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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
529 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 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 529 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

529 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting with an imaginative menu and solid service. Highly recommend.

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  2. Grace

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and great service! Very cute at Christmas time because you can see the tree on in fountain square

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  3. Brittany

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and our server Kristin was not only attentive, but overall an amazing guide through both the food and wine menu. Highly recommend and likely to return tomorrow! 

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  4. Patrick

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner with friends. Food and service were great. Recommend the eggplant appetizer, chopped salad, and the pork chop.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Little disappointed in the size of an espresso martini for $15. Other than that decent good and good service!

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  6. Leah

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic scallop dish!. Butter seared scallops with green beans and capers! Loved it. 

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  7. Lauren

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came here for what was to be a special Christmas celebration with my inlaws. Will not be back.
    The DavidsonResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Lauren, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry your experience fell short of expectations, especially during such a special occasion. I understand how frustrating it must have been to not have your seating request honored and to experience slower service. This is not the standard we strive for, and I will address it with the team. I also apologize for the issues with the food and service. We aim for excellence, and we clearly missed the mark. I would love to invite you and your guests back, on us, to offer the warm, attentive service and memorable meal you deserve. Thank you again for your feedback. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager

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  8. michael

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok, extremely salty. Was just an ok experience.

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  9. Gordon

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met friends for a Holiday lunch and it was fabulous! The service was on spot and our server Ricolette was perfect. She was attentive and spaced our lunch out perfectly. The eggplant is one of our favorites and today was no different. The Davidson burger, tuna salad, scallops, and steak and frites were amazing as always. I highly recommend The Davidson for lunch or dinner!!

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  10. Brandon

    VIP

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably my 4th time here and it never disappoints. The bartenders were awesome and the food was great. Will always have this as a place to go!

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FAQs

The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 529 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 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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    None
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