Treat dad the best way you know how — with free burgers, bourbon and beer.
This weekend, restaurants in Southwest Florida will offer dining specials and freebies to celebrate Father's Day, which is June 17.
LYNQ
Treat dad to a free burger and beer, and enjoy bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. Bring the dogs out to the patio for a Puppy Brunch featuring Bob Tabarrini.
16230 Summerlin Rd #223, Fort Myers. Call 239-204-9345 to reserve your table today.
Nick & Stella's Family Sports Pub
For dad, the restaurant will offer a Sunday Funday of Bloody Marys and mimosas for $1.50 each or $15 per person for bottomless drinks. An all-day $20.99 special includes a large 16 inch pizza with one topping and a pitcher of domestic beer.
5271 McGregor Blvd # 14, Fort Myers. Call 239-466-9493.
Twisted Lobster
The Cape Coral seafood restaurant is featuring a Father's Day weekend "Dad's Rack and Tail Deal," with a full rack or ribs and lobster tail for $11.99. The deal includes a side of battered fries and will be going on Saturday and Sunday.
1341 Del Prado Blvd S #1, Cape Coral. Visit twistedlobster.com or call 239-800-2879.
Rodizio Grill
The Brazilian Steakhouse in Coconut Point will feature an expanded grilled item rotation on Father's Day, plus BBQ Fest expanded menu for $41.99 per person. Dad will also receive a special offer for his next visit.
8017 Plaza Del Lago Dr. Ste 101, Estero. Call 239-498-0018 for more.
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
For dads only, Fathoms in the Cape is offering an $18 New York strip steak special with mashed potatoes.
5785 Cape Harbour Dr #106, Cape Coral. Call 239-542-0123
Pinchers
Dads get their choice of one of Pinchers craft beers for free, including South of South or FLA IPA.
Fort Myers Beach location at 18100 San Carlos Blvd. Gulf Coast Town Center location at 10029 Gulf Center Dr., Fort Myers. Cape Coral location at 5991 Silver King Blvd,
Cape Coral. Naples location at 1200 5th Ave. S. Naples.
Society
Society is hosting a special Father’s Day brunch and dinner menu with a complimentary drink for each dad to be enjoyed in the upstairs Treehouse. Entertainment will begin at 2 p.m. by Iconic, a tribute band playing classic rock hits.
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Society will offer a Father’s Day menu with items such as surf and turf eggs benedict, sliced filet mignon, crispy chicken and waffles, cowboy breakfast bowl, smoked salmon and pan-seared Mahi Mahi. Lunch items are priced from $12.
Dinner service will begin at 5 p.m. featuring meaty dishes like beef short ribs, dry aged porterhouse, crispy chicken and waffles, veal chop milanaise, spiced beef skewers, and pork belly surf and turf. Dinner items are priced from $16.
13499 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers. Make online reservation at societyfortmyers.com or call 239-334-0900.
Ford's Garage
Ford's Garage wants to give fathers a complimentary draft beer on Father's Day, along with their choice of a free deep fried dill pickle planks appetizer or a Edsel's hot pretzels appetizer. Freebies come with the purchase of an entrée.
Cape Coral location at 1719 Cape Coral Parkway. Call 239-540-3673. Downtown Fort Myers location is 2207 First Street, Fort Myers, and Estero restaurant is located at 10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero.
World of Beer
World of Beer will be hosting a "Beerunch," or "Beer Brunch" on Father's Day weekend from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For $25, dads can enjoy bottomless mimosas and beermosas along with one breakfast item. As for freebies, patrons who are dads can enjoy one pint of Founders All Day IPA on the house.
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Ste 111, Fort Myers. Call 239-437-2411
The Saucy Meatball
The Saucy Meatball is offering free bottomless domestic drafts with the purchase of any Father's Day weekend dinner special. Specials include braised boneless short ribs and surf and turf beef and shrimp skewers.
12401 Commerce Lakes Drive, Fort Myers. 239-800-7172. See @TheSaucyMeatball on Facebook for full menu.
Duffy's Sports Grill
The sports grill is offering a complimentary pint of beer to MVP dads. You can also earn a $10 bonus on your MVP card when making a purchase on Dad's Day.
627 Cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral. Call 239-205-6771. Located in Fort Myers at 13721 S Tamiami Trl. Call 239-590-8631.
Norman Love Confections
Norman Love Confections will offer a limited time, Father's Day Gourmet Snack Box for $62.50 at locations in Naples, Fort Myers and Estero and at normanloveconfections.com. The box includes eight gourmet snacks: chocolate golf balls, chocolate-covered cookies, Smore Love, chocolate bark, chocolate-covered almonds, caramel pecan turtles, a gourmet chocolate bar and chocolate malt balls. The boxes are available online through June 14 and in-store through June 17.
3747 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 239-687-7215; 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite S-516, Estero, 239-672-8787; 11380 Lindbergh Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-561-7215; 13261 McGregor Blvd., Suite 105, Fort Myers, 239-672-8797. normanloveconfections.com
Mimi's Cafe
Dads who dine at Mimi’s on Father’s Day will receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée to use through July 7. Mimi’s Cafe’s will host a Father's Day brunch beginning at 7 a.m. and is offering a featured mimosa drink of Corona and orange juice called the "bromosa" for the entire weekend.
