Restaurants & Bars
OC Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: Restaurant Specials 2023
Dad's big day is Sunday, June 18. Need last-minute reservations at Orange County eateries?
ORANGE 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 Orange County restaurants — with entries for all tastes and budgets. Peruse the list to see what appeals, and get going on reservations.
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A CRYSTAL COVE: The elegant, beachside hideaway will serve Father' Day brunch & dinner with such creative specialties from Executive Chef Elvis Morales as BBQ heirloom carrots, array of salads, lobster eggs Benedict, spicy yellowfin tuna, "CdM Fancy Pizza" & Akushi skirt steak with fingerling potatoes, broccolini, sweet garlic & ranchero. Reservations. At 7864 East Coast Hwy., Newport Beach.
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A RESTAURANT: Dads can dine at iconic eatery with such house cuts as hanger steak featuring imperial Wagyu, block-cut New York with pure breed Akaushi beef or speciality cuts like bone-in ribeye. Open 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. with full dinner menu available, too. Reservations. At 3334 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
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ACAPULCO RESTAURANT & CANTINA: Treat Papa to all-you-can-eat brunch, featuring tri-tip & ham carving station on June 18 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $36 for adults & $12 for kids. Plus, margaritas, Bloody Marys & micheladas are $5. Details. See locale in Costa Mesa.
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BRUNOS ITALIAN KITCHEN: Weekend-long, three-course Father’s Day feast ($35/person) planned Friday to Sunday. Choose from arancini or farmers market salad to start, plus main course of linguine alla capesante, swordfish acqua pazza or marsala pork chop with potatoes, green beans & marsala mushroom sauce. Pair with robust wine from California, Italy, Argentina & beyond. Reservations. At 210 W. Birch St. Brea.
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CDM RESTAURANT: Book a Father's Day elevated dining experience with such highlights as Akaushi skirt steak, Scottish salmon, short rib, filet mignon, snapper & sides. Or head to downstairs, speakeasy, Under CdM, offering specialty cocktails & spirits, as well as vintage photo booth to capture Dad’s Day moments. Reservations. At 2325 East Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar.
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CHA CHA'S LATIN KITCHEN: Two-course champagne brunch will be served Father’s Day at both OC locations. Among signature dishes are Huevos Rancheros and Carne Asada con Huevo (grilled marinated skirt steak, potatoes, fried egg & ranchero sauce). Options, too, for bottomless mimosas or craft Mexican beers. Reservations recommended. Locales in Brea & Irvine.
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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 OC.
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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 Buena Park.
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DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE: Catering to every dad still in his "prime," the eatery is serving a 20-ounce prime New York strip with bourbon caraway butter. Pair featured dish with specialty wine, including DAOU, Cabernet Sauvignon Bodyguard by DAOU & Chardonnay. In addition to dinner, special Father’s Day brunch also served until 2 p.m. Details. In Irvine.
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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 Orange 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. Location in Newport Beach.
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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 OC.
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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 sites in Anaheim, Dana Point, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Orange, Tustin & Yorba Linda.
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FARMHOUSE AT ROGER'S GARDENS: Executive Chef Rich Mead's Father's Day menu will feature grilled, flat-iron steak with sauteed Swiss chard & cipollini onions, potato, three-cheese gratin & port sauce, plus seasonally inspired dishes & award-winning cocktails. Bookings. At 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Del Mar.
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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 Anaheim & Newport Beach.
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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. Locales in OC.
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KHAN SAAB DESI CRAFT KITCHEN: Elevate Dad's Day — June 18 from 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. —with Michelin-rated eatery's 100%- Halal cuisine from India, Pakistan & Afghanistan. Indulge in such faves as woodfired bone-in tomahawk steak, New York strip with veggies & chimichutney, plus street food-style Sloppy Khan & Pomegranate Bhel Puri, shrimp masala curry & more. Array of mocktails available, too, from 100% non-alcoholic bar. Reservations here or 714-853-1081. At 229 East Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton.
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LAS BRISAS: Three-course Father's Day brunch planned 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. with such highlights as smoked salmon tostada, crab scramble, lobster Benedict, lamb & prime rib. $95/person, plus two-course kids' menu for $25. Bottomless mimosas & Bloody Marys are additional $17. Details. At 361 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach.
