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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.6
4.6
608 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 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 608 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Davidson offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food and service." It's praised for its "beautiful ambiance," "attentive service," and standout dishes like the "eggplant appetizer" and "vodka rigatoni." While some feel it's a bit pricey, the location and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit.

608 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Valentines weekend and everything was exceptional! This was our first time to The Davidson. Fun upscale atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. We had a table right next to the kitchen and it was fun to see all of the dishes coming out. Manager also visited our table to welcome and thank us for coming. Will absolutely be coming back!

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  2. Lindsay

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were impeccable as always. Hands down my favorite restaurant in the city!

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  3. Marissa

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate at The Davidson for Valentine’s Day dinner and had an amazing experience! The staff was so kind and handed out roses to all the tables which was such a sweet touch. Every dish we had was incredible, especially the arancini and the vodka rigatoni. The bread and butters were also delicious and my husband loved his scallop dish! The only thing we were slightly bummed about was being seated in the heated patio area as the inside is so beautifully designed, but it was still a lovely meal and warm! Can’t wait to go back again!

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  4. Brittany

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best cocktails I’ve had! The service was impeccable. We ordered the veggie salad which I would 100% recommend. It was delicious! I ordered the scallops, they were a little too salty and very small… hard to compare since I eat them often in Florida. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fries were outstanding! The bartenders were awesome and we loved our server.

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  5. gerard

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience Excellent service The eggplant was out of this world

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  6. Mary Anne

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The eggplant was fantastic. Server was very friendly

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  7. Robert

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service good food unpressured experience we enjoyed the eggplant, I loved the mushroom bisque and the pork-chop wife loved the salad. 

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  8. Anthony

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Davidson, although newer to Cincinnati, has become one of our region's BEST restaurants! The atmosphere is fun, service is great including neat table side prep of an excellent eggplant appetizer, and entrees that any "foodie" will love. Can't wait to go back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was cordial and attentive. The food was excellent.

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  10. Debi

    VIP

    Detroit

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Aliza (server) was great. Food delicious

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FAQs

The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for The Davidson

501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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