Descanso Gardens
Dad can sit back, relax, and soak in the sun over a mouthwatering picnic-style lunch on the main lawn at Descanso Gardens. Dad can grub on the Descanso Burger, the Portobello Burger, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Boddy Dog, Classic Caesar Salad, Brentwood Sweet Corn on the Cob, and Mexican “Street Corn” on the Cobb. Sunday, 11 am-3 pm; 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011; 818.949.4200
Raise a glass to dad this Father’s Day by treating him to a Mexican and Latin fiesta at either Border Grill Santa Monica or Border Grill DTLA, each offering a unique line-up of food and drink specials to celebrate dad in addition to their signature bottomless brunch which features unlimited small plates ($29.99) and an option to tack on bottomless mimosas for $10. Border Grill Santa Monica is calling dad out with the Real Dads Drink Rosé menu featuring its Rosé Sangria and half-off rosé bottles. For those preferential to whiskey, scotch or beer, the restaurant is pouring two just-for-dad signature cocktails and $2 off all craft draft beers. Border Grill DTLA is slinging padre-inspired specials like the Papacito’s Peach Julep (Añejo tequila, fresh muddled peaches, mint, Peychaud’s bitters) and the Sonoran Steak (bone-in New York steak, chipotle butter, kennebec tajin chips, fresh market vegetables). Sunday, DTLA: 10 am-3 pm, Santa Monica: 11 am-3 pm
Brix at The Shore
Dad will enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with any purchase. Dad can get in the groove with their mirrored disco ball and music from the ‘70s disco. Those who come clad in disco garb—think bell bottoms, satin fabric, platform shoes, and macramé tops—also receive a free glass of Champagne too. Brix at The Shore features a menu of morning offerings, including breakfast plates named for New York City’s five boroughs, including The Staten Island – a classic bagel, lox and all the fixings. The Goomba is a breakfast sandwich featuring scrambled eggs, pastrami, melted Swiss cheese, Brix’s signature deli sauce served on rye bread. Latkes, traditional potato pancakes, are also available as well as breakfast burritos and a “Hair of the Dog” beverage menu. Sunday, 10 am-2 pm; 5362 E. Second St., Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA; 562.343.5998
The Abbey
They are hosting their 6th annual Father’s Day Brunch in celebration of LGBT parenthood in conjunction with the PopLuck Club and Raise A Child. Enjoy a special breakfast buffet, and can learn more information about fostering opportunities. Adults and children are invited to join! There will also be a live performance by Kian! The Pop Luck Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that¹s mission is to advance the well-being of gay dads and their children by building families through fostering, adoption, co-parenting, and surrogacy. RaiseAChild.US is the nationwide leader in the recruitment and support of LGBT and all prospective parents interested in building families through fostering and adopting to meet the needs of the 400,000 children in the foster care system. Sunday, 11 am-2 pm; 692 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.289.8410
Chaya Venice
will be serving dads a special prix-fix brunch menu ($49, $19/kids) with 3-courses of special chef selections like Korean Galbi Beef & poached eggs, Chaya buffalo burger, or barbequed eel omelet. To drink, enjoy champagne bottle specials, mimosas, a DIY bloody Mary bar, punchbowls, and indulge in a sweet end to their meal with Chaya’s decadent dessert bar. Price includes a draft beer in a souvenir glass & all dads will also receive a swag bag (think: baseball hats, golf balls or t-shirts with an optional cigar). Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm; 110 Navy St., Venice, CA 90291
Chaya Downtown
They will be serving a special brunch menu with BBQ and Kushiyaki yakitori BBQ specials from the newly appointed Chef Joji, along with drink specials like $15 bottomless mimosas and draft beers (all dads also receive a draft beer in a souvenir glass). End the meal on a sweet note with Chaya’s special dessert bar. Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm; 525 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Detour Bistro Bar
