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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
566 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 73 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

566 Reviews
  1. Mary Kay

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. DaManuel

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Barbara

    Cincinnati

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this restaurant. The food is excellent. The service is wonderful. The place was full on a Tuesday evening. Make reservations!

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  4. Colleen

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great server and everything we ordered was delicious

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  5. Victor

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We like the fun, lively ambiance in the bar and main seating areas. Menu has different, flavorful options. Like the Mediterranean influence of the eggplant appetizer and pastas, and also enjoy the fusion of things like crudo. Staff friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Great Location on Fountain Square for a sophisticated dinner experience.

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  6. Rebecca

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were outstanding. The restaurant was pretty noisy and our table was rather tight. I was also surprised that the restaurant did not serve dessert but overall the experience was very good.

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  7. Lin

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    367 reviews

    4.0

    367 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken sandwich and fries lunch fare was great. Highlight was service from Kristen(not sure) - always quick and pleasant with special requests and normal service - water and coke glasses never empty. The only downside to The Davidson in the extremely loud music; otherwise the ambiance is excellent.

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  8. Lynn

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    54 reviews

    2.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had been to the Davidson previously and booked it before a 7:30 PM show. Reservations were at 5:30 and appetizer came very quickly, salads came appropriately and then there was a huge lag before we received our entrées. We had to remind our server we needed our food and needed to get to the show. Our entries didn’t arrive till 6:45 PM, which didn’t leave time for dessert or after dinner drinks or even a second glass of wine with the main course.
    The DavidsonResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Lynn, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I sincerely apologize for the delay you experienced with your entrées; this is certainly not the standard we strive to uphold. We truly appreciate your patience and will take your feedback to ensure smoother service in the future. On a positive note, we're excited to share that our dessert menu will be available very soon! We hope you'll return soon to experience the full range of our offerings, from start to finish, at a pace that allows you to savor every moment. Thanks again for your constructive feedback—it helps us continually improve. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager

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  9. Nichole

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Natalie was a fantastic server! Everything was top notch, while still being a casual, relaxed experience. I highly recommend it!

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  10. Angie

    VIP

    New Orleans

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal. The eggplant appetizer was very tasty I loved the flavor, it was prepared tableside. We had a pasta and salad entree, and both were good. Attentive service, priced appropriately, I will go again. It is in a great location downtown across from Fountain Square.

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The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 73 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
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