Nacho Average Dad! 6 Restaurants to Spoil Dad on Father’s Day

Nothing says ‘I love you, Dad’ more than a meal out at his favourite restaurant or café.

Come Sunday, September 1 all the men in our lives deserve spoiling, whether your father, husband, brother or son take the time to make sure they know how much you care about them.

Here are six of our picks to treat the father-figure in your life:

Art, textures and romantic elegance are what you’ll discover at Marcel Bar & Bistro on Mulgoa Road in Penrith. Wind down, relax and enjoy the theatre of the resident mixologist or visit the elegant dining room where the culinary team showcases fresh local produce, best enjoyed with a drop from the extensive carefully curated wine list.

 

Celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, September 1 with Marcel’s special Papa Lunch featuring a spread of gourmet treats plus brews from Mountain Culture Brewery and specials from Brisket Boys, Penrith; just $89 per adult, Dad receives a Stone & Wood brew on arrival, shared lunch and dessert. What are you waiting for?

Celebrate the past and embrace the future at reimagined traditional neighbourhood café and patisserie, Organica – St Leonards on Pacific Highway. Expect a memorable dining experience offering delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an elegant and cosy vibe of cane café settings, trailing greenery, statement pendents and an inviting alfresco space. 

 

Treat Dad to breakfast or lunch on Father’s Day and start a memorable celebration with King prawn saganaki, baked in tomato, herbs, onion, capsicum, olives and feta, served with grilled pita bread, or lemon pepper calamari and aioli; for the main, devour marinated lamb cutlets served with traditional Greek salad, tzatziki, chips and pita. Show Dad how special he is with a dessert of Black Forest cake and ice cream.

Nestled where the lake meets the ocean, discerning Terrigal foodies head to Maccoa Restaurant on Ocean View Drive for stunning views across the golden sands of the lagoon all the way to iconic Skillion. Located at The Clan, a fresh white décor with clever pops of colour, enhances the food experience like no other on the Central Coast, proving hugely popular with locals and visitors alike.

 

For a delightful breakfast or lunch experience take Dad on a location picnic with Maccoa’s Father’s Day grazing boxes! Each box is carefully curated with a variety of delicious options that are sure to make his day extra special, think homemade granola, ham and cheese croissants, Danish pastries and scones, jam and cream for breaky; or mixed cheese and assorted deli meat along with dried and seasonal fruit, nuts, crackers, vegetables, seeded biscuits and a baguette for lunch.

Inspired by Napa Valley’s rolling hills and verdant vineyards, Basq on Wirraway Road brings a new dining destination to Essendon Fields. Whether stopping in for a coffee break or lingering over a long lunch, take time to relax in Basq’s rustic interior of stacked stone, wood panelling, circular pendents and potted palms, ideal for catch-ups and celebrations. 

 

For breakfast, Dad will be tempted by plates such as Turkish eggs – poached eggs, garlic lemon yoghurt, spicy Aleppo pepper oil, grilled sujuk and flatbread; join the lunch celebration for spaghetti with blue swimmer crab, lemon velouté, chilli, dill and herb crumbs, or wrap your hands around a soft-shell crab burger with pineapple salsa, habanero mayo and coriander.

A feast for the senses awaits at the end of a narrow laneway, tucked in between two heritage-listed sandstone buildings, at Shaffa on Albion Street in Surry Hills. This inviting Middle Eastern restaurant and bar is inspired by the fragrant, lively markets of Tel Aviv; step into a moody vibe of exposed brick, velvet banquettes and an open kitchen offering a glimpse of Chefs in action.

 

On Father’s Day, Dad will receive a cocktail on arrival followed by dishes like Mediterranean ceviche, tomatoes, shallots, chives, herbs and lavash, grilled King prawns and Medjool dates, Black Angus New York steak, Port-Arak veal sauce, tomato and shallot salad, patatas bravas and knafeh for dessert with orange blossom syrup, pistachios and macadamia ice cream.

Situated on Ferguson’s Marina at The Spit, Plonk Beach Café on Parriwi Road in Mosman offers Modern Australian cuisine and stunning water views. Sit next to the golden sand under blue and green umbrellas and watch all manner of watercraft cruise by while sipping a cheeky cocktail or two; or head indoors where white-washed walls, recycled timber and potted greenery entice lingering over a memorable meal.

 

Spoil Dad with lunch on Father’s Day starting with grilled scallops, corn salsa and mild langostino oil, or lemon pepper calamari and saffron lemon aioli; for the main, gourmet eye fillet is sure to hit the mark, served with baby chat potatoes, grilled asparagus and red wine jus, or Chef’s signature seafood bouillabaisse with crab, prawns, octopus, squid, mussels, fish, clams and crusty bread.