They will be honoring dads with free drinks all day. The Detour Bistro Bar will celebrate dads by offering buy one, get one beverages like our classic cocktails, bottled beers and wine by the glass. For the ultimate experience, pair their great cocktails and wine with savory and sweet brunch plates and our delicious lunch and dinner fare. Sunday, 8:30 am-11 pm; 12473 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90066; 424.289.8191
Tangata
Dad will love the buffet ($35, $19/kids 10 and under) at Tangata, which includes a Prime Rib Carving Station, Herb Crusted Salmon, Linguine with Pepper, Creamed Spinach, Roasted Mélange of Vegetables, and desserts like a Root Beer Float and Cookie Sandwich Station. Sunday, 11 am-2:30 pm; Bowers Museum, 2002 N Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706; 714.550.0906
Shade Hotel
Pig out this Father’s Day with a boar-atious “Who’s Your Daddy” barbecue and beer garden ($40, $15/kids). The feast, prepared by Executive Chef Chris Garasic, will feature a Whole Spit Roasted Apple Cider Brined Yorkshire Hog, pulled pork sandwiches, and chicken habanero sausages and sides including BBQ Black Beans, Chipotle Mac n’ Cheese, Jalapeño Potato Au Gratin and Grilled Creamed Corn as well as a variety of locally crafted beers provided by El Segundo Brewing Co. in the hotel’s open-air courtyard. The event will also offer a kid’s craft table where they can create a unique gift for dad. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Richstone Family Center. Sunday, 12- 4 pm; 1221 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA; contact Alexis for resys: 310.469.3466
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Treat Dad to an unforgettable brunch. Guests have their choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert from our special holiday menu. Entrées include Prime Rib, Fleming’s Signature Eggs Benedict, Baked Brioche French Toast, Blue Crab Omelet and Porcini-Crusted Filet Mignon. Celebrate Dad for $39.95. We’re also offering an exciting kids’ menu for just $18.95. Sunday, 10 am
Cardamom
This Father’s Day, treat Dad like a king and dine over delicious contemporary Indian cuisine and a few ice-cold craft beers with a complimentary beer for Dad. Dishes include the Peshwari Naan with coconuts, sultanes, dates and nuts; Manju’s Lamb Shank simmered in a spicy sauce of onions, tomatoes and chickpeas; and spiced Beef Bhuna served with Popadum, Chutney, Onion Piaza, Vegetable of the Day, fresh Naan, Saffron Pilau Rice and Raita. Sunday, Lunch: 11 am-2:30 pm, Dinner: 5-10:30 pm; 7233 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.936.1000
Ashland Hill and Ox & Son
Both Santa Monica restaurants are celebrating their first Father’s Day with $0.01 select beers for all dads. Sunday
Art’s Table
They are donating all sales from menu specials to the Art Verge Study Abroad Scholarship Fund, (Art Verge is owner Mark Verge’s father and the restaurant’s namesake). Father’s Day menu specials include pulled pork sandwiches, charcuterie plates and Art’s Blowtorch Prime Rib. Sunday; 1002 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310.395.2500
The Rockefeller
The South Bay gastropub is offering the first six reservations (parties of 4+) a free dessert for dad. Signature desserts include a hot chocolate chip cookie for two and vanilla crème brulee. Sunday; 1209 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA; 310.545.5810 and 418 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA; 310.372.8467; Resys: events@eatrockefeller.com
L&E Oyster Bar
Starting on Father’s Day L&E will be open for Sunday supper serving favorites like oysters L&E with Dungeness crab, cayenne butter, shallots, breadcrumbs; knife & fork fried oyster po’boy with shaved fennel, chickory, sweet peppers, gribiche with fries; seafood gumbo poutine with fries, andouille sausage, Dungeness crab, clams, cheddar cheese; and a stand out clam chowder with farm-raised clams, Neuskes bacon, Weiser farms and pee wee potatoes. Sunday, 5-11 pm; 1637 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.660.2255; Resys here.
