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Dine with Dad This Father’s Day

LongIsland.com

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. Celebrate the special dads in your life with these options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

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Blackstone 

10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville

(631) 271-7780

 

Long Island’s premier steakhouse, Blackstone, is now taking reservations for Father’s Day. Blackstone is an architectural masterpiece that offers an unforgettable dining experience. Its distinctive menu features outstanding steakhouse classics with amazing sushi and seafood creations. On Father’s Day, enjoy 3-course dinner specials, an à la carte menu, and chef's specials.  

 

Long Island Ducks Father’s Day Barbeque

Fairfield Properties Ballpark

3 Court House Drive, Central Islip

Take dad out to the ballgame…and a barbeque. The Long Island Ducks baseball team is hosting a “Father’s Day Barbecue” on Sunday, June 19, prior to the team’s 1:35 p.m. game against the Wild Health Genomes. The special package includes an all-you-can-eat barbecue in the picnic area and a ticket to the game. The picnic area gates will open for the Father’s Day Barbecue at 12:05, and the BBQ will conclude at first pitch.

 

Father’s Day is also a Bethpage Sunday Family Funday. Fans will be invited onto the field for a pregame catch on the Field from 12:40 to 1:00. After the game, fans will be welcomed down to the field once again for Kids Run the Bases.

 

The Father’s Day Barbecue package is for $45 (adults) or $40 (children ages 4-9). Children ages 3 and younger sitting on an adult’s lap during the game are admitted free. Call (631) 940-3825 to reserve a package. 

 

Once Bitten Donuts

1000 Park Boulevard, Massapequa Park

(516) 882-0333

 

Gourmet artisan cake and yeast ring donuts in flavors like “The Devil Made Me Do It,” “Don’t Be Jelly,” and “Build Me Up Peanut Butter Cup,” are sure to put a smile on dad’s face. Order single donuts, a mini-platter, or give him a gift certificate and let him choose his own delicious and decadent delights. Check them out on Instagram.


 

Rare650

650 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset

(516) 496-8000

 

Reservations are now being accepted for Father’s Day at Rare650. Enjoy a 3-course surf & turf dinner special, à la carte menu, and chef's specials.

This leading Long Island steakhouse boasts a chic dining room, floor-to-ceiling wine room, glass conservatory with tropical landscaping, and a menu that combines steakhouse classics with sushi and fresh seafood. 

 

Thyme New York

8 Tower Pl, Roslyn

(516) 625-2566

 

Thyme, located in the village of Roslyn overlooking the Roslyn Duck Pond is hosting a special Father’s Day Brunch from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ($38 pp/$22 kids 10 and under) and a Father’s Day prix fixe dinner ($68 pp/ $28 kids 10 and under) from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thyme works closely with local farms and purveyors seasonally and menus embrace the essence of the seasons in both flavor and color.

Image courtesy of New York Bagel of the Month Club

 

New York Bagel of the Month Father’s Day Package

BageloftheMonth.com 

 

Dad missing his NY bagels? Surprise him with an authentic New York bagel breakfast from the New York Bagel of the Month Club. No matter where he is around the country, you can treat him on his special day with a one-time breakfast package featuring fresh hand-rolled bagels made from traditional recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Choose from packages that include New York bagels in assorted flavors, homemade cookies and cream cheese, lox, and more. They ship nationwide for free.


 

Opus Steakhouse 

4 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho

(516) 605-1400

 

Treat a special dad in your life to dinner at Opus Steakhouse. This beautiful Jericho restaurant has dramatic dining spaces, soaring architectural ceilings, and gorgeous views of lush landscaped grounds and plush outdoor terraces.

 

Select from a 3-course dinner special, à la carte menu and chef's specials. The menu features steakhouse classics such as Prime, Dry-Aged Porterhouse, as well as Japanese wagyu petite strip steak and veal chops prepared in the open kitchen. Opus Steakhouse also has a chic sushi bar serving fresh sushi grade sashimi and impressive signature rolls hand-crafted by the restaurant’s acclaimed sushi chef.

 

City Cellar

1080 Corporate Dr, Westbury

(516) 693-5400

 

Pamper wine-loving dads with a Father’s Day meal at City Cellar in Westbury. City Cellar is a Modern American Restaurant featuring a large, sophisticated dining room, and a towering floor-to-ceiling wine cellar showcasing fine wines from around the world. Bring dad for an à la carte menu all day, with brunch specials from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

 

City Cellar’s menu includes many multi-ethnic steak, seafood, and poultry dishes, as well as house-made desserts. The attentive staff at City Cellar can help pair together your dinner with a bottle of wine.  


 

Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi

610 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown

(631) 656-8100

 

Reserve a table for your dad’s upscale Father’s Day dinner at Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi. Redefining the traditional steakhouse, Insignia offers an exceptional dining experience with a taste and flair all its own, including a 3-course surf & turf dinner option, à la carte menu, and chef's specials. Enjoy the finest prime dry-aged steaks, freshest seafood, including Mediterranean whole fish, and a dazzling array of sushi creations, served up in a chic, elegant atmosphere that is also a feast for the eyes. Select the perfect wine to complement your meal and complete your dining experience with a decadent homemade dessert.

 

One10 

569 Broadhollow Rd, Melville

(631) 694-3333

 

Does dad love lobster and steak? On Father’s Day, the Modern Italian steakhouse, One10 in Melville, will be offering a 3-course steak & lobster dinner, along with an à la carte menu, and dazzling chef's specials. One10 Restaurant & Lounge is set in an awe-inspiring 14,000-square-foot space that exudes a contemporary style with a dramatic, yet welcoming atmosphere. Its elevated menu offers everything from pizzas, salads, steaks, and seafood, to pastas, sophisticated sides, tempting desserts, and the perfect wine to accompany it all.