El Basque

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

El Basque Summer Hours & Special Weeknight Events

We’re excited to announce our summer hours at El Basque!

* Sunday & Monday: Closed (available for private events and special dinners)

* Tuesday to Thursday: Open 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

* Friday & Saturday: Open 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Special Weekly Events:

* Tuesdays: Txikiteo Tuesdays – half-off pintxos all night, featuring pintxos tours and tastings.

* Wednesdays: Wine Wednesdays – 30% off all wines.

* Thursdays: Hearty stews for just $25

* Fridays: El Jazzque – Our summer jazz series, starting June 12th at 7:30 p.m. with live performances from Stu Shelton, David Gomez, and more.

We look forward to seeing you this summer at El Basque!

06/02/2026

El Basque Presents: El Jazzque – Summer Friday Nights

Starting June 12th, El Basque transforms into El Jazzque, a sultry jazz café lounge.

Every Friday at 7:30 p.m until…

join us for an evening of live jazz from local artists.

Savor a light menu of pintxos, craft beer, and wine in an intimate setting.

Mark your calendar—the first night is June 12th at 7:30 p.m. See you at El Jazzque.

05/27/2026

For reservations
Call / Text: 239.301.4973
Or use our RSVP link:

https://reservations.shift4payments.com/ #/08704a30-2888-4d4f-a08c-202bd2b5e2f4

05/20/2026

Indulge in El Basque’s Happy Hour & Prix Fixe.
Monday through Saturday, enjoy an outstanding three-course prix fixe menu at $30, paired with happy hour pintxos and discounts on beer, wine, and sangria.

At El Basque, discover a perfect blend of exquisite flavors and exceptional value.

05/20/2026

Indulge in El Basque's Happy Hour & Prix Fixe.
Monday through Saturday, enjoy an outstanding three-course prix fixe menu at $30, paired with happy hour pintxos and discounts on beer, wine, and sangria.

At El Basque, discover a perfect blend of exquisite flavors and exceptional value.

05/15/2026

Our elBasque travelers having an unforgettable journey through the Basque Country! 🌍✨

Join the next adventure—reserve your spot for September or October now! Our partnership with Basquelanders ensures a seamless, curated experience. Book today!

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05/11/2026

Right now, our Basqueland travelers, in partnership with Basquelanders, are having an unforgettable adventure in the Basque Country.

From pintxos tours to Michelin-star dining, they’re fully immersed in the culture. Don’t miss out.

Book your Basque adventure with us and Basquelanders today!

Next Tours

Sept 21-27

Oct 5-11

Oct 19-25

Spaces are limited. Reserve yours dates.

05/07/2026

We’re excited to introduce our new Lil BB’s

Mini Burnt Basque Cheesecakes at El Basque. Indulgent, caramelized, and rich, they’re perfect for sharing, gifting, and now available for special orders.

Experience our Basque cheesecakes El Basque and pre order the minis for that special gift.

Taking pre Orders for Group gifting

Text El Basque: 239.301.4973

04/30/2026

Celebrate International Jazz Day
with us at El Basque! Tonight at 6 p.m.

The incomparable Stu Shelton takes the floor, bringing his vibrant samba jazz rhythms to perfectly complement our Basque cuisine.

Savor every bite of your favorite pintxos, stews, and seafood dishes while being transported by the smooth jazz ambiance. Join us for a night where Basque flavor meets jazz magic.

Don’t miss it! RSVP:
Text/ Call 239.301.4973

04/29/2026

Thursday Nights at El Basque: Live Jazz with Stu Shelton & Basque Stews

Join us every Thursday night for an unforgettable evening at El Basque. Immerse yourself in the smooth jazz sounds of Stu Shelton while savoring our signature Basque stews.

Each one is slow-cooked in a Le Creuset for rich, deep flavors: choose from short rib, seafood, pork, or chicken mustard stew. Gather your friends and experience the perfect pairing of Basque comfort food and live jazz.

Every Thursday, only at El Basque.



This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

04/29/2026

Thursday Nights at El Basque: Live Jazz with Stu Shelton & Basque Stews

Join us every Thursday night for an unforgettable evening at El Basque. Immerse yourself in the smooth jazz sounds of Stu Shelton while savoring our signature Basque stews.

Each one is slow-cooked in a Le Creuset for rich, deep flavors: choose from short rib, seafood, pork, or chicken mustard stew. Gather your friends and experience the perfect pairing of Basque comfort food and live jazz.

Every Thursday, only at El Basque.



This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.

04/28/2026

Experience the Ultimate Txikiteo Journey at El Basque

For just $55 per person, indulge in a specially curated 10-course pintxo tour. Guided by the chef’s creative vision, each pintxo is a bold and unique flavor exploration.

