Restaurants & Bars
Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: Greater LA Restaurant Specials 2023
Need ideas on where to wine & dine Pops on his big day, Sunday, June 18? Check out what Los Angeles County eateries are cooking up ...
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, 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 Greater Los Angeles restaurants — with entries for all tastes and budgets. Peruse the list to see what appeals, and get going on reservations.
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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 locales in Glendale, Downey & Long Beach.
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ALK AT THE GODFREY HOTEL HOLLYWOOD: Three-course, prix-fixe Father's Day brunch will be served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 18. ($55.) Menu options include shrimp ceviche, short-rib Benedict with poached eggs & truffle hollandaise on top English muffin, brisket flank burger & brulee cheesecake with berries. Signature libations available, too. Reservations. At 1400 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles.
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AMBIENCE DINING EXPERIENCE AT HOTEL CURRENT: Father’s Day four-course, prix-fixe menu crafted by celebrity chef Denise Smith, is on tap June 18. Live entertainment features saxophone & violin duo, plus Magic Castle magician & comedic host. Seatings: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dinner includes two-glass wine pairing with meal at $150/plate. Reservations via OpenTable. At 5325 CA-1, Long Beach.
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AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC: Celebrate Dad AND see ocean critters at Father’s Day lunch, served June 18 at rooftop Veranda dining area overlooking Rainbow Harbor. Info/ticket links. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach.
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AVRA BEVERLY HILLS: Step up for exceptional, Father's Day dining experience with menu featuring high-end appetizers, raw bar, sashimi, salads, seafood & steaks. Among options are filet mignon, grilled Colorado lamb chops, branzino, New Zealand snapper & more. Complement meals with extensive selection of wines from Santorini, Napa Valley & other select regions. Reservations. At 233 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.
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BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR AT JAMAICA BAY INN: Celebrate dear ol’ dad with three-course brunch ($60/person) on Saturday & Sunday. Menu: watermelon wedge first course; BBQ salmon burger or pulled-pork sandwich; peach cobbler. Reservations. At 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey.
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CALDO VERDE AT DOWNTOWN L.A. PROPER HOTEL: James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin & restaurateur Caroline Styne invite guests to Father's Day Sunday Supper at Portuguese-inspired restaurant. Three-course, pre-fixe menu offers Dad's Day steakhouse salad, pancetta-wrapped bluefish, Wagyu Manhattan & vanilla meringue/ice cream dessert. Option for Dalmore’s whisky shots or flights. Reservations. At 1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.
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CASTAWAY: Dine June 18 at hilltop venue with sweeping views & choice of four-course Father's Day brunch (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or a la carte dinner (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.). Signature brunch dishes include steak & eggs Benedict and French toast. Brunch: $96 for adults, $35 for children & $30 for bottomless mimosas. Details. At 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank.
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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 LA.
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CIRCA 55 AT BEVERLY HILTON: Swing by the stylish, mid-century setting for elevated, Father's Day brunch, June 18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ($150/person, $50/children.) Menu offers such selections as West Coast oysters, baby back ribs, carving station, shrimp cocktails, cheeses, prime rib, desserts & specialty cocktails, including Manhattans, Old Fashioneds & more. Reservations. Live music & celebrity DJ planned, too. At 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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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. At locale in Palmdale.
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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. At 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
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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. At 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica.
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DELILAH: A Father’s Day special is on the menu: braised, bone-in short rib with petty pan squash, Sungold tomato, sauce verte & beef jus. Bookings underway at the acclaimed, Roaring ‘20s-inspired eatery with Art Deco flare. Reservations. At 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood.
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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 Greater LA.
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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 El Segundo.
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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 Greater LA.
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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 Hawthorne, Lakewood, Long Beach, Northridge, Palmdale, Pasadena, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, West Covina, Woodland Hills.
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EL TORITO MARINA DEL REY: Father's Day special: four-course, prix-fixe menu ($34) 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Start with bottomless beverages, including mimosas & Bloody Marys, followed by fruit cup, third-course choice of chilaquiles, steak a la diabla & eggs, omelettes, churro pancakes, huevos rancheros & more. Dessert finale: deep-fried ice cream; flan; cinnamon-crisp cheesecake. Reservations. At 13715 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey.
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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 El Segundo, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Pasadena, Woodland Hills.
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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: Special for Dad: Father's Day brunch Saturday & Sunday, June 17-18, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at waterfront venue. Specialties from Fuego Executive Chef Victor include: starters; salads; Mayan Burger with bacon & avocado; kielbasa smoked sausage; ribs & steak; shrimp mercado; pork ribs with Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce; machaca & eggs; taco callejeros; & New York steak with red chimichurri. Reservations online or 562-481-3910. At 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.
