Chagrin Falls is getting its summer glow-up as Bar Fuoco, the Amalfi Coast inspired seasonal spot tucked behind JoJo’s Bar, flips the lights back on Thursday with a wood fired menu built for warm evenings and lingering drinks. The hidden outpost pairs open flame cooking with seaside style cocktails and an all day Frosé bar, aiming for the sweet spot between neighborhood hangout and coastal escape. Early in the season, the team plans to lean on walk ins and bar seating while they find their rhythm.
As reported by Cleveland.com, Bar Fuoco will welcome guests starting Thursday and is slated to run roughly 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with both hours and offerings likely to expand as the season settles in. The concept is built to channel the easygoing feel of a seaside bar along Italy’s Amalfi Coast and leans heavily on live fire cooking.
What To Expect From The Menu
The menu centers on live fire dishes, including wood grilled citrus chili prawns, skewers and hand tossed pizzettes coming out of a stone deck oven, along with shareable small plates made for warm summer nights. Bar Fuoco also leans into its all day Frosé bar and coastal style cocktails such as a citrus basil Amalfi Spritz and a cherry smoked Negroni riff, according to Bar Fuoco's menu. Prices and specific offerings may shift as the season goes on.
Location And Local Roots
Bar Fuoco occupies the backyard space that once hosted JoJo’s Backyard, keeping the wood fired Argentinian grill in place and adding a pizza oven along with a Mediterranean tilt, Cleveland Scene reported. The project is part of a small local restaurant group that has been steadily reshaping the village’s dining options over the past year, so expect a casual, walk in heavy, bar forward flow on those first early summer nights.
Practical Details
The restaurant lists its address as 87¾ West St. and notes on its site that the space operates seasonally and generally does not take reservations, according to Bar Fuoco’s site. For the latest information on hours, menu tweaks or special events, the operator points guests to its profile on NCR Ventures or to the restaurant’s own online platforms.
