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The International Brunch Series

4.4
4.4
84 Reviews
$30 and under
American
The International Brunch Series is a blend of Afro-Caribbean cultures and a true celebration of black diversity. From chicken and waffles to jerk shrimp and jollof, our menu offers something tasty for everyone to enjoy. We are a LIT brunch party so prepare yourself for good music and dope vibes!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, African, Caribbean

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat 1:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (347) 889-8696

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Black

  • Executive Chef

    Tom Zalac

  • Neighbourhood

    Rockefeller Center Midtown

  • Cross Street

    299 Vandervoort ave Brooklyn, NY

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  1. Gem89

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience4
    The food is very bland. I would suggest eating before going, and only go to enjoy yhe drinks, hookah and vibes.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Had an excellent time at international brunch. Food was good ( jerk wings and Rasta pasta) and rum punch tower was punching. Servers had great energy. However the female security guard was SUPER handsy. I understand security is important but she checked every CREVICE of my body as well as my friends. Had me going through TSA for some Rasta pasta !
  3. alexp

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    The place is fine and my experience was going ok. I ended up accidentally leaving my credit card when I stepped out onto the rooftop. When I went to get it after they called me the lady told me that she’d given it to her manager and didn’t know where her manager had gone so she couldn’t find my credit card. I am there standing for about 10 mins and they still couldn’t produce my credit card. I have been back to places days after leaving my credit card and they produced it. Now 5 mins later and it’s nowhere to be found. That was certainly suspicious and left a really bad taste about this entire place. I accidentally left my credit card and it certainly felt like someone tried to keep it. I am never going back this thing.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience from beginning to end. The staff was amazing, vibes. Everything 10/10. Can’t wait to go back again.
  5. Casey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The perfect place to celebrate. The vibes were litt and I had a great time
  6. ErinB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The DJ was phenomenal definitely carried the entire brunch. The host make sure they know the birthdays and make you feel special celebrating your day. They only thing is I wish they’d allow more time for each brunch. There is a rooftop section to go to after your brunch but the speakers weren’t working so it wasn’t much fun
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    It was a great vibe just take a long time to get food and most items was sold out
  8. Wildstyle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food2service4ambience4
    Me in my family & friends had a good time. The food was ok to me but everybody has they own opinions. But the vibe is beautiful.
  9. EveA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Eve had a blast there celebrating my 36 birthday def will be back
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food2service3ambience5
    The vibes were everything… The drinks were decent. It’s definitely a very good time. My only complaint is the very small food menu. Please work on the food options and incorporate some things for vegans. Had an amazing time!!
  11. Nana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really fun place, I would say its for the younge crowd. Very energetic, plays music to keep u moving. The food took forever but thats okay because the music was a distraction.
  12. Quita

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing experience!! Great vibe and food! My waitress was Coco and she was grrreat! Very attentive with all of the excitement and entertainment going on. I will definitely be returning when I come back to visit NYC!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It’s a dinner that turns into a club. The food was great and the drinks even better!
  14. IsisA

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Boy we had a timeee last night ! Ended my birthday month at Intl Brunch 4/30 and everything was AMAZING from the customer service via online & in person, immaculate vibes , great food RUM PUNCH WAS PUNCHING and the music great. Shoutout to the great staff Can't wait to come back
  15. ReggieH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Was rushed out because of another party happening on Saturday.. wouldn’t have booked on a Saturday. Saturdays should be treated as Sundays.
  16. TiaD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience3
    This was my first time at international brunch the music was great, the people were nice. The food was okay, I ordered pasta and my portion size was the size of my fist. It seemed like they didn’t have enough food for the second round of brunch. We also tried to order the thick mama but all the specialty drinks were sold out. Our waiter did the best to accommodate us which was appreciated. I had fun but I probably wouldn’t go back.
  17. kasey

