The Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)

Somehow it's almost September, and Father's Day is right around the corner (Sunday, September 6), again. You can do better than another pair of socks and a run-of-the-mill brunch to celebrate your dad, granddad, uncle, brother, or other father figure in your life, but if you don't know where to start, don't fret, as we're here to help.

Take your dad out this year on Father's Day for an exceptional dinner, a long boozy brunch or a morning coffee — all at some of our city's best parent-friendly eateries and drinking establishments. You've got enough selection anxiety on your hands with presents, so we've picked out our favourite dad-worthy spots. These are the best Father's Day restaurants, bars and cafes in Sydney.

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Kafe Kooks, Ultimo

If you're keen to chow down on hearty, flavour-packed food this Father's Day without breaking the bank, head to Kafe Kooks for a budget-friendly deal. The Ultimo cage is showcasing the humble roti in all its glory, from breakfast roti wraps to curry banquets and even dessert rotis. For Father's Day, you can grab a burger, chips, and beer for just $20. And it's no ordinary burger at Kafe Kooks: a madtarbak beef burger, wrapped in a toasted roti wrap, for a crunchy, unique take on the classic meal.

The Old Fitzroy Hotel, Woolloomooloo

For the groovy dads, head to The Old Fitz for a laid-back afternoon of live jazz, a hearty roast, and a beer free. From 2pm on Father's Day, bring dad in for a classic roast with all the trimmings, and let him choose between cracking roast pork, chicken Maryland or slow-roasted Japanese squash, served up with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, glazed carrots, cavolo nero and loads of gravy, of course.

The Bob Hawke Leisure Centre, Marrickville

Part brewery, part old-timey pub, part country-town Chinese-Australian diner, the Bob Hawke Leisure Centre is the ideal, laid-back hangout for dads this Father's Day. For the dads that love beer and Cantonese barbecue, look no further than Lucky Prawn's limited-edition barbecue favourites, including a half barbecue duck (available for pre-order), char sui pork, or a hefty barbecue mixed plate (also available for pre-order). All father figures will receive a free Hawke's beer on the day, and you can also pre-order a Father's Day Merch Pack for $55, which includes a six-pack, a Lucky Prawn cap, and a tinnie cooler, which will be waiting at the table on arrival. Now that's making organising Father's Day almost too easy!

Chophouse, CBD

Head to the Chophouse in the CBD for a meaty feast this Father's Day, and enjoy a selection of exclusive specials. Matt Moran's renowned steak restaurant is a classic go-to for those dads who are partial to steak and three veg, and this year for Father's Day you can sample select specials including an 800 gram Sher Wagyu F1 rib on the bone. The team is making dads feel special by including a complimentary wagyu slider, a pair of Chophouse socks, and a complimentary whisky tasting. You can't go wrong.

The Winery, Surry Hills

This one is for the dads who like to keep things interesting, rather than going for a traditional pub lunch. Surry Hills' The Winery is turning up the glitz and glamour this Father's Day with its Who's Your Daddy? event. This special edition of the beloved Sip & Slay Drag Brunch includes two hours of bottomless spritzes, generous share-style brunch, and lively performances from a line-up of dazzling Drag Queens. This is sure to make for a memorable and upbeat Father's Day lunch for those looking to shake things up a little this year.

BrewDog, South Eveleigh

A great option for the whole family, BrewDog in South Eveleigh offers an easy-going yet buzzing atmosphere to cater to everyone's needs this Father's Day. The beer garden will host live music from noon, plus kids' face painting and a dedicated games corner for the littles, which will help take the kids off their dads' hands for a couple of hours. While the kids are occupied, dads can chow down on a well-priced Sunday Roast, including a slow-cooked striploin, duck-fat potatoes, roast pumpkin and carrots, a Yorkshire pudding, and gravy for just $37. The $35 Mixed Grill Platter is another great option, including sausages, steak bites, chicken wings, lamb skewers, and more.

Sheraton Grand Sydney, Hyde Park

While you may immediately think of a steak special or classic Sunday roast for Father's Day, there is another great option on offer at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park: the Father's Day Seafood Brunch. Between 12.30-3.30pm, you can go crazy with an indulgent line-up of bottomless seafood favourites including oysters, prawns, crab claws, and smoked salmon. And get the best of both worlds with an array of meaty options too, such as sausages, striploin and barbecue pork ribs from the live grill station, as well as a duck pancake station, and a slow-roasted wagyu beef rib-eye steak with Yorkshire pudding. You'll have to access your dessert stomach to enjoy a range of decadent desserts to finish. The package is $155 per person (or $65 for children), with the option to add on free-flowing drinks for $35.

