JoJo's Meze, Meat & Fish In 2010 we successfully moved to much larger premises by the sea front in Tankerton yet we retained the friendly down-to-earth atmosphere.
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RESTAURANT

Established in 2000 in their home by chef Nikki Billington and front-of-house Paul Watson, JoJo’s Restaurant don’t do “nowt fancy” or formal, just incredibly tasty cooking with a conscience using sustainable ingredients. Family run (and family friendly), fun and honest, JoJo’s is fully licensed and serves freshly cooked home-made food with a Mediterranean influence such as gorgeous Gre

ek salads, mixed mazes, grilled sardines with lemon and black pepper, mouth watering mutton and feta koftas, marinated olives and authentic cure meats. If you have any room left we offer a choice of delicious home-made puddings plus a selection of fantastic cheeses. Most of our dishes are made for sharing and all are freshly cooked to order. We only use high-quality ingredients and trusted local suppliers, all our meat and eggs are free range, and our fish, of course, comes only from sustainable stocks. The JoJo’s garden has started contributing to the kitchen as well, providing seasonal organic vegetables and leaves. JoJo’s stocks a small range of quality wines that are sold by the bottle (white, red, rosé, Prosecco and Champagne) and many are available by the glass. We also have a variety of quality bottled beers, lager and cider. Freshly made coffees, teas, Fentimans ‘real’ fizzy drinks and a selection of chilled fruit and soft drinks are also available bottled water. Booking is almost essential for the restaurant. TAPAS & COCKTAIL BAR
Our Tapas & Cocktail Bar is the perfect place for an informal drink and a small plate or two of something delicious from the JoJo’s kitchen. No booking required however space is limited so it is first come, first served. We serve drinks accompanied by small plates of Mediterranean influenced meze food. With room for around 20 people, the JoJo’s bar has a selection of cocktails plus champagne, Prosecco, spirits, quality wines and bottled beers along with great coffee, fresh juices and a range of soft drinks. When the kitchen is open we serve small plates of hot food including such as home-made croquettes, cooked chorizo with honey and paprika, Spanish mozilla sausage, deep fried feta and liver with traditional sherry. Plus there will always be chilled plates and nibbles including olives, chorizo and other hand-carved hams, hummus and crostini, home-made pork scratching, a selection of cheeses and our own spiced nuts.

ONE OF THE TEN BEST PLACES TO EAT BY THE SEASIDEJay Rayner has picked JoJo's as one of his ten best restaurants in July'...
17/07/2022

ONE OF THE TEN BEST PLACES TO EAT BY THE SEASIDE
Jay Rayner has picked JoJo's as one of his ten best restaurants in July's Observer Food Monthly magazine. Thank you Jay!

You can read the article here:
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/jul/17/jay-rayner-favourite-places-eat-british-coastline-essex-oysters-toasties-scotland

And you can book a table online at JoJo's here:
https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk/booking/

Oysters in Essex, cheese toasties in Scotland, cod and chips in Cornwall, Jay Rayner on the restaurants, pubs and seafront kiosks worth eating at this summer

WELCOME TO JOJO’S 🙂https://jojosrestaurant.co.ukYou can reserve a table for a maximum of six people up to one month in a...
27/01/2022

WELCOME TO JOJO’S 🙂
https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk

You can reserve a table for a maximum of six people up to one month in advance with our new(ish) online booking system.
https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk/booking/

A deposit of £20 per person be required at the time of booking – we have reluctantly introduced this charge due to the increasing amount of no shows we have suffered.

We look forward to serving you in 2022!

Nikki, Paul, Joe and all the team!

YOU HAVE HELPED US REACH OUR GOAL!Thank you to everyone who has donated or spread the word about our Crowdfunder campaig...
24/08/2021

YOU HAVE HELPED US REACH OUR GOAL!
Thank you to everyone who has donated or spread the word about our Crowdfunder campaign to help buy the freehold to our building so JoJo’s can stay in Tankerton, Whitstable.

Having exceeded our goal, and our wildest dreams, we are now in the process of doing all the ‘boring’ stuff with solicitors and we will update you soon. In the next few weeks we will be in-touch regarding sending out all your vouchers and party invites.