Del Frisco’s Grille at Irvine Spectrum
Raise a pint in honor of dad this Father’s Day at Del Frisco’s Grille at Irvine Spectrum. Brunch features an array of classic dishes like Red Velvet Belgian Waffle with whipped vanilla bean-spiked cream cheese and thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon; Banana & Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast; The Grille Benedict; Crab cake Benedict; Chicken-Fried Steak & Eggs; Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles with spicy maple syrup and thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon. Wash it down with the Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary, featuring house-made Bloody Mary Mix, Tito’s Vodka, and a side of garnishes to experiment with. Sunday, 11 am-3 pm; 772 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618; 949.341.0376
FIN
FIN Asian Tapas Bar & Restaurant is serving up “Steak Three Ways.” Steak number one is the appetizer of lightly seared Beef Carpaccio topped with ponzu truffle oil, micro greens and crispy shitake mushrooms. Next, share an entree of Mitered Skirt Steak with Potato Shavings before concluding the meal with the tender and juicy Pepper Encrusted Filet Mignon With Truffle Mash Potato & Plum Wine Sauce, showered with generous shavings of black truffle. As for cocktails, try the Washington Boulevard crafted with Bulleit bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, bitters and an orange peel or the FIN Sour with rye whiskey, Disaronno and lemon juice. Sunday, 5-10 pm; 12223 W Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90066; 310.398.8611
Venice Whaler
Head West this Father’s Day to the Venice Whaler in Venice Beach. Take in the ocean breezes in the Crab Shell Bar where Executive Chef Nick Liberato is cooking up breakfast bites! Dads can savor Short Rib Hash with eggs (sunny side up), roasted potatoes and creamy whipped guacamole, as well as the crispy and golden Fried Chicken & Waffle with whipped butter. As for a little liquid, at the Venice Whaler it is B.Y.D.B all day (Bring Your Dad For A Beer). Dads accompanied by their kids get a free beer on the house! Sunday, 7 am-2:30 am; 10 W Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292; 310.821.8737
The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse
They are treating dads to a delectable Father’s Day Beer & Bourbon Market Brunch ($92; $35/kids under 12) featuring flowing mimosas and Bloody Mary’s; displays of fresh breakfast pastries and elaborate food displays at the Chef’s Table and inside the Kitchen. An exclusive bourbon and beer tasting will also be offered in our Red and White Wine Rooms. Sunday, 11 am-3 pm; 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106; 626.585.6410
Father’s Day Grillata
Mr. C Hotels is partnering with Peroni Nastro Azzurro for you to celebrate dad with an indulgent, Venetian buffet lunch ($75, $30/bellinis & mimosas) poolside. There will be live music by the hotel’s resident American jazz and blues performer Reverend Shawn Amos and his daughter and the menu features an Italian Grillata station with grilled specialties like hamburgers with gorgonzola and sun dried tomato aioli; rib eye; salmon; ahi tuna; swordfish; corn on the cob; and summer vegetables, alongside classic Cipriani pastas; a potato bar; hand-sliced Prosciutto de Parma; roasted beet and Caesar salads; and homemade desserts like mini lemon meringue tarts. Peroni will be offered on-tap, with a complimentary first pour for dads, as well as Bellini and mimosa stations featuring freshly-squeezed peach and orange juices to customize one’s drink. Sunday, 12-4 pm; 1224 Beverwil Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Resys: 310.226.6245 or restaurantbh@mrchotels.com
Traveler Guitar
Since 1992, Traveler Guitar has been the leading innovator in the design and manufacture of full‐scale travel guitars. Traveler provides high quality, portable solutions for mobile musicians. From the original Pro‐Series model, to the cutting edge EG‐1 Custom, to the revolutionary Traveler Acoustic Series, their guitars have traveled all over the world, from a submarine deep in the Atlantic to the peak of Mt. Everest. Traveler is perfect for the “Traveling Dad” with a rocker spirit. One of the greatest benefits of Traveler Guitar is that you can conveniently take it wherever you go worldwide and have the luxury of playing stage quality music on all your travels!
