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Dad might be the best pancake maker on the planet but come Father’s Day, it is time to let someone else take the breakfast reins. Whether he’s craving a decadent brunch, penny beers and pizza or a spa day, celebrate Father’s Day with these Phoenix events and specials.
Match Market & Bar
FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel’s signature restaurant, Match Market & Bar, invites dads (and family!) to enjoy tempting specials in honor of Father’s Day, including smoked lamb rack and almond milk ricotta triangoli,
Maple & Ash
On Father’s Day, brunch at Maple & Ash includes fire-roasted blue prawns with polenta, charred tomato, poached eggs and sauce américaine while dinnertime calls for an 18-oz. Australian Wagyu New York strip. Plus, the Scottsdale restaurant is partnering with Maker’s and will have an engraver on site to create Father’s Day Maker’s Mark bottles as a gift for all dads.
Dad’s Modern Cocktails & Eatery
In honor of Father’s Day, kids can help create a custom-made pizza for Dad–then Dad’s Modern Cocktails & Eatery will bake it to perfection for him. Each pizza special is $10, and Pops can enjoy his customized pie with a draft beer for just a penny.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails will be offering a specialty jazz brunch on Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in honor of Father’s Day. Families can enjoy sweet and savory plates (like chicken and waffles, avocado and mushroom toast and more) alongside live jazz from The Joe Costello Project.
Rusconi’s American Kitchen
Rusconi’s American Kitchen presents a special prix-fixe menu available all Father’s Day weekend. Menu choices include pecan wood-grilled prime flatiron steak, dark chocolate bread pudding and much more. The meal also includes one glass of Chef’s choice of red or white wine, a beer or non-alcoholic beverage of choice.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Thirsty Lion Gastropub will be celebrating dads with a specialty brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dishes include IPA beer-battered fish and chips, bacon-wrapped BBQ prawns and much more, as well as several a.m. cocktails.
Pork on a Fork
Pork on a Fork is celebrating dads with 10 percent off orders (up to $10 in discounts) for father-son duos and 20 percent off orders (up to $20 in discounts) for grandfather, father and son groups. Online pre-orders must be received by 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Discounts valid all day in store on Sunday, June 19.
Diego Pops
At Diego Pops, Dad can enjoy a beer for a penny with the purchase of an entrée. While you’re there, enjoy happy hour with half-off appetizers and drink specials from 3 to 6 p.m.
Eat Up Drive In
The local Arcadia eatery is treating Pops to $6 Main Chick and Hot Chick Sandwiches ($4 in savings). For dads who like a little spice, the Hot Chick will be sure to kick it up a notch! To redeem, promotion must be mentioned at time of ordering.
Koibito Poke
Dads can get a free bowl of the same-size or smaller with any size poke bowl purchase on Father’s Day. Offer valid for dine-in only.
Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill
At Salt & Lime in Scottsdale, dads eat for free on Father’s Day with the purchase of an entrée and can receive a $1 beer with their meal. Dad can also enjoy Sunday Funday with all-day happy hour and brunch served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Father’s Day offer not valid with the purchase of appetizers, specialty tacos or happy hour menu items.
Streets of New York
The local pizzeria is treating Dad to a free dessert with any entrée on Father’s Day. Offer valid for dine-in only.
Phoenix City Grille
On Sunday, June 19, Phoenix City Grille honors dads with Father’s Day specials available throughout the day, alongside the traditional brunch menu, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner menu, after 4 p.m. Enjoy Argentine ribeye steak at brunch, as well as smoked Argentine prime rib and seafood pasta for dinner.
ComicX
ComicX at Desert Ridge Marketplace will be offering $1 national draft beers for Dad with purchase of an entree (limit two per dad). Dads can pair their beer with the Infinity Challenge Burger ($24) made with three blackened angus beef patties, pulled pork, crispy bacon, ham, a fried egg, avocado, roasted peppers, Calabrian chile aioli, slice of tomato, lettuce and crispy onions or any of the other restaurant’s other American pub fare classics.
Dapper & Stout
Dapper & Stout is celebrating Father’s Day with a buy one, get one free special. With the purchase of any coffee drink, Dad gets the coffee drink of his choice on the house.
etta
Newly opened etta will dish up a wood-fired 32-oz. ribeye and crab salad picnic, served with hearth bread, lettuce cups, cucumbers, guajillo sunflower seeds, yogurt sauce, serrano condiment and more, for Father’s Day. Plus, the Scottsdale Quarter restaurant will be gifting a special-edition Father’s Day collab can of etta x Wren House “The Keeper” Pilsner to all dads.
Wildflower
Wildflower will be giving Dad two chocolate chip cookies with every transaction on Father’s Day while supplies last.
