Mother's Day Brunches on Long Island

Show Mom she’s loved by taking her out to a special brunch on Mother’s Day. These hidden gems will delight her taste buds… and she doesn’t have to clean up afterward! Be sure to call ahead to make reservations in advance.

Nassau

The Carltun
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
12pm
$49, children $20
In addition to all of the usual buffet-brunch stations, this elegant brunch offers a fish grill, and a kids’ corner with mac and cheese and chicken fingers and French fries. There’s a complimentary Bloody Mary, mimosa, or glass of wine in it for mom and the rest of the grown-up crew. Pricing may be at the higher end, but the ambience and the food are worth it. Afterward, walk off the extra calories with a stroll through Eisenhower Park!

Garden City Hotel

45 7th St., 
Garden City
516-877-9385

Seatings at noon 
and 3pm
$74, children 12 and under $37
Held in the Grand Ballroom, the Mother’s Day brunch at the Garden City Hotel celebrates moms in grand style. Gourmet offerings at this deluxe buffet include basil-crusted lamb chops, slow-roasted London broil, and chilled Maine lobster.

Glen Cove Mansion
200 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove
516-671-6400
Seatings at 1pm and 4pm
$55, children 4-12 $27, children 3 and under free
The mansion offers a meal inspired by the historic menus of the Gold Coast era, including a complimentary glass of champagne or passionfruit mimosa.

The Library Cafe
274 Main St., Farmingdale
516-752-7678
10am–3pm
$21.95, children $10.95
The Library Cafe will treat you like a queen this Mother's Day: Each table is assigned a waiter that will serve you without your having to get up for seconds. Some of the food choices on that a day are: buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict, home fries and a decadent dessert assortment. A regular menu will also be available.

Thyme Restaurant
8 Tower Pl., Roslyn
516-625-2566
10am–3pm
$25, children 10 and under $13
Thyme's a la carte brunch includes dishes such as French toast, steak and eggs, a crab cake sandwich, grilled chicken cobb salad, grilled fillet of salmon, and so much more. A complimentary brunch cocktail is included. Meal options are also available for children.

The Waterview Club
45 Bayville Ave., Bayville
516-628-3111
12–3pm
$42.95, children 4–10 $21.95
A Continental station, potato croquettes, fruit and imported cheeses, a Mediterranean salad display, and shrimp bar of just a few of the culinary delights offered at the Waterview Club on Mothers’s Day. 

Canterbury Ales
46 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay
516-922-3614
Brunch will be served until 2:30. All moms receive a complimentary appetizer…and dads gets to enjoy an impressive selection of American and international beers.

Mill Creek Tavern
275 Bayville Ave., Bayville
516-628-2000
Seatings at 11am and 1:30pm
$28.95, children under 12 $14.95
Enjoy brunch in a warm and cozy atmosphere at a reasonable price.

Mitch &Toni's
875 Willis Ave., Albertson
516-741-7940
11:30am-3pm
$24.95, children 12 and under $12.95
Specializing in American cuisine, the Mitch & Toni’s Mother’s Day brunch is not to be missed.

Novita
860 Franklin Ave., Garden City
516-739-7311
11:30am
$39.95, children $17.95
With an exceptional wine list and delicious homemade pasta, Novita is a top pick for Nassau county families. Make reservations early to avoid being closed out.

Soundview
111 Lattingtown Rd., Glen Cove
516-945-3800
11am-3pm
$24.95

Thom Thom
3340 Park Ave., Wantagh
516-221-.8022
11:30am and1:30pm
$29.95, children 6-12 $14.95
Unlimited mimosas or sangria for moms will complement the steak and seafood specialties nicely.

Suffolk

Blackwells
141 Fairway Dr., Wading River
631-929-1800
11am–2pm
$34.95, children 12 and under $16.95
Among the brunch selections are pan-seared striped bass, antipasto displays, a prime-rib carving station, homemade breakfast stations, and fresh-fruit displays.

Captain Bill’s
Seatings at 12 and 3pm
$38, children 4–12 $16, children under 4 $6
Captain Bill’s is another favorite of my family’s. Set right on the bay, the picturesque setting is perfect for a Sunday brunch. The Mother’s Day brunch buffet offers a carving station, entrees in hot chafing dishes, assorted cold platters and salads, and a dessert station.

Danfords Inn
Seatings at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 6pm
$48.95, children 4–12 $19.95, children under 4 free
This buffet brunch offers more than 50 gourmet items, including made-to order omelettes, carving stations, assorted cheeses, fresh fruit, and freshly made breads and pastries.

Gurney’s Inn
12–4pm
$33.95, children 12 and under $19.95
Gurney’s offers an affordable brunch for moms. This seaside buffet brunch offers an omelette station, a waffle and cheese blintz station, a carving station, a Viennese table, and lots of hot entrees. Moms get a complimentary mimosa.

Land's End
80 Browns River Rd., Sayville
631-589-1888
12–4pm
$40, children 6-12 $19, 5 and under $9
Located on the Great South Bay, Lands End hosts a Mother’s Day Brunch with an array of seafood, pasta, and a carving board with ham, beef, and turkey. There is also a cold and hot buffet and an array of homemade desserts. After brunch, be sure to take a stroll around the gardens.

Lombardi's on the Sound
44 Fairway Dr., Port Jefferson
631-473-1441
Seatings begin at 11am
$46, children 3–10 $20, children 2 and under free
A kid's buffet, pasta table, breakfast presentation table, and several traditional Italian dishes and various other delicacies will be served. An unlimited-shrimp bar will also be available.

Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
431 E. Main St., Riverhead
631-208-9200 ext. H2O
Seatings at 10:30am and 12:30pm
$34.95, children 3–12 and seniors over 62 $29.95, children 2 and under free
The aquarium is offering a buffet brunch in its all-new Sea Star Ballroom including carving stations, pastries, and desserts. Brunch includes free all-day admission to the Aquarium. 

Windows on the Lake
235 Lake Shore Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma
631-737-0088
10:30am–3:30pm
$48, children 3–12 $24, children 2 and under free
Surrounded by picturesque views of Lake Ronkonkoma, this Mother’s Day brunch boasts a smoked-salmon display, made-to-order Belgian-waffle station, breakfast and lunch selections and an international cheese display.

Macs Steakhouse
12 Gerard St., Huntington
631-549-5300
$36.95, children $12.95
Two different rooms and impressive brunch menu options. There’s an incredible wine list. Interested? Make your reservation online!

Michael's Maidstone
28 Maidstone Park Rd., East Hampton
631-324-0725
10am-3pm
$35, children under 10 $14.95
Enjoy a taste of the East End! Mother's Day brunch served buffet style, including some fantastic desserts.

Molly Malone's
124 Maple Ave., Bay Shore
631-969-.2232
Seatings at 10am and 12:30pm
$32.99, children 7-12 $16.99, children 3-6 $10.99
Irish-American cuisine in a friendly setting. Buffet-style brunch will be served until early afternoon.

Shandon Court
115 E. Main St., East Islip
631-581-.5678
10:30am-1:30pm
$26.95, children 3-11 $15.95
Taking the kids out on Mother’s Day? Enjoy Irish-American cuisine in a family-friendly setting.

Additional reporting by Dara Stewart