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Safi Wine Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Safi Wine Bar

4.9
4.9
65 Reviews
$30 and under
Moroccan
1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • 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 65 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cincinnati

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Safi Wine Bar offers a "cozy and inviting" atmosphere with a "unique and delicious" Mediterranean menu. Patrons appreciate the "attentive and friendly" service, with standout mentions of servers like Corey and Jenny. The "creative wine selection" enhances the dining experience, making Safi a "hidden gem" in Cincinnati.

65 Reviews
  1. Kaysha

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Ziad

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Arnaud VIP

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. James

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 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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  5. Beth VIP

    Cincinnati19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 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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  6. Barbara VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect experience. Safi is cozy and delicious. I love trying new wines especially when they are so affordable.

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  7. Ginger VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience at Safi! We were a group of 7 and enjoyed everything we ordered off the menu. Great dining experience and the drinks were yummy too! We will be back!

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  8. Shelly VIP

    Cincinnati25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quaint, warm and comfortable atmosphere. We were there for our anniversary. Food was unique and delicious and the wine list was exciting and unique. Our server was great and attentive without being overbearing. Loved it all!

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  9. Jason VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time at Safi, and the Service has been great each time. Unlike so many other OTR restaurants, you can have a quiet conversation without screaming or requesting people to repeat themselves. What to order? Everything is amazing. The octopus is one of the more generous and flavorful portions in town; the lamb is flavorful and more than sufficient for two. The truffles are divine, and the basic bread and eggplant is so savory you’ll want to lick the bowl or sop up the last drop with the hearty bread. Thank you for the quiet evening with a relaxing atmosphere and great food!

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  10. Kevin VIP

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    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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FAQs

Safi Wine Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 65 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Over the Rhine

Make a reservation

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

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, 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
    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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