Bay Area Fathers Day Restaurant Freebies And Special Offers A Complete Guide

Introduction

Father's Day in the San Francisco Bay Area brings numerous restaurant promotions and special deals for celebrating dads. From complimentary meals to discounted offerings, local establishments provide various options for families looking to treat their fathers without overspending. This guide compiles the available Father's Day restaurant freebies and special offers across different dining categories and price points throughout the Bay Area.

Steakhouse Specials

Several Bay Area steakhouses and upscale dining establishments have created special Father's Day promotions. Fogo de Chao, with locations in San Jose and San Francisco, offers a unique incentive where all fathers dining on Sunday receive a dining card for a free churrasco meal on their next visit. The free meal can be redeemed for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch between June 18 and August 30.

At Adrestia at Tetra Hotel in San Francisco, Chef Hideki Myo is preparing made-for-dad specials on June 19, including Togarashi-crusted prime rib with roasted squash, potato puree, au jus, and wasabi cream for $58. The restaurant also offers a New York strip with truffle potato puree and spinach for $48, a family-style ribeye with mushrooms and cherry brandy sauce for $165, and a wagyu burger with miso aioli and fries for $25. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.

SPQR chef Matthew Accarrino has partnered with Accarrino's To Go to offer a Father's Day steak dinner kit for $185. The takeout package includes a prosciutto platter, side salad, 28 oz ribeye, two sides, and a banana cream pie. Customers can order for pickup on either Saturday or Sunday.

Izzy's, a 30-year-old San Francisco steakhouse, has created a special Father's Day menu featuring a bacon Caesar and a bacon-wrapped, blue cheese-topped 8 oz filet. The restaurant also offers specialty cocktails like the Evolved Revolver, made with Four Roses bourbon, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, sweet vermouth, and cardamom bitters. The menu can be ordered online or by phone at 415-563-0487 for takeout, with delivery available via Caviar, Grubhub, and DoorDash.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is offering a special three-course Father's Day menu available from Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19. The menu features four surf and turf entrées including lobster tails and various steak cuts, along with salad and dessert. The restaurant also offers its signature Old Fashioned cocktail for $16. Locations open early on Saturday at 2 p.m. and at 12 p.m. on Sunday, with both full dinner and children's menus available.

BBQ and Casual Dining Offers

For fathers who prefer casual dining or barbecue, several Bay Area restaurants have created special promotions. Armadillo Willy's, a locally owned Bay Area barbecue chain, offers a free Double Chocolate Chunk Caramel Pecan Brownie to everyone in the dining party when treating Dad to a barbecue meal on Father's Day. This offer is valid all day Sunday while supplies last at locations in Dublin, Los Altos, San Jose (two locations), San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale.

Firehouse Subs provides a Father's Day deal where customers who purchase a medium sub, chips, and drink receive a medium sub free. To redeem this offer, customers must print out the offer from Facebook.com/FirehouseSubs or show it on their smartphone. This promotion is available at locations in Alameda, Fremont, Novato, San Jose, Stockton, and Vacaville.

Hooters has a Father's Day special where customers who buy any 10 wings and a beverage receive 10 boneless wings free. This offer is available at locations in Campbell, Dublin, Rohnert Park, and San Bruno.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers various Texas-style BBQ packages for different group sizes, including: - Picnic Pack (starting at $35.90 for two to three people) with choice of meat, two sides, and four slices of Texas toast - Family Pack ($61.60 and up for four to six people) with two meats, three sides, and six Texas toasts - XL Pack ($84 and up for six to eight people) with three meats, four sides, and eight Texas toasts - BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack ($134.40 and up) with 18 ribs, 24 wings, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and bread - BYB Original Party Pack (starting at $140 for 10-12 people) with pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw, BBQ beans, potato salad, and bread

Additionally, Dickey's offers kids eat free on Sundays with a minimum $12 adult purchase at their Bay Area locations.

Macaroni Grill (also known as Romano's Macaroni Grill) provides fathers with a $10 off coupon for their next visit when dining on Father's Day. The coupon is redeemable between June 18 and July 15 at locations in El Cerrito, Milpitas, and Stockton.

Mimi's Cafe offers a free entree coupon for Dad to use later when dining at their restaurant on Father's Day. To redeem this offer, customers must purchase a second entree and two drinks at the time of visit. The coupon is valid from June 18 through July 7.

Brunch and Family-Style Options

Several Bay Area restaurants are offering special brunch and family-style options for Father's Day. El Torito is serving an all-you-can-eat brunch with a tri-tip and ham carving station on June 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch costs $36 for adults ($38 in Redondo Beach) and $12 for kids. Additionally, the restaurant offers $5 margaritas, Bloody Marys, and micheladas. This deal is not available at the Marina Del Rey location but is offered at Milpitas, Monterey, San Leandro, and Stockton locations.

Estiatorio Ornos, located at 252 California Street in San Francisco, is celebrating Father's Day weekend on Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, with a Greek and Mediterranean-style family-style menu or "catch of day" options, featuring guidance from their Fish Sommelier. The restaurant also offers a tableside-presentation Baklava sundae and a special Papa's Nightcap cocktail ($25) made with Metaxa Greek brandy served with a Baklava Cigar of Greek yogurt, pistachio, and candied orange. Notably, Estiatorio Ornos is closed on Sunday.

Z&Y Restaurant, a Chinatown establishment, has put together a special Sichuan package designed to feed 6-8 people for $150, providing an option for larger family gatherings.

At Legacy Restaurant in Green Bay, diners can enjoy a 32-ounce Angus tomahawk ribeye served with a side, paired with a glass of Buffalo Trace Featured Old Fashioned. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online or by phone at 920-770-5906.

Loyalty Program Deals

Some Bay Area restaurant chains are offering Father's Day specials exclusively for loyalty program members. El Pollo Loco provides two special deals for Loco Rewards members on June 18: a $20 Family Feast featuring leg and thigh chicken, and $6 coupons for Chicken Avocado Burritos. These offers are available only to registered reward members.

Additionally, El Pollo Loco loyalty members who purchase $50 or more in eGift Cards through July 18 receive a coupon code for a free eight-piece meal (leg and thigh chicken only).

In Tampa, Duffy's Sports Grill is featuring ribs as the theme for Father's Day weekend, offering a half rack for $18.99 or a full rack for $26.99. Customers can also choose ribs and wings for $22.99 or ribs and shrimp for $23.99. Additionally, Dad's first pint of Miller Lite, Bud Light, or Coors Light is free with purchase.

Conclusion

Father's Day in the Bay Area offers numerous restaurant promotions and special deals for celebrating dads, ranging from complimentary meals and desserts to discounted offerings and loyalty program benefits. Steakhouse options include free future meals at Fogo de Chao, premium steak kits from Accarrino's To Go X SPQR, and special multi-course menus at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse. Casual dining establishments like Armadillo Willy's, Firehouse Subs, and Hooters provide free food items with purchase, while family-friendly options include brunch specials at El Torito and family-style packages at Z&Y Restaurant. Loyalty program members at El Pollo Loco can access exclusive deals. These offers provide various ways for families to celebrate Father's Day while enjoying dining experiences throughout the Bay Area.

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