When the first Ocean Basket restaurant opened its doors in 1995, South Africa had just held its first democratic elections. The air was charged with optimism and apprehension. And now, the delicious smell of seafood too. Fats Lazarides, saw an opportunity to create something that customers were calling a restaurant that served delicious affordable seafood. In those days the store included a fresh fish deli. Seafood restaurants were reserved for the upper crust, and a portion of prawns was a real extravagance. But Fats had always been one to swim against the current.
The first Ocean Basket in Menlyn Park Centre, Pretoria was a measly 60 square meters, with just 6 tables. The menu offered only a handful of dishes, including prawns, hake, calamari and Kingklip. That was it. Plus, the landlord imposed restrictions on what could be sold, only one wine and a small selection of soft drinks could be served. In true Ocean Basket spirit, Fats invited customers to bring their own drinks and even their own salads.
ats was born to serve. He knew every customer by name and would taste their meals himself to ensure that they were delicious. In the kitchen the chefs were cooking up delicious tastes. They would bound out of the kitchen to grab handfuls of lemons and garlic from the deli to use in the preparation of the meals. Soon, Pretoria had fallen in love with this loud, crazy, Mediterranean deli and restaurant.
Fats’ mom, Liza Lazarides, also added a touch of her own special magic to the brand. Today, she can still be seen baking the Baklava and Kataifi desserts in our kitchens, and still continues to make our delicious dips too. Her ethos of serving every single customer with love and passion is still re-iterated in all the crew training.
Today there are over 189 stores in 11 countries around the globe. From Dubai to Durban, Nelspruit to Nigeria, you’ll find people who share a love for our delicious seafood, the irresistible creamy lemon sauce, our generosity, commitment to every day value for money and our love of seafood sharing.
MENU
STARTERS
Calamari Starter R40
1496
Haloumi Cheese R36
802
Oyster Platter 12 R139
687
Scampi served with Tzatziki R60
324
Garlic & Feta Prawns R45
746
Meze Platter New! R109 Tzatziki, Tarama, Olives, Feta, Calamari, Calamari Heads, Haloumi Cheese, Cucumber and Tomato
232
Oysters (each) R14
419
Tzatziki, Tarama, Olives or Feta R25ea
84
Garlic Bread New! R19 Our daily bread smothered in Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce, baked, and topped with Feta
132
Mussels in Lemon Garlic Sauce R40
654
Portuguese Sardines R40
283
SALADS
Grilled Calamari Salad New! R65 Tomato, Cucumber, Green Pepper and Onion topped with Calamari
181
Village Salad for 1 R44
624
Seared Salmon Salad New! R69 With Ponzu (soy and citrus) Sauce.
500
Village Table Salad R76
438
Seared Tuna Salad New! R69 With Ponzu (soy and citrus) Sauce.
347
FISH
Grilled Salmon 120g/240g New! R109/189 Perfectly grilled Salmon served with Stir-Fried Veg
292
Kingklip Fillet 300g R119
565
Sole 180g R109
537
Grilled Tuna 120g/240g New! R109/189
107
Fish 300g R90 Ask your waiter for the choice of fish available
507
Famous Feesh & Chips 200g R49
1961
Kingklip Fillet 200g R89
575
OB Fish & Chips 200g New! R47 Basa: international fresh-water favourite, from certified sustainable farms.
345
PRAWNS
King Prawns (6) R154
520
Prince Prawns 18 R119
374
King Prawns (12) R279
404
Prince Prawns 24 R149
428
Prawn Special R84 12 Prince Prawns
815
Queen Prawns 12 R174
287
PLATTERS
Platters For 1
Da Beeg 1 R169 4 King Prawns, Calamari & Catch of the Day
1542
Pick of the Ocean R99 6 Prince Prawns, Catch of the Day & 1/2 Portion Calamari.
1475
Platter for 1 R114 3 Mussels, 6 Prince Prawns, Catch of the Day, Calamari & Calamari Heads
3607
Platters to Share
Family Platter R269 12 Prince Prawns, Calamari & 4 Portions of Fish - Share Between 4
2477
Port Platter R290 18 Prince Prawns, Catch of the Day, Calamari & a Village Salad - Share Between 2
780
Starboard Platter R350 24 Prince Prawns, Calamari, Mussels & Catch of the Day - Share Between 4
852
Full Deck Platter R450 30 Princess Prawns, Mussels, Calamari, Calamari Steak Strips & Catch of the Day - Share Between 4
1901
Shipmate's Platter R229 Kingklip, Calamari 3 Ways (Grilled, Fried & Cajun) & a Village Salad - Share Between 2
1112
Platter for 2 R219 6 Mussels, 12 Prince Prawns, Catch of the Day, Calamari & Calamari Heads
2663
Solemate Platter R260 18 Prince Prawns, Calamari, Calamari Steak, Mussels & a Village Salad - Share Between 3
1188
COMBOS
Calamari & Kingklip (300g) R149
128
Prawns & Calamari R105 6 Prince Prawns & Calamari
630
Prawns & Kingklip (300g) R149 6 Prince Prawns & Kingklip
49
Fish & Calamari R79
1333
Prawns & Fish R79 6 Prince Prawns & Fish
894
Prawns & Mussels R79 6 Prince Prawns & Mussels
643
Calamari & Kingklip (200g) R119
433
Prawns & Kingklip (200g) R119 6 Prince Prawns & Kingklip
362
CHILDRENS MENU
Children's Mains
Platter for 1 R56 Battered hake fingers, crispy calamari, haloumi cheese chunks & 2 grilled prawns. Served with 1000 Island sauce & chips.
197
Pan o' Prawns R40 5 perfectly grilled prawns, served with 1000 Island sauce & chips.
35
Platter for 2 R100 Battered hake fingers, crispy calamari, haloumi cheese chunks & 4 grilled prawns. Served with 1000 Island sauce & chips
330
Sailor's Sushi R35 Got so-fish-ticated taste? Try 2 mini prawn nigiri 2 mini salmon roses & 4 mini crab fashion sandwiches.
88
Crispy Calamari R36 Delicious fried calamari, served with 1000 Island sauce & chips
127
Saucy Fish Bites R33 Battered hake, served with 1000 Island sauce & chips
421
Children's Dessert
Baklava R26 Flaky pastry with pecan nut & cinnamon filling covered in syrup
25
Kataifi R36 Flaky pastry filled with almonds & pecan nuts soaked in syrup
25
Ice Cream & Sauce R22 Served with Chocolate or Toffee Caramel Sauce
24
Italian Kisses R30
50
DESSERTS
Baklava R39 Mama Liza's original recipe.
206
Kataifi R36 Mama Liza's original recipe.
150
Sticky Toffee Pudding R36
242
Ice Cream R22 with a choice of decadent hot sauces: Chocolate or Toffee Caramel
118
Mississippi Mud Pie R36
247
Italian Kisses R30 4 pieces per serving
158
New York Baked Cheesecake R36
242
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