When you remember all of the things your dear old dad did for you and keeps doing for you, don’t you think you at least owe him a nice meal on Father’s Day? If so, here are some great places to do just that.
The distillers at Park City’s Alpine Distilling invite guests 21 and over to visit the Alpine Social Club to create a custom Father’s Day gift bag with locally made gin, whiskey, gift cards, tumblers, candles, and bourbon maple pecans. From award-winning gin and whiskey bottles, custom gin making experiences, and private barrel experiences, Alpine Distilling has the perfect gift for every kind of whiskey lover, cocktail enthusiast, and collector.
Show Dad that you inherited his ability to impress by celebrating Father’s Day in the style he deserves at The Capital Grille with their Dry-aged New York Strip au Poivre ($66). The chef delicately poaches peppercorns to crust the steak and enhance its flavor, then finishes with housemade Courvoisier cream for a rich, refined touch. Perhaps kick things off with an appetizer like the Lobster and Crab Cake served with housemade lemon basil aioli ($28).
Father’s Day comes only once a year and so does the 2-course Wagyu Surf & Turf dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Let Dad have an elevated moment on National Waygu Day with their 14-oz. Australian Carrara Waygu Strip paired with a buttery North Atlantic Lobster Tale on Saturday, June 20 or Sunday, June 21. $138 pp. Or select a 2-course dinner of 35-oz. Prime Tomahawk with a 12-oz Lobster Tail for $168 pp. Add to the fun by toasting dad with Fleming’s Garrison Brothers Smoked Old Fashion crafted with HoneyDew bourbon and finished with delicate smoke.
Sundance Mountain Resort invites guests to toast summer’s arrival with a festive Father’s Day brunch. Dote on Dad with a hearty Father’s Day brunch at the Foundry Grill. The special holiday menu will feature classic BBQ-inspired “father favorites” for the whole family to enjoy. Father’s Day brunch is available with reservations from 9 am to 3 pm.
Indulge in a multi-course Father’s Day dinner at Park City’s Grub Steak with a choice of baby romaine Caesar salad or wild rice & mushroom soup, choice of side, aged 14oz New York steak with green peppercorn demi-glaze, and choice of house made dessert. $72 per person.
Last weekend the folks at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon launched their new weekend brunch, available from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturdays and Sundays. Log Haven would be an excellent spot to dine outside with dad on Father’s Day – out on the patio at the base of a waterfall while enjoying a beautifully curated a la carte brunch menu featuring plated favorites like Brioche French Toast, Canyon Fried Chicken & Waffles, Braised Shirt Rib Hash, Steak & Eggs, Log Haven Burger, Millcreek Biscuits & Gravy, Log Haven Benedict, Dutch Baby Pancake, Smoked Salmon Lyonnaise, Huevos Rancheros, Honey House Almond Granola and more — all thoughtfully created by Chef Todd Hoffee and Sous Chef Dayton Case. Pair your brunch with a Elderflower Mimosa, Alpine Espresso Martini, or Bloody Mary and take in the mountain air, rushing waterfalls, and peaceful beauty of Millcreek Canyon.
Overlook Restaurant at Black Rock Mountain Resort in Heber City is hosting its inaugural Father’s Day Brunch on Sunday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef Rocha’s spread includes a carving station with Prime Rib, Macadamia Halibut, two styles of Eggs Benedict, Peach French Toast, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Orange Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs and a build-your-own ice cream dessert station. Tickets are $69 for adults and $25 for children ages 5 to 12, with children under 5 dining complimentary. Reservations are recommended.
Enjoy a hearty Father’s Day Buffet Brunch featuring upscale classics and traditional favorites at Sterling Steak and Lounge. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. $69 for adults, kids under 10 pay their age. Reserve online or call 435-800-2884.
Our friends at Tupelo Park City invite dads and all guests on June 21st to enjoy feasting on unlimited smoked Niman Ranch prime rib, fresh horseradish, spring garlic mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, and jus. $75 per person. Toast Dad with $10 Old Fashioneds.
