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Safi Wine Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Safi Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
56 Reviews
$30 and under
Moroccan

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Safi is an exciting new concept from the renowned Chef Jose Salazar and his wife, Ann Salazar. Inspired by their travels in Morocco, Safi features a diverse selection of small plates, an extensive wine list, unique cocktails, beers, tea, and coffee. We welcome walk-in guests in our cozy lounge with ample seating at our bar and on our inviting 14th Street Patio. We look forward to welcoming you to Safi!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jose Salazar
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are one block away from the Washington Park Street Car stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safi Wine Bar offers a "cozy and inviting" atmosphere with a "unique and delicious" menu inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Guests rave about the "excellent service" from personable staff like Corey and Jenny, and the "distinctive wine selection," including Moroccan options. The intimate setting makes it a "hidden gem" in Cincinnati.
56 Reviews
  1. Kevin VIP

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the experience food and service were great my only issue was the wine selection. Most wines on the list I did not recognize so we were choosing kind of blind. Made a selection that did not meet our expectations. Would be nice to add some wines that general population has some knowledge of before making a selection.

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  2. Nan VIP

    Cincinnati28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and unique! Everything we had was so yummy. The glazed carrot salad was fantastic as were the sliders and wings. Decor is very beautiful & intimate.

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  3. Marissa

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, intimate and cozy. Food was delcicious. Our waiter, Corey was super personable and made the experience even more enjoyable.

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  4. Jason

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience eating that the bar. It was a rainy night so it was not full and the noise level was perfect. We shared the eggplant and tomato compote with bread, harissa roasted carrots and the the whole branzino. It was plenty of food for two people. Bartender was personable and answered any questions we had. Looking forward to going back.

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  5. Victoria VIP

    Cincinnati14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited on a Thursday night with family in from out of town. Had Cory as our server and he was fantastic! Food was all delicious and brought out at perfect intervals. Can’t wait to revisit

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  6. Lisa

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time here. Great flavors with great portion sizes. Service from Willow was excellent - did not feel rushed at any time. Will be back again!

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  7. Jessica

    Cincinnati91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sitting at the bar at Safi before an FCC match. We spent a few weeks in Morocco last year and found the food at Safi was reminiscent of the delicious foods we enjoyed in our trip.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jenny was our wonderful server— knowledgeable and attentive with warm, enthusiastic personality! Such favorable food. Another Salazar Cincinnati spectacular. We should request Jenny every time!

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  9. michael VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My server was outstanding and exceptionally knowledgeable about wine - I’m a bit weak on Greek/ Eastern wines and her recommendations were spot on. While the menu is somewhat limited the cuisine was quite tasty. Lovely dinner - I shall return!

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  10. Kate VIP

    Cincinnati30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely chill spot to hang out with friends or family. Great vibe reminds me of bars in London, Spain, France or Morocco! I think food needs some tweaking and refining. But will definitely go back! Sorry to be critical as I love the concept

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Safi Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Over the Rhine
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Wine Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are one block away from the Washington Park Street Car stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jose Salazar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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