Enjoy a Mediterranean Feast at a Seafood Restaurant in Greater London

The 1965 merger of former boroughs Beckenham and Bromley with the urban districts of Orpington, Penge and parts of Chislehurst and Sidcup in Kent formed the present London Borough of Bromley. Already a sought-after destination for families and professionals, the former Victorian market town’s appeal has been further enhanced with the opening of the first Ocean Basket seafood restaurant in Greater London.

The international restaurant franchise originated in 1995 in South Africa when an enterprising Greek immigrant family managed to scrape together R800 (about £225 then) startup capital to open a tiny diner and seafood deli in a popular Pretoria shopping centre. The Lazarides family brought with them the flavours and the spirit of the Mediterranean that is shared and enjoyed in over 220 restaurants across three continents, the Middle East and finally, the UK.

Just eight months after the St Valentine’s Day launch of the Bromley family restaurant, Kingston upon Thames became the site of the second Ocean Basket seafood restaurant in Greater London.

Why Families are Flocking to this Unique Seafood Restaurant in Greater London

 Bromley and Kingston upon Thames are liberally dotted with the great British staple: the fish and chip shop. While their fare may be tasty, they are not intended for family gatherings, whereas, in traditional Greek style, the Ocean Basket was established with the family foremost in mind.

You won’t be frowned upon for laughing out loud or singing at an Ocean Basket family restaurant. It’s what the people of the Mediterranean do, not just eat but celebrate the vibrant mealtimes and good food as a family. However, if you tend to be a bit more reserved, you will enjoy an equally warm welcome and a menu to die for.

Greek, Italian and Mediterranean families, in general, love to share, often enjoying delicious food from the same plates. Now Brits can enjoy this tradition at either of these iconic seafood restaurants on the outskirts of London, with a mouthwatering selection of seafood platters to share. Dine on your seafood feast any way you prefer – knives and forks are optional!

Share a Platter at an Ocean Basket Seafood Restaurant in Greater London

A wide selection of scrumptious sides can double as starters for those who want to whet their appetites while spending a little more time studying the menu, or perhaps you can enjoy half a dozen fresh oysters as the opening act. However, the highlight of any Ocean Basket meal is undoubtedly sharing one of its delicious signature seafood platters. Check these out:

• The Platter for Two combines prince prawns, mussels calamari tubes, and crispy calamari heads with succulent Cape hake, crispy chips and yellow rice and offers the choice of a grilled or pan-fried treat for two.

• Enough for four, for just a few pounds more, the Family Platter drops the mussels in exchange for two extra portions of Cape hake.

• For the larger family or a group of mates, the Full Deck Platter has more of everything and includes prince prawns, mussels, fried and grilled calamari, Cape hake, and a generous helping of chips and rice.

There is much more to enjoy at an Ocean Basket seafood restaurant in Greater London, but why not find out for yourself? Click here to book your table at an Ocean Basket family restaurant in Bromley or Kingston upon Thames.