I was skeptical from the 3 star rating but after digging further, decided to take a chance through DoorDash bc I was really craving Jamaican food. The food ended up being great! We ordered the beef patties, chicken stew with rice and plantains, vegetable roti. Everything was really tasty and reminded me of Jamaican food you'd get in NYC. I did think the chicken stew portion was a bit small for the price and they forgot our extra order of plantains. Other than that, I'm really happy to have found this place for those cravings. read more

Disclaimer --Ordered via Doordash Food was mediocre but let's start with the PROS: Jerk Chicken - flavorful and juicy Plantains - standard Beef patty - not bad, but I've most definitely had better. Escoviched Fish - again, not bad--but not memorable CONS: Mac & Cheese - so stiff, no flavor. Oddly tasted mustard in there. Peas & rice - where are the peas? It was all rice. Flavor was light. Overall the food lacked the level of spice & flavor I expect from Jamaican food. read more

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Don't know if we enjoyed this place because of the seeming endless amount of booty shorts in the place or the perfectly crafted cocktails...either way 7of10.... read more

Level 13 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

I forgot I had a pocket knife in my purse and the security took it and told me to see in the end of night to get it back. He told me his name was Edward and when I went back at the end of the night, I was told they fired that security "for being too aggressive with people". Not worth the hassle plus the cover charge IMO read more

Came here for the R&B Brunch with Nivea. It was my first time and I found free parking outside on the street due to it being a Sunday. The vibes were great the entire time I was there from being checked on the way in to getting a few drinks at the bar to receiving good service when ordering our food. There were only three options on the menu but I wasn't complaining as long as one of the options was veggie. I got the vegetarian chicken and waffles, which was delicious! We got a great table close to the stage and the DJ was playing the jams up until Nivea performed. When Nivea arrived, a few of us got in line to meet her in a private room one on one for a few minutes before her performance. It was the best experience. She was so humble. Her performance was amazing and everything overall was great! Loved the venue and would definitely come back for another event on the regular. read more

Level 13 - Nivea! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

Reall real... strange. I wouldn't call it charming. Not an after work place. More like a dance place. I LOVE the food!!! Drinks menu is a plentiful!!! The Staff are sweet and fun! The ambiance isn't for me, but the younger crowd seems to enjoy it!!! You can order lunch on door dash or Yelp, if you're like me... lol read more

This review is solely based on the beef patties. They're so good I dream about them. I don't know what their secret is but their dough is super flaky. The filling is generous and really good! I actually ordered one to split with my boyfriend and that was a huge mistake. We ended up ordering several more. I've been here before, but whoever was working behind the bar today had exceptional customer service. I asked for a side of their orange pepper sauce which is amazing on the beef patties. I came back a second time and she remembered I like the orange sauce with it and packed it with my Togo order. read more

Level 13 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

I have never seen a business dealing with food/drink with such poor management in terms of sanitary conditions, and nuisance for the neighbors. A lot of noise outside, a trash (see photos). If you care about your health, avoid at all costs, give your money to business who cares about their patrons and surroundings. read more

Level 13 - This the trash outside the restaurant, webster side. They don't manage a simple trash collection and it is like this for about 3 weeks! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

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I Tried here before and it was ok see previous review. My friend tried it and said things has changed and channa was cooked and soft for the vegetarian roti. So I'm came back a year later and it was good and taste better so I wanted to follow up and say its a good spot when ya feeling fa sum island food. I was satisfied! And will come back to support. read more

Lucky 13 is my go to spot. I used to cook for a Jamaican restaurant in another town so I know what the deal is. Get the beef patties The oxtail is fall off the bone good The curry goat is my GOAT The Jerk Chicken is fire I'm not a fan of the coleslaw that comes with it. I normally just ask them to not put it. my boyfriend loves it though. I wish there was an option to change the sides on the dishes. I'd even pay more for steamed cabbage over coleslaw read more

