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Treat your dad to a special delivery packed with good eats.
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Your dad will be the first to tell you that the fastest way to his heart is through his belly. So if you're looking for the perfect Father's Day gift that will show him just how awesome he is, a gift basket is a worthy choice. And the best part is that you can spoil him with good grub without dealing with restaurant reservations, which can be hard to come by on Father's Day.
We've rounded up plenty of tasty selections on this list, from extravagant options such as a decadent lobster meal to standard father favorites like beer, chocolate and grass-fed beef. Check out our list of the best Father's Day gift baskets and solidify your position as Dad's favorite kid on Father's Day.
Dad can get the flavors of celebrated restaurant and culinary brand Momofuku right at home with this gift bundle. The Dave's Faves pack comes with soy and scallion noodles, a bottle of tamari, a jar of the spicy seasoned salt and a jar of the spicy-crunchy chili oil. Believe us when we say these noodles are a big step up from cheap ramen, but just as easy to make.
Celebrate Dad and summer with ice cream. But not just any ice cream -- boozy ice cream. Tipsy isn't cheap, but this ice cream is shockingly good, with a smooth, creamy texture and flavors unlike any you'll find at your local ice cream shop. You can choose from a multitude of flavors, including spiked hazelnut coffee, mango margarita sorbet, dark chocolate whiskey salted caramel and more.
If your Dad enjoys weekend getaways, you can't go wrong with this gift box from Zingerman's. Inside you'll find an assortment of sweet and salty snacks perfect for enjoying on the go, including a block of cheddar from Chabot's Creamery, a fresh loaf of farm bread, salami sticks, peanut brittle, coffee cake and more. It's pretty much everything he needs to take on his next road trip, and it's easy to freeze anything that doesn't get used right away.
Give Dad a hearty snack session with a Microbrew Beer Bucket from Gourmet Gift Baskets. He'll get six bottles from a variety of breweries including Fat Tire, Sam Adams and Sierra Nevada. Plus beef jerky, popcorn and a variety of nuts are tucked in there for maximum enjoyment. What's not to love?
When it comes to presentation, Williams Sonoma never disappoints -- and this Best of Beehive picnic hamper is no exception. Inside the wicker basket, you'll find Rustic Bakery's artisan crackers, Creminelli salami, Italian plum spread, and a variety of cheeses from family-owned Beehive Creamery, including Cajun, smoked apple walnut, Barely Buzzed cheese and more.
A charming tin packed with delicious popcorn makes a great gift for the Dad who loves to snack while watching his favorite flick. This 3.5-gallon tin comes with Hampton Popcorn's three greatest hits: buttery butter, classic caramel and orange cheddar popcorn. And if you really wanted to impress your movie-loving dad, you could pair it with one of our picks for the best streaming services to give as gifts.
If Dad is a lobster fanatic, surprise him with an order of tasty crustaceans straight from Maine. LobsterAnywhere sells other seafood too, like shrimp and scallops, but the company specializes in fresh lobster of course. Choose from a variety of lobster dinners, like the Captain Tails and Turf for $168 or the lobster rolls kit for $189.
Meat lovers will go nuts for a gift box from Porter Road, our top choice when it comes to meat deliveries to gift. Porter Road is based in Nashville and offers a variety of cuts of grass-fed beef, lamb, pork and chicken, all sourced from Tennessee and Kentucky. Cook these babies up for the Father's Day dinner of Dad's dreams.
You might need Dad to share a little if you gift him Compartes' chocolate gift tower. There's plenty to share: Each tower contains a 20-piece gift box of luxurious chocolates and two premium chocolate bars. You also get a small gift box of chocolate-dipped assorted sweets like apricots, Oreos, fruits, turtles and marshmallows. (Each tower may vary a bit depending on stock.) These luxury sweets are handmade in Los Angeles.
Watch Dad's tastebuds light up as he crafts a tall tower of delicious BBQ Trash Can Nachos. Everything he needs to make Guy Fieri-inspired comfort food is included in this handy package. Choose from black bean, brisket, chicken or pulled pork nachos.