Review Ocean Basket Camps Bay - Camps Bay

Nice food, but place was a bit cold. It needs heaters. Excellent service. Would go again

Good service, location and food. Most tender fish and prawns. The chips were perfect. Definitely the best OB I’ve been to in the country.

The food was fresh and we enjoyed our meals. The quantities were more than I expected and we all left extremely full with some to take home. We all enjoyed the prawns. Hands down, some of the tastiest prawns I've ever had. Delish...!

We stopped here for a quick bite on arrival to camps bay. Food was nice - same Ocean Basket quality, drinks were very refreshing and service was good. There were loads of tables outside amd inside (upstairs and downstairs), We sat upstairs facing the ocean, views were just amazing. All in all a good quick bite

Excellent service. During loadhsedding Mercy at the door was kind enough to advise us and options and saving a customer. Not only did she win me over with them having gas, but Nandie and Richard went above and beyond to make us laugh and have a wholesome time. Hands down impressed with your staff.

Best sea food platter I have ever try on my life and the interior of the restaurant in good and the outside view is awesome.enjoy your sea food

Tasty fish and seafood. Interior in the common „Ocean Basket style“. Staff is friendly and helpful 😊

Quickly seated, was very accommodating even during load shedding. Sushi is the best on camp bay (surprised to find out that it is a chain restaurant) Would love to see the this restaurant make it to Texas. Comparable to the $$$ seafood places in Houston.

we had dinner in front of the beach while watching the sunset. henry was our waitress and we was kind and friendly :). food was delicious (we has both fish) and prices are fair!

Cape town quick spot. They do not substitute nor add. Just what the picture shows is what you get! Foods good though

The service at Ocean Basket, Camps Bay is decent and they check up on you to make sure you don’t need anything more. I tried the Prawn Special with a side of Fried Calamari and I usually don’t like Calamari but the way Ocean Basket makes it I actually enjoy it. The Prawn Special comes with Rice and Chips so it definitely is quite a filling meal. Atmosphere and view from the top is amazing, it overlooks the Camps Bay Beach so make sure you try and get a seat near the window.

Very slow and unprofessional service. But you have to go there for the Oysters!!! Its amazing and so fresh. Food in general is awesome. You gonna wait for more than 1 hour for you lunch, but it worths that! Wonderful ocean view is included.

Food was good and atmosphere was great. But service did lack a little but they picked it up as the evening went on.

Worst service from any ocean basket! Seriously lacking on all fronts. Step up, guys! Would have given a 0 star if i could.

does not have great service but the food is amazingly fresh. You may sometimes wait a while for your food. Haven't been there in about year. But I use to consistantly go. The service is slightly below par from my experiences. But the food is great. So if you are hungry and feel like having a good solid seafood meal, go to camps bay ocean basket because their food will deliver.

The staff are not helpful...they didn’t help us with getting a table and the floors need a wash. Other restaurants in Camps Bay offer such better service.

AVOID THIS PLACE!!! THEY COPIED MY BOYFRIEND'S DEBIT CARD AND THEN WITHDREW MONEY FROM IT!!<br/>My boyfriend and I had a lunch at this place (Ocean basket Camps bay) on January 25, 2019. The meal and the service was fine. Then we wanted to pay with a debit card. This debit card was swiped into one machine (a silver one) and then my boyfriend typed the PIN number. The machine didn’t work, it just printed out a paper with "Network failure" printed on it. Then the waiter told us that we can try with another machine. This time another waiter brought a different machine (a black one) and we were able to pay. <br/>We flew back to our country on January 27 and arrived on January 28. As soon as we arrived at home my boyfriend just randomly checked his bank account and discovered that 3 transactions had been made on his debit card, money was withdrawn from 3 different ATMs situated in two different locations. <br/>Ocean basket was the last place were we used that debit card, in other places we used cash because we wanted to spend all our rand bills since we were about to leave in two days.<br/>It is more than evident that both waiters were “working” together making fraud.<br/>I wonder if the managers are also involved since this happen to more people according to Tripadvisor references and apparently niether the managers nor the owners haven't done anything about it!!!!

