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Father's Day 2016 falls on Sunday June 19 this year, but if you're stuck for ways to show pops how much you care, fret not! Eater’s here with five stellar Father's Day recommendations for gourmet grub and craft beer. Read on to discover where to dazzle dad with special brunches, three-course feasts, rooftop barbecues and more in San Diego this weekend.
Father's Day Menu Specials: Bellamy's
Fresh from its recent grand redesign Escondido’s beloved eatery will be offering a special Father’s Day menu Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 from 3 p.m. until close. Treat dad to dishes including deviled eggs with pork belly, short rib and Mexican prawns, and a rack of veal with pomme puree and green peppercorn sauce. Or go big with the grilled filet mignon and Maine lobster. Wine specials will also be available. Call ahead for reservations. 417 W Grand Ave. (760) 747-5000 Courtesy Photo
Father's Day Brunch: The LOT
Liberty Station’s new luxury cinema, restaurant and bar complex will be serving up a brunch buffet and decadent dessert station for dad this Sunday. THE LOT's Father's Day brunch will include a cold and hot buffet with traditional breakfast specialties, plus house-made pastries and desserts from in-house pastry chef Alejandra Pitashny. Plus, a variety of craft cocktails, mimosas, an extensive wine list. Reservations can be made for the 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. slots. Adults cost $50 and children $19. Also available at THE LOT's La Jolla location. 2620 Truxtun Rd. (619) 566-0069 Photo: Yelp
Three-Course Dinner: Stake Chophouse + Lounge
Head over to the Crown Island and treat dad to a gourmet slap-up dinner at Coronado’s swanky steakhouse this year. Executive chef Tim Kolanko is searing up a bone-in ribeye and baked potato main course followed by a sweet dessert treat "for dad's eyes only" courtesy of executive pastry chef Francis Laureano. Costs $49 per person, reservations are advised. 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077 Courtesy Photo
Father's Day Flights: Quad Ale House
Available exclusively on Sunday, June 19 celebrate dad with $8 beer flights at Quad AleHouse when a selection of five different beers per flight will focus on San Diego-specific craft brews. The current tap/cask list showcases lots of local suds, including Abnormal Brewing Company's Steam Punk Ale; a Munich Dunkel from Alpine Beer Company dubbed Ron's Steam Boc Hair Cut; Monkey Paw's Howler IPA, and Purple Drink sour by Tool Box Brewing Co. 868 Fifth Ave. (619) 239-3339 Courtesy Photo
Rooftop Father's Day BBQ & Pool Party: Hotel Palomar
Make it a family affair at SummerSalt's rooftop barbecue and pool party atop the Hotel Palomar this Sunday. The special Father’s Day barbecue will include plenty of burgers, ribs, chicken and hot dogs, plus bar specials like $4 brews and $8 Mules. There will be a DJ spinning tunes throughout the backyard-style celebration too. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased here. 1047 5th Ave. (619) 515-3003 Courtesy Photo