Whiskey tours, all-you-can-eat ribs: 9 ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Kansas City

Dad is about to get his special day, and in terms of gifts, it will be a record high one.

According to the Nation Retail Federation’s annual Father’s Day survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending is expected to be more than $20.1 billion, the highest ever. Last year, spending hit $17 billion. The survey of 7,971 consumers was conducted May 3 to 11.

Survey respondents indicated they plan to spend an average of $174 on Father’s Day items, or $26 more than last year. Nearly half of the increase comes from spending more on special outings, clothing and consumer electronics. The number of consumers planning a special outing is back up to pre-pandemic levels.

Here are nine places in the Kansas City-area offering Father’s Day specials:

▪ Bonefish Grill, Northland, Leawood: Filet & Lobster Tail entree featuring a 7-ounce cut with a seasoned and steamed cold water lobster tail.

When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Cost: $35.90

▪ Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Tours & Recreation Center, 2534 Madison Ave. The Rec Deck, which features deck shuffleboard, tabletop shuffleboard and foosball, will be open with a DJ from 1 to 4 p.m., and all dads will receive a free keychain bottle opener with a shuffleboard court rental.

▪ Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social, Power & Light District: three-course prix-fixe menu.

When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

It also will have steak and fresh fish grilling kits from $50 to $89 for two people.

When: Preorder by Saturday for pickup on Sunday.

▪ Carmen’s Cafe, Brookside: Spiedini Grilling Package dinner to finish at home. Package will have 18 pieces of marinated, breaded and rolled chicken breast, side of pasta and red sauce, salad and fresh Italian bread and butter. It will serve six people for $49.95.

When: Preorder by Friday for pickup Saturday or Sunday.

▪ Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, West Plaza: Father’s Day Grill Kits with a choice of protein (fillets, scallop skewers, tuna steaks, burgers and salmon), grill-friendly vegetable, salad, pint of ice cream and a six-pack of beer.

When: Preorder before noon Friday for pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Cost: $150 for four people

▪ Pie Five Pizza, Independence, Lenexa and Overland Park: Buy one personal pizza, get one free.

When: Saturday

▪ Plowboys Barbeque, Blue Springs, Overland Park: All-you-can-eat ribs and fountain drink for $20, dine-in only.

When: Saturday and Sunday.

▪ Scott’s Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29, Northland: Father’s Day Bundle with a Scott’s Kitchen hat and T-shirt, four signature rubs, two bottles of hot sauce, two bottles of barbecue sauce and two slabs of ribs (cold for reheating).

When: Preorder by 6 p.m. Thursday for pickup from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

Cost: $150

▪ West Bottoms Whiskey Co., 1321 W. 13th St.: Tours and free tastings every hour. Reservations are required and only 40 spots are available. It also will be open for cocktails.

When: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

More results from the national retail survey:

Of those celebrating Father’s Day, half plan to buy gifts for their own father, a quarter plan to buy for a husband and 1 in 10 plan to buy for a son.

People ages 35 to 44 will be this year’s biggest holiday spenders. They plan to spend an average of $259 on Father’s Day gifts, which is $49 more than last year.

About half the respondents plan to purchase a greeting card and clothing, and 46% plan a special outing such as dinner or brunch. Gift cards will be another popular gift, along with personal care items.