Go Big: Full Buffet Brunches
We’ve reached out directly to many restaurants across southeastern Connecticut to confirm their Mother’s Day offerings, pricing, and formats so you’re not guessing when you make a reservation. If you see an asterisk (*), it simply means we weren’t able to confirm details with that location at the time of publication, but we’ll continue updating this guide as more information comes in. Mother’s Day has a way of sneaking up on people, and the last thing you want is to be calling around Sunday morning hoping for a table that doesn’t exist.
As you go through the list, you’ll notice most restaurants are offering special Mother’s Day menus served à la carte, meaning you order individual dishes off a curated menu rather than committing to a set price. There are also a couple of prix fixe options, which means a fixed-price meal with multiple courses already structured for you. We’ve focused this guide on restaurants in and around southeastern Connecticut, with a strong pull toward Mystic and the shoreline. No matter where you land, one thing is consistent across the board: make your reservation as soon as possible. Some spots are already filling up, and the rest won’t be far behind.
If you’re leaning toward a buffet experience, the largest and most expansive option on this list is at Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. Their Classic and Premium offerings are built on scale… we’re talking carving stations, made-to-order options, and a wide spread that goes well beyond a typical brunch. The Premium tier steps it up even further with elevated selections like seafood on ice, lobster bisque, and a broader range of high-end dishes. It’s the kind of place where you don’t have to decide between breakfast or lunch or dinner… You take a lap and build your own version of the day.
1. General Stanton Inn — Price Unconfirmed – ⭐4.3
4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 | (401) 364-8888 | Learn More
A traditional full buffet experience featuring carving stations, classic brunch favorites, hot entrées, fresh salads, and a rotating selection of desserts, offering a relaxed, all-in-one option in a historic setting just outside Westerly, Rhode Island.
2. The Spa at Norwich Inn — $85 — ⭐4.4
607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360 | (860) 425-3500 | Learn More
An expansive Mother’s Day buffet at The Spa at Norwich Inn featuring chef-attended stations, fresh seafood, carving options, and a wide mix of brunch favorites in an upscale setting.
3. La Luna — $70 — ⭐4
35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT 06320 | (860) 326-7258 | Learn More
A large-scale Mother’s Day buffet at La Luna Ristorante featuring breakfast classics, made-to-order omelets, carving stations, Italian specialties, fresh seafood, and a full dessert spread, all paired with a complimentary brunch cocktail in a relaxed, family-style setting.
4. Mohegan Sun – Uncas Ballroom – CLASSIC — $79
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382 | (888) 226-7711 | Learn More
A large-scale Mother’s Day buffet at Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom featuring a wide selection of breakfast favorites, carving stations, fresh salads, hot entrées, and a full dessert spread, offering a classic buffet experience with something for everyone in a spacious, high-energy setting.
5. Mohegan Sun – Uncas Ballroom – PREMIUM — $101
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382 | (888) 226-7711 | Learn More
A premium Mother’s Day buffet at Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom featuring an elevated spread that goes beyond the classics, with highlights like a seafood on ice station, rich lobster bisque, upgraded carving selections, and an expanded dessert display. Designed as a more indulgent experience, the Premium offering layers in higher-end options while still delivering the full variety and scale of a large buffet, making it the most expansive and upscale choice on the list.
6. Ocean House (Ballroom) — $150 — ⭐4.5
1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, RI 02891 | (855) 678-0364 | Learn More
A high-end Mother’s Day buffet at Ocean House in Watch Hill featuring a coastal-inspired spread with a raw bar, chef-attended omelet station, carved meats, seasonal salads, and elevated entrées, all set in a refined seaside ballroom. The experience goes beyond the plate with live music, a flower truck where you can create your own bouquet, and a dedicated cocktail station, finishing with an extensive dessert display that leans into elegant, spring-inspired sweets.
7. Rocks 21 — $72 — ⭐4
3 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355 | (860) 536-9604 | Learn More
A well-rounded Mother’s Day brunch buffet at Rocks 21 featuring carving stations like porchetta and prime rib, made-to-order omelets, breakfast favorites, fresh seafood-inspired entrées, and a full spread of sides and desserts, all paired with live music in a bright waterfront setting. The experience balances classic brunch comfort with a few elevated touches, making it a strong all-around option for families looking for variety without going overly formal.
8. Venice Restaurant and Lounge — $44.95 — ⭐4
165 Shore Rd, Westerly, RI 02891 | (401) 348-0055 | Learn More
A classic Mother’s Day brunch buffet in Misquamicut featuring an omelette station, carving station with roast prime rib and roasted pork loin, breakfast favorites like bacon, sausage, eggs, French toast, and home fries, plus Italian-inspired dishes including cheese tortellini with prosciutto and peas in cream sauce, chicken francaise, and baked cod with lemon parsley panko.
All Mother’s Day Brunch Options (At a Glance)
Below is a curated list of Mother’s Day brunch options across southeastern Connecticut and nearby shoreline towns, organized to help you compare quickly without bouncing between tabs. For each restaurant, you’ll find the format of service (à la carte, prix fixe, or full buffet), pricing where available, location, contact info, and a direct link to their website for reservations or menus. We’ve also included Google review ratings to give you a sense of overall customer experience, not just what’s being offered on paper. The goal here isn’t to overwhelm you with options… it’s to give you a clear, side-by-side look at what’s out there so you can make a confident decision fast, before the best reservations disappear.
