Father's Day Brunch & Dinner: SF Bay Area Restaurant Specials 2023

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — Father's Day is Sunday, June 18. So get ready 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 San Francisco Bay Area restaurants — with entries for all tastes and budgets. Peruse the list to see what appeals, and get going on reservations.

Need visual inspiration? See the photo slideshow at the top of this post.

And to all fathers, grandpas, stepdads, foster dads and role-model uncles, too, Happy Father's Day from Patch!

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: Score Father's Day four-course, prix-fixe menu ($34) 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with bottomless beverages, fruit cup, entrée choice of chilaquiles, steak a la diabla & eggs, omelettes, combo breakfast, huevos rancheros or churro pancakes, plus dessert. Reservations. Locales in Emeryville, Fairfield, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Union City & Vallejo.

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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 SF Bay Area.
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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 SF Bay Area.
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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 SF Bay Area.
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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 Milpitas, Monterey, San Leandro & Stockton.

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ESTIATORIO ORNOS: Celebrate Father’s Day weekend, Friday & Saturday, June 16-17, with Greek & Mediterranean-style, family-style menu or “catch of day” (with guidance from Fish Sommelier full menu here) & tableside-presentation Baklava sundae. Cocktail special: "Papa’s Nightcap," ($25) with Metaxa Greek brandy served with Baklava Cigar of Greek yogurt, pistachio & candied orange. (Closed Sunday.) Reservations. At 252 California St., San Francisco.
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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 Palo Alto, Santa Clara & Walnut Creek.

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GALPAO GAUCHO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate Pops with dining experience inspired by centuries-old tradition of churrascaria & brought to North America by the Brazilian cowboy - the Gaucho. Menu features 17 different cuts of meat, including Picanha (signature sirloin), salmon, lamb, pork loin & chicken wrapped in bacon. Meal also features extensive salad bar, imported cheeses, fruit, vegetables & such sides as garlic mashed potatoes & caramelized bananas. Weekend & dinner Rodizio: $69. Website/bookings. Location finder for Cupertino, Napa & Walnut Creek.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Father's Day surf & turf special ($95) offered all weekend, June 16-18, at Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry’s restaurant. Includes grilled Imperial Wagyu New York Strip, tempura-fried soft shell crab & roasted garlic noodles. Reservations. At 301 Mission St., San Francisco.

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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 Livermore & Vallejo.

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LB STEAK: Celebratory lunch & dinner June 18 menus will honor Father's Day (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.). with such specials as 48-ounce tomahawk steak Oscar (featuring crab, bearnaise, wagyu bone marrow, potato & sauteed spinach). Pair with Highland Park Whiskey Flight. Or from San Ramon locale only: Choose "DIY Dad," tomahawk packages to-go, including tomahawk (raw, to be cooked to your liking), salt trio, cutting board, meat thermometer & Dad’s very own LB Steak Chef coat. Details here. Sites in San Ramon & San Jose.

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LEFT BANK BRASSERIE: Father’s Day specials will be added to menus for brunch (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) & dinner (3 p.m. - 9 p.m.). For brunch, check out Papa’s Burger & Beer, featuring burger with bacon, egg, French fries & pint of draft beer. For dinner, eatery offers rib-eye, potato gratin, asparagus & pan jus. For perfect pairing, Double Distilled for Dad Manhattan or 2019 Penfolds “Bin 704” Cabernet Sauvignon. Info/bookings. At locales in Larkspur, Menlo Park, Oakland & San Jose.

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MESO: Father’s Day brunch & dinner amps up with such June 18 menu additions as Brunch Brisket Hash (potatoes, peppers, onions, herb chipotle creme fraiche & two fried eggs) & Ras El Hanout Crusted Halal Rack of Lamb (pomegranate reduction, blistered cherry tomatoes, rosemary & crack pepper fingerling potatoes). Plus, $8 draft beer all day. Reservations. In Santana Row at 3060 Olsen Drive, San Jose.
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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 San Francisco & San Jose.

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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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OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN: Located on Kissel Uptown Oakland hotel ground floor, the eatery celebrates Father’s Day with prix-fixe menu of dad faves: wings; ribs; skirt steak with Santa Maria BBQ rub; coleslaw; corn bread; & bacon potato salad. $45. Info. At 437 25th St., Oakland.
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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 in Dublin, Milpitas, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill & Vacaville.

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PABU IZAKAYA: Let Dad create his own Izakaya experience with menu of hot & cold small plates with ahi tuna poke, Tokyo fried chicken karaage, grilled meats from the Robatayaki, sushi & makimono. And treat him to beverage selection, including special, Father's Day "Chichi no hi Cherry" cocktail with A5 Wagyu fat-washed Japanese Whisky, California cherry liqueur, Italian Amaro & torched sweet & salty cherry ($17). Available Friday & Saturday, June 16-17. (Closed Sunday.) Reservations. At 101 California St., San Francisco.
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PETIT LEFT BANK: "Bonne Fête des Pères!" In addition to weekend brunch, eatery will offer a Father’s Day surf & turf special, featuring 14-ounce, Painted Hills rib-eye, half lobster, pommes frites, Bearnaise & herb garlic butter. ($78.) Details. At 1696 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon.
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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 Fairfield, Fremont, Milpitas, Pittsburg, Rohnert Park, San Bruno, San Jose, Stockton & Vallejo.

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SEVY'S BAR + KITCHEN AT SEACLIFF INN: Two dinner deals available Father's Day, June 18 4 p.m. to close: grilled halibut with saffron risotto, broccolini & pomegranate salsa ($34); & New York steak, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus & garlic herbed butter ($40). For dessert: tiramisu or limoncello! Info. At 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos.
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SHORELINE LAKE AMERICAN BISTRO: Give Dad his BBQ fix! The park doesn't allow individual barbecuing, but on Father's Day Sunday the waterfront eatery will add grilled meats, sides, veggie burgers, hot dogs & hamburgers to weekend brunch menu. Plus Boathouse offers All-Day Watercraft Access Passes for kayak, canoe, pedalboat & rowboat rentals. Info. At 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View.

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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 regionwide.

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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 Dublin, Sunnyvale & Pleasant Hill.

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WIT & WISDOM AT LODGE AT SONOMA: Memorable Father’s Day experience awaits with "prix" tasting menu June 16-18. ($109/guest, with $65 wine pairing.) Culinary journey features classic wedge salad, Michael Mina's ahi tuna tartare, carbonara pasta, New York "Oscar"steak & sides. Conclude with sweet finale —"Candy Bar" of milk chocolate, caramel cream, fudge brownie & peanut butter ganache. Reservations. At 1325 Broadway, Sonoma.

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FOR REGION-SPECIFIC DINING GUIDES:

• Greater Los Angeles Father's Day Brunch & DinnerRestaurant Specials
• San Diego Area Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials
• Orange County Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials
• Inland Empire Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Restaurant Specials