Ocean Breeze
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About Ocean Breeze
On Green Ln in Thornton Heath, Ocean Breeze is a fish & chips restaurant with counter service and no table seating. Orders are placed at the counter from a menu that includes fish and chips, chicken, donner kebab, and rice with meat cooked homecook style, with the handmade chips a recurring highlight. Prices are posted on a wall menu. Service runs on a walk-in basis, and the counter staff are known to remember regular customers.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chicken, donner kebab and handmade chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chicken, donner kebab and handmade chips.
Customer Review Summary
The chips draw the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as handmade, "some of the best I've ever tasted," and served in generous portions, though a handful of reviewers report the opposite: chips left "warm" rather than hot, or undercooked and cold alongside "virtually cold" mushy peas. Close behind, the fish and chips get called fresh and full of "authentic flavour," and the chicken earns comparisons to KFC from regulars who say they skip the chain entirely. The donner kebab draws more mixed reactions, with one reviewer calling it greasy and not hot, warning that cheap prices reflect cheap quality. A more serious complaint centers on pricing: one reviewer describes being charged £6 for fish advertised at £5, told it was a "large fish," and says this happened repeatedly to people they know, alongside a separate account of a counter worker being rude over a chip order. Several other reviewers, though, describe staff as friendly and note that they're remembered by name each time they return.
Customer Review Summary
The chips draw the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as handmade, "some of the best I've ever tasted," and served in generous portions, though a handful of reviewers report the opposite: chips left "warm" rather than hot, or undercooked and cold alongside "virtually cold" mushy peas. Close behind, the fish and chips get called fresh and full of "authentic flavour," and the chicken earns comparisons to KFC from regulars who say they skip the chain entirely. The donner kebab draws more mixed reactions, with one reviewer calling it greasy and not hot, warning that cheap prices reflect cheap quality. A more serious complaint centers on pricing: one reviewer describes being charged £6 for fish advertised at £5, told it was a "large fish," and says this happened repeatedly to people they know, alongside a separate account of a counter worker being rude over a chip order. Several other reviewers, though, describe staff as friendly and note that they're remembered by name each time they return.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Our usual fish shop was closed, so my wife went and ordered a large fish and chips with mushy peas. Fish was small, but quite tasty. Many of the chips weren't fully cooked and the peas were virtually cold. Overall, very disappointing, I'm afraid.”
- Google user
“I got a Donner kebab which was greasy and not hot. I don't think I will ever buy a kebab from them again. They're cheap for a reason. If you want cheap then buy here, if you want quality, go somewhere else.”
- Google user
“Lovely fish and chips,so reasonable generous portions and always fresh. Love the authentic flavour, wonderful staff and it’s always clean.”
- Google user
“Such friendly staff. Always remember us when we go in. The Handmade Chips are so good! Kebab and fish are nice for good price.”
- Google user
“Food is top notch. Service is impeccable. Atmosphere is good. Staff always happy and helpful. Recommend. Fish, chips, chicken, donnar, rice and meat (homecook style) as for it at counter.”
Location
Restaurants near Ocean Breeze
- Morley's Beulah4.11900.5 mi£1–10Good for kids
swap for chicken tenders, family bucket swap request, south london morleys
- Melfort Fish Bar4.32510.7 mi£10–20
fish and chips, cod roe, bread roll and sausage
- Rock Restaurant & Bar4.21910.7 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleGood for kidsReservations
jerk wings, fried plantain, bottomless brunch
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze | 4.042 | — | — | fish and chips, chicken, donner kebab |
| Morley's BeulahGood for kids | 4.1190 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | swap for chicken tenders, family bucket swap request, south london morleys |
| Melfort Fish Bar | 4.3251 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, cod roe, bread roll and sausage |
| Rock Restaurant & BarWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.2191 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | jerk wings, fried plantain, bottomless brunch |
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