El Fuego Tapas Bar and Restaurant is busy prepping ahead of the tourism season this summer
Even after opening just over two weeks ago, the restaurant has already received a number of excellent reviews.
The proprietors, Jo Clark and Jason Lewis, decided to open their own restaurant when Jo returned from living in Spain.
She said: “I lived there for 10 years and I loved all of the amazing food. I was taught how to cook how to cook tapas when I was there.”
Jo said Spain’s “chilled out” approach to food is something she wanted to bring to Bridlington.
Together, she and her partner Jason – a former chef at Blenheim Palace for the Dukes of Marlborough – create a formidable team.
And already they have enjoyed a number of rave reviews from their first customers.
“They are saying it’s absolutely brilliant,” said Jo.
“Tapas is finger food – we don’t have a signature dish, and we do quite a few.
“Apart from the birth of my son 18 years ago, it’s given me the biggest buzz in the world, cooking for people in my own restaurant.”
One reviewer said: “An excellent meal, with great service, we will be back.”
The menu boasts tempting array of Spanish and Basque cuisine, including staple dishes such as paella.
Jo added: “We boast a cosy seating area with a homely feel by the bar for when you would like to relax with just a
drink.
“And we have restaurant area with ample space for privacy and, also, a VIP area available to book.
“It’s located by the window with a gorgeous sunset view over the Harbour.”