Best places to dine on Father's Day around Houston

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Thursday, June 15, 2017
Don't make dad grill this Father's Day. Try one of these meal ideas instead!

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Looking for a nice restaurant to dine on this Father's Day? Check out these unique picks with specials that any father would enjoy. Reservations are highly recommended.

The Union Kitchen
All Houston locations

Father's day is approaching quickly and The Union Kitchen is offering a special all-day menu for brunch, lunch and dinner. All four locations will feature a BBQ 'feast' option, brisket and sausage benedict, lobster and crab benedicts and Caramelized Pineapple Cake.

Backstreet Café

1103 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77019

Backstreet Café is a Houston favorite for brunch! For Father's Day, Chef Hugo Ortega will offer a special three-course menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $48 per adult and $15 per child. Options for course meals include Watermelon Salad, Goat Cheese Ravioli, Grilled Skirt Steak, Shrimp and Stone-Ground Cheese Grits, Soft-Shell Crab Benedict, Mixed Berry Shortcake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Fresh Fruit, among others. Live Jazz will be played by Bob Chadwick.

Caracol

2200 Post Oak Blvd. #160, Houston, TX 77056

¡Feliz Dia de los Padres! Celebrate Father's Day at one of Houston's tasty restaurants from award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega. Their brunch buffet overflows with an array of Marinated Vegetable Salads, Enchiladas, Seafood-stuffed Poblanos, Empanadas, Migas, Huevos a la Mexicana and plenty of succulent seafood offerings. An arrangement of traditional Mexican fresh baked breads, pastries and cookies is also prepared. There's an extensive menu of cocktails for guests to choose from, along with fresh-squeezed juices, flavorful Mexican coffee and hot chocolate. Father's Day brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $45 per adult and $15 per child. Live music will be performed by houseband Ikaru.

Hugo's

1600 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77006

Celebrate Father's Day by enjoying the famous brunch buffet of authentic regional Mexican cuisine at Hugo's. The buffet will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with live music by Viento from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost of the brunch buffet is $42 per person and $15 per child, ages 10 and under. The award-winning restaurant has a full menu of delicious margaritas and a full bar.

Kata Robata

3600 Kirby Dr H, Houston, TX 77098

Houston's top restaurant for sushi and grilled Asian-inspired dishes will be open on Father's Day. Free dessert for dads! Patio seating is available.

Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen

All Houston locations

The entire family can enjoy a relaxed Father's Day breakfast, lunch or dinner in Kenny & Ziggy's vibrant and casual ambiance at both locations. Their new West U. location is now open. Try their house specialties - sky-scraping sandwiches, Roumanian Steak, corned beef and pastrami, entrée salads, smoked fish, New York-style cheesecake and more.

Prego

2520 Amherst St., Houston, TX 77005

Located in the heart of Rice Village, celebrate Father's Day at Houston's best contemporary Italian restaurant. Chef John Watt will be offering his three-course brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $25 per person. The lunch/dinner will be served from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rainbow Lodge

2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008

Rainbow Lodge is one of Houston's most unique restaurants, featuring seafood and wild game in a historic 113-year-old log cabin - a perfect place to celebrate Father's Day! The restaurant will be open for brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering $2 mimosas until 3 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Options for course meals include Slow Smoked Duck Gumbo Andouille Sausage, Steak and Eggs Grilled Chimichurri Rubbed Breakfast Ribeye, Pan-seared Red Snapper Crawfish and Andouille Jambalaya, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Bacon, Chocolate Mousse Terrine Peaches with Basil and lots more. Rainbow Lodge also has a beautiful outdoor dining in Houston - be sure to reserve a table on the patio!

Xochi

1777 Walker St., Houston, TX 77010

Xochi is one of Houston's newest and best restaurants, featuring a tasty menu from award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega. The Sunday brunch buffet will be offered on Father's Day from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items, from egg dishes to seafood to grilled meats. The cost is $42 per adult and $15 per child, ages 12 and under. There will also be live music from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Catrina face painting for kids of all ages!

The Capital Grille

City Centre - 840 W Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, TX 77024
The Galleria - 5365 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77056

The Capital Grille will be open for Father's Day with its exceptional culinary offerings from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. In honor of the occasion, The Capital Grille will be offering guests the Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye. Guests can also choose from delicious menu items like Seared Tenderloin, the Bone-In Kona Crusted Dry Aged NY Strip, Chilean Sea Bass, among many others. The award-winning wine list will serve as the perfect excuse to raise a glass in honor of Dad. Top off Father's Day celebration by enjoying a variety of desserts, including the Classic Crme Brlée or Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake.

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