Father’s Day 2022 Meal Deals Near Me: Where To Find Them In Illinois

ILLINOIS — The day set aside to give dads their due is now just more than a week in advance and it’s not too late to start planning lunch or dinner out if grilling at home isn’t in the plans.

June 19 is Father's Day when millions of Illinois residents will celebrate the husbands, sons, brothers, or friends who have been tasked with the rewarding — and, at times, challenging — the role of being a dad.

A survey conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic started more than two years ago showed that 57 percent of dads actually believe that Father's Day is their favorite day of the year. Although kids may want to go all out, fathers, the survey suggested are, for the most part, just as satisfied just spending time with their kids on Father’s Day.

If your weekend plans upcoming plan to revolve around celebrating a special guy in your life this Father’s Day, what better way to do it than over a delicious meal, a glass of bourbon for Dad, or another special treat?

This year, plenty of Illinois eateries across the state are offering families a bit of incentive to stop by and celebrate Dad.

Applebee’s: If you buy Dad a $50 gift card, you’ll get a $10 gift card for free.

Benihana: Receive a $10 promotional card when you purchase $50 in gift cards.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: From June 18-20, treat Dad to a special menu of baby back ribs, crab and shrimp boil, andouille sausage, corn on the cob, red potatoes, macaroni and cheese, french fries, and garlic bread.

California Pizza Kitchen: If you buy a pizza, pasta, or salad during Father's Day weekend, you’ll get one free on your next visit. Also, if you purchase an e-gift card for $50 or more between June 7 and July 10, you’ll receive a $10 card for free.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: If you buy Dad a $50 gift card, you’ll get a $10 gift card for free.

Chili’s: Guests can enjoy the Chili’s 3 for $10 menu from June 19-21. If you buy Dad a $50 gift card, you’ll get a $10 e-gift card for free.

Cracker Barrel: Order a side for 10 people or more for Father’s Day weekend and receive a $10 gift card for free.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood: Treat Dad to an 11-ounce Snake River Farms Wagyu strip steak, created exclusively for Father’s Day. Pair it with a glass of Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon and take home a limited-edition bottle topper.

Einstein Bros. Bagels: All gift cards purchased online are 20 percent off through June 21.

Famous Dave’s: Get $10 free with every $50 gift card purchase.

Fleming’s: On June 16-20, take Dad to Fleming’s for bone-in ribeye and lobster three-course dinner. Is Dad more of a filet guy? Try the filet mignon three-course menu paired with your choice of lobster tail scampi or crab-stuffed shrimp.

Fogo de Chão: Most locations will have brunch available until 2 p.m. Children 7-12 eat for half price, while kids 6 and under eat for free.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Treat Dad to the chain’s special three-course prix fixe menu for $23.99 from June 18-20.

Maggiano’s: Through June 26, get a $20 bonus card with the purchase of a $100 gift card.

McCormick & Schmick’s: The restaurant is offering a special Father’s Day three-course prix fixe menu starting at $47. The offer is available June 19-20.

Red Lobster: Now through June 26, if guests purchase $50 or more on gift cards, they will receive a bonus coupon for $10 off any order of $30 or more between June 27 and Aug. 31.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill: From June 16-20, get 25 percent off all e-gift cards with promo code DAD21 at checkout.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: Take Dad out for a delicious brunch complete with crab cake benedict, wild blueberry pancakes, and Ruth’s chicken and biscuits.

TCBY: How’s this for a sweet treat? Dads get a free 6-ounce frozen yogurt on Father’s Day.

The Cheesecake Factory: For every $100 gift card purchased online from June 10-19, The Cheesecake Factory will give you a $25 e-gift card for free.