the smash burger was absolutely amazing. the chips weee great and the salsa was also good. the ambiance was good + the ice curling was great. Service was good. read more

We've been coming here for 10 years now and love their Happy Hour. The sliders, both chicken and burger, and fries are delicious! They have a good collection of craft beers. We highly recommend it! read more

It's been a while since I was there. My sister knows the owners (or at least the owners back then). All I know is that my experience matches what I've read which is the sad, disappointing and frustrating consensus that this place just isn't what it once was when it was featured on "Triple D". Note to current owners: What's the point in cutting corners to save in food cost if it destroys the thing that made you special? I ate at the Land Park location two nights in a row after my sister took me there to try Dad's burger because I had to have it again. Before that, I NEVER had the same dinner two nights in a row like that and haven't since either. If you know how to do it right, why do it any other way?! I really hope someday you can bring this place back to the standards that you had so long ago that landed it on Food Network. Until then, I'll be waiting because I cannot handle the disappointment of coming to enjoy my favorite burger ever and walking away feeling so let down again. read more

I guess a disclaimer of sorts is that we came for breakfast/brunch on the singular day they serve it, so maybe they are not as experienced, or they just don't put as much effort, into their breakfast meals. This restaurant was also on an episode of Diners, drive-ins, and dives....so perhaps a breakfast review is not fully reliable. I will still sally forth with my review. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast with a biscuit. The steak itself was good, albeit super thin, and the gravy was nice and hot. The potatoes were cooked well. Now, then, you would think a brunch service would know how to cook eggs. My over medium eggs were underdone....so much so they were more raw than over easy, and there was runny undercooked white all over my plate. The biscuit had no flavor and had the texture of an uncooked English muffin. Our server was attentive, and everyone seemed nice enough. Definitely no qualms regarding the staff. They alone kept this a 3 star review. Unfortunately, they sneak in a credit card surcharge without telling you. I don't appreciate being charged an extra few dollars when I'm already spending $40 on breakfast. I probably wouldn't come back for breakfast.....but as they only serve it for a couple of hours on Sundays, I may give it a second chance for a dinner. Maybe..... read more

Dad's Kitchen - Chicken fried steak, undercooked eggs, and a texture free flavorless bisvuit - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Great environment staff Is wonderful definitely great food definitely will be returning

Breakfast tacos are so good. Mimosas are good. It's really chill. Give them all your money you won't regret it

We have always enjoyed the food here. It has great flavor and it's fresh from their kitchen. Brunch is our favorite time to go. read more

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Amazing spot. Had their BLTA with extra bacon and fried brussel sprouts with bacon. Such a brilliant combination!! Love this spot! Come for happy hour too!! read more

This is the last trip we make to Dad's. It's unfortunate because the location is close, the employees are all so friendly and nice, the beer selection is solid, but the food is more consistently average to bad than it's good. Order the standard burger and you'll probably be fine. But most other item's just aren't very good. The problem today was getting a to go order and the chicken in the spicy chick sandwich was super thin, super dry and super burnt. I would have been fine waiting a bit for the cook to cook another piece correctly but to let what we received go out in a to go box is embarrassing. It was gross. If we had dined in we wouldn't have paid for it Ive been hearing more and more complaints from family and friends about your food quality. You no longer have my business or my recommendation. read more

Dad's Kitchen - Would you eat this burnt piece of chicken for $15? My wife sure couldn't. It tasted burnt, bitter and absolutely awful. - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I ordered the Breakfast BLT that came with about 7 pieces of quality bacon. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The tots were seasoned with an onion salt that gave them a slight onion ring flavor. I didn't notice the 2nd piece of bread until I was halfway done because it was on the bottom of everything so I ate it like an open-faced sandwich. My wife's Benedict was also cooked perfectly. The ham was thick and delicious. 5 stars for the food. The blonde hostess was on it. The purple haired girl looked like she was tripping balls and wasn't sure what planet she was on, but there was nothing about their service that was bad. read more

