Barbecue, baseball, beer, and burgers. These are just a few words associated with Father’s Day (happening on Sunday, June 21), a time to celebrate those dad figures in your life and all they bring to the table: in addition to the bacon, dad bods, and bad jokes.
From restaurants offering special father-friendly deals to cocktail bars for a fatherly nightcap to restaurants that we think would just be a pleasant fit for any father who celebrates, here are 16 can’t-miss Father’s Day dining experiences.
Father’s Day Special Dining Events
Does dad want to spend the day playing a raucous game of bingo? Perhaps dig into a delicious chocolate cake? Here are some fun Father’s Day dining events.
Papa’s Got a Brand New Pig
Put pig on your schedule for the day of all things papa. And then score a reservation at Peasant, the much-lauded restaurant under the command of chef Marc Forgione. For Father’s Day, they’re offering a Whole Animal & Large Cuts Menu, in-house butchered selections of lamb, goat, duck, and chicken cooked over a live fire on the restaurant’s rotisserie. Be sure to reserve these three days in advance.
For a splurge, opt for the $125 per person Whole Pig Dinner, which also comes with antipasti, salad, and other fixings. Orders for this spread must be placed four days in advance, and there’s a six-person minimum. Otherwise, Peasant has a delightful menu of pastas and wood-fired meat dishes that will certainly please dad. 194 Elizabeth St., SoHo, peasantnyc.com
Be a Jerk for Father’s Day
Caribbean cuisine is all the rage in New York City at the moment. So, maybe dad wants to eat what everyone else seems to be eating. And that means being a jerk. Or at least, eating everything in jerk form.
In that case, take him to MangoSeed in Flatbush, Brooklyn where the restaurant will offer special beer and rum flights all day. Televisions in the dining room will also be showing the NBA Finals game while diners munch on jerk fish tacos, jerk chicken wings, jerk whole fish, ox and grits, or fried chicken sandwiches, among other options. 755 Flatbush Ave., Flatbush, Brooklyn, mangoseedbrooklyn.com
Daddy’s Bingo!
The Standard Grill, located in the Meatpacking District, holds monthly bingo sessions. And they’re wild. On June 21, join the Father’s Day-themed evening called Daddy’s Bingo.
In addition to the possibility of yelling out “Bingo!” dads in attendance will get to order from special menus, sip martinis, and partake in the fun of the evening, including lighting up the room with sparklers. Wacky costumes are not mandatory, but highly encouraged. 848 Washington St., Meatpacking District, thestandardgrill.com
Putting the ‘Papa’ in Pappadams
Open since 2010, Junoon is one of a small handful of excellent Indian eateries serving up elevated versions of Indian fare. The restaurant is run by a father-and-son team, founder Rajeesh Bahrdwaj and chef Akshay Bahrdwaj.
That’s just one reason why Junoon might be an appealing Father’s Day destination, but another is that chef Akshay is offering a few special menu items on June 21. Think Kadak Seekh Kebab, crispy minced-lamb-stuffed kebabs; and Murgh Mussalam, a bone-in-chicken thigh cooked in a tomato cashew sauce. There’s also the regular menu of creative Indian fare and intriguing subcontinental-inspired cocktails. 19 W. 24th St., Flatiron, junoonnyc.com
Have His Cake and Eat It Too
If dad has a sweet tooth, look no further than Lysée is an elevated bakery and pastry shop in Flatiron that is offering a very sweet special for Father’s Day. Enter the V.I.C. (Very Important Chocolate Cake), inspired by chef Eunji Lee’s love of the layered chocolate cakes she’d scarf down at American steakhouses.
The $80 cake, featuring layer upon layer of sponge cake, dark chocolate mousse, and chocolate crémeux, serves four to six cake-eating, Father’s Day-celebrating guests. 44 E. 21st St., Flatiron, lyseenyc.com
Restaurants Fit for a Father
The below restaurants may not be offering a Father’s Day special, but they are all delightful for dads in many different ways.