Don't know what happened but the flavor/sauce for the jerk chicken and oxtail were WAYYYYY off and, I'm sorry to say this, but borderline gross! They were SWEET, not authentic tasting. Almost tasted like sweet BBQ sauce mixed with sweet and sour sauce, with a reddish pink tint. Wish we took a picture; only have pics from the previous times we ordered. This is our fourth time getting food here because we've always loved it. However, it never tasted how it did tonight and it has been at least 5-6 months since we been here so something must have changed. The only thing decent was the goat soup and beef patty. We ordered a large punch ($10 at that!) and instead received their ginger juice, which my husband didn't like (or order), so he didn't finish it. Our total was technically $69 but ended up being $100 because of all the additional fees and tax for delivery. Would probably not risk blowing money here again for fear that it would be as bad as it was today. Complete surprise at such a huge difference from previous times and such a let down when we waited over an hour for the delivery and were very hungry and excited to finally receive it. read more

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I am always in search of authentic Caribbean food. It's hard to come by in the bay. Since shelter in place I have been ordering from level 13 every other week! The ox tails and the curry chicken are my go-to's. Recently, I picked up my order for a bunch of my friends since we were doing a low key (SIP) bday gathering. We had the jerk chicken, ox tails, curry chicken, Richards bake and fish, jerk with garlic sauce, and my new favorite: roti!!! I had no idea how fantastic the staff were, since I had been ordering delivery until now. Meeting the staff when I picked up the food made me love this place even more! They greeted me with big smiles and so much kindness. I tried their fresh ginger drink and wow! I am even more of a fan of this place since that experience of their welcome. Yay for authentic Jamaican and Trinidadian food! Takes me back to Jamaica and Brooklyn! read more

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The oxtails would have been nice if the portions were bigger. It was soooo not worth the price. The saving grace was the Jamaican patties. read more

Level 13 - My order - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

I have yet to physically go to Level 13 as we've been in shelter in place - but - WOW Anyone from the East Coast longing for that amazing Caribbean spice and flavor please give this spot a try. I feel like I'm in Brooklyn! This is FIRE! Oh and the cocktails! I SO HOPE Alameda County / CA permits delivery of cocktails after shelter in place is lifted. This is a game changer! I've ordered the Rum Punch, Pine Ginger, & Spiked Sorrel....at times I struggle not ordering all 3. Not sure who the owner or chef are but I'm sure there's a story behind this spot because this food is prepared with some serious love. read more

Food made my stomach hurt on two occasions. Not sure what the problem is. Turned me off. read more

Level 13 - Oxtails - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

Sometimes you just need some spicy jerk chicken, rice & pea, a beef patty and pine 'n ginger!! On days like this I strongly suggest Level 13. I've been eating here since the beginning of the year and they have never failed me. The chicken is always moist and delicious with the tangy, moldy sweet and SPICY jerk!! The rice and peas is always delicious and my pine 'n ginger tasted so fresh it's feels like the made it to order. If you're in the mood for some super food Jamaican food; hit em up! read more

Level 13 - Jerked Chicken plate and Jamaican Pine Ginger - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

I like this place. They have good food. BUT!!! Why the hell are you guys sooooo stingy with the scotch bonnet salsa/hot sauce? I don't get it. Every time I ask for extra I don't get it. The Trini guy there. Cool as hell. Until you ask him for extra scotch bonnet sauce. The lady super nice. Asked her for extra scotch bonnet. She said it was in the bag. NOPE! Pls make more scotch bonnet sauce so the ppl who are fans of yours can enjoy without feeling like y'all don't like us or something. LOL. Seriously. If I get extra sauce next time I'll change my rating to 4 stars. Appreciate you. read more

Level 13 - Love these. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

It is hard to find Caribbean food in the Bay and this place delivers. Their portions and price match (they aren't the cheap corner shop Caribbean joints I am used to in the east coast but also not the super expensive sit down restaurants either). I LOVE their plantains and enjoy their oxtail, brown stew chicken, and fish and bake. They are open for pick-up and deliver food on the delivery apps. While they are better known for the night club, it is GREAT to see they are operating the restaurant and I will be back for some great, accessible Caribbean food (staff is very friendly!! read more

I've been here for parties but had no idea they had food. Literally, the tastiest Jamaican food I've had in oakland! Dare I say, even the East bay. The coleslaw was even flavorful! I had the jerk chicken plate, which came with plantain, rice and coleslaw. Only negative thing I can say was that they gave me chicken back as one of my protein pieces. There isn't any meat on chicken backs! Don't serve them, please. I'm definitely going back, but I'll include the note, no chicken backs. :) read more

