Fathers Day Brunch

Poor Dad always gets shafted on the Father's Days brunch when compared to Mother Dearest. So following is a list of some great OC dining spots featuring Father's Day brunches, from pubs, to cantinas, to wine bars, there's something for every dad.

{Haven's vast collection of beers on tap.}

Haven Gastropub
Address: 190 S. Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
Phone: 714-221-0680
Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Father's Day Special: Let Haven Gastropub's Executive Chef/Partner Greg Daniels treat Dad to “gourmet comfort food” that has earned this restaurant some significant attention. Don’t forget that each dish can be paired with a craft beer; cocktail (Haven offers a full bar with a tremendous selection of specialty single-malt whiskeys), malt scotch and bourbon; or one of 48 wines by the glass!

SOL Cocina
Address: 251 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-675-9800
Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (brunch); 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (lunch); and 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Father's Day Special: Bring Dad in on Father’s Day for Sunday Brunch or a special lunch or dinner from a menu created by Executive Chef Deborah Schneider!

{Lucca's delicious desserts and vegetables.}

LUCCA
Address: 6507 Quail Hill Parkway (Quail Hill Village Center), Irvine, CA 92603
Phone: 949-725-1773
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (brunch) and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (dinner)
Father's Day Special: This Father’s Day, LUCCA will feature something Dad can enjoy with the entire family: an extravagant brunch buffet. The popular Father’s Day brunch will feature a full buffet with a wide variety of options, including items from an egg and omelet station, featuring local, cage-free eggs; and a deluxe carving station with certified Angus beef tri-tip and Diestel free-range turkey breast. The Father’s Day brunch buffet is $29.95 for adults ($24.95 without Champagne).
For those looking for something for Dad to really sink his teeth into, LUCCA will showcase its acclaimed food with Father’s Day dinner specials of fresh seasonal salads, entrée specials, and most especially, a selection of LUCCA’s favorite Euro mini pastries!

{The Winery Restaurant in Tustin.}

 

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Address: 2647 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782
Phone: 714-258-7600
Website:
Hours: 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Father's Day Special: Celebrate Father’s Day at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, named “Restaurant of the Year” by the OC Concierge Association the past two years. Enjoy contemporary California regional cuisine, in a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, for a cutting-edge dining experience. The Winery has planned a very special Father's Day, complete with dinner specials including Prime Rib, New Zealand Elk Chop, Grilled Lobster, and much more, courtesy of Executive Chef/Partner, Yvon Goetz (who is also a proud father!). Reservations recommended: 714.258.7600.

Taco Rosa

Address: Locations in Newport Beach and Irvine

Phone: Newport Beach - (949) 720-0980, Irvine - (714) 505-6080Hours: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Father's Day Special: Taco Rosa has an amazing Sunday Brunch. It features 30 items and unlimited sparkling wine for $15.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids under 11. Never done gourmet mexican? Don't believe it exists? Just check out this little gem. 

{Step outside the box and try Don the Beachcomber.}

Don the Beachcomber
Address: 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: 562-592-1321
Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Father's Day Special: Don the Beachcomber offers an alternative to the boring tie – how ‘bout a MAI TAI? Treat Dad to a Father’s Day BBQ Brunch with bottomess draft beer from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. Dad has an option of two seating times, 10 a.m. and noon, both featuring Tapua shows and live FIRE dancers! As part of the barbeque brunch, Dad can really sink his teeth into Fried Chicken, Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, Sliders, Polish Sausages and Rocky Mountain Oysters. There will be a variety of sides and a large selection of scrumptious desserts! All Dads will receive a free gift. Reservations required by calling 562-592-1321. Dinner menu served  from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

{The delicious brunch at Prego.}

Prego Ristorante
Address: 18420 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: 949-553-1333
Hours: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Father's Day Special: This Father's Day, bring your family to PREGO for a Father’s Day brunch! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  In addition to bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas for only $6.50, the menu offers a variety of egg entrées, including omelets, eggs benedict and frittatas, along with vanilla French toast, Belgian waffles and “Prego-style” beignets. Prego will serve its lunch menu in addition to the new brunch offering from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For reservations, call 949.553.1333.


Enjoy, and don't forget to tell dad how much you love him.


- Amy
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