Celebrate dad at Tuscany with their Father’s Day Brunch Buffet featuring items such as Prime Rib, Duroc Baby Back Ribs, Housemade Meatballs, Shrimp Cocktail, Gourmet Omelet Bar, Waffles, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Assorted Pastries, Fresh Fruit, House Salads, Corned Beef Eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine.
Urban Hill is hosting a Father’s Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a spread of traditional classics and Urban Hill favorites curated by Executive Chef Nick Zocco. Highlights include Herb Crusted Prime Rib, Chicken and Waffles, Mini Avocado Smoked Salmon Toasts, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers and Hills Kitchen Pastries and Confections. Tickets are $75 for adults and $35 for children ages 5 to 12, with children 4 and under dining complimentary.
Celebrate Summer Solstice and Father’s Day with Ridgeline & Flame, a poolside barbecue at Waldorf Astoria Park City from noon – 4 p.m. Guest Chef Gustavo Pinet and Executive Chef Stuart Roger bring the bold, fire-driven flavors of Los Cabos and summer in the Wasatch to an afternoon poolside. Head Mixologist David Hernandez curates specialty cocktails and agave spirits available à la carte.
Bonus: Father’s Day gifts for wine- and whiskey-loving dads. If your favorite father is a wine lover, I recommend treating him to a bottle of the best wine I’ve tasted this year: 2023 DAOU Soul of a Lion (srp $150). “As the crown jewel of the DAOU portfolio, Soul of a Lion represents the pinnacle of our winemaking and is a true reflection of DAOU Mountain’s power and elegance,” said José Alberto Moreira dos Santos, General Manager and Senior Winemaker of DAOU Vineyards. “2023 was an exceptional year with long hang times and moderate temperatures, allowing us to achieve notable phenolic maturity while preserving freshness and natural acidity. It is a vintage showcasing both the technical precision and the artistry that defines Soul of a Lion.”
The folks at DAOU said, “Named in tribute to founders Georges and Daniel Daou’s father, Soul of a Lion honors the passion, perseverance, and enduring conviction to craft world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. The 2023 vintage stands as a definitive expression of DAOU Mountain, precise and powerful, reinforcing its position as a defining icon of collectible California Cabernet. Crafted from meticulously selected parcels in the Adelaida District, the wine reflects a rare convergence of calcareous clay and limestone soils, a Mediterranean microclimate, and cooling Pacific influences, all ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. Warm days and cool nights ensure balanced ripening and phenolic development, resulting in an age-worthy vintage of remarkable depth, structure, and longevity that reflects the power of place.”
This luscious blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot – aged for 22 months in new French oak barrels – displays saturated dark crimson and violet hues. On the nose, you’ll find dark berry aromas, cherry, toasted oak and subtle herb notes. Generous fruit flavors of blackberry, chocolate and cherry lead to polished tannins and long, luscious finish. Simply put, 2023 DAOU Soul of a Lion is the single best wine I’ve tasted in 2026 and worth every dime.
For whiskey aficionado fathers, I recommend giving Dad the High West X Huckberry gift set ($74.99). The distillers at High West said, “We teamed up with Huckberry for an epic set: 2 Huckberry-Exclusive Mt. Timpanogos Whiskey glasses with 1 bottle of Bourbon and Double Rye.”
Bourbon:
Rich and earthy on the palate with well balanced flavors of candy corn, honey nougat and sweet corn bread biscuits.
Double Rye:
Rye spices up front, then menthol, mint, eucalyptus, herbal tea with wildflower honey and all spice.
Huckberry Mt. Timpanogos Whiskey Glass Details:
Each glass features a raised topographic impression of Mt. Timpanogos, the second tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range and one of Utah’s most prominent natural features. Made from 100% lead-free handblown glass which is lighter than leaded glass and equally durable. Due to the handmade nature of glass blowing, each glass may have slight variation.
For golfing dads, High West also has an array of High West-themed golf gifts such as High West x Callaway Golf Balls, High West Golf Cap, High West Golf Gloves, High West Magnetic Golf Towel, and more.
Happy Father’s Day to all of the great Dads out there!
Culinary quote of the week: “Eating my dad’s pancakes is like wrapping myself in a warm hug from the past.” – Casey Taylor
Feature Image: Photo courtesy of Steve Dimatteo on Unsplash.
