Happy Father's Day! Here are 18+ Louisville restaurants offering specials just for dad
It's time to celebrate Dad on his special day, so treat him to an extra special meal. Here are 20 restaurants in the Louisville area that are serving up special meals or deals sure to put a smile on his face this Father's Day 2023.
3rd Turn Brewing
WHAT: Treat Dad to a brunch catered by the Keep it Spicey Southern Gourmet Kitchen, which will dish up elevated gourmet favorites including waffle casserole with a bourbon vanilla bean sauce, Gourmet 3 Sausage Gravy over corn muffins and more. Pair with 3rd Turn Brewing Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Old Fashions or one of its craft beers
WHERE: 10408 Watterson Trail
WHEN: June 17, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: Starts at $23, $11 for ages 10 and younger
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Belle of Louisville
WHAT: Take Dad on the Bubbly Brunch Cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville. Enjoy a complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary and a southern-style meal with live music while taking a ride down the river. Music by Kiana Duo.
WHERE: 401 W. River Road
WHEN: June 18, 1-3 p.m.
COST: $85.99, $83.99 seniors
MORE INFORMATION: After your meal, explore the 108-year-old steamboat, including her historic engine room. For ages 21 and older. belleoflouisville.org.
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Bristol Bar & Grill Father's Day Brunch
WHAT: Father's Day brunch includes scrambled eggs, Applewood, smoked bacon, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, Wiesenberger cheddar cheese grits, biscuits, and milk gravy, Belgian waffles with fresh whipped cream and fruit, peel-and-eat shrimp, assorted composed salads, seasonal fruit, vegetables, Atlantic salmon, fried chicken, vegetarian pasta, assorted pastries, and desserts and more.
WHEN: June 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: 300 N. Hurstbourne Parkway
MORE INFORMATION: $25, $12.50 for ages 4-11. Brunch does not include beverage, tax or gratuity. bristolbarandgrille.com.
Capital Grille
WHAT: Celebrate Dad with a perfectly cooked steak. Capital Grille will serve steaks that are dry-aged in-restaurant and hand-cut by the in-house butcher. Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce, 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles and truffle demi available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day. Sides include lobster mac and cheese and Sam’s mashed potatoes. Caymus will be available to order by the glass.
WHERE: 7600 Shelbyville Road
WHEN: June 18, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: The full dinner menu is available all day. To make a reservation, visit TheCapitalGrille.com.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill
WHAT: Treat Dad to an Italian surf n’ turf this Father’s Day. Enjoy the Tuscan-grilled filet or rib eye with lobster ravioli plated with a 9-ounce wood-grilled filet or 16-ounce rib eye prepared with Mr. C’s grill baste, olive oil and herbs, served with a ravioli stuffed with lobster and Romano in a white wine cream sauce and topped with diced tomatoes ($35.99). Start your meal with the shrimp scampi appetizer and pair the Father’s Day special with an Italian Old Fashioned, Carrabba’s twist on an American classic with Maker’s Mark bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto, fresh orange juice and cherry. For dessert enjoy Sogno Di Cioccolata “Chocolate Dream,” a rich fudge brownie with chocolate mousse, fresh whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.
WHERE: 617 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
WHEN: Through June 18. Monday-Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Dine in or carry out. carrabbas.com.
City Barbecue and Catering
WHAT: City Barbecue is serving smoked meats including its award-winning beef brisket which is smoked for up to 18 hours. It also serves pulled pork and chicken, ribs, turkey, sausage, and bone-in chicken; appetizers, sides, salads, desserts and vegetarian options.
WHEN: June 16-17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; June 18, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 9429 Viking Center Drive; 4027 Poplar Level Road
MORE INFORMATION: Dine-in and curbside pick-up. citybbq.com.
Black Jockeys Lounge Sunday Brunch
WHAT: Celebrate Father's Day at The Black Jockeys Lounge with its brunch buffet that includes waffles, bacon, turkey sausage, biscuits and gravy and made-to-order omelets; lunch buffet options include, shrimp and grits, jumbo chicken wings, and fried catfish. Sip on Woodford Reserve and Gentlemen Jack cocktails.
WHERE: 630 S. 4th St.
WHEN: June 18, noon to 4 p.m.
