Austin-Area Father's Day Dining Guide: 2019 Edition

AUSTIN, TX — Father's Day is right around the corner (it's on June 16), and it's never too early planning for that special day to show dad some love. Fortunately, shops and restaurants poised to offer special deals abound in Austin.

Here are some of those establishments awaiting eagerly for you to celebrate the old man, father, papa, pop, pa, pappy, papito, el jefe or, simply, dad.

CARPENTERS HALL

400 Josephine St.

Situated within The Carpenter Hotel — a 93-room lodging sites enclosed in a terra-cotta block building nestled in the century old pecan grove at the edge of Zilker Park — Carpenters Hall is the modern neighborhood restaurant. There's an in-house bakery there along with a pasta program led by executive chef Grae Nonas (formerly of LA’s Jon & Vinny’s, Austin’s Olamaie, and a James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef finalist and Food & Wine Best New Chef 2015). On the menu are takes on local and regional dishes paying tribute to the culinary influences of German, Czech and Mexican settlers who shaped what’s considered Texas cuisine that we enjoy today. For Father’s Day, Carpenters Hall is offering special menu items for brunch and dinner, in addition to their regular offerings. Specials include:

• Hot Juicy Beef Sandwich with Comté, piparras, griddle red onions and Tony’s remoulade on house-made rye bread.
• Chicken Parmesan Wings tossed in marinara and topped with parmesan, basil, lemon zest and black pepper.
• Grilled Shrimp Wedge Salad.
• Chicory Caesar with avocado, pecorino sardo, croutons and fried clams.

Sounds delicious, right? Reservations are available on RESY.

Image courtesy of The Carpenter Hotel.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

11590 Research Blvd.

Take dad to Carrabba's Italian Grill to enjoy his favorite dish and bring another home for just $10. For guests wanting to enjoy more of their Italian favorites, for a limited time, guests can dine-in at Carrabba's Italian Grill restaurants and order any regularly priced entrée and take home their choice of a made-from-scratch entrée such as Chicken Bryan or Lasagne, with a soup or salad for just $10. The offer is not available for Filet or Ribeye. The take home entrée must be of equal or lesser value. Offer not available for carry-out or delivery. More information here: https://www.carrabbas.com/offers/bring-homemade-home.

Photo courtesy of Carrabba's Italian Grill.

CRÚ FOOD & WINE BAR

238 W. 2nd Street #13

CRÚ is honoring Dads all day long on June 16 with their choice of brunch or dinner. A planned three-course prix fixe brunch menu will yield a bounty of offerings for only $26. Plus with mimosas and bellinis for $3 each, you can have a fulfilling brunch without straining your wallet. If dinner is more dad's bag, CRÚ is also offering a spectacular three-course dinner plus a bottle of Beaulieu Vineyards Tapestry Reserve wine for two for $120. Each person gets a CRÚ house salad, an 8-ounce filet mignon with a side of truffle potato gratin and green beans, with a shared Molten Chocolate Cake to top it off. The bottle of BV is also shared between two diners. For reservations, call (512) 472-9463.

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DESERT DOOR DISTILLERY

211 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX

Desert Door Distillery will host its Fine Southern Father's Day event on Sunday, June 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to celebrate dad at the distillery with music from Austin-based songwriter Jason Robert Blum, Salt Lick BBQ and sotol cocktails. The event is free, and BBQ from The Salt Lick will be available for purchase until sold out. Tickets for the BBQ offerings — we're talkin' chopped brisket sandwiches to bison chili dogs and accompanying sides — can be purchased in advance at http://bit.ly/finesouthernfathersday. Attendees can also enjoy offerings from local artisans Zilker Belts and Maufrais, who will be offering complimentary, custom hat shaping. All event details can be found via the Facebook event page HERE. Live music will begin at 3 p.m. with Austin-based songwriter Jason Robert Blum. While enjoying music, party guests can cool off with Desert Door spring cocktails and the bartender’s favorite of the day, The Sotol’d Fashioned. Here's a recap:

WHEN:
Saturday, June 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Live music by Jason Robert Blum from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
FACEBOOK EVENT LINK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/376160576334239/
BBQ TICKET LINK:
http://bit.ly/finesouthernfathersday

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Desert Door
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desertdoorsotol/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desertdoor/
Website: https://www.desertdoor.com/

Image courtesy of Desert Door.

