Dear Old Dad. He taught us to catch a ball, fix a lawnmower, and face life’s challenges with fortitude and laughter. Some dads attend teddy bear tea parties, while others teach their kids swear words when Mom’s not listening. Whatever kind of father figure you have in your life, he deserves to feel special for Father’s Day—and what better way to show your appreciation than with an epic dining experience, whether he’s a bourbon connoisseur or barbecue snob.
Consider this list of fun and tasty hotspots to treat your dad to a memorable meal—or maybe a stiff drink, according to what kind of kid you have been.
Doris Metropolitan
This modern Israeli steakhouse is the ultimate in high-end butchery, and the bread service is to-die-for. Dad will feel like a king with the variety of USDA Prime steaks available, along with special whiskey flights. Fathers will receive even more of the royal treatment with a complimentary flask, engraved on-site. The restaurant will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 21 in honor of the occasion. 2815 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, dorismetropolitan.com/houston
Brennan’s of Houston
If your pops is a jazz enthusiast, Father’s Day brunch at this New Orleans-inspired restaurant will have him boppin’ along to the live music while diving into some seriously good Texas Creole cuisine. Brunch reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Father’s Day, with the jazz performance running 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For dinner, there is a special chef’s package for dads, with reservations available by phone. 3300 Smith St. Houston, brennanshouston.com
Feges BBQ
Husband-and-wife team Patrick Feges and Erin Smith have built a barbecue empire, and dads who love smoked brisket and tender ribs will love being spoiled here. The Spring Branch location will offer special Father’s Day Boards which feature a half pound of smoked brisket, one sausage link, three to four ribs, one-quarter turkey breast, three sides, and dessert. Dads dining in will also receive free Lone Star beer. Afterwards, peruse Feges BBQ merch like sauces, rubs, and swag. The restaurant is also offering pre-orders for pick-up. 8217 Long Point Dr., Houston, fegesbbq.com
Truluck’s
Stone crab season may have ended in May, but this luxe seafood and steak restaurant has added a “Summer of ‘92” pre-fixe menu and other limited-time specials for those who want to celebrate Dad a little early. For those who prefer to celebrate on the day itself, Truluck’s has a prime rib Sunday experience for Father’s Day, plus an add-on for bourbon-loving dads. The Elijah Craig canvas gift bag includes a 375 ml bottle of Elijah Craig small batch bourbon, a crystal mixing glass, cocktail spoon, julep strainer, and an Old Fashioned cocktail book. It includes a Father’s Day card as well. For just $50, that’s a special addition to Dad’s big day. Multiple locations, trulucks.com/locations/houston-texas
Molina’s Cantina
This family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant is celebrating its 85th anniversary this summer and Dad can be part of that celebration with Molina’s all-day happy hour on Father’s Day, with $1 off all margaritas and beers for dine-in guests. If Dad prefers to hang with the family at home instead, Molina’s has fajita packs and margaritas by the half and full gallon, to go. Multiple locations, molinascantina.com
Medium Rare
Being a new dad can be exhausting and exhilarating, which is why this prix fixe steak and frites restaurant is treating all first-time fathers to a free brunch on Father’s Day with proof of a new baby, such as a copy of a 2026 birth certificate. Dads can choose from steak and eggs, the Famous Benedict, or French toast. One brunch per new pappa. 3201 Louisiana St., Houston, mediumrarerestaurant.com/houston/
Hearsay Gastro Lounge
Hearsay is offering a steak & beer special for $50 at each of its locations across the greater Houston area and Galveston. The ribeye steak is cooked just the way Dad likes it and at 16 ounces, it’s a hefty piece of meat. It comes with charred broccolini, garlic mashed potatoes, and a choice of chimichurri, mushroom peppercorn sauce, or miso herb butter. Dad also gets to choose a beer from the wide selection of brews. Multiple locations, hearsaygastrolounge.com
Hungry’s
This family-owned business from Eat Local Concepts will celebrate Dad at all three of its locations with a classic pairing of a burger and beer for just $14. It’s a no-fuss Father’s Day special that delivers big flavor and an even bigger value. Multiple locations, hungryscafe.com
Local Table
