Where to Take Dad: Father’s Day Meals and Food Events in Vancouver

In case you’ve been wondering how to celebrate the father figure in your life for Father’s Day, we can agree there’s no better way than taking Dad out for a special meal. Vancouver is offering a plethora of options to choose from, from low-key to fancy brunch, dinner and special menus—from seafood feasts to Japanese, Quebecois, West Coast and Indian-inspired dishes Dad will savour.

Here’s where to find the tastiest Father’s Day meals in Vancouver. 

Aburi Market’s A5 Wagyu Platters for Father’s Day weekend 

Aburi Market is heating up grilling season for Father’s Day weekend with a lineup of premium Iwate A5 Wagyu and local beef sharing platters. Dad can choose from their mixed skewer platter ($88), the half wagyu half local beef platter ($128) or their full wagyu platter ($188).  Grab your platters for Dad from any Aburi Market location, available in-person on a first come, first serve basis.  

1112 Mainland St., 609 Granville St Unit 101
June 19 to 21 

Minami’s Father’s Day Surf and Turf Bento 

Planning a fancy lunch or dinner spread for Dad at home or outdoors? Minami is offering a take-out only, Father’s Day Surf and Turf Bento for Father’s Day weekend. Whether dad is feeling a Bento or grill, Minami has a list of options to choose from. Their bentos will include Minami’s signature aburi sushi, aburi oshi including salmon, ebi and saba bo (four pieces each), and their signature rolls, the red wave, champagne and bluefin negi toro maki. While their premium grills items include wagyu don with wasabi chimichurri, aburi butler steak, shio koji duck breast and tenderloin skewers, plus miso garlic mashed potatoes and roasted Vegetables. You can also get an optional half-order of the popular green tea opera for an additional $40. 

1118 Mainland St.
June 19 to 21 

Black and Blue’s BBQ at Home with Dad for Father’s Day  

Jazz up your summer barbeque plans for Dad with Black and Blue’s “BBQ at Home with Dad” grilling kit made for Father’s Day. Pick up a kit for Dad with four servings of packaged premium cuts, signature house-made sauces, and steakhouse-inspired sides. The kit comes with a 14oz ribeye, 14oz striploin, BandB jerk chicken skewers, a trio of sausages (beef, chicken and wild boar), jumbo prawns marinated with lemon, garlic and herbs, and harissa-spiced lamb chops. Looking for sides? Dad can select from their sides and condiments of potato salad, coleslaw, mustard, chimichurri, B+B steak rub, and whiskey BBQ sauce. Black + Blue is also offering premium upgrades like an 8oz A5 Wagyu ribeye from Kagoshima, Japan and a 48oz Angus Reserve tomahawk from Alberta. 

1032 Alberni St.
June 20 and 21 

A.Bento’s Complimentary Nitro Tea or Draft Beer for Father’s Day Weekend  

A.Bento is showing appreciation to dads with a complimentary signature nitro tea or draft beer with their meals. Dad can kick back and relax and enjoy a cozy meal.  

656 West Broadway
June 20 and 21 

B House’s Limited-Time Combo for Father’s Day 

This Father’s Day, Dad can enjoy a limited-time combo of B House’s pho dip paired with an organic Vietnamese iced coffee ($23.99), offering a relaxed and cozy meal to spend the day. 

2270 Commercial Dr.
June 21 

Desi Indian Lounge’s 4-Course Father’s Day Brunch 

Jazz up your breakfast plans for Dad with a fun brunch happening at Desi Indian Lounge this Father’s Day. They’re doing a four-course brunch deal ($40 per person) with Indian-inspired comfort food dishes like the Makhani egg benny featuring poached egg and smoky tandoori chicken under rich makhani hollandaise with spiced gunpowder potatoes. If dad is feeling extra, order dishes like the Soya Utthapam, a Chettinad-style soya-topped rice pancake with coconut chutney mayo on the side. The menu also has crispy chicken poha and matkichi usal, a Bombay-style combination of semolina fried chicken, tempered flattened rice, and moong sprout curry. If Dad is feeling sweet that day, there’s a rabdi French toast topped with creamy rabri and fresh fruit. Drink add-ons including beer and Caesers and vegetarian substitutions are also available. Kids can also join in the fun with a $15 menu.  

