Father’s Day Lunch in Brisbane: Where to Take Dad for a Day to Remember

With Father’s Day quickly approaching, that means one thing, it’s time to treat Dad to a delicious feast! Whether you want a cool, casual setting or something a little fancier, there are plenty of places putting on a spread on Sunday 1st of September.

It can be hard work organising the whole family, but with the cool mix of events happening around the city, there’s an event on the calendar for every kind of dad.

We’ve scoped out a variety of fun offerings, from casual pub lunches to something a little fancier at one of Brisbane’s best bars and restaurants. Wherever you end up taking Dad, he’s guaranteed to have a lovely time. So without further ado, here are our top picks for Father’s Day lunch in Brisbane.

Victoria Park

Plan some quality time with pops this Father’s Day at Victoria Park! Make the day all about dad by booking in a buffet breakfast in the Marquee, or opt for a la carte dining in the bistro, before taking to the green. The Bistro will be dishing up classics like wood-fired pizza, sirloin steak or confit duck leg.

If your dad is the competitive type, book in the fam for a game of putt-putt, or head to the driving range to hit some balls. There will also be a photo booth on site for some family snaps, a jumping castle and face painters for the little ones.

From $45 per person

309 Herston Road, Herston

Cloudland Garden

If you’re searching for the perfect place for a Father’s Day lunch in Brisbane, look no further than Cloudland Garden.

With special menu items just for Father’s Day, treat dad to a seared Wagyu skewer, margra lamb, butterflied spatchcock or Fremantle octopus. The kitchen will be cooking these tasty morsels over a parrilla charcoal grill, so even the fussiest foodie will be delighted with the delicious options on offer at this Father’s Day lunch.

641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

The Crown Hotel

If you haven’t returned to The Crown Hotel since their refresh, it’s worth a look in for Father’s Day Lunch this year! Start Dad’s day off strong with a mouthwatering buffet breakfast featuring all the brekkie favourites, including hash browns, crispy bacon, pastries, fresh fruit and more!

There will also be a petting zoo, roaming entertainment and a painting workshop to keep the whole family entertained.

If Dad’s not an early riser, treat him to lunch with his pub favourites like schnitzel or a parma! The a la carte menu will be available all day, so you can let your dad decide what takes his fancy when you take him out for lunch this year.

From $42 per person

446 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche

Father's Day Lunch at Citrique

Enjoy some of the best seafood around at Citrique, the JW Marriott Resort & Spa's signature restaurant.

Treat Dad to a smoky and succulent grilled lobster, pork and jalapeño coil sausage, or BBQ lamp rump drizzled with whisky. There's also an abundance of Mooloolaba tiger prawns, Balmain bugs, spanner crabs and Tasmanian scallops to enjoy. 

It's bound to be a feast to remember!

From $149 per guest
Saturday 1st of September, from 12pm

Regatta Hotel

This year for Father's Day, the expansive Regatta Hotel is going all out for Dad with several sumptuous spreads on offer.

For the early risers, the old man can work his way through a tasty breakfast buffet brimming with the likes of steak and eggs, breakfast skillet, banoffee pancakes and much more in the Boatshed between 7am and 9am.

Shifting gears for lunch, the luncheon will be held in the Waterford Room with a surprise for Dad on arrival. There’s a dedicated kids menu for the little ones, and the big kids will enjoy a two-course set menu, with a dedicated vegan and gluten-free menu option available.

From $45 per person

543 Coronation Drive, Toowong

Greca

Enjoy Father’s Day lunch family style with those who do it best - the friendly Greek family of Greca Restaurant!

Inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, Greca is serving up a delicious banquet meal, with special dishes on offer including sand crab and prawn pastitsio, pork ragu gemista and octopus.

Sitchu Tip: wear your stretchy pants because you be tucking into the likes of a hearty roast porchetta with all the trimmings.

Howard Smith Wharf Precinct, 3/5 Boundary Street, Brisbane

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