Father’s Day Specials in Long Beach

Inside and outside, on land and sea, morning, noon and into night are the right times and places to celebrate dad on Father’s Day. Check out these special offers for The Man. Love ya, Pop!

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) will host its Father’s Day lunch, an event with a decidedly Southern flair. Louisiana jambalaya, blackened salmon, New Orleans-style red beans, cornbread and peach cobbler highlight the event held on the Aquarium’s rooftop veranda dining area that overlooks Rainbow Harbor. You can make reservations by calling (562) 590-3100 or by clicking here.

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CAFE SEVILLA

Celebrate an “Old Fashioned Father’s Day” at Cafe Sevilla (140 Pine Ave.) on Sunday, June 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as you treat Dad to brunch and bottomless mimosas. Additionally, dads will receive a complimentary lobster tail if they order a paella. The day will also feature a DJ and Cafe Sevilla’s Old Fashioned smoked cocktails for just $10. Reservations can be made by calling (562) 495-1111 or by clicking here.

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CITY CRUISES

Create some wonderful memories with dad whenever it suits him best. City Cruises (Rainbow Harbor, Dock 6A) is offering both brunch and dinner cruises around the harbor for Father’s Day. Brunch allows you to indulge in bottomless mimosas and domestic beer as well as chef-prepared menus. Dinner comes with craft cocktails and plated entrees, while both feature DJ sets and awe-inspiring views of the Long Beach skyline. For more information, or to make reservations click here.

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FUEGO AT THE MAYA

Take Dad to this Latin-infused, contemporary cool restaurant and lounge that not only offers unique waterfront dining but stunning open air views of the harbor, Queen Mary and Downtown Long Beach. Fuego’s (700 Queensway Dr.) Father's Day weekend offers specialty brunches both Saturday and Sunday–11 a.m.to 4 p.m.–with award-winning cuisine as well as its specialty bourbon cocktail: “Revolver.” Brophy Dale Trio will provide live music.

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INTERNATIONAL CITY THEATRE

This venerable city treasure is offering a Father’s Day sale on tickets to its current production of Into The Breeches. From June 16-19, International City Theatre (330 E. Seaside Way) is offering $10 off each ticket to this vibrant new comedy about a band of passionate, yet inexperienced, performers who rally together to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare’s ambitious Henry IV and Henry V. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

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LONG BEACH TAP HOUSE

Bring dad a crafty day of brunch, burgers and beers at this popular Belmont Shore gastropub. The Long Beach Tap House (5110 E. Second St.) will be offering its usual extensive menu of 30 craft beers on tap–as well as a full bar–along with a full brunch menu that includes bottomless mimosas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Part of the menu includes craft burgers, including the Brunch Burger that comes with a patty, house-made bacon and easy egg served open face.

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Roe Seafood

Get Dad something a little out of the ordinary when you send him–and you–to a unique spirits pairing dinner at Roe Seafood (5374 E. Second St.). On June 22, at 6 p.m., the popular Belmont Shore seafood restaurant will team with Heaven Hill Distillery, the largest independent, family-owned Bourbon distillery in the world, for an exceptional dinner under the stars. The five courses will showcase the best of Heaven Hill's lineup of premium whiskeys,allowing you to sample pure spirit along with it mixed in crafted cocktails.

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