EAST AUSTIN HOTEL

1108 E. 6th St.

Father’s Day Specials: Specials for Father’s Day: Celebrate dad at Austin's hottest, new boutique hotel this Father's Day. The hotel's global diner Sixth and Waller will feature $10 double bacon jalapeño cheeseburgers for dad’s big day. Make it a pool day at East Austin Hotel’s Summer Swell with the yacht-rock edition of the poolside series, complete with food & drink specials including $5 painkillers and $2 Pearl beer can. Time: Sixth and Waller Special all day; Summer Swell Yacht-Rock from 2-6 p.m. Tickets: Summer Swell tickets available HERE for $30.

East Austin Hotel, courtesy photo.

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR

320 E 2nd St.

The Domain, 11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140

Fewer things say "I love you, dad" more powerfully than a 35-ounce prime Tomahawk steak, described by restaurant officials "as legendary as dad himself." The tomahawk can serve as the centerpiece to a $99 three-course meal Fleming's will offer to celebrate Father's Day. The offer is good through Father’s Day weekend, June 15-17. Guests can also celebrate dad with a premium bourbon tasting experience of Basil Hayden’s, Buffalo Trace & Knob Creek throughout the weekend. Does dad prefer a late breakfast or brunh? Fleming’s will also be opening early at 10 a.m. on Father’s Day, June 17, and offering a three-course brunch menu, featuring delicious classics such as its Steak & Egg Scramble, featuring sliced filet mignon, blistered tomatoes and caramelized onions, served with a scramble of farm fresh eggs and vegetables. The main menu will be available all day. Visit FlemingsSteakhouse.com to make your Father’s Day reservation today.

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GERALDINE'S

605 Davis St.

Two words: Bourbon and steak. Geraldine’s is offering special appetizers and main courses with bourbon pairings for Father’s Day this year, including corn bread with duck fat gravy, chicharrons, an 8-ounce akaushi filet, and pommes puree. To fill the remaining senses, there also will be live local music, featuring Austin’s favorite yacht rockers, Heavy Mellow. The band will play from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The menu dubbed "Dad-Cation" will be offered from 6 p.m. to midnight. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Call (512) 476.4755.

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PERRY'S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE DOWNTOWN + Domain NORTHSIDE

114 W 7th St.

11801 Domain Blvd.

Perry’s is celebrating Dad all day by opening early. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the restaurant will offer the dinner menu for guests to enjoy earlier in the day for the special occasion, along with a list of libations — including bloody marys, mimosas and brandy milk punch oh my! Perry’s will also offer its off-the-menu Bison Cowboy Chop all day along with the iconic Sunday Supper Special available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., so dad can enjoy the famous seven-finger high Pork Chop, a salad and the decadent Dessert Trio for just $34.95. Reservations can be made via OpenTable at www.perryssteakhouse.com.

Main Perry's Steakhouse & Grill dining room at The Domain Northside offers atmosphere conducive to "...an intimate dinner, business meeting, elegant celebration or Perry's special Pork Chop Friday Lunch," officials wrote. Photo courtesy of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille.

PLUCKERS WING BAR

Various locations

Dads will eat free at all Pluckers Wing Bar locations this Father's Day on Sunday, June 16. To that end, dads can enjoy a complimentary entrée, side, and non-alcoholic beverage (up to a $15 value) from Pluckers’ extensive menu when they show their Pluckers Club or Pluckers Club Lite membership on the Pluckers mobile app upon arrival. The Pluckers app is now available on iTunes and Google Play and allows members to ditch the Pluckers Club card and explore more ways than ever to earn points and keep up with the latest specials, events, and competitions.

Pluckers menu includes such fan favorites as Fried Pickles, Holy Macaroni, the Bypass Burger topped with bacon, cheddar, grilled onions, and jalapeños, and the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. Additionally, Pluckers will offer their famous wings paired with signature sauces Buffalo, Spicy BBQ, or Spicy Ranch, along with unique flavors Fire in the Hole, Ginger Peach Sriracha, Gochujang, or Spicy Mandarin.

For more information on Father’s Day at Pluckers, visit www.pluckers.com or the Pluckers Wing Bar Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Pluckers.

SCHOLZ GARTEN
1607 San Jacinto Blvd.

Scholz Garten will host a Dad's Day Out this Father's Day on Sunday, June 16, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature live music by Departure, the ultimate Journey tribute band, and DJ Giant Hornets from Japan. Dads can enjoy free open lane bowling, yard games hosted by Texas Playboys, mustache face painting by Austin Facial Hair Club, and an Amurica TX photo trailer. Scholz will have hot dogs, barbecue, burgers, whiskey, and cold beer for sale, and there will be a Round Rock Express ticket raffle for dads to enter to win.

