Buffet brunch Orange, CT area...w/kids?

[Brens Mom]

Our favorite brunch to go to when we're taking the kids was Dakota's in Milford but it's recently closed. We're having family in town on 3/16 and would all like to go to brunch together, preferably not too far. I was hopeful that the Bear and Grille would be a good sub but the only reviews I've seen so far (on Trip Advisor) aren't promising. ]

Would love any suggestions, thanks!

[shoreline]

it may be 'below' the snobs on this board, but hometown buffet opens early in the morning on weekends.

[simalibim]

The Brunch at Bear and grille is fantastic. There are many choices ranging from breakfast to salmon to prime rib. All done very well. I would recomend this restaurant to anyone and I eat at alot of restaurants across the region.

[cheereeo]

I ditto simalibim. While I am not a fan of Bear and Grille for lunch/dinner, their brunch is fantastic and the staff are very pleasant and accommodating. We recently went with a party of 19 for my son's baptism and it was great. They also have a room for party of 25+--on our last visit, there was actually a small wedding taking place in that room with the brunch afterward. I, like mmalmad, above also think Brewhouse in SONO looks good for brunch but I have not yet been. Also, have heard that La Luna in Branford has good brunch, but also have not personally been.

[redfox697]

If your crew is adventurous, Coromandel on route 1 has an excellent Indian brunch.

[tom40]

The perfect choice is Coromandel at 185 boston post rd.Better to reserve your table.This place has great deal for $12.95 and they have the best indian food in Connecticut.web site www.coromandelcuisine.com.

[Brens Mom]

Thanks for the suggestion! It looks awesome to me and I will definitely try it one day...but the rest of my crew (except my 2 year old who's definitely mama's boy when it comes to being a foodie!) wants regular ol' american type breakfast/brunch fare.

[mmalmad]

Not in the Orange, but I recently ate at the Brewhouse in South Norwalk,
and it looked like thet have a great buffet brunch