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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
685 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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.

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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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 685 people are saying

The Davidson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Davidson offers a "vibrant, charming" atmosphere with standout dishes like the Moroccan roasted eggplant and scallops. Guests praise the "excellent service" from servers such as Kristen and Mario, who enhance the dining experience. While some found the music too loud, the "imaginative menu" and "fun, upscale atmosphere" make it a must-visit.
685 Reviews
  1. Jessie

    Cincinnati15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner at the Davidson last night! Service was top notch, food was delicious, and fun was had by all. We were out on the patio, which was a bit loud with street noise, but being able to soak in the lights of Fountain Square as I ate made up for it! Will be back for sure.

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  2. Amber

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner and Kia was an amazing server! Good food fun atmosphere. Get the eggplant just trust me.

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  3. Michelle VIP

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Davidson is perfect spot for before a show and I love their happy hour.. my favorite thing is they play the best music!

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  4. Jill

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and atmosphere were all quite pleasing.

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  5. Rosalyn VIP

    Cincinnati28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Music was too loud and very dated. Did not fit the atmosphere.
    The DavidsonResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We're grateful for the time you took to reflect on your recent experience. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance overall. That said, I hear you about the music, and I apologize if it was too loud or felt out of sync with the atmosphere we aim to cultivate. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be sure to revisit the playlist and volume levels to ensure they enhance, rather than distract from, the dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you again. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager

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  6. lisa VIP

    Orlando16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fail.....an outstanding meal and service. I love this place

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  7. robert VIP

    Cincinnati10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our visit and food was good. I wished my vodka pasta rigatoni was spicer, but that’s just my preference. Still very solid. Staff was great from the host to our server.

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  8. Annette

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server RAE was excellent !!!! You can not go wrong.

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  9. Terry

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous! And the birthday acknowledgment touches were so perfect! Second visit and it was every bit as wonderful as the first! Food was over the top. Scallops, pork chop, chicken all superb! But the crown jewel was our server - Kristen! Absolutely stellar service!! She had multiple tables of large groups but made our table of four senior-ish(!) women feel very pampered! Would definitely ask for her again!

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  10. Elizabeth VIP

    Louisville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and great food. Highly recommend

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FAQs

The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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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