TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Ocean Blue

79/100 (2136 ratings)

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caesar salad

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"I love the ocean view and Camps Bay is a stunning place. The waiters are friendly. Will definitely recommend the..."

Melissa Arlene Nicolaai

"Great food, at great value. Beautiful setting, and friendly service. Definitely worth a..."

Carla Rose Manne

"Amazing, amazing, amazing! Beautiful place, nice service and absolutely awesome..."

Eileen Felix

"I've been going to Ocean Blue for years and the food has always been superb. The staff are friendly and polite. The perfect restaurant for locals and..."

Jessi-Jean Havemann

"Popped in for a quick lunch and stayed the afternoon!. Good service and good food. Setting great and priced very reasonable. Will certainly visit..."

Stephen George Fox

"They have THE beat breakfast deals in Cape Town and Awsome views of the ocean ..."

Johnny Snyman

"The best in Camps Bay..."

Celeste Podde

"The food was of top quality standard, service was outstanding and definitely enjoyed the..."

Ana Christina Adams

"Food and service par excellence the ocean view an added..."

Rushni McLeod

"Excellent service. Beautiful venue! Excellent..."

Boetie-Mynhardt Visser

"Being in the service industry myself, I hate bad service. Bad service seems to be the order of the day wherever you go these days especially in the..."

Alexia Brown

"We had a late dinner at Ocean Blue last night. They had some great specials. Lobster and prawn combo for R240 and all other combos for R145. The..."

Carole Craggs

"We were walking down the Camps Bay strip this evening looking for a place for some food and drinks and every place was either too full or seriously..."

Carl Thomas

"My favorite restaurant in camps bay! Such delicious food and always served with a smile, I'm never disappointed! There is also great variety on the..."

Emma Daye Vith

"I had a lovely evening with my partner. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the surf and turf (prawns &..."

Alexander Bailey

"Great little activity packs for the kids kept them busy, this was a big plus. Food was very good and we thought that the service was also..."

Brucecamerontech

"It was a spur-of-the-moment decision from family members to go one Sunday evening even though I didn't know this place at all. Nonetheless, on..."

Chad Flores

"I think this is my new favourite place in Camps Bay. The seafood is so fresh that it's ocean fresh. I ordered a dozen of oysters only to have my..."

Pei-Lin Chen

"Love the setting. Peaceful and beachy. Decent view of the Ocean. The staff is attentive,but I felt the food took a tad too long to get to us. Their..."

Tumi Mahlangu

"Best location, friendly service and delicious food! Don't hesitate to have breakfast, lunch or dinner there - in fact, all three will be good..."

Kim Nelson

"We love Ocean blue .Great location ,friendly staff and the best seafood in Cape Town .Also nice family restaurant as they make great pizzas. Which..."

Sue Vith

"What makes Ocean Blue such a spectacular restaurant is the fact that it is set on the promenade of Camps Bay. This is the ideal spot to have a..."

Janthinus Schrage

"Very nice surprise. Good service and value for money.Will definately come again and reccomend this place.Nice view on the beach and..."

Christo Goosen

"Whenever I’m at the beach, enjoying a day in the sun, swimming in the icy Atlantic, and climbing over and under Cape Town’s beautiful rocks, I..."

I Love Foodies

"nice relaxing afternoon with good food ....relaxed staff...nice menu to choose from...fabulous way to spend an afternoon. ....good afternoon..."

Elsabe Griesel

"We have been to ocean blue 3 times in a row now ( our new local). From magnificent views , to delicious food and even better service! Between the 3..."

Amber Farrenkothen

"This restaurants speciality is there service . I was there 3times this weekend and every time it was awsome . We had our 34th aniversary here also...."

Ferdinand Botha

"Wow what a superb service, food absolutely Devine, I had lobster and prawns delicious big ups to the team, the view is amazingly chilled..."

Li Rabopape

"In all the times I have been there, I have never had a bad experience. Beautiful view with tasty and tender food. New, chic decor. Owner and staff..."

Taryn Starkowitz

"Delicious food, amazing specials and quick service! By far my favorite seafood restaurant in Cape Town! Thank you Ocean Blue for your impeccable..."

Stephanie Manne

"In an area that is renowned for being over-priced, Ocean Blue is a refreshing change! With awesome prices, you don't lose any quality and the few..."

Matt Cowan

"Ocean blue is a nice seafood restaurant at the end of the buzzing Victoria Street in Camps Bay, the interior is cosy and has a warm feel to..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"Excellent service, friendly staff, delicious food, elegantly decorated, with a great view. I'm happy! :) I will definitely come back when I am back..."

