Restaurants & Bars
Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: Inland Empire Restaurant Specials 2023
Need ideas on where to wine & dine Pops on his big day, Sunday, June 18? Check out what Inland Empire eateries are cooking up near you ...
INLAND EMPIRE, CA — Father's Day is Sunday June 18. So it's time to roll out the red carpet, and treat Dad like the king he is!
Patch has compiled our annual Dad's Day dining guide to restaurants in Riverside and San Bernardino counties — with entries for all tastes and budgets. Peruse the list to see what appeals, and get going on reservations.
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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 Inland Empire.
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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 locales in San Bernardino & Rancho Cucamonga.
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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 Bernardino & Riverside counties.
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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 Palm Desert.
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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 Inland Empire.
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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 Corona, Ontario, Riverside, San Bernardino.
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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. Site in Rancho Cucamonga.
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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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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 Palm Desert.
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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 Inland Empire.
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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 in Inland Empire.
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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 include Ontario, Palm Desert, San Bernardino, Temecula & Upland.
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PECHANGA RESORT CASINO: Make it a perfect Father’s Day with samplings of craft beer, gourmet chili, silent auction & live entertainment at 12th annual Microbrew and Chili Cook Off Festival. Tickets on sale. Info. At 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula.
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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 areawide.
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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 is offered at locale in Corona.
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SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO: Father’s Day dinner special June 18 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. will feature grilled bone-in ribeye with with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables & red wine demi-glaze. $29.95 with Player’s Card. Info. 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella.
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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 Inland Empire.
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THE FRESH GRILL BUFFET AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO: Treat Dad to a feast with brunch (10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) or dinner (3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.). Among offerings: soups & salads; chilled seafood; breakfast selections; prime rib; ham; cioppino; Korean beef ribs; Italian & Asian dishes; and wide array of desserts. Adults: $44.99; kids 3-10 $34.99; under 3 free. Details. At 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio.
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