Bourbon, caviar and steak — what else could Dad want on Father’s Day in Charlotte?
Father’s Day, the day to honor your dad and celebrate fatherhood, is coming up soon.
In 2024, the big day is on Sunday, June 16. So it’s time to get moving on making plans and finding something that will let your dad, father figure or other guy in your life know he’s loved.
Here are some restaurants with special brunch or dinner offerings, along with other ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the Charlotte area:
Add dad’s name to a race car
Location: Online
If your dad is a race car fan, you can honor him by making him part of a race this year. Bryce Applegate, an 18-year-old Kentucky native racing in Charlotte, is offering you the chance to add your dad’s name to his zMAX Cars Tour race car for the June 15 race at Dominian Raceway in Virginia. He’ll also recognize those who purchased a star on his social media platforms.
How to order: Scan an online QR code for Venmo or PayPal by June 6.
Price: $100
The Ballantyne
Location: The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
You can take your dad out to dinner at The Ballantyne’s Gallery Restaurant or gift him a reservation to one of its new Whiskey Club events.
On July 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., your dad can experience a four-course tasting experiences featuring IW Harper Cabernet Cask, IW Harper 15Y, George Dickel 15Y and Blade and Bow.
How to order: RSVP to (704) 248-4330.
Price: Whiskey Club event is $90 per person (plus 8.25% tax and 24% service charge.
Bonefish Grill
Location: 8503 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
Location: 8805 Townley Rd B, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 10430 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
All Bonefish Grill locations will open early at 10 a.m. on Father’s Day so you can get an early start on brunch. Offerings include its Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict, Crème Brûlée French Toast and the BFG Egg Burger.
How to order: Make reservations online: Concord, Huntersville or Matthews.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
Location: JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
In June, Caroline’s Oyster Bar will be hosting a Lobsterfest celebrating coastal cuisines with specialty lobster menu items each week, a select $6 beer feature for the month — Sycamore Mountain Candy — and a Father’s Day celebration with complimentary gifts for Dad. The week of Father’s Day, country fried lobster with piri piri and succotash will be the featured dish.
How to order: Make reservations online.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Location: JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse is offering specialty items to make your Father’s Day gathering special, along with a complimentary gift.
Brunch will take place 7 a.m.- noon, and dinner service lasts from 2-9 p.m. You’ll find items such as Italian Style Shakshuka and the Oscars Burger topped with jumbo lump crab for brunch, and 20 ounce dry age porterhouse for dinner.
How to order: Make reservations online.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Italian Style Shakshuka is $18, while the Oscars Burger is $30. The porterhouse is $98.
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
Location: 14015 Conlan Circle, Suite C1, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 16609 Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 560 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
Location: 9805-D Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 330 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 4625 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 115A, Charlotte, NC 28210
All Duckworth’s locations will be open for Father’s Day, serving their regular menus. Look for options like nachos, burgers, sandwiches and pizza — or you can pick up a gift card to treat your dad. Through June 16, you can get a $10 gift card to use on the next visit to Duckworth’s for every $50 gift card purchase.
How to order: Reservations are not needed — Duckworth’s doesn’t take reservations on Sundays.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
Link & Pin
Location: 155 New Bern Street, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Location: 9723 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 8128 - 1200 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
All three Link & Pin locations will serve its full brunch menu on Father’s Day until the dinner menu begins. Look for its new Lobster Benedict, among other offerings.
You can also grab a gift card for Link & Pin with a bonus under a promotion running until June 16. For every $100 gift card purchased, you’ll receive a $20 gift card to use on another visit to Link & Pin.
How to order: Make reservations online.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
Steak 48
Location: 4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Steak 48 will serve its full menu on Father’s Day, with seafood, salads and, of course, a variety of steaks among the selections.
While you’re there, you can try the popular steakhouse’s new blistered shishito peppers appetizer, or its Boursin cheese whipped potatoes or shells & cheese side dishes. A new caviar program has recently been added, as well.
How to order: Make reservations online or call (980) 580-4848.
Deadline: ASAP, while space remains.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