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience5
    The vibe is just what you see on the internet. People are very friendly; security is very attentive and alert at all times. The food was limited due to the crowd (so we were told)
  18. TanayR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very upsetting! They had no food options available and food was not good and i had a party of 30, drinks were limited to only getting 2 glasses of the big mimosa glasses. No accommodations was made for not having any of the food options i sent in ahead of time for my guest, vibez was off and not what is being portrayed on social media!
  19. ShannelleS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Mostly everything was good. They ran out of certain food even tho I preordered the food for my party. The pitcher drinks were very very weak. And they just cut the music n started telling everyone to leave because the needed to setup for the Davis VS Garcia fight. Our waitress essence made all the difference because she was accommodating n patience as we figured out our substitutions for the missing food items.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My 35 birthday I chose to celebrate at international brunch the server was horrible she had a bad attitude she took advantage of us while under the influence my family paid the bill. The server came to me while I’m under the influence saying” y’all didn’t even look out for me” meaning my family left her no tip. I handed her 20$ cash and my sister zelle her 20$ after she made that comment. We expressed that your attitude was horrible towards us my other guests were complaining. On to the next issue all good was sold out they’ll come tell us choose something else once we do they end up bringing out what originally was ordered this is how they get over. Then the bill comes we are rushed to pay while intoxicated. They literally kicked us out the music just turned off party was over. Up booking I was told after brunch we’ll be sent to another room to party called the big room or boom boom room. That never happened. The server forced us to do bottle service I was told 3 bottles for 750 she ended up charging 900. 150 was gratuity so when she mentioned we didn’t look out for her she was just trying to get over. She said all big pitcher drinks are sold out but we kept seeing her bring them to other tables. She even told me they ran out of to go boxes so my food would have to be taken if I figured out a way. I believe we got over charged for items that never came out. I received a email from international brunch on 4/20 which was my bday requesting me to email everyone food order before Saturday 4/22 10am. I have 30 guest that was impossible. The best part about this experience was the music. The food was horrible they ran out of everything they forced us to substitute items that they no longer had. The 50$ hookah was good but over priced. My overall experience I’ll never go back or recommend to anyone I may have forgot to mention the gratuity included in the bill. She claim we didn’t look out. Another thing is I paid 100$ deposit I don’t see it deducted off the bill
  21. DessiahC

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Food could’ve been hotter but it was a great experience
  22. XavierJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The International Brunch Series was very lit. The music was lit, food/drink prices were reasonable, and the staff and security was extremely nice and respectful. Youll hear Hip hop, R&B, afrobeats, Soca, dancehall, etc etc. the DJ really embraced the Black, African, and Carribean cultures. Also after your brunch session, you could go upstairs to the biggie room to continue the party. 10/10 would recommend and probably will be sliding through again
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience4
    The food was not great, the menus was cut short and they did not have most of the items on the menu but everything else was a vibe
  24. Hxnter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    my birthday was everything I needed it to be! The food was okay, but I would definitely switch up my chefs & tweak the menu!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best experience. Good crowd,great music,good food. Overall great time. I will back.
  26. Zoey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing! The food was great the people where wonderful! The staff were outstanding the music phenomenal! I would recommend this place anytime I can’t wait to come back!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very lit experience with great food and drinks. DJ is great and the MC keeps the party going and everybody having fun
  28. Brunchqueen

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Always a vibe! Host are amazing and welcoming! It is a guaranteed fun time! Just wish there were vegan options, food menu is limited.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great place for a Birthday celebration. Will definitely be back the DJ was the best.
  30. Nyssa

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The event goes by very quickly. It seems even a bit rushed. Don't expect much space to dance. Also unless you buy bottles you probably wont get tipsy. The jumbo drinks are weak. The food was good, nothing to rave about. The staff was great and very nice. The hosts were cool too. My overall take away is that its not exciting as those social media post make it seem.
  31. tshaziaw

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great for birthday celebration. What I enjoyed most is how inclusive they were. Showing love to all those who came out to celebrate. Best night yet ! Thank you
  32. CrystalS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This place was amazing! Vibes were amazing, amazing DJ, and overall such a great time! Definitely coming back.
  33. LynetteC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything. The energy was unmatched!!! Food was delicious.
  34. Ninie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to go to for your BD brunch , good music , good vibes . You gonna enjoy
  35. LaLa

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I love how lively it is. The menu is really short and a few good items were no longer there for the evening set of people. But besides that I enjoyed
  36. ShemekaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Birthday Celebration!! Once you get inside and hear the music..feeling the vibe you will definitely have a good time!!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great vibes if you’re looking to have a birthday dinner and turn up all in one! Music was great! They have a coat check as well. Bring flats if you plan on dancing all night. Rasta Pasta was really good! Drinks was actually good as well, not watered down.
  38. NyeiraG

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food1service3ambience4
    Brunch vibes was top tier! My friends and I had a greaaat time! But the only thing is come prepared to wait for your food for a while and possibly not get what you ordered because they ran out of certain dishes. Food came out cold and hour and a half later from when we came in we were told there were no more waffles. We weren’t as mad because she discounted us on all the meals to account for that, but they gotta do better in the food aspect. Overall awesome time just need to do better in the kitchen!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so fun! The DJ was so dope and Very entertaining. The bartenders was all beautiful. Everyone was nice vibes was amazing def coming back
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing the vibe, the atmosphere and the food was amazing, the party was on as soon as we walked in.

FAQs

The International Brunch Series is rated 4.4 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The International Brunch Series

299 Vandevoort Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    299 Vandervoort ave Brooklyn, NY

  • Neighbourhood

    Rockefeller Center Midtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat 1:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, African, Caribbean

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Black

  • Executive Chef

    Tom Zalac

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch

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