53 Father’s Day Dinner Ideas for a Memorable Celebration
Coming up with ideas for Father’s Day dinners can feel tricky, but once you’ve got the menu set, you’ll be ready to host a low-stress, low-key gathering—or a big extended-family bash to remember. Below you’ll find lots of options for a casual Father’s Day barbecue or an elegant feast at home, with a few of our favorite recipes for ribs and other meaty mains, grilled chicken, seafood, and sides. Fire up the grill, get out the lawn games, and don’t forget to save room for a slice of summery cake—in Dad’s favorite flavor, of course.
Photo by Shutterstock3/53Beer Can Chicken
If Dad has always wanted to try this classic, make it for him this year in your backyard. Add on his favorite side dishes—and crank up his favorite tunes.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich9/53Double-Stack Mushroom and Chicken Cheeseburgers
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews10/53Grilled Marinated Leg of Lamb
Butterflied boneless leg of lamb cooks evenly, so you can be sure it'll be a juicy rosy color throughout. Serve with lemony potatoes or grilled asparagus.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton12/53Easy Pasta Salad
This tangy, bright pasta salad can be made with any short or round pasta—or even tortellini if you prefer.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Simon Andrews13/53Sticky Grilled Chicken
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson16/53Seafood Boil With Shrimp, Corn, and Sausage
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Liza Jernow18/53Clams Casino With Bacon and Bell Pepper
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch21/53Grilled Pork Spareribs With Soda Bottle Barbecue Sauce
If Dad requests ribs this year, make the meal even more special with an assortment of barbecue sauces—all made with his favorite sodas.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell24/53Hot Honey Pork Chops With Escarole and White Beans
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Lillian Chou25/53Char Siu
Cantonese barbecued pork is often enjoyed at restaurants or picked up at a barbecue shop, but you can make a juicy, sticky, delightfully rich version at home. Read tips from cookbook author Tony Tan first, then get started on the recipe.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Hampton26/53Four-Cheese Manicotti
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert33/53Grilled Half Chicken With Ginger and Garlic
Half-chickens quickly marinate in soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic, and tobanjan for flavor that hits hard in every bite.
Photo by Charles Masters, Food Styling by Suzanne Lenzer37/53Our Favorite Lasagna With Sausage, Spinach, and Three Cheeses
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson44/53Swordfish Steaks With Asparagus and Frisée Salad
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich46/53Garlicky Instant Ramen Noodle Salad With Grilled Chicken Thighs
Photo by Laura Murray, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Simon Andrews47/53Grilled Mushroom Antipasto Salad
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich48/53Goat Birria Tacos With Cucumber Pico de Gallo
Photo by Alex Lau51/53Sausage Meatball Sandwiches
These meatballs are made with spicy and sweet Italian sausage. Serve with a salad and Dad's favorite cocktail.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt52/53Grilled Clambake With Miso-Lime Butter
