A new fisheries is making waves on Main Road, bringing a familiar taste of the ocean to Somerset West.
For more than three decades Ooskus Fisheries has been a cherished Gordon’s Bay seaside staple. Now, the community favourite’s signature fish and chips and treasured seafood delights are conveniently offered at its newly opened Lion’s Square location, within the town centre.
“Ooskus Fisheries has been a beloved part of the Gordon’s Bay community for more than 30 years, and over time we’ve heard from many customers in Somerset West, who love our food but find the drive inconvenient. By opening a second branch in Somerset West we’re bringing the same high-quality food closer to home, so our customers can enjoy their meals fresh and warm,” said owner Raymond Goldberg, adding that the expansion allowed the popular brand to serve a different corner of the Helderberg community with a clear appetite for their offerings.
CBD patrons will savour familiar flavours in a fresh, urban setting. For decades Ooskus Fisheries has served up the best bite of the ocean from its landmark rustic-nautical location along Faure Marine Drive.
While retaining the brand’s quality and tantalising menu, which remains consistent with what customers love about Ooskus Fisheries, the new branch features a contemporary urban look that complements the town’s style. To boot, patrons can look forward to feeling like a part of the Ooskus Fisheries family with the guarantee of a friendly service enjoyed in a welcoming atmosphere.
“Our goal is to create a space where customers enjoy not only a great meal but also a genuine sense of community,” Goldberg elaborated. “We love seeing both new and familiar faces, and it warms our hearts to see returning customers.”
Among patrons’ most popular meal choices are the delicious fried or grilled fish, indulgent family platters and delectable calamari. In addition, Ooskus Fisheries also offers affordable and scrumptious weekday specials, discounts, and tempting lunch selections.
“Our pricing will remain consistent with our Gordon’s Bay location, offering affordable, high-quality food with generous portions that provide excellent value for money.”
Ooskus Fisheries was established in Gordon’s Bay over 30 years ago and quickly became a beloved local landmark, even used for directions.
Goldberg purchased the family-run business about 14 years ago, prioritising quality, customer satisfaction and staff well-being through hands-on management and strong personal relationships.
Starting as a small shop, Ooskus Fisheries has proudly served the community, overcoming challenges like a vehicle that ploughed through their shop’s facade (“Bok’s BMW bender,” DistrictMail, 23 August 2012) and surviving the Covid-19 pandemic, all thanks to the unwavering support of their loyal customers.
“We are immensely grateful,” added Goldberg. “Ooskus Fisheries has always been about more than just fish and chips; it’s about family, community and creating memorable experiences. We are excited to bring the taste of the coast to Somerset West and look forward to serving this wonderful community for many years to come.
“We had a rough start and we didn’t anticipate the overwhelming support on our first day, we were pleasantly surprised by the support. We would like to thank each customer who made an effort to come support us. We are still experiencing some growing pains, but we learnt and adjusted ourselves.
“We are striving for smooth sailing from here onwards. Thank you for welcoming us into your town. The town and its people are already growing on us and we love being a part of you.”
For convenience sake, Ooskus Fisheries has launched various online ordering and delivery services. They are currently live on Mr D and Delivifast Delivery, which is accessible via www.ooskussomersetwest.co.za.
Delivery services via Uber Eats will be activated soon.
