Mother’s Day Takeout or Dine-In Brunch and Dinner Ideas in Rhode Island

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This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10, bringing with it the hope of more sunny days. And who better to share it with than our moms, who’ve worked the hardest to keep us healthy and happy? Show your appreciation however you like: with a five-star meal, an all-day event, or even a relaxing day at home—just don’t forget the “I love you’s!”

Bellini Providence and The Beatrice 

Bellini Providence’s team has curated an elevated Mother’s Day prix fixe menu for $135 on Sunday, May 10. You and mom can indulge in decadent Italian-inspired dishes such as lobster ravioli with roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes and braised veal cheek with truffled mashed potatoes, then finish up with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Fined the full menu here and make reservations here. 50 Westminster St., Providence, 401-331-4050 bellinirestaurant.com/providence

If you’d like to extend the celebration into a full weekend, book the Beatrice’s “Suite for Mom” package. The offering includes a stay in a signature room or suite, two welcome Bellini cocktails upon arrival, and a luxury take-home gift of Matouk cashmere sleeping socks. Learn more and book here.  90 Westminster St., Providence, 401-443-2960, thebeatrice.com

Feast and Fettle

Order all the goodies that mom could want and have it delivered straight to your door. Grab a sweet snack of seasonal cookies by Levain Bakery, a rest and refresh spa set by Marigold & Grey, a fresh floral bouquet by FreshSends, and/or a sip and savor afternoon kit of coffees and teas by Mah-Ze-Dahr. Find the Mothers Day packages here. Order by noon on Friday, May 8, for delivery on Saturday, May 9. feastandfettle.com

Wright’s Farm Restaurant

Bring the whole family along to celebrate mom with a delicious, homemade dinner. Wright’s Farm, family-owned-and-operated for fifty years, has played host to generations of families as they celebrate the holidays together, and Mother’s Day is no exception. The meal starts with freshly baked rolls and a tossed salad with their famous Italian dressing. Follow it up with large helpings of pasta with homemade marinara sauce, signature French fries and juicy, tender chicken for $19.50 per adult ($10.50 for children) or a fourteen-ounce sirloin steak with unlimited sides for $32.50. For dessert, keep it simple with some of Wright’s Farm’s famous chocolate and vanilla ice cream rolls, mixed with chocolate sprinkles and a chicken-shaped chocolate all for $1.50. Bring mom to the Wright Farm Gift Shop afterwards to browse the latest in fashion and jewelry from Ivory Ella, Vera Bradely, Cape Cod Jewelry and Dune, to name a few, or shop for toys and candies and sample their fudge made on the premises. 84 Inman Rd., Smithfield, 401-769-2856, wrightsfarm.com

Tiverton Farmers Market

Spend Mother’s Day at the Tiverton Farmers Market for the annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tiverton Middle School, located at 10 Quintal Dr. in Tiverton. Whether you’re on the hunt for a unique gift, a fun family outing, or just an excuse to treat yourself and mom, you can explore a diverse array of artisanal foods, grab n’ go meals, jewelry, artwork and functional pottery. Don’t miss the selection of herbs, plants, flowers and vegetables for your garden. There will also be live music with the Anderson-Gram Duo. Tiverton Middle School Gymnasium, 10 Quintal Dr., Tiverton, tivertonfarmersmarket.com

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Edgewood Cheese Shop

Celebrate mom in style with a beautiful platter of decadent cheeses and accouterments.  This year Edgewood’s platter includes assorted cheeses, meats, dried fruit, jams, nuts, sliced baguette and crackers.  The platter is available in three sizes (starting at $117) and is only available by pre-order for Mother’s Day weekend. Pre-orders can be made by phone or online here. If you’re looking for more gift ideas, Edgewood’s Cheese Club can deliver a selection of cheeses — complete with tasting notes and pairing suggestions — to her door monthly. 1828 Broad St. Cranston, 401-941-2400, edgewoodcheeseshop.com 

