In Good Taste

Father’s Day Specials

Treat dad like a king on June 15.

With Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s a fact that a man’s love of food is ingrained in his DNA, so why not go out and treat your dad to some great food. Here are some restaurants that are sure to please him on his special day.

The Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse will be offering 16 different cuts of meats and authentic Brazilian side dishes for $51.50 per person. What’s even better is that dads who come in on Father’s day will receive a Father’s Day Card, which is good for a complimentary lunch or dinner on their next visit. It just so happens that the 2014 World Cup, which begins on June 12, is being held in Brazil, so it’s the perfect time for the family to indulge in Brazilian cuisine. Restaurant hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Reservations: (410) 528-9292 or online.

Watch the World Cup at the James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant. This restaurant offers quality comfort food at a decent price. It’s the perfect place for dads to sit back, throw a couple back, and enjoy a hearty meal. Restaurant hours: 10-2 a.m. Reservations: (410) 727-5107 or online.

Ten Ten American Bistro is a great place to bring your dad for brunch. Enjoy Ten Ten’s three-course Father’s Day Brunch for $29 per person. The Father’s Day brunch menu features steak and eggs, huevos rancheros, bottomless Bloody Marys, and much more. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: (410) 244-6867 or online.

If dad is in the mood for French cuisine, Le Garage Beer Bar & Frites is the place to go. Opened in April, Le Garage prides itself on being “approachable French cuisine.” For Father’s Day, Le Garage is offering a three-course, prix fixe menu for $36. The regular menu will also be available a la carte along with a selection of 14 hand-selected draft beers. Le Garage will also be selling its growlers at 20 percent off. Restaurant hours: 5 p.m.-midnight. Reservations: (410) 243-6300 or online.

It’s a holiday so why not make a day of it? Bring dad and the family down to beautiful Annapolis and enjoy an affordable meal at the Annapolis Smokehouse. The brunch menu includes $3 mimosas and Bloody Marys and an array of a la carte options. If you’re coming for dinner, grab the New York strip steak. Restaurant hours: 10 a.m.-midnight. Reservations: (410) 571-5073 or online.

Cunningham’s is sure to please dad’s appetite. This Towson gem is offering a three-course, prix fixe Father’s Day brunch for $30. The brunch menu includes items such as steak frites or its Creekstone Farms burger. Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5-9 p.m. Reservations: (410) 339-7730 or online.

Fleet Street Kitchen is serving a three-course Father’s Day Brunch for $42 per person. The Father’s Day brunch menu includes dishes such as seared sea scallops or shrimp and grits. Dessert options include a lemon-curd tart and frozen carrot cake parfait. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations: (410) 244-5830 or online.

Cafe Troia provides authentic and innovative Italian cooking. Dads will love it. With dinner, all bottles of wine under $140 are half price. Dads can enjoy Cafe Troia’s fish of the day or homemade ravioli specials. Restaurant hours: 5-9 p.m. Reservations: (410) 337-0133 or online.