Father’s Day is coming. Skip the socks and fire up the grill or oven. Speaking as a dad, I can tell you that we want steak, family, and maybe a little peace and quiet (but mostly steak).
Treat Dad to a great meal. My guide has everything you need for a great Father's Day feast the whole family will love. Let’s make it a tradition.
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Steak or tie, tie or steak, what to do? Speaking as a dad, I want the steak. Make it a tradition in your family so you are covered every year—a prime-grade steak and family are all he wants.
🐄Types of Steaks: What to Buy
I'm a filet or strip steak guy, but there’s no wrong choice. Quality matters, buy Prime or Choice grade—skip the Select or “value” cuts. If you're spending the time, make it worth it.
♨️Steak Doneness: Temperature Chart
| Doneness | Internal Temperature |
|---|---|
| Rare-cold red center | 125°-130° |
| Medium Rare-warm red center | 130°-135° |
| Medium-pink and firm | 140°-150° |
| Medium Well-minimal pink | 150°-155° |
| Well Done-firm and brown | 160°+ |
✅ Don’t guess—use a thermometer. It’s not “cheating,” it’s smart.
🛒Thermometers: Picks for Dad
Great steak needs great tools. These are the ones I trust, from budget-friendly to premium picks.
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Smoke™ by Thermoworks™
Thermapen™ One from Thermoworks™
ThermoPro TP19 Instant Read Thermometer
CDN Grill Surface Thermometer
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🔥Grilled Steak Recipes
The classic way—and still the best. These recipes are beginner-friendly and have no fluff—just fire, salt, and technique.
If you need help with the grill temperature, please check A Beginners Guide to Grill Temperature on a Gas Grill.
♨️Stovetop-to-Oven Steak Recipes
Weather not cooperating? No worries. These methods give you steakhouse results inside, with no grill needed.
These inside recipes work great with cast iron pans, but any oven-safe fry pan will work nicely. I generally do not cook meat with bones on the stovetop because the meat shrinks, and then the bone prevents browning completely.
👨🍳Steak Enhancement: Seasoning, Butter, Marinade
Want to go the extra mile? Add flavor without stress. A good marinade, compound butter, or simple seasoning mix will do the trick.
🧑Non-Steak Options
Not everyone’s a steak fan (we still love them). Here are some great alternatives to keep everyone happy at the table.
🍽️Side Dishes and Dessert Ideas
For vegetable side dish recipes, try Fresh Spinach Salad, Grilled Asparagus, or Grilled Red Potatoes.
Top the meal off with a dessert, like Grilled Pineapple with ice cream, Apple Crisp, or Chocolate Chip Cheesecake or Bars.
🐕Don't forget the party animals
You know they’re watching your plate like a hawk. Give them something special too—these easy homemade treats are vet-approved and pup-approved.
Have a great Father's Day.
Wifo, Molly and Lilly, and DrDan
Originally Published June 11, 2019, and updated yearly.
Hope Styons says
I just ate dinner but this makes me hungry!!!!! Love the photo of your cute pups!
Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan says
Hi Hope,
Welcome to the blog.
Glad the photos are doing what they are intended to do...
Molly and Lilly say thanks for the compliment.
And thanks for the note.
Dan