Safina Mediterranean - InterContinental Houston

4.3 (107)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

6750 Main St, Houston, TX 77030

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2 people

9 Jul 2025

July 2025

19:00

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Safina Restaurant & Bar features modern, Mediterranean inspired, healthy cuisine. It will have seating to accommodate up to 155 guests, including a private dining area which can seat up to 18 and a full service bar. Safina is about celebrating the diversity of the Mediterranean through inspired and refined food that is thoughtfully prepared to emphasize the true flavors and the quality of the ingredients of the region.

Seafarers ruled the Mediterranean bringing riches to empires. Coastal towns established fame for luxuries and for mercantilism that continue to exist to today. Without seafaring vessels, this would not have been possible. It is the simple invention of boats and ships that created the bounty of the Mediterranean and it is there we find inspiration in our name, Safina. Safina is Lebanese for “boat.” Beautifully humble in its simplicity, confidently assured in its purpose. This mix of humbleness and confidence is found in our food, service, and experience

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 06:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(713) 422-2779
Website
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/houston/houit/hoteldetail/dining/safina
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ibrahim Alsharief
Private party facilities
Host your next event in our private dining room at Safina Mediterranean that seats up to 18 people. The room includes a built in flat screen TV with HDMI hook up for presentation and natural light with our floor to ceiling windows. Food and beverage minimums apply for this space.

Location
6750 Main St, Houston, TX 77030
Area
W. University / Med Center
Cross Street
Main Street/ Holcombe
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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HummusUS$11.00
chickpea spread, tahini, olive oil, pita chips
Mussels*US$18.00
PEI mussels, white wine, garlic lemon broth, house bread
Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$15.00
brussels sprouts, honey, anchovy lemon butter, toasted almonds, dill, pomegranate arils
Short Rib*US$19.00
12 hour braised short ribs, hummus, pickled onions
Mini ArepitaUS$16.00
round cornmeal cake, 12-hour braised Wagyu short ribs, served with Queso Fresco
Cheese & CharcuterieUS$26.00
imported and domestic cheeses, cured meats, house preserves, marinated olives, assorted crackers
OctopusUS$28.00
8 hour sous vide octopus, cilantro emulsion, edible charcoal yuca sticks
Baked Brie En CrouteUS$25.00
baked in a pastry crust, preserved jam, toasted almonds, assorted crackers
Smoked Barramundi DipUS$28.00
served with grilled house made crostini

Salads + Soup

Protein Add-Ons: chicken | +$10, shrimp | +$14, salmon | +$16. Choose between: Seasonal Lentil Soup or Soup du Jour

Intercontinental SaladUS$15.00
organic arcadian greens, sliced apple, glazed pecans, blue cheese, sherry honey vinaigrette
Classic Caesar SaladUS$14.00
crisp romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmigiano-reggiano
Soup du Jour
- CupUS$7.00
- BowlUS$10.00

Pastas

BologneseUS$26.00
linguine pasta, bolognese sauce, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil
Seafood Linguini*US$39.00
pei mussels, lump crab meat, gulf coast shrimp, chardonnay cream sauce

Vegetarian

Linguine with PestoUS$25.00
linguine pasta, pesto chardonnay cream sauce, seasonal vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Eggplant InvoltiUS$24.00
rolled eggplant with pistachio and goat cheese, roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella

Entrées

Chicken Picatta*US$29.00
sautéed green beans, baby carrots, lemon beurre-blanc
BBQ Baby RibsUS$29.00
bourbon whiskey BBQ ribs, served with French fries
Flat Iron SteakUS$38.00
8 oz, sun-dried tomatoes chimichurri, and choice of (2) sides
BarramundiUS$40.00

Sides

Potato Gratin
Grilled Asparagus
Thyme Glazed Baby Carrots
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Sautéed Garlic Green Beans
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mash