Bennelong, Bennelong Point

If you're really looking to treat dad to a fancy, unforgettable meal this Father's Day, then look no further than the Sydney Opera House's iconic Bennelong restaurant. Settle in for a deluxe degustation under the sails of the Opera House and savour the three-course menu from Executive Head Chef Rob Cockerill. Diners will be among the first to try the exclusive new menu additions, including coral trout with braised leek and bergamot emulsion, mud crab dumplings in brown butter with white flowering kale, and a fancy pistachio choux with greengage plum sherbet, sour cherry and dark chocolate.

Three Blue Ducks, Roseberry

Three Blue Ducks has everything you need to impress dad on Father's Day. Hearty, approachable eats; top-notch coffee from Single O; the endorsement of beloved MasterChef judge and co-owner Andy Allen — they're all covered. There are several ways to enjoy the special day at the Three Blue Ducks this year, including a three-course Father's Day Feast for $75 per person, including a tap beer for dad on arrival, shared entrees, and a showstopping 600-gram premium ribeye steak with sides including a three-cheese cauliflower cheese. The Sunday Roast and steak specials will also be available to those who don't want to dine on the set menu.

Cho Cho San, Potts Point

If Dad's got a taste for the contemporary, Cho Cho San is the place to be, serving up high-quality izakaya in a high-energy setting. A la carte dining is an option, but for $70 per person, Cho Cho San is offering the Dad's Yakitori menu, or a full-on feast set menu for $120 per person. And every reservation gets you in the draw to win an assorted yakitori meat pack and hibachi grill valued at, get this, $499.

Misc, Parramatta

Out west, spoil dad with an unforgettable Mediterranean spread within the heart of Parramatta Park at the expansive and sleek venue Misc. The impressive 300-seat cafe and diner is the work of Executive Chef Sebastian Geray, Menu Collaborator Joel Bennetts and Restaurateur Jad Nehmetallah (the last of whom you may recognise from Gogglebox). Swing by in the morning for Stitch coffee, plus Misc's takes on cafe favourites like French toast, eggs with the lot, crumpets or a mushroom pita fold with black truffle and garlic butter. Later in the day, the menu is designed to be shared, with the likes of slow-roasted lamb shoulder, charry steaks, and tiramisu to finish, encouraging you to stick around a little while longer.

North Bondi Fish, Bondi

Part of the star-studded Matt Moran wheelhouse, North Bondi Fish is the ideal spot for any dad who loves nothing more than ocean views and a stacked plate of seafood — no matter the special occasion. As a special Father's Day offer, dad can take full advantage of the menu, with additional specials on the Father's Day Market List. Whether you go for fresh oysters, Garfish tacos, a lobster sandwich or a whole Flathead with yuzu, the fresh seafood is only made better by your proximity to the ocean. Oh, and for a decadent dish, don't miss the lobster frites.

Armorica, Surry Hills

Perhaps your dad is a fan of French fare? If so, this Surry Hills outpost from the Franca team is the perfect spot to treat the father figure in your life. While the full Armorica menu is on offer on Father's Day — including the restaurant's famous chocolate bar for dessert — the kitchen is offering a special steak frites menu to celebrate all the meat-loving dads.

There are four different steak options available, ranging from a special little treat to an all-out dose of extravagance. Take your pick from the 250-gram sirloin ($39), the 250-gram flat iron ($49), the wagyu sirloin ($139) or the one-kilo T-bone ($169). All four options are served with a side of fries and your choice of béarnaise, mushroom, mustard or bone marrow butter.

Happyfield, Haberfield

Tucked into a corner of Ramsay Street in Haberfield is one of Sydney's best cafes, Happyfield. This sunny yellow spot knows how to nail breakfast, with stacks of pancakes paired with Pepe Saya butter; next-level brekkie burgers like the McLovin Muffin loaded with a chicken sausage patty, folded eggs, cheddar, chipotle mayo and 'happy' salt; and a 300g steak frite for the family members who like to eat lunch for breakfast.

There's something for every dad here. Plenty of veggie options also grace the menu, and the coffee list is extensive. Plus, if a boozy brunch is on the table, there's an adults-only section of the menu featuring espresso martinis, mimosas, boutique Australian wines and craft beers.

Leticia Almeida

The Baxter Inn, CBD

If you want to truly treat the special man in your life, The Baxter Inn in Sydney's CBD is hosting a special Father's Day celebration. This one is for the whisky-loving fathers, with a guided tasting through rare whiskies available at the charming inner-city bar. Attendees will be treated to tastings and a guided trip through five special half drams spanning some of the globe's most famous whisky regions, in an intimate setting, led by some of the whisky industry's most in-the-know folks.