Looking for ways to celebrate this Father's Day? Check out these meals and deals offered by these Burlington restaurants and grocers
Father's Day is Sunday, and many dads are looking forward to making special memories, along with getting to enjoy favorite foods with the people celebrating them.
For this Father's Day dinner, some local restaurants and food places are getting ready to serve up some special meals, and supermarkets are offering some sweet meat deals for the grill.
Tying dining options in with other things dad might enjoy — like the Snake Alley Art Fair — will be easy, as the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event in the Heritage Hill District will offer fare like coal-fired pizza from Coal Haus, funnel cakes, fried snickers, and more from Jukebox Vittles, Old Tyme Kettle Korn with their flavor-your-own shaved ice, plus Fullsmoke BBQ.
First United Church of Christ at the top of Snake Alley will serve a dine-in or carryout luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Here is a sampling of other Father's Day dining options in Burlington and West Burlington:
Applebee’s
Where: 116 S. Roosevelt Ave.
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What: If you let Applebee's make dinner for dad, buy a $50 gift card, and the restaurant will throw in a $10 bonus card for him.
To learn more, call (319) 752-7744.
For a menu, visit restaurants.applebees.com/en-us/ia/burlington/116-s-roosevelt-90043
Gator's Grill & Spirits
Where: 3313 Agency St.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Father's Day specials will be prime rib and jack-it-up ribs with cajun shrimp. Dine in or carryout.
Reservations are highly encouraged.
To make a reservation or to place an order, call (319) 753-2534.
For a menu, visit gatorsgrillandspirits.com
Uncle Ronnie's Bar & Grill
Where: 1201 Derek Lincoln Drive, West Burlington.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Regular Sunday specials. New York strip steak with Jack Daniels sauce will be served from 4 to 9 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie's welcomes walk-ins and does not take reservations.
To learn more, (319) 752-7765.
For a menu, visit Uncle Ronnie's Bar & Grill on Facebook.
Burlington Bent River Brewing Co.
Where: 500 Jefferson St.
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What: The regular menu will be offered, along with some specials.
For a reservation, call (319) 209-2773.
For a menu, visit burlingtonbentriver.com
The Buffalo Tavern
Where: 2016 S. Main St.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What: Will offer their full menu plus a special.
Reservations are highly encouraged.
For a reservation, call (319) 754-4338.
For a menu, visit thebuff.net
Buffalo Wild Wings
Where: 1053 Lawrence Drive.
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
What: Will serve up dad's favorite wings, beer and sports.
Reservations are accepted, but not required.
Through June 19, Buffalo Wild Wings presents their Dads and Grads card bonus offer. Receive a $10 eBonus Coupon for each $40 gift card that you purchase online.
To learn more, call (319) 754-9464.
For a menu, visit buffalowildwings.com
The Som
Where: 863 Jefferson St.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What: Brisket and ribs will be the special.
The Som takes reservations for groups of 25 or more.
To learn more, call (319) 752-9155.
For a menu, visit The Som on Facebook.
Family Buffet
Where: 3335 E. Agency St.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Besides Chinese dishes, the buffet will offer cray fish, ham, sausage, and roast beef.
To learn more, call (319) 752-8822 or visit Family Buffet on Facebook.
Market specials for dad's grill
Celebrate dad with some home cooking and family time.
Fareway Meat & Grocery
Where: 920 Fareway Drive.
Phone: (319) 758-6740.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Sundays.
Meat specials through June 18: Beef Brisket, 12-18 pounds, $3.88 per pound; pork tenderloin, 2-3 pounds, $2.98 per pound; St. Louis pork ribs, $3.88 per pound; chicken hindquarters 98 cents per pound; top of Iowa sirloin steaks, $5.98 per pound; pork butts for $1.68 per pound.
Aldi USA
Where: 3135 Agency St.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Meat specials through June 21: Salt and pepper or Texas BBQ beef brisket, $5.99 per pound; cheddar brats, $2.99 per 14-ounce package; orange ginger Atlantic salmon on a cedar plank, $9.99 per pound; rosemary garlic or unseasoned butterflied lamb leg, $7.99 per pound; large raw peeled and deveined shrimp, $7.99 for 12-ounce frozen package; bratwurst or beer bratwurst, $3.49 per 19-ounce package; bacon-wrapped sirloin filets, $8.99 per pound.
Hy-Vee
Where: 3140 Agency St.
Phone: (319) 753-1616
Hours: 6 a.m. to midnight.
Meat specials through June 21: 8-ounce New York strip steak, $5.99, or a 12-ounce for $8.98; pork boneless loin butterfly or thick-cut America's cut chop, four for $10; Angus Reserve boneless beef sirloin steak, $7.99 per pound; 5-ounce beef tenderloin filet mignon, $11.99 each; eight 85% lean ground beef patties, $12; value pack boneless, skinless chicken breast, $3.49 per pound; thick cut, bone-in loin or center cut pork chops, $3.49 per pound.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Celebrate dad with some favorite meals and deals in Burlington
