San Diego-Area Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: Restaurant Specials 2023

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 18. Have dining plans in place?

Patch has compiled our annual Dad's Day dining guide to San Diego-area restaurants — with entries for all tastes and budgets. Peruse the list to see what appeals, and get going on reservations.

Need visual inspiration? See the photo slideshow at the top of this post.

And to all fathers, grandpas, stepdads, foster dads and role-model uncles, too, Happy Father's Day from Patch!

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AMBROGIO BY ACQUERELLO: Experience all-new, Italian-inspired cuisine, seven-course tasting menu from Michelin Star Chef Salmoiraghi on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. $159 chef’s signature tasting menu & $139 vegetarian tasting menu. Reservations. At 7556 Fay Ave., La Jolla.
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ANNIVENTI LA TRATTORIA: Recently opened Italian spot will offer Father's Day specialty menu ($46/person), with such choices as antipasti of calamari fritti, Caesar salad, scarpetta & more, plus entrée options including Salmone Di Bronte, Pollo Al Marsala, Pizza Margherita, along with house special dessert. Website. 8099 Broadway, Lemon Grove.

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ARELY'S FRENCH BAKERY: Treat Dad to taste of Paris. Pick up specialty cookies to celebrate at home, or dine in & fathers enjoy free beer & dessert. Plus, gift-card deal offered for Father’s Day: $10 bonus card with purchase of $40 gift card. Website. At 4961 Clairemont Drive, San Diego.
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BARLEYMASH: The Gaslamp eatery's Executive Chef Kevin Templeton is serving up a $24 Father's Day special June 18: Steak Frites, with 10-ounce skirt steak, duck-fat fries & bleu cheese butter or green peppercorn sauce. Dozens of beers on tap, too. Details. 600 Fifth Ave., San Diego.

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BEESIDE BALCONY: Dad's Day brunch will served at Del Mar locale, with such menu faves as smoked bacon omelette & arugula salad, a breakfast sandwich with eggs, bacon, cheese & avocado on brioche bun, plus "Beeyoutiful Bowl," featuring quinoa, edamame, garbanzo beans, kale, Brussel sprouts, arugula, cucumber, avocado & lemon vinaigrette. Libations on menu, too, including Seagrove Sunrise (tequila, OJ & pomegranate syrup) & signature Beeside Bloody with tajin rim. Reservations. At 1201 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.

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CASA DE BANDINI AT THE FORUM: Amp it up Father's Day, June 18, with $12 Cazadores Cadillac Margaritas & surf ‘n' turf dinner special ($24.95), with bacon-wrapped shrimp, garlic sauce & carne asada. Reservations/info or at 760-634-3443. At 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad.

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CASA DE PICO: Toast Pops on June 18 with Teremana tequila flights for $20 — featuring three of Teremana’s small batch tequilas: blanco, resposado & añejo. Website or call 619-463-3267 for more info. At 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.

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CASA GUADALAJARA: Make it a Dad's Day fiesta with option for special, handcrafted margarita flight (24.95), featuring La Sandia (watermelon cucumber), La Pinata (pineapple jalapeno) & spicy cucumber & Mexican candy. Father’s Day dining special: bacon-wrapped shrimp & carne asada for $25.95. Info here or call 619-295-5111. In Old Town, 4105 Taylor St., San Diego.

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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL: Gently poking fun at dads' corny jokes, cringeworthy fashion choices & possible inability to pronounce "Chipotle," the chain offers Father's Day, phonetic “CHIH-POAT-LAY” egift cards & phonetic spelling T-shirts. (Tee profits support organizations making apparel & farming more sustainable.) Catering menu options also offered for at-home fiestas. Website. Location finder here for SD.

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CLAIM JUMPER STEAKHOUSE & BAR: Father’s Day brunch buffet is served June 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., with carving station, omelet bar, breakfast classics, pastas, pizzas, desserts & more. $45 per person. Plus, bottomless mimosas $17. Details/reservations. Offered at locale in La Mesa. (Not offered at San Diego Bayside).
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COCO MAYA: Little Italy’s Caribbean-inspired rooftop restaurant offers special Father's Day menu ($30) with prime rib & Old Fashioned cocktail. Reservations via OpenTable. At 1660 India St., San Diego.

