Dine out with dad this Father’s Day to show him just how much he means to you. For the man who taught you everything you know, say “thank you” by treating him to any choice of dining options around town on June 17. • What dad wouldn’t love a fat, juicy USDA prime steak from one of the best steakhouses in town? Treat dad to some delicious steak and potatoes at Donovan’s Steak and Chop House, 4340 La Jolla Village Drive. Dinner seating begins at 3 p.m., final seating is at 9 p.m. Private dining rooms are available to host family and friends. For reservations, visit www.donovanssteakhouse.com or call (858) 450-6666. • Kick-start dad’s special day with a hearty brunch at La Valencia, 1132 Prospect St. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., let dad gorge on his favorite fixings at the hotel’s Father’s Day brunch buffet, complete with an omelet station, salad, seafood and grill options and a dessert buffet featuring Guinness chocolate cake and mini cherry crumble pies, all at $65 per person. For reservations, visit www.lavalen-cia.com or call (858) 454-0771. • The Marine Room is kicking off summer with new menus and events this month, including a Father’s Day special menu from?June 15-17. Offering dramatic coastal views, the restaurant gives you a chance to thank dad with an unforgettable dinner. The à la carte Father’s Day menu includes Colorado free-range veal chop, stout beer-braised Brandt Farm short rib osso bucco and the Neptune Trilogy with Maine lobster tail, diver scallops and Baja prawn. For reservations, call (858) 459-7222 or visit www.marineroom.com. • Also located at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, The Shores, is debuting exclusive specials only available on June 17, including Angus bone-in rib eye steak, charbroiled local swordfish and poached Maine lobster tail. • Show dad just how sweet you think he is by picking up a DAD box from Sprinkles cupcakes located at 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive. The DAD box is filled with peanut butter cup, red velvet, black and white and vanilla milk chocolate flavors. The cupcakes are topped with sprinkles, stars and DAD sugar decorations and sealed with a “DAD Digs Cupcakes” sticker. The specialty box will be available from June 15 to 17. For more information, visit www.sprinkles.com or call (858) 457-3800.
