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R 943 - R 2 830
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Seafood, Sushi
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 17 December 2023

Whilst staying in Sea Point for 6 nights I felt I had to have a meal at the Ocean Basket. I have previously dined here many times when on holiday. It would seem that the Restaurant is under new management having changed hands but not...sure when this took place. I was seated very promptly at a nice table by Ronald who even provided a cushion for my chair!! I ordered wine and told Ronald that I was not in a hurry if that was ok with him I just wanted to take my time. I decided on my meal which was Bite of The Ocean. Although it had gone up quite a bit in price from my previous visit a year ago I thought it was still good value for what you were getting with a nice little selection of seafood, half portion of chips and rice. It was served as normal in a frying pan which is quite novel I think!! It was most enjoyable but unfortunately I could not eat it all so I was able to get a Doggy Bag no problem!! I was surprised at how busy the restaurant became so it is obviously still a popular place to go to for a meal. I would like to mention that Ronald was assisted by Fish a very nice waiter who was in training. We had a joke about his name but it was all taken in good spirit!! I finished off my evening with an Irish Coffee which was most enjoyable. The only time I normally drink these is when I am visiting South Africa.. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant and most certainly the food and good service what more can you ask for. Would I return to this Ocean Basket Restaurant I most certainly would and I highly recommend it on my experience. Keep up the good work.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Ocean Basket, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 18 December 2023

Good day Missbute, What a fin-tastic review. Thank you. Great food, service and atmosphere are what we strive for and we're thrilled to hear that we hit the mark with you. Come and visit again, soon. Many thanks, The Ocean Basket Team

Reviewed 15 December 2023

They refused to move tables to accommodate 15 of our staff members. The manager then dealt with us in the most unprofessional manner. No apologies and he had the most arrogant stinking attitude. We were treated like dogs. We left and went to a more...friendly and accommodating Ocean Basket. Very disappointing. Would never recommend them, especially if you’re someone of colour.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Ocean Basket, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 18 December 2023

Hello Goplaces68521521137, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are deeply sorry to hear about your experience. We want to get to the bottom of this. Please send us your details using this link: https://ob98.goreview.co.za/goreview-crm?revid=B5ugYhdf and a member of customer care will be...More

Reviewed 6 February 2023 via mobile

Cheap and cheerful . Slightly different being in a shopping centre but get a balcony seat in the light . Basic menu but all super fresh and good value . A good place for quick filling tasty food and at a good price . I...think there is a chain so could search .. another is at the Waterfront .. try itMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Ocean B, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 10 February 2023

Hi Frodo_10, Thanks for the compliments, we appreciate the positive feedback. So happy to read that the food and experience were a hit! We look forward to having you back again at Ocean Basket Sea Point, soon. Thank you, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 3 September 2022 via mobile

There’s fish n chips the British way. The South African way is better. And the Ocean Basket way at Sea Point is the best ; the very best. It simply can’t be beaten !! The restaurant looks nothing from the outside and you’d easily miss...it. Walk through the mini shopping centre entrance and up to the first floor and thereafter embark on a casual dining feast. I really don’t like fish ! And this menu is 95% fish. But I love the Kingclip - fleshy, meaty, solid & pure white. Fried in a light batter with just enough freshly cooked chips and this is a fantastic tasting, fantastically satisfying, fantastic value meal ! Service is low-key, friendly and ‘on it’. Shout out to Mac and Mimi. There are few airs & graces but the vibe has energy. Families, couples, old & young…Everyone’s welcome !More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Ocean B, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2022

Hi there Nauj63, Wow! Thanks for the incredible feedback. We're glad to hear you are such a fan of our Kingkip and left with a satisfied feeling in your belly! We look forward to seeing you again, soon! Many thanks, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 1 January 2022 via mobile

We come here and order the same thing. Greek salad, dry cooked kingklip and calamari with roast veggies. Delicious. The service is always excellent and good value too.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Ocean B, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 3 January 2022

Hello Londonpeter1, Thank you for sharing the love. Our team at Ocean Basket Seapoint is always looking to serve up a great OB experience. We hope to "sea" you again soon, The OB Team

Reviewed 17 October 2021

I have had many meals from a few franchises inland and by far this one at Sea Point was the best. I am going to take a stab in the dark and say this seafood was fresh from the ocean and the inland restaurants not!

