Bright, casual Caribbean spot serving soulful dishes like skillet-fried chicken, jerk wings, and plantains with vibrant island vibes and friendly service.
"For your Caribbean kick. The bright eatery makes us feel as though we’ve teleported to a nearby island for sugary sips and spicy bites. A forewarning: The whole menu may tempt you. Our saving grace is ordering a side of fried chicken if we venture from it as a main course. And believe us, there’s always room for one of Miss Ollie's drumsticks." - Pitch Interactive
"Chef Sarah Kirnon closed her beloved Caribbean restaurant Miss Ollie’s about a year ago." - Lauren Saria
"Sarah Kirnon, chef-owner of the legendary Afro-Caribbean restaurant Miss Ollie's, has closed her brick-and-mortar space in Swan's Market and will open a take-out window called Holder's House in July." - ByRay Levy Uyeda
"Both Washington and Stamps credit chef Sarah Kirnon of Miss Ollie’s, the much-loved Oakland Afro-Caribbean restaurant that closed earlier this year, for influencing their ways of cooking and making drinks." - Dianne de Guzman
"Miss Ollie's, Downtown Old Oakland by Pitch Interactive. For your Caribbean kick. The bright eatery makes us feel as though we’ve teleported to a nearby island for sugary sips and spicy bites. A forewarning: The whole menu may tempt you. Our saving grace is ordering a side of fried chicken if we venture from it as a main course. And believe us, there’s always room for one of Miss Ollie's drumsticks."