Food and Drink

Need meal plans for Father’s Day? Here’s your 2023 guide to treating dads in Charlotte

All Link & Pin locations will be offering special menu items for Father’s Day this year.
All Link & Pin locations will be offering special menu items for Father’s Day this year.

It’s that time of year again to honor the dads in our lives — Father’s Day.

Whether you’re celebrating your dad, brother, grandfather or friend, several Charlotte restaurants are making it easy — and special— to treat whomever you’re celebrating this year.

From brunch to dinner and even dessert, here’s a full list of where you can dine out with dads for Father’s Day. (Be sure to check back, too, as this list will grow ahead of the holiday.):

Bar Marcel

Location: 3920 Sharon Rd #160, Charlotte, NC 28211

Bar Marcel is serving up a special Father’s Day brunch this year, with reservations. Along with mimosas and Bloody Mary specials, the curated menu includes:

  • Brie en croûte
  • Patatas bravas
  • Charcuterie board
  • Truffle and herb frites
  • Heirloom tomato salad
  • Smoked salmon benedict
  • Huevos a la Española
  • Crab quiche
  • Frittata
  • Steak and eggs
  • Angus beef burger
  • Seafood crepes
  • Gnocchi carbonara
  • Grilled salmon

Menu

How to order: Reservations can be made online.

Deadline: ASAP before reservations are fully booked.

Price: Varies as the menu is a la carte.

Pick-up: Dine in only.

The Capital Grille

Location: 201 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Just for the holiday, The Capital Grille is serving up special menu items exclusively for Father’s Day this year. Along with Caymus and popular side dishes, like lobster mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, offerings include:

  • 20-ounce 30-Day Dry Aged NY Strip with Shaved Black Summer Truffles and Truffle Demi

Menu

How to order: Make reservations online.

Deadline: ASAP before reservations are fully booked.

Price: Varies as the menu is a la carte.

Pick-up: Dine in only.

On Father’s Day, The Capital Grille will be offering its full dinner menu all day.
On Father’s Day, The Capital Grille will be offering its full dinner menu all day. Douglas Scaletta/The Capital Grille

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

Location: 4001 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Chef Alyssa’s is offering pre-ordered Father’s Day meals, prepared cold and ready to reheat. Meal options include:

  • Burger pack of four (6 oz.) Shipley Farms grass-fed beef burgers

  • Wagyu hot dog pack of four (4oz.) Wagyu beef hot dogs

  • Vegetable kebabs with portobello mushroom, peppers, zucchini and onion

  • 10 oz NY Strip Steak with adobo butter

  • Sides: potato salad, pasta salad, asparagus salad, mac and cheese and watermelon and strawberry salad

  • Desserts: salted caramel brownies, strawberry and rhubarb crumb bars and Nutella pie.

Menu

How to order: Pre-order online.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 14, 1 p.m.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte

Pickup: Pickup or delivery Friday, June 16, 3:30-7 p.m.

Chef Joya

Location: Online

Chef Joya is offering special Juneteenth and Father’s Day grill packs ready to be shipped. The prepared meals include:

  • Two slabs of Vegan Ribz

  • Teriyaki Chikn for Kabobs

  • Apple Marinated Sweet Sausage

  • Red House Burgers

  • Baked Mac & Cheez

  • Dirty baked beans.

Menu

How to order: Place an order online.

Deadline: Saturday, June 10

Price: $260

Pickup: Delivery June 15

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Location: 101 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28280

Dine out with dads at Eddie V’s and enjoy exclusive dishes just for the holiday. Exclusive dishes for guests include:

  • 11-ounce Snake River Farms Gold Label Wagyu Strip Steak

  • Limited-edition batch of Eddie V’s single barrel select Blanton’s Bourbon.

  • Blanton’s topper by request.

Menu

How to order: Reservations can be made online.

Deadline: ASAP before reservations are fully booked.

Price: Varies as the menu is a la carte.

