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Ocean Basket Potchefstroom

Restaurant Family restaurant Seafood restaurant Sushi restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Tlokwe Local Municipality


Address

26 Borcherds St, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, 2526, South Africa

Website

oceanbasket.co.za

Contact

+27 18 000 5536

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (936 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 MC de L. 7 months ago on Google
    Really enjoyed Ocean Basket @ Potch. The atmosphere of the new restaurant is relaxed and very neat. Went there over the weekend to grab a quick bite to eat, and was pleasantly surprised when the food arrived within 20 minutes. The staff are really friendly and the food tasted great. The portions did feel a bit smaller, but still offer great value for money. You can either order from Ocean Basket or Ambrosia. It does feel like there are a lot of options to choose from. Would definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tanya L. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was fast , the manger/owner friendly BUT the place wasn't as clean as it could be. The state of the open plan kitchen was not appealing. They allowed us into the store at 21h00 when the store closes at 10pm ... but long before close time the staff were cleaning and moping all around us which was off-putting. Why close at 10pm if you want ppl out by 10pm...rather close to customers at 21H00 then the staff can leave at 10pm promptly....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jua-ne W. 11 months ago on Google
    Waiter: Amelia 👌💝 Great service from walk in, excellent waiter service, great vibe, fast serving. Amazing experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Philip A. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered through Mr Delivery, received our order incomplete (no chips with a "fish & chips order"). Upon phoning the managers reaction was, if we want our chips we can come and fetch it. After telling the person we paid for it and it's unacceptable, and we will not support them again, the manager's reaction was...that is fine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leoné B. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent service & the food was great! Thank you! 🤍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Daphne P. 3 years ago on Google
    So I have been to my fair share of ocean baskets across SA and I have to say this by far is the worst one yet! We visited the restaurant on Sunday evening (27/09) for dinner and the restaurant only had 2 other patrons there. Now I know why! The waiter brought us the usual complementary bread and it was hard as a rock. She didn't even bother to warm it before bringing it to us! Then she brought us the mains which was the wrong order! When we asked her about it she said she made a mistake and that she must have misheard us. She apologized so we moved on and began to eat and the food was so bland that we had to ask for salt cos there was none on the table! To top it of we had several bones in the hake and although we asked for our food fried the calamari didn't even have a coating on! The food was definitely below par and we will never visit this ocean basket again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaco W. 11 months ago on Google
    Local business with new location next to N12. Busy on the day and Food out of kitchen were fast. Seafood platter very tasty. Place never disappoints. Could have done with more parking. Small details
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andre K. 1 year ago on Google
    2nd worst waiter, experience in my life! The WAITRESS NTHABISENG did Not greet did not speak did not check up. I did not get a drinks menu had to ask, did not get butter with my bread. Didn't get a basket for my prawn shells. Did not get wet wipes or extra serviettes. She did ask 5 min into the meal if i am ok? She did not ask if I wanted extra sauces, Did not ask about desert or extra drinks? I had to ask for my bill. The waiters where more interested in packing away the dishes and glasses than attending to there clients. Waiters make 80% of your experience in a restaurant. THIS WAS NOT NICE. LET ME JUST SAY THE FOOD WAS AWESOME! I still gave her a 10% tip that I still think she did not deserve.

  • 3/5 CP K. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was average, more prawn heads than prawns, and the service from the waiters were very poor. It wa extremely hot were we were seated

  • 2/5 Dawie c. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was decent. The place smells terrible inside and the service wasn’t much better.

  • 4/5 Malcolm M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good, the service was awesome. The only downside was a fishy pong kept wafting by. It wasn't a problem for me. I was born and bred in a small fishing port in the uk. It brought back memories, however I suspect many of the others clients may not have been to pleased with it.

  • 3/5 Sonja Van der M. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner/manager is so unfriendly! I dont think he ever smiled? He look like a sargeant manager, we got the idea that the waiters are scared of him and looked nervous if he is near, you could feel the tension, not a nice vibe! I felt sorry for them! We just passed through and not regulers but could feel the vibe when we sat down, realised it straight away when he walked up and down and saw the interaction with the waiters! The cappacino was also cold. I appreciate the friendly afrikaans speaking waiter! She made up for the bad vibe!

