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The Best Father’s Day Restaurants In NYC To Book This Weekend

With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday (June 26), there’s still time to book a memorable meal here in NYC at a great restaurant. Many spots are offering special Father’s Day menu, cocktails, and menu items that Dad will surely love. From classic steakhouses to rooftop bars, we’ve put together your last-minute guide to booking a Father’s Day reservation this weekend. Here’s where to have on your radar!

1. Great Jones Distillery, NoHo

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Manhattan’s first and only whiskey distillery is hosting lots of Father’s Day activities this year, including a ‘Dads Go Free’ promotion on distillery tours, a “Dad’s Happy Meal” at its restaurant ($25 Burger + Old Fashioned combo), and free desserts for dads during their jazz brunch. Their jazz brunch is set to happen on Sunday June 18, and the other programming will be happening all weekend long! Learn more about Great Jones Distillery’s Father’s Day events here.

Where: 686 Broadway

2. Virginia’s, East Village

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Virginia’s is a tried-and-true East Village staple who’s American bistro-style food has won the hearts of plenty of New York dads! This Father’s Day they’ll be serving up all their classics including brunch hits like Brioche French Toast as well as savory hamburgers, Crab Cake Benedict, Jake’s Fried Chicken Sandwich, and much more. It’s the perfect no frills American spot that will get the job done this year. See their full menu and plan your visit here.

Where: 200 E 3rd St

3. NoMad Diner, Midtown

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Feast on Father’s Day diner classics at NoMad Diner, where they’ll be serving items like Arlo Dogs (kimchi, kewpie mayo and crispy shallots on a brioche roll), Spaetzle Mac and Cheese (smoked Gouda and cheddar), Disco Fries, and so much more. The craveable comfort food will hit the spot for Dad and the best part is you can go nearly any time since it’s serving an all day menu. See the full menu and plan your visit to NoMad Diner here!

Where: 11 E 31st St

4. Skirt Steak, Midtown

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This acclaimed NYC steakhouse by renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel  is serving up his famous Skirt Steak Sandwich for Father’s Day this year alongside bottomless homemade hot and crispy french fries. It’s loaded with its famous steak, caramelized onions, sliced and melted Gruyere cheese, peppercorn béarnaise sauce, and topped with fries alongside a side of chimichurri. Is your mouth drooling yet, because ours is! Plus, the pre-fixe option also comes with a special The Right Hand Man Cocktail to celebrate your dad as a right hand man. See Skirt Steak’s full menu and plan your visit here!

Where: 835 6th Ave

5. The Standard, High Line

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Take Dad to The Standard, High Line this Sunday, who has one of our favorite outdoor patio/beer gardens on the West Side. This spot is more of a hangout spot than a sit-down restaurant, but it’s still pretty sweet. You can play ping pong, grab a seat at a picnic table and take advantages of their Father’s Day specials. This year they are $15 Beer + shot combo (Sundaze Lage + choice of liquor or dead stock 1oz pour), $12 Smashed Burgers, and $12 BBQ Lamb Ribs. Learn more about the promotion and how to book your spot here!

Where: 848 Washington St

6. Cathédrale, East Village

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The breathtaking Cathédrale is hosting a brand new Father’s Day Feast: Wagyu Dinner this year, which includes their 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk served with a Tomato Provençal, Capers, Shallot, Champagne Vinegar salad to start, alongside Arlington Potatoes and Green Market Asparagus family-style for the table. The meal will run you $295 per party and feeds a total of 4 people. Not to mention this restaurant is one of the most beautiful in the entire city. Learn more about the meal and how you can book your spot here!

Where: 112 E 11th St

7. Peter Luger Steak House, Williamsburg

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Peter Luger Steak House is one of the oldest restaurants in NYC, and for Father’s Day this year they’re serving all kinds of hand-selected USDA Prime Beef, which is dry-aged and butchered in-house, as well as signature dishes. Some of this year’s highlights include The Porterhouse (Steak for Two, or Three, or Four…), Luger’s Sizzling Bacon (Extra Thick by the Slice), The Luger-Burger (exclusively available during lunch), Sides including Creamed Spinach and German Fried Potatoes, and Desserts like the ‘Holy Cow’ Ice Cream Sundae, and ‘Schlag.’ Book a table here and see why it’s been iconic for over 135 years. See the full menu and book your spot here.

Where: 178 Broadway, Brooklyn

8. Everdene, Midtown

Everdene, the restaurant and bar at Virgin Hotels New York, one of the Best New U.S. Hotels
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For a rooftop bar vibe this Sunday, head to Everdene at Virgin Hotels New York, who’s serving a tasting of curated selections of Jefferson’s Bourbon – aged at sea, for a cigar + whiskey experience on the terrace. It’s happening from 12 – 6 pm on Sunday! Or, for something more sit-down, try their brunch menu and curated cocktail program. Learn more about the event and how to book a table here!

Where: 1227 Broadway

9. Bar Blondeau, Williamsburg

Interior of Bar Blondeau in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Bar Blondeau not only offers insane sweeping skyline views for Father’s Day, but also a fantastic seasonal French-inspired seafood menu and great cocktails. You and Dad can feast on sky-high oysters this Sunday while sipping on a special, off the menu cocktail One Franklin Street, the bar’s version of a Manhattan made with Wythe’s exclusive No.80 Whiskey, made by NY Distilling Co. See the full menu and plan your visit here!

Where: 80 Wythe Ave 6th Floor, Brooklyn

10. North River Lobster Company, Pier 81

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Take to the waterfront this Sunday as you set sail on NYC’s first and only floating lobster shack! North River Lobster Company is offering a special promo where Dads (human or pet dads) GO FREE! Using DADSGOFREE (only on June 16), you can comp Dad’s boarding pass when you purchase two or more tickets. That means tasty signature cocktails like the Sailor’s Spritz and loads of steamed lobster rolls for free! Learn more about the promotion, see the full menu, and how you can book a table here!

Where: Pier 81 W 41st St

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