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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
543 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 73 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 543 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 "beautifully designed space" with "delicious food and great service." Guests rave about the "incredible" roasted eggplant and scallops, while the cocktails are "outstanding." The atmosphere is lively, though some find it noisy. Despite a few hiccups with service speed, the overall experience is repeatedly praised for its "excellent" culinary offerings.

543 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good, however our server did not pace out courses and the whole meal felt very rushed.

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  2. Deborah

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We reserved counter but were sat outside. I ended up liking where we sat. I would sit there again. Service was great. Food was amazing. We just wish they had a dessert menu.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was absolutely spectacular. He was knowledgeable about the four draught beers and expressed thoughtful opinions about the menu that were helpful when we ordered appetizers. The waitress was a frantic Cincinnati Bengals fan and kept us informed of all the game developments as well as giving us strong information on the menu, all of which was delicious. The eggplant, the mushroom soup which pays homage to the restaurant that used to be there, and the fondue collectively were worth a visit. The homemade pasta was flawless, and the chicken was the best my date had ever had . I highly recommend the Davidson.

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  4. Kurt

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been there before and had ok dinners, but this time everything was just off ,the Brie was different he salad was soggy and the fillet look like a smashed hamburger. we won’t be back
    The DavidsonResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kurt, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet expectations this time, especially given your past visits. Our goal is always to deliver food that satisfies, and it’s clear we missed the mark. We’ll certainly address the issues you mentioned with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future, as we’d love to make it right. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’re grateful for it. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager

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  5. Doug

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions were huge, service was on point and we will be back.

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  6. Gordon

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to come here for either brunch or dinner, the food is amazing! Make sure you get the eggplant appetizer for the table and know that it will easily feed 4! The cocktails are all really tasty and they have a great beer and wine list. All of the servers are fabulous!

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  7. Kimberly

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cocktails with festive ambiance

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  8. Carol

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggplant was amazing. Hamburger was dry and forgettable. All of the other dishes looked great but were way over salted - even a salad that comes with the veal.

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  9. Cristina

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior facing fountain Square. Felt like a special occasion place without the Jeff Ruby prices! Outstanding service, all the staff were pleasant and acknowledged us. Food was very good, not outstanding. Pastas were average, burger was OK, eggplant appetizer was a wow with the table service. We would return.

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  10. Mindy

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent!!! Will go back.

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The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 73 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
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