Always been happy with this place. The amount of food and taste is always consistent and never disappointing. Ordered from an app and am extremely happy. read more

Level 13 - Curry chicken with coleslaw and coleslaw and plantains. Chickens also boneless. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

Great disappointment!!! I work nights at a hospital and could never leave during my shift but I was craving Jamaican food. So I ordered the BROWN STEW CHICKEN through Uber Eats. In the picture it shows a delicious plate with mix rice and beans, brown chicken, salad & sweet plantains. I was so excited to have my plantains and to my surprise....my plate ONLY had mixed rice and beans and the brown chicken. I was very disappointed and will not order again. The restaurant should ensure to serve and sell the food as they depicted on their menu pictures. read more

Level 13 - Disappointment.....nothing like the picture on the online menu in Uber Eats. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

I've ordered takeout from here twice now. Love the pivot during these pandemic times to stay in business. We've had the oxtail plate, the jerk chicken, the curried goat, and the fried chicken. All with rice and peas, and cabbage, plaintains, and beef patties. The oxtails and jerk chicken were both really good, will definitely order again. The fried chicken was pretty decent, not traditional soul food style fried chicken, but more of a chili spiced variation. The curried goat was quite dry, will not be ordering that again. The rice and peas and cabbage and plaintain are also pretty dry and nothing to write home about. The patties are really good, though. Also, should mention the rum punch is excellent! read more

I just happened to be walking by from work on a Wednesday (yesterday) evening. Had a chat with Rick, who works the bar (?). Pleasant experience. Decided to come right back with hubby, since I'm a goat fan and hubby's an oxtail fan. Neither the goat curry, nor the oxtail disappointed. We loved the flavors! Chatted with the chef and learnt about "thyme" in my curry. The accompanying rice mix with the fried plantains and the cole slaw (not super sweet like most times), were the perfect combo. I ordered hot sauces (one orange sweet spicy, other green parsley garlic, I think) and got 2 varieties that had such a unique flavor profile, something I had never had. Apparently, both were from Trinidad...loved the flavors! We both truly enjoyed the food, the friendly customer service, and watching the NBA Championships, even GSW trounced! read more

I won't be back and I am glad that I saw this place in the light of day. Rude doormen and security. I did not feel comfortable and I left shortly after entering. The party was advertised to start at 2:00 pm, patrons who had prepaid for entrance were left outside in a queue with no explanation for one hour. Afro Soca Love Day Party August 17, 2019, finally opened at 3:00 pm still rude, one ticket scanner. I was not going to pay $14 for a cocktail and it would have been nice to see the tee-shirts, artwork and other items for sale with more light. Somebody's marketing money was spent because the staff was wearing custom Afro Soca Love Day Party shirts sponsored by Captain Morgan and the photobooth and Afro Soca Love signage. read more

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The food looks great but after my Uber eats driver waited 30 minutes for my order the order was cancelled by the restaurant. I tried calling and nobody answers. Order at your own risk or pick it up. read more

Oxtail portion is small, a bit watery. Everything sweet with to much sugar, even rice and peas, especially plantains. read more

Level 13 - Oxtail - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

Extremely overpriced and dingy. Charged me $30 for 1 drink. Don't go here lol it was also empty and depressing

The fried chicken was dry but in no way that half chicken 4 pieces 3 inches long and one wide the fries were too salty order for delivery best to in so you can send it back read more

The "Jamaican Oxtail" is not Jamaican oxtail. If you go to a Southern restaurant and order bbq oxtail then this would be it. The rice and peas were puffy and soggy, not shelly. And drenched in the bbq oxtail sauce. And the roti was dry. read more

Omg this food is bomb i know no yardie did not make this like most the spots in America omg hands yall got good food yummy read more

Level 13 - Brown stew chicken - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was HIGHLY disappointed with the oxtails. They were very small and it seemed like left overs from yesterday. Ill make my own oxtails for $23 next time. Do Not Waste Your Money or Time! read more

Just ordered and the food was yummy and amazing! As a Caribbean person in Oakland craving "home food" .... this fills the craving. Seasoned right, no extra fat on the oxtail... just delicious!!!! The bake fluffy and sizeable.. just finger licken good!!!!! read more

