The Best Places In Monmouth And Ocean County To Take Dad This Father’s Day 2024.
Lots of people think Father’s Day is a holiday designed by greeting card companies to rake in cash. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The story behind how this day became a holiday is a tale of determination by one woman and a decades-long fight to get dads the recognition they deserve.
How Father’s Day Came About
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, It was May of 1909, when a woman named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, heard a Mother’s Day sermon by Reverend Dr. Henry Rasmussen in her hometown church and thought a similar day should be set aside to honor fathers. Her own father, William Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran, raised six children as a single parent.
On June 6, 1910, Dodd approached the Spokane Ministerial Association and the local Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) with her petition outlining the idea for an annual observance, and she received overwhelming support. Spokane’s held its first Father’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 19, 1910, with moving speeches by her own pastor and those from other area churches.
To read the rest of the story on the history of Father’s Day, see the Farmer’s Almanac.
If you’re lucky enough to still have dear old dad in your life, show him how much you love him by taking him out to eat on Father’s Day. Lots of dads like being the grill master, even on Father’s Day, but you must insist dad take it easy and allow you to do all the work. Make a reservation at a good restaurant for Brunch, Lunch, or dinner.
Here are some of the best places in Monmouth & Ocean County to take dad and the family this Father’s Day, June 16,2024.
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Morningstar Cafe - 1001 Fischer Blvd Suite 5, Toms River, NJ 08753 Located in Fischer Bay Plaza
Father’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to say “thank you!” to your dad than a delicious brunch here at MorningStar Cafe? All Day Brunch items include: Chicken & Waffles, Frittatas, Build You Own Omelettes, Breakfast Quesidillas and more!
Call or text 732-232-0558, or DM directly to book your reservation! We will fill up FAST!
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - 100 Ocean Ave N, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Open for Lunch and Dinner on Father’s Day. They have a Sunday Buffet Brunch. If weather permits, make a reservation to sit on the outdoor deck. The view is lovely and the food is fantastic. Grab one of their fabulous Pomegranate Martinis and toast your dad.
Cardinal Provisions - 513 Bangs Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Brunch in Asbury with daddy in a relaxed setting. It’s a brick-walled brunch spot serving breakfast, sandwiches & creative plates. People often mention their unusual take on chicken & waffles, the chicken and dumpling soup, and those incredibly creative sandwich offerings. My Brunch choice would be the smoked salmon, with beet-horseradish cream cheese, red onions, capers and herbs on an everything bagel.
Carribbean Pete's Island Grille - 2 Point Rd, Waretown, NJ 08758
Located in the Key Harbor Marina overlooking Barnegat Bay. Breathtaking views and excellent food are all you need to take care of dear old dad
This place is BYOB and has recently become my new favorite place in Ocean County.
Open from 12 noon to 7pm on Father’s Day. This hidden gem brings all the tropical vibes of the Florida Keys right to New Jersey. With delicious seafood dishes like coconut shrimp, jerk wings, and conch fritters, it’s easy to forget that you’re not actually dining seaside in Key West.
So grab your flip flops and head over to Caribbean Pete’s for a taste of island life without having to leave the Garden State.”
Conch Fritters with Creamy Lime Dijon
