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Create Lasting Memories this Father’s Day at These 5 Restaurants


Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day with a memorable dining experience at his favourite restaurant. Sharing a meal together is the perfect way to show appreciation and create lasting memories. 

Whether he enjoys a hearty steak, fresh seafood, or something more adventurous, treating him to a special lunch or dinner makes the day truly meaningful. Restaurants across Australia are offering Father’s Day menus and warm hospitality to help make the occasion extra special.

Let Dad relax, indulge and enjoy good food, fine wine and family time - because he deserves nothing less on his special day.

Here are five suggestions for an extra special celebration:


Tucked within Katoomba’s historic streets, The Bootlegger Bar whispers of old-world charm with a modern twist. Exposed brick, warm timber and the glow of vintage lights create an inviting hideaway. Here, smoky aromas and soulful music fill the air, making it a haven where time slows, stories unfold, and every sip feels steeped in mountain magic.

Create Lasting Memories this Father’s Day at These 5 Restaurants
 
This Father’s Day, fire up Dad’s appetite with a mouth-watering low-and-slow experience at Bootlegger. Dig into premium steak cuts such as Black Angus Scotch fillet, ribeye or pre-order a tomahawk – plus there’s a free beer to wash it down. Enjoy smooth, soulful country from the Blake Dantier Trio live as Dad celebrates in style.



Antica Dining on Miller Street in North Sydney is a warm embrace of Italian tradition, where rustic elegance meets contemporary flair. The aroma of wood-fired creations drifts through a space alive with laughter, clinking glasses and candlelit charm. Every dish tells a story of heritage, crafted with passion and served with heart, inviting guests to linger and indulge.
 
Create Lasting Memories this Father’s Day at These 5 Restaurants

Father’s Day is a time to honour the remarkable men in our lives. This year, Antica is opening its doors for Sunday lunch and dinner to celebrate the fathers, father figures and mentors who mean so much. Join the fun for an Italian dining experience with hearty dishes, warm hospitality and an elegant setting perfect to bring the whole family together.



Nestled within Sydney’s bustling CBD, Birdie Bar & Brasserie is a vibrant escape where timeless charm meets modern elegance. Warm light spills across polished timber, while the hum of conversation drifts through lofty interiors. Inviting and sophisticated, it’s a place to gather, linger and celebrate the city’s energy with style.

Create Lasting Memories this Father’s Day at These 5 Restaurants
 
Treat Dad to more than just a meal – join the celebrations for ‘Trim, Sip & Feast’, where he will enjoy a Chivas cocktail, a delectable three-course meal and a grooming kit. Plus, there are pop-up trims by The Barberhood with $5 from every booking going to support the Black Dog Institute. Dad will be surrounded by stylish service, fine dining and pampering!



The Box on the Water sits right on Ettalong Beach’s sparkling shoreline, where the sand meets the sea and the horizon stretches endlessly. With its sleek, modern design and expansive glass walls, it invites the ocean inside, bathing every corner in natural light. The atmosphere is alive with salty breezes, the gentle sound of waves and a sense of relaxed coastal elegance that captures the spirit of seaside dining.

Create Lasting Memories this Father’s Day at These 5 Restaurants
 
Join the fun for breakfast by the beach on Father’s Day and start with a sweet bread basket, tea, coffee or fresh juice; then choose from the Chef’s breaky menu or stop by later for a three-course lunch, perhaps pre-ordering a seafood platter with dessert, enjoying a sparkling wine or beer on arrival.



Tetas Authentic Lebanese on Babbage Road in Roseville Chase is a vibrant and welcoming spot that radiates warmth and charm. Family-run and deeply rooted in tradition, it offers a homely, rustic atmosphere where handcrafted dishes are served with generosity and care. The air is filled with fragrant aromas, hinting at the soulful, flavourful, and wholesome creations made fresh each day. 
 
Create Lasting Memories this Father’s Day at These 5 Restaurants

This Father’s Day, Dad receives a complimentary beer first up before choosing from the a la carte menu including seasonal specials; perhaps start with fried calamari, before mains such as charcoal-cooked chicken skewers tossed in lemon garlic sauce, or marinated lamb backstrap with hummus and roasted vegetables.

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