Ordered on Uber jerk chicken. At least that's what I thought I ordered. Chicken was full of fat and bones, rice was bland. Basically taste like baked chicken over white rice with bbq sauce over it. If looking for actual jerk chicken do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Super disappointed read more

Level 13 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California

Just went to an urban fetes party (silent with headphones to adjust to three DJs) and had a great time. $20 cover but was a fundraiser and a novelty with the headphones so I wasn't trippin. Great and fun crowd for a pre xmas eve night. Everything was coo except the bartender ONLY served bottled water. Okay no prob. I asked her where the water fountain was and she said they don't have one. Seriously? It's damn near 2018 and you don't provide customers with free water?! What is this 2001?! I can't remember the last time a club/bar/concert didn't provide water for free. I guess you want your guest to dehydrate and pass out cause your cheap ass don't wanna provide this basic ass service. The crowd was 90% black. I wonder if you do this if you had a mostly white crowd. F this place. #institutionalracism read more

Funny and mixed feelings about this place; came here with a friend after 10pm on a Thursday night just for the food! The front entrance and little lobby before entering the lounge looked pretty outdated, but the inside area looks as if it was once a full restaurant maybe? Plenty of dance floor space, a few large screens for TV/music videos, etc, Caribbean flags and décor on the walls, a real DJ platform, a full bar, and a bunch of small tables with high chairs. We ordered our food (he got the ox tail, and I got their only vegetarian option, a rice dish) with some rum punch. Took longer than we expected to have the food come out, but it tasted great and were served with probably one of the best tasting friend plantains I've had. Around 10:45ish pm it started to get a few people walking in, but it was really dead up until we left at almost 11:30; there were a few guys at the bar area looking like they were just waiting to pounce on the first woman that came through those doors! I think including one of the bartenders, and myself, there were 3 women in the building that night - yikes. We left right as the DJ started getting into her set, wish I could have stayed a bit longer but will return for more food and hopefully get buzzed enough to dance and act a fool afterwards, to burn calories! read more

So I have been on a search as a Trinidadian living on the west coast to find a semi decent Caribbean restaurant. A lot of the ones in the area are simply OK and it's a lot of Jamaican food. Finding this place was a pleasant surprise because it's actual Trinidadian food! I ordered the goat roti with pepper and it was solid. The flavors were pretty good but the wrapping was a bit sloppy. They could have given the real Trini vibe by wrapping it in the paper to keep it together. Also, they must have Americanized the pepper sauce because I didn't really get a kick like I wanted. But still good flavor. Lastly, the channa(the chick peas) were hard. I expected them to be much softer. I'd give it a try again because I'm just so happy to find Trinidadian food here read more

DISGUSTING!!! Please don't waste your time / money. This is nothing but food coated in sugar! Legit, even the rice was sweet! I'm not saying it has to be pure authentic Jamaican food but wtf, this missed the mark completely! I ordered the oxtail plate and got a total of 4 sugary oxtail, sugary coleslaw and sugary rice! If the Bay Area's version in Jamaican food means slathered in sugar then they did an amazing job! The East coast would never serve food like I had today let alone have a restaurant with faithful customers. This food was child's play. This food is intended for people who never had real island food and enjoy sugar on everything. Oh and the prices are crazy AF for a small meal prep container of food. read more

Love this venue and appreciate the Caribbean Happy Hour thats there every fourth Thursday of the month during the summer. Specialty drinks, DJ and Caribbean food make the experience even better! Much love to the Caribbean people doing good things in the Bay! read more

The exterior & check-in/lobby looks like a DUMP! They should really revive it & jump set the MOOD! $10 cover was too much & we went on a Thursday. Apparently out of ALL nights we chose a "Performance" night hence the cover charge. We didnt know who was performing & to be honest it kind of sounded like Karaoke. Wish the DJ played more island reggae instead of whatever he was slappin. Love the SPACE, its not crowded & we were able to sit in VIP & order addl drinks & FOOD! The Carribean Food definitely recommend the Brown Stew Chicken & Jerk Chicken with plantains & rice/beans. read more

One of the only true DJ nightclubs in the city of Oakland. Friendly staff and bartenders. Booming sound lites and DJs all the time. A sure shot for nightlife read more

Level 13 - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Oakland, California