Celebrating Father's Day in New York City: Tips on Pampering Dad Perfectly
Preparing for Father's Day in New York City:
Father's Day is approaching (June 15) and it's time to celebrate the fatherly figures in our lives. If you're still searching for the perfect way to honor your dad, here are some last-minute gift ideas and activities to make this Father's Day special.
Sailing on The Mark Sailboat by Jean-Georges
For a unique experience, consider a sunset sail on The Mark Sailboat by Jean-Georges. This exquisite 2-hour sailing adventure offers stunning views of the city, accompanied by an exclusive food menu curated by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The cruise departs from Tribeca's North Cover Marina on June 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm and costs $640+ per ticket. Enjoy items like Maine Lobster Roll, Crispy Sea Trout, King Crab Summer Roll, and more during this unforgettable experience. Learn more and reserve your spot here.
Whiskey Distillery Tours at Great Jones Distilling Co
Spend Father's Day at Manhattan's first legal distillery, Great Jones Distilling Co. Enjoy special programming, including a jazz brunch from 11:30 am - 3 pm and hour-long distillery tour and tasting experiences all weekend. They're running a "Dads Go Free" promotion from June 13 - 15, so you can bring your dad on a tour for free with the purchase of a ticket. Simply use the code FATHERSDAY25. Find all of Great Jones Distilling Co.'s Father's Day deals here.
Dining Options
A quality meal is always a great choice for Father's Day. Here are some restaurant options that we find appealing:
- The Regency Bar & Grill: Executive Chef Manjit Manohar will offer additional special items, including White Asparagus Soup with Crumbled Feta and Chives, Jumbo Lump Crab Benedict, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak, and more. The meal takes place from 11 am - 4 pm on Father's Day. Reserve a table here.
- Cathedrale: Enjoy their specialty 36 oz USDA Prime Dry Aged Côte de Boeuf as the centerpiece for their family-style steak feast, available all month long. Reserve a table here.
- Sake No Hana: Try their newly launched Imperial Cut Tasting - a flight of rare 2-ounce Wagyu cuts, each selected for its rarity, depth of flavor, and marbling. $95 per guest. Reserve a table here.
New York Mets Game at Citi Field
If your dad is a baseball fan, the New York Mets will be playing at Citi Field all weekend. On Sunday, June 15, they'll host the Tampa Bay Rays, and the first 15,000 fans will receive a free Hawaiian shirt. Plus, there are special 4-packs of tickets available at a discounted value as part of the Family Sunday series. Learn more about the promotion and buy tickets here.
Exclusive Tasting at Lotte New York Palace
Treat your dad to an extraordinary experience at Lotte New York Palace's Rarities, an exclusive, intimate 25-seat salon offering rare pre-prohibition spirits, exceptional Champagnes, and a curated wine cellar. This luxury tasting experience ranges from $205 - $800 depending on the flight. Although it won't take place on Father's Day, you can plan for Friday of that weekend (5 - 11 pm). Learn more about the tasting here.
These ideas offer a wide range of options to celebrate Father's Day in NYC. From sailing adventures to distillery tours, culinary experiences, and baseball games, there's something for every fatherly figure in your life. Make this year's Father's Day one to remember in the city that never sleeps.
- On June 15, mark your calendar for a unique sailing experience with The Mark Sailboat by Jean-Georges, offering stunning views of New York City and an exclusive food menu by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, costing $640+ per ticket.
- For a Father's Day filled with spirits, visit Great Jones Distilling Co, Manhattan's first legal distillery, offering a "Dads Go Free" promotion from June 13 - 15, jazz brunch, distillery tour, and tasting experiences all weekend.
- Dining options for Father's Day in New York City include The Regency Bar & Grill, Cathedrale, and Sake No Hana, each offering special meals or unique tasting experiences.
- If your father enjoys baseball, catch the New York Mets playing at Citi Field all weekend, with the Tampa Bay Rays game on Sunday, June 15, offering free Hawaiian shirts to the first 15,000 fans and 4-packs of tickets available for the Family Sunday series.
- Treat your father to an extraordinary Rarities tasting experience at Lotte New York Palace, featuring rare pre-prohibition spirits, Champagnes, and a curated wine cellar, with prices ranging from $205 - $800.
- Father's Day celebrations extend beyond June 15; for example, the New York Mets game at Citi Field takes place all weekend, and the exclusive tasting at Lotte New York Palace occurs on the Friday of that weekend.
- Whether your father is into sailing, distillery tours, culinary experiences, baseball games, or exclusive tastings, New York City offers a broad selection of activities to make this year's Father's Day one to remember.