Restaurants are using gift card deals to lure dad away from the grill this Father’s Day weekend, but there’s also bacon, beer and, at one chain, really large steaks.
The holiday falls on Sunday, June 16, but many deals start early and run longer.
Here are some of the promotions restaurant chains have announced in news releases or on their websites.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Dads who buy a $50 e-gift card June 15-16 will get a 20% off VIP card to redeem from June 17 to July 8 and a specialty pint glass. bjsrestaurants.com
Duck Donuts: Dad Dozen or Half Dozen, available through June 16, includes such flavors as maple bacon and a limited time bourbon caramel drizzle. duckdonuts.com
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: A three-course meal features petite filet mignon, a 20-ounce bone-in ribeye or a 35-ounce tomahawk steak as well as shrimp scampi or lobster tail for $93-$147. It’s available June 14-17. flemingssteakhouse.com
Marco’s Pizza: Promotions include 10% off the purchase of e-gift cards and a one-topping pizza with Cheezybread and Cinnaaquares for $19.99 using the cody MEGAMEAL. Both offers run through June 16. marcos.com
Mountain Mike’s Pizza: The chain will be baking heart-shaped pizzas June 13-16. mountainmikespizza.com
Panda Express: Through June 16, customers who buy $30 in gift cards on the chain’s website can get a free Panda Bowl offer. A redemption code will be sent via email. pandaexpress.com
Pieology: Loyalty members can get two free perks with a Create Your Own Pizza, Salad or Calzone purchase June 16-18. pieology.com
Red Robin: Red’s Signature Margarita goes for $5.99, and kids meals will be 50% off at participating locations on June 16. redrobin.com
Smashburger: The purchase of a $60 e-gift card online through June 16 will trigger the gift of an additional $15 coupon. smashburger.com
The Halal Guys: Guests can get 25% off orders in-store, online or through the chain’s app on June 16. The offer excludes family meals and catering. thehalalguys.com
Tocaya: Customers who spend $50 on gift cards can get a bonus $10 e-giftcard through June 16. tocaya.com
Wahoo’s Fish Taco: Guests can buy one entrée and receive a second for half price with any purchase on June 16. The Tustin-based chain is also offering 99-cent Pacifico or Modelo beer with the purchase of any item after 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at participating locations for a limited time. The offer is limited to one beer per person per transaction and of course only for guests age 21 and older. wahoos.com