Fingers Restaurant and Catering
Glenda's Caribbean kitchen where every plate is personal
Why Go
Tucked off the beaten path near Knippenga Estate, Fingers is the kind of St. Eustatius spot where the owner cooks your meal herself, remembers your allergies, and sends you back to the hotel talking about the goat curry for days.
The Experience
Statia is small, and Fingers feels smaller still - in the best way. Owner-chef Glenda runs the show from a warm, low-key dining room just outside Oranjestad's downtown, serving Caribbean home cooking with a level of personal attention you simply don't get at bigger island kitchens. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all rotate through her hands, and the pace is unhurried: this is a place where you order, settle in with the free WiFi or a conversation with a neighbor, and let Glenda's cooking arrive when it's ready. Reviewers consistently describe the food as creative and deeply flavorful, with a real willingness to reinvent dishes around dietary needs - a rarity on an island this size. If you're staying nearby or heading back from a dive at the Aquarium site, this is the neighborhood table you want to know about.
What to Try
The goat meat with yellow rice is the signature - slow-cooked, richly seasoned, and the dish repeat visitors ask for by name. Any daily Caribbean special is worth trusting Glenda on, and if you have allergies or restrictions, say so up front: the kitchen is known for building genuinely creative plates around them rather than just subtracting ingredients. Save room for whatever sweet is on offer that day.
Insider Tip
Fingers doubles as a catering operation, so if you're renting an apartment nearby (like A Quiet Getaway) or hosting a group, call ahead on +599 318 4584 to arrange a takeout feast or full catered spread - it's the easiest way to eat like a local without cooking. Cash-friendly island; confirm payment methods when you book.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Heyliger Weg 15, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius (near Knippenga Estate, just outside the downtown core - a short drive from most Oranjestad accommodations). Phone: +599 318 4584. Cuisine: Caribbean, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Amenities: free WiFi, takeout, and catering. Hours vary - call ahead to confirm, especially in shoulder season. Small kitchen, so reservations are smart for dinner and essential for groups.
Pair It With
- Aquarium Dive Site — One of Statia's most beloved dive sites is minutes away - surface, rinse off, and head straight to Fingers for a hot Caribbean plate.
- A Quiet Getaway - One-Bedroom Apartment Guide — Perfect pairing for a self-catering stay: base yourself at this nearby apartment and let Fingers handle dinner (or a full catered spread) so you don't have to cook.
- Alvin V Courtar Park Guide — Take a stroll through this local green space to work up an appetite before sitting down to Glenda's goat and yellow rice.
- Antillean Horde Car Rental Guide — Statia rewards drivers - grab a rental to reach Fingers easily from the coast and combine dinner with a sunset drive around the island.
