Details: 86 Lower Main, Observatory.
Contact: website
Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 8:30-23:00, Sat-Sun: 9 – 23:00
Price Range: R28-R75
After a long day and strenuous yoga session I am totally ravenous. Off to Hello Sailor. After an irritating long time we finally get parking, this is one of the reasons I avoid Observatory. I don’t have much expectations about Hello Sailor as I’m not a victim to hype. We get a great table and the place is packed. After ordering house wine that to my surprise was a lovely fruity albeit dry blend I order and pop out for a cigarette. After a long wait we finally get our starter. Disco Fries (R18) this stuff is amazing even though I can almost hear my heart screaming at me. Skinny fries topped with mushrooms and feta with a generous amount of mozzarella then baked in the oven. It’s good! As my main I get baked eggplant parmesan with lemony greens (R60), a homely and delicious tomato heaven. ‘Z’ gets Rack of loin ribs, perfectly cooked with dressed green and fries (R75). Whilst being tickled by the food my feet are happily tapping along to the rockabilly soundtrack. The walls are decorated with navy paraphernalia and contemporary art including a Hello Sailor themed Conrad Botes. The food at Hello Sailor is great although I feel they need to up the presentation. To finish off a great meal Malva Pudding with crème anglaise (R30). As it is set on the table I am, yet again, let down by the presentation. To my delight the malva is light and fluffy with a surprising crispy top. Off to bed after eating at a place that feels like a ship that’s somehow found itself beached in Observatory.
Suggested Dish: Rack Of Loin Ribs.
