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Obscura

Contemporary International Tapas Vegetarian Friendly
Shop 7, Oxford Parks, 199 Oxford Road Rosebank 2196
(28 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi

Obscura is not just a bar – it’s an experience that defies expectations.
The very essence of Obscura lies in doing things differently.
Our carefully crafted cuisine and cocktails invite you on a journey through flavours that challenge the palate and redefine perceptions of the classic way of doing things.

Reviews (28)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.5
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Mareli B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 06 May 24
    What an experience! Will be back soon!

    Obscura responded on Tue 07 May 24:
    Hi Mareli Thank you for your awesome review! We appreciate you visiting our space and we’re excited to see you again soon.

  • Lesedi Dined: 1 week ago
    4
    Food 0.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 May 24
    Went for drinks with a friend , overall I had the best time. Will definitely come back to give the food a try.

    Obscura responded on Sat 04 May 24:
    Hi Lesedi Thank you for your review! We appreciate you visiting us. We are excited to see you again soon for the food! Please let us know what we can do to improve your experience to 5 stars :)

  • Candice G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 May 24
    Loved the experience, the food was amazing, clean delicious flavours where each level of the dish shines. Would recommend the pork belly, burgers and tacos all were amazing and unique flavours. The cocktails were inventive and delicious. Attentive and very knowledgeable staff. Very good service.

    Obscura responded on Fri 03 May 24:
    Hi Candice! Thank you for your lovely review! You have made our day! We are excited to host you again soon!

  • Lumka M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 May 24 (Guest left no comment)

    Obscura responded on Thu 02 May 24:
    Thank you for the amazing review Lumka! We look forward to hosting you again soon!

  • Lerato S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 May 24
    I enjoyed everything about Obscura. The service was over the top. Food presentation is amazing. The music and the crowd is good.

    Obscura responded on Thu 02 May 24:
    Hi Lerato! Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to hosting you again soon!! Thanks

  • Variza R. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 May 24
    Waited an hour for food, food was not good at all, very oily and not properly done, we ordered a few dishes and not one was great, limited vegetarian options, it was a busy night, so service wasn’t great, not worth the price

    Obscura responded on Wed 01 May 24:
    Hi Variza, Thank you for your review. We would love to have you visit us again so we can rectify this. Please email us on hello@obscurabar.co.za Thanks

  • Tshepo K. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Apr 24
    We wanted something elegant yet simple to celebrate our Anniversary. We got just that. Sophisticated simplicity. Value for money in the heart of SA's expensive square mile. Will do it again in Summer. Nice one!

    Obscura responded on Sun 28 Apr 24:
    Thank you for your lovely review Tshepo! We are grateful you chose to spend your anniversary by us! We look forward to seeing you again :)

  • Isabella Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 19 Apr 24
    An absolutely amazing experience. The service is next level and the food is just so original, interesting and full of flavour. A truly unique experience that has been brought to Johannesburg. Also - cocktails are all absolutely top notch.

    Obscura responded on Wed 01 May 24:
    Hi Isabella Thank you for your lovely review and your continued support!

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  • Jeffrey O. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 17 Apr 24
    Wonderful new small plates place, competing head-to-head with The Pot Luck Club around the corner. Chef Thabo is working some magic. We didn't try the cocktails but there seems to be serious attention to mixology. The wine list is ok - although the more interesting bottles are all at the top of the price range (sadly).

    Obscura responded on Wed 01 May 24:
    Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks

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  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h00