Ocean Basket had contacted us to come and try out
this new menu and what better time to go than after a three day break in
Robertson area. Lynne didn't have to cook supper and the drive to Camps Bay was
quick, once we had greeted the cats and unpacked our car at home
They gave us a lovely table upstairs next to the
window, so we could watch the sunset
An unlabelled bottle of Chamonix' soon to be released 2015 white blend, which was a gift
from the winemaker, went with us and was a great match to the sea food.
Fish traps turned into lampshades is a cool idea
Our very attentive waiter Sbu Moyo took good care
of us
We ordered two starters. Lynne began with the
crumbed prawns with a herb mayo. Nice and crisp, but the tartar sauce was
pourable rather than a dipping sauce. Dill and parsley flavours we think?
John had the mussels in tomato sauce. When it came
to the table it smelled just like Heinz tomato soup, but it tasted very good
with a great kick of chilli. The mussels were big and plumptious. John enjoyed
them and said that he would order them again
Main course time and Lynne ordered the Greek Mezze
platter, not realising it was a starter for two. It is generous. There is tzatziki and taramasalata, olives and feta, fresh tomato wedges,cucumber slices,
lovely tender baby squid and nice crispy tentacles. The dips do need some warm
pita bread. Sadly, the crumbed halloumi came cold. It needs to be meltingly hot
inside
John chose the salmon trout in a clam sauce. He
asked for it to be just seared but, sadly, the kitchen was sticking to their
policy of everything coming in a very hot pan so, by the time it reached our table, it was overcooked and dry. They also have to check that the trout
has been properly deboned, This one wasn't. The sauce is good, the chips
exceptionally crisp as requested
Only John had room for dessert and ordered the
chocolate lava pudding. It was warm and oozed chocolate lava with a good side
serving of vanilla ice cream
Go and try some of the Mediterranean additions to
the menu for yourself.
© John & Lynne
Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2016