Dad's Kitchen - Dad's Benedict. - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Do not waste your money here. No clue what happened over the years but the food is not edible now. The Dad's burger was flavorless, I gave it to my dog. The ranch tasted like pure mayo, it used to be good and seemed homemade. Only a matter of time before this place closes at this rate read more

The food was good the location was clean and very relaxed. I met an old friend there and had a great time. I had a burger that was very solid. Definitely a small town feel. read more

Great atmosphere and the food is amazing. I have tried a few appetizers and last time I ordered the french dip. I think it was one of the best french dips I have ever had. I need to check out the Sacramento location :) read more

My husband and I are enjoying exploring the Fair Oaks area as we recently moved here. I have always seen dad's kitchen sign as I drove past Hazel, but I'm so glad we have stopped by a few times! The overall ambience and vibe of the place is very laid-back and cool. They have a wraparound bar and outside seating that is dog friendly! we have come for brunch and for dinner and both times I really enjoyed the food. My husband's burger and fries kind of guy, and the burger is very delicious, the bun is always really soft and quality of meat is supreme! I am a huge fan of Caesar salad I always order it wherever I go, and I will see if this place has one of the best Caesars I've had. I think it's the homemade croutons I don't know what it is about them but they are so bomb! Come by for a chill atmosphere and good easy food! read more

Dad's Kitchen - Ceasar Dads Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Dad's Burger with bacon and bleu cheese is a perfect combination of rich flavors. Recommended.

Waited 10 minutes to be seated. Waitresses walked by me repeatedly, but nobody ever spoke to me or came to seat me, so I left.

The restaurant itself is so cute. Loved the atmosphere. The breakfast on the other hand, was subpar. Ordered eggs, potatoes, ham, and a biscuit with gravy. The biscuit was so hard I could not eat it. Eggs were overcooked. read more

I had a Cuban and fries. It was ok. 6/10. The fries were average steak fries. The service was decent. The prices are high and they do charge a credit card fee. $22 with tip for the sandwich and fries wasn't worth it for me. read more

Our favorite burger spot, Dads Burger is always my go to. Always happy to support friendly local establishments :)

Food was good, ambience was warm and cozy on a cold rainy night. The service was fantastic. Kena did a wonderful job taking care of us. Nitro stout was good and Kena even found a wine my wife liked, which is not an easy task. Thanks again for the hospitality and we will see you again. read more

So this place never fails to disappoint! I've been coming here for several years now, and the food is always incredible. They have a fun rotating beer and cocktails list which makes this feel fresh and exciting every visit. The overall price is a little on the higher end, but the overall fiber and experience, the restaurant gives off as well worth it. I tried the fried pickles for the first time, and they were out of this world, savory and delicious, of course, dipped into copious amounts of ranch dip. It was a pretty busy night when I came with a couple of girlfriends most recently, but that didn't stop our server from popping by multiple times to make sure we were well taken care of, case in point when we had asked for lots of ranch dip, and, a plate with eight sides of ranch showed up! We all got a good laugh and it was a fun girls night out read more

Dad's Kitchen - Soooo much ranch dip - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I wanted to add that that i had waited hours for my game to come on and spend hundreds of dollars before being told they wouldn't turn on the game they promised me. read more

One of the best damn burgers in Sac. Dad's kitchen works some magic with the Dad's burger. Blue cheese and bacon built right into the burger crust. Yeah I said it. Super delicious. Lots of beers on tap. Can't go wrong with the beer here. They usually have 1 (or 5) of all the different types of beer. They do have wine but I'm not sure about the wine selection. Full bar as well with happy hour. read more

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My husband and I both ordered the French dip. Not sure where on the cow the beef came from but it was so gross! Overdone and greasy. French dip should be roast beef medium. The bread was tasteless as well as the au juice. Waste of money! read more

First visit .. Saturday mid-morning I loved seeing they are animal friendly!! Dogs are allowed in the patio, but one guest big dog didn't like the others and I was afraid it was going to attack. Luckily the owner put he/she in the car but it was a warm day so not a fan of that either. Also saw a cat inside sun bathing on a table in the bar section. Service: Was greeted & seated quickly. Sat in the patio because it was a beautiful day! Waited for my friend and when she arrived we were able to order drinks timely but after that we waited a while to order; had to waive down the staff to place an order. However staff was very friendly Food: I ordered the California Omelette w/ side of hollandaise sauce. Big portion, potatoes were ok and could've used more seasoning read more

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A great local spot. Staff is friendly and helpful. Full bar service and good food options including some vegetarian options.

