Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21, and Dallas has no shortage of places to take the man who insists he doesn’t need anything. Whether Dad wants a three-course lunch at one of the most celebrated tables in the city, a brunch buffet with a smoked Old Fashioned in hand, or fried chicken and champagne at a neighborhood spot that gets it right, here’s where to make a reservation before the weekend gets away from you.
Fearing’s at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas — The most indulgent option on the list, and one worth considering for the dad who appreciates the full production. Chef Dean Fearing is running a three-course Father’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $125, built around the Southwestern cooking that made his name. The meal opens with the Texas Sampler — a Texas Twinkie (smoked chicken and jalapeño cheddar sausage) alongside fried okra. Mains include Mesquite Grilled Sweet & Spicy Pork Ribs, Steak Frites with RC Ranch Dallas Steak, and the Paper Bag Shook Chicken and Waffles. The Brown Butter Toffee Blondie with bourbon caramel closes it. Beyond the food, the Rattlesnake Bar is running a Crown Royal Old Fashioned cart where Dad builds his own bitters blend, and there’s a hand-rolled cigar activation and a leather luggage tag to take home. If a full reset is more his speed, The Gentleman’s Retreat at the Ritz-Carlton Spa runs a 50-minute Deep Muscle Massage and 50-minute Signature Facial with a $25 Rattlesnake Bar dining credit to finish. Reservations at fearingsrestaurant.com.
Whiskey Cake — Running two Father’s Day features June 19 through 21. The Smoked Hot Honey Ribs are bacon-cured baby back ribs with dill potato salad and house pickles. On the drinks side, the Cigar Blend Old Fashioned is cacao-infused Wild Turkey 101 with toasted peppercorn simple syrup and Turkish tobacco bitters, poured over a Whiskey Cake ice chunk with a branded orange peel. While supplies last, the Wild Turkey Old Fashioned Kit — 375ml of Wild Turkey 101, wood chips, a butane torch, and a smoker top — is available to take home. This one’s for the dad who’d rather drink something interesting than receive a gift card. Reservations at whiskeycake.com/reservations.
Mexican Sugar — All day Friday through Sunday, the featured dish is El Plato Del Jefe: an 8oz beef tenderloin with house-made steak seasoning, a roasted poblano stuffed with quesadilla cheese and shrimp, ranchero salsa, chimichurri, micro cilantro, and micro bulls blood. The name means The Boss’s Plate, which is either perfectly apt or mildly ironic depending on who’s in charge at your table. Reservations at mexicansugarcocina.com.
Haywire Plano — Father’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a carving station, taco bar, seafood bar, breakfast favorites, and a signature smoked Old Fashioned bar. Adults $59.95, kids 5–12 at $19.95, under 4 free. If you’re in Uptown, Haywire Uptown Dallas is running its classic brunch menu with Hill Country favorites including Blueberry Biscuits, Wagyu Pastrami Hash, and Barbacoa Chilaquiles. Reservations at haywirerestaurant.com.
The Ranch at Las Colinas — Father’s Day Brunch Buffet Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a carving station, seafood bar, breakfast spread, and desserts. A solid pick for a larger family gathering in the Las Colinas area. Reservations at theranchlc.com.
Legacy Hall — Sunday noon to 5 p.m., the Father’s Day Classic meets the US Open Watch Party on Legacy Hall’s massive screens, with chef-driven bites, cold drinks, golf simulator swings with the DaddyShack simulator, and exclusive Kingfisher Golf merch. For the dad who wants to watch golf, hit some virtual shots, and eat well all afternoon, this is the move. More at legacyfoodhall.com.
Ida Claire Addison — Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ida Claire is offering the Fried Chicken & Champagne feature: a bucket of fried chicken, a bottle of Jean Louis Blanc de Blanc, mac and cheese, Ida’s signature biscuits, and roasted carrots. Two guests at $60, four guests at $90. The feature runs through July 12, so it works for Father’s Day and any summer Sunday you’d like to repeat it. Reservations at ida-claire.com.