Terry-Louise Hecht

"Whenever I’m at the beach, enjoying a day in the sun, swimming in the icy Atlantic, and climbing over and under Cape Town’s beautiful rocks, I..."

I Love Foodies

"This is probably the most affordable spot on the Camps Bay strip, and the cocktail specials are really decent. I've tried a few of the pizzas on the..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"Great location. Had the prawn and lobster platter, well sized portions and the food was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Specials were..."

Mario

"Lovely place ,very cosy setting .They have 30 rand cocktail special which is great value .they constantly have specials on their main dishes as..."

Samukeliso Eneya

"I have been a regular customer at Ocean Blue for several years. I had my 60th and my daughter her 18th birthday celebrations there and they were..."

Andy Miles

"R35 for any breakfast, virtually on the beach... When the restaurants next-door can't beat R100? With friendly service and generous portions to..."

Coenraad Loubser

"The food was really fresh. Love it. Good ambience. No WiFi. Not for budget eating but it's reasonably priced for seafood. Good service. There with..."

Nkateko Mathebula

"Came for a drive through Camps Bay from Blouberg. Atmosphere did not disappoint. Was great vibe and service was excellent. Special breakfast was..."

Johnny Da Silva

"Stunning setting with very good seafood!!! Service is very friendly and efficient!!! It has a lovy atmosphere and the view of the most magnificent..."

jack van blerk

"Let me rate you guys 5 stars. From the moment we arrived, we were being greeted with respect and loads of energy. Our waitress, Bonita, did such a..."

Riano Kipps

"Really enjoyed the food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Meat done exactly as asked. Will definitely return when back in the..."

Melanie Hovell

"Not the best I've eaten at whilst in the Cape Town area but still pretty good. The food and service wasn't too bad. Good location for people..."

Haze TM

"It's cool inside, has one male and female toilet. A great place to have drinks and seafood. A nice Setup for the restaurant and their drinks are..."

Nolwazi Amber Ngcobo

"The food was amazing! So tender and juicy! All the waiters were so friendly & the service was great. Can't wait to come..."

Lea Patience

"Amazing service and good chilled atmosphere. Will definitely be..."

Anthea Joseph

"We had the oysters with a glass of champagne that was amazing. Very lovely Springbok carpaccio. The surf and turf was a winner. Thanks for the great..."

Steven Human

"Great service and the food was brilliant. I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size and did not expect it to be so generous. We really enjoyed..."

Reggie Pfeiffer

"We ate the seafood platter for lunch and it was amazing. All the elements were cooked to perfection and the flavours and marinades were beautiful and..."

Stephanie Riemer

"We had lunch at Ocean Blue on Christmas Day. Rochelle looked after our group of eight exceedingly well. The food was fabulous, their standard menu..."

plumd1

"Excellent service, great food and really great prices. Especially great spot for breakfast with spectacular views of Camp's..."

Chase Kovach

Ocean Basket Camps Bay

76/100 (2118 ratings)

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"does not have great service but the food is amazingly fresh. You may sometimes wait a while for your food. Haven't been there in about year. But I..."

Adam Sonday

"Not sure why the reviews are poor. I felt the food was exactly what id expect from ocean basket. Simple and tasty foods. Service was fine. Views were..."

Addy.P

"You know every time I go to Ocean Basket in Campsbay the service great and food consistently good , simple and you get what u pay for!! Great..."

Lee Toffar

"The service at Ocean Basket, Camps Bay is decent and they check up on you to make sure you don’t need anything more. I tried the Prawn..."

Mikhail Hathey

"Set in a busy street with many great restaurants to choose from, this branch of OB is worthwhile. Food is good and staff and are efficient. Although..."

Janet

"Been here a few times and I prefer going during the week, as it’s not so full and the seats are not limited. We had a full deck which was..."

Zaahidah Adams

"Hadn't been to any ocean basket in a very long time. Decided to have lunch while in camps bay. The food was warm, fresh and delicous. I thoroughly..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"This place has the best for both adults and kids. Very easy going relaxed atmosphere right across from a beautiful beach. We had a very kind great..."

Shannon Denman

"Well here in Cape Town for the first time and was suggested this place, for someone who is a sea food lover this is a great place. Ordered soup and..."

Chirag Tailor

"Had a good time, the food was great too, the portions were definitely much better than the other Ocean Baskets I've been to. The service was pretty..."

Leila Rossouw

"Was really really good. Food was all cooked to perfection and came within 15 minutes and the service from Solomon was impeccable. Really looked after..."

Adam

"Service was great, Solomon was our waiter and was outstanding. Food was fast and delicious, even though the restaurant was fairly busy. Staff all..."

