Father's Day Planner 2009
Updated: May 28, 2009
Stuff the tie back in the box it came from this year. Instead, this June 21, take Dad out for a true treat at one of these Twin Cities restaurants and annual Dad's Day events.
On this page:Twin Cities Restaurants, Twin Cities Shops, Twin Cities Events.
Twin Cities Restaurants
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Afton House Inn
Read Reviews3291 St Croix Trail S, Afton, MN 55001 (map)
Located on the beautiful St. Croix, the historic Afton House Inn is loaded with enough charm and sophistication that would make even dear old dad proud. For $22.95 per adult, Afton serves up a dad's day brunch loaded with eggs, sweets, meats, treats, champagne and more.
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Black Forest Inn
Read Reviews1 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)
This German-food joint on Eat Street in South Minneapolis offers up a Father's Day celebration filled with music, weiner schnitzel, goulash and more. What dad can say no to schnitzel? Take in some dad-centric accordion music in the afternoon and evening either indoors (if it's raining) or on the award-winning patio, which is decorated with weaving vines, tinkling waterfalls and flowers every color of the rainbow.
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Hell's Kitchen
Read Reviews89 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)
You know what they say: The devil is in the details. And this downtown destination serves up breakfast dishes loaded with simple pleasures, like spicy salsa, Gruyere cheese and more. Take dad out for a brunch loaded with all of the devilish fixin's and then enjoy a downtown stroll to walk it all off.
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The Capital Grille
Read Reviews801 Hennepin Ave (La Salle Plaza), Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)
If Dad's a meat-and-potatoes type, you can't go wrong with a juicy steak at this popular upscale steakhouse.
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Rudolphs BBQ
Read Reviews1933 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)
Have the family pile in this supper club's red-leather booths for hand-rubbed ribs doused in barbeque sauce.
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Stella's Fish Cafe
Read Reviews1400 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)
Spend quality time with Dad on the rooftop patio and feast on Cajun-Creole favorites like fresh lobster and crab legs.
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NBA City Restaurant
Read Reviews600 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)
Fathers love the menu at the Target Center's basketball-themed restaurant, which trumps regular sports bar fare.
Twin Cities Shops
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Sharper Image - Mall of America
Write a review206 South Ave, Bloomington, MN 55425 (map)
Pamper Dad with high-tech gizmos like a Turbo-Groomer, portable GPS or subwoofer.
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Rei
Read Reviews750 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55420 (map)
Help prep your father for the great outdoors with camping gear, biking equipment and other rugged goods.
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Brookstone
Write a review162 W Market St, Minneapolis, MN 55425 (map)
A store filled with gadgets and gizmos that make the average Joe feel like 007.
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Menards
Write a review7701 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423 (map)
From gas grills to power drills, this home improvement center makes it easy to shop for Father's Day.
Twin Cities Events
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Como Lake
Write a reviewComo Park 1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55103 (map)
Walk or run this 1.5-mile Como Lake "race" with Dad. The annual event has been going on for generations. Budding flowers, tree canopies, serene lake and picnic spots make it a family favorite.
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Midway Stadium
Write a review1771 Energy Park Dr, St Paul, MN 55108 (map)
Enjoy the Twin Cities' only outdoor baseball stadium (for now) and one of the most beloved minor league teams in the country at this game that's strictly for the dads. A $15.50 package includes general admission; hot dog and soda; a Saints hat; and pre-game festivities in the Saints tent. Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes to the charity Dads Make a Difference.
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Chain of Lakes
Read ReviewsW Calhoun Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (map)
Walk or run with dad and the Minnesota Vikings at this 5K dad's day event dedicated to generating funds for the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board's youth programming. Lake Nokomis includes plenty of spots for biking, picnicking or simply enjoying the lake. Don't miss the downtown view after the morning walk/run.
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