61 Easy Father’s Day Dinner Ideas to Honor Dad

It’s a good bet that what Dad really wants this Father's Day is to spend some time with his favorite people, but there are ways you can make it an extra-special day. There’s nothing that says “I love you, Dad” like a homemade meal. Whether you organize a fun Father’s Day brunch, a backyard BBQ for the whole family, or a Father’s Day dinner, he’s sure to feel appreciated. So of course, we’ve rounded up some Father’s Day dinner ideas to give you some meal-planning inspiration.

Whether you’re a skilled chef or a total beginner, these Father’s Day dinner recipes will help you whip up something Dad is sure to enjoy. We’ve got plenty of dishes you can throw on the grill, like juicy burgers, fresh shrimp skewers and sausages. But there are also some non-grill options like deep-dish pizzas and delicious pastas the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Besides a special Father's Day dinner, there are tons of other ways to celebrate the dads, grandpas, stepdads, fathers-in-laws and other father figures in your world. You can plan a special Father's Day activity for the whole family to do together or give Dad a special heartfelt Father's Day gift he will always remember. To go along with your gift, you'll want to grab a card to write a special note — you can even include one of these special Father's Day quotes or Father's Day poems inside to show him how much he means.