DINING
Tavern
Dine on a special three-course menu that includes tomato salad, bbq beef brisket and chocolate brioche bread pudding. A la carte menu is also available. 5-9:30 p.m. 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310.806.6464. tavernla.com
Fig & Olive Melrose Place
Celebrate Father’s Day on the French Riviera with a three-course weekend brunch menu created by Executive Chef Pascal Lorange. The market-driven menu features selections such as truffle mushroom scrambeled eggs, south of France poached eggs with salmon, steak tartar and more. The meal also comes with a complimentary cocktail (choice of a Bellini, Piscine, Bloody Mary, Sangria, or Vodka Soda) as well as a selection of half-priced specialty cocktails. $28/pp. 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, 310.360.9100. figandolive.com
Petrossian
Treat dad to a luxurious three-course brunch that includes selections such as the Egg Royale (Transmontanus caviar, soft scrambled egg, vodka whipped cream); smoked salmon hash, eggs benedict with smoked salmon and caviar and more. Petrossian is a also offering a royal caviar tasting for four, and a special foie gras five-course tasting menu for the month of June, highlights of which include asparagus salad with foie gras ravioli, seared foie gras with cherries and pistachios, and prime flat iron with foie gras. 321 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.271.0576. facebook.com/PetrossianBoutiqueRestaurant
Father’s Day at Gladstones
Spend Father’s Day at the beach for an all-day affair. Gladstones offers lunch and dinner buffets offering selections such as lobster hash browns, corned beef hash, steak and eggs and house cured king salmon. Additional highlights include whole roasted Korubata pig and whole smoked Atlantic swordfish carving stations. Party starts at 11 a.m. $42.95/pp; $19.95 children. 17300 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, 310.454.3474. sbe.com/gladstones
Drago Centro
Dine on a six-course Father’s Day Tasting menu and beer pairing. Specials include truffle agnolotti, crispy pork belly and gnocchi, and a signature lamb osso bucco make this feast the perfect way to celebrate a great Dad. $60/pp; $30/pp beer pairing. 525 S Flower St., 213.228.8998. dragocentro.com
Scarpetta at the Montage in Beverly Hills
Treat dad to a lavish brunch at the Montage Beverly Hills that features an extended carving station offering lamb loin, prime rib, prochetta, ribs as well as “something extra from the kitchen”- Scarpetta’s eggs Benedict, english muffin, proscuitto topped with truffle fonduta. $88/adults, $35/children, $17/bottomless bloody marys, bellinis and mimosas. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. scottconant.com
CHAYA Restaurants
Treat Dad to a special Father’s Day brunch at all three Chaya locations. Offerings include a seasonal à la carte brunch at the Beverly Hills and Downtown locations, and a three-course prix-fixe ($38) at its Venice location, where you can also toast to dad with bottomless Champagne or draft beer from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. As an added bonus, through July 1 at Chaya Venice, soccer dads can also celebrate with lunchtime screenings of the UEFA Euro Cup 2012. thechaya.com
Jar
Modern Los Angeles Chop House by Suzanne Tracht, offers a full day of Father’s Day dining with complete Sunday Brunch and a summer dinner menu. Menu highlights for brunch include pot roast hash, brioche French toast and char siu pork; while the dinner menu offers Jar burger with Jar fries, stuffed squash blossoms, and Jar’s chopped salad. Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner: 5-11 p.m. 8225 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323.655.6566. thejar.com
Haven Gastropub + Brewery
Indulge dad in Haven’s own beers brewed on site, craft beers on tap, 100+ bottled craft selections or 50+ specialty single-malt whiskeys, malt scotches and bourbons. 42 De Lacy Ave., Pasadena, 626.768.9555. havengastropub.com
Tres by Jose Andres
Dine on brunch specials by Jose Andres, including slow roasted beef tenderloin, chilled seafood, and piquillo pepper confit. The regular brunch menu will also be served. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $52/pp. 465 South La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.246.5551. slsbeverlyhills.com/tres
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Treat dad to a special Father’s Day brunch buffet that features a number of specialty stations from Executive Chef Ashley James. Enjoy specials from the Sea, from around the world, from asia and from the garden. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 300 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.860.4000. fourseasons.com/losangeles
Comme Ca
Dine on brunch and dinner specials by David Myers including for brunch smoked brisket hash with poached egg, grilled chicken with Provencal-style Chimichurri served with potato salad and two eggs any style; and a French doughnut with crème anglaise and chocolate sauce. Dinner special is sage fried chicken served with a bacon shallot waffle, honey butter, maple syrup and mustard greens; a Father’s Day beer special will also be offered. Regular brunch and dinner menus will be available. Brunch hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 8479 Melrose Ave., 323.782.1104. commecarestaurant.com
Red O
Treat dad to a brunch of signature dishes like Huevos Rancheros Verdes and Chilaquiles al Guajillo and he will receive a complimentary Platinum Margarita. Red O also offers Chef Rick Bayless’ award-winning lamb mole negro as a special. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. redorestaurant.com
