Restaurants and bars across Houston are celebrating dads with steaks, bbq, whiskey and more in honor of Father’s Day (which falls on Sunday, June 16). Here’s where to sip, dine and enjoy family time in Houston this year:
1891 American Eatery & Bar, 702 East 11th
The Cowboy Plate—just what Dad wants this Father’s Day! Enjoy a 10 oz ribeye with cowboy butter, dressed baked potato, corn bread, and an iced cold Tivoli Outlaw Draft Beer for $30. Available June 15-16.
Amrina, 3 Waterway Square
Enjoy a signature “steak board” with cuts including a 6-ounce filet mignon, 18-ounce bone-in ribeye, Rosewood Wagyu and more, with seasonings from masala rub to bone marrow butter. Amrina will also feature two Bourbon flights that are not regularly on the menu.
Armandos, 2630 Westheimer
Father’s Day brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring highlights from huevos rancheros to churro waffles with cajeta sauce.
Artisans, 5745 Westheimer
Artisans is offering a Bourbon Flight Friday through Sunday in honor of National Bourbon Day and Father’s Day. For $35, sip on Johnny Walker Blue Label, Bulleit Rye and Blade and Bow. The restaurant will also offer a three-day Father’s Day special of six-hour braised Beef Shank Thor Hammer served with French mashed potatoes and asparagus for $99.
The Audrey Restaurant, 9595 Six Pines
From Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16, guests can enjoy a 24-ounce Porterhouse Oscar-style Steak with whiskey glazed fingerlings for $99.
Axelrad, 1517 Alabama
Axelrad is hosting a Rad Dad Market, complete with dad-centric items, baked goods and more, with drink specials including $4 Overholt Rye, $8 Overholt Rye Old Fashioneds and $20 buckets of beer from noon to 8 p.m.
Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd
Enjoy a three-course Dad’s Day brunch ($56 per person, $15 per child) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with features including fried green tomatoes with crab remoulade, beef tenderloin and egg, and chocolate cake with peach compote and brandy ice cream.
Bayou & Bottle, 1300 Lamar
Enjoy a $15 burger, fries and local beer combo from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse, 2101 Washington, 4500 Montrose
The fun-loving pizza bar is toasting dads with $15 Buckets of Beer with purchase of a pizza.
Brasserie 19, 1962 West Gray
Father’s Day specials include crispy baby artichoke with Meyer lemon, branzino with Camargue red rice, N.Y. strip with black olive sauce, salted caramel mousse and more.
Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith
On Father’s Day, seatings are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch and 5 to 8 p.m. to dinner Dig into Creole favorites like Eggs Brennan and Crawfish Enchilada at brunch, and dinner selections such as Gulf Fish Pontchartrain and Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop. No online reservations will be taken for the holiday; call 713-522-9711.
The Capital Grille, multiple locations
This year, Dads can enjoy a 22-ounce prime bone-in ribeye with truffle butter and caramelized shallot jus, with a Caymus 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon available to order by the glass.
Caracol, 2200 Post Oak
Families can enjoy a bountiful brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($55 per person, $15 per child), featuring live music and coastal Mexican favorites. https://www.caracol.net/news-item/fathers-day-brunch-1/
Cocody, 1971 West Gray
The refined restaurant has created a special just for the holiday – a Center Cut Beef Wellington served with wild mushroom bourbon cream sauce and sauteed green asparagus, offered for $59 per person in addition to the restaurant’s new seasonal brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CRU, 2800 Kirby, 9595 Six Pines
In addition to its a la carte offerings, CRU is honoring dads with a special brunch menu ($35) and dinner specials featuring PlumpJack wine pairings. Enjoy features such as smoked salmon deviled egg toast, steak and eggs, chocolate molten lava cake and $8 mimosas at brunch; or Allen Brothers filet mignon for $45 with premium wine pairings for $25 at dinner.
Cyclone Anaya’s, multiple locations
Cyclone Anaya’s locations across Houston are spoiling dads with a choice of Tres Leches Pancakes or free Tres Leches Cake.
Doris Metropolitan, 2815 South Shepherd
The steakhouse will be toasting to the occasion by offering complimentary engraved flasks filled with Maker’s Mark Old Fashioneds from June 14-16, plus a special Bourbon Flight available throughout the weekend. Although usually closed, it will be open on Sunday for Father’s Day from 4 to 9 p.m.
Duchess, 1131 Uptown Park
The Father’s Day special features three lamb lollipops, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes and an Old Fashioned for $45.
Duck N Bao, multiple locations
With locations in Cypress, Memorial and Rice Village, Duck N Bao will offer each table a complimentary order of dumplings with the purchase of an entree.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, multiple locations
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; plus a special pour of a limited-edition batch of Eddie V’s single barrel select Blanton’s Bourbon. 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.
Eunice, 3737 Buffalo Speedway
Indulge in the Father’s Day steak special, priced at $55, and featuring ribeye with crawfish butter, asparagus, potatoes and chanterelle mushrooms.
Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park
Etoile Cuisine et Bar will be open on Father’s Day offering a special brunch menu from award-winning Chef Philippe Verpiand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (plus dinner until 9 pm.). Dine on French onion soup, escargot, vanilla brioche pain perdu, and beef tenderloin with frites and au poivre sauce.
Feges BBQ, 8217 Long Point
Rocking indoor and outdoor seating, TVs and an enclosed play area for kiddos, the family-friendly Spring Branch location promises special treats for Dad all day alongside smokin’ hot brisket, ribs, and pulled pork.
Georgia James, 3503 West Dallas
In addition to an ace menu of Texas steakhouse faves, Father’s Day features include a 22-ounce Cowboy Ribeye aged in smoked beef tallow for $115 and a Crawfish Oscar add-on for $22.
Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Boulevard
Join in the Father-Child Dinger Derby, with competitions from noon to 8 p.m. Each participating father-child pair will have the chance to take 20 swings total, with the highest point total winning a free 90-minute batting bay experience. Familes can also enjoy brunch, all-day bites and a bounce house for the kids.
Hongdae 33, 9889 Bellaire
The AYCE Korean barbecue hot spot will offer BOGO beer and soju this Father’s Day, first come, first served.
Hugo’s, 1600 Westheimer
Enjoy Hugo’s famous brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring regional Mexican brunch favorites alongside live music. Cost is $55 per person, $15 per child, plus beverage, tax and gratuity. Dinner is a la carte.
J-Bar-M Barbecue, 2201 Leeland
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., folks can get a Father’s Day beef rib plate special ($45) with mashed potatoes and gravy and fire-roasted spring onions, plus one domestic bottled beer. The beef ribs will be available for purchase by the pound ($36) with a la carte sides.
Jūn, 420 East 20th
Brunch is back at Jūn, starting on Father’s day and featuring family-style brunch. Reservations are encouraged, with walk-ins available at the counter and bar.
Kenny & Ziggy’s, 1743 Post Oak
Kenny & Ziggy’s will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering its full menu and well as a dine-in only special. Get a 24-ounce Roumanian Steak with your choice of two sides plus a Father’s Day cocktail for $49.95 plus tax and gratuity.
Le Jardinier, 5500 Main
Enjoy a three-course brunch at thiss French fine-dining concept by The Bastion Collection, with a seasonal menu crafted by chef de cuisine Felipe Botero and pastry chef Tiffani Gkaris. Cost is $125 per guest and featured dishes include cured bass with buttermilk, poppy seeds, mango and Persian cucumber; striploin with artichokes and Carolina Gold risotto with crab, melted and crispy leeks and preserved lemon. A special kids menu is priced at $55, featuring butter and cheese pasta, brownie a la mode and more.
Loch Bar, 4444 Westheimer
Features include a Prime Rib Surf and Turf ($75) with an 8-ounce prime rib, Maryland crab cake, horseradish potatoes and creamed spinach; plus whiskey flights from Loch Bar’s cocktail menu. All diners will receive a surprise takeaway gift to mark the occasion.
Loro, 1001 West 11th
Enjoy a Father’s Day Prime Rib Dinner Special ($29.95), available for dine-in only from June 14-16 from 4 p.m. onwards. and featuring smoked prime rib, yuzu-horseradish cream, charred Chinese broccoli and brisket jus.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, 4224 San Felipe, 963 Bunker Hill
Throughout Father’s Day weekend (Friday-Sunday), Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette is offering dads a special 32-ounce Tomahawk Steak with bourbon ‘shrooms, roasted garlic and horseradish butter for $125.
Lulu’s River Oaks, 2518 Kirby Dr.
Specials include Tagliata ($125) featuring a grilled 42-ounce certified angus bone-in ribeye with confit potatoes and your choice of side served family style; the Wagyu Burger ($19) served with truffle fries; or the 18-ounce Bone-in Wagyu Ribeye ($80), a cowboy cut bone-in prime akaushi ribeye with a choice of side.
Lyric Market, 411 Smith
Lyric Market is offering a WhistlePig Whiskey Flight for $30, featuring a tasting trio of Piggyback Rye, Piggyback Bourbon, and WhistlePig 10 Year, available June 14-16 at Lyric Bar.
Mandito’s Tex-Mex, 5101 Bellaire, 9910 Gaston
Enjoy Saturday and Sunday brunch 1 a.m. to 2 p.m., including specials like the Migas Plate (12.75), Chilaquilles Rojos ($12.75) and Bloody Marys, Bloody Marias and Mimosas ($12 each).
Marmo, 888 Westheimer
The fine dining hotspot offers a Father’s Day special – Wagyu & Whiskey ($110) including a dry-aged wagyu ribeye paired with a Black Manhattan.
Molina’s Cantina, 7901 Westheimer, 3801 Bellaire, 6300 FM 1463
Toast to Dad with $8.50 margaritas all day on Father’s Day available for dine-in.
Mutiny Wine Room, 1124 Usener
Enjoy a Father’s Day Steak and Bordeaux pairing: Painted Hills Farms Ribeye for two for $75; or go for Tasting flights of a left bank Bordeaux and a right bank Bordeaux, 3 ounces each of four glasses for $25. The specials are available June 14-16.
