Sweet Fingers

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.

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!!!

Hits the spot! The food is just good. Don't know where else to get good Oxtails in the east bay and these are good enough! The beef patties were okay, meat wasn't as juicy as normal, but the flavor was there :)We did family style: goat, oxtail, and brown stew chicken. The rice and peas are great and they have sweet fried plantains, wish they had green fried plantains. They had a great really spicy hot sauce that complimented the food. unfortunately you have to keep getting up to ask for more cause they give little plastic containers of it, versus having bottles nearby or at each table for people like me that are very saucy.Their happy hour isn't really a deal for food but for alcohol it's ok. It's really nice they have one! We got the happy hour fried chicken, but definitely wouldn't get that again.

Sweet Fingers catered an event I attended last month and it was incredibly good!I am no jerk chicken connoisseur- but I have had my share around the Bay and during my travels. This chicken was moist, the heat was a slow burn, spices are imported from Jamaica and the flavor - so much depth! The cabbage also - super simple right? Not at all, still toothsome and the flavor from the spices, familiar but different. I could eat bowls of this. Cornbread was more like a hybrid with pudding/mochi almost - not too sweet or oily or dry, beautiful consistency. Mac casserole was a crowd pleaser too. Cooked just right and seasoned well. Rice and peas were standard. The food was a hit! Definitely recommend this eatery. Good people too, they had their staff serving - so knowledgeable and warm. And yes the best jerk chicken I have had to date.

Management was rude from the start of the review, in messages admitted that it was "possible" that my statements about crab cakes could be true. I cannot and will not stand behind this kind of business practices.NO DISRESPECT TO CHEF.

Service and food was amazing. Definitely big portions. Inside is clean and well managed. Nice ambiance with Jamaican music.I will be back.Thank you!

"Sweet Fingers" is a Jamaican restaurant located at Seminary Point, near Seminary Ave & Foothill Blvd in East Oakland. This place has a large dining room, plenty of off-street parking, and a casual decor. I was there on a sunny Saturday, and I ordered:- Fried Chicken Dinner- Oxtail (a-la carte)- Corn BreadFirst off, the Oxtail is good! It's fall off the bone tender, and delicious. But it's pricey. Grade (5/5)The fried chicken dinner is also good. It wasn't spicy or salty. It's 5 small pieces of chicken, rice and beans, and plantains. I was expecting regular sized chicken pieces, and instead got small pieces of chicken. Maybe 1/2 - 2/3 normal size. But the chicken had a crispy crust, with juicy white/dark meat. Grade (4/5)I also ordered a side of Corn Bread, and it wasn't what I was expecting. I guess there's different recipes. I'm used to the yellow cornbread with a grainy texture, that's served in Southern cooking. The cornbread I received from Sweet Fingers had a plain flavor, and wasn't buttery. Grade (3/5)Overall a fair experience, and I would come back again.

Big spot and plenty of street parking. Not in the nicest area, but you'll be fine. They have a full bar and have posters with upcoming events. Music is jumpin and it wasn't too busy when we got in. We weren't addressed when we walked in nor did anyone come to our table. Some people after us ordered first then sat while we scanned the QR code and placed the order. Then there was these older ladies that were just sitting there, not knowing how to order because no one greeted them. Food came out fast but in takeout containers. We got the beef pie which was tasty, just needed some hot sauce to add the zing! The 2 meat combo was delicious and didn't even stand a chance! Oxtail was tender and the jerk chicken was generously seasoned. It's casual and the food is pricey for the amount you're given, maybe that's for dinner and lunch time is more affordable? The food was hella good though and I wouldn't mind coming here again to get my Jamaican food fix. Customer service can improve and can go a long way, but maybe it was just an off day

Heard about this spot from a cook worker and I had to come and give them a try. Ordered the oxtail meal with peas and rice. The oxtails were seasoned tender and it was a decent amount for the price. Being an island man this doesn't give me typical Jamaica oxtails they put potatoes in theirs. It gives you a more of a beef stew feel to it or Southern oxtails. They were different but I'd still give them a B plus it has flavor. Unlike other spots they throw away them pan drippings they actually make crazy with theirs and that's so good. The peas and rice is moist and has flavor. Nice and Shelly like island people enjoy. The Mac and cheese was a big disappointment and I know Jamaicans aren't known for Mac and cheese but this def needs to improve. It just tasted like colored noodles and a sprinkle of cheese. Yes I know Mac pic is different from regular Mac and cheese but. Plz improve this I know you can. Overall I love the lay out and the vibe of sweet fingers and the food is def above average for 80 percent of Caribbean food cooking in the bay. The brown stew chicken is also hit.

2 stars because the chef was amazing but the food was disappointing. I was looking for festival bread and I finally found this place. I called to make sure they had it and if it was sweet because I live far they said yes so I went. The lady at the front was new so my order was a little messed up. Fast forward my food is ready..... This is where things get sad for me because I get sad when my food is nasty. The festival taste like cornmeal and was very grainy and didn't taste of my likings. The peas in the rice and beans were HARD. and the ends of the jamaican patty was so stale I couldn't believe this at all. $40 and not one thing was good. Again I thank the chef for his kindness and trying to make my order right but the food just was not meeting my expectations. Won't be back someone help me find festival bread