Providence Riverboat Company

Celebrate Mom with a beautiful day on the water, filled with amazing sights, mimosas and quality time. The fifty-minute cruise is packed with local sights and PVD charm and comes with complimentary mimosas for ages twenty-one and older. The cruise departs at 10 a.m. Learn more about booking here.  101 Dyer St., Providence, 401-580-2628, providenceriverboat.com

Mother Pizzeria

On Mother’s Day, starting early at 11 a.m., Mother Pizzeria will feature live music by Briana White, specialty brunch cocktails and exciting additions to the menu (think sourdough focaccia with prosciutto cotto, fried egg and bechamel). 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, 401-324-5500, motherpizzeria.com

Giusto

Giusto will be open on Mother’s Day for lunch from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and dinner from 4–9 p.m. Chef and owner, Kevin O’Donnell — who is also a James Beard semifinalist this year — is featuring dishes exclusively created for this day with dishes for the kids as well. Book here. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, 401-324-7400, giustonewport.com

Sarto 

Celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch at Sarto from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Indulge in modern Italian brunch dishes, such as pancetta frittata, Eggs in Purgatory (aka poached eggs with Fra Diavolo sauce) and Nutella Crespella (crepes topped in Nutella) while sipping on bottomless mimosas and bellinis, or perhaps a cold brew martini for an extra kick. 86 Dorrance St., Providence, 401-270-0790, sartoprovidence.com

Sakonnet Vineyard 

Mother’s Day cheers at Sakonnet Vineyards. Photo courtesy of Sakonnet Vineyards/ by Blake Swanson.

Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early with Sakonnet vineyard on Saturday, May 9. The historic vineyard is collaborating with Amber Rose Floral Design to host a build-your-own-bouquet experience from 2–5 p.m. Also be sure to sip on their award-winning wines and enjoy live music by FrankenPhil. 162 W Main Rd., Little Compton, 401-635-8486, sakonnetwine.com.

Track 15 

If mom is looking for a fun Mother’s Day outing, you’re going to want to head to the new Track 15 food hall on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You and mom can indulge in live portraits by Sydney Darrow, permanent jewelry with Linked and sweet treats from Sweet Lorraine’s Chocolates. Menu specials will include huarache de queso from Dolores, abra-kebabra (soft lentil dumplings in a seasoned sweet creamy yogurt) from Little Chaska, Turkish eggs (Cilbir) from Tolia, and Jonah crab salad from Dune Brothers.Specialty brunch cocktails will also be available, including classic Bloody Marys/Marias, palomas, tequila sunrises, mimosas, screwdrivers and Irish coffees. 1 Union Station, Providence, track15ri.com

Red Stripe

Take mom out for an upscale brunch and dinner with all the best comfort food. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Red Stripe will be including a selection of special additions to its full menu. For an appetizer, try the prosciutto wrapped asparagus finished with a balsamic glaze. Dinner specials include grille swordfish provencale, baked stuffed shrimp, filet mignon with shrimp scampi and lobster ravioli. Sweeten the deal with warm apple crisp or strawberry cheesecake for dessert and pair it all with a bottle from their extensive wine list, or a seasonal cocktail, to make your meal unforgettable. 465 Angell St., Providence, 437-6950, redstriperestaurants.com

The Chanler at Cliff Walk 

For Mother’s Day, The Chanler at Cliff Walk is hosting a four-course prix fixe menu with dishes such as fluke crudo, Narragansett Creamery burrata salad,  roasted lamb loin, domestic wagyu filet mignon, Garganelle pasta and Georges Bank scallops, followed by a selection of confections from their Parisian-inspired confiserie. Guests can savor their Mother’s Day celebrations on the fully enclosed, heated terrace, to the tune of a live jazz duo and panoramic views of Easton’s Bay. The cost is $135 per guest and the menu can be viewed here. 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, 401-847-1300, thechanler.com

