With its beautiful art deco façade, the iconic Obz Café restaurant, bar and theatre is situated in the heart of bustling Observatory - a treat for urban voyeurs!
Restaurant owner Gavin Hagger is no newcomer to the industry, having put legendary Durban hotspot Joe Kool’s on the gastronomic map.
With a New York-type feel, restaurant décor is upmarket, yet relaxed. Exposed brick work and red and white check tablecloths add to the bistro’s ambience, while friendly wait staff and a terrific vibe all make for a great dining experience.
The menu is uncomplicated and caters to all tastes. Especially recommended is the wing rib steak, 500g of pure pleasure on a bone! The porcini mushroom pasta is also highly recommended, as well as the prawn and cannellini bean starter, bursting with flavours you never knew existed. . Their thin crust pizzas are also very popular and some have called their burgers ‘the best in town!’ A deli menu in the day time means delicious sandwiches are also available, including the renowned Monster Sandwich - a triple decker of corned beef, pastrami and salad on rye.
The perfect spot for a casual business lunch or dinner, birthday party, romantic dinner or long boozy Sunday lunch. A place to cater for all seasons, the wood burning pizza oven ensures it’s always warm and cosy on those winter days and nights and air conditioning unit guarantees it’s crisp and cool in the summer. The venue also boasts free wi-fi.
A Burlesque Supper Club every second Thursday includes a meal with wine and very popular Burlesque show in the Theatre . Live music there Wednesdays and Saturdays (no cover charge) and regular parties make for a happening bar. For any bookings or enquiries on upcoming events please contact them.
