The food was really good! The service was also good.
Went there during the week with my brother, the staff was welcoming and the was good. Their strawberry daiquiri was out of this world! Nice, chilled place
Came here for lunch with my mother our waiter was Ntobie and she was really great. I ordered the 6 King prawns and my mother ordered the 12 queen prawns. Unfortunately we had to cut our date short because of bees even though Ntobie tried bringing the coffee to help chase the bees away but that didn’t work. I then ordered a virgin strawberry daiquiri which was very sweet (too sweet). I really didn’t enjoy it. Either than that the service was really great
Went out for dinner with my soulmate at ocean basket rosebank n the service was very good our waiter Dee was excellent he kept on checking on us ..we opted on mussels starter n shrimp tempura it came out the way we wanted n for mains we decided to order platter for 2 and we wer not dissapointed at all ....good pricing good food good service keep up the good work i ll definatly be bck to try smethng else
A mountain of seafood options!! It was like Bubba and them Shrimp from Forrest Gump.
I really enjoyed the approach of skillet plating and the food was good for a lower tier chain.
This was my first time at Ocean Basket since they relocated at Rosebank.
I must say it was a perfect evening with a very friendly waitress, Jane, who served us.
The food portions was up to standard and delicious. It was the first time I ordered my seafood cajun style, and from now on I will always order my Ocean Basket meals to be prepared thís way!
Really enjoyed the experience, and would absolutely recommend this branch if you enjoy seafood as much as I do!
Another amazing waitress to look out for is Theresa.
I liked the new location. Sushi was great, food overall good. Service was friendly and good although desserts took longer to arrive than expected
Staff is friendly. Food is good, but seems to differ at times. Sometimes I really enjoy my platter, sometimes I feel like the taste I'm expecting is not there.
Ocean Basket is my go to place when I'm in the mood for good seafood 😋😋😋 I always go for their platters😋😋😋😋 love this Rosebank establishment, it's very small, however, the service and food is very good😋😋
I just want to compliment the integrity of this restaurant. We were served raw fish which was shocking for me but when we told the manager he apologized profusely and gave me a full refund on the entire meal and not just the fish. They did not complain or try fight with me. Good thumbs up for correcting a mistake.
I have been to almost all the nearby ocean basket outlets. It is really a treat for the sea food lovers like me. I love the ocean platter. The lemon sauce is my favorite.
Just love this ocean basket, service is generally quick so we find it a good place for a pre-movie meal. Prices are good compared to other seafood restaurants and there are many options, from sushi to salads to fish n chips
If you are going to eat sushi rather go somewhere else for it as the sushi isn't particularly spectacular as it should be but I LOVE ocean basket for its other foods. Their secret sauce used in all dishes is something I would happily lick off an old man (ok not really but you catch my drift).
I particularly like the mussels as the starters as you can mop up the sauce with the fresh warm bread brought to the table (also a favorite of my dad, we would fight over the last bit of sauce like wild hyenas). It was awesome. For mains, I'd either opt for the calamari and rice OR the platter for 1. Whenever I had either dishes, I was never disappointed. YUMMO! This branch is my favorite as the service is often good even though it was always so busy!
I had to write this review about the new MediterrAsian sushi that I had. It's a new style and flavour that was introduced recently and I absolutely loved it, enjoying the Tarama and Calamari gunkan :) definitely worth a stop and try, sushi with a taste difference 🍤🍤 good service, good setting and enjoyable all round
The best ...... Every time I come to Johannesburg, I must pass by ocean basket :-) very nice and welcoming staff , delicious food , and good prices
Jessica Samantha Lupton
+4
Super impressed with the quality of food and service at ocean basket! A Carafe of Tranquille (Pierres Jourdan) with a chan sushi platter all for R110 makes for a great lunch.
I've been to the Ocean Basket a few times and I really enjoy their food. My pick is always the 'Pick of the Ocean' as it has almost everything in one pan and is always yummy and satisfying. I personally feel it's the best value for money for 1 person. The service here is good, food is fresh but portions small compared to the other branches. Their complementary bread can be a bit stale at times it other than that no complaints.
Service: The setting is as usual for all ocean basket franchises. I especially liked the service at this branch. Our waitress was friendly and reliable.
Food: Combos are always my go to. The sushi (spicy salmon) was great. The mussels are one of my fav. Soaked in that lemon butter sauce. It's the greatest mussels.
I usually ask for calamari and prawns to be Cajun style for that spice. Whilst the calamari was amazing . The prawns tend to get a little dry in this style. I recommend that the prawns be soaked in sauce. And the calamari be cajun style.
Overall the food was good.
A good , not too pricy sea food joint. Average cost : R150 per person
Met a friend for lunch, I had great services because our server had product knowledge. The food was great. The restaurant is hidden and the settings isn't so great but I loved the food.
If you want more affordable seafood in Rosebank, Ocean Basket is the place to go. The service is attentive and the food is prepared in good time and delicious. The spicy sushi was not my favorite, but the prawns and calamari were good.
Had a quick Father's Day lunch today. Good service and really ocean basket offers great value for money! Tried out the paella and although it didn't taste like an authentic paella it was tasty! Like that they added some winter items to the menu like Gluhwein which is served in a carafe with a scarf - cute.