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GINZA NISHIKAWA: Use promo code FATHERSDAY23 on Father's Day weekend, June 16-18, & score 10% off takeout orders from Santa Monica Outpost in Colony Kitchen. Valid for pick-up only. At Colony Kitchen, 11419 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. Order link HERE. At Colony Kitchen, 11419 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles.
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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 Camarillo, Hollywood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica, Universal City.
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LUMINARIAS: Celebrate Father's Day with sweeping views of San Gabriel Valley & four-course, prix-fixe brunch (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or seasonal dinner (5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.). Signature brunch favorites include Cuban sandwich & crushed avocado tartine. $66 for adults, $25 for children & $24 for mimosas. Details. At 3500 West Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park.
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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 restaurants in Burbank, Los Angeles, Woodland Hills.
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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 Greater LA.
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ODYSSEY: Father's Day offers options for four-course brunch (9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or seasonal dinner (5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) with scenic views of San Fernando Valley. Brunch is $78/adults & $35/children with such dishes as Hangover Hash, French toast, steak & eggs Benedict & more. Specialty mimosas, like dragon fruit & watermelon or cucumber mint, also offered. Reservations. At 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills.
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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 Greater LA.
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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 LA County.
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PAUL MARTIN'S AMERICAN GRILL AT PROMENADE AT WESTLAKE: Delish brunch planned Father's Day, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., with such dishes as crab cake Benedict, banana Fosters waffle, chilaquiles, NY steak & eggs, a two-course, prime-rib special ($46), plus DIY mimosas, shareable cocktail pitchers & children’s menu. Full menu here. Reservations here or via 805-373-9300. At 140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks.
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PICCALILLI: This Cali-Asian hot spot is bringing back a popular dish for one day only, Father's Day: the Pork Belly Banh Mi! Plus, craft beers will be half-off June 18. Website. At 3850 Main St., Culver City.
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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 statewide.
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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 locales in El Segundo & Redondo Beach.
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SAN LAUREL AT CONRAD LOS ANGELES: This Father’s Day, dads are treated like kings with Jamón & Mezcal specials at the 10th-floor eatery & a la carte menu featuring jamón, “king of cured meats,” with curated Del Maguey Mezcal pairings, Options: Jamón Iberico de Bellota paired with Del Maguey “Toblaba” Mezcal; Jamón Chawanmushi with Del Maguey “Vida” Mezcal; Jamón Croqueta with Del Maguey “Chichicapa” Mezcal; José’s Taco with Del Maguey “Iberico” Mezcal. Price range $12 - $44. Reservations/info. At 100 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
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SAN PEDRO FISH MARKET: Treat seafood-loving papas to array of takeout or dine-in feasts, including whole lobster slathered in signature lime butter, "World Famous Shrimp Tray," "The Super Tray" with shrimp, lobster, whitefish fillet & veggie mix seared “A la Plancha” or "Alamitos Tray" with shrimp, lobster, filet, mussels, calamari, tilapia, veggies & corn on cob. Offers vary by site. Follow link here for menu details. See locations in San Pedro, Wilmington & Long Beach.
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SANT’OLINA: Father’s Day specialty will be served June 16-18: Turkish-braised brisket with melted heirloom tomatoes & pearl onions. The Westside hot spot puts a Southern California spin on such Mediterranean cuisine as kebobs, kefta, lamb chops & more. Reservations. At 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.
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SLAB: On June 18, Dads receive a six-pack of Bud Light with orders of $25 or more. In-venue only. And while you're there, don't miss such specialties as smoked & BBQQ wings, puuled pork, ribs, brisket, salads, sides & more. Info. At 8136 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles.
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THE BAMBOO CLUB: Make it a Tiki-style, Father's Day with live music by Kimo Delgado, festive Tiki Bingo & island eats June 18 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Pair festivities with surf & turf special of rib-eye & shrimp for day that dad won’t forget! Reservations here. At 3522 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach.
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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. Site in Los Angeles.
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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 LA.
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THE DOLLY LLAMA: For Father’s Day weekend, June 16-18, buy two desserts & get one free. Deal includes "build your own" or "signature creation" offerings, featuring Belgian-style waffle or Hong Kong bubble waffle. Pair with ice cream & unlimited toppings. Website. Offered at locales in Downtown LA, Koreatown & Sherman Oaks.
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THE NICE GUY: Sweep Dad off his feet with this Father's Day special: porcini rubbed T-bone steak with grilled asparagus, red onion & romesco. Available all weekend June 16-18 at the vintage-inspired eatery with marble, brass & dining booths. Reservations. At 401 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles.
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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 Greater LA.
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WHISKEY RED'S: Dine on waterfront patio & choose between four-course, Father's Day brunch or seasonal dinner. Brunch (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) offers such faves as steak & eggs Benedict, fried chicken & waffles or French toast. Brunch: $67 for adults & $35 for children. Bottle of champagne $38. Dinner menu available 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Details. At 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey.
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