With Father’s Day coming up on June 21, families are looking for the top spots to celebrate with good food on their plates. These restaurants across the First State offer everything from indulgent seafood and steak entrees to barbecue, craft beer, and hearty brunches. Whatever your dad’s taste, there’s a restaurant near you in Delaware that is sure to satisfy. Here are some eateries serving up delicious food on Father’s Day, from longtime local favorites to brand-new hotspots the whole family is sure to love.
Father’s Day Brunch
BBC Tavern & Grill
Whether dad is into brunch or dinner, BBC Tavern has him covered. The $21 Bloody & Burger special is perfect for a Father’s Day brunch. With a great atmosphere, refreshing cocktails, and mouthwatering brunch menu, BBC Tavern is a great option for a celebratory Sunday meal.
4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville | 655-3785
Columbus Inn
Columbus Inn will offer a Father’s Day brunch buffet featuring cocktails like a peach bourbon sidecar and breakfast margarita. The buffet options feature entrees like smoked brisket, pan-roasted salmon, and maple-sesame chicken. Plus, enjoy a raw bar and crepe and omelet stations. The brunch is $65 per adult and $33 for children ages four to 10.
2216 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington | 571-1492
The Marshallton Steakhouse
On Sundays, The Marshallton Steakhouse is home to a sprawling brunch buffet ideal for celebrations. From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., enjoy brunch staples like omelets, seafood specialties, pancakes, and charcuterie. Along with brunch fare, indulge in featured cocktails ideal for Father’s Day, like the Marshallton Manhattan, blood Mary, and cucumber basil lime gimlet.
3517 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington | 992-0996
Barbecue
Bethany Blues BBQ
A repeat Best of Delaware winner in the barbecue category, Bethany Blues is the perfect place to celebrate Father’s Day with your barbecue-loving dad. Enjoy hearty smoked meat entrees alongside seafood, steak, and, of course, a great beer selection and plenty of cocktails to pair with your entrée.
18385 Coastal Highway, Lewes | 644-2500
8 North 1st Street, Rehoboth Beach || 900-2227
6 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach | 537-1500
Limestone BBQ & Bourbon
Voted Best Barbecue in upstate Delaware in our Best of Delaware Awards every year since opening, Limestone BBQ & Bourbon is a great stop for Father’s Day. The menu features brisket smoked overnight for 14 hours, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, barbecue tacos, and burgers. If you’re feeding the whole family on Father’s Day, order the Father’s Day Feast for dine-in or carryout, with pre-orders highly encouraged on Father’s Day (feeds four to six adults). Round out the Father’s Day experience with an impressive bourbon bar.
2062 Limestone Road, Wilmington | 274-2085
Uncle John’s BBQ
This Claymont barbecue joint is known for great smoked meat and specialty items like barbecue grilled cheese. The atmosphere in the indoor/outdoor seating areas is the perfect complement to good barbecue.
2509 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont | 333-6760
322 BBQ
This New Jersey-based barbecue company offers barbecue, burgers, and donuts all in one place. The Sunday brunch is a must-try, and what better time than on Father’s Day?
1845 Marsh Road, Wilmington | 308-3162
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Dads & Grads Cigar Dinner at Kid Shelleen’s Branmar
Join Kid Shelleen’s on Thursday, June 18 to celebrate Father’s Day early with an unforgettable cigar dinner, featuring three premium cigars from Black Cat Cigars paired with an evening of bold, elevated flavors. Tickets are $100 each. Register online.
1812 Marsh Road, Suite 15, Wilmington | 308-3560
Banks Seafood Kitchen
For a seafood and raw bar experience on the riverfront, Banks is a great option. Enjoy surf and turf, a variety of fish, lobster and shellfish, and a raw bar.
101 South Market Street, Wilmington | 777-1500
Bardea
Forget the traditional barbecue and beer celebration. This Father’s Day, treat dad to Bardea’s renowned Italian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Look for specials like the Feed the Table option that features dishes like roasted chicken, fish of the day, and bone-in ribeye, all at market price. For an upscale, protein-focused experience like no other, treat dad to a family-style steak dinner at Bardea Steak.
620 North Market Street, Wilmington | 426-2069
809 North Market Street, Wilmington | 550-9600
Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront
Treat dad to fresh seafood at Big Fish Grill’s open outdoor dining space, complete with a relaxing view of the Christina River. Big Fish Grill has an abundant menu featuring mussels, multiple pasta dishes, and fried seafood entrees.
