02:31 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Father's Day events

Spike's Junkyard Dogs will offer a free hot dog or grilled chicken sandwich to all fathers who come to Spike's on Father's Day.

The King's Feast, interactive dinner theater at Hose Co. No. 6, 636 Central Ave., Pawtucket, offers a discount Saturday night of $3 per person for parties of six or more if Dad is in attendance. The six-course feast begins at 7:30 and regularly costs $35. Reservations are required: www.freewebs.com/kingsfeastinc or by calling (401) 722-7220.

LJ's BBQ, 605 Douglas Ave., Providence, will feature special brunch items in addition to those regularly offered at the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. brunch. For dads who prefer to cook out, there's a LJ's BBQ pork rib kit, fully smoked and ready to heat with instructions and sauce. (401) 274-1227 or www.ljsbbq.com.

Chelo's Hometown Bar and Grille will open early from 8 to 11 a.m. to serve a breakfast buffet at the Chelo's in Cranston, East Providence, Woonsocket, Wakefield, or at the Waterfront on Greenwich Bay. The cost is $7.99 for adults and $3.99 for kids under 10. For more info and phone numbers, visit www.chelos.com.

Casey's Grill & Bar, 191 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, offers a steak dinner special from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a 24-ounce bone-in Delmonico steak au jus with fresh vegetables and potato with a pint of Bass for $28.95. (401) 789-9714.

XO Cafe, 125 North Main St. (401) 273-9090, Ten Prime Steak & Sushi, 55 Pine St. (401) 453-2333, and Big Fish, 370 Richmond St., (401) 751-3474, all in Providence, will offer specials for Dad created by executive chef Nicholas Rabar.

Savario's, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry, will open on Father's Day with a carving, pasta, kid's and dessert station. The buffet times are noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m. The cost is $21.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and younger. There is no charge for children 5 and younger. (401) 821-1600.

Renaissance, 242 Atwells Ave., Providence, opens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the regular menu and specials offered. (401) 272-9610.

Conte's Restaurant, 578 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, will be open noon to 6 p.m., with salad bar and current menu. (401) 739-8998.

Raphael Bar Risto, Union Station, Providence, will open at 5 p.m. for WaterFire as well as Father's Day, with specials and the regular menu. (401) 421-4646.