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MAJ JONG'S BY CHEF MIKE: Go with dad-style faves —bourbon, beer & beef —for feast with lively ambiance at two-story global dining collective in South Coast Plaza. $45 Father’s Day special features slow-braised beef brisket, paired with flavors of Jim Beam Bourbon & PBR b. Reservations. At Collage Culinary Experience, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
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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 restaurants in Anaheim & Santa Ana.
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NORMS: For diner-loving dads, Father’s Day gift card promo runs though June 18. Buy $50 e-gift card & receive bonus $10 card redeemable until July 1. Plus three new dishes added to the menu for limited time: El Benedicto; Chicken & Waffle; and Country Kitchen Skillet. Info. Locations throughout Orange County.
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OEB BREAKFAST CO.: Go opulent on Father's Day with OC hot spot's brunch featuring such innovations as: Gnocchi Breakfast Carbonara (gnocchi, bacon, brown butter hollandaise, grana padano, raw yolk & watercress): Soul in a Bowl (poached eggs, duck fat-fried potatoes, cheese curds, bacon lardons & brown butter hollandaise): Truffled Squash Benny (butternut squash, truffle mushrooms, hollandaise on croissant); and Banana Cream Pie French Toast. Website. At 1104 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.
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OJI SUSHI & SAKE BAR: For sushi-loving dads: Father's Day lunch or dinner with all-you-can-eat option, offered Sunday, June 18, 4p.m.- 11 p.m. Adults $39.99/kids 8-13 for $19.99/kids 4-7 for $14.99/kids 3 & under free. Info/reservations. 949-515-7400. At 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.
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ONO HAWAIIAN BBQ: Spread aloha for Father's Day! Gift-card promo at Hawaiian-inspired chain runs through June 18. Purchase $40+ in gift cards, in-store or online, & receive free $10 bonus card, valid through Aug. 31. Menu offers Hawaiian plate lunches & other island specialties. Details. See locales areawide.
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ORANGE HILL RESTAURANT: Soak in endless views, while enjoying four-course Father's Day brunch or seasonal dinner menu. Brunch ($92/adults & $35/children) offers such favorites as crab cake Benedict, steak & eggs Benedict and fried chicken & waffles. Specialty mimosas, like dragon fruit & watermelon or cucumber mint, also offered. Brunch hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner menu: 5 p.m. -9 p.m. At 6410 East Chapman Ave., Orange.
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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 throughout Orange County.
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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 Brea, Garden Grove.
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ROCK & BREWS: Joining in the dad celebration, eatery offers Father's Day deal of free wings - one order per dad or per table, with entree purchase. Promo offered at participating locales in Buena Park & Tustin.
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TAVERN +BOWL: Celebrate Pops over bowling rounds & brunch, lunch or dinner with scratch-made menu of such selections as Tavern Burger (Angus chuck patty, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato & chipotle aioli), chicken sandwich (crispy chicken, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, garlic aioli & balsamic reduction on brioche bun), BBQ pulled-pork mac ‘n’ cheese, wings, salads, pizza & options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free & Paleo diets. Reservations here or 949-438-2320. At 1875 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
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THE BLIND PIG KITCHEN + BAR: Critically-acclaimed O.C. eatery is prepping Father’s Day brunch & dinner specials with such dishes as grilled ribeye sandwich for brunch (toasted ciabatta bun, gruyere, caramelized onions, heirloom tomatoes, baby arugula & horseradish aioli), and bone-in pork chop for dinner (sauteed collard greens, Carolina gold sauce & peach glaze). Brunch: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dinner: 5 pm. - 10 p.m. Reserve online. In Rancho Santa Margarita & Yorba Linda.
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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: A 20-ounce, 30-Day Dry Aged NY Strip with Shaved Black Summer Truffles & Truffle Demi offered as Father's Day exclusive for in-restaurant dining. Specialties as lobster mac and cheese, Sam’s Mashed Potatoes & Caymus by the glass also available. Reservations. Sites in Costa Mesa.
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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 OC.
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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 Orange County.
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