Basque Grill & Steakhouse in Bilbao

A grill-only kitchen, zero stock approach and a fully personalised dining experience

A different concept from most restaurants in Bilbao

From the garden, grilled

Pink tomato grilled on the Kamado, along with seasonal vegetables and sprouts

Our kamado

A ceramic oven of Japanese origin that
provides a unique flavor of smoke and embers

The embers

We use holm oak charcoal, along with hickory & appletree wood

Reservation

We confirm table reservations every day.

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Our dishes & 3 different menus to choose from

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SUGARRA & THE GRILL

Among the restaurants in Bilbao, SUGARRA stands out as a different and independent dining experience, built around a unique Basque grill concept where premium meats, fresh seafood and seasonal produce are cooked over charcoal on a Japanese Kamado. “Sugarra” means “flame” in Basque, and fire is at the heart of everything we do.

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At Sugarra, dishes are served to share and are selected in advance when making your reservation. We operate this way to be sustainable while offering the best market produce. Unlike many other restaurants in Bilbao, our goal is ‘zero stock’: we aim to minimize food waste by letting guests decide exactly what and how much to eat beforehand. You can view our food and drink menu during the booking process (we recommend booking 1-2 weeks in advance due to limited seating).

RESERVATION

Our KAMADO

At Sugarra, we search for the perfect grill that brings out the best flavors. Our Japanese KAMADO grill helps us quickly sear the steak while adding a unique and delicious aroma of holm oak. This traditional, egg-shaped marvel of engineering allows us to infuse our dishes with authentic, smoky tones that transport you straight to a rustic countryside. Depending on what we’re cooking, we also use hickory and apple tree wood for a smoky taste. This versatile grill can reach high temperatures and produce just the right amount of smoke for every dish.

The rib steak
of Sugarra

Our rib steaks come from the best old cows (over 5 years old), of Simmental breed, always selected for their meat quality and fat quantity. We cut them Basque style with their bone and fat. To get the best flavor and tenderness, we dry-age these rib steaks for at least 2 months, reaching the optimal point. Each one is then brought at room temperature separately for at least 4 hours before going into the Kamado, and this allows the meat to cook to a proper internal temperature. In addition, with oak embers, we achieve an intense smoky flavor.

We are Sugarra

Sugarra was born in 2021 and is run exclusively by two people: Iker strives to master the embers while Amaia looks after you at the table. We believe in a direct connection with our guests, free of intermediaries and based on respect. That is why we offer a single seating per service and personalize every reservation; we simply love knowing who is coming to enjoy Sugarra.

Tripadvisor

    EXCELENTE  
  211 reseñas
 
 
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   John C 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Best steak in Europe. Simply fantastic little restaurant, slightly off the beaten track, in Bilbao. Simple attention to detail to make you feel at home. Steak was to die for. Sides had so much flavour, and no words for the brioche toast. Thank you Sugarra!
  
 
 
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   JonTurton 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Amazing steak A very special dining experience at Sugarra. It’s always a good start to the evening when the restaurant welcomes you by name and has printed a personalised menu. The service was attentive and the food was fantastic, the tomato was delicious, smokey and sweet. The steak was out of this world, beautifully cooked and well rested, packed with flavour. The hot block of pink salt to sear it if desired is a clever idea. We shared a White Russian and the best Guinness cake I’ve ever had to finish. If you go to Bilbao and you enjoy steak this is not to be missed.
  
 
 
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   Seemore 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Carne extraordinaire Pequeño restaurante especializado en carne. Carta de vinos local. Personal muy amable. Pocos platos de acompañamiento, sin embargo. Se require reserva.
  
 
 
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   diibii 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Immense Sugarra is a real gem. We had the menu with the pink tomatoes in gazpacho, followed by simmenthal steak with fries and peppers, then dessert. The tomato was epic in proportions and very well done. Lovely and smokey and tangy. The steak was extraordinary. We've had steak at Bar Nestor in San Sebastian and bistecca Fiorentina in Tuscany. This was maybe the best of the bunch. The meat was a deep, almost maroon red, had an Incredible depth of flavour, and was cooked to perfection. The peppers were also immense, being sweet, rich and jammy in a way I did not know a pepper could be. The fries were good too (not personally a huge fan of fries). Dessert was solid, but less spectacular, although after such a big feed, I didn't really need it. I went with a lovely glass of Basque ice cider, while my wife had the Guinness cake. You get the feeling this place is a real labour of love. Genuine thought and care went into every part of the meal. It's a little expensive, but it's seriously worth it. If we ever go back to Bilbao, we will visit again.
  
 
 
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   amaya1972 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Cena de cumpleaños Excelente como siempre. Tomamos el menú Haragi compuesto de carne en diferentes elaboraciones y de diferente producto. Wagyu traido de Japón, sopleteado y ahumadp. Frisona alemana para chuletón al kamado. Carne madurada 80 dias para hacer la mejor hamburguesa con pan de bollo de mantequilla que vais a probar nunca. Lo regamos todo con un cava y terminamos rematando la cena con un cóctel delicioso. Todo de diez. Sin dejar de lado la fantástica atención de Iker y Amaia. Fantásticos los dos. Volveremos seguro. Es un homenaje que hay que darse de vez en cuando. Lo merece 100%.
  
 
 
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   Antonio Manolo R 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Buena comida Un local pequeño, íntimo y acogedor. La comida riquísima y hecha con mimo. El chuletón al Kamado un diez . La atención muy muy buena .
  
 
 
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   Marian E 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Carnes increíbles Ha sido genial. Todas los tipos de carnes que probamos a cada cual más bueno. El personal super correctos y te Dan toda clase de explicaciones de lo que estás comiendo en cada momento. Me sorprendió muchísimo la burguér en bollo de mantequilla. El local es pequeñito pero acogedor.
  
 
 
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   guille 
 
 
 
 Verificada  Gracias por el trato recibidos Estaba todo de diez este local es total mente recomendable y el cocinero iker te explica todos los platos y la camarera maja y sinpatica
  
 
 
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   Eskil D 
 
 
 
 Verificada  An absolute pleasure. Thank you for having us. Having to book the table and menu in advance and also reading good things about the place gave us some expectations. However, nothing prepared us for the hospitality and unrivalled quality that Sugarra delivered. Great food, lovely wine and great service. Having long talks about the food with the chef, discussing food and sharing experiences with making liquers at home. Worth the visit 11/10.
  
 
 
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   Peter F 
 
 
 
 Verificada  super cozy It was a great experieince, a small restaurant with 4 tables, very personal service of the couple running the place, very tasty food...I can fully recommend to make a reservation at Sugarra
  
 
 
  
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