Father's Day 2024: Treat Dad to the Best Father’s Day Lunch in Sydney
Dad deserves the very best! Treat him (and yourself) with these delicious Father's Day lunches in Sydney
It sneaks up on us every year, but yes, Father's Day is almost here. Don't worry if you're totally unprepared, this is your safe space. Dads and father figures adore a splash of quality time, so we're going to be taking ours out for lunch, and we think you should, too.
Sydney is packed with top-tier fine-dining restaurants, breweries and casual haunts, so whatever vibe Dad is after, we've got you covered.
Read on for the best Father's Day lunches in Sydney that we guarantee will score you favourite child status.
Father's Day in Sydney 2024
Mode Kitchen & Bar
Hold onto your hats because Mode Kitchen & Bar is offering an exceptional Father's Day special that you will definitely want to take advantage of. You'll start with an antipasto buffet (we're talking all the charcuterie, olives, cheese, yellowfin tuna crudo, and more Dad could ever want) followed by a la carte options for mains and desserts. That's Father's Day done and dusted for you.
From $120 per person, from 12:30pm, Sunday, September 1st
Ground Floor, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney
Barangaroo House
For an out-of-the-box experience that will entertain the whole family, Barangaroo House is holding a special event called Dad on the Decks. Let Dad be the DJ for the day, and he will control the playlist with his favourite Dad rock, jazz, and funk beats.
Dine on their delicious Japanese-inspired menu, skewer specials, and Japanese whisky highballs while their in-house DJ plays every vinyl request. Book a table or just walk in — they've got room for everyone.
Sunday, September 1st
35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Lana
Executive chef Alex Wong has curated a nine-dish extravaganza for a lunch to remember at Lana. Expect Lana's playful Italian-Asian influences with dishes like Abrolhos scallop and prawn toast, Kurobuta prosciutto cotto with pineapple, parmesan and chilli, gnocchi alla romana with pecorino and miso butter, and sticky date “torta” with Jerusalem artichoke and miso for dessert. For the little ones, there's also a three-course kids' menu.
Adults $145, kids $39
Sunday, September 1st from 11:30am
Grana
If Dad loves an Italian-inspired feast, then make a booking at Grana, pronto! The menu includes stracciatella with rhubarb, basil, pomegranate, and hazelnut, Sydney rock oysters with prosecco dressing and apple, tomato calamari with smoked mussels, nduja, and shellfish brodetto, charred kingfish with courgettes, celeriac, and citrus dressing, and grain-fed sirloin tagliata with porcini butter and charred salmoriglio.
Round it out on a sweet note with a chocolate budino with chocolate cremeux and vanilla and hazelnut ice cream. Kids can enjoy their own menu, which includes a choice of BBQ fish with chips and salad, spaghetti with cherry tomato sauce, rigatoni with beef bolognese and steak with crispy potatoes and greens, with two dessert options to finish.
Adults $149, kids $39
5-7 Young Street, Ground Floor, Sydney
Public Dining Room
For Father's Day by the ocean, the Public Dining Room in Balmoral is offering a meal to remember. Enjoy à la carte dishes like chargrilled steaks with house-infused mustards and a slow-cooked pistachio and herb-crusted lamb shoulder.
Treat Dad with a pre-ordered Southern Rock Lobster served with smoked Sardinian tomato rice. Savour delicious food, a stellar selection of wines and beers, and stunning waterfront views.
Adults $100, kids $50, Sunday, September 1st
2A The Esplanade, Mosman
love.fish
Spoil Dad with a seafood feast for the ages at love.fish in Barangaroo. The waterfront venue is going all out for Dads and the important father figures in your life; there's no set menu, and instead, a $90 per person minimum spend on food and drinks from their full a la carte menu, with Father’s Day specials available (like their delicious Surf n Turf offering). Children under 12 have a $30 minimum spend, with the kid's menu including a welcome drink, main meal and dessert.
Adults $90, kids $30, Sunday, September 1st
7/23 Barangaroo Avenue Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo
Manly Wharf Bar
For a more relaxed celebration with a side of stunning harbour views, take Dad to Manly Wharf Bar. Tuck into grilled Clarence River baby octopus, fish and chips, a CopperTree Farms 600 grams bone-in rib-eye or their delicious Sunday roast of porchetta, duck fat potatoes and all the trimmings. There'll also be a meat raffle where you can score Dad Sydney’s best meat tray, Blackmore Wagyu and CopperTree Farms beef.