COST: $35, $15 for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and younger
MORE INFORMATION: Reservation are suggested. blackjockeyslounge.com.
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Franco's Restaurant & Catering
WHAT: Take Dad out for some soul food classics. Franco's is serving fried catfish, chicken wings, mac and cheese, greens, meatloaf, sweet potato desserts and more.
WHEN: June 18, noon to 7 p.m.
WHERE: 3300 Dixie Highway
MORE INFORMATION: Dine-in or carryout. 502-448-8044.
Grassa Gramma
WHAT: Treat Dad to Grassa Gramma's grand brunch with a bread bar with cinnamon bread, white and wheat English muffins, bagels, jams and smears; salad bar with chopped Caesar, caprese, pasta salad, fresh fruit and pear and Gorgonzola; local, regional and international cured meats and gourmet cheeses; raw bar with three types of freshly shucked oysters, smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail and scallop crudo; carving station with seared tenderloin, prime rib, pork loin and sausage rope; omelet bar; cereal bar; hot meats, breakfast sausage, bacon and country ham; dessert and drink station.
WHEN: June 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 2210 Holiday Manor Center
COST: $65
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are recommended. grassagramma.com.
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Joe's Crab Shack
WHAT: Crack'n crabs equals a happy Dad at Joe's Crab Shack. Celebrate the Captain at Joe's with the Land and Sea that includes 8-ounce USDA Choice top sirloin topped with garlic butter, grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables or the Dungeness crab bucket that includes mild and tender crab served with fresh corn and potatoes
WHERE: 131 River Road
WHEN: June 18, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations suggested. Dine-in or carry out. 502-568-1171; joescrabshack.com.
Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant
WHAT: Celebrate Father’s Day at Joe Huber’s. Enjoy a delicious meal at its buffet or dining room that includes fried chicken, Huber honey ham, real mashed potatoes with gravy, chicken and dumplings, green beans, fried biscuits with apple butter, slaw, summer salad and fruit cobbler and ice cream.
WHERE: 2421 Engle Road, Starlight, Indiana
WHEN: June 18, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
COST: $24.99 for ages 12 and older; $12.99 for ages 4-11
MORE INFORMATION: Buffet includes drink and dessert; dining room, drink and dessert are extra. joehubers.com.
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
WHAT: Celebrate Father's Day and Juneteenth at a jazz brunch. The Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet will perform. Ansyn Banks, trumpet; Dave Clark, saxophone; Kendall Carter, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass and Jonathan Higgins, drums.
WHERE: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage,1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
WHEN: June 18, 2 p.m.
COST: $40, $45 VIP
MORE INFORMATION: kcaah.org.
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Le Moo
WHAT: Buffet-style brunch that includes French toast casserole, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, salad, Swedish meatball, salad and more. Also a drag performance featuring Dusty Ray Bottoms, Anya Androvna, Kora Sline and Jayda Mack.
WHEN: June 18, 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2300 Lexington Road
COST: $43
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations recommended. All parties in each group will be on one check. lemoorestaurant.com.
Melting Pot
WHAT: Let Dad dip his heart out with Forever Fondue at Melting Pot. Features a three-course entrée that includes fresh salad, endless entrée and decadent chocolate fondue. Entrées include herb-crusted chicken, Memphis-rubbed pork, shrimp, and teriyaki-marinated steak, and more all served with your favorite cooking style and sauces to dip.
WHERE: 2045 S. Hurstbourne Parkway
WHEN: June 18, noon to 9 p.m.
COST: Starts at $50
MORE INFORMATION: meltingpot.com
Mike Linnig's
WHAT: Treat Dad to fish and more this Father's Day. Mike Linnig's has been serving seafood since 1925. Choose from fish, clams, oysters, scallops, Alaskan snow crab legs, alligator, frog legs, salmon, sides, their famous onion rings and dessert.
WHEN: June 16-17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; June 18, noon to 9 p.m.
WHERE: 9308 Cane Run Road
MORE INFORMATION: Dine-in and carryout. Orders can be phoned in or placed inside. 502-937-9888; 502-937-1235; mikelinnigsrestaurant.com.
