Best restaurants for Father's Day brunches, dinners and specials in Daytona, Flagler area

Father's Day is June 16 and it's time to celebrate all the special dads, grandpas and fatherly figures in our lives. What better way to show our appreciation than treating those we love most to a special-occasion brunch, lunch or dinner with a view?

Whether looking for a casual, waterfront meal or brunch buffet for all to indulge, the Volusia-Flagler restaurant scene has something for every dad this holiday. For those still making plans, here are a handful of local restaurants offering delicious Father’s Day brunch menus, buffets and other specials for the celebratory day.

Aunt Catfish’s on the River

4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange; 386-767-4768, auntcatfishontheriver.com

Aunt Catfish’s on the River, a comfort-food staple known for its home-like atmosphere, waterfront views and all-you-can-eat fixins bar, will offer a special holiday edition of its usual Sunday brunch from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., priced at $34.99 per person and $19.99 for children 12 and under this Father’s Day. Aunt Catfish's brunch menu typically includes eggs, French toast, pancakes and pastries, among other items.

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill

2200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach; 386-255-3344, carrabbas.com; 160 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast; 386-246-9839, carrabbas.com

Carrabba’s is offering a limited-edition Father’s Day menu June 6 – 16 that includes the 16-ounce Tuscan grilled ribeye with bourbon butter — served with rosemary roasted potatoes and sautéed broccoli; the spicy Palermo wings — topped with crumbled gorgonzola cheese, green onions and a gorgonzola cheese sauce side; and the Sogno Di Cioccolata “Chocolate Dream” — a fudge brownie dessert with chocolate mousse, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

CorkScrew Bar and Grille

235 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-957-3955, corkscrewbarandgrille.com

CorkScrew Bar and Grille will offer an 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Father’s Day brunch, alongside the CorkScrew favorites menu, available all day from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and an 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. happy hour with handcrafted cocktails. The restaurant’s brunch menu will range from the bananas foster French toast and crab cake Benedict to the bourbon bacon jam double smash burger, the BLT shrimp wrap and CorkScrew biscuits and gravy. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant.

Loopers Par and Grille

100 Cooper Lane, Palm Coast; 386-529-8180, facebook.com

Looper’s Par and Grille is offering a breakfast, lunch and golf special for Father’s Day this year. The package is priced at $299 plus tax and includes 18-hole golf for four and raincheck provided by the golf course, as well as breakfast and lunch at Looper’s. For information regarding tee times and reservations, interested customers can call the restaurant.

Mama Foo Foo

125 Basin St., Unit 103, Daytona Beach; 386-287-0180, mffdaytona.com

Mama Foo Foo invites guests to celebrate from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, with the restaurant’s exclusive Father’s Day menu, which includes small plates — saffron arancini, deviled eggs, corn ribs and more; and large plates — 16-ounce prime ribeye, beer bratwurst, BBQ chicken and honey sesame scallops, among other items. The inviting waterfront restaurant will also offer a 4 -6 p.m. happy hour with craft beers, an array of whiskey options and more for the celebratory day. Reservations can be made online.

Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille

200 Boatyard St., New Smyrna Beach; 386-428-6888, outriggersnsb.com

Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille is offering a Father’s Day brunch available until 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, and a specialty menu that begins at 2 p.m. While the full menus have yet to be released, teased appetizers include the beef carpaccio and Applewood bacon-wrapped scallops, while teased drinks include the blood orange whiskey sour and Jefferson’s Ocean neat or on the rocks. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant.

RiverGrille on the Tomoka

950 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach; 386-615-2004, rivergrille.net

RiverGrille on the Tomoka will offer two Father’s Day specials — a Smokehouse BBQ double cheeseburger with pulled pork and onion rings, alongside a 14-ounce ribeye with Cajun compound butter. The restaurant will continue the celebration by gifting customers a free Stella Artois chalice with the purchase of a Stella draft.

The Bounty at Flagler Tavern

414 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach; 386-402-8861, Flaglertavern.com/areas/the-bounty

The Bounty at Flagler Tavern is offering a ticketed, Father’s Day multi-course dinner at 6:30 p.m., priced at $59.95 per person plus 20% gratuity. The dinner includes first course — sizzling carne asada street tacos, layered with jalapeno guacamole, queso fresco and tomatillo salsa verde; second course — 1928 classic wedge salad; third course — sweet and smoky scallops; fourth course — St. Louis-style ribs; and fifth course — salted caramel panna cotta with praline crumble. Bourbon and beer sampling will be available for an additional charge. Information regrading the full menu, sampling prices and reservations is available online.

This list will be updated as more holiday menus are released by local restaurants.

Did we miss any? If your restaurant will be offering a holiday meal this Father’s Day, email us at hperray@gannett.com to be added to the list!