Morikami Museum celebrate Father’s Day with special dining experience

Slow-roasted duck will be served at the Cornell Café on Father's Day. [Photo by the Morikami Museum]

Families looking for a unique Father’s Day outing can combine Japanese cuisine, cultural exploration and scenic gardens during a special celebration at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on Sunday, June 21.

In honor of Father’s Day, the museum’s popular Cornell Café will offer a special lunch feature overlooking the Morikami’s tranquil lake and Japanese gardens.

The featured entrée will be a slow-roasted duck served with a citrus-orange glaze, cilantro-infused rice and a seasonal vegetable medley. The Father’s Day special is priced at $29. Guests can also enjoy a Father’s Day beverage promotion featuring two Sapporo beers for $10.

Yamato-Kan building overlooking the lake. [Photo by Morikami Museum]

The dining experience offers families an opportunity to celebrate "chichi" — the Japanese word for father — while enjoying the museum’s distinctive blend of culture, cuisine and natural beauty.

Following lunch, visitors can explore Morikami’s six distinct Japanese gardens, which showcase traditional landscape design and provide a peaceful setting for a leisurely afternoon. Guests may also tour the museum’s exhibits highlighting Japanese art, history and culture.

Located on a 16-acre campus in western Delray Beach, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is one of South Florida’s premier cultural attractions and serves as a gateway to Japanese culture through exhibitions, educational programs, festivals and garden experiences.

Cornell Café will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Father’s Day. Museum admission is required to access the restaurant.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.