My wife and I decided to go for a drive - from Claremont, and have an early supper. Headed through town but found it very busy. Ended up in Camps Bay. Went into Ocean Basket as it was fairly quiet. Welcome didn’t exist. Got to our table & got 2 dirty menus. Waiter arrived took our order... then arrived a different waiter!!! Got our drinks and cutlery. Cutlery was filthy. Complained to waiter and got another set of equally filthy cutlery. Washed my cutlery in the toilet and ate my meal. Food was mediocre, calamari was warm, chips cold. Requested to see the manager - no ways - he probably was too busy. Will I come back? A BIG DEFINITE NO!!!

Not sure why the reviews are poor. I felt the food was exactly what id expect from ocean basket. Simple and tasty foods. Service was fine. Views were great. Just a typical ocean basket visit 😀

You know every time I go to Ocean Basket in Campsbay the service great and food consistently good , simple and you get what u pay for!! Great management always friendly and remembered my name. Well done guys keep it up!

The service at Ocean Basket, Camps Bay is decent and they check up on you to make sure you don’t need anything more. <br/><br/>I tried the Prawn Special with a side of Fried Calamari and I usually don’t like Calamari but the way Ocean Basket makes it I actually enjoy it. The Prawn Special comes with Rice and Chips so it definitely is quite a filling meal.<br/><br/>Atmosphere and view from the top is amazing, it overlooks the Camps Bay Beach so make sure you try and get a seat near the window.<br/>

Set in a busy street with many great restaurants to choose from, this branch of OB is worthwhile. Food is good and staff and are efficient. Although you don't have as good a vibe as other places on the street, the food is certainly value for money.

Been here a few times and I prefer going during the week, as it’s not so full and the seats are not limited. <br/>We had a full deck which was perfect for 4 people, changed calamari for calamari heads. <br/>I always go for the grilled fish and Cajun style prawns its like fairy’s in your mouth. <br/>Great view of you sitting outside however it can get windy and sometimes awkward as many people walks by or at the window upstairs@ also had a sea view

Hadn't been to any ocean basket in a very long time. Decided to have lunch while in camps bay. The food was warm, fresh and delicous. I thoroughly enjoyed the pumkin and spinach. The service was just okay.

This place has the best for both adults and kids. Very easy going relaxed atmosphere right across from a beautiful beach. We had a very kind great server and sushi was fresh and amazing topped off with a refreshing white sangria. Will definetly go back.

BAD EXPERIENCE OF SERVICE...<br/><br/>FOOD: 3.5/5<br/><br/>AMBIENCE: 4.5/5<br/><br/>SERVICE: 2/5<br/><br/>I have never seen servers ask for 10% tip... especially when u handle them cash and expect them to bring back the change(approx 40 zar change)..<br/><br/>

Well here in Cape Town for the first time and was suggested this place, for someone who is a sea food lover this is a great place. Ordered soup and prawns for starters and the prawns ver too good . Also tried the kajun fried fish with garlic butter sauce. Sauce was yum.

Had a good time, the food was great too, the portions were definitely much better than the other Ocean Baskets I've been to. The service was pretty fast 😊 <br/>I've never seen such huge squids at an Ocean Basket before haha 👌

Definitely a place for just hake and chips, and perhaps the lemonade. The prawns were really soggy and my stir fry was too salty to enjoy. The service was average, but the table with the sea view more than made up for it.

Was really really good. Food was all cooked to perfection and came within 15 minutes and the service from Solomon was impeccable. Really looked after us from beginning to end. Will definitely be back next time I am in Cape Town

Service was great, Solomon was our waiter and was outstanding. Food was fast and delicious, even though the restaurant was fairly busy. Staff all very helpful. One of the best ocean baskets around

The sushi is always good and the service incredibly fast! They normally have your meals to you within 15 minutes! I love that they offer carafes of wine which mean you're able to share one with your partner, and that the platters are also more than enough to share with someone. The only sad thing is that they've done away with their lovely rolls and you now get half a slice of brown bread. Pity.

