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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
575 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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 575 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Davidson offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and amazing service." Located downtown near Fountain Square, it boasts a "great location" and "beautiful ambiance." Diners rave about the "Moroccan eggplant" and "scallops." The attentive staff and "creative cocktails" enhance the experience, making it highly recommended.

575 Reviews
  1. Lola

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent!!! The service was wonderful and the food very very good.

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  2. chris

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professional attentive wait staff! Excellent food and happy hour value is exceptional

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  3. Scott

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere was great. Service was timely and excellent.

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  4. Drew

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We had to cancel our meal and leave because it took 45 minutes to get our appetizer and we had to be at a Broadway show. I booked a reservation 90mins before the show and we hadn’t even gotten salads by 7:20. We ended up having to run to the Aronoff to make the show on time. A bummer because we love this place.

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  5. Jason

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Great food and service. Get the eggplant. It’s a must.

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  6. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Xavier is the best server at the restaurant. He is so professional and accommodating. 

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  7. Lin

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    369 reviews

    5.0

    369 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great as usual. The kitchen was very slow but our server was apologetic and comped our drinks despite the fact that we never complained. The restaurant is comfortable and a hot spot, but just a bit too noisy for easy conversation. Food pricing is very reasonable for a restaurant of this quality.

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  8. JaneC

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance of The Davidson and especially all the windows looking onto Fountain Square area. The food is good and the vibe is fun. I would recommend that you stay away from their special cocktails. I have ordered one during each of my visits and they both have been underwhelming and light on alcohol so not worth it.

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  9. Mary Kay

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    On a busy night they were able to get us out in under 90 minutes to see a play without feeling rushed. Fondue app & Scallops were delish. Veal was tough but tasty. Pesto pasta was ok. Ordered with chicken & it came on the side vs incorporated into the dish. Overall pricy, but nice night.

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  10. DaManuel

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the staff showing us with celebration for our anniversary. We are so thankful for the experience that we had tonight and we will definitely be back. 

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FAQs

The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 575 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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
    None
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