{"id":269840,"date":"2026-04-15T23:44:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/269840\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:44:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:44:35","slug":"oaklands-sweet-fingers-jamaican-restaurant-closes-ahead-of-big-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/269840\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland\u2019s Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant Closes Ahead of Big Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a\u00a0curated list<\/a>\u00a0of the Bay Area\u2019s most notable and permanent restaurant and bar closures, with new updates published once a week. See a closing we missed? Then\u00a0drop us a line<\/a>.\u00a0For more news, check out our list of\u00a0restaurants that closed earlier in March<\/a>.<\/p>\n

April 14<\/p>\n

OAKLAND \u2014 Crepe purveyor the Crepe Pan<\/a> has closed after 10 years in business, East Bay Nosh<\/a> reports. It was initially part of the Crepevine mini-chain before it split off and became independent in 2016, the outlet reports. The business\u2019s website remains operational, but Yelp confirms the Crepe Pan is closed. 4184 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland<\/p>\n

OAKLAND \u2014 East Bay Nosh<\/a> also caught the closure of\u00a0 Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant<\/a>, which closed its doors as of Sunday, April 5. It\u2019s not entirely sad news, however: the news outlet states the restaurant will move to a new location, and ownership confirmed in their closure post on Instagram<\/a>, writing that catering will continue as they ready their new Oakland location to open \u201cvery very soon.\u201d 5859 Foothill Boulevard, Oakla<\/p>\n

April 8<\/p>\n

OUTER RICHMOND \u2014 Favorite neighborhood diner Eat Americana<\/a> closes its doors on Sunday, April 12, after 30 years in business, SFGATE<\/a> reports. The upcoming closure was first reported via Instagram<\/a> by Eric Lindsey, president of the Balboa Village Merchants Association, who stated that owner Tony Lai is likely retiring. A statement from the restaurant on that post reads in part: \u201cFor the past 30 years, we have had the absolute honor of serving this community. You haven\u2019t just been our customers; you have become our family. We have watched children grow up, shared countless laughs, and celebrated life\u2019s milestones across our tables. Your unwavering support and warm smiles have been the heartbeat of this restaurant since the very beginning.\u201d 3532 Balboa Street, San Francisco<\/p>\n

OAKLAND \u2014 Oakland vegan restaurant Millennium<\/a> set a closing date for Saturday, May 16, after 31 years in business, SFGATE<\/a> reports. Founding chef and co-owner Eric Tucker told the publication that costs have continued to rise, while the number of diners has gone down. This might not be the end of the restaurant, however, as Tucker states that their team may pivot to a new concept, \u201ca more scaled-back model with a prix fixe menu at a higher price point.\u201d 5912 College Avenue, Oakland<\/p>\n

April 1<\/p>\n

BERKELEY \u2014 The\u00a0Trumer taproom<\/a> in Berkeley is set to close as of Friday, May 29, the San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> reports. The taproom closure follows news that Firestone Walker Brewing Co. acquired the U.S. operations of Trumer. Gambrinus Co., which sold the brand to Firestone, owns the Berkeley brewery and taproom, and they made the decision to close both. It\u2019s not the end of the beer, however, as Firestone announced that Trumer Pils will be made at its Paso Robles brewery. 1404 Fourth Street, Berkeley<\/p>\n

WALNUT CREEK \u2014 Kacha Thai Bistro has closed after 14 years in business, reports Beyond the Creek<\/a>. A sign taped to the door reads, in part, \u201cThank you for every meal shared, every celebration, and every moment of support. Serving you has been an honor and a joy we will always cherish. From the bottom of our hearts \u2014 thank you.\u201d 1665 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek<\/p>\n

CLAYTON \u2014 The Clayton Club Saloon has closed as of Sunday, March 29, after a whopping 153 years in business, SFGATE<\/a> reports. The Western-themed bar first opened in 1873, with a long line of owners keeping the business going. The details behind the closure are complicated, involving litigation between co-owners and a court-assigned receiver managing the bar as of 2023, but now the saloon will be auctioned off \u201con the steps of Clayton City Hall\u201d on Friday, April 3, co-owner Misty Leone told the news outlet. 6096 Main Street, Clayton<\/p>\n

NAPA \u2014 Charlie Palmer Steak Napa<\/a>, located inside the Archer Hotel Napa, will close its doors as of Sunday, April 12, according to a press release. The restaurant first opened in 2017, and both Archer and Palmer call the decision to close \u201cmutual.\u201d A general manager for Archer Hotel Napa says that plans for a lobby lounge are in progress, while the press release states that the Charlie Palmer Collective will \u201cpursue its new and forthcoming direction for Charlie Palmer Steak in wine country.\u201d 1230 1st Street, Napa<\/p>\n