This year for Father’s Day, consider giving Dad the gift of time spent with you over brunch, lunch or dinner. And whether you want to take him out to eat or prefer celebrating at home, many suburban restaurants are offering dine-in and meal kit options. Also included this year are some unique foodie tours. Whatever you decide, make reservations soon so you don’t miss out.
For Father’s Day, treat Dad to filet and lobster tail and a Smoked Old Fashioned at Bonefish Grill.
Bonefish Grill
1604 Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-9268; 180 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 534-0679; 9310 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, (847) 674-4634, bonefishgrill.com/. Treat Dad to filet and lobster tail ($35.90) and a Smoked Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, Angostura bitters and garnished with a Bordeaux cherry over a colossal ice cube for Father’s Day. Or he might enjoy specials such as shrimp rangoon salmon ($23.90), Key West tuna ($24.90), pineapple-glazed shrimp ($17.90), watermelon martini ($9.60), Coral Reef Punch ($9.30) or key lime cake ($8.50). Reservations requested. Available for dine-in, carryout or delivery.
The Hampton Social
100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (224) 633-5414, thehamptonsocial.com/events/dads-drink-rose-too. All dads will receive a complimentary sparkling rose when dining at The Hampton Social on Father’s Day.
Moretti’s
Locations in Barrington, Bartlett, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Hoffman Estates, Lake in the Hills, Mount Prospect, Rosemont, Schaumburg; morettisrestaurants.com/. Give Dad the day off from grilling by taking him to Moretti’s for barbecue favorites including steaks, ribs, chicken and burgers. Plus, now until Father’s Day, buy $100 in gift cards and receive a $25 bonus card. Or buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 bonus card. Reservations are requested.
Pinstripes
7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, (630) 575-8700; 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323; 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; pinstripes.com. Pinstripes is hosting a Father’s Day feast from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 20. Dine on all-you-can-eat barbecue, pesto chicken, balsamic barbecue ribs, grilled corn on the cob, housemade mac and cheese, Parmesan potato chips and watermelon. It’s $29 per person. Don’t miss the bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys specials. Reservations required.
Shaw’s Schaumburg
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Spend time with Dad at the Father’s Day four-course brunch featuring French toast flambéed tableside, oysters on the half shell, premium Bairdi crab, candied bacon, mac and cheese and more for $55 per person. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the a la carte menu and Surf & Turf specials will be available from noon to 8 p.m. Reservations required.
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