Rentia Van Der Westhuizen
+4
This is a great place fora quick lunch or dinner. Their seafood is always fresh and well prepared - not over-cooked. Great service and the chef and owner checks in with guests.
Theresa Offwood-le Roux
+3.5
Been here a few times for lunch during work. Service is always great and the food always at the same standard. I've never been unhappy - the calamari is my go-to dish. With that yummy lemon butter sauce, always a winner! If you're looking for decent seafood at a reasonable price - ocean basket is usually a good bet.
A great spot for seafood and a chilled night out. Decent wines and a choice of sushi too. My best part is the platters to share so you get a little bit of everything.
The best place for seafood........ the service is quick & friendly.
Calamari starters and Butter Garlic Prawns platter are to die for.......!
Anushila Chakraborty
+4.5
Any visit to the Rosebank arena is incomplete without a trip to the Ocean Basket. To do justice, you need multiple visits actually. The Kingclip and the Jumbo Hakes here are legendary. But my all-time favourite is the Shipman's Platter that comes with Calamaris and Kingclips. The ambience gets full thumbs up so does the food. The only downside would be the service - be ready to have keep time in your hands while you place your orders.
Every time I go to an Ocean Basket, I order the fish and prawn combo because it is the only thing that tastes good. I like that certain outlets have started offering buns instead of bread, but today the offering wasn't warm at all. It was fresh, but I would have liked warm bread (which is something other restaurants offer, and considering this weather, it is so greatly appreciated).
Never mind. The prawns were good, albeit seemingly princess prawns rather than prince prawns. The fish (line fish) is ALWAYS good. The rice was a bit hard and not fully cooked and the fries aren't the best in the world. Nevertheless, Ocean Basket always offers fresh food and have never had a problem there. I wish the portions were a little bigger. Does that make me a pig?
The service was decent, of course, with attention from the waiters, the managers and even the owner!
I love the food. It's light and the fish is fresh. Great value for money.
I enjoyed my lunch at Ocean Basket recently.
The calamari starter was good and on such a hot day a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc was in order - not a great wine list, I must say. I understand that it is a franchise but, in South Africa we have no excuse for poor wine lists.
The hake and chips as a main course was similarly good. A healthly size portion and the chips were great. I also tasted some of the sushi and it was great - good portion and nice and fresh.
The waiteress was attentive and had a smile.
It could have been a great meal had the wine selection been better and one was not limited to only inexpensive and uncomplex wine options.
Until last Saturday, Ocean Basket was one of those franchises that I would to scorn. "Haha, they eat out of frying pans" I used to chuckle... However, my craving for sushi at an affordable price caused me to reconsider this once upon a time favorite. Boy oh boy was I glad I did! The Rosebank OB (that's my nickname for my new darling) was amazing. The service was great, the dorado and veggies hit the spot and the sushi made me giddy. This is gonna be my new Saturday routine.
Had a craving. Calamari. Our waitress was amazing and understood the assignment. Everything came at once as it was ready as I was starving!!!! Yoh. Famished I tell you. Our waitress was friendly, efficient, reliable ...didn't hang around just when we needed service she was there. Great mom daughter date. Thank you! Definitely going back again!
Great place to get your seafood fix! Big on variety as well as the food portions. Reasonably priced and the seafood is fresh! Clean and comfortable place to dine at, with friendly staff ready to provide recommendations as required.
Good seafood options, but not too many for vegetarians; haloomi cheese and salad was good. People running and serving ate great. Good Ambience.
Had a sushi lunch with some friends and our waiter was really friendly and attended to us even though we waited quite a while for the food to arrive. We ordered platters to share because honestly their prices are a little high for their sushi options. The sushi itself was great but not the best I've had. The overall experience was good though.
Марина Евгеньевна Блинова
+5
This place is a paradise for fish lovers! My favourite dish is definitely a big portion of salmon with fried calamaris and prawns. The prices are very affodable for such huge portions. Also they have some really delicious coctails and cider you can order in addition to your meal! 😉👍🏾
New location, very comfortable, excellent decor, bright and upmarket good service, food tasty, management and staff friendly and accommodating overall very good experience and well worth the visit! Enjoy
Had a great experience at Ocean Basket Rosebank on a busy Saturday evening. The waiter was attentive and portion sizes were very good. This branch has been under the same management for many years and the food, portions and service is still fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!
Loved it so much went back to back nights, the prawns are everything! It is not fancy but it's good.
The food was good. In full transparency,I don't really like seafood, but the Fried Calamari and Famous Fish and Chips was great. The service was amazing! Waitress was very accommodating, not only with me but with her other clients as well I noticed. I Very acknowledgeable about the menu. This was a great experience.
Cynthia was an awesome waiter. Great food, great people!
Always great service. Food always yummy. Nice to sit outside and soak up the sun.
Hubby and I waited for 10 minutes without being offered menus or a drink. Hubby complained to the waiter who ensured that we were well looked after the complaint. Waited a long time for the food to arrive though. The restaurant was busy though so it seems like the cooking staff cant keep up when things get busy. The food was fantastic.
pleasantly surprised at how quick the platter was cooked. It also tasted really great. Their Mojito is reallly great as well. Highly recommend if you love seafood.
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