Posted on September 23rd, 2024 by Ronel
There was a time when a meal in Britain was a family gathering, a time for kids to join their mums and dads, chat around a table, and enjoy wholesome home cooking, often in the kitchen where the meal was prepared. For many people, eating out at a restaurant was a luxury reserved for special occasions. The advent of fast foods and fast living changed things here, but in the Greek Islands and along the Mediterranean coast, the traditional family meal is still alive and well. However, it’s more likely to be a seafood platter than a cottage pie or Lancashire hotpot.
Following the opening of two Mediterranean-style seafood restaurants, Londoners and visitors in the capital can enjoy the vibrant Greek culture while dining on the mouthwatering fruits of the sea cooked to perfection.
Indeed, Ocean Basket is a worldwide phenomenon. This seafood restaurant boasts over 220 outlets spanning three continents, including the Middle East. Its roots are firmly planted in South Africa and it draws inspiration from the breathtaking Greek Islands. Most of all, our restaurants are known for flavourful seafood dishes, including a delicious sea bream platter that will leave you returning for more.
Valentine’s Day in 2022 was the dawn of a new era for fish lovers in the London borough of Bromley, with the opening of the UK’s first Ocean Basket restaurant. Just eight months later, the residents of Kingston upon Thames shared in their good fortune following the launch of a second branch overlooking the river.
Upon your arrival at one of our scenic establishments, you will be greeted with a traditional warm welcome and led to your table where you can take time to relish the delectable meals on our extensive Ocean Basket menu. Perhaps you can start with a refreshing village salad; the large option is enough for four, or indulge in a rich and creamy fried halloumi, before the main event.
We offer seafood platters for one, two or the whole family to share where you can choose between fried or grilled fish. However, if it’s your first time at Ocean Basket or you’re after something extra special, our delectable sea bream platter is hard to beat, and there’s more than enough for two.
The centrepiece of this seafood platter is two whole sea breams, pan-fried or grilled and drizzled with a creamy lemon and herb sauce to complement the delicate, sweet flavour of this much-loved Mediterranean fish. To complete your feast, there are ten prince prawns, tender calamari, crispy chips and fragrant yellow rice. Why not order a carafe of Lighthouse Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the platter’s flavours?
While there is little doubt that adults will love this dish, children might prefer a yummy treat from the kids’ menu. The kids’ platter for one is a satisfying feast for extra-hungry little ones while saucy fish bites are a favourite for smaller appetites.
Why not take a break from the Sunday roast and labouring over a hot stove this weekend? Instead, click here to book a table at your nearest Ocean Basket and dine like royalty on a seafood platter of your choice.