Nobu Houston, 5115 Westheimer
Available on Sunday, June 16 and throughout the following week, treat dad a 32-ounce Angus Prime Beef Tomahawk Ribeye ($150) that has been marinated in Shiokoji, a fermented rice malt that gives a slightly sweet, dry aged flavor.
Norigami, 2715 Bissonnet
Enjoy Norigami’s Wagyu-Three-Ways special with one nigiri, one skewer and one hand roll for $25. Additionally, there will be a Steak and Potato Dish in the Omakase. Try these alongside a complimentary Japanese Whiskey highball.
Phat Eatery, 23119 Colonial Parkway
Dads get a complimentary, richly flavored Malaysian entree and pint of draft beer with the purchase of an entree of equal or greater value. One free entree and beer per table, dine-in only.
Pitch 25, 2120 Walker
The fun-loving sports hub and beer park will open at 11 a.m. with a full day of events, activities, giveaways and more. Highlights include Beer Pong all day, free play Dodgeball from noon to 4 p.m., and free play Axe Throwing from 3 to 6 p.m.
Rainbow Lodge, 2011 Ella
A la carte brunch features include fried Texas quail and grits, duck chilaquiles, short rib Benedict, rainbow trout and $2 mimosas with reservations from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner runs from 5 to 9 p.m. with Lodge favorites like bison tenderloin and lump blue crab cakes.
State Fare, 947 Gessner, 15930 City Walk,1900 Hughes Landing
From Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16, enjoy a 14-ounce Bourbon Apple Butter Pork Porterhouse with smoky bacon potato salad for $38.
Steak 48, 4444 Westheimer
The steakhouse will open early at noon for lunch service and will close at 9 p.m., offering highlights like crispy shrimp, chicken fried lobster tails and an extensive raw bar selection, plus an off-menu butcher’s cut steak.
Sushi by Hidden, 5216 Morningside
With just 10 seats, lucky diners can enjoy a $20 one-nigiri and one-hand roll special to pair with a complimentary glass of Japanese whiskey.
Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 6401 Woodway,1140 Eldridge
Sylvia’s is celebrating Father’s Day with a special, three-course menu ($34.95) in addition to its regular menu.
Toro Toro, 1300 Lamar
The Four Seasons Latin steakhouse presents a special prix-fixe dinner, served family-style for up to four guests, priced at $350. Enjoy smoked guacamole, 32-ounce tomahawk steak, lobster mac, potato three way, grilled asparagus, heirloom carrots and the restaurant’s famous La Bomba dessert, plus a bottle of Caymus Cabernet.
Treebeards, 9655 Katy Freeway
The Bunker Hill location is offering $2 Drafts for Dad, available all day.
Uchi, 904 Westheimer
Enjoy a Fathers Day Omakase featuring Lamb Loin with edamame mint soubise, Tokyo turnips and pistachios; Grilled Black Tiger Prawns with Thai basil oil and picked tomatoes; Australian Ribeye Hot Rock with yuzo kosho and more. Price is $350 for two people.
Uchiko, 1801 Post Oak
Uchiko’s Father’s Day Omakase features, madai and kurodai, sunomono, soft shell maki, lobster tom hha, dry-aged riveye with A5 fries and more. Cost is $300 for two.
The Union Kitchen, 9920 Gaston; 9955 Barker Cypress; 12538 Memorial; 23918 US-59 North; 3452 Ella
Enjoy Father’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with feature sfrom brisket deviled eggs and filet chimichurri eggs benny to a Banana Bread Old Fashioned.
URBE, 1101 Uptown Park
The casual kitchen will offer a Mexican street food buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $42 per person and $15 per child.
Whiskey Cake, multiple locations
Treat Dad to the Bone-In Short Rib special, served with English peas and farro risotto for $31. The gastropub will also feature its “Pig & Twig” cocktail, a blend of candied bacon-washed WhistlePig Piggyback Bourbon, spiced maple simple and maple-infused Luxardos for $15.
Wild Oats, 1222 Witte
Families can enjoy a brunch spread on Father’s Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with all-you-can-eat selections from campechana, charred elote salad and mini cinnamon rolls and to chicken fried steak, wild boar shanks and biscuits and gravy.
Willie’s Grill & Icehouse, multiple locations
Families can enjoy Single Stacker burgers for $8.99, the Double Stacker for $9.99, and the Hickory BBQ Double Bacon Stacker (two beef patties with double bacon) for $12.99.
Xochi, 1777 Walker
Treat dad to an epic Oaxacan brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $55 per person/$15 per child and there will be live music from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Zanti Cucina Italiana, 1958 West Gray
The kitchen will feature Pappardelle Carbonara, Veal Chop Alla Parmigiana and Zabaglione made with sweet marsala wine, egg yolk, mixed berries and a lady finger cookie. These specials will be available from June 13–16.
We will be updating this list in the days leading up to Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16. If you have a restaurant to add, please send details to dish@houstonpress.com.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2024.
