Safi Wine Bar

4.9 (70)

$30 and under

Moroccan

1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people

23 May 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

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, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
(513) 763-1201
Website
http://www.safiwinebar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Jose Salazar

Location
1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Salazar Exclusive Preview
US$85.00 per person
29 May 2025 only
Join us at Safi Wine Bar - in the former Salazar space - on Thursday, May 29th for an intimate first taste of Chef Jose's visionary menu before the grand reopening of his iconic restaurant, Salazar! THE EXPERIENCE Enjoy an exclusive four-course tasting menu featuring signature dishes from Salazar's upcoming reopening. This one-night-only event offers extremely limited seating at $85 per person (tax and gratuity additional). IMPORTANT DETAILS To maintain menu authenticity, there are certain dietary restrictions and allergies that we cannot accommodate. This menu contains shellfish, red meat, dairy, and gluten which cannot be omitted. If you have dietary concerns, please contact us before booking. A credit card is required to secure your reservation but will only be charged in case of late cancellation, guest count change, or no-show. You'll receive a bill at the end of dinner for the prix fixe menu and any additional items ordered. We accept cancellations until Sunday, May 25th; after this date, reservations may only be transferred. An $85 per guest fee applies for no-shows, late cancellations, and late guest count changes. For questions, please reach our event coordinator, Caroline Green, at reservations@mitas.co.

WARM MARINATED OLIVESUS$7.00
MOROCCAN SPICED ALMONDSUS$7.00
MEDJOOL DATES + CABRA AL VINO CHEESEUS$15.00
SHAVED DUCK SALAMIUS$15.00
KELUGA CAVIAR (30 grams)US$85.00
sumac dusted potato chips, red onions, and creme fraiche
- add 3oz cremant rosé +US$8.00
KELUGA CAVIAR “BUMP” (8 grams)US$20.00
ZALOUKUS$13.00
eggplant and tomato compote with housemade Moroccan bread
HARISSA ROASTED CARROTSUS$13.00
local salad greens, chickpeas, chermoula vinaigrette
SPANISH GOURMET TINNED SARDINESUS$16.00
Moroccan bread crostini, marinated cucumber, preserved orange, hummus
BEEF KEFTAUS$14.00
grass-fed ground beef skewers with yogurt sauce and herb salad
OCTOPUS ALA PLANCHAUS$22.00
fire-roasted chermoula, herbs, pine nuts, zucchini
CHICKEN PASTILLA “CIGARS”US$14.00
preserved lemon sauce
LAMB TAGINE (serves 2)US$39.00
slow-cooked lamb shank, hand-rolled cous-cous, seasonal vegetables, preserved lemon, green harissa

SWEETS

BRIWAT (4)US$10.00
Moroccan almond pastry
TRUFFLES (4)US$10.00
dark chocolate-cinnamon, cardamom

What 70 people are saying

Safi Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cincinnati / Dayton
Best Ambience
Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for fine wines
Cincinnati
Best Ambience
Cincinnati
Innovative
Cincinnati
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Safi Wine Bar offers a "cozy and inviting" atmosphere perfect for intimate gatherings. Guests praise its "delicious and unique" cuisine, highlighting dishes like the lamb tagine and octopus. The wine selection is "exciting and unique," with affordable options. Service is generally "attentive and knowledgeable," making it a standout choice in Cincinnati.

70 Reviews

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Stephen VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place. Food is spectacular. Service is top shelf
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Jan VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton25 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We liked the food and the place itself is uniquely cool, but they seem to have forgotten us. Took way too long to get our main dish (we arrived a little after 6, got final course around 8:30). Server at one point offered to take it off bill since she realized we’d been there so long. Kinda takes the fun out of a night when that happens.
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Paula VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Safi - great ambience, excellent food, and the very best of servers.
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SHEILA
Cincinnati / Dayton25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The lamb tagine was incredible! So delicious! Definitely recommend and we will be back.
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Caitlin
Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time dining at Safi and I will definitely be back! My server (Cory) was very knowledgable and able to make great recommendations for each course. The restaurant is perfect for a girls night or a date, especially if you're wanting to try something new and indulge.
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Kaysha
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great ambience. Great value for the money and their service was top notch.
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Ziad
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Everything from the food and service was exceptional.
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Arnaud VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time and enjoyed the ambiance at Safi. Excellent and fine food as well, good quantity and very tasty. Thank you
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James
Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Second visit. Really like the place. Service tonight was poor. Sat at the bar. More than once my wine glass and water glass were empty. Service behind bar is generally good..tonight my server was more interested in one patron.
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Beth VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lot of first timers in our group and they all loved it as much as I do.
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FAQs

Safi Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 May 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
14th Street
Area
Over the Rhine
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Moroccan, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
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
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.safiwinebar.com/
Phone number
(513) 763-1201

Safi Wine Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Salazar Exclusive Preview

Menu

SMALL PLATES

WARM MARINATED OLIVESUS$7.00

MOROCCAN SPICED ALMONDSUS$7.00

MEDJOOL DATES + CABRA AL VINO CHEESEUS$15.00

SHAVED DUCK SALAMIUS$15.00

KELUGA CAVIAR (30 grams)US$85.00

KELUGA CAVIAR “BUMP” (8 grams)US$20.00

ZALOUKUS$13.00

HARISSA ROASTED CARROTSUS$13.00

SPANISH GOURMET TINNED SARDINESUS$16.00

BEEF KEFTAUS$14.00

OCTOPUS ALA PLANCHAUS$22.00

CHICKEN PASTILLA “CIGARS”US$14.00

LAMB TAGINE (serves 2)US$39.00

SWEETS

BRIWAT (4)US$10.00

TRUFFLES (4)US$10.00

What 70 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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