Passion Fruit Prime — Weekend Brunch
Steel Pan Brunch
Live Entertainment. Select Mimosas. Island Mornings.
The most joyful two hours of your weekend. Live entertainment, select mimosas, and a brunch menu that honors the richness of island mornings — every Saturday and Sunday at Passion Fruit Prime.
The Experience
Brunch the Way the
Islands Intended
In the Caribbean, Sunday morning is sacred. It's the sound of steel pan drifting through open windows. It's the smell of ackee and saltfish from the kitchen. It's the unhurried joy of a morning that belongs entirely to you and the people you love.
The Steel Pan Brunch at Passion Fruit Prime is our love letter to that tradition — brought to New York with the full luxury and culinary excellence our guests expect. Live entertainment, select mimosas, and a menu that honors the richness of Caribbean and Liberian morning culture.
Live Steel Pan
Every Saturday & Sunday — no recordings, no playlists. Real musicians, every session.
Brunch Hours
Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Last seating at 1pm. Reservations strongly recommended.
Groups Welcome
We accommodate groups of 2–80. Private room available for 10–20 guests. Full buyout available.
Select Beverage Options
Three select tiers — Rum Punch, Cocktails, or Mimosas & Champagne. 2-hour beverage window per table.
Chef's Brunch Table
Saturday only — 6-seat counter experience with live chef commentary. Book in advance.
Heritage Brunch Series
Monthly themed brunch celebrating a specific Caribbean island or culinary tradition.
Brunch Packages
Choose Your Morning
Three brunch packages designed for every occasion — from a casual Saturday morning to a full celebration.
The Island Morning
$65/person
Our signature brunch experience — a three-course Caribbean brunch menu with one select beverage tier of your choice, live entertainment, and the full Passion Fruit Prime atmosphere. The perfect Saturday morning.
- Three-course brunch menu
- One select beverage tier (2 hours)
- Live entertainment
- Welcome rum punch on arrival
The Heritage Brunch
$95/person
An elevated brunch experience featuring our extended Heritage Brunch menu — five courses celebrating Caribbean and Liberian morning traditions — with select cocktails, a chef's table commentary, and a dedicated server for your table.
- Five-course Heritage Brunch menu
- Select cocktails (2 hours)
- Chef's table commentary
- Live entertainment
- Dedicated table server
- Welcome champagne
The Collector's Brunch
$145/person
The ultimate Passion Fruit Prime brunch — our full Heritage Brunch menu paired with select champagne and a curated rum flight from the Rum Vault. For those who believe Sunday mornings deserve to be extraordinary.
- Full Heritage Brunch menu
- Select champagne (2 hours)
- Curated rum flight (4 expressions)
- Chef's table commentary
- Live entertainment
- Personalized menu card
Beverage Program
Two Hours. Your Choice.
Choose your beverage tier — add it to any brunch package for a 2-hour window. All tiers include our welcome rum punch on arrival.
Rum Punch Program
+$28/person
Our signature rum punch — made fresh in-house with aged Caribbean rum, fresh tropical juices, and house-made syrups. Three rotating punches available each weekend, crafted by our bar team.
What's Included
- Passion Fruit Rum Punch
- Hibiscus & Ginger Punch
- Coconut Mango Punch
- Seasonal rotating punch
Select Cocktails
+$42/person
Our select cocktail program — choose from our brunch cocktail menu including Caribbean classics, house originals, and seasonal specials. Includes the rum punch program.
What's Included
- All rum punch options
- Passion Fruit Daiquiri
- Sorrel Spritz
- Hibiscus Mule
- Coconut Old Fashioned
- Liberian Sunrise
Select Mimosas & Champagne
+$55/person
Select mimosas and sparkling wine — curated selections from our cellar, served tableside throughout your brunch. Includes a welcome glass of our house champagne on arrival.
What's Included
- House champagne (welcome glass)
- Rotating champagne selection
- Prosecco option
- Champagne cocktails on request
The Brunch Menu
Island Mornings on the Plate
A selection from our current brunch menu. Our menu rotates seasonally — ask your server about this week's specials.
