Father's Day Restaurants planning something special for all the dads

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Father’s Day: Restaurants planning something special for all the dads

by | 8 June 2023

Not sure where to take Dad for lunch this Father’s Day? Well, we’ve made it easy! With lots of amazing specials on offer at restaurants across the country, browse the list below to find somewhere he’d like, and book your table online.

From beers on the house to generous buffet spreads, you and your family will be able to raise a glass to the special father figures in your life. 

Cape Town


Belthazar

(V & A Waterfront, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R350 per person

Spend the morning wondering around the Waterfront before heading over to Belthazar for their 3-course Father’s Day set menu. Dads will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by a choice of starters, mains and dessert. Booking is essential.

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Beluga Cape Town

(V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R450 per person

Celebrate Father’s Day at one of Cape Town’s institutions, with a special whisky and truffle pairing table-side presented by the in-house Whisky Connoisseur. Or, arrive early and receive a complimentary Single Malt Bushmills – for the first 100 dads.

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Cattle Baron Pinelands

(Mowbray, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R350 per person

Who doesn’t love a buffet? Cattle Baron Pinelands is offering a special Father’s Day buffet on Sunday, the 18th of June. Get there early for brunch at 11h30 or come through for a later lunch at 14h30. All dads get a complimentary tot of Glenmorangie 10YO single malt whisky on arrival.

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Folk Cafe St. James

(St James, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu

Live entertainment awaits with Dan the music man on set from 12pm. As for the dads? A special treat awaits, so reserve your Sunday table.

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Greek Fisherman

(Sea Point, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R199 per person and a gift for dads

Join the folks in the courtyard at the Greek Fisherman for a braai this Sunday the 18th. They will be serving up a tasty braai plate, including a 200g sirloin steak with mushroom sauce, a lamb chop, some farm-style wors and your choice of a side. There will also be live music and a special gift for Dad.

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Judd’s Local

(Gardens, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R400 per person (Optional wine tasting: R250 per person)

Feeling like spoiling Dad to something a bit more lavish on Sunday? Judd’s Local is offering up a special Father’s Day lunch with an optional Bordeaux wine tasting. Enjoy a meal, served family-style at the table, and opt in for the Bordeaux wine tasting – featuring 6 fine wines – to take your lunch to the next level!

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Little Stream Tea Garden Cafe

(St James, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu

Heading out for a Father’s day lunch, Little Stream Conference Center and Tea Garden are offering up options for everyone! Choose from their 500g ribs at R195, or sink your teeth into their stacked 220g burger topped with bacon and avo for only R155! (Sides included.) Need something to wash it down? Bring your own glasses and drinks, no corkage will be charged. Take the kids along too and let them choose from a list of tasty meals. Book your lunch from 12:15 onwards.

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Mama Africa Cape Town

(Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R550 per person

Mama Africa is hosting a wonderful Father’s Day complete with welcome drinks, entertainment, a meal featuring 10 delicious African dishes from across the continent! Plus, there will be double shots of whisky or cocktails on offer. Booking is essential.

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Mint Restaurant at Taj Cape Town

(Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R450 per person (Half price for kids under 12)

Is your father the classy and sophisticated type? Then book him a table at the Taj Hotel and enjoy a Harvest Table Feast while sipping on a complimentary Glenmorangie cocktail. Available from 13h00 to 16h00.

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moyo Kirstenbosch

(Kirstenbosch, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R325 per person | R199 per child under 12 (Kids under 5 eat for free)

If you and Dad will be exploring the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden this Father’s Day, reserve a spot at moyo to refuel after your walk. On Sunday, moyo will be serving one of their famous buffets from 12h00 to 16h00. So, work up an appetite and then tuck into multi-course menu that has something for everyone!

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Rockefeller Plaza & Events

(Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R395 per person | R195 per child under 12 (Kids under 2 eat for free)

From 12h30 until 15h00, the Rockefeller Plaza Restaurant is serving up a Father’s Day lunch buffet, including a build-your-own salad bar, a selection of deliciously fresh sushi, a choice of main courses, and decadent desserts. Booking is essential, so get those bookings in!

