Ocean Basket Sandton

Ocean Basket Sandton is a branch of the Ocean Basket seafood chain, located in Sandton City on Rivonia Road in Sandhurst, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The chain was founded in South Africa and is known for a Mediterranean-inspired seafood menu at accessible prices, with branches in shopping centres across the country. It has no chef-led or Michelin lineage; its value is variety and consistency, and it is often used as a dependable option by travellers who want seafood or a choice of dishes for a mixed group. The cuisine is Mediterranean-style seafood with South African touches. The signature is seafood platters, which combine fish, calamari, prawns, mussels and sides and are shared between diners; the menu also offers grilled and fried fish, sushi in some branches, pasta and non-seafood dishes such as chicken and vegetarian options, which is useful for groups with mixed dietary needs. There is no single emblematic dish, but the platters are the classic order. The dining room is casual and family-oriented, with bright nautical-Mediterranean decor, a moderately loud atmosphere at lunchtime and weekends, and no dress code. Drinks include soft drinks, beer and a list of South African white wines that suit seafood. The restaurant opens daily from 11:30 to 22:00. Walk-ins are normally fine, so reservations are generally not required, although weekend evenings and holidays in Sandton City can be busy and a booking or early arrival is prudent for larger groups. Prices are moderate, lower than upscale seafood restaurants in Sandton but higher than fast food. The Sandton City location is convenient for visitors staying in the business district, adjacent to Nelson Mandela Square and the Gautrain station, and the restaurant offers an easy, informal meal after shopping or business meetings.