Starters
Jerk Salmon Eggs Benedict
House-cured jerk salmon, poached eggs, scotch bonnet hollandaise on toasted cassava bread
Plantain French Toast
Thick-cut brioche soaked in coconut custard, topped with caramelized plantains and rum syrup
Liberian Pepper Soup
Traditional West African pepper soup with goat meat, yam, and aromatic spices — a morning ritual
Coconut Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed Caribbean shrimp in coconut cream over stone-ground grits with scotch bonnet butter
Mains
Oxtail Hash
Slow-braised oxtail, crispy potatoes, caramelized onions, topped with two poached eggs and jerk gravy
Jerk Chicken & Waffles
Crispy jerk-marinated chicken thigh on a coconut waffle with passion fruit maple syrup
Steakhouse Brunch Board
Sliced dry-aged ribeye, scrambled eggs, roasted vegetables, and house-made hot sauce — for the serious brunch guest
Ackee & Saltfish
Jamaica's national dish — sautéed ackee and salted cod with scotch bonnet peppers, onions, and tomatoes
Crab Cake Royale
Caribbean blue crab cakes, avocado cream, micro greens, and a citrus vinaigrette
Whole Roasted Snapper
Market fish roasted whole with herbs, citrus, and scotch bonnet — served with rice and peas
Brunch Cocktails
Passion Fruit Daiquiri
Fresh passion fruit, aged white rum, lime, and a touch of honey — the house signature
Sorrel Spritz
Hibiscus sorrel, prosecco, ginger, and fresh citrus — light, floral, and perfectly Caribbean
Rum Punch Royale
Our signature rum punch elevated with champagne — the brunch drink of champions
Coconut Mimosa
Fresh coconut water, champagne, and a float of aged rum — the most refreshing morning drink in New York
Liberian Sunrise
Aged rum, fresh orange juice, grenadine, and a dash of Angostura bitters — sunrise in a glass
Hibiscus Mule
Hibiscus-infused rum, ginger beer, fresh lime, and mint — served in a copper mug over crushed ice
Desserts
Rum Cake
Traditional Caribbean rum cake soaked in aged rum — dense, moist, and deeply aromatic
Coconut Panna Cotta
Silky coconut panna cotta with mango coulis and toasted coconut flakes
Plantain Tarte Tatin
Caramelized plantains in a buttery pastry shell with rum caramel and vanilla cream
Hibiscus Sorbet
House-made hibiscus sorbet with fresh berries — light, tart, and the perfect finish
Live Steel Pan
The Sound of the Islands
Steel pan music was born in Trinidad in the 1930s — created by Afro-Trinidadian communities who transformed oil drums into one of the most beautiful instruments in the world. It is the sound of resilience, creativity, and Caribbean joy.
At Passion Fruit Prime, we honor that tradition by featuring live steel pan at every brunch service — no recordings, no playlists. Real musicians, playing real music, creating the atmosphere that makes our brunch unlike anything else in New York.
Reserve Your TableLive Performance Every Session
Our resident steel pan musician performs live at every Saturday and Sunday brunch — creating the soundtrack for your morning. No recordings. No playlists. Real music, every time.
Caribbean Repertoire
From traditional calypso and soca to jazz standards and contemporary Caribbean music — our musicians bring a repertoire that honors the full breadth of Caribbean musical culture.
Interactive Performances
Our musicians engage with guests — taking requests, sharing the history of steel pan music, and occasionally inviting guests to try the instrument. Brunch is a participatory experience here.
Special Guest Artists
Once a month, we host a special guest steel pan artist — bringing in musicians from across the Caribbean diaspora for a featured performance during the Heritage Brunch Series.
Chef Features
Beyond the Brunch Menu
For guests who want to go deeper — our chef-driven brunch experiences bring the kitchen to the table.
The Chef's Brunch Table
Every Saturday, our Executive Chef hosts a special Chef's Brunch Table — a 6-seat counter experience where guests watch the brunch menu come to life in real time. The Chef narrates each dish, shares the cultural stories behind the recipes, and takes questions throughout the service.
From $125/person
Saturdays only — limited to 6 guests
Heritage Brunch Series
Once a month, we host a special Heritage Brunch Series — a themed brunch celebrating a specific Caribbean island, West African country, or culinary tradition. Past series have featured Jamaica, Liberia, Trinidad, and Martinique. Each series includes a guest chef, cultural programming, and a specially curated menu.
From $95/person
Monthly — check calendar for dates
Chef's Seasonal Menu
Our brunch menu rotates with the seasons — the Chef sources the freshest local and Caribbean ingredients each week and builds specials around what's at its peak. Ask your server about this week's seasonal specials when you arrive.
Included in all brunch packages
Every weekend
Private Brunch Events
Your Occasion. Our Stage.
From intimate celebrations to full restaurant buyouts — we create private brunch experiences that your guests will talk about for years.
Private Brunch Buyout
Reserve the entire Passion Fruit Prime dining room for your private brunch event — up to 80 guests. Custom menu, dedicated bar program, and live steel pan music curated for your occasion.
Custom pricing — contact for quote
Private Brunch Room
Our private dining room is available for intimate brunch gatherings of 10–20 guests. Full brunch menu, dedicated server, and the option to add select beverages and live entertainment.
From $85/person + room fee
Corporate Brunch Events
Impress your team or clients with a private corporate brunch at Passion Fruit Prime. We handle every detail — from custom menus to AV setup to branded welcome cocktails.
From $95/person — minimum 20 guests
Celebration Brunches
Birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, anniversaries — we create custom brunch experiences for every milestone. Custom cakes, personalized menus, and a dedicated events coordinator.
From $75/person — minimum 10 guests
Guest Voices
Sunday Mornings, Remembered
"The Steel Pan Brunch at Passion Fruit Prime is the best thing I do in New York. Every Sunday. The music, the food, the rum punch — it's not brunch. It's a ceremony. I've brought every person I love here."
Keisha M.
Regular Guest — Every Sunday
"We hosted our company's annual brunch here and it was the most talked-about event we've ever done. The private room, the custom menu, the live steel pan — our team felt genuinely celebrated. Passion Fruit Prime is in a class of its own."
Jonathan A.
Director of Operations, Tech Company
"The Oxtail Hash and the select rum punch — I dream about this combination. The Chef's Brunch Table on Saturday is worth every penny. Watching the chef work while learning about Liberian breakfast traditions was one of the most memorable mornings of my life."
Amara D.
Food Blogger & Regular Guest
Reserve Your Table
Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 3pm. Last seating at 1pm.
Reservations are strongly recommended — especially for the Chef's Brunch Table and Heritage Brunch Series. We recommend booking at least one week in advance for weekend tables.