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The Shed at Surfers’ Corner

(Muizenberg, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R145 per person

Are you and Dad avid surfers and braving the cold water this Sunday? Great, then you can pop in to The Shed post-surf for their Father’s Day burger special. Get their double-patty house burger, plus some fries, plus a 500ml draught beer for only R145 per person! Book online to secure your table.

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Una Más – Mezcaleria

(Sea Point, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu

Feeling like a little bit more of a fiesta? Head down to Una Más and get a complimentary Cape Collective Beer for Dad when you order any main meal. Great tacos washed down with craft beer? Sounds great to us! The offer is available all day.

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The Yard (Silo District)

(V & A Waterfront, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu with a complimentary glass of bubbly for dads

Why not take Dad for lunch at The Yard this Father’s Day before heading over to the Zeitz MOCAA gallery? Every dad will receive a complimentary glass of Fairview Charles Back sparkling wine.

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Cape Winelands


1692 Bistro

(Morgenhof, Stellenbosch)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R260 per person

Treat your dad to a Father’s Day braai at Morgenhof Wine Estate. For only R260 per person, spoil him to lunch, including two draught beers and a braai. Is your dad a daredevil and into quad bikes? For R400 per person, you and Dad can take a spin around the farm on a set of quads. Booking essential.

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96 Winery Road

(Somerset West)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R495 per person

For a lunch fit for a king, reserve a table at 96 Winery Road. The team is putting together a mouth-watering menu, starting with a wagyu amuse bouche, followed by a cosy soup starter, a choice of lamb shank or linefish for mains, and a citrusy cheesecake to finish the meal off with something sweet.

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Baccō Estate

(Paarl, Western Cape)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R395 per person

Pay a visit to the Baccō wine estate and enjoy a special Father’s Day 4-course lunch menu, including a complimentary glass of their newly released Vermentino. Good food, good wine, and a cosy fireplace – it honestly doesn’t get better.

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The Eatery & Wine Bar

(Spanish Farm, Paarl)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: Breakfast: R350 per person | Lunch: R395 per person

For the early birds, The Eatery and Wine Bar at Silver Forest is offering up a special family-style breakfast from 8 – 10 am but, if dad wants to sleep in a little, join them for their Father’s Day lunch special starting at 12 pm. There will also be a lucky draw for all dads to win an overnight stay and dinner at Silver Forest for two people sharing this winter. If you’re looking for something more relaxed, The Eatery and Wine Bar will be serving up a Father’s Day pizza dinner from 4 pm, so you can grab a table and sit down, or get a pizza to go.

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The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal

(Durbanville, Cape Town)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R550 per person

Join The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal for their 4-course Father’s Day menu. Book in advance to secure your spot.

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Grande Provence

(Franschhoek, Western Cape)

Grande Provence Bistro & Deli

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu plus a complimentary coffee or mulled wine

The Bistro at Grande Provence is serving their à la carte menu all day and, to warm you up, they are offering a complimentary coffee with the breakfast of your choice, or a complimentary glühwein with every main course. Breakfast is from 09h00 – 11h00 and lunch is served from 12h00.

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Grande Provence Restaurant

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R395 per person (2 courses) | R495 per person (3 courses)

The Restaurant at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate has planned a special set menu for Father’s Day. With the option of a 2 or 3-course menu, you can spoil Dad to a fine-dining meal in the Cape Winelands.

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Mila at Doolhof

(Bain’s Kloof Pass, Western Cape)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R450 per person

Join the team at Mila for a special Father’s Day lunch, including a foccacia and some tasty bites to start, followed by a main course of crispy pork belly with potatoes and greens on the side, and the classic and always comforting malva pudding, guavas and custard for dessert. Each dad will also receive a complimentary glass of red wine on the house.