Paired with a complimentary 9oz glass of wine, it’s a complete sensory immersion.

Join us for an evening of Basque tradition reimagined.

For Reservations
Call / Text: 239.301.4973

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04/28/2026

Experience the Ultimate Txikiteo Journey at El Basque

Txikiteo Tuesdays

For just $55 per person, indulge in a specially curated 10-course pintxo tour. Guided by the chef’s creative vision, each pintxo is a bold and unique flavor exploration.

Paired with a complimentary 9oz glass of wine, it’s a complete sensory immersion.

Join us for an evening of Basque tradition reimagined.

For Reservations
Call / Text: 239.301.4973

04/26/2026

Introducing: Basquelanders — Autumn Harvest Tours 2026

This autumn we are opening a small number of places for an intimate journey into the Basque Country during vendimia — the grape harvest.

For six nights and seven days, guests will experience the region when it is most alive: vineyards in harvest, cellars in motion, and kitchens at their seasonal peak. The itinerary includes Bilbao, Rioja Alavesa, Getaria, Gernika, Urdaibai, Hondarribia, and San Sebastián, with private access to wineries, traditional cider houses, pintxo bars, and Michelin-recognized restaurants.

The program is led by a former president of the Biscay Wine Tourism Association, offering rare access to wineries normally closed during harvest.

• 3 departures only
• 6 nights / 7 days
• Small group – 8 guests per departure
• September and October 2026

This is not a typical wine tour. It is the Basque Country at the exact moment the year’s work comes to life.

To request the itinerary or reserve a place:
[email protected]: Basquelanders — Autumn Harvest Tours 2026

This autumn we are opening a small number of places for an intimate journey into the Basque Country during vendimia — the grape harvest.

For six nights and seven days, guests will experience the region when it is most alive: vineyards in harvest, cellars in motion, and kitchens at their seasonal peak. The itinerary includes Bilbao, Rioja Alavesa, Getaria, Gernika, Urdaibai, Hondarribia, and San Sebastián, with private access to wineries, traditional cider houses, pintxo bars, and Michelin-recognized restaurants.

The program is led by a former president of the Biscay Wine Tourism Association, offering rare access to wineries normally closed during harvest.

• 3 departures only
• 6 nights / 7 days
• Small group – 8 guests per departure
• September and October 2026

This is not a typical wine tour. It is the Basque Country at the exact moment the year’s work comes to life.

To request the itinerary or reserve a place:
[email protected]

04/25/2026

The harvest
doesn't wait.
Neither should you.

There is a moment in September when the Basque Country changes. The light softens. The air off the Cantabrian carries something heavier, slower.

And in the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, in the cellars of Getaria, in the stone-walled bodegas that have been reading this land for generations, everything acelerates.
This is vendimia. Harvest season. The moment the whole year has been building towards.

We designed this journey around it. Not because harvest makes a good backdrop - but because it changes what you are allowed to see. The winemaker who would normally send you to a tasting room is now in the vineyard at dawn, deciding whether today is the day.

The cellar that is usually quiet hums with something urgent and alive. The must fermenting in the tank is this year's wine, hours old, and it smells like the earth it came from.
This journey is led by one of us - someone who spent more than a decade building the wine tourism and export programme at one of
Biscay's finest txakoli producers, who knows these cellars not as a visitor but as someone who has worked in them.

Our next trips are planned for:

9/21 - 9/27
10/5- 10/11
10/19 - 10/25

Contact
John Colon
917.826.4975 | [email protected]

04/18/2026

El Basque’s
Burnt Cheesecake is a must try!
Baking daily and taking orders for whole cakes!

04/17/2026

04/11/2026

Saturday mornings at El Basque ☕️
Fresh coffee pouring, good company gathering, and brunch that lingers just a little longer. Join us and ease into the weekend.

04/09/2026

Chef John in his element today. Thoughtful ingredients and careful preparation make all the difference.

04/07/2026

Good food, good wine, and good company- the things we cherish most.

04/01/2026

More than a meal—this is the story behind it.

Chef John had the honor of teaching local college students about the heart of farm-to-table cooking—respect for ingredients, connection to the land, and intention in every dish.

To our guests, thank you for being part of this journey. Your presence at our tables helps nurture not just a restaurant, but a future generation of passionate chefs. 🌿 John ColónFGCU University

03/26/2026

Another evening of wonderful guests and great conversation around the dining room.

03/24/2026

Chef John in his element. And the perfect ending...our Burnt Basque Cheesecake. Join us for lunch at El Basque.