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Safi Wine Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Safi Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Moroccan

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jose Salazar

What 51 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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 ambiance with a unique, expertly prepared menu. Guests rave about the "incredible" wine selection and "10/10" service, highlighting dishes like lamb tagine and octopus. The intimate setting and attentive staff create a "homey" experience, making it a "hidden gem" in Cincinnati.
51 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Jessica VIP

    Cincinnati91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Patrick VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wine, vibe, and service were incredible! Lovely evening.

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  7. Thomas VIP

    Cincinnati24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was unique and each small and large plate were seasoned and cooked to perfection

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  8. Chris VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance! Loved the wine selection and octopus!

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  9. Richard

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The wine sampler was a tasty promo. Food portions were spot on and delicious

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  10. Colton

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to Safi with my girlfriend for her birthday. We had a wonderful time, and it was an amazing experience. Great wine selection, and the small plates were perfect all around. The front of house staff was outstanding, and the kitchen staff perfectly crafted our food. 10/10 hospitality service all around. The ambiance was very cozy and inviting. Also, the 60% off a togo bottle of wine is worth mentioning because we got to take home another bottle of the wine we got.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Safi Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Safi Wine Bar

1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jose Salazar
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