Ocean Basket Specials South Africa: What’s Running Now
Ocean Basket specials are the most searched thing about the brand, and most pages you will find covering them are out of date. Deals that ended months ago are still being listed as current. This page covers what is actually running now, what has ended, and how Ocean Basket structures its promotions so you know what to expect next.
Short answer: Ocean Basket is currently running The Greatest Hits, its 31st birthday campaign, from 1 July to 31 August 2026. It brings back five fan-favourite meals at promotional prices, and there is a one-day-only R31 Famous Fish and Chips offer dropping on the Ocean Basket app during the campaign.
Current Ocean Basket Specials: The Greatest Hits (OB31)
Ocean Basket turned 31 this July, and the Greatest Hits campaign brings back the meals that have sold consistently across those years. It runs nationwide for both sit-down and takeaway.
| Greatest Hits Special | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| High Tide + OB Soda | R99 | Seafood meal with an Ocean Basket soda included |
| Sushi 99 + OB Soda | R99 | Sushi selection with an Ocean Basket soda included |
| Sushi 16 | R125 | 16 piece sushi platter |
| Oceans Platter | R145 | Sharing platter |
| Perfect Catch Platter | R299 | Larger seafood feast, built for two |
The two R99 options are the value picks here, since both include a drink. For context on how good that is, Ocean Basket’s standard Sushi For One is R170 and its Platter for One is R235. The Perfect Catch at R299 sits below the regular Platter for Two at R455 while being built for the same number of people.
Terms and conditions apply, and availability can vary by branch. The campaign runs to 31 August 2026.
The R31 Fish and Chips App Drop
This is the part most people miss. As part of the 31st birthday campaign, Ocean Basket is running a one-day-only R31 Famous Fish and Chips offer, available exclusively through the Ocean Basket app.
The catch is that the date is not announced in advance. Ocean Basket drops it on the app and across its social channels on the day, which means you need the app installed beforehand to have any chance of catching it. Given that the Famous Fish and Chips normally sits around R85 to R100 depending on portion and branch, R31 is roughly a two thirds discount.
If you want it, download the Ocean Basket app now and follow the brand on Instagram or Facebook. There is no way to book it ahead.
Why the Ocean Basket App Matters for Specials
Ocean Basket has moved a meaningful part of its promotional activity onto its own app, and it is worth understanding why that affects what you pay.
App-exclusive deals. The R31 Fish and Chips drop is app-only. Ocean Basket has run other app-exclusive offers alongside its general campaigns.
Click and collect avoids delivery markup. Ordering through the app for collection means you pay menu price rather than the inflated pricing on third party delivery platforms. Uber Eats and Mr D list Ocean Basket platters R50 to R160 above dine-in, so this is a real saving rather than a marketing line.
OB Points. The app runs a loyalty programme that earns points on orders.
Does Ocean Basket Have a Monday or Tuesday Special?
No, not as a national deal. Ocean Basket has no Monday special, no Tuesday special and no fixed weekly night offer that applies across South Africa. If you are searching for one, you are looking for something the brand does not currently run.
What exists instead is the seasonal campaign above, currently Greatest Hits, plus the R31 Famous Fish and Chips drop on the app, which lands on a single announced day rather than the same day every week. For a cheap weekday meal, those two are the real options.
The exception sits at branch level. Individual franchises sometimes run local day-specific offers that are never advertised nationally, so a Tuesday deal can be genuine at one restaurant and not exist at the next one down the road. Those are not published centrally, so phone your nearest branch to check rather than relying on a national list.
How Ocean Basket Specials Actually Work
This is the part that explains why so many searches for a Monday or Tuesday special come up empty.
Ocean Basket does not run fixed weekly specials nationally. There is no standing Monday deal, no permanent Wednesday prawn night, no national Sunday offer. Instead it runs seasonal campaigns lasting roughly two months, each with its own name and its own set of discounted meals, rolled out nationwide.
Looking at the pattern across recent campaigns, they typically run in two month blocks, they almost always include at least one meal at R99 with a drink, a mid-tier sharing platter around R145, and a larger platter around R295 to R299. The naming changes each time but the price architecture stays remarkably consistent.