Until then, thank you (again) from the bottom of our hearts!

Nikki, Paul, Jo and all the team!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-jojos

HELP SAVE JOJO'Shttps://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-jojosThe lease on the building JoJo's has called home for the last 10...
21/07/2021

HELP SAVE JOJO'S
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-jojos

The lease on the building JoJo's has called home for the last 10 years is coming up, and if we don't buy it then the building will be probably be sold for development :-(

As well as re-mortgaging our own house, selling the car, and borrowing from family to try and raise the funds we need, we are also offering vouchers, exclusive digital recipe cards, nights in the JoJo's apartment, an evening with Tom Kerridge and Suggs, and more (!) on https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-jojos

JoJo's employs 22 local people and purchases ingredients and supplies locally – we just love feeding people, bringing family and friends together, and making them happy. That’s the true heart of JoJo's. And to continue we are going to need a little help...

Please watch our video and read our story at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-jojos and if you can help then we will be here for years to come!

Thank you.

Nikki, Paul, Jo and all the team!

We aim to save Jojos’s restaurant. We need to buy the building and save our beloved restaurant from being torn down and redeveloped.

JOJO'S IS OPEN :-)It's been a long time and we are so looking forward to seeing all our customers and serving them our d...
15/05/2021

JOJO'S IS OPEN :-)
It's been a long time and we are so looking forward to seeing all our customers and serving them our delicious food.
https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk

We have a new online booking system (at last we all hear you say). You can reserve a table for a maximum of six people up to one month in advance. A deposit of £20 per person be required at the time of booking – we have reluctantly introduced this charge due to the increasing amount of no shows we have suffered.

https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk/booking/

Our revised Covid guidelines are in place to keep our staff and our guests as safe as possible.

https://jojosrestaurant.co.uk/covid-safe/

You will need to wear a mask when you are inside the resturant except when you are seated (thank you).

As you can imagine, it will be a little hectic for the first few weeks so you may need to be patient when you are trying to book. However we are really looking forward to welcoming you all back... we can't wait...

Nikki, Paul, Joe and all the team!

SORRY, WE ARE NOW CLOSED 🙁Due to the national lockdown and Government instructions we are now closed. We will re-open as...
05/11/2020

SORRY, WE ARE NOW CLOSED 🙁
Due to the national lockdown and Government instructions we are now closed. We will re-open as soon as we are allowed and we will post details on our website www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk. Thank you all for your amazing support and we will be back.

WE ARE OPEN :-)Hi everyone! We are back and the restaurant is open.Obviously we have to comply with Covid 19 regulations...
30/07/2020

WE ARE OPEN :-)
Hi everyone! We are back and the restaurant is open.

Obviously we have to comply with Covid 19 regulations so there are some new guidelines for the safety of our staff and guests.

OPENING TIMES
Wednesday: 6.00pm – 10.00pm
Last food order 8.00pm. Booking essential

Thursday to Saturday: 12noon – 10.00pm
Last food order 8.00pm. Booking essential

Sunday: 12noon – 5.00pm
Last food order 3.00pm. Booking essential

BOOKINGS
Please call us on 01227 274591 to book your table (as ever we do not take bookings by email, Facebook, fax etc).

Bookings are taken no more than 2 weeks in advance. We are open for bookings Wednesday to Saturday 12noon – 8pm and Sunday 12noon – 3pm.

Because of the extra cleaning we need to do at the end of each day guests will need to leave the restaurant by 10pm Wednesday to Saturday (this mandatory as per Government regulations) and by 5pm on Sundays.

TABLE SIZES & DEPOSITS
Our maximum table size will be for 6 guests including any children – sorry but multiple tables for bigger groups will not be possible.

We will be asking for a deposit of £15 per guest payable at time of booking. This is fully refundable if you need to cancel as long as you give us more than 24 hours notice. Any less than 24 hour notice and your deposit is non refundable.

Obviously your deposit will be taken off your final bill.

We have had to introduce this policy due to the high number of no shows being reported.