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DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE: For fathers deserving the royal treatment: Deluxe Dad's Day dinner experience offers 20-ounce, prime New York strip with maitake mushrooms & sauce bourguignonne ($85), as well as a specialty bottle of wine,Bodyguard by DAOU, Red Blend, for $95. Details. In San Diego.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Celebrate pit boss dads with Texas-style BBQ options for any size gathering. Select from: Picnic Pack (starts at $35.90 for two to three) with choice of meat, two sides & four slices of Texas toast; Family Pack ($61.60 & up for four to six) with two meats, three sides & six Texas toasts; XL Pack ($84 & up for six to eight) with three meats, four sides & eight toasts; BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack ($134.40 & up) with 18 ribs, 24 wings, mac & cheese, coleslaw, bread; BYB Original Party Pack (starts at $140 for 10-12) -pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw, BBQ beans, potato salad & bread. Info here. Plus, for dine-in, don’t forget kids eat free Sundays with minimum $12 adult purchase. Locales in San Diego County.

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EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD: Indulge Dad with one-day-only, in-restaurant exclusive — 11-ounce Snake River Farms Gold Label Wagyu Strip Steak. Top off the celebration with limited-edition single barrel select Blanton’s Bourbon & collectible Blanton’s topper. Father's Day hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Live music 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations. Locations in La Jolla & San Diego.

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EL POLLO LOCO: Loco Rewards members can score two Father’s Day deals June 18: $20 Family Feast (leg & thigh); & $6 Chicken Avocado Burrito coupons. For registered reward members only. Plus, for every $50 eGift Card purchase through July 18, loyalty members receive coupon code for free, eight-piece meal (leg & thigh chicken only). Website. Locations throughout SD.
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EL TORITO: All-you-can-eat brunch, featuring tri-tip & ham carving station, will be served Father's Day , June 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $36 for adults ($38 in Redondo Beach) & $12 for kids. Plus, enjoy $5 margaritas, Bloody Marys & micheladas. (Deal not offered in Marina Del Rey.) Bookings. See site in La Mesa.

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FISH SHOP: Treat Pops to boatload of seafood specialties, along $1 off pint of beer or glass of wine, and gift-card deals of either 10% or 5% off next purchases. Info. Locales in Pacific Beach, Encinitas & Point Loma.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: Special, three-course Father’s Day menu offered all weekend —Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19 — with four surf & turf entrées, including lobster tails & various steak cuts, plus salad & dessert. Signature Old Fashioned cocktail is $16. Locations open early Saturday at 2 p.m. & 12 p.m. Sunday. Full dinner menu & three-course children’s menu also offered. Info/bookings. See sites in La Jolla & San Diego.

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GLASS BOX: Father’s Day celebration planned at Del Mar-area eatery, with all-you-can-eat brunch & four-course dinner. Brunch (11 a.m $55/person) offers such options as brioche French Toast with berries, pancakes, omelettes, eggs Benedict, carving station & sushi. Four-course Father’s Day dinner at 4 p.m., ($65/person, or $85 with whiskey pairing) features Tonjiru Soup (Japanese pork soup), NY Steak Tataki, Hanzo pork belly “BLT" & more. Reservations/menu. At 12841 El Camino Real, San Diego.
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JOHNNY ROCKETS: Gift Dad a gift-card deal: get $5 bonus card with every $25 e-gift card purchase; or $10 bonus card with $50 e-gift card purchase; $15 bonus card with $75 e-gift card; or $20 bonus card with $100 e-gift card purchase. Info. Locale in Vista.

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KIMPTON ALMA SAN DIEGO: New "Leave of Absence" venue hosts Father's Day Rooftop BBQ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, June 18. Highlights include: jalapeño cheddar biscuits with ham; chicken with smoked cherry & chipotle BBQ, macaroni salad & apple fennel slaw; pulled pork pizza; & Gochujang chicken wings. Dad-approved drinks & jumbo patio games keep good times rolling. Reservations not required, but available via OpenTable. At 1047 Fifth Ave., San Diego.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: For pizza-loving papas, score 30% off through June 18 on all menu-priced pizzas using code ‘FD23’. Or through June, get medium 1‐Top pizzas for $6.99 using code MED699. And for gift-card pizza fans: receive 10% off e-gift cards through June 18. Website. Location finder here.

