Multipurpurpose Pittsburgh Restaurant Shutting Its Doors

PITTSBURGH, PA — A restaurant in the city that specialized in Japanese barbecue but also had a vibrant dance floor and three karaoke rooms is about to close.

Cobra in Bloomield's last day of operation will be Jan. 17. The restaurant made the announcement on social media.

"After six long, vibrant years, the Cobra story is coming to a close," a Facebook post stated.

"This decision did not come easily. Cobra has been more than a restaurant and venue; it has been a special place for connection and celebration, a place to showcase creativity, whether behind the DJ booth, on the dance floor, or through your microphone in one of our karaoke rooms, and a place to share an unforgettable meal no matter what day of the week. We are grateful to each member of our community, to every single guest who walked through our doors and trusted us with their evenings and special occasions, and to those who supported our vision."

Cobra blamed ongoing financials lingering from the pandemic for the closure.

While the restaurant portion of the venue is shutting down, Cobra said it will continue to host weekend nightlife events until further notice.