Date of visit: November 2020
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Ocean B, Agency / Consultant at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 19 October 2021

Hi 910Melvynv, This review is as good as our famous fish & chips! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our seafood! We look forward to having you back again, soon. Thanks, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 11 October 2021

We had the most wonderful meal today in fact every time we’ve been there Truly superb Service excellent and their bread rolls are amazing Kingklip excellent Easy parking Thank you to all

Date of visit: October 2021
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Ocean B, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2021

Hello Sunshine699148, You of-fish-ally made our day. So glad to read about your great food and service experience. Come and visit again, soon. Many thanks, The OB Team

Reviewed 29 April 2021

I ordered 300g Kingklip with chips. I ask the waiter if it's one piece of Fish or little pieces. I was told one piece from the middle. When it arrived it was 3 pieces. It was tough, dry, stringy and over cocked. I even doubt...it was Kingklip. Possibly baby Klingklip which is a cheeper version. I mentioned my experience to the waiter. On the way out he said the Chef apologised.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Ocean B, Agency / Consultant at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2021

Hello Marulatree, We are terribly sorry to read that your meal was not up to the Ocean Basket standard that you are used to. We definitely don’t want to lose your support. Please use this link to send us more information. https://ob98.goreview.co.za/goreview-crm?revid=uNEwOp We look forward...More

Reviewed 6 March 2020

I had the big sushi plate, it was very good, big portion of wasabi ! You can buy whine in the carafe, so you are not forced to buy the bottle. Definitely a good deal

Date of visit: March 2020
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OceanB21, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 16 March 2020

Hi M R, Thanks for the compliments, we appreciate your positive feedback. We are so thrilled to read that your Ocean Basket Sushi was a hit! We look forward to having you back again, soon. Many thanks, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 5 March 2020 via mobile

The seafood was amazing, we took the seafood platter for 2 and the fried prawns... both fresh and very tasty. The recommended wine completed the nice meal. The service was very friendly. We will gladly come again.

Date of visit: March 2020
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OceanB21, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2020

Hey there Emil_1980, What a fin-tastic review. Thank you. :) We are happy to hear that you loved our Seafood platters and friendly service! We hope to "sea" you again soon! Many thanks, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 25 February 2020

Comprehensive fish menu and some of the dishes and platters that we saw coming from the kitchen looked very appealing. We both had the whitebait and calamari to start which was very good, We followed with hake and chips which was good but not the...best we’ve had.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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OceanB21, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 26 February 2020

Hello, Ivor S! This review is o-fish-ally awesome! We're glad your meal was a hit! If there is something you would like to discuss further, feel free to send us an email to customercare@oceanbasket.com and we'll be in touch :) Come and visit again, soon....More

Reviewed 15 February 2020

Six of us went on a Wednesday evening at about 7.45pm and the place was full. We decided to wait and 20 minutes later a table was prepared. All the meals were of good quality and the prices were very reasonable. The staff were pleasant...and the service was good. The location is in a commercial street in a small shopping centre so no views to talk about. Easy to park on the side streets.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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OceanB21, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 24 February 2020

Hi Alwyn1, Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy to hear that the six of you had a "whale" of a time, and enjoyed your meals. We hope to see you again soon. Many thanks, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 12 February 2020

full of children out with their parents- made place quite noisy. the service was good, but the 2 fish we chose were both off, so had to settle for catch of the day-unfortunately this was tastless and only rescued by additional side dishes.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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OceanB21, Owner at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 25 February 2020

Hi Dave M, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate all our customers' feedback. We do apologize for the fish not being up to standard, and we definitely don't want to lose your support. please send us a copy of this...More

Reviewed 18 January 2020

We having the best family times in the friendly seafood restaurant "ocean basket". The food is great and the staff on point.i will recommend their food an hospitality.

Date of visit: January 2020
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Ocean B, Guest Relations Manager at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 28 January 2020

Hi Llewellyncathem, Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. We are so thrilled to read that you and your family enjoyed your time with us at Ocean Basket Seapoint. We hope to "sea" you again soon! Many thanks, Ocean Basket

Reviewed 16 January 2020 via mobile

I was really looking forward to this meal as I live in Nairobi which until just recently had an Ocean Basket. It was one of my fav places in Nairobi to get calamari and fish and chips, one of the big reasons was this lemony,...garlic cream sauce that was served with everything. To my huge disappointment not only was this sauce served but there was no sauce served other than some what I think was tartar. The calamari is still the best, but having no sauce other than tartar, which no one dips calamari in, was disappointing. The fish and chips were also just ok, the batter was disappointing from how I had it in Nairobi and was just a let down.service was great thoMore

Date of visit: January 2020
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Ocean B, Guest Relations Manager at Ocean Basket Seapoint, responded to this reviewResponded 28 January 2020

Hi Amberdq2283Yb, Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedack. We are sorry to read that Ocean Basket Seapoint did not provide you with the Ocean basket experience that you are accustomed to, and we definitely dont want to lose your support!...More

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