Sunday, September 1st
East Esplanade, Manly
Aria Restaurant
Treat Dad to an extraordinary seven-course seasonal menu from Aria's executive chef, Tom Gorringe, this Father’s Day. Highlights include a Wagyu rump cap with savoy cabbage and green peppercorn, and a decadent chocolate, coffee, and fior di latte dessert.
Prefer à la carte? Enjoy four exquisite courses featuring yellowfin tuna with native lime. Upgrade with exceptional wine pairings to toast the special father figure in your life.
$350 per person + $195 wine pairing, Sunday, September 1st
1 Macquarie Street, Sydney
The Lookout Echo Point
If you fancy a day trip out of Sydney, The Lookout Echo Point in the Katoomba is putting on a fun and affordable Father's Day event. For just $60, Dad can devour the Smoking Dad's Platter featuring a half rack of smoked barbecue ribs, 12 smoked barbecue wings, smoked chorizo, Cajun-spiced fries, slaw, pickles, and ranch sauce. Plus, there’ll be live music, jaw-dropping views, and a complimentary pint of Mountain Culture beer when you book online.
Adults $60, Sunday, September 1st
33 Echo Point Road, Katoomba
The Sanderson
To mark Father’s Day this year, The Sanderson will be open from Tuesday through Saturday, serving up a special dry-aged Tomahawk upgrade and a complimentary gift if you book for Father’s Day. Enjoy a luxurious dinner starting with oysters and signature Gueridon service, followed by mains spotlighting the best of land, sea, and earth.
Finish with desserts, artisanal cheese, or cake. The Sanderson offers both a la carte and special occasion menus, blending modern Australian cuisine with warmth and luxury. If you want to really level up the experience, have a pre-drink or nightcap at Eau-De-Vie Sydney, where highly skilled bartenders craft iconic cocktails with theatrical flair.
From Tuesday, August 27th - Saturday, August 31st
Enter via Wynyard Lane, 285 George Street, Sydney
MISC Parramatta
For the whiskey-loving dad, celebrate with Tomatin Whisky and MISC Parramatta’s exclusive Steak and Scotch package, available every Thursday in August and on Father's Day.
Enjoy a glass of Tomatin 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch or a Scotch cocktail paired with a 1kg Rib Eye MB5+ and delectable sides like beef intercostal skewers and Tomatin Bombe Alaska.
$115 per person, every Thursday in August and Sunday, September 1st
Little Coogee, Parramatta Park, Byrnes Avenue, Parramatta
Promenade Bondi Beach
Three Blue Ducks
Three Blue Ducks will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner this Father's Day, slinging their beloved faves like whole lambs, chickens, pigs, and beef cuts – a meat lover’s haven, with ethically sourced and eco-friendly produce from the best farms in NSW.
They'll also be serving up their famous Sunday roast, so there's something to suit every dad's taste. On the day, Three Blue Ducks and their pals at Travla Beer and Rip Curl will gift dads with a special present.
Sunday, September 1st
1/85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery
Sailmaker Restaurant
North Bondi Fish
Tuck into a beachside spread with North Bondi Fish's surf 'n turf specials menu, celebrating the best of land and sea. Savour favourites like fresh fish tacos, blue Swimmer crab linguine, and comforting fish and prawn pie from their seasonal à la carte menu. Plus, every booking includes a complimentary house beer or wine for your father figure. With stunning views and delectable dishes, spots are limited, so make sure you book ahead.
Sunday, September 1st
120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
Pasadena
Northern Beaches gem Pasadena will be hosting a delicious Father's Day lunch featuring a curated menu that dad will love, paired perfectly with a refreshing cold beer on tap. The three-course set menu includes oysters, prosciutto-wrapped chicken, sirloin steak with mash, and apple crumble for dessert.
Adults $89, kids $15, Sunday, September 1st
1858 Pittwater Road, Church Point
Ormeggio at The Spit
For a stunning waterside meal, take Dad for lunch at Ormeggio, which overlooks Middle Harbour. They'll be serving a curated, three-course Father's Day menu, and with two Chef’s Hats to its name, this fine-dining seafood restaurant will take you on a trip through regions of Italy and Spain.
Adults $219, kids $85, Sunday, September 1st
D’Albora Marinas, Spit Road, Mosman
Zephyr Sky Bar
Treat Dad to a memorable evening at Zephyr Sky Bar atop the Hyatt Regency. Enjoy signature cocktails, an extensive spirit list, and tasty bar bites while taking in breathtaking sunsets over Darling Harbour. With a buzzing atmosphere and DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, Zephyr is the perfect spot to take the dad who is all about the good vibes.
Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney
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