Google Rating | Restaruant | Description | Website | Phone | Address | Price |
4.5 | The Port of Call | "French Afternoon Tea" | https://www.85thdaygroup.com/upcoming-events/mothers-day-brunch-at-the-port-of-call | (860) 980-3648 | 15 Water St, Mystic, CT 06355 | * |
4.4 | Aspen | A la Carte | https://www.opentable.com/booking/restref/availability?rid=19471&correlationId=83407f38-253b-4f92-bc77-6948dcb1c265&restRef=19471 | (860) 395-5888 | 2 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 | NA |
4.8 | Dock 9 | A la Carte | https://dock9-ct.com/ | (860) 980-8011 | 22 Bayview Ave STE 49, Stonington, CT 06378 | NA |
4.3 | Engine Room | A la Carte | https://www.85thdaygroup.com/upcoming-events/easter-at-engine-room-7jjtg-n8ged-p5ggf | (860) 415-8117 | 14 Holmes St, Mystic, CT 06355 | NA |
4.4 | Flanders Fish | A la Carte | https://flandersfish.com/great-eats/ | (860) 739-8866 | 22 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333 | NA |
4.1 | Fornarellis | A la Carte | https://fornarellis.com/colchester-fornarellis-events | (860)-531-9160 | 112 Halls Hill Road, Colchester, CT, 06415 | NA |
4.4 | Jealous Monk | A la Carte | https://www.jealous-monk.com/events/sunday-brunch | (860) 536-6665 | 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 | NA |
4.3 | Milestone | A la Carte | https://www.opentable.com/r/milestone-mystic-groton | (860) 980-8787 | 12 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355 | NA |
4.6 | Noah's | A la Carte | https://noahsfinefood.com/sunday-brunch-specials/ | (860) 535-3925 | 113 Water St., Stonington, CT 06378 | NA |
4.5 | Oyster Club | A la Carte | https://www.oysterclubct.com/ | (860) 415-9266 | 13 Water St, Mystic, CT 06355 | NA |
4.5 | Shipwrights Daughter | A la Carte | https://www.shipwrightsdaughter.com/events/mothers-day-brunch-2026 | (860) 536-7605 | 20 E Main St, Mystic, CT 06355 | $75 |
4.8 | The Tin Peddler | A la Carte | https://www.thetinpeddler.com/menu | (860)245-4249 | 230 Norwich Westerly Rd | NA |
4.7 | Owl and Dove | Buffet* | https://www.owlanddovect.com/ | (860) 495-2386 | 1 W Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 | * |
4.4 | Kensington at Norwich Inn & Spa | Full Buffet | https://thespaatnorwichinn.com/event/mothers-day-buffet/ | (860) 425-3500 | 607 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360 | $85 |
4 | La Luna | Full Buffet | https://lalunaristorante-nl.com/ | (860) 326-7258 | 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT 06320 | $70 |
NA | Mohegan Sun - Uncas Ballroom - CLASSIC | Full Buffet | https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D00647ADDC09024 | (888) 226-7711 | 1 Mohegan Sun Blvs, Uncasville, CT 06382 | $79 |
NA | Mohegan Sun - Uncas Ballroom - PREMIUM | Full Buffet | https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D00647AD1AD8833 | (888) 226-7711 | 1 Mohegan Sun Blvs, Uncasville, CT 06382 | $101 |
4.5 | Ocean House (ballroom) | Full Buffet | https://www.oceanhouseri.com/events/#!/e/mother-s-day-buffet-in-the-ballroom-7df5b851 | (855) 678-0364 | 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, RI, 02891 | $150 |
4 | Rocks 21 | Full Buffet | https://rocks21.com/mothers-day-2026/ | (860) 536-9604 | 3 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355 | $72 |
4.2 | The Helmsman | Full Buffet | https://www.helmsmankitchen.com/menus/mothers-day-menu | (860) 326-0360 | 625 North Road, Groton, Ct, 06340 | $80 |
4.4 | Stone Acres Farm | Prix Fixe | https://www.85thdaygroup.com/upcoming-events/mothers-day-at-stone-acres-farm-dmzgt-4jlnn-wyk8s | (860) 245-5127 | 393 North Main StreetStonington, CT 0637 | $65 |
4,6 | Via Emilia | Prix Fixe | https://viaemiliamystic.com/ | (860) 415-4840 | 24 West Main Street, Mystic, Connecticut 06355 | $69 |
For the Ones Who Do Everything
At the end of the day, Mother’s Day isn’t really about the menu or the setting… It’s about creating a moment where Mom gets to feel appreciated without lifting a finger. It’s the pause in the routine, the slower pace, the shared table where conversations stretch a little longer, and no one is rushing off. Whether it’s a quiet brunch by the water, a lively buffet with the whole family, or something in between, what matters most is the time you carve out together. So pick your spot, lock in that reservation, and give her a day that feels just a little easier, a little warmer, and fully hers.
Last modified: May 9, 2026