Posted on January 22nd, 2024 by Ronel
We Brits love our fish and chips. But now, a seafood restaurant in Bromley is proving there are many other tasty ways to enjoy the fruits of the sea. Over the last hundred years or so, settlers from abroad have introduced us to their local cuisine, and, in turn, we have learned to feast on more exotic dishes like chow mein, chicken vindaloo, donner kebabs, teriyaki noodles and more.
That said, some of the world’s tastiest foods are found in mainland Greece and among the hundreds of inhabited Greek islands bathed by the sun and the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. However, the local dishes are not only deliciously flavoursome. The Mediterranean diet is also widely renowned for its health properties. The exceptional longevity among the region’s population provides ample proof of this claim.
Now, Londoners and visitors to Britain’s capital city can enjoy the best of both worlds with an assortment of main meals, salads and desserts from an internationally acclaimed Mediterranean seafood restaurant in Bromley. The Ocean Basket is the ultimate go-to destination for seafood lovers and the legacy of a dynamic Greek family who made their home in the Southernmost tip of Africa.
When Fats and George Lazarides opened their first restaurant in South Africa’s administrative capital city of Pretoria, they aimed to make the succulent seafood dishes, once the exclusive domain of the wealthy, available to everyone. The briefest glance at the Ocean Basket menu confirms our success while perhaps conjuring a vision of sunshine, blue seas, and the rousing strains of some popular bouzouki ballad. At the Ocean Basket, quality is king, and our portions are king-sized to match.
When you visit our seafood restaurant in Bromley for the first time, you might want to begin by sharing a Meze platter, the Greek equivalent of French hors d’oeuvres and Italian antipasti. Who could resist the flavoursome mix of black Kalamata olives, feta and halloumi cheese, tomato, cucumber and crispy calamari popcorn with tzatziki and taramosalata? On the other hand, perhaps a dozen oysters with lemon, tabasco and mignonette sauce might take your fancy.
In Greece, every meal is a social occasion. It’s an opportunity to relax and have fun. So, what better way to socialise than sharing a Family Platter of prawns, mussels, grilled and fried calamari and Cape hake? For parents with children, we have a delicious kids’ menu. The latter includes battered hake nuggets or crispy calamari with 1,000 Island sauce, a Kids Platter for One, Pan O’ Prawns and Halloumi Bites.
While you enjoy one of the wines from our extensive cellar, the young ones can be sipping a hot chocolate or strawberry milkshake. However, some adults might want a shake with a difference. For them, we can prepare a Dom Pedro, South Africa’s iconic mix of vanilla ice cream with a double shot of Amarula, Kahlua, Irish whiskey or Limoncello.
Booking a table at our unique seafood restaurant in Bromley couldn’t be easier. Just click here and complete the online form to book your Mediterranean dining experience.
