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Sweet Fingers

3.5 (172 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Casual
Live music
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Jessica F.

The food was ok. I think I felt disappointed because it looked good but once I tried it, it was too spicy. I also ordered the 10 shrimp meal and so I would've originally sat inside but I got my order to go because I had to drop off a friend. Once I got home I realized my order only had 5 shrimps in it. The Jerk chicken only had one leg in it. It wasn't much food for the amount I paid. I will say the seamoss drink was delicious. The downside was that there were items my friend wanted to order but we were told that they didn't have those items since they were moving locations. It's a beautiful restaurant but I do wish they had different spice levels listed and gave you enough meat for the price you're paying. As well the cups needed to be clean more properly as shown in the pictures I included.

Spanish Town Scotch Bonnet Shrimp
Nicole P.

One of my coworkers picked up lunch from Sweet Fingers for some of the staff members. I've heard god things about this place but this was my first time trying it. The menu has quite a few things that caught my interest, but I ultimately went with the Scotch Bonnet Shrimp with a side of rice and peas and plantain. The sauce is very spicy but so good! And when you eat it with a scoop of the rice and peas it's the perfect combination of an excellent bite! The portions are huge so you will definitely have leftovers. Can't wait to visit this place for myself and try something else on the menu!

Spanish Town Scotch Bonnet Shrimp
Tiffany M.

I really want to give another star. And I really want to give this establishment they flowers because they've been in the mix for many many years. This was not my first visit to thus establishment. I used to visit them in their San Leandro location quite a few times and I've had a spectacular dinner or a great evening dancinge but this is my first time back there in years at the newer location in Oakland and I'm so happy they're back open. Even though it this wasn't my favorite time visiting there- I do plan to going back.l I say my dish I had good flavor. My scotch bonnet shrimpsauce was really good the pepper is more black peppery but it had a good little kick of heat which is what I like. I've had Scotch bonnet sauce and this was pretty good. Service was you know Fair it was one young man working the floor and the register, take out orders walk, in and the bar was not open. It look like it was just one person in the back as well cooking. Well one of the real drawbacks from this experience is that we ordered cocoa bread and we never got it. Two people at in my party ordered Coco bread and then dud not getit and even waited for it-finished our meal & was going to take it with us and still didn't get it. Even after going to the register asking about it and was not offered the refund. The guy that was in the back cooking came out I think he went to the restroom he was walking back in when I was at the registered asking about it and he kind of like Shrugged and a young man that was said he was new he didn't know it was that was--- the biggest drawback. I do also feel like my vegetables could have been fresher like my cabbage but look like it was wilted so it could have been left over in the refrigerator and warmed up so it is what it is it could be better the peas and rice were good with the scotch bonnet sauce. Let's not cheat the community because that plate is $35. Another positive thing though I will say this area is super clean I don't know if it's cuz Barbara Lee is in the house as a mayor of Oakland but the streets were immaculate. The parking lot everything in the area is felt really clean,safe and taken care of...the front of the restaurant the side everything so I can't really give Sweet Fingers the credit for that and if I can holla back but it look great on the outside the streets of Oakland are looking much better so don't be scared to visit restaurants and and businesses in Oakland because it is getting better and we got real people real food doing real things creating Legacy so shout out to Oakland businesses.

Jerk Tofu
Jasmine M.

Came here for lunch around 2pm and there were no other customers in the restaurant and after waiting a few minutes by the door, we had to go track down an employee to get a table and menus. After we ordered our food, we were offered drink menus but again we had to track someone down to take our order. Our server said he was only 17 and couldn't do it. We finally got our drinks when we were almost done eating. We ordered curry goat, jerk chicken and jerk tofu. We all thought that the food was delicious but I wish the service had been better.

Veggie patty and barbecue tofu
Sydney J.

I ordered ahead online for takeout and got the barbecue tofu and one veggie patty. They are on big online ordering platforms like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. It was quick and smooth to pick up the food. The veggie patty is quite flaky, it reminds me of an empanada. It was pretty mild tasting overall, but still savory. The BBQ tofu was a lot stronger in taste. Even though I like BBQ, I think the sauce was too overpowering since it just tasted mainly salty and sharp due to the BBQ sauce, although the plantain and rice helped to balance it out. The tofu section contained broccoli, squash, red beans, carrots, and pieces of ginger as well. Overall, I appreciate that there are a decent amount of vegetarian options. Food was a bit pricy relative to the quantity though.

Chicken Curry Chicken
Daniel G.

Stumbled across this spot with a friend and enjoyed every bite. This isn't fancy dining, but it's just good down to earth comfort food. The jerk chicken was spot on. The fried plantains were cooked beautifully. The rice and peas were slightly dry, but still great. We also added a patty / empanada that was 100% savory deliciousness. Definitely a fun spot to return to.

Peas and rice
Christina M.

SWEEEEET FINGAAAAHZ INDEED! I was so hungry I started digging in before snapping a pic. EVERYTHING we ordered we enjoyed! I've been looking for a Jamaican restaurant that has good food and taste authentic and they are spot on. My top favs were the savory Curry goat #1 , then the Oxtails #2 then the Jerk wings on happy hour menu #3 with the sauce. I love that they have a happy hour. My husband enjoyed a cocktail. He had "The Grown Man" and said it was good and strong. Going to bring my friend here to show here that Oakland has GOOD food OK!!!

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Rosa B.

Loved everything about this place! Flavor, flavor, flavor! Everything we had was super flavorful. I tried the jerk tofu and looved it so much. Everyone I came with loved their dish as well. Service was quick and friendly. I would skip the cocktails, at least the one I had was average, but everything else I recommend!

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