Restaurant Rolodex: Father’s Day Made Right
Forecast for Sunday: Bacon-y brunch, tacos and margs on repeat, and a ribeye – lobster kind of dinner date with dad. Whether you’re celebrating your own dad, your baby’s daddy, or that rockstar bro who is crushing it at fatherhood, these are some of my man approved brunch and dinner restaurants for that full serving of meat sweats and beer belly happiness. ‘Cause you know what they say – Dad’s Matter!
For Brunch and Lunch
This Chelsea newcomer is a fun and relaxed neighborhood restaurant with a large, diverse menu perfect for all kinds of eaters. The brunch menu is full of delicious favorites like huevos rancheros, burgers, and a pretty ridiculous PB&J French Toast. There are no calories on Father’s Day, right?
132 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
(646) 880-4810
This is Southern food done right. Like really right. Root and Bone is the East Village restaurant that is creating gourmand approved Souther dishes in a totally authentic way but with a twist. You must get the bonuts, as in the biscuit donuts. and their waffle benedict with pork belly bacon is Sunday morning hang over heaven. Dad may order the entire menu. No judgement on father’s day.
200 E. 3rd St.
New York, New York 10009
646-682-7080
This LES Mexican restaurant is the perfect place to post up for brunch, margaritas, and patio people watching. With an open air design, you’ll feel like you’re kind of in Mexico as you nosh on amazing street style finger foods and indulge in some serious brunch dishes. I love all of their sauces and tacos as well!
29 E. 2nd St.
NY, NY 10003
212-335-0114
For the no fuss dad who isn’t into long boozy brunches, this Cuban New York City mainstay is an obvious favorite for a hearty and seriously satisfying breakfast or brunch. You’ll be full just walking into the place and seeing what comes out of the small kitchen. The pork sandwiches, huevos rancheros, and just about any other platter they offer, is exactly what the guys in my life crave on a Sunday afternoon, and for a great price. Dad will thank you on all accounts.
17 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
(212)625-2001
This Greenwich Village dining spot, owned and operated by the same guys as Quality Meats, Quality Italian, and Park Avenue Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring, has a downtown cool, casual vibe with an amazing burger melt, among other things. Sit outside, sip on the original frosé, and eat some seriously delicious meat.
19 Greenwich Ave.
New York, New York 10011
212-337-9988
Dinner and Drinks
This new(ish) restaurant is a cross between upscale BBQ and creative Italian. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner, we’d recommend coming at any time of the day but their dinner is really something special because of the unique blend of the cuisines. Dad loves BBQ and mom loves pasta. This place is the perfect compromise.
155 Bleecker St.
New York, NY 10012
New York, NY 10014
The newly redone and revamped Beatrice Inn is the quintessential downtown steakhouse that combines sexy, dark NYC dining with one big ass ribeye. Perfect for a family dinner celebrating dad or a night out with the hubby this Father’s Day.
285 W 12th St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 675-2808
April Bloomfield may be known as the pork lady, but at her Ace Hotel gastropub, every kind of meat is perfected. From the slow roasted whole hog to the lamb feast to the undeniably amazing burger, this is the kind of place every dad will find their meat-y vice to indulge in.
16 W 29th St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 679-1939
Brooklyn, NY 11206