Honor Dad with Food, Fun and Flavorful Memories this Father's Day
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This Father’s Day, skip the usual tie and give Dad something he really wants: a delicious meal, a cold drink and quality time with his favorite people. Whether he’s craving a juicy steak, a stack of cinnamon apple waffles or a day packed with games and laughter, Atlanta restaurants are stepping up with specials that celebrate the father figures in our lives in unforgettable ways. Here's where to dine and celebrate on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Multiple Locations
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is sweetening Father’s Day morning with its cinnamon apple stuffed waffle brunch special ($13.95), packed with cinnamon apple, cream cheese and pecans, then finished with a bourbon cream sauce. Later, guests can dig into the Big Daddy burger and beer combo ($19.95), starring a country-fried burger patty topped with Southern sausage gravy, a fried egg and crispy tobacco onions. Raise a glass with the “No Yard Work Today” Peach Smash ($8), a refreshing mix of Elijah Craig bourbon, brown sugar peaches, mint and ginger beer. Make reservations online.
Buckhead
Chido & Padre’s is offering regular brunch and dinner menus enhanced with flavorful Father’s Day features. Highlights include the brunch-only Nopales Oaxaca omelet with skillet hash potatoes, Morita chile salsa and queso Oaxaca ($15) and the carne asada grilled skirt steak served with ranchero sauce and tortillas ($26) available for brunch and dinner. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Gypsy Kitchen invites guests to savor the bold flavors of the Mediterranean and Middle East with Father’s Day specials like the black-eyed pea falafel served with mint labneh and chile oil ($14) and a hearty braised lamb shank with pearl couscous, preserved lemon and mint ($38)—available during dinner only. Make reservations online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill delivers beachside vibes with chef-driven Father’s Day features like shrimp pasta Alfredo in a creamy house-made sauce ($32), steak frites with garlic butter and fries ($36) and a sweet potato-crusted trout—a trio of satisfying dishes for the seafood- or steak-loving dad. Make reservations via OpenTable.
The Southern Gentleman hosts a $65 prix-fixe brunch from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with elevated Southern starters like fried green tomatoes and entrée choices that include steak and eggs with hollandaise, short rib pot roast and bourbon-glazed salmon over jambalaya rice. Dessert includes favorites like bourbon pecan pie and banana cream pie. The regular dinner menu—with added features—kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Reservations can be made online.
Midtown
Mary Mac’s Tea Room opens early at 10 a.m. for families looking to start Father’s Day with authentic Southern cuisine. Guests will enjoy an early seat at one of Atlanta’s most-iconic dining rooms and menu classics including fried chicken, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, pot likker and Georgia peach cobbler.
West Midtown & Upper Westside
Your 3rd Spot invites families to trade the steakhouse for a 30,000-square-foot social dining and gaming playground. From 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., guests can enjoy unlimited access to more than 100 curated experiences, DJ playing Dad’s favorite songs and themed packages like the “Dadventurer,” “Father’s Feast” and the “MVP” (Most Valuable Parent). Activities include a dad garden station, two family photo booths and dad and daughter dances. Dining highlights include a six- or eight-course Taste & Explore menu by chef Stuart Rogers and a dedicated kids’ meal with beignets and ice cream. It’s a full-day celebration of fatherhood—served with fun, flavor and a side of nostalgia. View full details and book experiences online (special pricing for members booking before June 5).
Treat Dad to a meal as bold and unforgettable as he is. Chichería Mexican Kitchen is firing up the flavor with a 12 oz grilled ribeye, served with burnt gem lettuce, macha sauce and Mexican chorizo beurre blanc ($29).
Reynoldstown
Treat Dad to bold island flavors and special features at Wylie & Rum. Start with the Yah Mon sampler—jerk wings, shrimp fritters and crispy empanadas. For the main course, the Jerk Daddy steak brings the heat with an 8 oz jerk-glazed flank steak, creamy mac and cheese and garlic green beans. Brunching? The Island Rise-Up Waffle is stacked with whipped cream, fresh fruit and jerk bacon. Toast to Dad with the Island Papa Punch, a rum lover’s dream. Want to keep the good vibes going? Take the glass home for just $5 more. Book reservations online.
Outside the Perimeter
Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar at Halcyon is serving a brunch special fit for meat lovers until 4 p.m. The Steak Lover’s omelet ($15) is filled with filet mignon, smoked Gouda, mushrooms and caramelized onions. For dinner, Dad can go all in with the King’s Cut, a 34-ounce bone-in CAB tomahawk ribeye ($125) paired with a loaded baked potato. Guests can toast to Dad with the Fatherly Fashioned cocktail, featuring Redemption bourbon, smoke-infused maple syrup and Angostura bitters ($14). Reservations can be made online.
Steak & Grace in Dunwoody is the go-to neighborhood steakhouse for a relaxed but elevated Father’s Day celebration. With a menu built around expertly prepared steaks, bourbon-forward cocktails and a refined-yet-comfortable ambiance, it’s an ideal choice for dads who enjoy the classics done right. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails presents a $65 prix-fixe Father’s Day menu ($32.50 for kids) featuring elevated Southern fare in a charming garden setting. Starters like watermelon gazpacho and candied bacon deviled eggs lead into entrees such as shrimp and grits, Southern-fried chicken breast, Farmhouse omelet or wagyu medallions. Don't forget to ask about the featured desserts to complete the celebration. Reservations can be made online.
Ocean & Acre offers a blend of land and sea with specials like braised beef short rib served with Yukon Gold potato puree and red wine pan jus ($38). Seafood lovers can share the seafood tower for two, stacked with oysters, mussels, snow crab, tuna tartare and shrimp ($70). Reservations can be made online.
Editor’s note: This article was posted on June 2, 2025. Please be aware that pricing, hours of operation, availability of specials and menu items may change over time. For the most up-to-date information, please refer directly to the restaurants mentioned above.