Father’s Day in Chicago offers a mix of dining options for those marking the occasion with a meal out. Restaurants throughout the city are featuring seasonal menus with fresh ingredients, composed mains, and desserts to end on a sweet note. From relaxed brunches to more refined dinners, here’s what’s being served this year.
Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 this year.
Father’s Day Chicago 2025: Brunch Lunch, Dinner, Events
This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Adalina in Chicago is offering a prix-fixe brunch and dinner on June 15. Brunch ($75 per adult, $40 per child) runs from 10 AM to 3 PM and includes dishes such as devilled eggs with crispy prosciutto, a 6 oz charred filet, and gnocchi della nonna. A $20 add-on gets you access to the Bottomless Bloody Mary Bar. Dinner ($85 per person) starts at 3 PM and features a 22 oz 40-day aged ribeye with frites and chocolate cake, along with a Smoked Old Fashioned.
Publican Quality Meats in Chicago is offering a Father’s Day lineup of grilling cuts for pick-up from June 12 to 14. Options include Slagel Farm Burgers ($22 per 4-pack), aged bone-in ribeye ($90), beer brats ($16 per 4-pack), and baby back ribs ($28 per 4-pack). Orders must be placed by midnight on June 10.
Daisies in Logan Square is featuring seasonal pasta and proteins on June 15. Options include stracci with lamb sugo, pappardelle with mushroom ragù, confit chicken leg with white beans, and rainbow trout with almond salmoriglio. Desserts include the butterscotch budino from Pastry Chef Leigh Omilinsky.
Chicago Boat Company is offering a BYO self-guided cruise experience on June 15. Choose from luxury Duffy boats, Retro boats, pontoons, Cycleboats, or Donut Boats across various city docks. All boats include Bluetooth speakers and allow food and drink on board.
Pierogi Kitchen in Wicker Park is debuting Beer-Braised Pork Shoulder Pierogi for $12, including a draft Polish lager.
Wurst Behavior in Irving Park is offering a house-smoked sausage on a toasted bun with a Polish lager for $12.
Spoko in Lincoln Park is serving Maczanka Krakowska—either barbecue pork or smoked brisket—with a Polish lager for $12.
Hawksmoor in River North is serving its full Sunday roast from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for $42 per person. The meal includes dry-aged roast beef rump, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, and bone marrow gravy. Add-ons like cauliflower cheese and bone marrow stuffing are available.
The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles is hosting an Elijah Craig bourbon tasting on June 12 at 5:30 PM ($20 per person). A Father’s Day dinner ($80 per person) on June 15 from 4 PM to 9 PM includes an Old Fashioned, 22 oz ribeye with lobster butter, smoked fingerling potatoes, and creamed spinach.
The Greggory in South Barrington is offering two wood-fired specials on June 15: a Wagyu Stone Axe porterhouse (9+ marble score) and a dry-aged Wagyu Senku tomahawk. Pair with cocktails or wines from their full beverage program.
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I hope that you found some inspiration in this list and wish you a Happy Father’s Day!
This list is put together through my own research and from businesses reaching out to me. Check back later as I update the offerings in this post.