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MARUFUKU: Del Mar-area spot caters to ramen-loving Dads June 18 with free Sapporo or draft beer – all day long — with order of any ramen dish. Website. At 12841 El Camino Real, San Diego.
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MISS B'S COCONUT CLUB: Mission Beach spot offers Father's Day brunch & dinner with $5 drafts for Dad. Among menu highlights: Lechon Asado Hash; Jerk Rubbed Chicken Wings; Plantain Coconut Shrimp; & El Cubano. Website. 3704 Mission Blvd., San Diego.

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MO-MO-PARADISE: Celebrate Father's Day the Mo-Mo way June 18 with all-you-can-eat family option — starring traditional, Japanese Hot Pot with modern twist. Plus: All dads get free scratcher & beers for $1! Reservations. At 8120 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego.
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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Spoil Dad with special, slow-roasted prime rib, topped with au jus & whipped horseradish on June 18, along with exclusive bourbon-based Father’s Day cocktail, the "It Builds Character." Bookings here. See restaurant in San Diego.

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MR. MOTO PIZZA: Father's Day takeout special ( $49.99) features choice of specialty pizza, one large salad (Caesar or house salad), a large pasta (chicken pesto, vodka penne or spaghetti & meatballs) & four garlic knots. Order info. Locales throughout San Diego County.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Special Dad's Day menu on tap with: bone-in ribeye, steakhouse potato & side, starting at $29.99; or slow-roasted, hand-carved prime rib with au jus, potato & side, starting at $25.99. Lobster-tail add-ons: $13.99. Featured sips: Bloomin’ Blonde Ale; and Smoked Cinnamon Pecan Old Fashioned (bourbon, cinnamon pecan syrup & bitters, served over large ice cube with orange twist.) Locations: El Cajon, National City, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Enjoy BOGO Father’s Day deal through June 19. Buy one thin-crust pizza & get second one 50% off. Offer is valid in-store & online. Use code DAD23 at checkout on Father’s Day. Find locales statewide.

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RED LOBSTER: With perfect Father's Day timing, Crabfest is back — limited-time, crabtastic celebration of steamed crab legs (with such flavor options as roasted garlic butter, honey Sriracha, lemon pepper or simply steamed), plus crispy potatoes & side. For elevated surf & turf entrée, add sirloin topped with lump crab in garlic cream. Appetizers & dessert options include Crabby Cheese Fries & strawberry cheesecake. Dine-in only. Info here. Plus, dine-in June 16-18 & score bonus coupon for 10% off next meal June 19-Aug. 3. See locales in Chula Vista, La Mesa & San Diego.

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TACALIENTE: The Hillcrest locale, formerly Lalos Tacos, will treat fathers & families on June 18 to $5 beers, $2 street tacos & $5 mini mulitas. Guests also can take $5 off bills of $50 or more. Website. 1266 University Ave., San Diego.
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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY: For cheesecake-lovin' papas ... gift-card offer: Give $25 gift card & $5 bonus; give $50 & get $10 bonus; $100 gift card with $20 bonus. Available online only through June 30. Ordering info. Locations throughout San Diego area.

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THE SMOKING GUN: A Midwest tradition – meat raffles – planned Father’s Day, June 18, at the Gaslamp. Participants can buy rafffle tickets, or earn them a specialty cocktail purchase, to take home raw/ready-to-cook steaks. Winners can opt to have prizes cooked in-house, too, for fee. Facebook site. At 555 Market St., San Diego.

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URBAN PLATES: Coinciding with Father's Day, the chain rolls out summer menu specials that include garlic shrimp & parmesan butter; herb-roasted marble potatoes, chili lime corn on the cob & a Caribbean Salad with pineapple mango salsa, jicama, coconut roasted cashews & mild jalapeño-lime dressing. Website. Find locales in Carlsbad, Del Mar & La Jolla.

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URBANA MEXICAN GASTRONOMY & MIXOLOGY: Make it a Father's Day fiesta, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., with special brunch menu. Among options: Bloody Marias; bottomless mimosas; chilaquiles with sliced flat iron steak, sunnyside-up egg & red or green salsa; birria burrito; and "Brunch Quesadilla," with chorizo & egg scramble quesadilla,oaxaca cheese, crema, salsa verde & guacamole. Details/reservations. At 12841 El Camino Real, Del Mar.
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