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Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove

(Fisherhaven, Western Cape)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: Brunch: R250 per person | R1,600 for two people or R850 for one

The Moody Lagoon will be hosting a bottomless bubbly or mimosa brunch this Father’s Day between 9h30 and 12h00. If you book for 6 guests or more, Dad drinks for free! Otherwise, join the them for lunch, which kicks off from 12h00, and treat Dad to 3-course sharing lunch, including a juicy côte de boeuf rib steak with cowboy butter. There will also be live music from the reggae band, The Rivertones, and all dads will receive a complimentary glass of estate wine. Bookings are essential for both brunch and lunch.

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Stellenzicht Wines

(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

When: Wednesday, 14 June – Sunday, 18 June

Pop into Stellenzicht for lunch this Father’s Day. They’ve created a special pizza just for dad to enjoy in the Wine Pod. Get stuck into this limited edition boerewors pizza from Wednesday 14th June – Sunday 18th June. Bookings are essential.

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Root44 Restaurant and Wine Emporium

(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R380 per person | R150 per child

Take a leisurely drive through Stellenbosch and join Root44 Restaurant and Wine Emporium for their 3-course Father’s Day menu. Choose from a selection of starters and mains, before finishing off with a chocolatey dessert. For the kiddies, there are some tasty options too! Secure your booking, and have your dad’s name placed in the lucky draw to win. Aside from the set menu, sushi will be available all day!

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Johannesburg


Abi’z

(Fourways, Johannesburg)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu with beer on the house

Join the team at Abi’z for Father’s day on the 18th of June. All dads get their beers on the house! Need we say more? Bookings are essential.

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ATT Café

(Sandton, Johannesburg)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R200 per person

Take your dad to ATT Café for their Father’s Day 2-course lunch deal, and tuck into roast beef with Yorkshire puddings, followed by dessert. They’re dog friendly too, so you can take your pup along with you!

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Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel

(Krugerdorp, Johannesburg)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R750 per person (R350 per child under 12)

Spoil Dad this Father’s Day with a sumptuous 3-course lunch at the Vivari Hotel. There will be a “graze and forage table” with a selection of breads, salads, charcuterie, cheese, soups and so much more, followed by a choice of main course, including beef short rib, harissa lamb and chicken, and Asian salmon. For dessert, there’s no need to choose. A dessert buffet will be available with an array of tasty classics, from cheesecake and tortes, to fruit and warm apple crumble and ice cream. The kiddies’ menu features a choice of pizza, sliders and tacos. Booking is essential.

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Malagueta

(Edenvale, Johannesburg)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu with a complimentary drink

Is dad a wine, beer or whisky kind of guy? Fathers can choose between a complimentary glass of Simonsig red wine, a Windhoek draught, or a glass of Glenmorangie 10 YO with every main meal ordered.

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Red Roof JHB

(Rosebank, Johannesburg)

When: Friday, 16 June
Prices: R395 per person

Look over the city at Red Roof JHB at the Radisson and indulge in an African Heart Platter and welcome drink, while some live entertainment sets the mood.

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Roar Bistro & Bar

(Sandton, Johannesburg)

When: Friday, 16 June
Prices: R600 per person

Start the celebrations early on Friday, the 16th and join Roar Bistro & Bar for the “spit braai on the deck”. In collaboration with Jameson Irish Whiskey, you’ll start the evening off with a welcome drink and live music for entertainment, and be able to join in the fun with drink specials and an array of exciting prizes up for grabs. Book your table as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

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Salsa Mexican Grill Kyalami

(Midrand, Johannesburg)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu with a complimentary gift for dads

Salsa Mexican Grill will be providing all the Father’s Day vibes on Sunday, including live music and a surprise gift for all the dads dining in from 12h00 until 22h30. Booking is essential.

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Pretoria


Clay Cafe Wolwespruit

(Erasmuskloof, Pretoria)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R133 burger and larger special

For the creatives and art lovers, Clay Cafe is offering a Father’s Day burger special for R133. Dad will get a cheese burger with chunky chips, plus two free 33 Premium Lagers! Now that’s a great deal for Dad.