IN THE RESTAURANT
You will need to wear a mask at all time unless you are seated at your table. This includes walking to and from your table and going to the toilet (this mandatory as per Government regulations).

On arrival please wait to be seated.

All guests will be required to use the hand sanitiser provided upon entry to the restaurant.

The tables and chairs have all been positioned for social distancing for your safety and ours so please do not move them.

Once seated all guests will be required to stay at the table unless they need to use the toilet. There will be a hand sanitiser in the hallway to the toilets and guests are requested to use this before and after using the facilities. Please ensure you wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds.

Rest assured the toilets will be sanitised at regular intervals as will all door handles and frames as well as the card machines and any other contact areas.

At the end of your meal we will ensure an unimpeded exit from the restaurant.

Unfortunately we will not be able to open the tapas bar or the counter in the restaurant due to social distancing so they will remain closed until further notice.

TAKEAWAYS COMING SOON
We will be providing a take away service so keep an eye on our website for menus and collection times.
http://www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk

LET’S ENJOY OURSELVES BUT STAY SAFE
It is obviously an unusual situation that we are all in at the moment and regular visitors to us will know that we like our guests to relax and enjoy themselves. As long as everyone follows these guidelines and shows consideration to our staff and fellow guests there is no reason why that cannot continue.

We understand that not everyone will be happy with our new policy and might not want to book however we have done it with the best interests of our staff and guests in mind and we want to return to normal as much as everyone else.

Thank you for your support!

Nikki, Paul, Jo and all the team

JoJo's Meat, Meze & Fish licensed Restaurant in Whitstable, Kent serves freshly cooked food with a Mediterranean influence in a relaxed atmosphere

24/06/2020

JOJO'S IS STILL CLOSED
Although the Government is allowing some restaurants and bars to re-open from 4th July, JoJo’s will remain closed for now.

We are constantly reviewing the Government and scientific advice, along with social distancing guidelines. When we feel it is safe for our staff and customers, and when we can make it economically viable to re-open, then we will do so.

The earliest that this will happen will be the beginning of August. We will confirm this on our website and page.

Until then we are *not* taking any bookings or reservations.

Please do not email, message or call asking to make a booking, or asking when we will re-open.

We want to open as much as you want us back 🙂 and we will let you know when we consider it safe and when we are ready to welcome you back.

Until then please stay safe, keep your 2m social distance and we look forward to seeing you on the other side!

Nikki, Paul, Jo and all the team!

20/03/2020

With a heavy heart I’m sure you all know whats coming. We have come to the drastic decision to close until the end of the month, to self-isolate, to protect ourselves and our lovely customers who have supported us over the years.

From our VAT holiday we shall pay our rent, bills and our loyal hardworking staff.

If there is anyone needy in the community please message us and we will do what we can to help.

Ciao for now, see you on the other side!

20/03/2020

JOJO’S (TEMPORARILY) CLOSED :-(
We have taken the difficult decision to temporarily* close the restaurant. As a precautionary measure all of the team at JoJo’s are going into voluntary self-isolation to ensure we are all healthy and that we can serve you with 100% confidence.

We stress NO-ONE has any symptoms at JoJo’s – this is a precautionary and voluntarily measure.

We will re-open as soon as the Government allows us.

Whilst we are closed, we will not be answering the phone so the best way to contact us is via our website:
http://www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk/contact-us/

Obviously we are a local business, employing local people and using local suppliers. We really appreciate your support and custom over the last 15+ years and we will be back!

* Since we originally posted this, the Government then ordered all restaurants to close. So please stay safe, save our NHS and stay home.

17/03/2020

BOOKING INFO
To make a booking, up to two weeks in advance, please call the restaurant during opening hours: 01227 274591

Please note we *only* take bookings by phone and *not* by email, Facebook, Messenger, Twitter etc.

Thank you.

http://www.jojosrestaurant.co.uk/bookings/

26/12/2019

Was an absolute pleasure helping you guys host, you rocked Jojos big love💖
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Address

2 Herne Bay Road
Whitstable
CT52LQ

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 4:30pm
6pm - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 4:30pm
6pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 4:30pm
6pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441227274591

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