Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21, and the theme this year is barbecue. Don’t worry, though, if that isn’t Dad’s thing, because the restaurants in St. Louis also have pizza, classic buffets and desserts to celebrate.
612North Father’s Day BBQ
Celebrate dad this Father’s Day at 612North Event Space + Catering with their Father’s Day BBQ Lunch. This buffet features prime rib, fried chicken, ribs, loaded mac ‘n cheese and more. Every dad will receive a beer or signature cocktail with his meal. Adult tickets are $39.95; children’s tickets are $14.95. Get your tickets at order.toasttab.com/online/612-north-catering.
June 21 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 612 N. 2nd St., St. Louis, 314.899.0612, 612north.com
Casa Don Alfonso
Casa Don Alfonso is hosting a Father’s Day Brunch Buffet. Tickets are $119 per adult, $70 for kids, and includes traditional brunch fare like pancakes, waffles, an omelet station, bacon, and sausage. The Sorrento-inspired portion will feature a raw bar, carving station, and live desserts. Reservations can be made here. Guests can opt for a custom Old Fashioned crafted or explore a rare Bourbon & Whiskey flight to go with their meal. Each drink is accompanied by a story card that reveals the art behind each glass. Reservations can be made here.
June 21 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Casa Don Alfonso, 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, 314.719.1496, casadonalfonsostlouis.com
City Museum
City Museum is offering one free general admission ticket with the purchase of another ticket this Father’s Day, and the museum has fun for the whole family. Kids can make a dad-themed craft in Art City, and the Cabin Inn and Beatnik Bob’s have drinks like City Museum Pilsner or the new City Museum Hard Seltzer from 4 Hands Brewing available for the adults.
June 21 – City Museum, 750 N. 16th St., St. Louis, 314.231.2489, citymuseum.org
DD Mau
DD Mau just launched their limited-edition Father’s Day bundle, available now at both DD Mau locations. The curated package features the restaurant’s new Shih’s So Spicy chili oil, beef tallow, a DD Mau T-shirt, apron, long chopsticks, and Andrew Shih’s custom rice blend and lemongrass marinade. The $60 collection brings together some of the restaurant’s most popular flavors and kitchen essentials into one gift for dads and foodies.
Multiple locations, ddmaustl.com
Eckert’s Farm
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Father’s Day, Eckert’s visitors can enjoy Brews & BBQ in the Cider Shed with barbecue, craft beer, Eckert’s hard cider, live music and classic yard games for the whole family. Dads can also stop by the Country Store for a free cider donut during store hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
June 21 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, 800.745.0513, eckerts.com
Fordo’s Killer Pizza x Grace Meat & Three
Fordo’s Killer Pizza joined forces with Grace Meat & Three to bring guests an exclusive Father’s Day pizza special. Grace Meat & Three chef, owner, and dad Rick Lewis and Fordo’s executive chef Joe Luckey created the “Dad’s Way” pizza, mashing up Fordo’s signature pizza style with the flavors of Grace Meat & Three. The limited-run pizza is available now through Sunday, June 21, and features Grace’s fried chicken, collard greens, dill pickles, mozzarella, fontina, Parmesan, buttermilk ranch, and hot honey.
Through June 21 – Multiple locations, fordospizza.com, stlgrace.com
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton
Dads can relax by the pool this Father’s Day at Le Meridien. Fathers who dine at Café la Vie and spend a minimum of $30 before tax and gratuity will receive a complimentary rooftop pool pass to enjoy on Father’s Day or during another visit this summer. The Clayton hotel will also be offering a special Father’s Day seating for Le Petit Chef, perfect for dads and families who love dinner and a show. Reservations can be made here.
June 21 – Le Meridien, 7730 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, 314.863.0400, marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlmy-le-meridien-st-louis-clayton
Nathaniel Reid Bakery
Father’s Day pre-orders from Nathaniel Reid Bakery are open now through June 17. The bakery hopes to “bake” the day unforgettable with sweet and savory options. Quiches are available with four cheeses or bacon, caramelized onions and Parmesan. The summer berry pie feeds eight and comes filled with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries. The Guyana, with dark chocolate mousse, chocolate creme brulee and chocolate–hazelnut croquant, feeds six people. Also available are chocolate croissant bread pudding, a macaron box and an assorted bakery box. Orders can be placed online, by phone or in person. Pick-up will take place June 19-20.
Nathaniel Reid Bakery, 11243 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, 314.858.1019, nrbakery.com/fathers-day
Sugarfire Smokehouse
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to the ultimate BBQ experience, the Meat Daddy platter. This mega BBQ sampler is stacked with a 4-bone rib, jalapeno cheddar sausage link and 4oz each of brisket, pulled pork and turkey. Two sides and a fountain drink top everything off. Sugarfire fans looking to take it to the next level can snag the official Meat Daddy Merch, so dads can wear their Sugarfire BBQ pride long after the last rib is gone. The Meat Daddy Platter is available at all Sugarfire locations. The Meat Daddy Merch will be available at participating locations while supplies last.
June 21 – Multiple locations, sugarfiresmokehouse.com