Atlanta Chefs Shine the Spotlight on Dad with Extraordinary Menus for Father's Day
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, and Atlanta restaurants are celebrating in style with an array of irresistible specials curated exclusively for this special occasion. From mouthwatering brunches and Champagne to succulent seafood dishes bursting with flavors from the sea, Father's Day specials will delight even the most discerning palate.
Multiple Locations
All HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern locations—Brookhaven, Perimeter, Atlantic Station and Halcyon in Alpharetta—invite families to celebrate dad and start the day with brunch. Menu highlights include the Million Dollar omelet, apple pie French toast and Low Country shrimp and grits. The Brookhaven and Perimeter locations also will be offering mimosa carafes for $19.95 and for $17.95 at the Halcyon and Atlantic Station locations. Reservations can be made online.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina’s menu of eclectic tacos is sure to be a hit on Father’s Day. The eatery offers a variety of steak tacos including the steak and mushroom taco with grilled steak, tater tots, sautéed mushrooms, blue cheese crumbles and chipotle crema. Dad also can transport his taste buds to a tropical paradise with the limited-time mango shrimp taco featuring perfectly grilled shrimp nestled in a warm tortilla, topped with toasted coconut, Baja slaw, mango salsa and cilantro lime dressing for $6. All locations open at 11 a.m.
Alpharetta
Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar invites all dads for brunch on Father’s Day and to celebrate, the eatery is offering $29 bottles of Champagne that come with a carafe of orange juice. Among chef Olivia Hurst’s brunch offerings are crab cake Benedict, fried chicken and biscuits and the wagyu breakfast burger. The Alpharetta eatery accepts reservations online.
Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails’ helps families treat the special dads in their lives to a great meal on Father’s Day. The Crabapple eatery will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. featuring a specially crafted three-course prix fixe menu priced at $55 for adults and $27.50 for children (price does not include tax or gratuity). Milton’s regular menu will not be offered on Father’s Day. Reservations can be made online.
For a taste of land and sea, families can set sail for Ocean & Acre on Father’s Day. The Alpharetta eatery will be serving its classic brunch and dinner menus plus the following chef’s features: 14-ounce prime rib served with bacon-wrapped asparagus, au jus and horseradish crème for $42; almond-crusted sea bass with mushroom risotto for $38; and Key lime mousse served in a house-made shell for $9. Make reservations online.
Ray’s at Killer Creek will be open regular hours on Father’s Day, serving its award-winning Sunday brunch and dinner menus. Ray’s will be handing out cigars to all dads and granddads who visit on Father’s Day, and a Ray’s Restaurants gift card is always a winning Father’s Day gift. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Buckhead
For a Father’s Day with Mexican flare, festive Chido & Padre’s invites guests in for its classic brunch and dinner menus. Brunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. followed by dinner until 9 p.m. Chido & Padre’s patio is a perfect destination to enjoy margaritas on a Sunday afternoon. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
For Father’s Day, Gypsy Kitchen is breaking out the grill and planning several specials that are sure to please. The grilled Beeler’s can-can pork chops are served with whipped potatoes, wilted kale, grilled peach compote and green chermoula for $42. Guests can cap off the meal with a chocolate campfire tart made with toasted marshmallow fluff, spiced chocolate ganache and graham crackers for $12. Make reservations online.
The Southern Gentleman will be open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Father’s Day and invites guests for a four-course prix-fixe menu. Highlights include deviled eggs with green tomato chow chow and crispy country ham; smoked salmon toast with whipped herb ricotta; bourbon bananas Foster French toast with whipped mascarpone, brown sugar oat strudel and choice of smoked bacon or chicken apple sausage; pan-roasted trout with Vidalia onion puree, grilled asparagus and confit tomatoes; braised prime short rib hash served with Yukon gold potato hash, fried eggs and hollandaise; and lemon poppy seed poundcake with Meyer lemon curd, whipped cream and mixed berries. The cost is $59 for adults and $29.50 for children. Make reservations online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill lures Father’s Day diners with its classic menu along with a chef’s surf and turf feature. Hangar steak and char-grilled shrimp are served with truffle fries for $34. Make reservations online.
Downtown
Ray’s in the City is the place to be for those celebrating Father’s Day downtown. The restaurant will be open 12-9 p.m., serving its regular dinner menu all day boasting fresh seafood including made-to-order sushi and fresh oysters from the oyster bar. Ray’s will be handing out cigars to all dads and granddads who visit on Father’s Day, and a Ray’s Restaurants gift card is always the perfect fit. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
West Midtown & Upper Westside
Father’s Day and International Sushi Day collide on June 18. Chef Leonard Yu invites guests to his intimate Westside sushi restaurant Omakase Table to experience a revered dining experience using the freshest ingredients that he meticulously prepares. Omakase Table is located at located at 788 W. Marietta St. NW; reservations can be made online.
Dad can get in the game at Your 3rd Spot on Father’s Day from noon-11 p.m. Families can celebrate the man of the day and make memories with a fun gaming experience, world-class food and incredible vibes. Located in The Works on Atlanta’s Upper Westside, Your 3rd Spot is the world’s first and only upscale, tech-infused bowling, arcade, darts, curling and more experience with five-star food and drinks. For Father’s Day, guests will enjoy a high-energy atmosphere, a special Father’s Day playlist, complimentary beer and the 3-fixe menu for groups of five or more guests. Book experiences online.
Sandy Springs
Ray’s on the River will be open during its regular hours of 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Father’s Day, serving its award-winning dinner menu of prime steaks, fresh seafood and fine wines all day. Ray’s will be handing out cigars to all dads and granddads who visit on Father’s Day, and a Ray’s Restaurants gift card is always the perfect gift. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Take a Trip
Dad deserves a Father’s Day getaway at Milton’s Black Mountain located in the Monte Vista Hotel. Milton’s will be serving its classic dinner menu along with chef features of smoky Joyce Farms chicken wings with a choice of sweet and spicy Carolina barbecue sauce or roasted garlic Parmesan served with celery and carrots for $15; half rack of St. Louis-style ribs with blackberry ginger barbecue sauce served with coleslaw and corn pudding for $26; and chocolate stout cake with whiskey caramel sauce for $10. Reservations can be made online.