  • 5/5 randy s. 1 year ago on Google
    The Staff is attentive, friendly and has good recommendations. Proper sized portions, delicious, excellent Seafood! Close to the university, nice vibe.

  • 3/5 Zanandi C. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I were there for the first time in a long time last night. And to say the least. We were very disappointed in the food. This was usually one of our favorite places to dine. We ordered haloumi cheese and a sushi platter. The sushi tasted old, and was not tasteful at all. The service of the waiter was excellent though, but the sushi was very disappointing. We would like to go again, but to due our disappointment we will not order sushi again.

  • 5/5 Cora K. 4 years ago on Google
    Ate the most tastiest prawns!

  • 4/5 Peet du p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Deliciously eaten and enjoyed. Waiters friendly and nice atmosphere. (Original) Heerlik geëet en gekuier. Kelners vriendelik en lekker atmosfeer.

  • 5/5 Tim van de C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and fresh seafood, friendly Greek owner!

  • 4/5 Dawn V. 4 years ago on Google
    Reasonable pricing and friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Ale S. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you for the great tasting food. And also thank you for Jaucqes our waiter for excellent service

  • 5/5 Keoagile M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing service.

  • 1/5 Rudi Van Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The salmon of the sushi was off. We informed the waiter twice that it is off. The manager did not come to see us, and we were asked if we want it as a doggy bag.

  • 3/5 Jiovonne V. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere not the same anymore. Waiter okay. Food okay. Average

  • 5/5 Riaan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very lekker!! Friendly staff & good food!.

  • 4/5 Portia K. 4 years ago on Google
    The sea was so fresh and nice

  • 4/5 William W. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very good. Service was a bit slow.

  • 5/5 Tayla s. 11 months ago on Google
    Fresh Seafood ☑️ Great service ☑️ Thanks Ocean Basket

  • 5/5 Leana H. 11 months ago on Google
    Great service, great food, prawns is 5 Star quality. Thanks Ocean Basket for a amazing experience...Wil definitely see you again..😋

  • 4/5 Hendrik E. 11 months ago on Google
    High standard of food, Made to order. Friendly staff with good service

  • 1/5 Shane M. 9 months ago on Google
    The times advertised on Google are not accurate at all. Arrived 8:15pm , was advised they already closed. They weren’t even willing to assist with a take away. Ridiculous.

  • 4/5 Esmari G. 3 months ago on Google New
    We shared a platter, which was more than enough food. The service was good and the lady was friendly. I do not like their side order The vegetables were a bit oily to my liking but otherwise everything was good.

  • 5/5 Carina Van der M. 7 months ago on Google
    😲 WOW!!! This must be the best Ocean Basket in the country! The food was amazing. We were super thrilled. It was the best meal we had at an OB in months. Friendly staff. Fast service and great food. We will definitely visit Potch Ocean Basket again. Worth the drive. Well done!!

  • 5/5 Sandra Van D. 4 months ago on Google
    Excellent food. Special attention from owner and waittress. Will defnitly return.

  • 5/5 Braam H. 4 months ago on Google
    Everything in the facility is top class, the food, seating, staff and service, etc. I try to visit this Ocean Basket once a week.

  • 1/5 Raymond Z. 6 months ago on Google
    Decent service, but my girlfriend and I got food poisoning. Maybe wait a bit before coming here. Would not recommend food poisoning.

  • 4/5 Mike L. 6 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely meal. I had sushi. The priced are good and there's a steak grill next door.

  • 4/5 Marelize Van W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service

  • 5/5 Elwon van W. 4 years ago on Google
    We had the best service, because we only had 1 hour of lunch. Got a table quickly, food was ordered and arrived fresh and delicious in 15 Minutes. This deserves 5 Stars.

  • 4/5 Hantie V. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast friendly service. Food as well prepared. Still renovating.

  • 1/5 Fortunate M. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered using Uber Eats and I am sure I was given someone else's leftover food. I ordered fish and chips and a salad. The fish had prawn antennas under it, and the calamari heads in the salad were rubbery and tasted stale. Worst experience ever.

