On July 19, 1910, the governor of the U.S. state of Washington proclaimed the nation’s first “Father’s Day.” However, it was not until 1972, 58 years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day official, that the day became a nationwide holiday in the United States.
Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
If you’re looking to treat Dad to a great meal, check out these restaurants for some special meals created with Dad in mind. We’ve also included some meal deals and freebies being offered to celebrate the special men in your life.
Rue Dumaine 5 – 9pm 
Iceberg wedge, AWS bacon, oven-roasted tomatoes, Jaime’s blue cheese buttermilk dressing
Running Free Farm Porchetta** (pork loin wrapped in the belly of the pig), BG’s baked beans, broccoli** slaw (whole mustard vinaigrette)
Cornbread
Chocolate –peanut butter Ice Box Pie
$45++ $20 children under 12
Texas Beef & Cattle Co. 4 – 7pm
See what all the hype is about – Dayton’s ONLY Co-op Style Smokehouse!!
$20 Per Person for a buffet style dinner in the coolest smokehouse in Dayton. We’ll fix you a to-go plate if you can’t stay or we’ll send you packin’ with meat by the pound instead – Either way you cut it, you wont find a better dinner for Dad!
Chappy’s Tap House 11am – 9pm
Chappy’s Social House 11am – 9pm
Big Poppa’s Pork Platter – $18.95 – includes generous portion of Pulled Pork, 1/3 Slab of BBQ Ribs and Beer Brined or Char-Grilled Pork Chop with choice of 2 sides and Chappys Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake for Dessert.
Young’s Golden Jersey Inn Father’s Day Buffet
Breakfast: 8am-11am: $11.95 (age 11+) $5.95 (ages 4-10)
Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Hash Brown Casserole, Fresh Fruit and donuts.
Brunch: 11am-2pm: $16.95 (age 11+) $8.95 (ages 4-10)
Scrambled eggs, Pancakes, French Toast, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Hash Brown Casserole, Fresh Fruit, Sweet Chili Chicken, BBQ Meatballs, BBQ Beef Brisket, BBQ Baked Beans, Pulled Pork BBQ, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Bread, Corn on the Cob, Young’s Farmstead Fried Cheese Curds (all varieties) and a salad bar.
Dinner: 2pm-Close: $16.95 (age 11+) $8.95 (ages 4-10)
BBQ Brisket, Pulled Pork BBQ, Sweet Chili Chicken, BBQ Meatballs, Brats and kraut, Au Gratin Potatoes, Baked Potatoes, Home Fried Potato Chips, Sweet Corn Bake, BBQ Baked Beans, Corn on the cob, Sweet Potato Casserole, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Sweet Potato Bread, Young’s Farmstead Fried Cheese Curds (all varieties), Salad Bar and a Dessert Bar.
Buffet only on Father’s Day. Our regular menu will not be available. No reservations.
Fleming’s at The Greene 3 course Father’s Day Brunch 10am- 3pm 
The cost is $39 a person and includes the choice of appetizer: lobster bisque, Modern Caesar or fresh seasonal fruits; select sides and a choice of entree: Signature Eggs Benedict, baked brioche french toast, blue crab omelet, prime rib with a trio of sauces or porcini-crusted Filet Mignon and choice of desserts: white chocolate bread pudding, cheesecake and walnut turtle pie.
Beef O’Brady’s Beavercreek 11am – 9pm
Dad’s eat free with purchase of equal or greater value
Serving a traditional breakfast, flat bread pizza’s, burrito’s wraps and of course burgers
Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant
On Father’s Day they’ll be serving Dad a FREE Lasagne or any Original Recipe Spaghetti Entree!– no coupon needed! Please note that there is a limit of 2 FREE meals per party.
First Watch is offering Dads a free small bag of premium coffee if they dine in on Sunday
McAlister’s Deli -all Dad’s get a free dessert (no purchase necessary)
Several national restaurants are handing out promotional cards with a meal purchase this weekend:
- BJ’s Restaurant: Get a free $10 bonus card with the purchase of $50 in e-gift cards by Sunday, June 19. The bonus card is valid June 20 through July 10. On Sunday, dads also get a free commemorative pint glass and free VIP card good for 20 percent off their next visit.
- Bonefish Grill: Get a free $10 bonus card for every $50 you spend on gift cards by Sunday. The bonus card is redeemable on your next visit by July 15.
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Get a free $10 bonus card for every $50 you spend on gift cards by Sunday. The bonus card is redeemable on your next visit by July 15.
- Outback Steakhouse: Get a free $10 bonus card for every $50 you spend on gift cards by Sunday. The bonus card is redeemable on your next visit by July 15.