Roaring Fork
Roaring Fork in Scottsdale will be offering an assortment of Father’s Day specials on Sunday, June 19, in celebration of Dad. Starting at 4 p.m. in the saloon and patio only, choose from an assortment of tempting menu options at a discounted prices like chicken tinga tacos and green chili pork stew.
OEB Breakfast Co.
OEB Breakfast Co. in Scottsdale is celebrating dads all month long with bowls and beers. During June, enjoy a crisp beer or beermosa with either The Soul In A Bowl, Chasing Chicken or Meat-Less To Say. Before you leave, ask the staff about how you can pick up one of the OEB Bad Dad Joke Cards.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
From June 13 to June 19, enjoy a large House or Caesar salad, an 18-in. traditional cheese pizza and a bottle of Tribute Red Wine for $49. Available for dine in only.
Fired Pie
This Father’s Day at Fired Pie, purchase two entrees and get a free Pookie for Dad. Experience the gooey goodness of a fired chocolate chip or macadamia nut cookie topped with fresh house-made vanilla bean ice cream. Dine-in only.
U.S. Egg
Celebrate Father’s Day at U.S. Egg where all dads can enjoy a “Father Knows Best” Bloody Mary flight for $26.95. This flight includes four of U.S. Egg’s signature Bloody Marys: the Bacon N’ Egg Bloody Mary, the Tailgate Bloody Mary with two slices of bacon, the Eye Opener Bloody Mary with jalapeno and Cholula, and the Traditional Bloody Mary with pickles and olives.
Dominick’s Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Steak 44
Dominick’s Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Steak 44 are all opening several hours early on Father’s Day to offer Pops a fantastic fine dining experience and exceptional personal service. Dominick’s and Steak 44 will be open from noon to 9 p.m.; Ocean 44 will be open 2 to 9 p.m.
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Dads can have a day full of fun, starting with a round of cocktails at Mix Up Bar, with drink specialties like a Oaxaca Old Fashioned or Royal Sour. Following a round or two of cocktails, Royal Palms invites dads to dine at T. Cook’s for an indulgent dinner with dish highlights including Copper State Reserve tenderloin or grilled lamb chops on his special day.
The Sicilian Butcher
The Sicilian Butcher is bringing two amazing specials to its three Valley locations for Father’s Day, available June 17 to June 19. The first special is seafood risotto ($26) featuring fresh shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, spicy tomato herb broth and served over saffron risotto. The second is a limited-time lamb osso bucco ($28), made expertly with braised lamb with aromatic herbs and vegetables in a red wine reduction sauce and served over the restaurant’s signature saffron risotto.
Tomaso’s
Offered through Father’s Day weekend, guests can enjoy the shrimp parmigiana and lobster ravioli ($36) and lamb osso bucco ($38) specials. Plus, in honor of Father’s Day, Tomaso’s will donate 100 percent of the sales from these two dishes to the Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation.
The Mexicano
The Mexicano will feature two Father’s Day specials including seafood paella ($36) made with soffritto, Spanish rice, scallops, shrimp, calamari, clams, saffron and tomato broth. The second special is short rib fajitas ($48) crafted with six-hour-braised short ribs, aromatic herbs and vegetables, chipotle and a red wine reduction.
CIELO
Treat Dad at ADERO Scottsdale’s CIELO with a prix-fixe dinner menu from 5 to 10 p.m. Rum Old Fashioned will be the signature cocktail, paired with a three-course meal with options like a charcuterie board appetizer, grilled ribeye entrée, and finishing off with an espresso martini for dessert.
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits
Located on the ground-floor of The Westin Tempe, Terra Tempe’s limited-time Father’s Day menu will be available for dine-in guests from 5 to 10 p.m. Standouts from the menu include the Father’s Day Meal ($64) featuring an Espelette marinated NY strip loin with Boursin whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, lump crab Oscar and a bourbon-cherry streusel. Guests can also enjoy sipping on a Garrison Brothers Whiskey Flight ($30). Additionally, the specialty menu will also be available for guests to order a la carte.
Common Ground Culinary
Common Ground Culinary (participating restaurants include Neighborly Public House, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, The Macintosh, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap and Twisted Groves) will be offering its famous prime rib paired with a special whiskey feature in honor of Father’s Day. The dish is served a la carte, and the special whiskey pairing will vary from concept to concept.
Recreo
At Recreo, order a cheeseburger (made with half-pound angus brisket burger, potato bun, balsamic dressed arugula, roasted tomatoes and sharp cheddar), cheesy fries and a Kentucky Mule (with Jim Beam) for $20.
EVENTS, EXPERIENCES and GIFTS
Tempe Marketplace and Dave & Buster’s Giveaway
Tempe Marketplace and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring dads an unforgettable Father’s Day gift. Enter for a chance to win the ultimate man cave experience for you and your favorite dad at Dave & Buster’s at Tempe Marketplace. The experience includes a private party with up to 15 of your closest friends at Dave & Buster’s — enjoy wings, burgers, beer, TVs, plus games in your own private room! Enter now through June 19 at tempemarketplace.com/fathersday/.
