Save the grilling for another day. This Father’s Day brings special dishes, rum punch, and meal deals big enough to feed the whole family.
Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21, this year, and Tucson restaurants are rolling out brunch buffets, whiskey pairings, and steak specials to match. Reservations fill up fast at several spots, so call ahead or book online before the big day.
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Keep in mind that we’ll be adding to the list each day leading up to Dad’s big day, so check it occasionally if you haven’t found the perfect meal for your parent.
Mojo’s Father’s Day brunch brings a complimentary rum punch for Dad alongside two standout specials. The Bistec y Huevos pairs Mojo marinated skirt steak with two fried eggs and plantain hash, while the Bacon Rumcakes layer rum-infused coconut pancakes with crispy bacon, toasted coconut, coconut rum sauce, and whipped cream. The regular menu stays available all day, and reservations are recommended.
The Parish goes all in on Southern comfort for Dad with oak-smoked, Southern-style sarsaparilla BBQ pork ribs, smoked gouda fried mac and cheese, and well-seasoned corn on the cob. At the bar, order “The D.A.D.,” a shot of Whiskey Del Bac paired with a choice of Dragoon IPA or Abita Amber, for $13, or stick with a classic Old Fashioned for $9.
Whiskey Del Bac spreads Father’s Day weekend across three events for whiskey-loving dads.
Tavolino’s Father’s Day special features a 16-ounce New York Steak Fiorentina with roasted red potatoes, sautéed spinach, and asparagus. The meal comes paired with a glass of Barolo wine and finishes with a Belgian chocolate budino for dessert. The full package runs $75 per person.
Ghini’s keeps the celebration going all weekend with 2-for-$15 classic mimosas and Bloody Marys, available on a walk-in basis alongside the scratch-made brunch and vegan menus.
Cafe a la C’Art built a full menu for Dad. Beverage options include the Cran-tastic Cape Codder for $12, made with Arcadia cranberry vodka, cranberry juice cocktail, fresh lime, and a splash of bubbly, plus the Orange You Glad Man-mosa for $7, a pint of Four Peaks Orange Wheat Ale and fresh orange juice garnished with an orange slice. For something sweeter, the Iced Banana Split Breve for $7 combines two shots of Arbuckle’s espresso with banana, hazelnut, and vanilla syrups, half-and-half, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and a Bordeaux cherry.
On the brunch side, the Chicken & Waffles for $18 pairs Belgian waffles with crispy chicken and hot honey, and the Grilled Flank Steak Skillet for $17 brings roasted sweet peppers, caramelized onions, provolone, and rosemary breakfast potatoes, topped with two eggs any style and served with multigrain toast.
Hacienda del Sol hosts its Father’s Day BBQ Brunch in the resort’s scenic garden setting. The spread includes grilled favorites, classic BBQ sides, and decadent desserts, and every dad receives a free beer, shandy, or michelada. Live music from Andy Hersey runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the resort also pours complimentary tastings of Angel’s Envy bourbon while samples last. The brunch costs $85 per adult and $40 for kids ages 6 to 12, and kids 5 and under eat free. Call (520) 529-3500 to book.
Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress offers separate brunch and dinner specials for the holiday. Dad’s Brunch, priced at $20, includes a quarter rack of ribs, andouille sausage, scrambled eggs, sautéed onions and peppers, smoked brisket, parmesan horseradish onion rings, and cheddar jalapeño biscuits. Dad’s Dinner, priced at $36, features short rib with horseradish au jus, green chili cheddar mashed potatoes, and sautéed green beans with bacon. Reserve a table through OpenTable.
Tohono Chul offers free admission to all dads, stepdads, and grandfathers for Father’s Day. Families can stroll the blooming gardens and shady nature trails, browse the art galleries, or grab brunch at the Garden Bistro. The Shops and Desert Corner Nursery round out the visit with local gifts and desert plants. Anyone looking to extend the celebration can save 25% on annual Family Memberships and above with the promo code FAMILY25 at checkout.
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