Ocean Basket Hillcrest

Ocean Basket Hillcrest is a seafood and sushi restaurant at The Colony Shop on Old Main Road in Hillcrest, within the wider Durban area. The setting suits relaxed meals, with a dining style centred on bringing family and friends together around generous portions and accessible food.

Seafood forms the core of the menu, with grilled options, freshly prepared sushi, sharing platters and familiar family favourites. The combination gives the restaurant flexibility for different kinds of meals, from a casual plate of seafood to a shared spread for a group. Sushi adds a lighter option alongside the cooked seafood, while the platters support the social side of dining.

The restaurant’s character is informal and welcoming rather than formal. It is designed for family meals, catch-ups with friends and straightforward dining where sharing food is part of the experience. The atmosphere can suit celebrations as well as ordinary lunches or dinners, and the restaurant allows celebration cakes subject to arrangements being confirmed in advance.

Generous servings and value are part of the restaurant’s appeal, making it a practical choice for diners looking for a seafood meal that can work across different appetites. The menu’s mix of seafood, sushi and family-oriented choices also makes it suitable for groups that do not all want the same style of dish.

Ocean Basket Hillcrest offers dine-in meals, takeaway and delivery options, with reservations not required. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, aiming to accommodate guests in the order they arrive. Alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee and card payments are among the available amenities, adding convenience for both quick meals and longer catch-ups.

Located at Shop 7A, 50 Old Main Road, the Hillcrest branch provides a local option for seafood and sushi in the Upper Highway area. Its combination of shared food, family-friendly dining and a relaxed restaurant format makes it suited to casual occasions, group meals and social gatherings.