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Dine at Mayflower Inn and Spa Farm-fresh seasonal cuisine that showcases New England’s incredible bounty

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Farm-Fresh New England Cuisine

Celebrating elegant countryside rusticity, the epicurean program at Mayflower Inn & Spa honors the deep connection between the local land and the farmers and purveyors who nurture it. Whether dining in the bright, airy Garden Room or gathering in the handsome Tap Room- experience thoughtfully crafted cuisine led by Executive Chef Luke Dowdy, featuring dishes that are seasonal, inspired, and reflective of the surrounding countryside.

Unforgettable Dining

The Garden Room

Join us in the Garden Room, where Executive Chef Luke Dowdy brings his thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach to sophisticated New England dining, elevating woodland, coastal, and garden flavors through refined technique, seasonal inspiration, and the warmth of an intimate country gathering.
  • Breakfast: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM | Daily

  • Brunch: 10:30 AM to 2 PM | Saturday & Sunday

  • Lunch: 11 AM to 2 PM | Monday – Friday

  • Dinner: 5:30 – 9:00 PM | Friday & Saturday

Unforgettable Dining

The Garden Room

Join us in the Garden Room, where Executive Chef Luke Dowdy brings his thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach to sophisticated New England dining, elevating woodland, coastal, and garden flavors through refined technique, seasonal inspiration, and the warmth of an intimate country gathering.
  • Breakfast: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM | Daily

  • Brunch: 10:30 AM to 2 PM | Saturday & Sunday

  • Lunch: 11 AM to 2 PM | Monday – Friday

  • Dinner: 5:30 – 9:00 PM | Friday & Saturday

The Tap Room

Discover the handsome Tap Room, the Mayflower’s convivial, modern New England tavern-inspired space. A warm and hospitable community hub, The Tap Room brings together locals and guests to enjoy a selection of elegant countryside fare, focused on locally sourced cheeses and produce, and specialty cuts of game, fish, and meats. A quintessential New England dining experience.
  • 5:30 PM – 9 PM | Daily

The Tap Room

Discover the handsome Tap Room, the Mayflower’s convivial, modern New England tavern-inspired space. A warm and hospitable community hub, The Tap Room brings together locals and guests to enjoy a selection of elegant countryside fare, focused on locally sourced cheeses and produce, and specialty cuts of game, fish, and meats. A quintessential New England dining experience.
  • 5:30 PM – 9 PM | Daily

Executive Chef Luke Dowdy

Executive Chef Luke Dowdy leads the culinary vision at Mayflower Inn & Spa with a refined, seasonally inspired approach rooted in ingredient-driven excellence. Shaped by his tenure at some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens—including the Thomas Keller...
  • Indulge in bites and libations from our curated poolside menu as you relax by our outdoor pool this summer amongst the lush greenery of our idyllic countryside inn.

  • Experience dining at The Retreat at Mayflower Inn and discover New England's freshest, health-forward dishes before or after your sumptuous treatments during your stay at the spa. Enjoy our oasis of holistic health in the Connecticut countryside and recharge in the beauty of the natural world, while savoring fresh fruit, juices, soups and salads for breakfast and lunch.

    • Breakfast served until 11 AM
    • Lunch served after 11 AM