Father’s Day dining doesn’t have to mean another backyard burger. Restaurants across Northern Virginia are planning special menus, brunches, and limited-time dishes designed to celebrate dads of every kind. Whether he prefers a perfectly cooked rib-eye, a platter of sushi, or a margarita alongside tacos, here’s where to make reservations this Father’s Day.
Arlington
Liberty Tavern
Celebrate with Liberty Tavern’s unlimited brunch and dinner specials. Brunch offerings include pulled pork sliders and smoked brisket, while dinner features dishes such as yellowfin tuna tartare with pimento aioli, avocado puree and lavash; filet surf and turf with blackened scallops and jumbo shrimp; and a cowgirl rib-eye served with aligot potatoes and red wine jus. 3195 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Taquería Xochi
For Father’s Day, Taquería Xochi is serving a limited-time taco inspired by the flavors of Central Mexico. The Barbacoa de Cordero features slow-cooked lamb topped with cilantro and onion, plus a side of rich consommé for dipping. Pair it with one of the restaurant’s cocktails or aguas frescas for a laid-back but flavor-packed celebration. 1450 S. Eads St., Ste. 32, Arlington
Yume Sushi
Yume Sushi is celebrating Father’s Day with an upscale all-you-can-eat brunch showcasing chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute’s meticulously crafted sushi. The $85 limited-menu experience features many of the restaurant’s signature creations that have helped earn Yume the No. 4 ranking on our 50 Best Restaurants list. 2121 N. Westmoreland St., A-2, Arlington
Clifton
Trummer’s
Want to become Dad’s favorite kid? Bring the whole family to Trummer’s Father’s Day Whiskey and Cookout from noon to 3 p.m. for all-you-can-eat spit-roasted chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, grilled chimichurri beef skewers, ribs, salmon, classic sides, and desserts. $68 adults; $35 children 12 and under; free for children 3 and under. 7134 Main St., Clifton
Trattoria Villagio
Steak-loving dads can dig into a 30-ounce grilled porterhouse topped with porcini rub, beef-tallow potatoes, mustard demi-glace, and arugula. Seafood fans can opt for the crab radiatore pasta tossed in spicy lobster cream sauce with summer corn, lemon, crispy shallots, and Maryland blue crab. 7145 Main St., Clifton
Manassas
The Black Sheep
Father’s Day specials at The Black Sheep include a grilled tomahawk steak served with loaded baked potato and grilled asparagus, plus baby back ribs glazed with habanero-peach BBQ sauce alongside sweet potato and Yukon Gold potato salad and apple coleslaw. 9935 Discovery Blvd., Manassas
Proof Kitchen & Bar
Proof’s Father’s Day specials include grilled filet mignon topped with buttermilk-fried soft-shell crab, served with confit marble potatoes, grilled asparagus, and Old Bay hollandaise. Another standout: seared diver scallops with Nueske’s bacon-studded corn succotash, chimichurri, and crispy potato hay. For dessert, seasonal baked fruit topped with streusel and salted caramel ice cream rounds out the meal. 9861 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 115, Manassas
McLean
Cafe Monet
Treat Dad to brunch with a side of art at Cafe Monet, McLean’s new pan-European café and bistro inside the MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center. The menu features seasonal European-inspired fare served amid rotating art galleries, a working ceramics studio and artists-in-residence. MPA Berlage Arts & Education Center, 6910 Fleetwood Rd., McLean
Reston
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davio’s is offering an elevated Father’s Day dinner centered on the restaurant’s blend of steakhouse classics and Northern Italian cooking. Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and housemade pastas anchor the menu, alongside a polished bar program and extensive wine list. 1902 Reston Metro Plz., Reston
Multiple locations
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
At Ruth’s Chris Steak House, dads can enjoy a mix of brunch favorites like lobster frittata, shrimp and grits, and an 6-ounce center-cut filet with a loaded frittata. Ruth’s Chris will be open early at 11 a.m. and the full dinner menu with all the steakhouse staples will be available all day. Arlington, Reston, Tysons Corner, Fairfax
Feature image of Cafe Monet by Rey Lopez