Food was excellent as always, but absolutely terrible service last Sunday unfortunately! Had to go and fetch the waitor each time we wanted something..<br/><br/>Update: went back here for prawns recently, and whilst the restaurant was extremely busy the service was absolutely phenomenal! Prawns were out of this world (as always) but President (the Manager) ensured our food arrived within minutes and that everything was perfect! President for, well..president!

Never been overly keen to try this restaurant, but when our original choices was closed for a function I took my overseas client here. Big mistake. The place was empty, our waitress took our presence as an opportunity to make her nights turnover on one table. She picked up on my client being foreign and very obviously oversold . All he wanted was a fish and prawn combo, he got completely taken advantage of and ended up with R 350 main meal consisting of 10 king prawns (sadly they were also dismal and the only thing King Size was the price) and extra fish. I could see this playing out and tried to steer the waitress back to one the "combos" he was indicating to, but she thought she was being very clever by obviously pushing up our bill unnecessarily, and overrode my guidance. My client was so embarrassed when this mass of food arrived, and commented on this. The waitress responded "but that is what you ordered". In short the food was average, the service lived up to presenting restaurants on the Camps Bay strip as complete tourist traps, and the bill was astronomical for the shocking quality of the seafood as well. Living in the area, I will certainly advise my neighbors to steer clear, and will never advise my many overseas clients to eat there when staying in hotels close by. Well done on ripping off clients but you only get to do it once.<br/><br/>I would steer well clear of this restaurant if my experience was anything to go by.

On a sunny Sunday afternoon we found it fitting to have lunch with a view. Ocean basket is a firm favourite. Our usual, the platter for two..with hake instead of linefish, calamari cajun style, deepfried calamari heads, half chips half rice, extra garlic sauce. What a mouthful! The food arrived promptly and we were pleasantly surprised as the platter was more generous compared to other Ocean Baskets. Great service and good food. Now my favourite Ocean Basket out of the lot.

the better ocean basket to the rest, the service was really good, food was average at best, due to the waiter and the view this ocean basket didn't receive a 3.

Nice staff and nice food. What else there is to say, price is right. I stayed at self catering accommodation and this is 2km next to it. Our waitress Nandie was fantastic. And the food won't let you down.

Stopped by here for a quick lunch and as always their food is good and consistent. There lemon butter are delicious and the calamari is always a firm favourite of mine.

As far as Ocean Baskets go (and chain restaurants are never my first, second or third choice!), this is probably one of the best of the bunch. The food was decent, although the timing of the service (20 minutes for a post-dinner coffee) was erratic albeit friendly and welcoming. Pricing seemed reasonable too, particularly for Camps Bay.

What a great way to enjoy the sun. Spent it in Camps bay and it was no mistake. Enjoyed the food. Enjoyed the view. Enjoyed the sunshine. Finished off with my favourite, mud pie. The portions have become small which is disappointing, but the flavours are still there.

They have this meze platter starter that is s9 delicious if you love calamari, olives and squid heads with hallloumi cheese. Well best you try it. It's new on the menu and what else the view of camps bay in front of you sunny sky and a gorgeous summer day definitely a must

This Ocean Basket probably has the best view ever. Love looking out over the Camps Bay strip - especially for sunset!!! Enjoyed some of their house wine while indulging in their Zen Sushi Platter, all with salmon. Super yum. My friends enjoyed a mixed sushi platter and the calamari with mixed veg. Tried a bit of both - real good. Of course Ocean Basket has some of the best calamari in town; always a winner. The service was also great - super friendly! Thoroughly enjoyable experience!

Great experience. Loved the little play area for the little ones. We saw dolphins riding in the surf. Food was lovely! We ordered seafood platters, and they were delish. My little girl's fish on her platter was a little underdone, but apart from that-great.

The service was lovely. The food was ok, I ordered a sea food platter for two. I shared it with a friend and it was more than enough for the two of us. The Hake wasn't enjoyable at all and the rest of the sea food was a little under seasoned.

