06/16/09

Father Time
Cowboy Steak, Unlimited Golf and More Beer

In the interest of avoiding another catastrophic attempt at finding some sort of accessory that the old man actually wants, think about what you like. And then take dad along for the ride. Think of it as a win-win.

COWBOY JUNKIE

Cowboy Steak at Spruce

Take Dad to Spruce for the ultimate steak night—an off-the-menu bone-in, 32-ounce steak aged for nearly a month, known as the Cowboy Steak. It normally serves two, but you're men, and it's Father's Day, so get two. Then toss in a bottle of Bordeaux—okay, make that two.

411:: June 21, Spruce, 3640 Sacramento St (at Spruce), 415-931-5100

GONE WILD

Wild Game Dinner at Nob Hill Grille

If steak night doesn't do the trick, expand his horizons with a four-course prix fixe of wild game—think wild salmon, roasted venison, braised boar and guinea hen. Sure you're not actually firing the kill shot, but there's always next year.

411:: $50, 5-10pm, June 19-21, Nob Hill Grille, 969 Hyde St, 415-474-5985

CLUBBING

Unlimited Golf Package at Half Moon Bay

Book a night at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, and they'll throw in all the golf you and your dad can swing a club at for two days—along with gratis valet and spa access, to name a few perks. It's available through the end of the year—in case he wants to return the favor.

411:: Now through Dec 31, The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, 650-712-2228, golf at Half Moon Bay Golf

SKY'S THE LIMIT

Unlimited Beer and Massage at Cocoon

The free-flowing keg of Belgian beer—think Leffe or Duvel—will certainly take the edge off, as will a sports massage followed by some other spa treatments that, while enjoyable, you probably won't want to talk about after. Then it's onto the next pint with no one being the wiser.

411:: $185, June 20-21, Cocoon Day Spa, 330 First St, 415-777-0100

MISTER MISTER

Father's Day Package at MR

If he's been looking a bit scruffy lately, a haircut, head massage and shoeshine ought to spiff him up. Then, pour him a Chimay or two in the lounge, buy him a flask from MR's ample selection (at 20 percent off), fill it up and go.