5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave, Fort Myers. Call 239-561-0073.
Applebee's
Applebee's locations across Florida will offer a Father's Day "feast" for $19.99 on Sunday, including a 4-ounce sirloin, chicken, half rack of ribs and two classic sides (upgrade to signature sides for $1.99 each, or to an 8-ounce steak for $5 more per entree).
5082 Airport-Pulling Road, North Naples. applebees.com
Naples
Bistro La Baguette
A Father's Day brunch buffet will last from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday for $49.95 per person at Bistro La Baguette. The dining special includes one bottle of Champagne or wine per couple. Buffet items include a create-your-own omelet, a meat carving station, fresh seafood, coq au vin, salads and desserts. Reservations are required: 239-403-7861
3560 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. lelafayette.com
The Counter
Bring dad to The Counter on Sunday and mention "BFD" to receive a free, 1/3-pound burger with purchase of an entree of equal or greater value. Open from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
9110 Strada Place, Suite 6130, North Naples, 239-566-0644. thecounterburger.com
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Treat dad to a three-course menu featuring a 35-ounce Prime Tomahawk during Father's Day weekend, June 15 through 17 at Fleming's. Guests can also celebrate dad with a premium bourbon tasting experience of Basil Hayden's, Buffalo Trace and Knob Creek throughout the weekend. Fleming's will open early at 10 a.m. Sunday for three-course brunch.
8985 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 239-598-2424. flemingssteakhouse.com
La Colmar
Dads will receive a free glass of draft beer with any brunch or lunch entree ($15 minimum) on Sunday at La Colmar. The French restaurant also will offer a steak and eggs special — butcher's hand-cut New York strip steak, two eggs and garlic potatoes — for $18.95 (while supplies last). Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
80 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 239-315-4503. lacolmar.com
Michelbob's
Gentlemen dining at either Michelbob's locations on Sunday will receive a free drink (soda, wine or beer) and a free appetizer. Open from noon to 9 p.m.
371 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, 239-643-7427; 915 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 239-394-0302. michelbobs.com
Naples Coastal Kitchen
Naples Coastal Kitchen will offer several Father's Day dining deals Friday through Sunday. Treat dad to two-for-one happy hour between 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The restaurant will also offer a Surf & Turf special all weekend long for $27 and an all-you-can-eat, head-on Gulf shrimp boil, New Orleans style, for $20. Reservations are recommended.
13500 U.S. 41 N., Suite 1, North Naples, 239-514-4414. naplescoastalkitchen.com
Noodles Italian Cafe & Sushi Bar
Dads can enjoy a free spaghetti and meatball dinner (valid with purchase of a meal of equal or greater value) between 3 and 9 p.m. Sunday at Noodles.
1585 Pine Ridge Road, suite 5, North Naples, 239-592-0050. noodlescafe.com
Ocean Prime
Treat dad to brunch and cocktails between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday at Ocean Prime. Menu items include a blood orange mimosa for $9, smoked salmon for $18 or French toast for $15. Ocean Prime will also feature a 22-ounce Prime Black Diamond Cowboy Ribeye for $80, paired with a special Old Fashion cocktail for $10.
699 Fifth Ave. S., downtown Naples, 239-430-0404. ocean-prime.com
Seasons 52
On Sunday, dads will receive a New Old Fashioned with any bourbon at no additional charge at Seasons 52.
8930 U.S. 41 N., North Naples, 239-594-8852. seasons52.com
Shula's
Celebrate Father's Day at Shula's with a special, three-course menu for $62 per person featuring a 22-ounce Cowboy Ribeye, salad and cheesecake dessert. Shula's will also offer a complimentary Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned for dads who order from the featured menu.
5111 U.S. 41 N., North Naples, 239-430-4999. shulanaples.com
St. Germain Steakhouse
St. Germain Steakhouse will offer a Father's Day dinner for two from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday for $135. The special includes a 32-ounce prime Waygu Tomahawk steak dinner prepared table-side, a choice of salad, vegetable, potato, dessert and bottle of wine (not available with any other offer).
403 Bayfront Place, Naples, 239-435-9353. stgermainsteakhouse.com
SWFL Event Center
The SWFL Event Center will offer a Father's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday for $29 per person. Children 12 and younger are $15 and children younger than 3 are free. The brunch will feature a prime rib carving station, ceviche shooters, homemade beer cheese soup, chicken and waffles, a pasta station and more. Call 239-245-9910 to make a reservation.
11515 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs. swfleventcenter.com
T-Michael's Steak and Lobster House
Dads will enjoy a free entree during a Father's Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday or during a Father's Day dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Brunch menu items include omelettes, pancakes, soups, salads and sandwiches, and dinner options are lobster, filet mignon, shrimp cocktail and more. The dining special applies to one Dad per table. Reservations are recommended.
4050 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, 239-261-0622. t-michaels.com
Don't see your Father's Day deal listed? Send details to taste@news-press.com for consideration.
Want more food news?
Get it sent directly to your inbox. Sign up for the SWFL Eats newsletter.