Father's Day NYC 2023: Brunch, Restaurants, Things to Do

Here’s a look at Father’s Day NYC 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants and businesses.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2023.

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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as 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, contact them to see what they are offering.

Father’s Day NYC 2023: Restaurant Special Menus

Hard Rock Cafe – Times Square

Hard Rock Cafe – Times Square is offering Father’s Day menus on June 16-18. Priced at $39.99 per person. It will feature a New York Strip steak, grilled and topped with mushrooms marinated in a smoked bacon and bourbon sauce, served with Yukon Gold potatoes and fresh vegetables. Price include wood-smoked High West Whiskey, house-made brown sugar simple syrup, cherry bitters and a Filthy cherry.

Parker’s

Parker’s is offering a Father’s Day prix-fixe brunch menu on June 18 from 6:30 am – 2:00 pm. Priced at $48 per person. Items include one hot drink, one cold drink, family pastries, and a brunch entree.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Eddie V’s is indulging Dad with an 11-ounce Snake River Farms Gold Label Wagyu Strip Steak, available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day. Top off an exceptional celebration with a special pour of a limited-edition batch of Eddie V’s single barrel select Blanton’s Bourbon, available as an enhancement and only found at Eddie V’s restaurants. As a gift from Eddie, Dad will receive a highly sought-after collectible Blanton’s topper by request. Eddie V’s will be open early for Father’s Day, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with live music in the V Lounge from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the full dinner menu available all day.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is helping guests treat Dad to expertly prepared steaks that are dry aged in-restaurant and hand-cut by the in-house butcher. This year, Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce 30-Day Dry Aged NY Strip with Shaved Black Summer Truffles and Truffle Demi, available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day. Try a spin on their classic sides by adding truffles as an enhancement to dishes including Lobster Mac and Cheese and Sam’s Mashed Potatoes. To ensure a perfect pairing for Father’s Day dinner, Caymus will be available to order by the glass. The Capital Grille will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at most locations with the full dinner menu available all day.

Blu on the Hudson

Celebrate Father’s Day for brunch or dinner at the recently opened Blu on the Hudson, a 30,000-square-foot modern American restaurant with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and brings a New York City-style dining experience to the waterfront in Weehawken, New Jersey. With a recently launched brunch menu, the restaurant offers a bold seafood centric menu accented by a top-flight steak program, homemade pasta, a one-of-a-kind cocktail program, and soon-to-come rooftop event space. Blu on the Hudson is just minutes away from Hoboken and Jersey City by Light Rail, and a picturesque six-minute NY Waterway ferry ride from Manhattan.

Highlights for dad to indulge include but are not limited to:

Steak Frites: 12 oz. NY Strip steak, hand-cut fries, au poivre.
Truffled Mushroom Omelette: With white cheddar, egg whites, and one yolk with a salad.
Mafaldine Cacio e Pepe: Soft egg, aged pecorino, and black truffles.

Brunch signature cocktails have been created that are innovative and delicious like: Breakfast Martini (Bulleit Bourbon, orange marmalade, thyme, lemon, focaccia); Chocolate Innocence (Tito’s cacao, chocolate, Licor 43); Oil on the Skin (Aperol, strawberry, grapefruit, prosecco).

Blu on the Hudson’s Father’s Day brunch will be available from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and reservations can be made via OpenTable.

The dinner menu showcases main course selections from both the land and sea with a Steak Program headlined by an exclusive Wagyu Skirt Steak, sourced from Westholme and only available at Blu on the Hudson, and a mouthwatering 16-ounce Delmonico, as well as large format cuts exemplified by their 40oz Wagyu Tomahawk and 32oz Prime Porterhouse. Additionally available is the Whole Branzino for Two, baked and served with bearnaise sauce and charred lemon. Please click here to view Blu on the Hudson’s full menu.

To complement the cuisine, Blu on the Hudson offers a Beverage Program by Beverage Director Jeremy Le Blanche (formerly of Thyme Bar, The Gibson, German Gymnasium), who drew from his experience working at the best cocktail bars around the world to create cocktails that substitute fussy ingredients in favor of theatrical presentations and uncommon garnishes to retain their familiarity while creating a memorable experience for each guest.

Father’s Day dinner will be served from 5 pm – 10 pm and reservations can also be made via OpenTable.

ICHIRAN

Just in time for Father’s Day on June 18^th and running through July 31^st, ICHIRAN, one ofthe world’s leading experts in Tonkotsu ramen,is offering noodle loving dads across the country discounted bundle deals for their take-home ramen kits.

