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03
Dec
Sneak Peek: Ex-Graveleys owner returns to Harrogate with new seafood venture
The founder of a renowned fish and chip restaurant in Harrogate has revived its former home on Cheltenham Parade.
Graham Reed-Stephenson set up Graveleys of Harrogate in the mid-1990s.
It went on to become an institution in the town, before Mr Reed-Stephenson sold it in 2009.
In recent years the site has had a revolving door of operators - most recently Bradleys, which shut suddenly in September.
But Mr Reed-Stephenson has now taken over the site once again and today (December 3) held a private event to celebrate its new lease of life as The Fisherman’s Wife.
Doors will open to the public tomorrow.
Harrogate is the company's fourth location. It has other sites in Whitby, York and Leeds.
At today's private opening, Mr Reed-Stephenson told the Stray Ferret:
We’ve got a super seafood restaurant in Whitby. We’ve taken this restaurant back and we’re going to replicate the seafood menu at Whitby, here in Harrogate.
Next door, we’ve got a takeaway. We’re going to replicate our fish and chip takeaway that we have in Leeds. We’re bringing great fish and chips to Harrogate... as well as seafood. We’re going to be reasonably priced, with fantastic service and super quality.
We’re selling fresh Scottish haddock and it is tremendous.
Inside The Fisherman's Wife restaurant.
With three other sites already under his belt, why did Mr Reed-Stephenson choose to return to Harrogate?
Because I was here before and I loved it. My wife says providing I don’t spend too much time behind the bar, she’ll be quite happy.
Some of The Fisherman's Wife team.
Mr Reed-Stephenson urged prospective customers to “come and give us a go”.
“We’re just good quality seafood, nicely presented and have great waitresses and waiters. We're a seafood restaurant that sells great fish and chips”, he added.
A small haddock and chips in the restaurant costs £14.99, while a portion of cod and chips costs £18.99.
Customers can also enjoy Whitby lobster, Lindesfarne oysters, mussels, fish pie and a wagyu beef burger.
For vegetarians, a halloumi burger and vegetable stir fry are on offer.
Inside The Fisherman's Wife restaurant.
The Fisherman’s Wife restaurant and takeaway opens to the public tomorrow.
They will both operate from 11.30am until 8pm, Wednesday to Saturday.
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