The Counter
Stop by any LA location of The Counter with your dad, buy yourself a burger and say “My dad is a BFD!” and the Counter will buy your dad a standard 1/3 lb. burger. thecounterburger.com
Blues & BBQ
Celebrate with dad on the ION Rooftop Bar and Lounge at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, where you can stop by for a lively Blues and BBQ menu (think grilled skirt steak, baby back ribs and bbq chicken). The open-air rooftop bar and lounge hosts a blues and soul musical guest, from classical blues bands, to bluegrass artists with musical highlights including The George Dez Band. Noon-4 p.m. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., downtown, 213.765.8600. lalivemarriott.com
Blu Jam Café
Blu Jam Café shows their Father’s Day appreciation by offering complimentary beer or champagne all day long for Dads. 7371 Melrose Ave., L.A, 323.951.9191. blujamcafe.com
Rock & Reilly’s
Knock back shots of whiskey while grubbing on Reilly’s Whiskey Bingo Wings with your pops at Rock & Reilly’s on Sunset Strip. The Irish Rock & Roll bar will be a sports lovers’ go-to destination, featuring the Dodger game for all the baseball fans and the Euro Cup games on 17 of their led TV’s all day. Enjoy the Father’s day special Guinness brat and Guinness for $7 all day. 8911 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. rnrpub.com
Mezze
Treat dad to dishes such as double cut pork chop schnitzel, braised beef brisket, and a 32-oz dry aged rib-eye steak. The usual Sunday Deli Classics will also be available, along with a great selection of craft beer and savory cocktails. 401 N La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310.657.4103. mezzela.com
Street
Chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Alger offer dad’s a special menu of global grilling favorites, served family style. Veggie lovers can opt for their Swap Meat platter, as a green alternative. Also sip on global beer flights for $12. $35/pp. 742 North Highland Ave., 323.203.0500. eatatstreet.com
Fuku Burger
Instead of a traditional backyard BBQ, take your dad out for burgers and sake at Fuku Burger in Hollywood. The American Burger joint with a Japanese inspired twists features two for one drinks from 3-7 p.m. and wash it down with the signature Fuku “Lucky Burger.” 1634 Cahuenga Blvd., L.A. fukuburger.com
Border Grill
Dine in Father’s Day specials for brunch or dinner. The day starts with brunch featuring unlimited small plates for $29.99/pp. For dinner, toast dad with specialty cocktails such as the scotch-fueled Rusty Clavo, Jalisco Mule, or Añejo Antigua, and dine on selections like Fanny Bay oysters, Lamb Adobo Sopes, Grilled Niman Ranch Pork Chop, Oaxacan Strip Steak, Crispy Fried Chicken, and Wild Alaska Halibut. Border Grill Santa Monica, 1445 4th St., Santa Monica, 310.451.1655; Border Grill Downtown LA, 445 S. Figueroa St., downtown, 213.486.5171. bordergrill.com
Pink Taco
Harry Morton’s Pink Taco serves half off well cocktails, beer and sangria from 3-7 p.m. for Father’s day and features a special Father’s Day dish of baby back ribs marinated in watermelon bbq sauce brushed with a tamarind chipotle glaze. Available at both Los Angeles locations in Century City and the Sunset Strip. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A and 8225 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. pinktaco.com
SHOP
Rolex Rodeo Drive Grand Opening
Jun. 17. Rolex, the world’s leader in luxury timepieces, opens a 1200-square-foot store on Rodeo Drive. The new store, which is owned and operated by GEARYS, was designed by Rolex’s team in Geneva, Switzerland and will feature one of the largest collections of Rolex timepieces in the United States. 360 North Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310.273.4741. rolex.com
TREATS
LA Creamery Father’s Day Flavors
Celebrate Father’s Day with two new artisanal flavors: Tennessee Whiskey made with Jack Daniel’s, and Chimay Beer ice cream. Available for $8 a pint at Farmshop, Vicente Foods, The Oaks Gourmet, Olive & Thyme, Marketplace, Joan’s on Third, and online at lacreamery.com
Andaz West Hollywood
This week, when Father’s check in they can receive order buckets of Fireman’s Brew for a special price of $40. The bucket includes includes three Blonde and three Brewnette brews. 8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323.656.1234. westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com
Magnolia Bakery
For dad’s with sweet teeth Magnolia Bakery offers special Father’s Day cupcakes: classic vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with vanilla and chocolate buttercream and your choice of edible sports, golf, tie or tool decorations ($3.25 each); and gift packages like the Took Kit: one dozen mini vanilla and chocolate cupcakes adorned with Magnolia’s favorite edible tools and vanilla and chocolate buttercream ($24); and Dad’s Toolbox mini Magnolia Bakery Toolbox, filled with one rich chocolate fudge brownie and one chocolate chunk blonde ($10). 8389 West 3rd St., L.A., 323.951.0636. magnoliabakery.com
UMAMI
Makers of some of LA’s best burgers, Umami Restaurant Group has recently released a product line that brings the signature “Umami” taste straight to your kitchen and backyard BBQ. Including four exclusive condiments created by Umami Burger Founder, Adam Fleischman. Give dad the key to be an Umami master with Umami Dust, Umami Ketchup, Umami Master Sauce, Umami Spray, Red Boat Fish Sauce, Hak’s BBQ Sauce and Gindo’s Spice of Life. Products are available at select Umami locations including Downtown LA’s UMAMIcatessen, and online. umami.com/shop