Kelly & Claire Scoot - Sisters, Founders, Food Lovers
JoJo’s Kitchen & Bar was born in 2018 out of a shared dream between two sisters, Kelly & Claire Scoot - to create a space that served bold comfort food, unforgettable cocktails, and genuine hospitality. What started as a leap of faith quickly became one of Suffolk’s most loved independent restaurants, winning Best Newcomer Restaurant and Best New Business of the Year within its first year.
When the pandemic hit, we didn’t slow down. We pivoted fast, launching JoJo’s delivery straight from the kitchen and expanding into our own dedicated hub in Pakefield, now serving the whole of Lowestoft and surrounding areas.
In 2025, JoJo’s was honoured with a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing us in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide, a proud moment for our team and our town.
Now, we’re writing our next chapter in a brand new venue, the former Harbour Inn - transformed into a fresh home for the flavours you know and love. The name is evolving, but the heart stays the same: soulful food, warm service, and a whole lot of Scoot spirit.
Whether you’re here for burgers, ribs, cocktails, or community, JOJO'S is more than a restaurant - it’s a story we’re proud to share, one plate at a time.
Our name honors two remarkable JO'S: Joseph Flood, a 19th-century printer who once ran his business from our original High Street venue - and our foster sister Joanna Simms, who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis in 2004 aged just 29.
JOJO'S is a tribute to legacy, love, and the spirit of creativity. The name felt right, and the rest, as they say, is history.
To learn more about cystic fibrosis or support ongoing research, visit the link below.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
