Father's Day Planner

Updated: May 30, 2008

Father's Day is June 15: From Seattle shops to restaurants, our editors recommend the best ways to treat Dad.

On this page:Seattle Restaurants, Seattle Shops, Seattle Attractions/Events.

Seattle Restaurants

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jak's Grill
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    4548 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (map)

    He'll love the great steaks, friendly service and extremely reasonable prices at this family-friendly steakhouse.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Salty's on Alki
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    1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 (map)

    All-you-can-eat prawns, oysters and crab legs--not to mention the meat carving station--make this Alki institution a brunch winner.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pecos Pit Bbq
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    2260 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 (map)

    The old man will love the tasty, sloppy joe-style brisket sandwiches.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Elliott's Oyster House
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    1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Treat Dad to a flight of rums, a dozen oysters and Sound views at this waterfront fish house.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Metropolitan Grill
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    820 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Palace Kitchen
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    2030 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Upscale, but not uptight, Tom Douglas' downtown saloon is sure to please Dad.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Gaucho
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    2505 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    The menu is all about martinis and meat at this swanky supper club.

Seattle Shops

  1. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended David Lawrence Inc
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    1318 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

  2. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Fine Wine & Cigars
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    16535 NE 76th St, Ste D-105, Redmond, WA 98052 (map)

    3,000 wines, choice cigars and a knowledgable staff in Redmond.

  3. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Port Chatham Smoked Seafood
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    2821 NW Market St Ste E, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Pick up some high-class lox and other smoked goodies for Dad's morning bagels.

  4. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nordstrom
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    500 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    A longtime Seattle shopping standby, this department store is the place to buy Dad a nice tie or another accessory.

  5. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rei
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    222 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

  6. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sharper Image
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    1501 Fourth Ave Ste 116, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    High-tech gadgets--available for hands-on play--bring out the kid in everyone.

Seattle Attractions/Events

  1. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Redhook Ale Brewery Inc
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    14300 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 (map)

    Stop in with Dad for a $1 tour every hour between 12pm and 5pm and get 3 to 4 beer samples and a souvenir tasting glass to take home.

  2. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Woodland Park Zoo
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    5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Head to the zoo for a Father's Day picnic, complete with all the fixings: BBQ beef, hot dogs, coleslaw, macaroni salad and a watermelon eating contest (11am-3pm).

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Emerald Downs
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    2300 Emerald Downs Dr, Auburn, WA 98001 (map)

    Bet on the ponies with Dad at this Auburn racetrack, where he'll get a free hat with admission; don't miss the annual Father's Day Three-Legged Dash later in the Family Park Area.

  4. 17 1 Star Rating: Poor Jackson Park Golf Club
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    1000 NE 135th St, Seattle, WA 98125 (map)

    Make Dad a reservation for an 18-hole championship or 9-hole executive course at this urban golf course in north Seattle.

  5. 18 Cheney Stadium
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    2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98401 (map)

    Scope new talent at Tacoma's AAA ballpark, home of the Mariners-affiliated Tacoma Rainiers.

  6. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Greenlake Golf Course
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    5701 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Dig out the tackle box and set-up on one of Seattle's only in-city fishing piers.

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