Sandwiches

Club SandwichUS$17.00
turkey, ham, bacon, Canadian bacon, tomato, Swiss cheese, wheat toast, house spread, fries
Texas Style BurgerUS$22.00
8 oz angus beef patty, brioche bun, homemade breaded poblano pepper, butter lettuce, caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, house spread, fries
Pulled Rotisserie Chicken SandwichUS$18.00
6 oz chicken breast, brioche sliced bread, havarti cheese, tomato, coleslaw, roasted garlic aioli, fries
Texas Style Wagyu Beef SandwichUS$20.00
5 oz grilled wagyu skirt steak, French baguette, smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onions, organic baby arugula, sun dried tomato aioli, fries

What 107 people are saying

Safina Mediterranean - InterContinental Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Safina Mediterranean at InterContinental Houston offers "amazing food and quality" with standout menu items like hummus and churros. Guests love the "fantastic service," and the restaurant's airy, classy ambiance with natural light. It's an ideal spot for special occasions, with personalized touches that make visits memorable.

107 Reviews

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Amy
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Service, amazing food and quality, I will be back for sure.
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Lindsey
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Safina was wonderful! The hummus and churros are fantastic!
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Smit
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best restaurants to go to in Houston. They were so kind and nice to us. They helped me make my girlfriend’s Day special by getting us flowers. They also set up candlelight dinner. I love this place.
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Boris
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. The food was really good along with the desserts. Will definitely be going back.
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Julian
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious breakfast, excellent service, and great experience overall. We will be back.
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Elie VIP
Atlanta33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food quality is outstanding, and so is the service. Ultra high ceilings, airy and classy, with plenty of natural light. Highly recommended.
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Doreen
Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is not an ordinary "hotel" restaurant. We were very pleased with menu options (both breakfast and dinner) presentation and quality. The high protein salad was a favorite of ours - fresh, delicious and the right size. Excellent. Staff helpful and courteous.
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Joanna VIP
Houston3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
There aren’t many places to have a nice breakfast at 9am on a Sunday, sadly the service at Safina ruined our whole experience. In an almost empty restaurant we had to chase our waitress down for several items with little to no apology. Maybe they don’t care because most guests are staying at the hotel. To top it off parking was $16 Yup. $16to park because it was a hotel. We will not be going back despite the yummy breakfast menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Took forever to order and terrible service. Food is overpriced
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Luca VIP
Phoenix / Arizona17 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decent restaurant at the intercontinental but definitely overpriced for what they offer
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Safina Mediterranean - InterContinental Houston is rated 4.3 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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6750 Main St, Houston, TX 77030

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Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street/ Holcombe
Area
W. University / Med Center
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 06:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ibrahim Alsharief
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/houston/houit/hoteldetail/dining/safina
Phone number
(713) 422-2779
Private party facilities
Host your next event in our private dining room at Safina Mediterranean that seats up to 18 people. The room includes a built in flat screen TV with HDMI hook up for presentation and natural light with our floor to ceiling windows. Food and beverage minimums apply for this space.

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Safina Mediterranean - InterContinental Houston

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

HummusUS$11.00

Mussels*US$18.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUS$15.00

Short Rib*US$19.00

Mini ArepitaUS$16.00

Cheese & CharcuterieUS$26.00

OctopusUS$28.00

Baked Brie En CrouteUS$25.00

Smoked Barramundi DipUS$28.00

Salads + Soup

Intercontinental SaladUS$15.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Soup du Jour

Pastas

BologneseUS$26.00

Seafood Linguini*US$39.00

Vegetarian

Linguine with PestoUS$25.00

Eggplant InvoltiUS$24.00

Entrées

Chicken Picatta*US$29.00

BBQ Baby RibsUS$29.00

Flat Iron SteakUS$38.00

BarramundiUS$40.00

Sides

Potato Gratin

Grilled Asparagus

Thyme Glazed Baby Carrots

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Sautéed Garlic Green Beans

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Mash

Sandwiches

Club SandwichUS$17.00

Texas Style BurgerUS$22.00

Pulled Rotisserie Chicken SandwichUS$18.00

Texas Style Wagyu Beef SandwichUS$20.00

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