1355 Hornby St.
June 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Glowbal’s Annual Father’s Day Brunch 

Glowbal Restaurant is back with their annual Father’s Day Brunch Buffet. Treat Dad to a feast of chilled seafood buffet to a chef-attended omelette station, a prime rib carving station, eggs benedict and breakfast and brunch and seasonal features with an assortment of house-made desserts and sweets ($85 per adult, $35 for kids 12 and under).

590 W Georgia St.
June 21 

The Victor’s Father’s Day Brunch Buffet 

Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day brunch buffet happening at The Victor. Dad can choose from a chilled seafood display of oysters, crab legs, ceviche, and spicy tuna rolls to a bao bun station and a build-your-own acai bowl bar on the patio. There will be an outdoor charcoal BBQ station serving prime rib, cedar plank salmon and porchetta, as well as sweet treats and classic brunch offerings to choose from ($90 per adult and $45 for children 12 and under). Grab a mimosa flight or a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar or walk-up whisky bar serving handcrafted cocktails during the event. Along with food, Dad can enjoy and play lawn games on their patio. For sports enthusiasts, fans can watch live soccer matches playing across screens in both the lounge and outdoor spaces. 

39 Smithe St.
June 21
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Pan Pacific Vancouver’s Oceans 999 Father’s Day Brunch 

Take dad out to Father’s Day brunch at Pan Pacific Vancouver Oceans 999. Dad can choose from seafood to carved prime rib and made-to-order omelettes, desserts and live music overlooking views of Vancouver’s waterfront and the North Shore Mountains. $114 adults, $109 seniors, $57 children ages 6 to 12 and complimentary for children 5 and under.

999 Canada Pl, suite 300
June 21
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Sula’s Father’s Day Rooftop Barbeque and Buffet 

Treat dad to a fun summer barbeque this Father’s Day at Sula. They’re hosting an Indian buffet and barbeque ($60 per person) where Dad can feast on dishes from appetizer curries to their street food stations and their live-grilled mains (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options) and end with a sweet treat from their dessert station. To make it extra special for Dad, they are also offering a VIP gazebo with champagne. Book your two-hour reservation from selected slots. 

Penthouse Event and Business Suite
333 Terminal Ave.
June 21
12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. 

Chez Celine’s Burger and Steak for Father’s Day 

Whether Dad wants a brunch or dinner feast, Chez Celine is offering both. Chez Celine’s Chef Margaux will serve their Celine Burger for brunch and their steak dinner will take the stage for Dads in the evening.  

4298 Fraser St.
June 21  

Father’s Day at Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market 

The world of sports and Father’s is colliding for an energized celebration at Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market. Dads can expect extended service hours and Chef Alex Guido’s seasonal chef specials and a lineup of featured drinks including Caesars, beer buckets, Pimm’s Cups and sangria pitchers. The space has multiple screens and projectors to watch live sports while celebrating the day. They are also doing regular happy hours from 2 to 6 p.m. daily and Score Card giveaways for a chance to win Fanny Bay swag packages (over $150 value). Seats are first-come, first served.  

762 Cambie St.
June 21 

The Sequel – Kitchen and Bar’s Surf and Turf for 4 on Father’s Day 

Celebrate Dad with a Surf and Turf feast ($288) for four happening at The Sequel Kitchen + Bar . The menu comes with a 55oz AAA bone-in ribeye, grilled and seasoned with herbs with a side of roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, demi-glace, horseradish, Maldon salt and bone marrow. Dad can also choose the Hot Seafood Platter which will have two lobster tails, jumbo scallops, tiger prawns and mussels garnished with lumpfish roe. To end dinner on a sweet note, Dad will be served a complimentary cheesecake (dinner only). 

1575 W Georgia St.
June 21