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Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 this year, and restaurants across the country are rolling out special deals to help you celebrate the dads in your life — with delicious perks and thoughtful offers.

From sweet treats to discounts, here’s a roundup of some of the best Father’s Day food deals and freebies for 2025:

Father’s Day food deals

Shake Shack: Starting Monday, June 9 through Monday, June 16, Shake Shack is honoring father figures everywhere with a two-for-one deal. Guests can enjoy a BOGO Double Shackburger using promo code DADMODE via the Shack App, online at shakeshack.com, or in-Shack kiosks. 

Shake Shack is honoring father figures with a two-for-one deal on its Double Shackburgers. (Credit: Shake Shack)

"It’s Shake Shack’s way of celebrating the ones who sacrifice their last fry, make their kids get to the airport three hours early, and always have the perfect dad joke," Shake Shack said.

Applebee’s: Surprise Dad with an Applebee’s gift card for Father’s Day. If you spend $50 in gift cards, you’ll get a $10 bonus card back through June 29. Do know that you must use the bonus card by August 3.

Baskin-Robbins: Treat dad to a cold one with Baskin-Robbins’ latest Father’s Day Cakes: The Cold One Cake and The Coolest Cones Cake.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Stop in and treat Dad to limited-time Father’s Day offerings at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Choose from Spicy Palermo Wings, Ribeye with Bourbon Browned Butter, Lamb T-Bones with Bourbon Mint and Sogno Di Cioccolata Chocolate Dream.

Carvel: Celebrate Dad with the Father’s Day Round Cake from Carvel – the perfect way to spoil Dad for all he does.

City Barbeque: City BBQ has several offerings to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. From June 8 to 15, enjoy a feast fit for a king with the the restaurant’s Gather ’Round Meal. The special includes an appetizer, a pound of signature smoked meat, buns, two sides and two desserts. Plus, on Father’s Day weekend (June 13 to 15), City Rewards members get a free dessert, and on Father’s Day itself, earn double loyalty points on all orders. Join the City Rewards by June 13 to qualify.

El Pollo Loco: Order online and get the $7.99 Meal Deal for Dad this Father’s Day. It includes a classic chicken burrito with a warm cinnamon-dusted churro, tortilla chips with salsa and a regular drink. 

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Fazoli’s:  Get a FREE regular Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Marinara with any entrée from Fazoli’s on Sunday, June 15. The perfect treat for Father’s Day!

Fleming’s: Make a reservation for Father’s Day, when Fleming’s will be offering a three-course steak & surf menu starting at $89.

IHOP: Let Dad have breakfast and dinner with an IHOP gift card this Father’s Day. From now through June 30, purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card back. The bonus card can be used through August 25.

McAlister’s Deli: Until June 15, diners can get two $5 reward codes when buying $30 in gift cards from McAlister’s Deli. Rewards can be redeemed through August 16.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Is Dad a fan of Tex-Mex? Gift him a $30 gift card and get a $10 reward code you can use towards your next meal at Moe’s. This deal is available online only through June 16.

Schlotzsky’s: From June 7 through June 17, purchase $30 in gift cards to get $10 in eRewards. The reward code must be unlocked in your Schlotzsky’s Rewards account before July 17. Rewards will expire 14 days after being unlocked.