Where does Dad want to wear his brand-new tie this Father’s Day? To enjoy penny bourbon and Wagyu flights at his favorite restaurants. Read on for 40-plus ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Phoenix.
Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows
Savor brunch specials this Father’s Day at Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows, including green chile pork and eggs ($26) and smoked brisket with charred asparagus ($32), or the dinner special of warm oven-roasted prime rib of beef with sauce bordelaise ($68). For dessert, indulge in the warm Guinness chocolate cake ($14). To make reservations, visit mountainshadows.com.
Match Market & Bar at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
Match Market & Bar at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel is honoring Dad this Father’s Day with scrumptious specials. All day long on Sunday, June 18, guests can enjoy a Mexican surf and turf burger ($19) and, for dessert, a rich German chocolate torte ($10). For more information, visit matchphx.com
Ocean Prime
This Father’s Day in Phoenix, Ocean Prime dishes up a delicious dinner special available all Father’s Day weekend long, from June 16 through June 19, as well as an exclusive Sunday brunch menu available on June 18 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). All weekend during dinner service, diners can enjoy a Woodford Reserve dry-aged prime ribeye topped with Woodford Reserve-roasted garlic butter for $95. Brunch specials include warm cinnamon bread, lobster toast, short rib surf and turf, smoked salmon latke and much more. To make reservations, visit ocean-prime.com.
T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
T. Cook’s will host signature Father’s Day lunch and dinner specials. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a ribeye Philly cheese steak lunch special will be available alongside a house-made cheese sauce and fries for $26 per person (add a beer for an additional $4). Dinner will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. with Copper State Reserve prime rib topped with a bordelaise sauce and served with bacon and cheddar gratin and grilled broccolini for $65 per person. To make reservations, visit OpenTable.
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash in Scottsdale is partnering with Beam for custom Maker’s Mark bourbon bottle engraving for Dad (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.). Then, come dinnertime (5 to 9 p.m.), families can savor a Wagyu flight feature for $265. To make reservations, visit www.mapleandash.com.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
From 5 to 10 p.m. this Father’s Day in Phoenix, Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails will be offering a decadent surf and turf dinner special with herb-marinated ribeye and buttered Maine lobster tail alongside whipped potatoes and grilled jumbo asparagus. The dinner special is priced at $65 per person. To make reservations, visit OpenTable.
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits at The Westin Tempe
Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits serves up a delicious holiday brunch, alongside DJ tunes, this Father’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Standouts from the menu include Father’s Bagel Brunch Burger ($24) on an Everything Bagel with chipotle aioli, fried egg and smashed potato hash; Papa’s BBQ Baby Back Ribs ($26); and more. Plus, guest can sip Almost Bottomless “Dad-mosa” Beer Cocktails ($30), refillable throughout brunch. To make reservations, visit OpenTable.
Thompson 105
Thompson 105 in Scottsdale will open its doors early at 1 p.m. to celebrate the dads of Arizona. Diners can enjoy a top-quality bar menu alongside rotisserie prime rib, roasted salmon, wood rotisserie half chicken and more. For more information, visit www.thompson105.com.
Persepshen
For one night only, Persepshen is serving 270-day aged Arizona grass-fed and pasture-raised tomahawk steaks to celebrate Father’s Day in Phoenix. Dads will also be treated to a penny bourbon to round out the holiday meal. To make reservations, visit persepshenarizona.com.
The Italian Daughter
The Italian Daughter is serving a variety of Father’s Day dinner specials on Sunday, June 18. Open from 2 to 11 p.m. in North Scottsdale, guests can enjoy a variety of one-day-only holiday dishes. To make reservations, visit theitaliandaughter.com.
Crust at Verde at Cooley Station
Crust at Verde at Cooley Station in Gilbert is offering a “dads eat free” deal on almost all menu items. (The promotion excludes 20-in. and Sicilian pizzas.) For more information, visit crustrestaurants.com.
