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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
622 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 61 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
An American-style bistro drawing inspiration from French, Italain and American fare. The Davidson, which honors Tyler Davidson, the namesake of the fountain just across the street.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 263-1060
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 622 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Davidson offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food and service." It's praised for its "beautiful ambiance," "attentive service," and standout dishes like the "eggplant appetizer" and "vodka rigatoni." While some feel it's a bit pricey, the location and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit.
622 Reviews
  1. Frank

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    49 reviews

    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Good food from a limited menu with marginal service. The atmosphere will remind you of your high school cafeteria. There are too many good restaurants in Cincinnati. I will not return to The Davidson.

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  2. Judy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food and Experience was great. I use a wheelchair to get around. I needed to be sent through a side door and storage space to get in. Staff was very accomodating and great. It does seem that there should have been a better plan for folks with different abilities trying to dine there. Only way through the front door is a step. We made the reservation through Open table to try something new to us. We would go back for food and service. I hope they realize how many people just roll by and don't attempt to go in.

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  3. Heather

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu was interesting, but service took away from experience.
    The DavidsonResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Heather, Thanks for sharing your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the menu and found the flavors to your liking However. I’m sorry to hear that the service didn’t meet the high standards we strive to provide. Timing issues and forgetting the ketchup are certainly not the experience we aim to create, especially given how much we value the details that make dining memorable. We will address the issues you’ve raised to our team to improve the flow of service. I know how much these moments matter, we’ll be doing everything we can to ensure a smoother experience in the future. We’d love to have another opportunity to serve you to provide the experience you deserve. If you’d like to reach out directly, we’d be more than happy to make things right. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager

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  4. Jessica

    VIP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved every single dish we got. Sat in the outdoor patio and would have preferred to sit inside.

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  5. Angela

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 2nd time at The Davidson. The bread and 3 butter is a great way to start, but save some to use when trying the mushroom bisque. You can’t go wrong with anything you order.

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  6. Connie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and cocktails. Overall ambience good. We sat at the end of the bar where it was cold and a bit drafty. Made it difficult for servers to get to us.

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  7. Michelle

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to dinner before our aronoff show, our cocktails were yummy and the eggplant prepared at our table was very good. We had the rigatoni which was also good although I would have cooked the pasta a minute or so longer. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. I did feel like the tables were close together and that I could hear other peoples conversations

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  8. Creighton

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The table was in a quiet corner! Chris was a great and knowledgeable server! Each food item was wonderful! Eggplant Scallops Pork chop amazing! The new deserts are a great addition!

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  9. Chad

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner. Amazing service. Cannot recommend enough. The Panna dessert was absolutely spectacular.

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  10. ryan

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience at The Davidson. It came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Everyone found items they enjoyed. We will be back.

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The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 622 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 61 times today
Google Map for The Davidson

501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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