The fathers (and father figures) in your life deserves a special treat, whether it’s picking up the brunch or dinner tab, or creating a shared experience at an outdoor attraction (such as a car show or the Milwaukee County Zoo), or learning a new skill together. If you’re stuck on making Father’s Day plans, here are some ideas in the Milwaukee area. Be sure to make a reservation if going to a restaurant as tables do fill up. This year, Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 15.
Take Dad Out to Eat
1. Bass Bay Brewhouse
S79W15851 AUD MAR DR, MUSKEGO
An all-day Father’s Day buffet will be served between 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., spanning breakfast items, BBQ entrees, several side dishes and desserts. Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., this feast is paired with live music by Jake Williams, Sons of Sconnie’s frontman and keyboardist, on the patio.
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2. BJ Wentker’s Historic Fine Dining
230 MILWAUKEE AVE., BURLINGTON
Starting at noon on Father’s Day, the brunch menu ($56 per adult, $20 per child ages 5 to 12) will be available. This includes three appetizers (such as shrimp cocktail) and six dishes served family style (such as BBQ baby-back ribs and build-your-own omelets), as well as assorted pastries and sweets.
3. Joey Gerard’s – A Bartolotta Supper Club
5601 BROAD ST., GREENDALE
In addition to its regular dinner menu, there are two specials on Father’s Day served between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.: Chilean sea bass and a 24-ounce porterhouse steak. Also available is a Father’s Day Bourbon Flight ($45 per person), featuring four 0.75-ounce pours of different bourbons.
4. Lake Lawn Resort
2400 E. GENEVA ST., DELAVAN
This resort along Delavan Lake is hosting a Father’s Day BBQ Cookout ($53 per adult, $21 per child ages 4 to 12) between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. It includes a grill station (flank steak, chicken, St. Louis style baby back ribs, red snapper and Italian sausage), several salads, grilled breads, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. There’s also a cash bar.
5. Lupi & Iris
777 N. VAN BUREN ST.
Just as this fine-dining restaurant’s menu channels the French and Italian Rivieras, the same is true with its Father’s Day Jazz brunch menu, with items like croissants, wood-grilled Atlantic swordfish, cacio e pepe and French toast topped with berries served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pianist/vocalist Anthony Deutsch will perform between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the bar area.
6. The Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W. LEXINGTON BLVD., GLENDALE
This German-style beer hall and restaurant is throwing a Father’s Day pig roast in its Heidelberg Park, with live German-style polka music by Alte Kameraden between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and pig and chicken roast served all day. Dads get a free full liter of beer.
7. Thunder Bay Grille
N14W24130 TOWER PL., PEWAUKEE
Available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., this restaurant’s Father’s Day brunch menu ($30 per adult, $15 for kids ages 6 to 12) packs in all the goods, from an omelet station to desserts and pastries. There’s also a salad station, egg dishes, waffles, fried chicken, smoked ribs, cod, jambalaya, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, and mac and cheese. Dads receive a free domestic beer.
Enjoy a Beverage
8. Stone Creek Coffee
Visit any of Stone Creek Coffee’s locations (Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee, Glendale, Shorewood, Delafield, Oconomowoc and Wauwatosa) on Father’s Day when dads receive a free 12-ounce cup of drip coffee.
Do a Creative Activity Together
9. The Grey House
6228 W. STATE ST., WAUWATOSA
On Father’s Day, this art studio is hosting a candle-pouring experience ($45 per person) at noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. where you learn to make your own candle. By picking out a vessel, scents and color, the final product is completely unique—you can even give it a name.
Spend Time Outdoors
10. Hot Rods & Heroes Car Show
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 | 8900 S. 27TH ST., OAK CREEK
If Dad’s really into cars, then this car show will make his day. It’s hosted at Route 41 Bar & Grill. Food and drink specials, along with merchandise raffles and an award ceremony at 2 p.m., build out the event.
11. Milwaukee County Zoo
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 FROM 9 A.M.-5 P.M.10001 W. BLUEMOUND RD.
On Father’s Day, Dads and Grandfathers earn free admission. The zoo is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