LDV Winery
Show Dad a little love with the P.S (Petite Sirah) I Love You special, with 30 percent off all bottles of Petite Sirah on Father’s Day, at Scottsdale’s LDV Winery tasting rooms. For more information, visit www.ldvwinery.com.
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill dishes up two ways to celebrate dads all weekend long. Father’s Day Brunch + Brews is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17 and June 18, during which families can enjoy dishes from the classic brunch menu or enjoy new brunch items like the Vietnamese Steak & Eggs, Louie’s Loco Moco and the spicy chicken breakfast sandwich. In addition, on both Saturday and Sunday, guests can bring Dad in for a special Father’s Day Sizzling Three-Course Meal from 3 p.m. to close. For more information, visit www.lingandlouies.com.
Ling’s Wok Shop
Ling’s Wok Shop in North Scottsdale is celebrating with two specials that both support Child Crisis Arizona. On June 18, dads eat for free. When you bring Pops to Ling’s Wok Shop to celebrate Father’s Day, he’ll receive a free entrée with the purchase of any other entrée of equal or greater value. For those looking to celebrate a little early, Ling’s Wok Shop is also offering a special takeout Father’s Day Meal for Four for $99 that includes two small bites, one salad and four entrees. This special starts June 12 and runs through June 18. When you celebrate Dad with the dine-in free meal on June 18, Ling’s Wok Shop will donate $5 to Child Crisis Arizona; for every Father’s Day take-out special, the restaurant will donate $10. For more information, visit www.lingswok.shop.
Roaring Fork
Treat Pops to a delicious meal at Roaring Fork in Scottsdale on Sunday, June 18, beginning at 4 p.m. Available in the saloon and bar, choose from an assortment of tempting menu options at a discounted prices including green chile pork stew, crispy chicken bites, smoked chicken wings and much more, alongside drink specials. For more information, visit www.roaringfork.com.
Thirsty Lion Gastropub
Thirsty Lion Gastropub, at its four Valley locations, will be offering a specialty brunch June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dishes include Lion’s breakfast burger, Irish Whiskey French toast, spicy fried chicken and waffles and more tasty favorites. For more information, visit www.thirstyliongastropub.com.
Over Easy
This Father’s Day, for $20, Dad can score Over Easy’s Breakfast Burger stacked high with a 6-oz. beef patty, over easy egg, arugula, tomato, cheddar, American cheese and crispy onions on a toasted brioche bun paired with an ice-cold Four Peaks Brewing Co. The Joy Bus Wow Wheat beer. For more information, visit eatatovereasy.com.
Linger Longer Lounge
Uptown Phoenix’s Linger Longer Lounge is offering a special Father’s Day cocktail menu in partnership with ROXX Vodka, available June 4 to June 18, and includes cocktails playfully named Ask Your Mother (a blackberry-and-ginger Collins), Instagram Photographer Dad (a cucumber gimlet with Orgeat), All State Dad (a pineapple-and-cilantro mule) and Baby Daddy (a passion fruit-and-banana shooter). For more information, visit www.lingerlongerlounge.com.
PHX Beer Co.
Dads can enjoy a free add of bacon to any entrée or sandwich all day on Father’s Day to pair with their favorite brew at Scottsdale’s PHX Beer Co. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit www.phxbeerco.com.
Recreo Cantina
Recreo Cantina in Chandler hosts a Father’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring brunch specials on the Recreo cheeseburger and breakfast burrito. Plus, all beers and margaritas are $2 off. For more information, visit www.recreoaz.com.
U.S. Egg
Treat Pops to a one-of-a-kind Bloody Mary flight at any of U.S. Egg’s six Valley locations. The “Father Knows Best” Bloody Mary flight includes four of U.S. Egg’s signature Bloody Marys. Dads can choose from the Bacon N’ Egg Bloody Mary; the Tailgate Bloody Mary with two slices of bacon; the Eye Opener Bloody Mary with jalapeno and Cholula; the Traditional U.S. Mary with pickles and olives; and the Bloody Maria with tequila and a tajin rim. For more information, visit www.useggrestaurant.com.
Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill
Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill in Scottsdale is celebrating Father’s Day with half-off buckets of beer. Domestic and Mexican beer varieties are available. Dad can also enjoy happy hour ‘Your Choice’ $9 appetizers. For more information, visit www.saltandlimeaz.com.
The VIG
Available at all six Valley locations, The VIG dishes up a Dad’s BBQ Plate ($25) with smoked baby back ribs, pulled pork sliders, corn on the cob, creamy coleslaw and sweet potato fries, as well as a hot fudge sundae ($10) and $5 drink specials for casual Father’s Day feasting. For more information, visit www.thevig.us.
Koibito Poke
On Father’s Day, dads who visit Koibito Poke and show their Koibito Poke app on their phones will receive 50 percent off their bowl. Discount valid for one bowl per person. For more information, visit www.koibitopoke.com.
Streets of New York
The family-owned pizzeria will be offering dads a free dessert with purchase of an entrée this Father’s Day. For more information, visit www.streetsofnewyork.com.
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex treats dads with 10 percent off orders for Father’s Day (both in-person and for online orders). The deal is available at all nine Mesquite locations. Promo code: fathersday. To order, visit eatmesquite.com.
Chompie’s
When dining in at any Valley Chompie’s location this Father’s Day, dads will receive a free mini slice of cake with their entrée purchase. Dads can choose from carrot, mousse, seven-layer or red velvet cake. For more information, visit chompies.com.
Cala Scottsdale
Cala has crafted an extraordinary dining experience for Father’s Day brunch or dinner. Specials include prime skirt steak and eggs (brunch), prime grilled New York strip steak (dinner) and bourbon chocolate cake (dessert). To make reservations, visit www.calascottsdale.com.
Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse/Liberty Station American Tavern and Smokehouse
On Sunday, June 18, Keeler’s and Liberty Station are offering the following specials: 20 percent off all to-go orders and $2 beer or wine for Dad (limit two), with the purchase of an entreé. Guests must mention offer upon ordering to receive this discount. For more information, visit keelerssteakhouse.com; libertystationtavern.com.
Rusconi’s American Kitchen
This Father’s Day weekend in Phoenix (June 16 to June 18), savor an exclusive three-course menu at Rusconi’s American Kitchen that includes one glass of chef’s choice of red or white wine, beer or any non-alcoholic beverage. Dishes include New School “surf and turf” and Really Slow-Cooked Pork Shank Osso Bucco. Cost is $59 per person, plus tax and gratuity. To make reservations, visit rusconiskitchen.com.
Phoenix City Grille
Starting at 3:30 p.m. this Father’s Day, Phoenix City Grille presents the following three specials: barrel-aged root beer old fashioned, Argentine ribeye (with gorgonzola smashed Yukons, crispy onion strings and guajillo chile jus) and seafood pasta (with sauteed wild gulf shrimp, Chula Seafood salmon, crab meat, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon-caper butter sauce and Romano cheese). For more information, visit phoenixcitygrille.com.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Cleveland Guardians at Chase Field, just five minutes away from Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, this Father’s Day. Celebrate by treating Dad to the ballgame and the hotel’s Hops &More package, featuring two IPAs from local breweries Dragoon and PHX Beer Co. and fresh onion dip with housemade chips. To kick off the day, enjoy the hotel’s Signature Boozy Brunch at Carcara. For more information, visit www.marriott.com.
SanTan Brewing Company
On Sunday, June 18, The SanTan Brewery Pub in Downtown Chandler will host a Father’s Day buffet while SanTan Gardens, found two miles from the pub, will be offering brewery and distillery tours. Brunch will feature a variety of breakfast and lunch faves for $33 per adult, $18 for kids 6 to 12 and free for kids 5 and under. A limited number of reservations are available at tables.toasttab.com.