Ordered through door dash and wow was it delicious! Spicy chicken sandwich was amazing, mashed potatoes were A+! My wife had Cuban sandwhich and loved it! We will be going in next time to try it in person but so far 5 STARS! read more

Dad's Kitchen - Spicy chick sandwhich - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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I came with my family and we placed a takeout order. The servers were nice and gave us a menu. It was a 15 minute wait. We ordered a croissant sammie and dad's classic breakfast sandwich with a side of fries. It was delicious and I recommend. It looks like a good spot for indoor/outdoor dining and even takeout! read more

Great food, great people, great ambience. Definitely recommend trying out the new specials that they come out with monthly!

I actually really enjoyed the food and the service! It was my first time - but our kind waitress, Payton, did an awesome job explaining what is popular and what her favorite dishes are. We ordered the weekend special burger and the turkey burger with french fries and they were both made well. In my opinion, the food is priced a little too high since it doesn't match the quality, but it's all good. They do have a variety selections from drinks to food and housemade desserts. I understand some of the other reviews mentioned the food was dry or service wasn't the best - but at the time that we went, everything went by smoothly since our waitress along with the other staff members were helpful, which made it an overall positive experience. Yummmm read more

Dad's Kitchen - Cool interior - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Super yummy brunch spot (and I imagine any meal spot), that is super cozy inside! The staff is attentive (but not too attentive), nice and they seem to really enjoy working here. I love the decor and the bar is just too cool! I got the California omelette and my love got the ham and eggs. The omelette had tons of chopped bacon and fresh tomatoes and avocado in/on it and the fried potatoes were great! I loved the homemade jam and biscuit, too. The portions were extremely generous! You have to try this gem! read more

Dad's Kitchen - Cali omelette - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Food was good, service was great. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for good food and a great place.

I've been coming to Dad's since it opened. I get pretty annoyed when ignorant people complain about things like: the lobby size (were you just looking for something to complain about?), a weak margarita (who goes to American food on Cinco de Mayo and complains about it‍), or my fav, the idiot who said they called for the first time (during covid) to place a phone order, and they had to wait. And my favorite, the god mom owner. I would refuse your dog too. It's a dog. Why would anyone want to eat a meal next to your dog? I don't, and I love dogs. I love the atmosphere, my kids like it here, and the food and service are good. As far as what to order, stick to the popular dishes shown but happy hour also has some yummy stuff. read more

Went to Dads today just for the hell of it, had a special, smash burger. It was done perfectly and made to order, plenty of fries. I have been coming here for a couple years and it's always good. Thank you guys, good job! Stay safe and we will see you soon. read more

Drunken chick sando on S.D was savory and yummy. Service was impeccable and the ambience was low key.

Really amazing and thought out blue cheeseburger. My expectations were not very high but I'll tell you, the flavors were so good with the light spice and the light blue cheese flavor. One of the best burgers I've had in a very long time!. Good service. Negatives, beer was warm and the dining area was really dirty. The edges of our table were caked with food read more