Princi Italia — Running a three-course Father’s Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $45, alongside à la carte options at the bar for walk-ins. Menu highlights include Braised Short Rib Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Lobster Ravioli, tiramisu, cannoli, Bellinis, and Bloody Marys. Dinner follows from 4 to 9:30 p.m. with the regular menu plus Father’s Day specials including Veal Scallopini Parmigiana and Parmesan Crusted Halibut. A neighborhood Italian institution at 5959 Royal Lane in Preston Royal — now with Palladino’s right next door, the block has become one of the more interesting stretches of North Dallas dining in a short time. Reservations on Resy.
Meridian — The most unusual Father’s Day offering on this list, and possibly the best one for the dad who’d rather be outside at a fire than inside at a white tablecloth. From 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Meridian is running a Father’s Day Feast built around the outdoor grill — guests gather around the fire while Dad selects the family’s meats directly from the grill station as they’re carved over open flame. The offerings include dinosaur rib, carne asada, rack of lamb, and pork ribs, alongside family-style sides: sea island pimento grits, broccolini, sea island cornbread, half fried chicken, and s’mores to close. The concept is summer cookout energy run through Meridian’s kitchen, which is a combination worth the reservation. $125 per adult, $35 for children 12 and under. Reservations required through OpenTable.
Nobu Dallas — Two experiences on Sunday, June 21 at 400 Crescent Court. Brunch runs unlimited Nobu favorites — sushi, salads, pastries, desserts, prime ribeye carving stations, and matcha waffles with berries — alongside live chef stations and a DJ, at $95 per person and $45 for children. Cocktail specials start at $14. For dinner, a special tasting menu at $135 per person covers Toro Tartare with Caviar, Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Tempura, premium cuts on a hot stone, and signature sushi and sashimi, ending with a chef’s choice dessert. Reservations on OpenTable.
Nuri Steakhouse — For the dad who wants the biggest steak in the room, Nuri is running limited-availability large-format cuts June 19 through 21: 36-ounce tomahawks, 40-ounce porterhouses, and 20 to 24-ounce Korean lobster. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged — these sell out. Nuri’s AvroKO-designed room in Uptown makes the whole production feel like an occasion worth the splurge.
The Mexican — Named one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants in 2023, The Mexican in the Design District is running Father’s Day specials starting at 11 a.m. on June 21, anchored by the TrilogÃa del Asador — a presentation of American Wagyu cuts with traditional accompaniments — alongside signature cocktails including the El Rey. The room alone makes the meal feel like a destination.
Delilah Dallas — One of the most talked-about openings of 2026 is hosting its first Father’s Day with a three-night celebration June 19 through 21. Executive Chef Scott Ruwart’s menu includes a 30-ounce Bone-In Ribeye and a refined Smoked Salmon Rillette & Caviar service to open. The glamorous, cinematic Design District space is the right backdrop for a celebration that wants to feel like an event.
Al Biernat’s — The longtime Oak Lawn steakhouse that feeds Dallas’s power crowd is running brunch and lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21, with carne asada with eggs and smoked salmon breakfast nest among the highlights, plus dinner service through the evening. Every dad gets a complimentary Al Biernat’s hat while supplies last, which is either a bonus or a very Dallas thing to do, depending on your perspective.
Central Market Cooking School — Not a restaurant, but possibly the best Father’s Day plan on this list if Dad would rather cook than be cooked for. The Father’s Day grilling class at 5750 E. Lovers Lane has Dad and one or two kids (ages 7 and up) preparing steakhouse kebabs, halloumi and veggie skewers, smashed potatoes, and grilled peaches with ice cream — then sitting down to eat what they made. $99.88 per group, adults 21 and up get a glass of wine with the meal.
Reservations across all of these are going fast — Sunday is three days away. Make the call today.
