Safina
Mediterranean restaurant · Medical Center ·
Mediterranean fusion dishes, Wagyu short ribs, lamb shanks, elegant ambiance
Mediterranean fusion dishes, Wagyu short ribs, lamb shanks, elegant ambiance
"Intercontinental Hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant reflects the flavors of Greece and the Levantine regions. Start with the sous-vide octopus, served with a cilantro emulsion and charcoal yucca sticks, or the arepitas stuffed with wagyu short rib. Then dig into a rolled eggplant stuffed with pistachio and goat cheese. Breakfast here offers dishes like shakshuka, tres leches brioche French toast, and plenty of American favorites, like blueberry pancakes. Its $30 buffet includes hot and cold dishes, a made-to-order omelet station, plus juice, coffee, or tea. (Children 12 and under get the buffet for $12.)" - Brittany Britto Garley
"Like many other hotel restaurants, you’ll have to shell out some serious doubloons for your meal at Safina, a Mediterranean spot at the InterContinental. But stick to the tender braised lamb shanks and maybe a side of roasted brussels sprouts that could pass for dessert, and it’s all worth it. Food aside, hanging out at the hotel is reason enough to come here—the inside of Safina is open and breezy with metallic art installations hanging from the ceiling and pastoral oil paintings on the walls." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"The Deal: Three-course dinner at $55 per person. Why We Like It: Like many hotel restaurants, spending $55 on a meal at Safina in the Medical Center will get you an entree and an appetizer if you’re lucky. But during HRW, you can swing by the Mediterranean restaurant for an entree, like the saffron risotto, an appetizer, and a slice of lemon pie for the same price." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Like many other hotel restaurants, you’ll have to shell out some serious doubloons for your meal at Safina, a Mediterranean spot at the InterContinental in the Medical Center. But stick to the tender braised lamb shanks and maybe a side of roasted brussels sprouts that could pass for dessert, and it’s all worth it. Food aside, hanging out at the hotel is reason enough to come here—the inside of Safina is open and breezy with metallic art installations hanging from the ceiling and pastoral oil paintings on the walls. photo credit: Richard Casteel" - Gianni Greene
"Receive a savory hummus and falafel appetizer with the purchase of a cocktail; this promotional offer is valid now through Election Day (November 3)." - Brittanie Shey