The team at ICHIRAN is committed to providing the most authentic and quality flavor Tonkotsu ramen experience using the finest ingredients, masterful techniques, and family secret preparations by gifted artisans and in-house made noodles. The ramen kit bundles, which can be shipped nationally, are available on their website, allow one to experience the renowned restaurant quality ramen at home that will last through the summer months and beyond. Each kit, which are individually priced at $29, features three servings of individually packed Hakata-style noodles, tonkotsu soup concentrate, and original spicy seasoning, generously portioned for dad to share with the family.

Details on BOGO Promotion:

Buy 3-Kit Bundle Set, Get 1 Kit Free ($87)
Buy 6-Kit Bundle Set, Get 3 Kits Free ($174)
Buy 9-Kit Bundle Set, Get 6 Kits Free ($261)

The Blue Mezze Bar

The Blue Mezze Bar is offering a 3-course menu on June 17-18. The menu includes:

FIRST COURSE (Select one)

The Blue Basket
Acai Bowl
Berries Pancake
Nutella Pancake
Greek Salad

SECONDE COURSE (Select one)

Babaganoush
Tzatziki
Muammara
Pink Sultana
Grape Leaves
Haydari

THIRD COURSE (Select one)

Avocado Toast
Turkish Breakfast Plate
Truffle Theory Burger
Egg Benedict
Mezze Egg Benedict
Mediterranean Omlette

Craft

Craft is offering a Father’s Day brunch on June 18. Priced at $95 per person.

ONE Dine at One World Observatory

ONE Dine at One World Observatory is offering a Father’s Day 2-course prix-fixe menu on June 18. Priced at $125 per person. The menu includes:

STATERS:

Bone Marrow Special
Prosciutto Flat Bread
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Endive & Gem Salad

MAINS:

Steakhouse Burger.
Mussels
Lamb Ragu
Fried Chicken

Dowling’s at The Carlyle

Dowling’s at The Carlyle is offering a Father’s Day brunch on June 18 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Priced at $125 per person.

Gyu-Kaku – New York, NY | Midtown | Times Square | East Village | Manhattan – Amsterdam Ave.

Gyu-Kaku – New York, NY (Midtown, Times Square, East Village, Manhattan – Amsterdam Ave.) is offering a Father’s Day course for 2 or more on May 28 – June 19. Priced at $55 per person. It includes appetizers, signature Gyu-Kaku BBQ items, your choice of BBQ Booster (dipping sauces), and the perfect dessert.

Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant

Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant is offering a Father’s Day 4-course menu on June 18. Priced at $95 per person. The menu includes:

Appetizer-: Caesar Salad, Mixed Green Salad, Fried Calamari, Baked Clams, Soup of the Day

Pasta-: Spinach Fettucine, Rigatoni Bolognese

Main Course:

Filet Mignon,
Veal Marsala ,
Salmone Palminteri,
Branzino ,
Calamari Siciliana ,
Lobster Ravioli,
Chicken Parmigiana ,

Desserts-: Tiramisu, Cheesecake, Cannoli

COFFEE OR TEA

Carla

Carla is offering a Father’s Day 4-course prix-fixe menu on June 18. Priced at $55 per person. It includes:

(2) cocktails, beer or Wine of choice
(1) Appetizer – choose 1 to share
(1) Salad – choose 1 to share
(2) Entrees of Choice
(1) Dessert – choose 1 to share

Empire Steak House- East – 237 West 54 Street off of Broadway

Empire Steak House (East, 237 West 54 Street off of Broadway) is offering a Father’s Day 4-course menu on June 17-19. Priced at $109.95 per person. It includes:

Appetizer- (Choice of One) = Canadian Bacon, Fried Calamari Baked Clams Soup of the Day, Buffalo mozzarella & Beefsteak Tomatoes
Salad- (Choice of One) = Mixed Greens, Salad Caesar Salad
Main Course- (Choice of One) = Prime New York Strip Steak, Bone- in Ribeye Steak, Filet Mignon, Broiled Salmon, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Parmigiana, Lobster Ravioli.
Sides- (Choice of One) = Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Creamed Spinach
Desserts- (Choice of One) =Tiramisu Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cake

STK

STK – (Rooftop, Midtown, Meatpacking) is offering a Father’s Day menu on June 17 – 18. The item includes Australian Steak & Egg for 4 people – a 50oz Australian Carrara Tomahawk, truffled scrambled egg in an ostrich eggshell, duck fat fries and umami parmesan ciabatta bread for $699.

David Burke Tavern

David Burke Tavern is offering a Father’s Day a la carte brunch and dinner menu on June 18.

