About Us
From the islands to your table — a story of flavor, family, and the pursuit of the perfect jerk chicken.
Born in Jamaica,
Raised in the Kitchen
Next Level Bar & Lounge was born from a simple belief: that great food brings people together. Our story starts in the hills of Jamaica, where generations of family cooks perfected the art of jerk — slow-marinated, fire-grilled, and seasoned with a blend of spices passed down through the years.
We brought that tradition to South Florida with one goal: to serve authentic Jamaican cuisine that tastes like home. Every dish on our menu is made from scratch using time-honored recipes — the same ones our grandmother used on Sundays, the same ones that made our family kitchen the heart of the neighborhood.
From our signature jerk chicken to our slow-simmered oxtail, every plate tells a story. And every story starts with the islands.
The Values Behind Every Plate
These aren't just words on a wall — they're the principles that guide everything we do, from sourcing to service.
Scratch Cooking
No shortcuts, no pre-made sauces. Every jerk marinade, every curry blend, every stew base is made in-house from whole ingredients.
Island Roots
We source ingredients from Caribbean farmers and purveyors whenever possible — because authentic flavor starts with authentic sourcing.
Community First
We're more than a restaurant — we're a gathering place. From family dinners to private events, our tables are open to everyone.
Next Level Every Day
We don't settle for 'good enough.' Every plate that leaves our kitchen is held to one standard: would we serve it to our grandmother?
More Than a
Kitchen Crew
Our kitchen isn't just a place where food gets made — it's where tradition gets passed down. Every cook on our team learns the old way: by watching, tasting, and doing it again until it's right.
We don't hire by résumé alone. We look for people who understand that cooking Jamaican food is about patience, pride, and respect for the ingredients. When you taste our food, you're tasting decades of collective experience — and a whole lot of love.
From the jerk pit to the bar, everyone at Next Level shares the same mission: make you feel like you just pulled up a chair at a family cookout in Kingston.
"This isn't just a restaurant — it's a taste of home. The jerk chicken took me straight back to my grandmother's yard in Montego Bay."— Marcus T.Google Review ★★★★★
Come Taste the Story
Every plate we serve carries generations of Jamaican tradition. We'd love to share it with you — whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth.