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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
537 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
23:00
Booked 86 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 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (513) 263-1060
  • Website
    https://thedavidson.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 537 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

537 Reviews

  1. Kimberly

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  2. Carol

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  3. Cristina

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  4. Mindy

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  5. Charles

    Cincinnati

    498 reviews

    5.0

    498 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great holiday lunch. Wonderful service, great food and wine. We enjoyed a fun Christmas meal.

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  6. Suesam

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great . The appetizers were amazing and the salads . The entrees were ok nothing standout. The pork chop was large portion but no flavor . Next time probably I will order appetizers.

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  7. Jim

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Moroccan eggplant was excellent! The veal plate needs work. The burger was okay. The pork chop was excellent. Crowded, bustling place. You really pack them in! People kept kicking my chair as they walked by. Alexis, our server, was very attentive, patient, and overall outstanding!

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  8. Jeff

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  9. Grace

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  10. Brittany

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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FAQs

The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 537 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 86 times today
Google Map for The Davidson

501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Area
    Central Business District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, French American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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