TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Obz Cafe

78/100 (3987 ratings)

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"My first visit to Obz Cafe was a delight. The service was efficient and friendly. The vibe is cool and relaxed, the food is awesome from first sight..."

Carol Brand

"The heritage design is awesome but it comes second to the flame grilled chicken � they offer, I was staying in Mitchell’s Plain but when the..."

Nhlamulo Svr Theophelus

"Great vibe. Great food. Great staff. Nice relaxed..."

Jeff Williams

"Absolutely phenomenal! Still the only place to serve food that puts my mind on a trip as well as my taste..."

Kelly Wolfaardt

"Awesome food, great service, fabulous vibe. On my list of..."

Sonja Januarie

"Every time we visit Cape Town (which is every year sometimes twice) we get an uber to come here and have food and a couple of beers. Excellent food..."

Mark Nobby Noble

"Really lovely place with beautiful faces and beautiful music. Best place I have been to in Observatory...."

Uvile Binase

"Sat at the table on the sidewalk and had great food and a couple of drinks with friends. Watched the world go by. Great..."

Anton Greeff

"They deserve all the stars .... will done on service, and bring gracious. I'm so glad the waitress was rewarded after such terrible humiliation. God..."

Anthony Williams

"Good location if you don't mind street parking. Warm, cosy atmosphere. Service is decent. Food is pretty good with great drinks options. Good value..."

Damian

"Popped in here for dinner with a friend. It was my first time actually sitting down. Although I always order on UberEats. Very generous serving of..."

Busisiwe Mavundla

"Staff is really friendly and accommodating. Restaurant has a unique, rustic serges tic which provides for a great atmosphere and feel. Food is good..."

Pavansingho23

"The munchy crunchy burger is so so good. Service was a bit slow, but that won’t stop me from coming again. Nice atmosphere and has that..."

Liza

"Such a lekker easy vibe here.Perfect for students!Cocktails are delicious and all priced at R65.Menu is extensive and has..."

Caryn Rajh

"I keep coming back to this place! They have amazing cocktails and pizza deals for those who enjoy to save a buck or two. The staff is supper friendly..."

Sabom Nzenzo

"I had the Pizza and the lime milkshake. I really did enjoy the pizza with bacon, it's the thinnest pizza base I have seen.Some food is..."

Keletso Moloto

"I went there on a Friday. The food and margaritas were great. I just wish the music was better when they decided to turn it into a dance floor. But..."

Tshepang

"Had the delicious Chicken & Broccoli Pasta. At first I was mesmerized by the amazing green colour of the dish and even more mesmerized by its amazing..."

Chelseaaghachi

"The food is absolutely delicious, no matter what you order (except for the fries). Their veggies are super good, and so are their burgers. Delicious..."

Loes Gsn

"Whenever I'm in Observatory and need a quick, yet fulfilling meal, I opt for Obz Cafe. Of all the restaurants on Lower Main, it comes top. Their half..."

Ivi Malotana

"Had a fantastic time here on Friday night. Really great vibe and awesome food accompanied with friendly service. Most of us had the burgers which, I..."

Ben B

"Really great burgers (fantastic basting) and ultra thin base pizzas - the 4 topping pizza sliders are a sweet deal! Will definitely be back for..."

Skye MacInnes

"Obz Cafe has a satisfying selection of food at reasonable prices. Their burgers are fantastic. The restaurant has a casual, lively atmosphere that is..."

Wade Profe

"This is truly one of those places in Obz that you have to visit. One of the best restaurants around here. Very beautiful place, spacious too. Perfect..."

Hlonipho

"Ohhh, where do I begin?? Firstly, the cafe has a modern in the woods cabincto it. My way, of saying it is cosy. The waiter was not only friendly but..."

Mpho Mokoena

"What a great experience I had at Obz Cafe. Jason our waiter was attentive, had nice manners and made wonderful recommendations. The service was..."

Robin

"First time visiting this little spot. I really liked the warm feeling of this cozy little cafe/restaurant/pub. The exposed brickwork, grey material..."

Chris Rafael

"The second time I order this amazing prawn and avo salad. Really impressed with their food and with ordering online. The portions are quite large and..."

Kirsty Grace Weiner

"Went for the first time last week Sunday, I had awesome service from Jack, I enjoyed the pizza as an entertainer user, I ordered pulled pork and the..."

Alex The Entertainer

"Obz Cafe is definitely one of the more sophisticated cafes in observatory, I don't think I've ever been here when it wasn't busy it's cosy and the..."

Akhona Khumalo

"Everybody who has travelled to or lived in Cape Town will have some sort of opinion about Observatory. Some might say Obs is the ‘student..."

I Love Foodies

"Been wanting to go there for a while just haven't found the time. Made an order on uber eats of ribs and prego wings. The ribs were a great..."

Kudzai Sachikonye

"Loved the food, without doubt the best in the area (and further afield). Cocktails are amazing. Waiter needs customer service training (the..."

Justice Levi

"Loved Obz cafe, especially since they have a cocktail happy hour- variety of delicious cocktails available and the food was also great. I had a..."

Mishka

"Phenomenal food, friendly service, wonderful vibey atmosphere. Highly recommend this venue for dinner and drinks on any occasion. We will definitely..."

Candice Backhouse

"Obz Café is always a favourite whenever we’re in Observatory and this time was no different. We visited for a light dinner and left very happy. I..."

