The Davidson

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   Diane M VIP

   Cincinnati6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I was so excited to visit our daughter’s favorite new restaurant for the first time! Reservation @ 2pm on Saturday with almost empty restaurant & only a few people on the patio. We sat right at the entrance to the patio & quickly ordered apps, entrees & drinks and then watched as everyone around us was served & onto dessert. Reminded our waitress twice that we were still waiting & she stated it was almost done. Over on hour without our entrees & watching people who came after us eating dessert - we decided to leave. Manager comp’d the drinks & apps but sad to say we will not be returning.
   

   The DavidsonResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Diane, I want to express our sincere apologies for your experience at the Davidson. It is never our intention for anyone to feel overlooked or neglected, It’s clear we fell short during your visit. I can only imagine how frustrating it must have been to wait so long while watching others enjoy their meals. We deeply value your feedback, and we would love the opportunity to make things right. Please allow us to invite you back, on us, to show you the true level of service and hospitality that we strive to provide every guest. I would be grateful to connect directly with you to ensure we make your next experience a memorable one for all the right reasons. Please feel free to reach out to me directly, and we will take care of the rest. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager
   

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   Katherine VIP

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   My honest review of the Davidson. My good friend and I dined here on a Friday evening. Our first thoughts were how beautiful the restaurant was. I loved the look of the bar and the chandeliers. Interior was very nice. Vibe was relaxing. Service was fine, nothing to write home about. Drinks came out in a timely manner, I loved the espresso martini but the olive oil martini was a little too strong for me. Let's get to the food. My favorite dish of the night was the hamachi crudo with blood orange. Balanced, flavorful, fresh, citrusy. I loved it. This was really the only dish that blew me away. The alpine fondue was good - reminded me of the melting pot and I'm happy they served it with apples. The eggplant was suggested - it was alright, no new flavor profiles there but decent. We split the Italian salad and it was pretty good, tasted as expected. The chicken au vin was unfortunately dry, but the mashed potatoes were delicious. I ordered both desserts and I wasn't impressed with either. The strawberry panna cotta had a VERY watery strawberry syrup on top that threw off the texture. I liked the addition of basil and the brittle - but changing the consistency of that syrup to something thicker and maybe infusing the panna cotta with the basil flavor would put this dish together better. The pot de creme was so boring... think chocolate jello topped with plain whipped cream. I am shocked my server suggested it. Not worth $12 and was seriously lacking flavor. Overall, I would probably return to try a few different dishes. I do think improvements need to be made to their food and they should really dial in with some of their dishes. Some seemed to have much more thought than others. 4/5 is appropriate for overall.
   

   The DavidsonResponded 1 day ago

   Hello Katherine, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the ambiance and the hamachi crudo, but I’m truly sorry that some of the food and desserts didn’t meet your expectations. We take great pride in our dishes, and your comments about the chicken au vin and panna cotta will help us refine our offerings. It’s clear that some dishes resonated more than others. We will work to ensure greater consistency across the menu. We hope to welcome you back soon to show you the quality and care we aim for. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager
   

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   Joni

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Very enjoyable meal. We loved the eggplant appetizer.
   

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   John

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great new fine dining option downtown. Service from the Captain to the wait staff was excellent. Mario knew everything about the menu.
   

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   Mary

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious meal in a great location. Loved the pressed chicken.
   

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   Don VIP

   Cincinnati235 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super second visit. Great food, service and vibe. Loved the scallops!
   

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   Sherrie VIP

   Cincinnati41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was outstanding! Went back to The Davidson for their burger and fries before a show. Just as happy with them both as the first time we had them!! We also tried the “Palomino” Mushroom Bisque this time. It was perfection and an exact rendition of the original! You have to give this place a try!! In a perfect location for a pre-show dinner at the Aronoff!
   

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   GREG VIP

   San Francisco20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We Had a great dinner at the bar with excellent happy hour prices on drinks and selected food options. We will most definitely visit The Davidson again. Thank you for fun start to the evening.
   

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   Kevin

   Cincinnati9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and drinks were excellent. Location was perfect for a Broadway show after dinner!
   

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    Richard VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was our second visit and I have to say I love this place. The food is great and the service is top notch. We aren’t often in Cincinnati but it’s definitely our go to when we are.
    

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