Here are the top Father's Day restaurant deals, specials in metro Detroit
Sunday is all about celebrating dad.
And if you’re looking for ideas, perhaps you can treat him to a special meal, a sizzling steak or even a specially made pie for his sweet tooth.
Though Father’s Day is typically not as big of a restaurant-gathering day as Mother’s Day, many restaurants will offer special menus or discounts.
At five Andiamo locations, where they’ve recently unveiled a new menu, Dad can dine out for free. Andiamo’s Certified Master Chef Daniel Scannell, one of just 72 in the country with the esteemed title, curated new fresh and modern Italian fare lunch and dinner items among the restaurant’s signature items and classic pasta dishes. Blake’s in Armada has a special barbecue menu just for Sunday.
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From pasta to barbecue to brunch offerings, here's a sampling of several metro Detroit places with Father's Day specials.
Andiamo restaurants: Dads receive a free entrée, priced up to $30, with the purchase of another entrée of equal or greater value along with two beverages. The offer is for dine-in only for parties of 10 or less, according to andiamoitalia.com. It's valid Sunday only at Andiamo locations in Bloomfield, Detroit, Fenton, Livonia and Warren. For reservations go to; andiamoitalia.com.
Achatz Pie: If you’re dad loves pie, Achatz’s Pie Collective brought back its "Bacon Me Crazy" pie just in time for Father’s Day. The pie is their signature Dutch Apple pie with a crumb topping with crumbled bacon and pretzels. And the final icing on the pie is a drizzle of caramel and chocolate ribbons. The is $23.99 and available up until Father’s Day at all Achatz locations.
Blake’s Farms: At Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill 17985 Armada Center Rd. in Armada, the tasting room is featuring a special Father’s Day. The specials ($14-$27) are in addition to its regular menu. Specials are full and half slabs of barbecue ribs, served with baked beans and coleslaw, pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue chicken and, after 4 p.m. a prime rib dinner served with sides. Reservations are recommended, call 586-784-9463. At Blake’s Backyard, 5590 Van Dyke in Almont, will offer a prime dinner ($25) after 4 p.m. in addition to its regular menu served 11 a.m. to 7 pm. Reservations are recommended, call 810-798-3251. For information on Blake's events go to blakefarms.com.
Black Rock Bar and Grill: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Black Rock has a Father’s Day all-you-can-eat buffet at its Davidson, Portage, Ann Arbor, Novi, Hartland, Utica, Grand Rapids and Canton locations. The buffet includes items from breakfast fare like biscuits and gravy, bacon and scrambled eggs to entrees of shrimp scampi, salmon, barbecue ribs and its famous Black Rock Chicken. There are also snow crab legs along with all-you-can-eat sides of mac n’ cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, apple crisp and brownie bites. You can add a 6-ounce sirloin for $6. Cost is $34.99; ages 12-4 for $13.99 and under 4 eat free. For information go to blackrockrestaurants.com.
Melting Pot: Father’s Day with Forever Fondue special at Melting Pot, 888 W Big Beaver Rd. in Troy. This 3-course menu features a fresh salad, Endless Entrée and chocolate fondue for $54 per person. Melting Pot’s “Endless Entrée” features its herb-crusted chicken, Memphis rubbed pork, shrimp, and teriyaki-marinated steak served with your favorite cooking style and sauces to dip. For information: meltingpot.com.
The Whitney: This fine dining former mansion of lumber baron David Whitney Father’s Day Brunch will be served 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. The 3-course brunch with several items to choose from includes champagne. Choices include a starter of New England Clam Chowder or seasonal salad. Entrée choices include the Whitney’s signature Beef Wellington, petite filet, eggs Sir Whitney, Chilean Sea Bass and several breakfast entrees. A dessert selection will be offered. Prices vary. A children’s menu for ages 10 and under is $29.95. For reservations go to: thewhitney.com.
Zingerman’s Roadhouse: The Roadhouse’s chef Bob Bennett cooked up a brunch special for Father’s Day. Specials include pasture-raised barbecue beef smoked over oak and folded into a spiced creamy hash with sweet potatoes and peppers. There’s also chicken fried steak and eggs with tenderized pasture-raised sirloin that is lightly breaded and smothered with smoked sausage gravy. To accompany the brunch, Zingerman’s Roadhouse has “Thyme to Mow the Lawn” cocktail. The Father’s Day brunch is served 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. Zingerman’s Roadhouse is at 2501 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor. For reservations go to: zingermansroadhouse.com.
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