Where To Take D.C. Dads For Father's Day
It goes without saying that a new tie is not what you want to give your dad for Father's Day. When Mother's Day rolls around every year the list of gift ideas for Mom seem endless but for some reason, a lot of the gift ideas for Dad are predictable and clichéd.
What most dads really want is to spend time with their family no matter what party theme or activity is on the agenda. And if your dad digs good eats, good booze, and dining we've got some ideas to consider. Here's a last minute list of dining options your dad might like to try.
District Distilling Celebrates Father's Day with A Bespoke Spirit Program
Date and Time: Sunday, June 17,
Location: 1414-1418 U Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Details: For Dads who adore whiskey and are curious about how it's made the Father's Day offerings at District Distilling should be at the top of your list. This Sunday, this popular restaurant/distillery is hosting a Bottle Your Own Spirit Program presented by head distiller Matthew Strickland. While you're there take a tour of the distillery, experience a guided tasting, and fill a bottle with award-winning C&O Tradesman Whiskey. The cost for the tour and tasting is $10 (which will be free for Dads just this Sunday) and $60 for the bespoke bottle of whiskey.
Afterward, you and Dad can head to the dining room and enjoy the terrific cuisine of executive chef Justin Bittner. Chef Bittner's food is always hearty, satisfying, and exceptionally prepared but you definitely want to order the Chef Frank's meatballs, the pan roasted chicken, smoked trout rillettes, or tagliatelle with squid ink, shrimp, and calamari.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Date: Sunday, June 17, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: 1341 G Street, NW, Washington, DC
Details: Does your dad like decadent seafood and steak? Then make a reservation for Father's Day brunch at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab. The restaurant will be serving colossal lump crab cakes Benedict, dry-aged ribeye hash, and other brunch favorites including half-priced brunch cocktails, wines-by-the-glass, and draft beer.
Ocean Prime's Brunch Menu Answers the Question,"Where's the Beef?"
Date: Sunday, June 17, 11:30 AM
Location: 750 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
Details: Some dads have big appetites and just can't get enough beef so if that's the case the Father's Day a la carte brunch menu at Ocean Prime is the ticket. The restaurant is serving a braised short rib surf and turf course that includes a lobster claw, a crisp Gouda potato cake, poached egg and classic Hollandaise sauce. Or, consider some of the other terrific dishes like smoked salmon and bagels or crab and eggs.
Rosewood Washington, D.C. Takes It to The Rooftop
Date: Sunday, June 17, 11 AM
Location: 1341 G Street, NW, Washington, DC
Details: With its coveted rooftop dining, stunning views, and fresh, locally sourced menu, the Rosewood Hotel's Rooftop Bar & Lounge turns Sunday brunch into a special event. This year's Father's Day brunch menu features dry-aged New York sirloin, brioche French toast, and healthy choices like jumbo asparagus salad.
RPM Italian Proves It Knows Pasta
Date: Sunday, June 17, 11 AM
Location: 1341 G Street, NW, Washington, DC
Details: No one knows pasta like Mama DePandi and if your dad want's to mangia Italian style this is the place to go. RPM Italian is celebrating Father's Day with special hours for lunch and dinner. Look for house specialties like Mama DePandis' famous bucatini and prime beef meatballs, a lobster caprese with buffalo mozzarella, and prime, dry-aged bistecca Fiorentina. Plus, the restaurant sends every dad home with a complimentary jar of RPM seasoning salt, a recipe for grilling the perfect steak, a $25 gift card for a meal at the restaurant in the future, and a chance to win a pair of tickets to the November 6 Piedmont Truffle & Wine Dinner.
For more Washington DC dining and travel news, click here. Summer Whitford is the D.C. Editor and food, drink and travel writer at The Daily Meal. You can follow her on Twitter @FoodandWineDiva and on Instagram at thefoodandwinediva. Read more of her stories here.