For many dads, the best gift is time with their children and good food. But it’s not really a gift if you make him cook it himself.
Give Dad a break from the barbecue this year and take him out for a day of fun and relaxation, surrounded by the people he loves. Out of ideas as to how to do that without throwing a steak on the grill? That’s okay.
At Skyline Cruises, we can help you figure out some unique and wonderful food ideas.
What Is the Best Father’s Day Dinner?
From food blogs to celebrity chefs, everyone has an opinion on what might be the best Father’s Day dinner for your day.
At Delish, one of the top recommendations is to grill. Their recipe for surf and turf foil packs promises 15 minutes of attention-free time on the grill – but someone still had to do all the food prep, heat up the grill, serve the dinner, and clean up afterward.
And if you do it at Dad’s house, chances are he’s the one manning the grill. Even if he lets you into his domain for the day, he’ll be the one cleaning up the grill later and probably looking anxiously over your shoulder the entire time – not exactly a relaxing day for him.
The Pioneer Woman likewise starts off her list of favorite Father’s Day meals with steak on the grill, suggesting you supplement the gift of steaks with some new grill tools. And it’s not a bad idea – if you didn’t do it last year and the year before.
We get that ribs and steak are among Dad’s favorite foods, but maybe it’s time to think of something different that he can’t or won’t make for himself. And let’s not be coy about it: Dad could probably use a healthier celebratory meal.
The Food Network also sticks to the grilling theme but adds options for grilled eggplant or a whiskey-grilled flatiron steak with grilled potatoes. They all sound delicious and they sound like something dad could do anytime he wanted.
So why not treat him to a dinner he didn’t have to cook?
On the Skyline Princess’s dinner buffet you’ll find food like braised boneless short ribs and lemon sole stuffed with crabmeat. If Dad won’t eat anything that wasn’t grilled, we can hook him up with grilled bruschetta chicken. And if Dad is trying to be more health conscious, we have vegetarian options, salads, and more.
So why choose a Father’s Day dinner cruise instead of food on the grill?
Time.
Most of our parents genuinely want time as their primary gift. Time with their children, or grandchildren, reminiscing and just enjoying one another’s company.
Family Search suggests that you make this Father’s Day more meaningful by researching your family tree or sharing favorite memories with your dad. Why not sit down at a table aboard the beautiful Skyline Princess and ask Dad about his favorite memories. What was the best Father’s Day gift he ever gave? What did you give him growing up that meant the most to him?
The primary goal of Father’s Day should be to make sure that Dad enjoys himself. While great food made at home might be an okay option, cruising the New York Harbor surrounded by his family and talking about his favorite things would be even better. Give dad a Father’s Day he’ll always remember.
Enjoy a Father’s Day Dinner Cruise on the Skyline Princess
If you are ready to make dad’s day as perfect as can be, start by taking off the stress. No one needs to worry about the food when you hop aboard the Skyline Princess. Our buffet is sure to have something he will love and time with you is what he will love the most. Book today!