Essex

Essex is offering a Father’s Day brunch on June 18. They are offering special $44.95 menu with choice of entree plus 1-1/2 hours of unlimited Beer Manmosas, Bacon-Vodka Bloody Mortys and Narragansett Draft Beers as well as Classic Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. 2-hour seating for parties of 8 or more at 54.95. They will also be offering brunch entrees a la carte at 25.95.

The Grid at Great Jones Distilling Co.

The Grid at Great Jones Distilling Co. is offering a Father’s Day brunch on June 18 from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a complimentary jazz show featuring one of the city’s most dazzling duos and our curated menu using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients from New York state.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is offering a special menu for Father’s Day on June 18. Items include:

Smoked Cinnamon Pecan Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve® Bourbon, house-infused cinnamon pecan syrup and Angostura® Bitters smoked with oak and served over a large icecube with an orange twist-Starting at $10.99
Bloomin’ Blonde Ale: Clean and crisp, our Bloomin’ Blonde Ale pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of your favorite Outback steak.-Starting at $4 or buy a Big Bloke for $5
Bone-in Ribeye: 18 oz char-grilled Bone-In Ribeye, extra marbled for maximum tenderness.Served with your choice of steakhouse potato and one side.-Starting at $29.99
Classic Prime Rib: Slow-Roasted with an herb crust. Hand-carved to order. Served with au jus, choice of steakhouse potato and a side.Available for dinner on weekdays, all day on weekends.-Starting at $25.99
Add lobster tail to any entree starting at $13.99

La Pulperia

La Pulperia in Hell’s Kitchen provides diners with fun, innovative Latin American cuisine and cocktails, showcasing renditions of familiar dishes infused with cross-cultural flair. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Miguel Molina, whose menu features classic Latin dishes re-imagined and intricately plated showstoppers, which mirror performances on Broadway located just a few blocks away. The cocktail menu is composed of classic cocktails redesigned with South American spirits created by Daniel Villanueva.

For Father’s Day, La Pulperia will honor fathers with a complimentary shot of top-shelf tequila or mezcal: either Aldez Tequila (Blanco, Reposado, & Añejo) or Agua Mágica Mezcal with the purchase of brunch or dinner. The restaurant will be open for brunch from 12 pm – 4 pm and for dinner from 5 pm – 11 pm. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

aRoqa

Chelsea’s Michelin-recognized Indian restaurant that specializes in small plates with fanciful presentation has launched a new cocktail menu from Beverage Director Prasad Pawar (Michelin-Starred Vestry by Shaun Hergatt), just in time for Father’s Day. Additionally, for brunch-goers, the restaurant has added healthier options like Ragi, or “finger millets,” with ragi flour, lentils, rice crepes served with sambhar “lentil and tomato soup,” with a side of coconut kaffir lime chutney and sundried tomato chutney; and Khichdi —a gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free option— made with whole millet, lentil and rice tempered with crispy brown onions and side of cilantro chutney and plain yogurt. For dads to pair with these and other signature brunch or dinner items from aRoqa’s menus, highlights from Prasad Pawar’s new, Indian-inspired cocktails include: Bombay Gateway,gin-infused with Kaffir lime and lemongrass, lime juice, egg white, and simple syrup; Indian Sunset, vodka with rum, mango passion fruit purée, lemon juice, and a rose hibiscus syrup; and The Inferno, with Lemon Heart Spiced Rum, fresh carrot juice, ginger juice, and ginger cinnamon syrup.

For Father’s Day, the restaurant will be open for brunch from 11 am – 3 pm and for dinner from 5 pm – 9:30 pm. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

Slava

Slava, a high-end modern Ukrainian restaurant and cocktail bar in SoHo, was conceptualized by partners Nazar Hrab, Travis Odegard, Matt Sylvester, and Josh Spiezle—who also own the East Village’s Pineapple Club and Bee’s Knees Cocktail Bar in Williamsburg—not only for Ukrainians but for the New York dining scene. Since its opening in November 2022, Slava has found its footing under Chef Pavlo “Pasha” Servetnyk who joined the team in January 2023. Nazar hired Chef Pasha after discovering his impressive resume: He won Ukraine’s MasterChef: The Professionals in 2019, and held internships at world renowned, three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain and two-Michelin-starred Gaggan Anand in Bangkok, Thailand.To pair withChef Pavlo’s brunch or dinner menus, owner and Beverage Director Nazar Hrab has curated a global wine list with a selection of rare, allocated wines that are available at just a few auctions each year as its base, including Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Corton Grand Cru 2017 and Antinori Tignanello 2019.Additionally, dad can enjoy on standout cocktails such as: Slava Apple-tini, vodka, melon liqueur, apple, and lime; and Raspberry Martini, vodka, raspberry, lemon. There is also a series of Vodka Infusions, ingredients like horseradish and honey, beets, and cherry infused in vodka for up to 20 days, available as individual shots, flights of three, and 20-ounce bottles for the table.