Ilan Ben-David

"The sushi is always good and the service incredibly fast! They normally have your meals to you within 15 minutes! I love that they offer carafes of..."

Mandy Jones

"Food was excellent as always, but absolutely terrible service last Sunday unfortunately! Had to go and fetch the waitor each time we wanted..."

MattJBlack3

"On a sunny Sunday afternoon we found it fitting to have lunch with a view. Ocean basket is a firm favourite. Our usual, the platter for two..with..."

Nooru Harnekar

"the better ocean basket to the rest, the service was really good, food was average at best, due to the waiter and the view this ocean basket didn't..."

Waseem Dawood

"Nice staff and nice food. What else there is to say, price is right. I stayed at self catering accommodation and this is 2km next to it. Our waitress..."

Inno Kalyoto Mwanjasi

"Stopped by here for a quick lunch and as always their food is good and consistent. There lemon butter are delicious and the calamari is always a firm..."

Sarita Kerber

"What a great way to enjoy the sun. Spent it in Camps bay and it was no mistake. Enjoyed the food. Enjoyed the view. Enjoyed the sunshine. Finished..."

Andrea Lauren Kraak

"They have this meze platter starter that is s9 delicious if you love calamari, olives and squid heads with hallloumi cheese. Well best you try it...."

Scott Barrett

"This Ocean Basket probably has the best view ever. Love looking out over the Camps Bay strip - especially for sunset!!! Enjoyed some of their house..."

I Love Foodies

"Great experience. Loved the little play area for the little ones. We saw dolphins riding in the surf. Food was lovely! We ordered seafood platters,..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"The service was lovely. The food was ok, I ordered a sea food platter for two. I shared it with a friend and it was more than enough for the two of..."

Goralentle Nthatsi

"What to ask more sitting in the sun and watching the sea!Oh I know some sushis :)The restaurant was full but the service was quit..."

Sophie Mamet

"I always enjoy my meal here. It's an ocean basket so you know what you're gonna get. We always share the platter for two and it's a good value for..."

Brandon Ellse

"If you can get a table outside on a sunny day, it's a wonderful thing, to have a meal facing the ocean. Service here is good, though might get a..."

Caio.simoes

"The service is l impeccable. We started off with a guy recommending wines to us based on what we enjoy which I liked. The waitress was really patient..."

Vera The Wine Snob

"I came here for an early dinner and we sat upstairs to watch the sun go down. They have a prime position for sunsets, one of the best on that strip..."

Ryan Harrison

"I have been to many Ocean Basket outlets during my holiday in Jo'berg a few years back. This time, when we planned a trip to Cape Town, I looked..."

Currycular

"This new Ocean Basket opened up on the perfect location. With gorgeous views and great food, a visit to this Ocean Basket never disappoints...."

Kareemah Rawoot

"was very excited that ocean basket had come to camps bay and that there was now an option for more affordable food along the strip but was quite..."

Hannah Delit

"Nice food, but place was a bit cold. It needs heaters. Excellent service. Would go..."

lotte peniel

"Good service, location and food. Most tender fish and prawns. The chips were perfect. Definitely the best OB I’ve been to in the..."

Sharika Dwarikapersad

"The food was fresh and we enjoyed our meals. The quantities were more than I expected and we all left extremely full with some to take home. We all..."

malina minango

"We stopped here for a quick bite on arrival to camps bay. Food was nice - same Ocean Basket quality, drinks were very refreshing and service was..."

Buki Okoro

"Excellent service. During loadhsedding Mercy at the door was kind enough to advise us and options and saving a customer. Not only did she win me over..."

Amir Gordon

"Best sea food platter I have ever try on my life and the interior of the restaurant in good and the outside view is awesome.enjoy your sea..."

Fauzia Ezaz

"Tasty fish and seafood. Interior in the common „Ocean Basket style“. Staff is friendly and helpful..."

Katha

"Quickly seated, was very accommodating even during load shedding. Sushi is the best on camp bay (surprised to find out that it is a chain restaurant)..."

Shawn Baker

"we had dinner in front of the beach while watching the sunset. henry was our waitress and we was kind and friendly :). food was delicious (we has..."

barbara carini

"Cape town quick spot. They do not substitute nor add. Just what the picture shows is what you get! Foods good..."

Tanya Terrell

"The service at Ocean Basket, Camps Bay is decent and they check up on you to make sure you don’t need anything more. I tried the Prawn Special..."

Mikha'il Hathey

"Very slow and unprofessional service. But you have to go there for the Oysters!!! Its amazing and so fresh. Food in general is awesome. You gonna..."

Olga Averianova

"Food was good and atmosphere was great. But service did lack a little but they picked it up as the evening went..."

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