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Houston, Father’s Day weekend is here! From classic cookout meals, brunches, space adventures, and more: here’s how to celebrate Father’s Day in Houston this weekend!
Classic Dad Food: Barbecue, Burgers, Crawfish, and More
1. Barbecue, Burgers, Crawfish
The dads that we know are all about manning the grill. This Father’s Day, give your dads a break and let them reap the benefits of a cookout that they don’t have to cook. From the best burger joints in town, to crawfish hotspots, finger-lickin’ barbecue restaurants, and more, treat dad to the loot.
Father’s Day Brunches In Houston
2. Mandito’s Tex-Mex
Furthermore, Mandito’s Tex-Mex has launched a special new brunch menu. Running from 11 am to 2 pm on weekends, the Houston Tex-Mex brunch features Migas Plates, Chilaquilles Rojos, as well as a delicious assortment of breakfast tacos. Brunch libations like Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, and/or Mimosas are also available.
5101 Bellaire Blvd. Ste 165
3. Dandelion Cafe
For Father’s Day breakfast in Houston, head down to the Dandelion Cafe. Named the “best breakfast in Houston” by Good Morning America, the excellent Houston eatery is celebrating dads’ day with a special Loaded Omelet.
The fully-loaded omelet is packed with maple sausage, bacon, pollo sausage, cheddar cheese as well as onions, and bell peppers under Chipotle sauce with a side of hashbrowns. Coffee, Bourbon Caramel Latte, and/or a pitcher of mimosas are also on hand in case dad’s looking for a good time.
5405 Bellaire Blvd.
4. The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation
The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation, one of the best Mexican restaurants in Houston, is preparing a special Carne Asada Ribeye with elote-style cream corn and Pappas Rancheras ($36). Ninfa’s will also feature a special brunch from 10 am to 2 pm with a menu ranging from Buttermilk Pancakes to Huevos Rancheros. Here patrons can also enjoy a Michelada with their beer of choice as well as El Carajillo with Katz Espresso and Licor 43.
2704 Navigation Blvd. and 1700 Post Oak Blvd #I-190
Otherwise, you can check out our list of more of the best brunch Houston has to offer.
Take advantage of Houston Father’s Day Dinner/Lunch specials
5. Lulu’s
If you’re not opting for the certified classics, consider taking dad to some of the city’s other finer restaurants for Father’s Day meals. River Oaks neighborhood local, Lulu’s, is rolling out a special Father’s Day menu with Tagliata grilled 42-oz angus bone-in ribeye, Wagyu Burger with Beeman ranch Wagyua, and 18-oz Bone-in Wagyua Ribeye cowboy cut prime Akaushi ribeye.
2518 Kirby Dr.
6. Bar Louis
If there’s one thing that we know about dads, is that they love a good deal. Bar Louie is celebrating Father’s Day with a special free entrée with the purchase of an additional entrée.
700 Baybrook Mall Suite G 110
7. Auden
Go in on a full feast this Father’s Day in Houston at Auden. The lux new restaurant venue is offering a special Surf and Turf board for $85. The dish comes with 3-oz of prime tenderloin, 6-oz of prime ribeye, and octopus alongside pickled onion, fingerling potatoes, and coconut chimichurri. Buffalo Trace Bourbon and The Pairing Red Blend are also available. Dinner available from 5 pm to 6 pm on June 16.
3737 Cogdell St.
Father’s Day Activities
8. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
If you really want to take this Father’s Day to new heights, blast off into space at THE INFINITE. Now with extended summer dates, THE INFINITE gives space cadets the chance to immerse themselves Ryoji Ikeda’s stunning audiovisual installation, set eyes on 360-degree, outer space captured footage, and discover more about the lives of astronauts.
Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards, 2000 Edwards Street.
9. Home Run Dugout
What’s more symbolic of the dad/child relationship than a game of catch? Go for the whole grand slam at Home Run Dugout. The baseball-themed venue is comprised of multiple batting bays as well as a beer garden, full restaurant, and outdoor whiffleball field for the complete experience!
1220 West Grand Blvd.
10. Mini-Golf
Dads love golf. But do you love golf? Meet them in the middle at these Houston-area mini-golf courses. From retro, arcade-style venues, to throwback ’90s-themed golf and karaoke clubs, Tiger Woods’ 18-hole Popstroke venue, and more: you’re sure to find a mini-golf course in Houston that dad (and the rest of the family) will enjoy!