25 Classic Father's Day Recipes the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Dad may love going to the steakhouse, but he also loves not having to leave his house. Flank steak and peppers get a deep, savory balsamic marinade before going on the grill.

Start the Father's Day feast with these crunchy morsels of shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce and tartar sauce for dipping.

Here's a recipe you can put together quickly in the morning and leave to cook while you're enjoying time with Dad. 

If dad's a cocktail guy, of course you'll make him his favorite mixed drink. If you'd like to make him something different, try this tequila-based martini that turns to grapefruit for tartness. Use high-quality tequila such as Patron Silver for the first-class man in your life.

Dad will love that you made dinner on the grill and everyone will love this hearty, healthy combo of flame-kissed boneless chicken thighs with fresh corn and zucchini. All get tossed with a minty lemon dressing once they come off the grill.

Dad is sure to love the creamy texture and tang of labneh and the sweet caramelized onions on top.

This reinterpretation of meatballs combines sausage, cheddar cheese, and onion for a flavor-packed appetizer that's pretty impossible to resist.

If dad's a beer guy, make him a beer cocktail like this Orange-Wheat Shandy, a traditional wheat beer that bursts with citrus flavor thanks to the addition of freshly-squeezed orange juice.

A slow roast in the oven makes these ribs tender, succulent, and delicious. Glaze them with tangy homemade barbecue sauce before finishing them on the grill.

Any health-conscious father will adore this refreshing, slightly spicy salad. While cooking the peppers in a cast iron skillet is less time-consuming than firing up the grill, a little extra flame and charcoal flavor from a real grill will take this salad to the next level.

Serve this fresh salsa with tortilla chips for an easy appetizer on Father's Day.

Thick buttermilk batter creates an extra-crisp coating on this brined fried chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with sea salt and drizzle it with honey just before serving for an exhilarating contrast in flavors.

Dress sweet, tender chunks of lobster meat with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of herbs to make the irresistible filling for this classic of New England summer dining. Toast the buns in a buttered skillet just before filling them.

A perfectly-seared, juicy burger on the grill gets toppings fit for a king (maybe a king in jeans). It wouldn't be a burger-joint classic without seeded potato buns, crisp tomatoes, simple American cheese, pickles, lettuce, and ketchup.

Served with a cold beer of Dad's choice and crisp fries, this beer-battered fish makes for a casual and satisfying Father's Day dinner. 

Whole-grain mustard, sliced cornichons, chopped celery, and scallions give this light-on-mayo potato salad crunch and acidity. Make it a day in advance so that you can spend extra time with Dad on his day. 

Slow-roasting pork shoulder before you smoke it is a great shortcut. You'll save time and still get all the great smoky flavor.

If you're going all out and grilling a steak for dad this Father's Day, there's nothing better than a Porterhouse.

Hollow out large beefsteak tomatoes and stuff them with a mixture of grilled corn, scallions, goat cheese, and crumbled bacon. Serve these beautiful, self-contained salads with grilled steaks or chicken.

Dad will be reaching for seconds when you serve him these salt-and-pepper fries, which are healthier—and tastier—than the fried equivalent.

Another make-ahead, hands-off dish for the win! Soaking the beans overnight, then cooking them low and slow with sweet and spicy aromatics hits a home run.

This cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. Jazz up the batter with pickled jalapenos, sharp cheddar, and fresh corn kernels.

Grits are one of the ultimate comfort foods, especially when mixed with grated cheddar cheese and plenty of butter. 

Lime juice, chipotle-chile powder, and diced jalapenos give a spicy kick to this Mexican street food-inspired corn.