Carversteak
Straight outta Vegas, where you can’t throw a T-bone without hitting a basilica to all things beef, Carversteak is one of the more dynamic steakhouses that have landed in New York City in recent times. Plus, Carversteak is an ideal place for dad.
In addition to the usual cuts of beef here, including Wagyu Cheesesteak Bites, comprised of tender, juicy beef, black truffles, caramelized onions, and aged provolone stuffed into buttery parker house rolls. Or, go for the Short-Rib Croquettes paired with a gochujang aioli. If that’s not enough, the dining room has a roving Manhattan cart to shake up a potent tableside cocktail for dad and anyone else celebrating him. 305 W. 48th St., Midtown, carversteaknyc.com
Tsuki
Hidden behind an unmarked door down a hallway in the back of the Chelsea ramen restaurant KEI, the 16-seat Tsuki is a brand new izakaya offering a six-course menu. If you want to make a father figure feel special, take him to this secret hideaway of Japanese delights.
Start with a bowl of agredashi tofu topped with uni and caviar, and then order a grilled eel omelet, which comes delicately wrapped in filo dough. Of course, there are a few prime pieces of sushi in the mix as well. Pair it with a tomato-flavored Japanese whisky highball or some sake. 193 Seventh Ave., Chelsea, tsukinyc.com
Limusina
If you have a fun-loving father who likes to feel as if he just walked into a party at its zenith and he also happens to like very good Mexican food. then point yourself to Limusina. This 235-seat space is not your typical Mexican restaurant.
The menu here is filled with somewhat unique riffs on the cuisine such as Al Pastor Lobster, machete-shaped quesadillas filled with black truffles and guava jam, and an Elote Brulée. The cocktails too mix things up with the addition of ingredients such as prickly pear-infused tequila and serrano pepper-infused vodka. 441 Ninth Ave., Midtown, limusinanyc.com
The Golden Steer
If Sin City and the Big Apple had a lovechild, and that lovechild happened to only have steak, it would be named The Golden Steer. The original Golden Steer opened in Las Vegas in 1958 and quickly became a favorite spot for crooners like Elvis and Frank Sinatra.
The family opened an outpost in New York in 2026, and, while Elvis has most certainly left the building, steak-loving dads can head to Fifth Avenue and 8th Street to graze on above average cuts of steak. From the Eight-Ounce Petite Filet Mignon to a massive 50-Ounce Porterhouse, and everything in between, it’s a satisfying experience for any meat-loving dad. 1 Fifth Ave., Greenwich Village, goldensteer.com
Chama Mama
Now with five locations in Chelsea, Upper West Side, Brooklyn Heights, Greenpoint, and Bushwick, Chama Mama has led the charge in the explosion of Georgian restaurants in New York City in the last half decade or so. Curiously enough, the restaurant’s name translates to “Eat Father,” which might make zero sense (even to a Georgian), but it’s all the more reason to put Chama Mama on your Father’s Day restaurant list. Of course, instead of eating him, eat with him.
Dig into one of the regional variations of khachapuri, the baked cheese bread that has become the face of Georgian cuisine; suck down some khinkali, addictive broth-and-meat loaded dumplings; and don’t sleep on the ultra-flavorful lamb-stuffed grape leaves. Pair it all with a bottle of natural Georgian wine and end the meal with a shot of chacha, a potent Georgian brandy that will make for a fine toast to dad. Multiple locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, chamamama.com
Rulin
This new noodle-centric spot near Union Square is co-run by Chris Wang and chef Lane Li, who named the eatery after their son, Rulin. The Cantonese and Sichuan-inspired menu is ideal for the dad who likes his noodles with a kick to them. Come for brunch to indulge in comforting dried-scallop-laced congee or steamed rice rolls filled with crispy pork. Or come in the evening for Shanghai-style beef noodle soup or Chinese bacon-laced dan dan noodles. 15 E. 13th St., Union Square, rulinnyc.com
Gui Steakhouse & Prime Rib
Let’s say dad loves steak. But he also loves Korean cuisine. Well, there’s one place in New York City that is ideal: Gui. Located in Hell’s Kitchen, this second-floor, 130-seat restaurant puts a Korean accent on the steakhouse institution.
