Father’s Day in Melbourne 2022: Where to Take Dad for a Lunch 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 4th of September. Here are our top picks for lunch and dinner this Father’s Day in Melbourne.

Yakimono

Treat dad to a flamin’ good feast this Father’s Day at Yakimono. This futuristic Japanese grill restaurant from Chris Lucas (Chin Chin, Society) is plating up a sizzling chef’s selection of house favourites from on and off the grill alongside its à la carte menu. Sumptuous Father’s Day specials are also on offer which includes the likes of 650g Rib Eyes with a ponzu glaze and roasted Shimeji mushrooms.

80 Collins Street, Melbourne

Oriental Teahouse

For the dad who loves his dumplings, Oriental Teahouse is back with its annual Father’s Day Yum Cha lunch. Featuring all his favourite bites and share plates, settle in around the table and tuck into all things fried, crispy, steamed, and soupy. From pillowing pork buns to moreish dumplings, there is no better way to say ‘I love you Dad’ than through a delectable Chinese meal. To sweeten the deal, there’s a cheeky little Yuzu Negroni on offer as well.

378 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 

The Local Port Melbourne

Talking about feasts … The Local’s Bottomless BBQ will impress the most carnivorous dads. For $30 per person, he’ll indulge in 90 minutes straight of snags, steaks, burgers, skewers, salad, and chips for the whole family to enjoy. There will be three sittings on the day, (1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm) with live music seeing you into the evening from 5 pm.  

$30 per person

22-24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Society Dining Room

This upscale eatery is famous for its lavish experimental dishes, and the Father’s Day offering is an absolute treat. Available for lunch and dinner, spoil dad with Boeuf en Croute - 480g tenderloin with mushroom duxelle, mousseline, prosciutto, thyme crepe and Madeira jus - served tableside. One of Melbourne's most breathtaking restaurants, the space itself is a sight to behold – infused with art deco, art nouveau and brutalist features, it includes a jaw-dropping bar carved from a single piece of marble.

80 Collins Street, Melbourne

Harlow

Promising a Father’s Day the old man will never forget, Harlow’s hilarious Disco Drag Brunch will also be running on the 4th of September. Boasting one of Richmond's best rooftops with a sweeping view of the city, this all-occasions pub is bringing the drama with 2 hours of bottomless beverages, plus a new lunch menu offering and fabulous drag queens on the decks.

$69 per person

447 Church Street, Richmond

Station Hotel

Looking for somewhere to celebrate dad with the little ones? Footscray’s Station Hotel is pulling out all the stops this Father’s Day with a petting zoo and entertainment to keep the kids occupied. For the adults, this classic pub hides an elegant bistro heart, where premium ingredients and French influences mean the steaks here are a cut above. Their relaxed suburban-feel front bar will be pouring pints all day so dad can kick back, relax, and enjoy some quality time with the whole family.

From 12:30 pm

59 Napier Street, Footscray

Stokehouse

This Father’s Day, the iconic Stokehouse in St Kilda is offering up a knockout three-course set menu featuring all dad’s seafood favourites. Promising chilled-out vibes with the waterfront views to match, enjoy a carefully curated spread from Executive Chef Jason Staudt and his team. Menu options include Yellowfin tuna tartare served with Akoya basil mayo and Aquna Murray cod with Ramarro farms brassicas and anchovy bordelaise. Group pastry chef Ash Smith has the dessert sorted - banoffee pie with caramel and chocolate ganache and vanilla cream. 

$160 per person

30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

Brogan’s Way Distillery & Bar

Instead of just grabbing him a bottle of something and calling it a day, treat dad to the ultimate Sunday session at Brogan’s Way. Sip your favourite barrel-aged spirits from the source at this family-owned distillery with a curated cocktail list that has been specially created to honour father figures across Melbourne. Raise a glass to the old man and catch up over barrel-aged negronis whilst tucking into moreish bites such as Philly cheese steak sliders and BBQ pulled pork sliders.

2.5-hour seatings (11am-1.30pm and 2pm-4.30pm)

61 North Street, Richmond

Mister Bianco

Escape to Sicily - no passport required! Celebrate dad at Festa del Papa and indulge in a decadent four-course Sicilian lunch at Mister Bianco. Offering a Birra Stretto upon arrival, the exclusive menu features southern Italian classics such as Provolone polpette, rigatoni with duck ragu and slow-cooked beef cheeks. Delish!

$105 per person or $55 per child under 12

285 High Street, Kew

Chin Chin

Greeted by supersized eccentric caricatures and the hum of a bustling crowd, dad is sure to leave happy from a Father’s Day feast at Chin Chin. Opt for the classic 'Feed Me Banquet' and let dad dig into crowd-pleasers like Kingfish sashimi and house-smoked brisket or dine à la carte with festive menu additions to make the day extra special. Think Coffin Bay oysters with red nahm jim, Hervey Bay scallops with curried cauliflower, stir-fried lobster, and char-grilled pork Rib Eye with eggplant and toasted rice.

125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

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Archer's

Whisky and wagyu? Don't mind if we do. Treat dad to a premium pairing this father's day with a hearty lunch of wagyu rump cap, mushroom ketchup, greens, fried onion rings and delicious Wagyu fat roasted potatoes, washed down with a pour of 12-year-old Scottish Glenliviet. Located in the luxe new Marriott Docklands hotel, Archer's is a supreme setting for upping your gift giving game this father's day. 

$65 per person + $35 per person for the whisky tasting

15 Waterfront Way, Docklands