For those of you craving good old American comfort food, "Dad's Kitchen" will have you covered. Their main focus are their mouth watering burgers but also a nice variety of sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and even full-on specialty plates. I had first visited Dad's way back in 2010 at their original location directly on Freeport Blvd. However, this was my first time dining at their Fair Oaks location. Situated directly on Sunset Ave. and about 1/2 block away from Hazel Ave, this Dad's location is actually kind of hidden in the sense that its away from the busy street. That actually adds to this being a standalone family restaurant. And its a perfect location since they get a lot of customers from Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova. When my lady and I arrived on the evening of Friday 8/31/18 at around 7:00pm, it was a packed house; both inside and out. We patiently waited for about 15 minutes before our table is ready. Since the weather was perfect, we decided on dining outside which offers very generous seating. The inside was also spacious that offered plenty of ample seating. This place can almost pass as a brew pub since they have a very generous bar with a full-on beer menu as well as a nice wine and cocktail selection. Service here was very efficient as our waitress was quick in bringing out waters and eventually our drinks. She went with their strawberry-lemonade margarita while I had a pint of their craft beer. As far as the food, I decided on ordering something other than their burgers so I went with their "Meatloaf Plate". This consisted of a thick cut of glazed meatloaf with their house-made honey hardwood smoked bacon wrapped completely around it. This also included garlic mashed potatoes & gravy and buttered corn on the cob with Parmesan cheese. As far as the time it took from what my order got placed to when it was brought out to my table, it was only 7 minutes. Which gave me the impression that they probably nuked all the items in the oven. Either way, the taste of my meatloaf was delicious and hit the spot. I loved the saltiness of the caramelized bacon combined with their house-made gravy on the meatloaf. The mashed potatoes were also creamy as I loved the chunks of potatoes inside and the gravy drizzled throughout. The corn had a seared roasted taste to it much like how my mom used to cook it at her house. Since it was a Friday evening, we figured why not indulge a little bit more? So we ended up sharing their "Macaroni & Cheese". Oh my goodness this was huge and very filling. There was three types of cheeses (fontina, cheddar, and parmesan) complete with a healthy dose of Panko bread crumbs on top. Definitely worth every penny of the $8 we spent on that. All in all, "Dad's Kitchen" in Fair Oaks is a fine dining establishment if you're not counting the calories while looking for huge portions that will get your belly full. When I factor in the above average service, sizable portions. and overall experience, I will give this place a very respectable four stars. read more

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For a place that was in Diner's, Drive-in's and Dives, it sure didn't meet any expectations. We arrived at 1:15 pm to realize it was an unadvertised brunch menu. The breakfast potatoes were deep fried and unimaginative. The chicken fried steak was extremely thin with under seasoned gravy. The biscuit was a drop style, but only about an inch thick. It looked like it was the last one made and they ran out of dough. The only hamburger on the menu had a bun that was so dry, it fell apart on the first bite. The French fries were steak style and could be Gould on any menu at any average place or in the frozen food section. All I can say is this place must be living on it's former reputation because if people like the food items we ate, I'm disappointed in the Fair Oaks food culture. Wait staff was sub par. No tell of the specials. No suggestions. Had to tackle her to get a straw or refill. Next time I will stay home and have a PB&J. read more

Really surprised how many good reviews Dad's Kitchen gets. Last 3 times I've been here I've gone away disappointed. Today is my last time for Dad's Kitchen, FO. The thing that bothered me the most today was the S-L-O-W service on a night where the restaurant was not that busy. Waited at the front counter about 5 minutes or more before anyone even came out to acknowledge my guest and I. Waited at our table for 10+ minutes before a waiter came by to introduce himself. Ordered 2 waters and 2 beers. 20 minutes later still no water and still no beers. Went to check on it. "Oh, they will be up soon". Are you brewing the beer or serving it? Another 10 minutes , 30 minutes total after ordering, the beer arrived. "Where's our water?" That finally came later after I asked for it again. Ordered fish and chips. Both mine and my guest's were soggy, over cooked, well-done fish. At that point I was deciding, do we just send it back and say this night was not meant to be? Did not want to go elsewhere and start over, so we ate the greasy, overdone fish without saying anything. It was not worthy of the two stars I've posted above. $60 plus+tax for two very mediocre dinners and a beer. Probably should have gotten another beer to wash the taste of overdone, greasy fish out of my mouth, but would it take another 1/2 hour to get it? Life is too short for poor service and marginal food. Will be talking this establishment off my list. read more

Good ol fashion cowboy cookin. Good juicy burgers and the fried pickles were delicious. Went here with some coworkers and the bartender made fantastic drinks and they had great beers too. Definitely suits the name with major dad vibes going on all around. It is however I bit on the pricier side, but what isn't in this economy these days! read more