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De Kloof Restaurant

(Groenkloof, Pretoria)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R445 per person

This year, De Kloof is hosting a cosy Father’s Day lunch from 11h30 for 12h00. Tuck into a 4-course meal including a bread, meat and cheese starter, followed by mussels, slow-braised oxtail, and a delicious pear tarte tatin for dessert. To end the night off on an extra sweet note, you’ll be given a special white chocolate and brandy truffle. Booking in essential.

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Kievits Kroon

(Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R580 per person (R395 per child under 12)

Spoil your dad by booking a spot at the Kievits Kroon Father’s Fest 2023! Your booking will include access to an array of food stalls, fun activities and entertainment. The list of food stalls is endless, including a stir fry action station, a slider bar, a curry corner, a charcoal braai drum with potjie pots and paella, a pizza and salad bar, as well as various sweet temptations and a dinky doughnut bar. The little ones are spoilt for choice with a selection of kid-friendly eats, as well as a build-a-pizza and cupcake decorating stations. Bookings are essential – don’t miss out!

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Lupa Osteria – Lynnwood Bridge

(Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu available with a complimentary gift

All dads will receive a Lupa Osteria chocolate cigar – with a special message – this Father’s Day. (Subject to availability.)

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KZN


315 Restaurant at Coastlands Musgrave Hotel

(Berea, Durban)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R380 per person | R190 per child (aged 4-10)

Pick and choose your perfect lunch at 315 Restaurant. Offering up a delicious selection of buffet dishes, a live cooking station and plenty of desserts, it’s guaranteed that there will be something for everyone. Booking essential.

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Butcher Boys

(Durban and surrounds)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: À la carte menu with a complimentary draft for Dad

Is your dad a “prime” guy? Then book a table at one of the Butcher Boys branches and treat him to some good wine, and a great meal out. The Butcher Boys team will throw in a Stella 300ml draught – on the house! They will also be running a great Backsberg wine special from Friday, the 16th, until Sunday, the 18th of June. Get a bottle of the Merlot or Pinotage for only R200 or a bottle of the Summer Berry Rosé for R140.

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FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar

(Umhlanga, Durban)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R500 per person

Head on up to the FireLake Grill at the top of the Radisson Hotel and spoil your dad to a spitbraai on the rooftop pool deck – with uninterrupted views over the Durban coastline. The price includes a welcome whiskey cocktail and live entertainment by Eli Amor.

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Saffron Restaurant at Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel

(Umhlanga, Durban)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R380 per person | R190 per child (aged 4-10)

Enjoy a special buffet lunch with the whole family from 12h30 to 15h00 at Saffron Restaurant at the Coastlands Hotel. The mouthwatering menu includes a cold and hot buffet with lots of dishes to choose from, a cooking station and an array of irresistible desserts to choose from. So, secure your table and pile that plate high!

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Skyfall Premium Dining

(Brahman Hills, Mooi River)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R310 per person

This Father’s Day, take Dad on a trip through the Midlands Meander and stop in at the beautiful Brahman Hills estate for lunch at their Skyfall fine dining restaurant in Mooi River. The 2-course Winter Warmer lunch is available every Sunday from 12h00 to 15h00. Booking is essential.

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Polokwane


The Ranch Resort

(Regenoeg, Polokwane)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R425 per person | R295 per child under 12 | R375 for pensioners

Enjoy Father’s Day Sunday lunch at Basil’s fine dining restaurant at The Ranch Resort from 12h30 onwards. The whole family is invited, so bring them along! As a thank you to dads, and everything they do, there will be a complimentary gift!

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Port Elizabeth


The Jazz Room at No.5 By Mantis

(Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth)

When: Sunday, 18 June
Prices: R440 per person

Join the team at The Jazz Room to celebrate Dad with a special 3-course meal, including a welcome drink, and brandy tasting in the Salon Privé.

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