SKAGEN, The Cambridge Satchel Company, and VIANEL
Make it personal! Get dad unique, modern accessories like card holders, wallets, and phone cases from VIANEL. Plus, get free embossing with any purchase. Get bags from The Cambridge Satchel Company and they also have custom embossing available ($10 per letter, max $40 or 8 characters). Or, get him minimally designed watches and bags from SKAGEN.
Beau Ties
Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont has silk bow ties, neck ties, menswear, accessories and more. Made in America, their handcrafted bow ties are available in a full range of styles and sizes: Freestyle (tie-it-yourself), Clip-on and Pre-Tied ties neck styles, as well as a full range of tie widths (standard, butterfly/jumbo, diamond-point, batwing and very slimline) and lengths (13.5-23.5 inches, and even shorter or longer custom sizes).
Larchmont Sanctuary & Spa
Dad will love their movie themed Father’s Day spa packages, which are namedafter movie quotes from guys’ favorite movies. To be used anytime in June, the packages are designed to speak dad’s language, especially when it comes to stress relief and relaxation. The indoor/outdoor bungalow style spa has packages like the “Go Ahead, Make My Day” Stress Away Warm Stone Massage (60 min) +Foot Reflexology(15 min) + Coppertino Bath & Beer; “You’re So Money And You Don’t Even Know It” Jade Stone Massage (75 min) + Scalp Therapy Massage (15 min) + Coppertino Bath & Beer; and “Make Him An Offer He Can’t Refuse” Deep Tissue Massage (90 min) + Deep Cleansing Enzyme Facial (75 min) + Coppertino Bath.331 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004; 323.466.1028
Chuan Spa
They are partnering with Ojakian Tenni to offer Father’s Day Cardio Tennis clinics with complimentary Cardio Tennis Clinics. Cardio Tennis is a high-energy fitness class that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate full body calorie burning aerobic workout. All levels are welcome! You can also pamper dad with new Turo Gentlemen’s facial treatments, like the Turo Gentlemen’s Refining Facial, that improve the health of Dad’s skin with this facial designed to target any sensitivities caused by an active lifestyle or shaving. This facial includes cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, mask, and a relaxing cold stone facial massage (60 minutes $170) and the Turo Gentlemen’s Timesaver Facial is a quick facial is aimed to rejuvenate Dad’s skin, leaving the texture smooth and hydrated (30 minutes $90). Tennis: Sunday, 9 – 10 am; 10:30 am – 11:30 am; 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106; Must RSVP: info@ojakiantennis.com or 310.770.1918; Spa: 626.585.6414
Dad’s Day at Mr. C Spa & Beauty
Spoil dad with a full-day of relaxation, starting with a 30-minute Eucalyptus Steam Session, complete with a selection of hot tea, refreshing cucumber water, and washcloths. Following this, dad can enjoy a specially designed ESPA Men’s Back, Face, and Scalp Treatment to restore tired muscles, while cleansing and replenishing dry skin. This treatment features a back exfoliation, followed by a targeted back massage, a men’s ESPA personalized facial, and scalp massage with ESPA’s Pink Hair and Scalp Mud. Fathers will finish with a cooling shower, a refreshing Plymouth Gin “Last Word” cocktail at the Lobby Lounge, and a special take-home gift of ESPA Energizing Shower Gel. The package also includes full-day access to the pool and fitness center, plus a voucher for 15% off The Restaurant at Mr. C. $295+; Through June 28; 1224 Beverwil Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035resys: 310.226.6290 or spa@mrchotels.com.
Burke Williams Day Spa
For each generous spa gift purchased through July 15, you will receive a gift for yourself in return.
Guests that spend $150 on a gift card at Burke Williams Day Spa will receive a complimentary $25 gift card. For each $250 gift card purchase you will receive a gift card for $50. Whether it’s a gift for your dad, husband, new grad, best friend or bride-to-be, purchase a gift card and receive a little something special for yourself at Burke Williams Day Spa.