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen
Bring Dad to celebrate his special day at Picazzo’s on Sunday, June 18, and he’ll be treated to a gift card while dining in. Just let your server know you’re there with Dad, and he will receive a special Father’s Day gift card with a $15 value to use on a return visit. For more information, visit picazzos.com.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks will offer its guests a cheeseburger and 22-oz. draft for only $14 on Father’s Day. The beer special includes a guest’s choice of Coors Light or Miller Light. For more information, visit twinpeaksrestaurant.com.
32 Shea
32 Shea in Phoenix is offering dads a free medium drip coffee on Father’s Day, as well as a $10 biscuits and gravy special for brunch and extending happy hour specials to all day. 32 Shea will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Father’s Day. For more information, visit 32shea.com.
Lakeside Bar & Grill
Lakeside Bar & Grill in Peoria is putting its famous bone-in wings on special for Father’s Day: half dozen for $3. Dads can also get $1 domestic pints and $2 premium pints. Lakeside Bar & Grill will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Father’s Day. For more information, visit lakesidebarandgrillaz.com.
Kona Grill
Both the Scottsdale and Gilbert locations of Kona Grill is dishing up the Big Daddy Surf & Turf (20-oz. prime rib and two grilled prawns) June 17 and June 18. For more information, visit konagrill.com.
Spinelli’s Pizza
In celebration of Father’s Day, all guests (not just dads) can enjoy two free Italian ices with the purchase of an 18-in. pizza at Spinelli’s Pizza in Tempe. For more information, visit spinellispizzeria.com.
Pedal Haus Brewery
Pedal Haus Brewery is celebrating with a special prime rib meal that includes a 12-oz. prime rib steak, baked potato and Day Drinker light lager beer. Dads can enjoy it for $35; $45 for other diners. Or dads can order their first beer for $1, stein for $5 as well as half-off growlers, growler refills and other merchandise. These specials will be available all day on Sunday, June 18, at all three Valley locations. For more information, visit www.pedalhausbrewery.com.
Mavrix
Celebrate at Mavrix in Scottsdale with two brunch seating times: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Dishes include breakfast sausage, applewood bacon, biscuits and gravy, grilled brats, whiskey French toast, grilled veggies and sliced ribeye steak with eggs. Guests can reserve a table or booth in Mavrix’s Trophy Room for two-plus people. Each brunch ticket is $40 for adults and $25 for kids and includes a free one-hour game card. To make reservations, visit www.mavrix.com.
Octane Raceway
Or, next door at Octane Raceway, book brunch for 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Each brunch ticket is $49 and includes an annual racing membership, a single kart race, brunch and a special gift for Dad. To make reservations, visit www.octaneraceway.com.
etta Scottsdale
etta Scottsdale dishes up its brunch and dinner menus, along with specials like dry-aged ribeye Oscar in honor of the holiday. The restaurant will also be giving away a Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker. To make reservations, visit www.sevenrooms.com.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
Indulge in a Father’s Day brunch at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa. The classic brunch menu and seasonal á la carte menu will be complemented with a specialty Dad’s Summer Lemonade cocktail and the Brunch & Brew Special, with which guests can savor a truffle, bacon and egg burger with a beer from local breweries. To make reservations, visit www.gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale.
ATL Wings
Dads (and all guests) are invited to enjoy a hot wing special in celebration of Father’s Day at ATL Wings. All day long on Sunday, June 18, diners can enjoy ATL’s 90-cent-per-wing special. Guests can choose from more than 20 house-made sauces. For more information, visit atlwings.com.
L’Auberge de Sedona
L’Auberge de Sedona offers an exciting slate for Father’s Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., dads can indulge in a creekside brunch buffet tradition with culinary Father’s Day enhancements at Cress on Oak Creek. The resort will also host bourbon- and cigar-tasting pop-up bars, lawn games and much more for Dad’s special day. To make reservations, visit www.opentable.com.