a Milwaukee Father’s Day guide

As amazing as moms are (and we know the word “amazing” barely scratches the surface), it still doesn’t seem quite fair that the whole world goes nuts over Mother’s Day and seems to reserve naught but a golf clap for dad. But here at TCD, we combed the city and found plenty of things to with dad. Whether you want to take him out for an evening of all-you-can-eat sushi or a quiet round of golf, here’s a list of restaurants, businesses and parks offering special deals and events for Father’s Day, coming up this Sunday, June 19.

Brunch & Dinner

Hubbard Park Lodge
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
3565 N Morris Blvd., Shorewood, WI 53211
414-332-4207

Hubbard Park Lodge celebrates with its “white table cloth brunch buffet,” a step up from its usual “Sunday Lumberjack Brunch.” Father’s Day brunch features all of the usual mainstays plus a carving station, wood smoked salmon and boiled peel-and-eat shrimp. Prices are $24.95 for adults, $11.95 for children 12 and under, and free for children under two. Reservations are required, must be made by phone and cannot be cancelled after June 17.

 

Devon Seafood + Steak
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
5715 N. Bayshore Drive, Glendale, WI 53217
414-967-9790

Located in Glendale’s Bayshore Town Center, Devon’s is opening an hour earlier than usual for Father’s Day and offering specials including smoked salmon, mackeral, trout, shrimp and mussels as well as amaretto white chocolate mousse. Prices for this brunch are $24 for adults, $12 for children 10 and under and free for children 4 and under.

Sake Tumi
All-You-Can-Eat Special: 12 – 9 p.m.
714 North Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-224-7253

Sake Tumi is honoring fathers in true Japanese fashion – by hosting and all day, all-you-can-eat special. Their menu will feature miso soup to start, various kinds of maki, vegetable gyoza and tempura green beens for appetizers, and several choice rolls, vegetable tempura and other entrees for the main course. Prices are $29 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are required and must be made by June 17.

The Buffet at Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Brunch: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Dinner: 3 – 9 p.m.
1721 West Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53233

It’s a BBQ feast! The menu features BBQ carved brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, macaroni and cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. End the meal with fresh fruit and desserts. Either brunch or dinner are $18 per person, and guests are served on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must also be 21 or older.

Polonez Restaurant
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
4016 S Packard Ave., St. Francis WI 53235
414-482-0080

For a uniquely Polish Father’s Day dining experience, try Polonez’ brunch. It will include their usual items such as hunter’s stew and sweet cheese pierogi, but it will also include special delicacies such as chicken breast in dill sauce and smoked salmon with eggs. Prices for adults are $19.95, $9.95 for children under 12 and free for children younger than 3. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by phone.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Father’s Day Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
15665 West Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005
262-782-9463

Fleming’s is offering a special three-course brunch menu that includes an appetizer, a main entrée, and a dessert with a special Father’s Day cocktail available in addition. Entrées range from berry-stuffed french toast to mushroom, cheddar and filet mignon frittatas. Available for $32.95 per person, and fathers will be given a $25 gift card to Fleming’s to be used within a month. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Family Fun

Milwaukee County Zoo
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
10001 West Blue Mound Rd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226
414-256-5466

Spend the day with the father of your pride as all dads receive free admission. Check in on some of the zoo’s newer residents, including a fennec fox youngster and a potto (a primate species, closely related to lemurs, and found in the African rain forest canopies), both on exhibit in the Small Mammal Building. For the rest of the family, Milwaukee County resident prices are$11.75 for adults, $10.25 for seniors 60+, $8.75 for children 3-12, and free for children 2 and under. For anyone not living in Milwaukee County, prices are $13.75 for adults, $12.25 for seniors 60+, $10.25 for children 3-12 and free for children 2 and under.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Noon – 5 p.m.
929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-390-5437

Fathers receive free admission to the museum, and kids can create a paper card and coin catcher for a special someone in their life. Prices for non-fathers are $6 for adults and children older than 1, $5 for seniors 55 and older, and free for children younger than 1.

Milwaukee Public Museum
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
800 West Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-278-2702

Dad’s get in for free. Patrons can access the usual exhibits like Streets of Old Milwaukee and The Third Planet. Although there won’t be a special touring exhibits, check out a show like “Earth, Moon & Sun” at the Daniel M Soref Planetarium or Tornado Alley the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater. Prices are $12.50 for adults,$11.00 for seniors 60+, teen and college students with ID, $9.00 for children 3-12, and free for children under 3.

Discovery World
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
500 N Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-765-9966

Fathers get into Discovery World for free with the purchase of one child admission. Check out exhibits like “Les Paul’s House of Sound” or the “TechnoJungle.” Except for fathers prices are $16.65 for adults, $14.95 for seniors 60+, $12.95 for children 3-17, $9.95 for college students and free for children under 3.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Father’s Day Firefly Frolic: 7-9 p.m.
1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee WI 53217
414-352-2880

Bring dad (and mom, too) to SANC after hours for a family firefly frolic. Jessy Knox will share favorite facts about these flashy little beetles and then head outside to see how many we can count and carefully catch (and release). Nets and jars will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Please wear long pants for running through the field and please no bug spray on those hands! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Non-member prices are $12 for adults and $8 for children; two dollars less for members.

Harley-Davidson Museum
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
400 Canal St., Milwaukee WI 53201
414-287-2789

This Father’s Day, treat dad like a “Road King” at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Dads receive free Museum admission. Afterward, satisfy the rumble in Dad’s belly with bold American classics inspired by the open road at Motor Bar and Restaurant, located across from the Museum. Prices for the rest of the family are $16 for adults, $12 members of the military, students and seniors 60+, $10 for children 5-17 and free for children 4 and under.

Outdoors

Café Sopra Mare at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
2220 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
414-271-3656

Enjoy flamenco guitarist Peter Baine in the Villa Terrace’s Mercury Courtyard as you read, visit with friends, or simply relax.  Coffee, tea and fresh pastries are available a la carte from Bella’s Café. Brunch is also available for $19 per person and served on the second story balcony. Price includes admission to the museum and Renaissance Garden.  Brunch is at at 11am and reservations for brunch are required by Friday at 5pm.

Milwaukee County Parks Golf Courses
After 1 p.m.
Golf Courses Brown Deer, Dretzka, Oakwood, Whitnall, Currie, Grant, Lincoln and Greenfield parks
414-257-8024

Get Dad in the swing on Father’s Day. Buy one 9- or 18-hole round and a single golf car, and Dad golfs with you and rides free. The offer applies to numerous tournament, championship and regulation courses in the Milwauke County Parks system.