Dad's Kitchen • Fair Oaks

Comfort food, cold pours, and a neighborhood welcome.

Pull up a chair for scratch-made staples, weekend brunch, and live tunes under the trees. From the original Dad's Burger to seasonal specials, we keep things cozy, colorful, and full of hometown flavor.

  • Dad's Burger encrusted with bacon and blue cheese on an artisan bun.
  • Weekend brunch plates like chicken fried steak & eggs and French toast.
  • Shareables including Southwest Egg Rolls, loaded tots, and more.
Plates of comfort food and cocktails at Dad's Kitchen
Dad's Kitchen patio at sunset

Today's Hours

  • Mon – Fri11:30 am – 8:30 pm
  • Saturday10:30 am – 8:30 pm
  • Sunday10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Call (916) 241-9365
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Neighborhood comfort food in Fair Oaks

Find us near Phoenix Park for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and easygoing evenings.

Address

8928 Sunset Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Just up the road from Phoenix Park with plenty of patio seating.
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Hours

Stop by any day of the week.
  • Mon – Fri
    11:30 am – 8:30 pm
  • Saturday
    10:30 am – 8:30 pm
  • Sunday
    10:00 am – 7:00 pm

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(916) 241-9365

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A warm welcome

Bright, inviting, and always a good time

We love that moment when friends reunite over a round of drinks or families dig into a table full of comfort food. Dad's Kitchen is designed for lingering—think sun-drenched patio lunches, cozy booths, and a soundtrack of local musicians.

Scratch-made classics

Hand-cut fries, house sauces, and the burger that started it all.

Weekend brunch vibes

Bloody Marys, chicken fried steak & eggs, and sunny mornings on the patio.

Friends raising glasses at Dad's Kitchen
From the kitchen

Comfort classics with a Dad’s twist

Our crowd-favorite plates balance scratch-made comfort food with a little California creativity. Whether you're craving crispy, cheesy, or veggie-forward, there's something with your name on it.

Dad’s Burger

Half-pound patty crusted with bacon and blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Aleppo spread.

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

Pounded, breaded steak with sausage gravy, two eggs any style, and your choice of sides.

Hot Blonde

Grilled chicken, Swiss, avocado, cucumber, tomato, roasted peppers, spinach, and pepper plant sauce.

Southwest Egg Rolls

Chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, and cheese served with house avocado dipping sauce.

Why locals love Dad’s

Come for the food, stay for the neighborhood vibe

Good people, good plates, and a relaxed atmosphere right here in Fair Oaks near Phoenix Park.

Scratch-made comfort

From tacos and wings to hearty sandwiches, everything is made to order with bold flavors.

Beer, wine & spirits

Rotate through California brews, classic cocktails, and brunch-worthy Bloody Marys.

Live music & events

Catch local bands on the patio, trivia nights, and more community hangouts all week long.

Never miss a night at Dad’s

Music lineups, brunch specials, and behind-the-scenes bites live on our socials. Join the crew and stay in the know.

On the calendar

Upcoming live music & events

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