Hi hungry, I’m Dad – where to celebrate Father’s Day on the Gold Coast
The time is fast approaching to take a moment to show your dear old dad, grandpa or father figure how much he means to you. If Father’s Day has slipped your mind completely, get some inspiration for where to take your dorky dad, proud pop or fantastic father with our handy round-up of Father’s Day feasts. Father’s Day is Sunday September 3, just in case you needed a little reminder …
Take dad to Boatshed Bar & Grill’s Father’s Day lunch or dinner: Sea World Resort’s Boatshed Bar & Grill is the perfect place to take dad this Father’s Day, with a picturesque panorama of the Broadwater, inviting deck chairs, waterfront tables, a menu of delicious bites (including a Brazilian-style barbecue!) and tantalising tipples. You can choose between a long lunch at 12:30 pm and soak up the sun by the pool, or meander in for dinner at 5:30 pm, when live music will fill the air. This delicious Father’s Day feast is $49 for adults, $19 for kids and children under three are free. Make a booking at the Seaworld Resort website. You’ll be crowned dad’s favourite kid in no time!
Get a little fancy with The Man Tea at QT: Sure, socks and jocks are great, but if you’re looking to step up your Father’s Day gifting game, might we suggest a spot of tea? And by tea, we don’t mean the English Breakfast variety. We mean a feast whipped up by the culinary magicians at QT, featuring tempura-bug rolls, cheeseburger dumplings, Maker’s Mark-smoked pork shoulder, truffle-and-parmesan fries and more. Plus, the belt-popping showstopper to finish – a smoking chocolate cigar with single malt whisky semifreddo, candied bacon and lemon ash. The Man Tea is $64 per person with upgrades available. Make a booking here.
Indulge in bottomless brunch at The Island Gold Coast: The Island Gold Coast has done the hard work for you and lined up a cracking spread of Father’s Day delights that will have dad sitting back with his belt-buckle back a notch, beer in hand and grin on his face. For the traditional kinda dad, there’s the Sunday Roast Revival at Goldie’s. Here, dad will feel right at home feasting on succulent roast porchetta, rotisserie chicken and all the trimmings as he relives fond memories from when you were little. Roast Revival includes a two-hour bottomless premium drinks package and tasty share-style lunch. For the dad who’s down with the kids and loves to lie in, there’s Rooftop Bottomless Brunch Club. Dad will relish the chance to kick-start Father’s Day in the sun eating his favourite oozy, carb-laden goodies, like mini waffles with caramelised banana, salted caramel, mascarpone, pecan and bacon crumb. He’ll also be forced to enjoy all manner of bottomless beers, cocktail jugs, wines and drinks for the two-hour package duration. Plus, all legendary dads will receive a Valley Hops merch pack for free! Make a booking here.
Pop your pinky at Aviary Rooftop Bar’s Father’s Day G&Tea: Aviary Rooftop Bar’s Father’s Day G&Tea is a feast for the senses, with high-tea towers brimming with salivation-inducing eats like pulled-pork sliders, prawn rolls, halloumi chips and gianduja chocolate cake. On top of the high-tea delights, you and pa will be able to dig in to Aviary’s authentic Italian pizzas, with new flavours exclusive to the event that are sure to tantalise taste buds. Now, it wouldn’t be a so-called G&Tea without some G&Ts, and thanks to Four Pillars gin, tipples will be in plentiful supply – and in an array of limited-edition flavours! While you and the family are sampling top-notch bites and bevvies, Australian muso Jake Meywes will be filling the air with sweet tunes to a breathtaking backdrop of the Gold Coast hinterland. Seating times for the Father’s Day G&Tea are at 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Sunday September 3. Tickets are on sale now, head here to grab yours.
Spoil dad with Sea World’s Father’s Day sunset cruise: Spoil your super dad with the day he deserves with Sea World Cruises’ Father’s Day Sunset Cruise complete with a welcome beer for dad. Step aboard the modern, luxury vessel Spirit of Elston, featuring a comfortable, air-conditioned lower deck and spacious rooftop lounge boasting 360-degree views. Chill out with a delicious gourmet sausage sizzle, complete with all of the trimmings. Spend a sun-soaked afternoon with your pa on the sparkling waterways, soaking up views of the Gold Coast Broadwater and iconic Surfers Paradise skyline from the open-top deck. Tap your toes to live music playing all of his favourite classics. Make dad’s day one worthy of his efforts over the year and grab a ticket here.
