Best Father's Day Restaurant Deals and Freebies in 2026
Taking Dad out to eat this Father's Day? Restaurants across the country are rolling out deals, freebies, and special menus to make the day a little easier on your wallet. Here's a roundup of the best confirmed offers for June 21, 2026 — just make sure to check your local location for participation before heading out.
Free Food and Drinks
Aroma Joe's is offering dads a free 24-oz. drink of their choice today, available in-shop only. No purchase necessary.
Fazoli's is giving away a free regular Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, or Spaghetti with Marinara when you buy any entrée today through June 23. Use the promo code FATHER26 at checkout for dine-in, delivery, or takeout orders.
Smoothie King is offering a free 12-oz. Hydration Watermelon Smoothie today at participating locations. You must be a Healthy Rewards member to redeem — and since membership is free, it's worth signing up before you head out.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-oz. smoothie with any Tropic Bowl or food purchase today. Order ahead through the app or scan in-café at the time of purchase to redeem.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is giving dads who dine in today a free limited-edition pint glass while supplies last, along with a VIP discount card good for 20% off their next visit. Loyalty members get additional perks on top of that.
Deals Available Today
Chipotle Rewards members can get a free regular side or topping of Cilantro Lime Sauce with any entrée purchase today, online, in-app, or in restaurants.
White Castle is running a BOGO deal on combo meals today through June 22 at participating locations.
Taco Bell has two delivery app deals running today. Get a free Beefy 5-Layer Burrito when you spend at least $22 on Uber Eats, or get a free order of cinnamon sugar churros when you spend at least $22 on Grubhub. Both offers are available at participating locations only.
Schlotzsky's Deli is offering $5 off any online or in-store purchase of $20 or more today for rewards members. Apply the reward at checkout.
Dave & Buster's is hosting its annual Dad Games event today, where dads and their families team up in an arcade showdown with unlimited pepperoni and cheese pizza, smashed burger sliders, crispy chicken bites, garlic butter pretzel sticks, fries, and fruit included. Tickets start at $24.99, with winners eligible to win free Dave & Buster's for a year.
Sit-Down Restaurant Specials
Chart House is offering a three-course Father's Day menu today featuring a starter, entrée, and dessert. They also have Family Meal Packs available for those celebrating at home.
Olive Garden is offering an extra take-home entrée for just $6 with any dine-in meal today — choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.
Gift Card Deals
If you want to give Dad a restaurant gift card, several chains are sweetening the deal today.
Applebee's: Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card through June 28. The bonus card is valid through Aug. 2.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Buy a $50 eGift card today and get a $10 bonus card valid from June 22 through July 13.
Bonefish Grill: Spend $50 on gift cards today and receive two $10 bonus cards.
Panera Bread: Get 20% off all gift cards purchased online through June 26.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
Most of these deals are only valid at participating locations, so it's worth checking the restaurant's app or website before making plans. Many require loyalty or rewards membership — but most of those are free to join and take just a minute to set up. For freebies like the BJ's pint glass, arriving earlier in the day gives you the best shot since most offers are while supplies last.
Happy Father's Day — and happy eating.
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