Where to Find Good Seafood in Kingston upon Thames

The oceans are teaming with life and a bountiful though much-overlooked food source. That said, good seafood is not only nutritious; it’s also delicious. Archaeological evidence suggests that humans living near rivers, lakes or streams may have included aquatic life in their diets around 1.9 million years ago. Remains of deep water fish, including tuna, found in a cave on the island of East Timor imply that sea fishing began much more recently, a mere 42,000 years ago.

Today, more than 150 tonnes of seafood is consumed globally each year which is why it is increasingly important to support sustainable sourcing of seafood. This prevents overfishing, lessens incidental impacts on other aquatic life, protects wildlife habitats and keeps in mind the social and economic impacts on communities from which these foods are sourced. Sustainable seafood sourcing leaves plenty of fish in the sea, and Ocean Basket is committed to supporting responsible fisheries and credible, certified suppliers.

So, for those who appreciate top-quality, responsibly sourced seafood, rest assured that only the very best of the catch is good enough to earn a place on the tables at the Ocean Basket seafood restaurant in Kingston upon Thames.

The Ocean Basket Brand is the Mark of Good Seafood

Few places provide a richer or more varied source of marine life than the Mediterranean Sea and the oceans that lap the shores of Southern Africa. It is, therefore, not surprising that a Greek immigrant family from Cyprus launched the first Ocean Basket in South Africa. From that point, the unique combination of Mediterranean cuisine and South African hospitality became the winning formula for a global franchise of over 200 restaurants spanning 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

If variety is the spice of life, figuratively speaking, there’s no fish restaurant spicier than Ocean Basket. On a more literal note, although we can’t conjure up a fiery prawn vindaloo, our cajun-spiced calamari is to die for.

Although we offer a broad choice of fish dishes, it’s not just the variety that keeps our guests coming back for more. Whether they have popped in for a snack or booked a family birthday evening meal, they choose Ocean Basket because they appreciate good seafood and value for money. For example:

• The set menu for two: From Monday to Thursday, Ocean Basket diners can enjoy a delicious three-course seafood meal consisting of a choice of starters and desserts plus a set main meal:
  • The starters offer a choice of mussels, calamari heads, panko zucchini, or a side salad.
  • The main meal consists of two pans, each with a portion of Cape hake, prawns, calamari, rice and chips.
  • For dessert, there’s ice cream, Affogato (ice cream doused in hot espresso), or a Dom Pedro, the iconic South African adult version of the milkshake infused with Amarula, Kahlua or Jameson’s Irish whiskey.
• Silver Surfers: These four days also hold a special treat for the older diners who love a good seafood meal. Our Silver Surfers menu offers the choice of two or three slightly smaller individual courses of similar composition but at a price more affordable to pensioners.

These are just a few compelling reasons to enjoy an unbelievably good seafood meal at the Ocean Basket in Kingston upon Thames. Book your table now.