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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
655 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None

What 655 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 boasts an inviting "cosmopolitan cool" ambiance with "excellent service" and a standout menu. Guests rave about the "unique" eggplant appetizer and the "delicious" fondue. While some note the noise level, the restaurant's location on Fountain Square offers a lively dining experience. Overall, a "great addition" to Cincinnati dining.

655 Reviews
  1. Nicholas VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our friends 40th birthday and the team (Garrett and Lauren) were so kind and made us all feel wonderful! Enjoyed so much will be going back. We went on a Sunday evening and it was not overly crowded. The food was delicious!

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    Cincinnati3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We ended up not staying for our reservation because of how the hostess treated us at the entrance. Boca & Sotto it was for us
    The DavidsonResponded 2 days ago
    Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I apologize for the experience you had with us. What you described is certainly not the level of hospitality we strive to provide, and I am genuinely sorry that we fell short. I would love the opportunity to learn more about what happened so that we can address it and improve moving forward. We take feedback like yours seriously, and we would appreciate the chance to make things right. Please contact me directly at your convenience so we can discuss further. Your experience matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued from the moment they arrive. Warm regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager

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  3. Alexandra VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fondue was one of the best things I have ever eaten

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  4. Tamara VIP

    Cincinnati42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did not have anything we did not like. The pork chop was moist and cooked to perfection, and the arancini was the perfect meal starter. The Vodka Rigatoni with its spicy sausage was delicious. Our after meal coffee could have been a bit warmer. We look forward to returning.

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    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You made our Anniversary Great! Can’t wait to come back. The service and Food was over the top!

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  6. Ming

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant! I was drawn to the Davidson for the happy hour and beautiful interior. Great value for the food, everything was delicious and I’d go back. Parking isn’t super easy, but if you plan ahead it’s no big deal (garage or street). My friend had some dietary restrictions, and the server was very accommodating.

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  7. Mike

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner and Alexis was great! She was so helpful with her explanations of the menu!

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  8. DarahF

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time for all three of us and definitely a great evening out. Celebrating a friend’s birthday and he chose the lock. Mario, our waiter, was excellent. Very personable and friendly. Pacing of the meal was good and he was very attentive. The birthday diner chose the scallops which looked great. He said they were very good! My other friend and I had the pesto-yum. Had to check out the dessert menu and settled on the pot de crème; talk about presentation.

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  9. LaurenF

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Everything we ordered was excellent. Loved the vibe and decor!

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  10. FaithG

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time eating at this fantastic restaurant and will definitely be back. Everyone enjoyed their beverages, from the best old fashions to cosmo martinis, and the appetizers and dinners were top notch! We especially loved the Eggplant appetizer! Very fun restaurant!!

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The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 655 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for The Davidson

501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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