  • 4/5 Karabo M. 5 years ago on Google
    Best seafood restaurant ever been too, my little nieces on the first day of trying seafood, they loved it.

  • 4/5 Johan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick friendly service. Just what I wanted

  • 2/5 Theo G. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was merely okay to say the least. The owner of this restaurant, however, has a serious attitude problem and treats his customer with a complete lack of respect. I believe his name is Spiros. The only positive thing about this restaurant, was our waiter who gave us some of the best service I've ever had.

  • 2/5 Jacques van der M. 3 years ago on Google
    We celebrated my Son's birthday there on Sunday. The service was ok, but food dry and platter cold when it arived. Used to be my favourite Potchefstroom restaurant, but this time round it did not measure up.

  • 5/5 Sylvester T. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoy the deliciously sea food n sushi weneva u feel like eating sumthing extravagantly finger licking n thats my family's favorite food whenever we go out

  • 5/5 Matty V. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Exceĺlent oysters.

  • 2/5 Andries S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thumbnail prawns as well as Salmon Roses (Original) Miniatuur prawns asook Salmon Roses

  • 2/5 gillian v. 3 years ago on Google
    It wasn't up to the standard of Ocean Basket I have experienced before. The waitress was really lovely.

  • 4/5 Johann E. 3 years ago on Google
    A pity it's not the same as it used to be, but we have an understanding with lockdown it does put strain on all businesses. We could not get what we wanted because of timeframes, but yet they did manage to pull a rabbit out the hat to feed our craving for Sushi that late at night. But service with a smile and a plan of action, always a good sign. Thank you OB Potch, we enjoyed every last grain of rice 😊😎

  • 4/5 Mohammed K. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty

  • 3/5 Nico van A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is great

  • 4/5 magdeline m. 3 years ago on Google
    Found the place still opening but the cashier managed to help me quick quick

  • 5/5 André H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place! Wonderfully friendly and quick service! The food is great!

  • 5/5 Gontse M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious up to the OC standard.

  • 5/5 Harry G. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and service 100%

  • 5/5 Alf H. 3 years ago on Google
    Always the best

  • 1/5 Mags M. 3 years ago on Google
    A short while ago, we ordered 2 seafood platters for 4 people at the Ocean Basket in Potch, and we all had severe food poisoning. The food wasn't fresh and unfortunately we won't be going back there again.

  • 5/5 Potch G. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning

  • 1/5 Maryna S. 3 years ago on Google
    Make more of an effort to attract visitors. Rice mushy. Chips raw. No atmosphere. Sushi not freshly made. Really not worth the money I spent. What a disaster.

  • 1/5 Nomsa J. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is very good but the service was very poor with shortage of waitresses

  • 4/5 Selomanyane R. 3 years ago on Google
    Helpful waiters and fast service

  • 5/5 lesedi l. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food.

  • 4/5 André N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food served with a smile and a cold beer.

  • 4/5 Teresa B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice hot food and tasty

  • 5/5 Pieter van S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice R35

  • 1/5 Connie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Bought 2x Prawn sallads yesterday for lunch, very dissapointing, 2x shrimps and 2x tiny prawn tails, very little cucumber and avo, the sallad was basically lettuce leaves and that for R92, 😧😧

  • 5/5 L4zZYb0Y 3 years ago on Google
    Despite the current state of the nation, Ocean Basket Potchefstroom, greets you with smiles, serves you with smiles, and obviously the food is to die for....as always... the consistency in outstanding service over the past 11 years of my time in Potchefstroom is refreshing! Highly recommend Ocean Basket Potchefstroom!!! The service, neatness, and cleanliness is also excellent... if you were to leave your house for any reason, it should be to dine in at Ocean Basket! Thank you! Keep it up

  • 3/5 이상연 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The seafood is unfortunate. Served with fried rice on the floor. The sashimi salad rice was good. (Original) 해물류 아쉽다. 바닥에 깔린 볶은밥과 함께. 회샐러드밥 좋았다.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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