Owned by the same extended family that operates Hungry’s, Local Table puts emphasis on fresh produce and quality ingredients. Like Hungry’s, it will offer a burger and beer deal at all six of its locations across the Greater Houston area. Multiple locations, eatlocaltable.com
Snooze Eatery
For Father’s Day weekend, Snooze is bringing back the habanero pork belly Benny, with a slab of meaty pork, a beautifully poached egg, and a sweet and spicy jam that will make your dad’s taste buds dance with joy. There is also a grilled cheese and tomato soup with habanero pork belly, as well as a bacon-topped breakfast burger. Paired with a bacon-garnished Bloody Mary, Dad will be in hog heaven. Multiple locations, snoozeeatery.com
Chardon
If your father is a bit of a Francophile, this French-inspired fine dining restaurant has a three-course brunch that will transport ton pere to Paris for an afternoon. The $65 prix fixe special begins with a basket of fresh croissants, served with butter and jam. There’s a choice of French omelette or, for $10 more, steak and eggs. For dessert, there is a selection of mini tarts or creme brulee. Each father will receive a complimentary mimosa as well. An $85 prix fixe dinner option will also be available. 1711 Allen Pkwy., Houston, chardonhouston.com
The Shop Club
Not only is this “country club for gearheads” celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, it is hosting an on-site World Cup watch party at the same time. Dad won’t miss a minute of the action with televisions throughout the space, plus a giant outdoor screen. There will be inflatable soccer games, so kids can have fun, too. There are three levels of tickets available, plus an on-site restaurant. Each dad will receive a complimentary tour of the 70,000 square-foot facility and its auto showroom. 13150 Breton Ridge St., Houston, theshopclubs.com/houston/
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
This Downtown hotel is offering a special Father’s Day whiskey flight for $35, all weekend long, at its first floor bar, Bayou & Bottle. The flight is curated from the extensive selection at the bar, though certified bourbon stewards can arrange for a more intensive tasting. Bayou & Bottle also features Topgolf Swing Suites to treat Dad to an immersive golf experience. Afterwards, there’s a chic Pan-Latin steakhouse, Toro Toro, upstairs, where Dad can be feted with a blazing tomahawk steak. 1300 Lamar St., Houston, fourseasons.com/houston/
Back Table at The Woodlands Resort
Overlooking the 18th hole at the Woodlands Resort’s golf course, this restaurant has a special Father’s Day menu that includes country-fried brisket burnt ends, Big Poppa sliders, and cowboy popcorn—a mix of kettle corn, chicharron, and smoked peanuts, with a honey drizzle. On the patio, guests can watch a cigar roller at work creating craft cigars for purchase. Dad can also enjoy a pour of Basil Hayden or High West, the featured bourbons of the evening. 2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, thewoodlandsresort.com/dining/back-table-kitchen-bar
Kitchen Rumors
Chef Jassi Bindra has created a special Father’s Day menu at this colorful and casual Indian fusion restaurant that includes a kebab feast. The special platter is loaded with items like tandoori prawns, roasted oyster tikka, paneer, chicken malai tikka, and more. It’s accompanied by mint chutney, spicy yogurt, and garlic naan, plus a few more tasty condiments. There’s also a special, slow-roasted leg of goat with fresh salad. 2310 Decatur St., Houston, kitchenrumors.com
Amrina
Chef Jassi Bindra’s Father’s Day menu at Amrina has options like a tomahawk steak, or a chef-curated steak board that gets a kiss of Indian flavors. Dads can also be indulged with a flight of bourbons from the Weller Collection, which is paired with wagyu beef naan blinis. The special menu is available on June 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. 3 Waterway Square Pl., The Woodlands, amrina.social
BORI
Both locations of this Korean steakhouse are offering one complimentary beer, cocktail, or mocktail for every dad dining in on Father’s Day. Guests can grill their own quality cuts of meat at the table, perfect for dads who love to grill. Multiple locations, borirestaurant.com
BB’s Tex-Orleans
For daddies who like to shuck and suck crawfish, this locally-owned eatery has multiple locations across the Houston area serving a Father’s Day deal called the 5 Pound Mound. For $35, Dad can feast on five pounds of hot crawfish with corn and potatoes. To cool off, there are $5 frozens all day long on Father’s Day. The restaurant is also serving two other limited-time combos, including the Big Daddy Boil with two pounds of crawfish, four chicken wings, sausage, corn, and potatoes; and a Lil’Daddy option. Multiple locations, bbstexorleans.com