Pick-up: Dine in only.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood will be offering its strip steak exclusively for Father’s Day.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood will be offering its strip steak exclusively for Father’s Day. Eddie V's/Douglas Scaletta

Harry’s Grille and Tavern - Ayrsley

Location: 2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd #103, Charlotte, NC 28273

Harry’s Grille and Tavern at Ayrsley is offering an indulgent Father’s Day brunch special — all you can eat bacon for $5. The restaurant’s other brunch offerings include Harry’s Chicken & Waffles, French Toast and Shrimp & Grits.

Menu

How to order: In person or online.

Deadline: None

Price: Varies, as the menu is a la carte.

Pick-up: At the time you set.

Link & Pin

Location: 155 New Bern St. Charlotte, NC 28203

Location: 9723 Sam Furr Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078

Location: 8128-1200 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277

All Link & Pin locations will be open on Father’s Day for brunch and dinner. The South End and Huntersville locations will offer brunch with a special expanded menu featuring some popular dinner items such as steaks, lobster tail, market fish and truffle lobster mac and cheese, and the Arboretum location will serve dinner all day long, coupled with a smaller menu of brunch favorites.

Menu

How to order: In-person or online.

Deadline: None

Price: Varies as the menu is a la carte.

Delivery: Choose delivery, or pickup is available at the South End and Huntersville locations.

All Link & Pin locations will be offering special menu items for Father’s Day this year.
All Link & Pin locations will be offering special menu items for Father’s Day this year. Link & Pin

Metro Diner

Location: 8334 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28226

Location: 14211 Reese Boulevard, Huntersville, NC 28078

Location: 10412 E Independence Blvd #400, Matthews, NC 28105

If you want to celebrate Father’s Day at home, Metro Diner is offering a catering special for Father’s Day. Spend at least $250 and get a $20 gift card or a $50 gift card if you spend $400. Treat yourself to some of their menu favorites, including the newest burger trio:

  • BBQ Bacon Burger with hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce.

  • Black & Bleu Burger with blue cheese crumbles, hickory smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato.

  • Pimento Cheeseburger with hickory smoked bacon, fried jalapeños, lettuce and tomato.

Menu

How to order: Online.

Deadline: Most diners ask for at least 24 hours in advance.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.

Pickup: Pick up at restaurant or delivery.

Open Tap

Location: 5010 Carmel Ctr Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226

Open Tap is teaming up with 5th Sin for an open flame Father’s Day feast from noon-9 p.m. The menu will include:

  • Fire-Grilled Beef Rib Tacos with a zesty tomato and bell pepper salsa, creamy cilantro aioli and a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Signature Steak Sandwich with flat iron steak, toasted ciabatta, tomato slices, arugula, provolone and chimichurri sauce.
  • Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Delight with white chimichurri sauce and toasted garlic bread.
  • Grilled Top Sirloin with chimichurri sauce and toasted garlic bread.

Menu

How to order: In person.

Deadline: None

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.

Pickup: In-person dining only.

Steak 48

Location: 4425 Sharon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211

In honor of the holiday, Steak 48 will open early for Father’s Day and serve its full menu all day from 12-9:30 p.m. Spend the day dining with dad over seafood, Australian Wagyu, Chef Heather King’s Au Gratin Potatoes and more.

Menu

How to order: Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at 980-580-4848.

Deadline: ASAP before reservations are fully booked.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.

Pickup: In-person dining only.

Table & Twine

Location: 2600 Youngblood St., Charlotte, NC 28203

Table & Twine is offering special Father’s Day packages of pre-made dishes that serve up to 6 or 10 people. Offerings include:

  • House-smoked brisket

  • Grilled chicken with herb butter sauce

  • Coal roasted house made baked beans

  • Creamy celery seed coleslaw

  • Loaded baked potato salad

  • Banana pudding.

Menu

How to order: Online

Deadline: Sunday, June 11

Price: Options for six people start at $159.99.

Pickup: Items will be available for pickup or delivery Friday, June 16.

Table and Twine’s Father’s Day packages can feed up to 6 or 10 people.
Table and Twine’s Father’s Day packages can feed up to 6 or 10 people. Table and Twine

This story was originally published June 9, 2023 at 9:21 AM.

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