Oak Bakeshop

Oak Bakeshop is taking pre-orders until Friday for pickup orders of a fruit tart, lemon merigue tart, a roasted asparagus and bacon quiche and take and bake cinna buns. Order here before Friday at 11:55 p.m. 130 Cypress St., Providence, oakbakeshop.com

Aroma Joe’s

Aroma Joe’s is celebrating every day heroes and giving away free coffee to the community. On May 10, moms can visit any one of their cafes to get a free 24 oz. iced drink (in-store + QR code offer). See website for locations. aromajoes.com

Courtland Club

Enjoy a Mother’s Day-themed or anyone-themed brunch at Courtland Club with Paula’s from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Book reservations to savor Paula’s special brioche French toast with rhubarb-strawberry-rose compote and crème fraîche, spring Nicoise salad, a bagel platter with citrus-coriander cured salmon and more, served with coffee and cocktails. 51 Courtland St., Providence, 401-227-9300, courtlandclub.com

Ten Prime 

Chow Fun Food Group’s Ten Prime Steak and Sushi and Ten Prime Seafood in downtown Providence will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, with expanded hours from noon to 8 p.m., with full menu offerings and holiday specials. Ten Prime Steak & Sushi will feature specials including the Empress Roll and pan-seared Arctic char, while Ten Prime Seafood will offer dishes such as lamb lollipops, lobster risotto, linguine frutti di mare, surf & turf and featured desserts including a chocolate volcano cake for two. Ten Prime Seafood will also have live acoustic music from R.D. King from 6-9 p.m. on Mother’s Day. 55 Pine St., Providence, 401-453-2333, tenprimesteakandsushi.com; 123 Empire St., 401-642-0770, tenprimeseafood.com

Newport Restaurant Group

Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) is celebrating Mother’s Day at each of its restaurants. Avvio Ristorante, located in Garden City Center in Cranston, is featuring a watermelon and feta salad. 90 Hillside Rd, Cranston, 401- 942-2900, avvioristorante.com

Iron Works Restaurant will offer a brunch buffet on the restaurant’s second floor from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $46 per person and $22 per child, tax and gratuity are additional. Iron Works will resume its regular a la carte service from 3 to 9 p.m. Call to make a reservation. 697 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, 401-739-5111, ironworkswarwick.com

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar will offer a selection of specials in addition to its full menu. Appetizer specials include a strawberry and goat cheese salad and a soft-shell crab sandwich and an entrée special of pan roasted halibut with stinging nettle gnudi (dumplings). 1 Sayer’s Wharf, Newport, 401-846-2260, mooringrestaurant.com

22 Bowen’s, located on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, will feature a selection of specials for lunch and dinner, in addition to the full menu.  Appetizer additions will include scallop crudo and beef carpaccio, and entree specials will include a Petite Surf and Turf: 7oz filet and grilled jumbo shrimp and herb-crusted grey sole with white asparagus, pea and mint risotto, crispy prosciutto, and an herb salad. 22 Bowens Wharf, Newport,  401-841-8884, 22bowens.com

Waterman Grille, located at 4 Richmond Square in Providence, will host a brunch buffet from 9:30 a.m. to  p.m., and is open for dinner service from 3 to 9 p.m. The buffet includes house-baked breakfast pastries, fresh cut fruit, artisanal cheese, deviled eggs, a chilled roasted vegetable platter, and a mezze platter with carrot hummus, beet tzatziki, olives, feta, hummus and pita. The entree station will include challah French toast; scrambled eggs with crème fraiche and chives; eggs Benedict with English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise; Waterman salad; escarole Caesar salad; stuffed sole with crab, shrimp and bay scallops, lemon caper butter sauce, and bread crumbs; cheese tortellini with pomodoro and parmesan cheese; roasted chicken with sherry cream, charred onions and spinach; glazed seasonal vegetables and more. There will be a carving station featuring marinated beef top round. 4 Richmond Sq., Providence,  401-521-9229, watermangrille.com.