Matthew Kretzschmar

"My friends suggested this place for a long needed catch up session. The vibe and decor is really really good. I spent half the night admiring the..."

Thembakazi Sonwabe

"The food I have had so far has not disappointed me , I felt it was value for money . The service and the ambience is nice and cozy . not..."

Tanya

"I absolutely love Obz Cafe! The food is always delicious and the staff is lovely and service is good. The vibe is great for a celebration with..."

Jessica Bow

"This place is legendary if you find yourself in Obz.Their menu is awesone, offering a vast array of choices..... pretty much something for..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"I recently visited Obz Cafe on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by the cozy atmosphere and vibrant décor. Although, on this particular occasion..."

Keenan Naidoo

"Enjoy obz cafe's pizza's and milkshakes. They get rather busy so it's always good to make a booking. The last visit was awhile ago but I remember..."

Ulisha Moodley

"When things don't work out according to plan, one sometimes stumbles upon some real gems. We wanted to have ribs at Sticky Fingers, but it seems the..."

Lindie White

"Great food, great atmosphere even though they were out of calamari the night we were there we still had an amazing meal! #happycustomers..."

Monique Van Wyk

"What a great restaurant with good service. I had a chicken burger which was yummy and had a very generous portion of avocado. We could all sit in a..."

Charné

"Wow! Had such a great time here with friends. Good service and a nice, chilled vibe. The chicken burgers are highly recommended by three of us. Would..."

Emma Bowen

"The overall experience at Obz Cafe was very pleasant , food had a nice twist and provided a nice surprise. The service was fast and efficient with a..."

SIMONE ANDREA LOUISE Bezuidenhout

"Had an awesome time at this lovely restaurant. Best pizza i've had in a very long time! Great place to take your partner and have some bonding time...."

Wessel Van Wyk

"Great Great Vibe. Waiters are friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed having a relaxed dinner there. And the pizza is awesome. Keep up the good work..."

Shimoné Kritzinger

"Got to love a good restaurant in the vibey student haven of Obs. Albeit a bit pricey, the food never disappoints and always serves to reward a hard..."

Jess Weisz

"So a few friends and I find ourselves wondering observatory, hungry and in serious need of a little boozy pick me up that will house us comfortably..."

Officialdenise95

"Walked in for an afternoon lunch a few weeks back. Service was fine and the pizzas were tasty. Visited again with a friend to just sit outside and..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Absolutely loved the ambiance! I had the lamb kofta pasta... very tasty. Service was great. Waiters were very nice and quick to help. Cannot wait to..."

Juliana Pita

"Really enjoy the food here but the service can be a little bit slow. The waiters are very friendly though. Definitely would recommend the Philly..."

Jade

"Why did you change the menu?! The mushroom burger was my favourite ... enjoy the vibe and sercice. But always there for the burger. The service is..."

Georgie Lockwood

"The newly designed Obz Cafe is great for a formal yet informal treat. Their menu is divine and there is something for everyone. I love their oxtail..."

Wanita Webbstock

"I went here before the renovation and after and even though they changed their menu somewhat I wasn't disappointed. I usually go for one of their..."

Ryan Harrison

"Oh hot damn, what a burger. We chose this spot specifically for their burger menu and although when we arrived they had actually changed the menu..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"GREAT atmosphere! Would definitely recommend if you're trying to go out for a nice dinner and want to dress up a bit. The service was great for my..."

Angelina Hong

"Obz Cafe has a great ambiance and a decent menu. A cozy spot to decompress after work. Craft draughts on tap, if that's your thing. The service is..."

Willie Knoetze

"I was told to try this cafe by one of my good friends and I am so happy that I did. The pizza I had (with smoked salmon) and the Philly chicken were..."

Deee

"A place to visit 100 times in one lifetime! The small plates are affordable and seriously amazing. Affordable, attention to detail, relaxed and ........"

Greta Van Rensburg

"They have a few selected food delicacies that are mouthwatering but some are a miss. Amazing service very fast and polite. It's reasonably priced as..."

Jain Halder

"Dr blue burger 🍔 was delicious 😋 I loved it with a beer 🍺😄 The service was a little bit slow, they only had one waiter and it was a busy..."

Nosiphiwo Ntisa

"Bought take away coffees early on a Sunday so the venue wasn't busy at all to give a fair rating regarding atmosphere. We were attended to as soon as..."

Gemini Blue

"It's a lovely vibe place especially during the week. I ordered a pizza and it was delicious. We had to ask the waitress for attention because she..."

Lauren Tichart

"Service was okay. The food was good also. It's nothing special. We just went for a quick lunch. The staff were friendly. It's on Lower Main Road so..."

JESSE GREENFOREST

"I was reluctant to give Obz Cafe a review. Firstly we had a booking scheduled at 9:30am, but the store only opened at 10am. I was on the verge of..."

Chad

"Great food, great specials, great vibe. Unfortunately, on both occasions - the evening was met with an unpleasant dose of attitude from the waiters...."

DAL Retail

"Cosy atmosphere, staff were friendly and welcoming short visit but very pleasant, gourmet burgers were tasty , Dr Blue - highly recommend this one..."

Tiffany Erasmus

"Went last night was a great vibe meat platter was fresh and delicious our waiter was the guy with dreadlocks unfortunately forgot his name but he was..."

Siya

"Staff is friendly and nice 😊 but the pizza wasn’t that great, could barely taste the chicken and mayo on the pizza but their milkshakes were..."

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