Need meal plans for Father’s Day? Here’s your 2023 guide to treating dads in Charlotte
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This story was originally published June 9, 2023 at 9:21 AM.