For Father’s Day, the restaurant will be open for brunch from 12 pm – 4 pm and for dinner from 5 pm – 10 pm. Reservations can be made via Resy.

noreeth

noreetuh, the Michelin-recognized Modern Hawaiian restaurant from Chef/Partner Chung Chow (Per Se, Lincoln Restaurant) has something for dads of all backgrounds – especially those who like to try new things such as SPAM and Hawaiian-style fried chicken. The dishes are well portioned and come at a very approachable price point. Brunch and dinner-goers can choose to order meals or use the extensive menu to create a sort of Hawaiian-style tapas experience. noreetuh’s wine list curated by Managing Partner Jin Ahn (Per Se, Jungsik),has been awarded Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence two years in a row and perfectly complements the cuisine. Also available is a just-launched selection of artisanal cocktails that feature unique twists on Hawaiian-inspired and re-imagined tiki cocktails to broaden the restaurant’s appeal and ensure there are food and beverage options for every diner.

For Father’s Day, the restaurant will be open for brunch from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm and for dinner from 5 pm – 9 pm. Reservations can be made via Resy.

Hortus NYC

Hortus NYC emphasizes a design-forward atmosphere and menu of carefully curated dishes from Executive Chef Geo Park, who most recently worked at Michelin-starred Jua before being named Hortus NYC’s Executive Chef. Chef Park seamlessly blends the flavors of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia with subtle European twists to take dad on a culinary journey at an approachable price point. On the restaurant’s second level, Hortus NYC features a glass-enclosed hidden garden oasis that creates the perfect environment to celebrate dad.

For Father’s Day, the restaurant will be open for lunch from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and for dinner from 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

Jungsik

At Internationally acclaimed La Liste Top 1000-recognized and two-Michelin-starred Jungsik one can treat dad to a very special Father’s Day Dinner. The restaurant was the first to introduce New Korean cuisine to New York City, and after a decade in operation, Jungsik continues to plate elegant and imaginative dishes that pack immense, almost unexpected flavor into every bite of their signature nine-course tasting menu under the guidance of Executive Chef Daeik Kim and Executive Pastry Chef Yoonjung Oh (Aquavit).

The Signature Menu is priced at $295 per person with the option to add a standard wine pairing for $200, or a luxurious premium wine pairing for $500 with wines that include Moët & Chandon “Dom Pérignon” Brut 2013, Egon Müller Riesling Spätlese “Scharzhofberger” Mosel 2020, and Opus One Bordeaux Blend Napa Valley 2018.

One can also treat dad to a la carte selections at Jungsik’s bar, with menu staples like Sea Urchin Bibimbap and Galbi as well as the full, award-winning wine list and artisanal cocktails available.

Döner Haus

Döner Haus, in the East Village, is a passion project from Nikolaus von Solodkoff that brings real German-style Döner kebabs to New York City.Driven by the mantra, “we do one thing and do it right,” Döner Haus offers three menu items: Döner Kebab,a crispy Turkish style bread-pocket made specifically for Döner Haus overstuffed with the customer’s choice of beef orchicken, layered with locally sourced vegetables, and lathered with garlic sauce, ensuring that each bite delivers perfection; Haus Fries, fries made incredibly crispy and finished with a signature German-Turkish seasoning that brings an entirely unique flavor profile to New York; and the Döner Box, beef or chicken döner served over Haus Fries with a salad on the side.

All the gyro cones have no fillers of any kind, such as wheat or soy; they are 100% meat and 100% halal so Döner Haus can bring delicious, authentic German-style Döner kebabs to everyone.

Döner Haus is the ideal Father’s Day meal for delivery, or to pick up and enjoy with dad throughout one of Manhattan’s beautiful parks.

ICHIRAN

ICHIRAN, the world’s leading expert in Tonkotsu ramen, has made their famous ramen more attainable for busy families by offering both delivery and their take-home ramen kit. Each kit features three servings of individually packed, house made Hakata-style noodles, tonkotsu soup concentrate, and original spicy seasoning, generously portioned for dad to share with the family. The team at ICHIRAN is committed to providing the most authentic and quality flavor Tonkotsu ramen experience using the finest ingredients, masterful techniques, and family secret preparations by gifted artisans. The ramen kits allow one to enjoy their renowned restaurant quality ramen at home. Additionally, for Father’s Day and running through the end of July, ICHIRAN is offering discounted bundle deals for their take-home ramen kits which you can learn more about from their website here.

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