9 Restaurants To Take Dad This Father's Day Weekend—Whether He's Into Steak, Sports, Music, Beer, Or Coffee

Fathers are notoriously hard to please, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to treat them, especially on their special day. A tip is to think about one thing your dad really loves, may it be coffee, beer, or sports, and plan a day out of it. 

If there's one thing we're sure all dads love? It's getting bang for their buck when it comes to eating out. For Father's Day, we've rounded up restaurants that dads will surely love while also getting your money's worth.

Location: Forbestown Road, Bonifacio Global City

Got a dad who enjoys a good Hi-Fi auditory experience? Bring him to GotSoul MNL, one of the newer additions to Forbestown. Audiophile dads are sure to geek out over their listening space with a DJ booth, shelves of vinyl records, and two sound systems: a contemporary quadraphonic system and a vintage Altec Lansing A5 setup.

Intimate booth-style seating is perfect for taking the tunes in while you and Dad feast on Spanish fare by Chef Chele Gonzales (who, fun fact (!), is also a DJ immersed in the electronic and house music scene). Make Dad feel extra special by ordering a meaty Churrasco con Chimichurri with skirt steak or an indulgent Cebu Lechon Paella.

Location: Hotel Celeste, 2 San Lorenzo Drive, Makati City

Treat Dad to all the steak his heart desires, while also getting an excuse to dress up for the occasion at Le Feu Steakhouse. They may be a hotel restaurant, but that doesn't mean that their prices will break the bank. Le Feu Steakhouse became especially popular on social media for their unlimited steak and sides promo, which can get you bread of the day, salad of the day, and unlimited chef's daily sides (steak rice, truffle cream corn, mashed potato, and pasta of the day) as well as your choice of picanha or ribeye, and a Hazelnut Tiramisu to cap it all off.

Plus, while this deal is usually only available for lunchtime, this will be available for the whole day from June 19 to 22 for Father's Day—and only for P2,500 per person. Dad will surely approve.

Location: G/F Shangri-La at The Fort, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City

Michelin Selected Terraza Martinez will surely knock Dad's socks off with excellent Spanish fare by Chef Luis Martinez. Homey and cozy but also elevated enough for special occasions, Terraza Martinez will make the whole family feel relaxed as you feast on tapas, paella, and more.

We think Dad will especially love digging into the Chuleton, a whopping 1-kg bone-in ribeye. Make it an extra indulgent spread with the Paella de Vaca, which comes with U.S. hanging tender and bone marrow.

Location: See a list of Engkanto Taps locations

It's time to introduce Dad to more than just his favorite brown-bottled beer, and there's no better place for it than at a brewery like Engkanto Taps. Run by the folks behind local craft beer brewer Engkanto, you can have their selection of lagers and IPAs straight from the tap. Of course, the best partner to your pint is greasy comfort food, and Engkanto Taps has them all on the menu from saucy wings and juicy burgers to more classic pulutan like BBQ skewers and crispy pata.

Non-beer drinkers don't have to miss out because they also carry a good selection of classic cocktails—though their Ube Rum-Com which uses their Engkanto Ube Lager might just convert you to a beer drinker.

Location: G/F Lucky Chinatown Mall, Reina Regente Street, Binondo, Manila

When it comes to bang for your buck, there's really no better place than a good unlimited hotpot place—and Henhao takes it to the next level by also offering unlimited shao kao or Chinese barbeque skewers. P999 per person will get you unlimited hotpot with all the fixins—meats, veggies, balls, and more—plus all-you-can-eat skewers. The whole family can enjoy up to four soup bases in one pot, from a mouth-numbingly spicy malatang and collagen-rich golden soup to an umami-full mushroom soup and savory-sour tomato soup.

And, since it's a special occasion, why not upgrade to a Wagyu Hotpot for P1,599 per person which will get you the regular set plus thinly-sliced black-grade Wagyu beef, Iberico pork loin, Australian lamb, and fresh homemade shrimp balls? After all, Dad deserves the best.

Location: The Restaurants at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Avenue, Makati City; West Gallery Place, 9th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City

If your dad is the type to start his morning with a cup of coffee, then it's time to treat him to good quality brew at Common Man Coffee Roasters. The specialty coffee shop from Singapore takes their coffee seriously, only using ethically sourced specialty-grade Arabica coffee for their drinks, which they serve in their signature Loveramics coffee mugs.

Dads who like their coffee black will enjoy a Slow Brew made using single-origin beans, which pairs great with a hearty Common Man Full Breakfast with two free-range eggs, bacon, pork sausage, hashbrowns, baked chorizo beans, portobello mushrooms, and sourdough toast.

Location: 5666 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City; Four/NEO, 4th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City; One Eastwood Avenue Tower 1, Libis, Quezon City

No frills, no fuss: Scratch Smashburgers serves up classic smashed burgers Dad will surely appreciate. Their classic Smash Burger is a smash hit with double smashed patties with the crispy edges plus caramelized onions, pickles, and their signature tangy Scratch sauce between two buttery potato buns. You can also get it with bacon as a Bacon Smash Burger 'coz bacon makes everything burger.

Make it a combo with your choice of Crinkle Cut or Twister Fries and a crisp soda. And, because we know dads will appreciate a two-in-one special, Scratch Smashburgers' BGC and Eastwood branches also house Nolita Joe's, and you can cross-order from their NY Pizza menu.

Location: 3/F Opus Mall, Bridgetowne, C5, Quezon City

One of the best gifts you can give Dad is to be a kid with him again so why not treat him to an arcade this Father's Day? Dave and Buster's combines a spacious arcade with a restaurant that offers All-American comfort food.

Tire yourself out by playing classic arcade games like basketball, racing simulators, air hockey, claw machines, and more, then munch on stacked burgers, sloppy fries, saucy wings, crispy chicken tenders, and more. Plus, if Dad is also a sports fanatic, he'll enjoy watching any of the sports broadcasted around the restaurant—you can even take him to a watch party of his favorite sport next time.

Location: Victoria Street, Intramuros, Manila City

For dads who love cycling around the city, a bike tour of Intramuros could be the best Father's Day gift. Then make your stopover at Café Y Ruedas. This bike-friendly café offers a scenic and serene view of the Club Intramuros Golf Course (extra points if your dad loves golf, too!) both at their al-fresco area surrounded by lots of greenery and a second-floor roofdeck.

Have a chill father-and-daughter time over all-day breakfast meals that range from waffles to silog, small plates, and mains like pasta and Filipino rice meals like Crispy Kare Kare and Chicken Inasal. The drinks are not to be missed, too: From classic espresso-based ones like Americano and Latte to a Tiramisu Latte and even Matcha. 

Whether he's a steak purist, a coffee snob, a craft beer convert, or just here for the fries and the company, there's a spot on this list that feels like it was made with him in mind.

So go ahead and make the reservation, plan the detour, or turn a simple meal into a full day out. Because the best kind of treat for Dad isn't just good food—it's time well spent (and maybe a second round of dessert he'll pretend he doesn't want, but definitely finishes).