Greater LA Fathers Day Brunch & Dinner: Restaurant Specials 2023

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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. 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 LA County.
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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 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 offered at participating 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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