Best Jamaican Food in Oakland

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Oakland, CA at 1707 Telegraph Ave

Chef Clive's Kingston roots, now on Telegraph Ave

GRAND OPENING • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026Ribbon cutting at noon • Festivities from 2 PM1707 Telegraph Avenue • Uptown OaklandLive entertainment • Jamaican favorites • Signature drinks • Open to the publicGRAND OPENING • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026Ribbon cutting at noon • Festivities from 2 PM1707 Telegraph Avenue • Uptown OaklandLive entertainment • Jamaican favorites • Signature drinks • Open to the public

Thanks for Supporting our Soft Opening! Now Come Celebrate Our Grand Opening November 6

Join us Friday, November 6, 2026, at 1707 Telegraph Avenue in Uptown Oakland. Ribbon cutting at noon with the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, followed by festivities from 2 PM. Celebrate with live entertainment, Jamaican favorites, signature drinks, and official Sweet Fingers merchandise. Open to the public.

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Made from scratch, made with love

Chef Clive brings his Kingston roots and Aunt Lu’s kitchen memories to Sweet Fingers in Oakland’s Uptown district.

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Oxtail and jerk chicken

Oxtail stew and jerk chicken are two Sweet Fingers classics. Come hungry, or take your favorites with you.

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Jamaican food for gatherings

Bring Sweet Fingers to your next celebration. We’ll help you start with our catering options.

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our family celebrated our youngest daughter graduation from 8th grade. we were warmly welcomed and cared for by Alisha. dining in was relaxed and we were in no rush. our food was impeccable and served up by Chef Clive himself! the BEST Jamaican food we’ve had in Cali. will absolutely recommend and return. brown stew chicken, delicious! curry goat, fall off the bone goodness. rice n’ peas- spot on!! nana was VERY happy with her curry salmon!

Racha L.

This place is 50/10 from the ambience to the food!!! It was worth every penny, even got to get some sauce to take home. That hot girl summer was everything and more but sip it don’t drink it. Oxtail fell off the bone, jerk salmon and chicken was juicy!!! I’m definitely coming back here!!!

Koren W.

The food was on point and amazing and fresh.. the lady working was welcoming and helpful.. the chef definitely authentic! Worth coming back for the oxtails alone.. but the beef patties on point too! And get the ginger drink( she mixed it with another one and made it purple )

m B.

I took my big sis here for her bday, she enjoyed the oxtails. I'm vegan, I had calaloo and curry tofu. We both loved the homefries, very well seasoned! I've also had other dishes, I come back again and again!

Monique L.

Very warm hospitality! We drove from San Jose to Oakland bec I was craving for jerk chicken and plantains. We ordered 2 jerk chicken dinner and beef Pattie’s to go. Amazing food with big portion size. Rice was super delicious, the chicken very tender and flavorful. And the plantains just amazing. Highly recommend this place if you want some real jerk chicken!!

Shikha R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Rice and Peas, Brown Stew Chicken, Fried Plantains, Curry Goat, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Patties, and Curry

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Oakland, CA at 1707 Telegraph Ave

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Oakland, Alameda, Chinatown, West Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Emeryville, Oakland City Center, Acorn, Downtown Oakland, Piedmont Avenue, Longfellow, Canyon, Adams Point, Chinatown, Glenview, Clinton, Civic Center, Eastport, and Albany.