Father’s Day is right around the corner. Looking for a way to show dad you appreciate him? Here are 11 places to take dad for a special meal on Father’s Day weekend. This year’s list includes places for BBQ and brews, Tomahawk steaks, colossal king crab legs, braised short rib eggs benedict, Cajun salmon, and raw oysters. Most of these eateries have alfresco dining so you can take advantage (fingers crossed!) of the weekend’s great weather.
Sogno
Father’s Day reservations start at 11:30am on June 21 for a menu including local oysters, truffle fries, pizze, involtini di lasagne, pesto gnocchi, ribeye, lamb shank, grilled branzino, and much more. Special menu items for Father’s Day include Octopus Carpaccio, 42 oz Prime Tomahawk, and braised oxtail. 304 Cambridge Rd, Woburn, 781-625-1300, sognoitalian.com
Danversport
Known for its lavish buffets, Danversport will be serving up brunch from 9am to 2pm. You can look forward to choosing from a wide range of sweets and savories, including bagels with lox, homemade waffles, braised short rib eggs benedict, crepes, and a flavored iced coffee station (plus a whole lot more). For reservations click here. 161 Elliott St., Danvers, 978-774-8622, danversport.com
Appleton Farms
Bring Dad to Appleton Farms on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend for their own seasonal wood-fired pizza, local beer, wine and cider, local BBQ, and live music! Appleton will be slinging their famous pies which are not to be missed! Notch Brewing will be on-site serving up some beer, wine, and cider, with barbecue from Fat Belly Food Truck and sweet treats from Down River Ice Cream. Enjoy music from Orville Giddings and Gravity Rising! For tickets, click here. 219 County Road, Hamilton & Ipswich.
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davio’s Lynnfield location is doing something pretty cutting edge these days. By incorporating fresh produce and herbs from the adjacent Whole Foods’ rooftop garden, they bring to the menu incredibly fresh ingredients. Modeled after the Boston location, the restaurant boasts a fireplace and alfresco seating. Known for their Northern Italian Brandt Beef steaks and handmade pastas, Steve DiFillippo and his team present fine dining at its best.
427 Walnut St., Lynnfield, 781-944-4810, davios.com/lynnfield
La Fina
This steakhouse in Andover is straight out of the gilded age run through a sleek modern filter. The second restaurant in the LaRosa family, La Fina has a menu just as glamorous as its décor. Think plump, fresh oysters in the fried oyster appetizer, Gnocchi Al Tartufo, and, of course, steaks. Only prime grade beef from the best cuts makes it to the table here, cooked in a broiler that reaches a blazing 1,400 degrees F, then rested for 10 minutes before a final sear.
27 Main St., Andover, 978-475-4082, lafinarestaurant.com
Pellana Restaurant
Pellana Steakhouse is tough to beat when it comes to prime grade steaks and chops and high quality seafood. Offering a choice of over 400 domestic and imported wines, it’s no wonder they were granted the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator. Opulent and refined, Pellana is a place for those with discriminating tastes.
9 Rear Sylvan St., Peabody, 978-531-4800, pellanasteakhouse.com
Teresa’s Prime
Teresa’s Prime Steakhouse is both sophisticated and fun. Executive chef Nick Yebba Jr. offers a wide selection of house cut Prime Beef, Italian specialties, and the freshest seafood dishes around. All this paired with a refined ambiance and a 5-star staff make Teresa’s Prime a must visit.
20 Elm St. (Rte. 62), North Reading, 978-276-0044, teresasprime.com
The Bancroft
It’s hard to beat the combination of prime beef, craft cocktails, and sleek vibe at this Burlington steakhouse. The eclectic décor makes the large room seem intimate—and if privacy is what you need, polished glass and steel walls seal off rooms for high-level negotiations. The thoughtful menu covers all the steakhouse classics, but also draws culinary influences from around the world, offering inventive salads, small plates, and a large selection of gluten-free items.
15 Third Ave., Burlington, 781-221-2100, the-bancroft.com
The Liberty Hotel
Take dad to The Liberty’s annual Father’s Day BBQ on June 21. Executive Chef Patrick Bassett will be serving up a spread that includes Slow-Roasted Suckling Pig, Cajun salmon, Mesquite BBQ Chicken, and Baby Back Ribs, all accompanied by a selection of artisan side dishes. Guests can also enjoy craft cocktails, music, yard games, and more throughout the afternoon. Food will be served from 2:00–4:00 PM. The bar will open at 2:00 PM. Dad can also enjoy golf simulator activation by Traveling Tee Time. Tickets can be purchased here. 215 Charles Street, Boston, 617-224-4000, libertyhotel.com
Mooo….
The Burlington location of Mooo…. provides a spot for an upscale meal featuring chilled seafood, Maine lobster bisque, Japanese Wagyu beef dumplings, sirloin carpaccio, and crispy calamari. If dad wants steak their menu features a long list of options including prime ribeye, filet mignon, and dry aged porterhouse. Dad can add either a broiled Maine lobster or roasted bone marrow to his steak on his special day. 86 Cambridge, Burlington, 781-270-0100, moooburlington.com
Post 1917, Lexington and Reading
Join Post 1917 in Reading or their newer location in Lexington to pamper Dad will a luxurious meal. Dad can enjoy a Seafood Tower with chilled lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, oysters, Alaskan King Crab, and more. If Dad is a steak lover he can complement his ribeye or filet with a special sauce flight. 27 Waltham Street, Lexington, 781-377-1917, 136 Haven Street, Reading 781-942-0001, post1917.com