39 Father’s Day Dinner Ideas Dad Will Love

Whether you start the day with a hearty brunch, choose to fire up the grill and spend the afternoon outdoors or treat him to a special sit-down dinner, there’s no denying that a good meal (plus dessert!) is the one thing Dad will appreciate most on Father’s Day. And, that means you’re going to need a few special recipes to plan the perfect menu. We can help. We’ve rounded up plenty of dad-approved picks like ribs, chops, meaty sandwiches and more. Not sure what to choose? We recommend a recipe fit for a special occasion: Tyler’s dry-aged porterhouse, cooked in a simple-but-flavorful mix of clarified butter and fresh herbs. It’s the perfect way to let Dad know he’s a cut above the rest!

These sweet and salty burgers are bound to make Dad's Father's Day. You'll use three tablespoons of maple syrup to flavor your bacon slices and a teaspoon of Louisiana-style hot sauce to make the fiery mayonnaise.

Roasted poblano peppers are stuffed with gooey cheese then dipped in a light egg batter and fried until golden in this classic Mexican-inspired comfort dish.

Guy stuffs brined pork chops with a meaty mixture of pancetta, mushrooms and fontina cheese. Once they're stuffed, secure the opening with a toothpick before frying the chops — this will ensure a picture-perfect presentation for a Father's Day meal.

Katie says the best ribs are messy and sticky, and we agree! After baking her ribs low and slow, she brushes the meat with a sweet, syrupy glaze while it browns on the grill.

Filled with cheese tortellini, sweet grape tomatoes, chopped giardiniera and more, this easy salad is hearty enough to serve on its own. Our recipe calls for mozzarella-and-pepperoni rolls, but use whatever flavor the special guy in your life will like best.

This slow-braised pork recipe delivers fork-tender meat infused with savory herbs, garlic and rich, comforting flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s a hearty dish that feels rustic, satisfying and deeply comforting.

This Father's Day, follow Jeff's lead by building these meaty sandwiches high with layers of thinly sliced hanger steak, red onion and a hearty spread of bourbon creamed spinach.

If your Father's Day plans include grilling, this salad makes a great first course. Marinated grilled shrimp, smoky bacon and hard-boiled eggs are the perfect dad-approved salad toppings.

Mayonnaise can wear many hats. Typically, it's found slathered on deli sandwiches or folded into potato salad, and it's often touted as the fat of choice when making a grilled cheese sandwich. Here we spread a hefty layer of it (jazzed up with spices galore) over a rack of baby back ribs. Not only does mayonnaise complement the hearty flavor of the pork, but it also coats the ribs in a way that helps release them from the grill without sticking. An easy tangy-sweet barbecue sauce gets brushed on before serving as a final layer of deliciousness.

Trisha’s decadent potato salad is the perfect side dish for Dad. Yukon gold potatoes are grilled until tender and caramelized, then tossed with scallions and a warm bacon vinaigrette.

The great thing about grilled veggies is that they pair perfectly with everything from chicken to steak.

Bobby's crispy, buttermilk-marinated chicken is the perfect centerpiece for a Father's Day picnic.

The sugar in the rub will not add sweetness to the steaks. Instead, as it melts, the stickiness helps the smoke from the wood chips adhere to and permeate into the meat. The amount of wood chips listed here creates a lightly smoked flavor that complements the meat. For a deeper smoke, add a second handful of soaked wood chips halfway through the first cooking stage.

Fire up the grill on Father's Day and impress Dad with these beefy burgers topped with creamy Swiss cheese and button mushrooms.

New potatoes are small and tender, so they cook up in no time on the grill. Better yet, you only need a handful of ingredients to turn them into a super-delicious side.

Cover juicy ribs in a sweet Thai chile sauce that has a bit of kick!

Brush prepared pizza dough with olive oil and garlic, sprinkle with cheese and then grill until char marks appear.

You won’t believe how much flavor this simple marinade gives Michael Symon’s lamb tacos. Toasted cumin and coriander seeds, a cinnamon stick and brown sugar are just the beginning.

Bobby turns a simple grilled salmon into an impressive meal that’s sure to please. He brushes salmon fillets with a sweet-and-sour honey glaze, then serves with a spicy tomato relish.

Here, chicken Parmesan is transformed into a one-pan meal you can eat out of hand. The drumsticks are oven-fried, then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella and baked until the cheese is gooey.

Elevate your typical backyard cookout with buttery sea scallop kebabs with a kick. A fresh mint and cilantro chutney add bright flavor that will surely make this a Father’s Day no one will forget.

Transform a basic hanger steak into an extraordinary meal fit for a king. One bite of the marinated meat with fresh toppings (think quick pickled onions, avocado and bright cilantro) will have Dad feeling like an Iron Chef cooked his dinner.

If you’ve never made spiced salt before, now is definitely the time — it will elevate your grill game like no other, and you can make it a whole week ahead!

If Dad's a big breakfast guy, he'll love these egg-topped burgers. Serve the patties on English muffins for the ultimate breakfast-inspired meal.

Valerie's method for grilling salmon produces bold flavor with minimal ingredients, thanks to the use of fragrant cedar planks.

Make a hoisin sauce to coat tender grilled pork chops and onions. Serve with easy-to-make bok choy for a Korean-inspired meal.

This is the ultimate picnic sandwich, with roasted turkey and pesto on a sourdough loaf.

This 15-minute side is delicious enough to draw Dad’s attention away from the main dish. A soy sauce-based dressing infused with sesame oil and honey gives it the perfect balance.

Guy marinates top-round beef before grilling for extra flavor.

For an easy coating, Geoffrey tosses these wings in a zesty sauce made with cumin, paprika, piquillo peppers and his favorite store-bought barbecue sauce.

Take sloppy joes to the next level with a special mix of spices and a sprinkle of fried onion straws.