Features Father's Day Events Holiday Homepage Celebrate Father's Day in CT: Local Foodie Gifts, Spirits, & Dining Guide Carly Terzigni June 12, 2023 Summer is upon us, the grills are firing up, and temperatures are climbing. That can only mean one thing – it’s almost time for Father’s Day! With the holiday right around the corner, you might be in the midst of finalizing your weekend plans. If those plans include treating Dad to a nice day out, why not take him to some of the best restaurants Connecticut has to offer? From steakhouses to vineyards, there is a foodie spot in the state for every Dad to enjoy this weekend. Staying in and having Dad come over for some barbecue? A few businesses listed in this guide also offer take-home options that make great gift ideas. Make sure to book those reservations if you have not done so already. Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads out there!Townhouse-Greenwich https://www.townhousegreenwich.com/Treat Dad to a dinner he won’t forget this Father’s Day! Enjoy the new seasonal a la carte menu at Townhouse in Greenwich created by their resident dad of four, Chef Stephen Lewandowski. Stephen integrates the freshest local ingredients from the surrounding seas and farms that deliciously pairs with their award-winning wine list. Don’t worry if Dad isn’t a wine drinker, they have a thoughtfully curated imported and domestic beer list and delicious specialty cocktail menu. Townhouse offers multiple unique yet cohesive areas where you can find your own favorite space to enjoy your dining experience. Call 203.622.4223 to make reservations for Sunday, June 18th from 3pm-8pm.Barrelsmith www.barrelsmith.comFor the Dad who likes to entertain! Let him impress guests without wasting time mixing drinks! Barrelsmith craft cocktails are barrel-aged to perfection, ready to pour and enjoy. Blended from the finest spirits, bespoke ingredients, and elegant flavors and finished in oak whisky barrels until perfect, the line includes Negroni, Manhattan, and Boulevardier. Made in small batches by a Wilton (CT) couple, Barrelsmith cocktails have received Platinum-Best in Class, 100 points-Century, and Double Gold awards from various U.S. and International competitions. Available at over 100 stores in CT. Find your closest store or order online at www.Barrelsmith.com.Christian Petroni X Fritz Knipschildt Chocolate Hazelnut Salami www.goldbelly.comWe literally couldn’t love this more. Two of our favorite local chefs have teamed up for this beautiful baby. Christian has partnered up with master chocolatier Fritz Knipschildt to make this party-ready treat: fresh-baked shortbread cookies, combined with silky smooth dark chocolate ganache (kicked up with a hint of espresso) and folded in with four types of hazelnut – gianduja, chopped hazelnuts, candied hazelnuts and hazelnut halves – before being rolled up into a salami-shaped log and dusted with powdered sugar. Keep it in your refrigerator or freezer and slice it up whenever you have company or need something sweet to pair with your after-dinner coffee!Aquila’s Nest Vineyards-Sandy Hookhttps://www.aquilasnestvineyards.com/Looking for the perfect way to celebrate dad? Join Aquila’s Nest the weekend of Father’s Day for the Summer Pig Roast Chef Dinner on Friday, June 16, Comedy Night with Samantha Ruddy on Saturday, June 17, or Fine Cigars Night on Sunday, June 18.BE Chocolat-Fairfieldhttps://www.bechocolat.com/Order your unique gift to celebrate your Dad on Father's Day! Create and Personalize with BE Chocolate: add a comment in your cart before checking out, or email them and we will turn your ideas into Belgian chocolate reality! Cafe Louise-West Hartfordwww.cafelouise.comFire Up the Grill, Cafe Louise is offering appetizers, salads, entrees, sides, and desserts for pick up on Saturday, June 17th, between 9 am - 2 pm! Call 860-561-0160 or email louise@cafelouise.com to place an order or www.cafelouise.com. The Capital Grille-Hartford, Stamfordhttps://www.thecapitalgrille.com/This year, Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce 30-Day Dry Aged NY Strip with Shaved Black Summer Truffles and Truffle Demi, available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day. They will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at most locations, with full dinner menu available all day. To make a reservation, visit TheCapitalGrille.com.The Charles-Wethersfieldwww.thecharlesct.comGet ready to hula into Father's Day with their Island Pig Roast! Join The Charles on June 18th at 5 PM for a mouthwatering slow-roasted Kālua Pig, Hawaiian delicacies, and plenty of Dad jokes to go around. Dress in your best Hawaiian shirt for a chance to win a prize!Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar-West Hartfordwww.flemingssteakhouse.comTreat dad to their Prime Tomahawk & Lobster Tail 3-Course Dinner, or their Prime Bone-In Ribeye & Lobster 3-Course, or their Filet Mignon 3-Course paired with your choice of Lobster Tail Scampi or Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Scampi. Menu available exclusively from June 16-19. Open early Saturday, June 17 and Father’s Day, June 18. Full Dinner Menu also available.The Fresh Market-Avon, Guilford, Westportwww.thefreshmarket.comReady-to-heat and ready-to-grill entrees and sides, and desserts to celebrate Father’s Day! Seafood options, burgers, ribs, chicken, hot dogs, USDA Prime steaks, and more. Plus, pre-made gift baskets take the guesswork out of gift-giving.Norwich Inn and Spa-Norwichwww.thespaatnorwichinn.comLevel up your Father's Day celebration at Kensington's Restaurant! After an epic round of golf, swing by and savor their delightful food and drink specials. Make your reservations online.Plan B Burger Bar- Multiple locations Spoil Dad with a Hand-Crafted Burger and Paired Drink Specials on Saturday, 6/17, or Sunday, 6/18, for a meal your Dad will never forget! They created an amazing burger just for this occasion and have some delicious drinks to go with it + All Dads will receive a FREE order of our American Nachos or Blue Chips with a purchase of any entree!* THE DAD BURGER = Cracked Peppercorn Burger, Pork Belly, Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese Crumble, and BBQ Bourbon Glaze. Bourbon Flights + more. Prime-Stamfordhttps://stamford.restaurantprime.com/Prime will be serving their regular à la cart menu plus seasonal features. They will be open from 10:30 am - 9:00 pm on Sunday, June 18th. Brunch menu with live jazz music will be available from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm. Sono 1420-Norwalkhttps://sono1420.com/Join Sono1420 for their Father's Day free engraving days! Enjoy a complimentary cocktail while we engrave your bottle: Fri, June 16 from 5-8pm and Sat, June 17 from 2-8pm.The Sushi Class-Milford, Cheshirehttps://thesushiclass.com/Father’s Day will be here before you know it! Save 20% with their early special offer for a sushi-making class today. As a special offer, sushi-making class tickets are now just $40. Special offer only applies to weekly classes.