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Morton's The Steakhouse
WHAT: Celebrate Father's Day at Morton’s where it will be serving slow-roasted prime rib with au jus and whipped horseradish. Exclusively for Father's Day a special cocktail Morton's take on the classic old fashioned featuring Garrison Bros. Small Batch Bourbon, Fernet-Branca and Vosges Haut-Chocolat’s Brown Butter Truffle. Full menu will be available.
WHERE: 626 W Main St.
WHEN: June 18, 5-9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are suggested. For every $250 in gift cards purchased receive a $50 reward card (through June 17). 502-584-0421; mortons.com.
Outback Steakhouse
WHAT: Outback Steakhouse is celebrating with its Dads Day menu that features prime rib, slow-roasted with an herb crust, hand-carved to order, served with au jus, choice of steakhouse potato and a side (starting at $25.99). Bone-in 18-ounce char-grilled rib eye, served with your choice of steakhouse potato and one side (starting at $29.99). Smoked cinnamon pecan old fashioned made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, house-infused cinnamon pecan syrup and Angostura Bitters smoked with oak and served over a large ice cube with an orange twist (starting at $10.99) and the Bloomin’ Blonde Ale (starting at $4 or buy a Big Bloke for $5).
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: June 15, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; June 16-17, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; June 18, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Add lobster tail to any entree (starting at $13). For every $50 gift card purchased between now and June 18 receive a $10 bonus card. outback.com.
River House Restaurant & Raw Bar
WHAT: Take Dad to Louisville’s premier riverfront dining destination for a special Father's Day brunch. Enjoy the view while dining. Full menu available all day with fresh seafood.
WHERE: 3015 River Road
WHEN: June 18, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Outside seating and curbside pickup are available. 502-897-5000; riverhouselouisville.com.
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The Seafood Lady
WHAT: Treat your dad to some steamy plates of crab, lobster, crawfish, and veggies. The restaurant serves fish (tilapia, cod, whiting, catfish), shrimp, lobster and gator tail and Cajun seafood dishes such as snow crab or shrimp platters and more.
WHERE: 601 E. Jefferson St.
WHEN: June 16, noon to 4 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; June 17, noon to 11 p.m.; June 18, noon to 6 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-708-1418; seafoodlady502.com.
Taco Luchador
WHAT: It's not just tacos. This popular place serves house-made salsas and dips, gigantic tortas and desserts. Check out the taco bowl with your choice of tinga, barbacoa, carnitas, al pastor, asada, pasilla shrimp, veggie or salmon with rice, refried beans, carrots, pickled onions, jalapenos, cheese dip, queso fresco, cilantro. Vegan option available. Taco's menu includes Al Pastor: marinated pork, onions, pineapple, cilantro; Tinga: Guajillo braised chicken, queso fresco, crema, pico, guacamole, radish, cilantro; Barbacoa: Guajillo braised short ribs, crema, guacamole, pico, cotija cheese, cilantro; Baja fish: Mexican beer-battered cod, chipotle aioli, pickled cabbage, cilantro; veggie: corn and roasted poblano, black beans, sweet plantains, guacamole, crema, queso fresco, cilantro; The Suadero: certified angus beef brisket, guacamole, morita salsa, cilantro, onions and crema. and more.
WHERE: 938 Baxter Ave.; 112 Meridian Ave. and 10305 Taylorsville Road.
WHEN: June 16, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; June 17, noon to 10 p.m.; June 18, noon to 8:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: taco-luchador.com
Texas Roadhouse
WHAT: Treat Dad to one of Texas Roadhouse's Texas-size combos. Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp: sirloin steak, large shrimp seasoned, grilled, drizzled with garlic lemon pepper butter. Sirloin & Ribs: sirloin steak, slow-cooked ribs in a unique blend of seasonings and their signature BBQ sauce. Rib eye (12 ounces) & Grilled Shrimp: rib eye steak, large shrimp seasoned, grilled, drizzled with garlic lemon pepper butter. Rib eye (12 ounces) & Ribs: rib eye steak, slow-cooked ribs in a unique blend of seasonings and our signature BBQ sauce. Filet (6 ounces) & Ribs or Grilled Shrimp: each served with your choice of two sides.
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN: June 16-17, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; June 18, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations are suggested, join the waitlist. texasroadhouse.com
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What Louisville restaurant deals are there for Father's Day 2023