What to ask more sitting in the sun and watching the sea!<br/>Oh I know some sushis :)<br/><br/>The restaurant was full but the service was quit quick but unfortunately their card machine was not working so one of us when all the way to the atm!

I always enjoy my meal here. It's an ocean basket so you know what you're gonna get. We always share the platter for two and it's a good value for money seafood option. The line fish is a little hit and miss, but their sauces are delicious.

If you can get a table outside on a sunny day, it's a wonderful thing, to have a meal facing the ocean. Service here is good, though might get a little too crowded during peak eating hours. Food is great value for money. The sea food paella was cooked fresh, and very tasty. Overall a great experience.

The service is l impeccable. We started off with a guy recommending wines to us based on what we enjoy which I liked. The waitress was really patient wit us and tailored our meals to our specifications. The new salmon salad is not worth the money you spend. It was delicious but was more like a sample/teaser than a salad/small meal. Their sashimi is also very thin. Besides all that, I was shocked at how professional they were.

I came here for an early dinner and we sat upstairs to watch the sun go down. They have a prime position for sunsets, one of the best on that strip for a place that you don’t have to fork over your life savings to afford. The food was up to standard and we were pleased with the whole affair. Service could have been more prompt.

I have been to many Ocean Basket outlets during my holiday in Jo'berg a few years back. This time, when we planned a trip to Cape Town, I looked forward to a reunion with Ocean Basket - and oh what a reunion it was!<br/><br/>Our travel guide strongly recommended that we try the outlet at Camps Bay and enjoy our food watching the sunset there. So we made sure we got there before sunset and got a good table by the window. Fabulous! Set perfectly opposite the beach, there's a great view of the sunset. And you have good food and South African wine for company - what more can you ask for!<br/><br/>I have always loved loved loved the prawns at Ocean Basket. I love their prince prawns the best - they are the smallest but the yummiest. This is one place where I prefer the veggie over the fries. The veg stir fry here is yumm! Ask for some extra Cajun spice if you want more spunk in your prawns - but they are perfect as served. <br/><br/>Our experience at all Ocean Basket outlets has been fabulous. But two things stand out from the experience at Camps Bay. One - the beach view (with or without sunset). Two - the service is smiling and very friendly; and to top it, I forgot some shopping bags (from a dozen shopping bags) at the table and the lady waiter came after us downstairs to give me my bags. Kudos!

This new Ocean Basket opened up on the perfect location. With gorgeous views and great food, a visit to this Ocean Basket never disappoints.

Main meal arrived too quickly with starter and no salad. Waiting another 15 minutes for our friends sushi, and still waiting for the other sushi - shocking kitchen management and service1. But Good value, great location

Stopped in while walking about and thought we would grab a bite to eat by the sea. The service was pretty good and we got treated to a local crowing his heart out (nothing to do with the restaurant but a good laugh). The food however was not good. The calamari was ok but my hake was so soft and mussy that i could not take morw than one bite. My wifes food was also average and overall ill give this place a miss next time round.

We were lucky enough to pay this restaurant a visit on a day when Cape Town was really showing off! It is right on the Camps Bay strip with gorgeous views.<br/><br/>We were attended to by both Mandy and Jayne, both ladies were excellent and attended to our every need. The manageress was also present a few times which is always good.<br/><br/>The hake and chips was beautifully cooked and the chips were actually seasoned perfectly. <br/><br/>The 3 way calamari was ok. It was slightly chewy and could do with more seasoning, but I've had worse! It was also not really hot enough. <br/><br/>A really good place for a more affordable meal along the Camps Bay strip with gorgeous views.

was very excited that ocean basket had come to camps bay and that there was now an option for more affordable food along the strip but was quite surprised by the overwhelming price increases over such a short period of time. The portion sizes have also decreased significantly. I normally order the calamari 3 ways to share (for around 80 which had now gone up to 100) and the portion was not easily shareable. Other than that, the service, food and location were great- the lighting in the venue is just extremely bright though