Do Father’s Day right at Robina Pavilion: Skip the obligatory gift-giving this Father’s Day – we all know that the way to dad’s heart is through his stomach. Robina Pavilion will be serving up a mouth-watering smorgasbord that we promise will earn you favourite child status. Treat dad to a flavour-packed breakfast, with a menu that features the likes of chicken and waffles, buttermilk pancakes, an eggs Benedict croissant and much more. Roll in later in the day to enjoy some bourbon-infused dry-aged meats, which pair perfectly with an icy-cold beer. Learn more here.
Enjoy Father’s Day feasts aplenty at The Star Gold Coast: From cool and casual to first class and fancy, The Star’s slew of restaurants has everything you need to make this Father’s Day extra special. If you’re partial to a scenic view of the Pacific, we recommend booking a table at Nineteen at The Star for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This elegant destination is inviting dads to select from the indulgent a la carte menu or enjoy one of the Father’s Day specials available. If your papa prefers Italian, look no further than Cucina Vivo, which is serving dads the full Italian experience. Here, you can select from the Italian-inspired a la carte menu, and with every pizza purchased, dads receive a complimentary schooner of Birra Moretti whilst dining. If you’re after something a little more low-key, lead your dad down the garden path to Garden Kitchen & Bar, where the team is serving a seasonal menu ripe for the picking. Open for lunch and dinner on Father’s Day, you and dad can dine on the complete a la carte menu. Plus, all dads will receive a complimentary schooner of beer of their choice when purchasing from the Australian grill experience. Last but certainly not least, treat dad to a culinary trip to Tokyo at Kiyomi, where they can feast on mouth-watering sashimi and indulgent foie gras. Kiyomi’s Father’s Day dinner service offers the complete a la carte menu, a $165 set menu and, for those seeking the ultimate indulgence – the $300 limited-edition 2GR Rib Eye Full Blood Wagyu MBS 7 with wasabi butter plus a schooner of Kirin Ichiban for all dads who purchase. Read all about The Star’s Father’s Day dining offers here.
Sip wine and tune into popera O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards: Get ready to be dazzled this Father’s Day as four of the finest voices headlined by Australia’s popera tenor Daniel Mallari will come together to perform a spectacular journey of music at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards. To make things even more splendid, the O’Reilly’s team have curated a picnic basket for two adults including a bottle of Shane Shiraz, or you can book creekside long tables if you’re visiting with a large group. The venue’s cellar door will also be serving a full range of O’Reilly’s artisan wines and other beverages. Make a booking here.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a brewery tour at Hound & Stag Brewing Co: Calling all beer lovers! Join Hound & Stag Brewing Co for an unforgettable Father’s Day experience as you embark on a journey through a selection of craft beers made on-site. Indulge in a paired selection of dishes that will compliment your beers perfectly, all whilst enjoying good times and even better brews. This exclusive event, led by the venue’s passionate brewer, promises a fun-filled afternoon showcasing the art of brewing, flavourful fare and a tour of the brewery. The event runs from 12:00–2:00 pm and tickets can be purchased here.
Delight Dad with Balter and a three-course lunch at The Langham: This Father’s Day, honour the great men in your life with an unforgettable dining experience at Akoya. Indulge in a three-course lunch including shared entrees for the table, followed by your choice of a main selected from six of the executive chef’s favourites dishes, and an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet. To help celebrate dad, they’ve partnered with Balter, to celebrate their new Mexican-inspired beer, the Balter Cerveza. Tickets are $165 per adult including three Balter Cerveza beers. Keen to sip Cerveza by the ocean? Grab tickets here.
Devour sizzling bites at The Valley Estate’s bougie Father’s Day barbecue: Make tracks to The Valley Estate this Father’s Day for the venue’s bougie barbecue, where you can delight in a succulent grill selection featuring finger-licking treats and a craft beer upon arrival. Experience culinary excellence with a seated four-course menu in the manor, expertly curated by executive chef Aaron Teece. You can indulge in eats like prawn skewers with seaweed butter, chorizo sausage with Valley Estate honey and bee pollen, burrata with Italian xo sauce and lamb rump with eggplant caponata and garlic sauce. Let your dad take a break from the grill as you bask in the lush greenery of the Valley and play family-friendly lawn games. Get a ticket here.
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