Image courtesy of Scholz Garten.

SECOND BAR + KITCHEN DOMAIN NORTHSIDE

3121 Palm Way #101

This popular eatery will offer specials all weekend long, before and during the big day. From June 14 to June 16, treat dad to a Father’s Day-exclusive prix fixe menu with boozy beverage pairings. Menu highlights include a 16 oz bone-in ribeye paired with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon and German chocolate cake paired with Pierre Ferrand Cognac Ambre 10 year served neat or on the rocks. Check out the menu for more details. Time: Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16 | 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Reservations: (737) 300.4800.

SECOND BAR + KITCHEN DOWNTOWN

The Austonian, 200 Congress Ave.

Second Bar + Kitchen Downtown is celebrating dads with its 2nd Annual Burger + Beer special. For only $9, pops can enjoy the restaurant’s signature Congress Burger with a choice of draft beer. Second Bar + Kitchen will also feature Old Gran-Dad Shots for $2, all day and all night. Time: Sunday, June 16 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Reservations: (512) 827.2750.

SPOETZEL BREWERY

603 E Brewery St., Shiner, TX

Last summer, the folks at Spoetzel Brewery officially opened its doors for Saturday brewery tours. This summer, they're introducing Shiner Saturdays. Kicking off for the very first time on June 15 — just in time to celebrate Father's Day, Shiner Saturdays will yield an all-day celebration hosted on the Spoetzl Brewery grounds. The event's focus is bringing people together with three things Texans of all stripes can get behind: BBQ, beer and country music, the former from those purveyors of mouth-watering goodness called Salt Lick. While there, dads can jam to live music while taking swigs of Shiner — a top Texas craft beer — while on a brewery tour, sampling old favorites and seasonal offerings from the beer lineup. To mark the inaugural Shiner Saturdays, all guests 21 years of age and up will receive a special edition commemorative glass. Dates: Saturday, June 15, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring sounds by Croy and the Boys; Saturday, July 13, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring sounds by Aaron McDonnell. Tickets can be purchased via the Eventbrite link HERE. Tickets: $25 in advance ($30 at the door), under 18 $10, and Family Pass $55 (two adults/two under 18). Parking: There will be parking available nearby to the Spoetzl Brewery.

Image courtesy of Spoetzel Brewery.

TACO CABANA

Various locations

Not to be left behind, Taco Cabana is celebrating Father’s Day weekend (6/15-6/16) with its Taco Bar Party Box. The special offering includes mixed fajitas (chicken and steak), grilled peppers and onions, rice, beans, tortillas, salsa and assorted toppings, and feeds up to 10 people for $59.89 ($5.99 per person, based on 2 oz. of meat per taco and 2 tacos per person). It’s a great option for large families or groups looking for variety, quality and value all in one, restaurant officials noted.

Fans across Texas are also invited to nominate their dads for the “TC Dad of the Year” Father’s Day giveaway. The giveaway will run from Friday 6/14 through Father’s Day on Sunday 6/16 on TC’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The winning dad will receive a TC gift card, hardware store gift card and customized “TC Dad of the Year” gift basket with all of dad’s essentials.

Here’s how to enter:

• Step 1: Post your favorite “dad life advice” to your profile (sorry, no posts to stories).
• Step 2: Include the hashtags #DadsOfTC and #Sweepstakes in your post.
• Step 3: Tag @TacoCabana.
• NOTE: Fans are encouraged to check their privacy settings to ensure their entry is visible.

YUYO

1900 Manor Dr.

This Father's Day at Yuyo bring Papa in for a complimentary Miche-llama, the eatery's Peruvian take on the michelada. It's mixed with ABW pearl snap, bloody mary mix, ají amarillo and lime juice. Brunch starts at 11 am and runs until 2:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Yuyo opens at 4:30 p.m. for dinner service. Make a reservation on line at yuyoaustin.com. If you're headed to a Broadway show, local theater, musical or comedy performance, diners also can enjoy Yuyo's 3-course theater menu with the option to add a wine pairing. For more information, visit www.yuyoaustin.com or follow Yuyo on social media.

Venue operators: Send your Father's Day event details to antonio.cantu@patch.com for inclusion in this guide.