You know the age-old cliché: “The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.” And of course there are plenty of ideas to win the affection of your father, but feeding his soul is still a surefire way to celebrate his worth. Treat him to a lovely brunch or dinner and add few activities to spice up the experience.
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Here are 10 great local restaurants that want to help you spoil dad this year.
The Parched Pig
There is enough space for the adventure-seeking early birds. On June 16 from 6 -11 p.m., The Parched Pig is curating an exclusive evening of BBQ, Beer & Bourbon. Their newly launched libations menu features smoked BBQ plates and cocktails. Details: PBR beer $2, Smoked BBQ plate with $5, Old Fashioned cocktails $8
The Parched Pig: 4580 Donald Ross Rd Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Facebook page. or call 561-360-3063
The Beauty and The Beeeef
May the force be with your dad. Say password “Han Solo” and receive 50% off your lunch or dinner. That’s enough to enjoy what this newly opened restaurant at The Mall at Wellington Green has to offer.
Their gourmet Angus beef hamburgers will have you drooling but I’d stalk their Epic burger — it features “a quadruple beef patty, cream brie, smoked bacon, melted peanut butter, porto mushroom sauce, and crowned with a fried KatKat on a brioche bun.”
Update: “Beeeef's offer is only good for dad's meal.”
The Beauty and The Beeeef: 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL. thebeautyandthebeeeef.com or call (561) 612-4511.
Junior’s World-Famous Restaurant & Bakery in Mizner Park
This New York dining experience features new breakfast items and their signature 5-6-1 Happy Hour with a prime view of the 8th Annual Downtown Drive Car Show on Mizner’s main drag (9 a.m. – 3 p.m). You can also devour their dinner special: a Blackened Ribeye with “bleu cheese butter, twice baked potato and broccoli ($18.95).” Expect a complimentary festive continental breakfast and gift-card specials for car-presenting participants.
Junior's Restaurant Mizner Park: 409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432. (561) 672-7301
The REGIONAL Kitchen & Public House
This CityPlace fave is providing a little southern hospitality with their signature southern-style brunch buffet. Dad’s can expect a complimentary, handcrafted cocktail and dig into fried chicken thighs, regional benedict or prime rib of beef.
The REGIONAL Kitchen & Public House: City Place - 651 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 or call (561) 557-6460
Duffy's Sports Grill: (All Locations)
If the NBA Finals goes to a Game 7, what better place to enjoy the mayhem? And if he’s not a member of Duffy’s MVP card program, sign him up — MVPs can earn a $10 bounce back on their card for their next visit. Father’s Day details: Dads will enjoy a complimentary pint of beer and a Top Sirloin for $19.99.
Duffy's Sports Grill: 225 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (all locations) or call (561) 249-1682
Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi (Boca Raton)
Sushi Boats, a complimentary draft beer and a Pan-Asian hibachi performance await dad’s arrival. Make reservations for your entire family to join him from 12 – 10:30 p.m. And don’t skip all the gift card specials.
A few of the bests deals include:
- Pirate Boat for 24 pcs sashimi, 12 pcs sushi, Salmon Crunch Roll, Angry Bird Roll, Ocean Rainbow Roll ($85)
- Super Boat for 30 pcs sashimi, 15 pcs sushi, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salmon Crunch Roll, Black Dragon Roll, Sex on the Beach Roll ($105)
- Titanic Boat for 40 pcs sashimi, 20 pcs sushi, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Salmon Crunch Roll, Blue Crab Roll, Amazing Roll, Ocean Rainbow Roll ($130)
Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi 5970 SW 18th Street, Suite E4, Boca Raton, FL
www.saikoiboca.com or call 561-393-5888.
Father's Day Party at The Colony Hotel
Live music, a pool and lawn games for the family — this day party from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. also features a bourbon bar, tropical mocktails for the kids and an a la carte menu that includes steak and lobster.
Update: There is a flat cost instead - $38 for adults and $18 for kids
The Colony Palm Beach 155 Hammon Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480 or call (561) 655-5430
The Cooper
After brunch, lunch or dinner at this farm-to-table restaurant, your dad will receive a $25 voucher to use for dinner on another day. What a great way to keep the love going. Test your taste buds with the “South of the Border” Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ($15) or the Grouper Cheek Piccata ($17). The Cooper Sundae ($10) is a sweet way to top the feast.
The Cooper: 4610 PGA Boulevard in PGA Commons (561) 622-0032 or online at thecooperrestaraurant.com
Tanzy Restaurant
This Italian dining destination is featuring a mouth-watering Burger + Brew Combo and is going for birdie by enticing fathers with a chance to win The Ultimate Golf Lover’s Prize package. It’s a family affair — expect a special for the little ones, too.
Price Details include:
- Double Barrel Bacon BBQ Burger double patty, + Frosty 12oz Mug of Beer ($18)
- Mulligan Mule (Father's Day cocktail) Fuzzy's ultra premium vodka, homemade ginger beer ($12
- Little Burger + 8oz Mug of Root Beer ($9)
Tanzy Restaurant: 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL. or call (561) 922-669
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grille
The City Cellar is adding variety to your time. From traditional favorites such as eggs benedict or Belgian waffles to hearth baked pizzas or braised lamb shank. And with the purchase of an entrée, your dad will receive half-off bottled beer and draft. Weekend brunch & lunch is from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Mid-Day menu is 3 – 5 p.m.; Dinner Menu is served from 5 – 10 p.m .
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grille: 700 S. Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 or call (561) 366-0071