Finding the way to dad's heart this Father’s Day

From braais to sizzling steaks and  ice-cold beer — the way to a dad’s heart this Father’s Day is definitely through his stomach, and Nelson Mandela Bay restaurants have come to the party.

With just less than two weeks to go to dad’s special day, residents are urged to get their bookings in as soon as possible.

Here is how you can spoil dad or that father figure in your life:

• Celebrate Father’s Day with Save-a-Pet on Saturday June 19. Spoil yourself or any father in your life with a beer tasting at Picnics at Elephant Walk. A R200 ticket buys you a 330ml draught, tasting board and snacks in a beautiful setting, while doing it for the animals. There is limited space available. To book, contact Megan on 061-485-0988 because while you may not be able to save the world, you can save a pet.
• Enjoy a five-course meal and live music at the Old Austria Restaurant in Westbourne Road. Bookings can be made by calling 041-373-0299.
• Do Father’s Day “well done” by reserving your table at the Hussar Grill in Walmer. Receive a complimentary gift when dad orders a Stella Artois draught.
• The Old Grey Sports Club will host a Father’s Day spitbraai between noon and 3pm. Female acoustic duo from Nelson Mandela Bay, Letters From Jane, will be performing while you tuck in. Bookings can be made on 041-373-8325.
• At the Coachman on the Bay there is a whole month dedicated to fatherly love. Get a fillet steak with sauce and a double Johnnie Black for R280.

Then, for the more outdoorsy types, think picnicking, braaiing, hikes or game drives:

• The Thunzi Bush Lodge on Maitland Road can arrange a picnic for you,. Contact 072-597-4810;
• Enjoy a picnic at Jack’s Picnic Spot after going for a game drive at the Addo National Elephant Park; 
• Self-drives at the Kragga Kamma Game Park cost R120 for adults, R60 for scholars and entrance is free for children three years and younger; and
• Enjoy a helicopter flip and spitbraai with Taste Sundays by messaging 076-470-6766. Prices range between R600 and R1,200.

Whatever you do, do it with love.

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