So, you can start off your meal with garlicky pan-seared, meat-stuffed Galbi Dumplings, Kimchi Fried Rice, and double-cut bacon glazed in chungjang sauce to give it a rich, sweet, umami undercurrent of flavor. Then move on to bone-in ribeye or go crazy for Father’s Day and splurge on a Japanese A5 wagyu cut. 776 8th Ave., Hell’s Kitchen, guinyc.com
Liquid Praise for Papa
Whether you’re a dad getting out, or getting a dad out, consider a night cap or a pre-meal drink at a father-friendly cocktail bar.
Dante Aperitivo
Dante, the original on MacDougal Street, is focused on Negronis. The sequel on nearby Hudson Street, obsesses over martinis. The newest outpost, Dante Aperitivo, channels the Amalfi Coast, stirring up refreshing spritzes (you can sip Negronis and martinis here too).
If you need something to fill the belly with those Italian-accented cocktails, the kitchen executes a seafood heavy menu with sea urchin toast, spaghetti alle vongole, and the signature fried chicken. The brunch menu includes a Croque Monsieur on a croissant and steak and eggs on toast.
Bonus: the location on Bank and West 4th Streets, is one of the most charming intersections in the West Village. If the weather’s warm on Father’s Day, grab a sidewalk table, sip on one of the five variations of spritzes, and think, “not bad for a dad.” 51 Bank St., West Village, dante-nyc.com
Eckhart Beer Co.
If Dad’s more into beer, take him to Eckhart Beer Co., a craft brewery, taproom, and restaurant in Bushwick. While Eckhart makes an IPA, they refreshingly focus more on other types of beer. Particularly. Czech- or Bohemian-style lagers, both light and dark varieties with a full body and a nice. subtle bitterness to the palate. The taste is certain to bring you back to your last trip to Prague.
When Father needs to fill his stomach, there’s a menu of beer-friendly food, like soft pretzels and beer cheese, a bratwurst dog, and chicken schnitzel. 545 Johnson Ave., Bushwick, Brooklyn, eckhartbeer.com
Sip & Guzzle
Recently named the number one cocktail bar in North America by the World’s 50 Best Bars, Sip & Guzzle shakes and stirs up a mean cocktail. And it’s a great way to make a dad feel very special by taking him to the best bar on an entire continent.
Sip & Guzzle is really two bars in one: on the ground floor is Guzzle where talented bartender Andrea Grujic concocts deliciousness in a glass. So, snuggle up to the bar and if the stomach is calling for food, order the Bikini, a riff on the Catalonian sandwich with Cinco Jotas jamon Iberico and gooey cheese sandwiched between two thin waffles.
Downstairs at moodier, more tranquil Sip, it’s a reservation-only affair. There’s no need to order food, but if you do, splurge and get the Royale with Cheese, the insanely good $150 wagyu burger. The cocktail menu at Sip changes with some frequency but whatever the bartender makes for you will be so utterly sipable, you’ll want to guzzle it. 29 Cornelia St., West Village, sipandguzzlenyc.com
Cocktail Omakase
If you want to make someone feel really special—like, say, your father, ahem, ahem—book him and yourself a spot at Cocktail Omakase, a 12-seat cocktail counter that takes its inspiration from Tokyo cocktail culture. Over the course of 60 minutes you’ll get to sample four different expertly crafted cocktails, as the cocktail maker guides you through the tasting.
There are NA and low-ABV options too. Also within this Lower East Side cocktail den is Bar 7, hidden behind shoji screens, where there are seven seats, seven drink options, and seven food options. 217 Eldridge St., Lower East Side, cocktailomakase.com
