Father's Day in Seattle
Updated: May 26, 2009
From classic steakhouses to shiny new restaurants, there's a bevy of ways to celebrate Dad on his special day. We've lined up the best of the eats, sights and sounds for Father's Day, June 21st.
On this page:The New & Shiny, The Laid Back, The Good Ol' Standbys, The Classics.
The New & Shiny
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Cantinetta
Read Reviews3650 Wallingford Ave, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
This homey neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Wallingford is a perfect gathering place for a Father's Day feast. Hip without being in-your-face trendy, Cantinetta won't scare Dad off with foodie talk.
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Jack Straw
Write a review1117 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
For the fashionable dad, Jack Straw Filaments is the place to find that indie-label blazer or ironic pair of cuff links. Papa's got a brand new bag.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
Read Reviews2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)
Sweeping views of the water and mountains pair up with world-renowned artwork at this waterfront park. Bonus: the out-of-place but fascinating working grain silo at the end of the waterfront loop.
The Laid Back
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Discovery Park
Read Reviews3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98199 (map)
Take a leisurely stroll through this vast park--the city's largest. Traverse the sand dunes as you make your way through the woods down to the lighthouse, reading the historical plaques along the way.
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Safeco Field
Read Reviews1250 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98134 (map)
Catch the matinee Mariners v. Diamondbacks game on Father's Day. Make sure to grab some kettle corn and a hot dog from the vendors on Occidental before you head in.
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Spud Fish & Chips Alki Rstrnt
Read Reviews2666 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (map)
For a Father's Day without the fuss, head to Alki to nosh on some of the city's best fish and chips while basking in the sweeping view of the Sound.
The Good Ol' Standbys
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Capelli's Gentlemen's Barbershop
Read Reviews925 Fourth Ave Ste 404, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)
Make sure Dad's got his hair done right at this barbershop--a luxurious alternative to the neighborhood barbershop with several downtown locations.
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Inter Bay Golf Ctr
Read Reviews2501 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 (map)
Show Pops you learned from the best. Nestled between Magnolia and Queen Anne is this golf course, complete with mealtime options like the "lunch bucket" to keep Dad sated and entertained.
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Museum of Flight
Read Reviews9404 E Marginal Wy S, Seattle, WA 98108 (map)
With an inventory boasting the first presidential jet, a Caproni Ca.20 and the world's first fighter plane from World War I, this engrossing Tukwila museum will show Dad he's the wind beneath your wings.
The Classics
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks / Ballard Locks
Read Reviews3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)
Ogle boats of all sizes at Ballard's infamous locks, a picturesque setting of fascinating function. The Locks, built in 1917, transition boats from the Sound to Lake Union (and vice-versa). Bonus: the fish ladder, which offers a close-up view of salmon migration.
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The Capital Grille
Read Reviews1301 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
Father's Day is the perfect excuse to duck into this posh 4th Avenue steakhouse, complete with a vast old-school mahogany bar and tender grass-fed beef steaks.
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Mario's
Read Reviews1513 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)
Snatch up some cuff links or a shiny new paisley tie for Dad's wardrobe. Mario's stocks something for every Dad, from the Sperry-wearin' casual pops to the decked-out austere father-in-law.
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