Recent Ocean Basket Campaigns and What They Included
These have all ended, but they are listed here for two reasons. First, several sites still present them as current, so it is worth knowing which deals are genuinely over. Second, the pattern tells you what to expect from the next campaign.
| Campaign | Ran | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Catch | 1 May to 30 June 2026 | Extended run of the Epic Catch line-up |
| Epic Catch | 1 February to 30 April 2026 | Sushi 11 + Soda (R99), Seafood Burger + Soda (R99), High Tide + Soda (R99), Oceans Platter (R145), Reel Love Platter (R145), Perfect Catch Platter (R299) |
| Tastes Like Summer | Ended 31 January 2026 | Seafood Trio + Soda (R125), Sushi 13 Platter (R125), Reel Love Platter (R145), Summer Wave Platter (R295) |
| Epic Catch | 1 October to 30 November 2025 | Any Seafood Burger + Soda (R99), High Tide + Soda (R99), Reel Love Platter (R145) |
| Greatest Hits (OB30) | Ended 31 August 2025 | High Tide + Soda (R99), Any Seafood Burger (R75), Reel Love Platter (R145), Spicy Prawns (R145), Perfect Catch Platter (R299) |
Worth noting that the current OB31 Greatest Hits campaign is the second birthday-themed Greatest Hits run, following OB30 last year. Both landed in July and August, which suggests the birthday campaign is now an annual fixture.
When Is the Next Ocean Basket Special Likely
Based on the pattern above, the current Greatest Hits campaign ends 31 August 2026, and a new campaign has historically started within days of the previous one finishing. September through October is the likely window for the next one.
Ocean Basket also runs Black Friday offers in late November, which sit outside the normal two month campaign cycle.
The most reliable places to check what is live are the Ocean Basket app, the official Ocean Basket South Africa website, and the brand’s Instagram and Facebook accounts, which usually announce campaigns before third party sites catch up.
Are the Specials Actually Worth It
Comparing the current promotional prices against Ocean Basket’s standard menu gives a clear picture.
| Item | Special Price | Standard Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi 99 + Soda | R99 | Sushi For One is R170 without a drink |
| Sushi 16 | R125 | Sushi For One is R170 |
| Perfect Catch Platter | R299 | Platter for Two is R455 |
| Oceans Platter | R145 | Platter for One is R235 |
The savings are genuine rather than cosmetic. The Perfect Catch at R299 against a R455 Platter for Two is the standout, and the two R99 meals with drinks included are the cheapest route into Ocean Basket by a wide margin.
One caveat: promotional platters are usually smaller or differently composed than the standard platters they are being compared against, so the saving is not quite as large as the raw price gap suggests. They are still comfortably better value than ordering off the standard menu.
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Ocean Basket Specials: Quick Answers
What specials does Ocean Basket have right now?
Ocean Basket is running The Greatest Hits campaign for its 31st birthday, from 1 July to 31 August 2026. It includes High Tide + OB Soda (R99), Sushi 99 + OB Soda (R99), Sushi 16 (R125), Oceans Platter (R145) and Perfect Catch Platter (R299). There is also a one-day-only R31 Famous Fish and Chips offer on the Ocean Basket app.
Is the Ocean Basket R100 deal still available?
The R99 meals people usually mean are still available, but under a different campaign name. The current Greatest Hits promotion includes two R99 options, High Tide + OB Soda and Sushi 99 + OB Soda, both with a drink included. The older Epic Catch R99 line-up has ended.
How do I get the R31 Fish and Chips deal?
Download the Ocean Basket app and follow the brand on Instagram or Facebook. The offer runs for one day only during the birthday campaign, and the date is announced on the day rather than in advance, so you need the app installed to catch it.
Does Ocean Basket have a Monday or Tuesday special?
Not nationally. Ocean Basket runs seasonal campaigns lasting about two months rather than fixed weekly deals. Some individual branches run their own local day-specific offers, so it is worth asking your nearest restaurant directly.
Are Ocean Basket specials available for takeaway?
Yes. The Greatest Hits campaign is available nationwide for both sit-down and takeaway. Ordering through the Ocean Basket app for collection avoids the markup that third party delivery platforms add.
When does the current Ocean Basket special end?
The Greatest Hits campaign runs until 31 August 2026. Based on previous campaign patterns, a new promotion typically launches shortly after the previous one ends.
Does Ocean Basket do Black Friday deals?
Yes. Ocean Basket has run Black Friday offers in previous years, typically in late November, separate from its regular seasonal campaigns.
Specials change regularly and terms and conditions apply. Availability can vary by branch. Confirm with the Ocean Basket app or your nearest restaurant before planning a visit around a specific deal.
