Find Fun with Dad This Father’s Day
Photo credit Tim Mossholder
Wondering what to do with dear old dad on his special day? This Father’s Day, consider these options in Irvine.
Dad’s Day Out:
Play the day away with Father’s Day related activities at Pretend City, Irvine’s spectacular children’s museum. Plan on fun activities including a shaving contest and painting wood duck keepsakes. Free with museum admission ($12.50 for adults and children over 12 months)
Dine with Dad:
Enjoy a meal at one of these Irvine locations offering deals just for dads and their families.
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Dads dining in-restaurant June 18-19 will receive free commemorative Father's Day glass, plus 20% off VIP card for use on future dine in or takeout from June 20 through July 10. Another offer: for every $50 eGift card purchase, receive a $10 bonus card. Make a reservation for the Irvine location.
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Enjoy a Father's Day weekend BOGO deal: Buy one pizza, pasta or salad & get one free on your next visit. Offer is for dine-in or takeout June 18-19 . Diners will receive a BOGO coupon card redeemable June 20-28. Irvine locations are on Alton and at Irvine Spectrum.
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Two-course, Father's Day Champagne Brunch planned June 19 at both O.C. restaurants, with such signature dishes as carne asada con huevo (skirt steak with potatoes, fried egg & ranchero sauce) and huevos rancheros. Irvine location will feature live Latin band. Reservations recommended. Enjoy the Irvine location in the Marketplace.
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For Father's Day, the Brazilian steakhouse will serve brunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and dinner (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.), with half-price for children 7-12 & free to 6 & younger with purchase of full churrasco experience. Father's Day To-Go Packages also offered, with 24-hour notice, for pick-up or delivery. Make a reservation for the Irvine location online.
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Kick back on Father's Day with craft cocktails, $5 draft beers & special BBQ menu featuring the Dad Burger: smoked cheddar, shoulder bacon, onion rings, chipotle BBQ. Also on the menu: pulled pork sandwiches (cole slaw, pickled red onions, mop sauce & sweet milk bun); rib plates (pork ribs, cole slaw, BBQ beans & corn bread); and fried chicken sandwiches (spicy BBQ & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli on potato bun). Make a reservation for this Marriott Irvine Spectrum restaurant online.
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On June 19, Island Restaurants are offering a $15 Father's Day burger & beer deal. All burgers and any 16-ounce beer qualify. Among burger options: the "Kilauea," jalapeño & black pepper-crusted burger, pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato & Island Reds; "Bleunami" with Bleu cheese dressing, lettuce, tomato, red onion & bleu cheese crumbles: and "Impossible," plant-based patty, avocado, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & roasted garlic aioli. Find the Irvine Islands at the Marketplace.
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Surprise fish-taco-loving papas with a Rubio's gift card deal for Father's Day. Buy a $25 gift card, and receive a $5 bonus card. Physical gift cards & E-gift cards available at the Rubio’s in Irvine.
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Dine-in or order takeout for Father's Day with such options as 11-ounce filet, porterhouse-for-two, tomahawk ribeye, or prix-fixe meal with starter, entrée, side & dessert. Plus, gift card offer runs June 13-19: for every $200 gift card purchase, get $40 bonus card. Bonus cards valid through Aug. 31. Make a reservation at the restaurant’s Irvine location.
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A Baja-inspired Father's Day brunch will be served Sunday, June 19. $40 per person. Diners select one antojito (serves two), one entrée and one dessert for two. Among menu selections: grilled corn elote, Kobe steak & eggs, SOL chilaquiles verde, deep-fried ice cream & mimosa & beer buckets. Make a reservation for the Irvine location.
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On Father's Day, the first 100 dads that dine-in at Urban Plates will receive complimentary Urban Grill King Spice Rub with orders. Fathers must dine-in to snag the specialty spice rub. Find restaurant locations at the Marketplace and on Barranca.
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Surprise fro-yo-loving dads with eGift cards. From today through June 18: For every $25 eGift card purchased, receive $5 bonus card via email for future visits June 19 – July 17. Max of four bonus cards per order, plus not redeemable with online orders or third-party deliveries. Irvine locations in Woodbridge Village and UTC.