Mavrix’s Dad-a-Rama
Toast to Dad at Mavrix’s Dad-a-Rama in Scottsdale, starting with a brunch at 10 a.m. Select from three options:
Brunch Only: Brunch includes a buffet of breakfast sausage, applewood bacon, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, grilled brats, whiskey French toast, grilled seasonal vegetables, sliced ribeye steak and eggs. Reservations required.
Signature Bowling + Brunch: Brunch along with 90 minutes of bowling on Mavrix’s Signature Lanes, shoe rental and a $10 game card for each guest.
VIP Spark Bowling + Brunch: Level up your Father’s Day experience on Mavrix’s VIP Spark Bowling lanes, featuring a special VIP bar and augmented reality bowling. Includes brunch, 90 minutes of Spark Bowling, shoe rental, VIP lounge seating, one Man-mosa or root beer float for kids and a $20 game card per person. Dad will also walk away with a commemorative Mavrix signature bowling pin as a keepsake.
Octane Raceway’s Man Brunch
Bring out Dad’s competitive side during Octane Raceway’s Man Brunch in Scottsdale. Reservations required.
Brunch Only: Brunch includes applewood bacon, pork sausage links, potatoes O’Brien, pearl sugar Belgian waffles, fresh fruit and scrambled eggs.
Race + Brunch: Brunch plus a go-kart race for every member of the family. Annual racing membership included.
Father’s Day Beer Stein Package at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Purchase your general admission tickets to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Scottsdale and get a commemorative king-size 25-oz. stein of beer for an additional $22.50. (Refill offers available.) Ticket package available for shows now through Father’s Day.
Ultimate Father’s Day Experience
What does Dad really want for his special day? The Ultimate Father’s Day Experience, that’s what. Offered now through June 16 at Uptown Plaza, the gift premium gift package is $120 (total value is $174). The gift includes two cocktails and coffee from Dapper & Stout; a facial from Hi, Skin; a product bag from Lather; Manor Suns-inspired T-shirt; and “Beer for Dad” with the option to take home a case of 24 beers or enjoy five pints at the Huss Brewing Co. taproom. The punch cards will be available for pick up at Huss Brewing Co. at Uptown Plaza on Friday, June 17. Receipt of purchase will be required.
Gentlemen’s Special at Village Health Clubs & Spas
Gift Pops with the ultimate spa day at Village Health Clubs & Spas. The 30-minute Gentlemen’s Special features an express facial and grooming for the guy on the go (including brow clean up, hot steam towels, microdermabrasion for a deep pore cleanse and ingrown hairs and a cooling mask to tighten and refresh skin). And tack on a men’s sports pedicure, to boot.
Hot Air Balloon Ride with Rainbow Ryders
Give the gift of an unforgettable experience with Rainbow Ryders’ one-hour sunrise hot air balloon ride. This Father’s Day, Rainbow Ryders is offering a fixed rate of $169 per person for a shared basket flight with this gift card special. Father’s Day gift cards featuring this discount are non-refundable, redeemable starting June 20 and are valid for one year from the purchase date. (Blackout dates apply.)
Tarbell’s Wine Store Specials
This Father’s Day, Tarbell’s Wine Store will be offering Bulleit Tarbell’s Single Barrel Bourbon for a discounted price of $59.99. Plus, The Wine Store will also be offering Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder 2018 for $79.99. Both the discounted bourbon and cabernet are offered at these prices until June 18 for in-store purchase only and will come in special holiday packaging with a card for your dad. And be sure to pop in Tarbell’s Wine Bar June 13 to June 18 for a special Father’s Day cocktail featuring Knob Creek bourbon, Giffard peach liqueur, house-made peach simple syrup and tangy lemon juice.
Macayo’s Gift Card
Through Father’s Day, Macayo’s is offering a special $50-for-$40 gift card discount designed to treat dads to a fantastic meal.
LDV Winery Tasting Room
In honor of Dad this Father’s Day, LDV Winery Tasting Room is offering a special wine basket: The Celebration of the 2015 Vintage Basket. It includes three Petite Sirah varietals produced in three different styles that Pops is sure to love. The wines are presented in LDV Winery’s Wine Black Box Gift Package. Stop by the tasting room for pickup; local delivery can be arranged for a fee.
PHX Beer Co. Tours
PHX Beer Co. recently opened up beer tours at its Downtown Phoenix taproom. Invite Dad to check out the PHX Beer Co. production facility and learn about how they make craft beer during a 30-minute tour. Tours are available on Sundays at either 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. The brewery tour package is $29 and includes a flight of four PHX Beer Co. Beers; an order of pretzel bites with cheese fondue; and a brewery tour T-shirt.