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Father’s Day 2021: Meal deals, cheap beer & special dining options

Father’s Day 2021: Meal deals, cheap beer & special dining options

Jun 15, 20213 min read

This Father’s Day has specials dishes, cheap pints of beer, and meal deals that are big enough to feed the entire family. So, take a gander at the available options.

There’s plenty to choose from, too, if you’re dad is hoping to get out of the house or perhaps order something delicious to bring home.

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Keep in mind, 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.

Casino Del Sol

5655 W. Valencia Rd.
(Credit: Casino Del Sol)
(Credit: Casino Del Sol)

The casino is celebrating Dad’s Day at more than one of its restaurants, so take a look and decide wisely. Each of the spots has a different deal and it’s possible your father will want to stop at each place.

Bellissimo Ristorante Italiano
  • Filet Mignon Medallions – Black Truffle Butter Sauce and Creamy Italian Polenta ($26)
Moby’s
  • Beef Tenderloin Medallions – Filet Medallions, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, and Gravy ($19)
Casino-Wide Drink Specials
  • $3 Beers, including Blue Moon and Coors Light
  • $5 Father’s Day Margarita – Ilegal Mezcal, Lime, Lemon, and Agave

For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.

Charro Vida

7109 N. Oracle Rd.
Bandera Enchiladas at Charro Vida
Bandera Enchiladas at Charro Vida (Credit: Jackie Tran)

There are a couple of things happening at the restaurant for Father’s Day this year. First, all kids under the age of 10 years old can eat for free with any regular priced entree at Charro Vida.

Secondly, there’s a “Dad’s Love Tacos” special going on. For the holiday, you’ll find Portobello Steak Fajita Tacos on the menu, featuring three tacos served with avocado salsa, vida grains, nopalitos, frijoles, and salsita for $14.

Lastly, Flores Concepts and The Si Charro group of restaurants are proud supporters of The UA School Garden Program. They’ll be doing a special matching donation on Father’s Day of up to $1,000 to the program.

For more information, visit charrovida.com. 

Forbes Meat Company

220 E. Broadway Blvd.
Forbes Meat Company
Photo courtesy of Forbes Meat Company on Facebook

Nothin’ says Father’s Day like a steak sampler from Forbes Meat Company.

The sampler box is customizable to the ounce and you’ll be able to create a paring of Japanese A5 Wagyu ribeye, dry-aged American Wagyu rib eye, and their local rib eye.

For more information, visit Forbes Meat Company on Facebook. 

Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.
Eggs Provençal at Ghini's French Cafe in Tucson
Eggs Provençal at Ghini’s French Cafe (Photo by David Fox)

Ghini’s French Caffe is hosting a brunch for Dad’s all weekend long with two-for-$10 bloody mary’s and Dadmosas. 

For more information, follow Ghini’s French Caffe on Facebook.  

North Italia

2995 E. Skyline Rd.
North Italia
Photo courtesy of North Italia

From now until Sunday, June 20, order $50 in gift cards online and receive a $10 bonus card for North Italia. On top of that, the restaurant will donate a portion of all gift card sales to FoodCorps in support of their mission to grant kids access to healthy food in school.

Additionally, for just $65, enjoy the grub from home with North Italia’s special Father’s Day Lasagna Bolognese Family Pack – complete with Caesar Salad, Parmesan Garlic Bread, and an indulgent Tiramisu.

For more information, visit northitalia.com.

Pita Jungle

7090 N. Oracle Rd. #128
Photo courtesy of Pita Jungle
Photo courtesy of Pita Jungle

Celebrate Father’s Day by giving the gift of eating healthy. Dads can enjoy the Mediterranean-style Kafta Burger with either a glass of Jungle Vino or a glass of select beer for only $14.99.

This offer is only valid at the Oracle location.

For more information, visit pitajungle.com. 

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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