Taste the Islands

Authentic Jamaican Flavor
Meets Tropical Vibes

Bold jerk chicken, handcrafted tropical cocktails, and the warmest island hospitality — right in your neighborhood. Dine in, take out, or let us cater your next celebration.

4.9 ★ (200+ reviews)
Voted Best Caribbean Cuisine 2025
From Our Kitchen

Flavors That Transport You

Every dish tells a story of Jamaican tradition — fresh, bold spices, open-flame cooking, and ingredients that sing with island soul.

Signature Jerk Chicken
Flagship$22

Signature Jerk Chicken

Slow-marinated in our house jerk spice blend, grilled over pimento wood, served with rice & peas and fried plantains.

Stew Peas
Friday Favorite$24

Stew Peas

Rich coconut stew with red peas, salted oxtail, pig foot & dumplings — slow-simmered island comfort in every spoonful.

Curry Goat
Chef's Pick$28

Curry Goat

Tender, bone-in goat marinated in Caribbean spices, braised in our signature curry gravy with potatoes and fresh herbs.

Island Roots, Bold Flavors

Where Every Meal Feels
Like a Celebration

Jamaican cuisine isn't just food — it's rhythm, history, and heart. At Next Level, we honor generations of island cooking with every dish: jerk spice blends ground fresh each morning, seafood sourced with care, and the unmistakable smokiness that only pimento wood grilling delivers.

From our signature jerk chicken to rum-glazed seafood and sweet plantain desserts, each plate brings the warmth of the Caribbean straight to your table.

Chef-Crafted Recipes
Fresh, Local Ingredients
Tropical Cocktails
Warm Island Hospitality
Learn Our Story
Aluminum tray of fried chicken wings and drumsticks garnished with purple and white edible flowers
Grilled whole fish arranged on a clear tray with fresh lettuce and yellow flower garnish
Golden-fried chicken pieces in disposable container garnished with yellow and purple edible flowers
Authentic Jamaican Cuisine
After the Sun Sets

The Lounge Comes Alive

When the plates are cleared, the lights go low. Our lounge transforms into a tropical escape — handcrafted cocktails, island beats, and the kind of vibes that turn one drink into an unforgettable night.

Signature Cocktails

Dark rum punches, mango mojitos, and coconut daiquiris crafted with fresh tropical fruit — each sip is a mini vacation.

Happy Hour

Join us weekdays 4–7 PM for half-off select cocktails, $5 Red Stripe, and complimentary jerk chicken sliders at the bar.

VIP Lounge

Reserved seating areas, bottle service, and a curated premium rum collection — perfect for celebrations and special nights out.

DJ booth with turntables and laptop in foreground, crowd dancing in dimly lit venue with stage lighting

Tropical Rum Punch

From the Kitchen

Friday's Special Menu

Every Friday we slow-simmer the classics — rich stews, tender braised meats, and island-style rice. Call ahead to place your order, or walk in and dig in.

  • Stew Peas

    Rich coconut stew with red peas, salted oxtail, pig foot & dumplings — slow-simmered island comfort.

  • Curry Goat

    Tender, bone-in goat marinated in Caribbean spices, braised in our signature curry gravy.

  • Fried Chicken

    Crispy, golden fried chicken seasoned with tropical herbs and island spices.

  • Cow Foot & Skin

    Traditional slow-braised delicacy simmered in a deeply seasoned brown gravy.

  • Rice & Peas

    Coconut-infused rice with red kidney beans and island herbs.

  • Seasoned Rice

    Ackee, saltfish & shrimp blended with sweet peppers and fresh herbs.

  • White Rice

    Perfectly steamed long-grain rice.

  • Oxtail (Specialty)

    Friday Favorite

    Fall-off-the-bone braised oxtail in rich gravy — a Friday favorite. Available while supplies last.

Additional menu available including seafood — cook to order.

Visit us: 3670 N State Rd 7, Lauderdale Lakes 33319

Caribbean harbor — bringing island atmosphere to our restaurant

15+

Years Experience

10k+

Happy Guests

Our Story

Bringing the Islands Home

Next Level Bar & Lounge was born from a simple idea: that great food brings people together. Our head chef grew up in the hills of Jamaica, learning to cook over open flames with recipes passed down through four generations.

Every dish on our menu is a love letter to the islands — from the slow-smoked jerk chicken to the coconut curry shrimp and the homemade festival dumplings that our regulars can't stop talking about.

We're more than a restaurant. We're a gathering place where families celebrate, friends reconnect, and everyone leaves with a full belly and a fuller heart.

Meet the Team & Our Story
Come Through

Find Your Paradise

We're right in the neighborhood, ready to welcome you with open arms and the smell of jerk on the grill.

Our Location

3670 N State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

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Hours

Monday — Thursday11:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday — Saturday11:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Happy Hour (Mon—Fri)4:00 PM — 7:00 PM
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