720 Justison Street, Wilmington | 652-3474
Blackwall Barn & Lodge
Chow down on farm-inspired flavors at Blackwall Barn this Father’s Day. Whether you opt for brunch or dinner, a reservation at Blackwall Barn means upscale food in a modern rustic, barn-inspired atmosphere. The Father’s Day prix-fixe dinner menu includes three courses for $60 per guest. See the full menu online.
3250 Avenue North Boulevard, Wilmington | 647-8082
Harry’s Savoy Grill
Treat your dad to a steak dinner at Harry’s Savoy Grill this Father’s Day. From seafood towers to filet mignon, the menu at Harry’s Savoy Grill has all the makings of an impressive Father’s Day feast.
2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington | 475-3000
The Quoin Restaurant
For the fathers who appreciate the finer things in life, The Quoin is a great Father’s Day dinner spot. The Quoin Restaurant serves a spin on southern French and northern Italian cuisine with its own unique flair. Reserve a table online for Father’s Day, then head downstairs to the Simmer Down cocktail lounge for the perfect nightcap.
519 N. Market Street, Wilmington | 446-5600
Tonic Seafood & Steak
Seafood and steak is a winning combination in our hearts—and on dad’s taste buds. With extensive lunch and dinner menus along with delicious cocktails, beers, and wines, Tonic Seafood & Steak is a worthy stop on Father’s Day. For the ultimate Father’s Day feast, pre-order “Thor’s Hammer,” a seven-pound braised beef shank with a spread of delicious sides. Call to pre-order. Reservations can be made online.
111 W. 11th Street, Wilmington | 777-2040
Lewes Oyster House
If dad is a lover of upscale seafood, this hot oyster house is sure to leave him satisfied. Enjoy options like clams and linguini, pan-roasted scallops, seafood towers, and steamed clams. Plus, try new riffs on classic bourbon cocktails like the Smokeshow, featuring Cask Strength Sagamore Rye, Angostura syrup, and maple bitters. Tables fill fast at this Lewes hotspot, so reserve a spot online to guarantee your place on Father’s Day.
108 2nd Street, Lewes | 644-7258
One Coastal
This concept by James Beard finalist Matt Kern is sure to impress any dad on Father’s Day. The menu is full of innovative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients from farmers and fishers around Delaware. Enjoy elevated offerings like corn-fried Chesapeake blue catfish, New Jersey day boat scallops, and heritage duroc pork chops. Tables for Father’s Day are filling fast, so reserve now.
101 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island | 537-4790
1776 Steakhouse
For an upscale steak dinner on Father’s Day, 1776 in Rehoboth Beach is the perfect place. Along with the highest quality cuts of beef, 1776 Steakhouse offers plenty of delicious seafood entrees, chops, chicken, pasta, and even vegetarian selections. Make reservations online for Father’s Day.
18585 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach | 645-9355
Laid-Back Bites
Jessop’s Tavern
In Historic New Castle, treat dad to the ultimate colonial tavern experience at Jessop’s. From hearty pot pies to massive colonial-inspired plates, the menu is an ode to America’s formative period. For beer lovers, you won’t find a longer list of German, Belgian, and other imported brews in the region.
114 Delaware Street, New Castle | 322-6111
Crooked Hammock Brewery
Looking for something fun to do for Father’s Day? Crooked Hammock has you covered. This family-centric brewery is the perfect place for families to bond with plenty of fun to entertain folks of all ages. Enjoy all-day festivities at both locations this Father’s Day, starting with brunch at 9 a.m. After brunch hours, enjoy the ultimate backyard-inspired feast. With live music from 12-3 p.m., this is a great option for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Reserve your table now in Middletown or Lewes.
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown | 601-7837
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes | 644-7837
Washington Street Ale House
If dad is into good food and cold local beer, Washington Street Ale House is the place to be. With over 24 brews on tap and delicious American fare, this eatery knows how to treat dads right.
1206 Washington Street, Wilmington | 658-2537
Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub
Gift dad a taste of the Irish, right here in the First State. Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub features menu favorites like classic Irish fare, seafood, and sandwiches.
105 Union Street, Milton | 684-8889
213 Anglers Road, Lewes | 645-6888
Rail Haus
Dover’s hip indoor/outdoor beer garden is a great place to treat dad to a good meal and a cold beer. From bratwurst and burgers to schnitzel sandwiches and Bavarian pretzels, Rail House has everything you need to indulge in good food and local and German beers.
92 N. West Street, Dover | 450-3525
Striper Bites
If dad is a seafood aficionado, this Lewes spot will surely satisfy his foodie cravings. Striper Bites dishes up seafood starters, sandwiches, and entrees—and even fully cooked sushi. Try the cheesy and indulgent crab dip!
107 Savannah Road, Lewes | 645-4667
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