The Davidson

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   michael

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   26 reviews

   3.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was ok, extremely salty. Was just an ok experience.
   

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   Gordon

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We met friends for a Holiday lunch and it was fabulous! The service was on spot and our server Ricolette was perfect. She was attentive and spaced our lunch out perfectly. The eggplant is one of our favorites and today was no different. The Davidson burger, tuna salad, scallops, and steak and frites were amazing as always. I highly recommend The Davidson for lunch or dinner!!
   

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   Brandon

   VIP

   Indiana

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Probably my 4th time here and it never disappoints. The bartenders were awesome and the food was great. Will always have this as a place to go!
   

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   Peggy

   Cincinnati

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved every aspect of our meal. The bread board butters were a nice surprise. The mushroom bisque was rich. And , even the hamburger was delicious.
   

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   Felicity

   Miami

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The restraunt has a great ambience, but we were not impressed with the service. It took awhile for our drinks and food to come out. The food was okay, but some of the meat was not cooked to our desire.
   

   The DavidsonResponded today

   Dear Felicity, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance but sorry to hear that the service and food fell short of your expectations. Delays in drinks and food are not typical, and we regret that the meat wasn’t cooked to your liking. We take your concerns seriously and are addressing them with both our kitchen and service teams. We would love the opportunity to learn more and make it right. Please feel free to reach out to me directly to discuss. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide a better experience. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager
   

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   Kelly Mahle

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   14 reviews

   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant and setting were gorgeous and it's very convenient to the Square. The food was fine, but not overly flavorful or memorable (perhaps it was just what we ordered, but with 6 people we did try a variety of options). Mostly I felt for the waitstaff who, while nice, seemed stretched pretty thin, leading to spotty service and odd timings for food. We were celebrating a birthday and there was no mention of it and also no dessert menu. We are great fans of Pepp & Delores so had higher hopes for this.
   

   The DavidsonResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so glad you enjoyed the setting and found it convenient to the Square. I'm truly sorry to hear the food and service did not meet your expectations, especially as you were celebrating a special occasion. We strive for both consistency and attentiveness, and I regret that we fell short during your visit. I will personally share your feedback with the team to ensure we improve in these areas. We’d love to welcome you back soon, and I’ll make sure your next experience is one to remember. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager
   

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   Mike

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Meh - You know that feeling when your meal arrives and you experience major disappointment. Never should a restaurant serve a 1 inch cube of meat on a dinner plate with nothing else but salty pepper sauce.
   

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   The DavidsonResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m sorry to hear the steak frites didn’t live up to your expectations. Our goal is to create an experience that leaves guests feeling satisfied. It sounds like we missed the mark for you. I understand how disappointing it can be when a dish doesn’t meet the anticipation that builds when you sit to enjoy a meal. The experience you described isn’t reflective of the level of care we strive to provide. I’ve shared your feedback with our culinary team to ensure the steak frites is reflective of the quality we aim to deliver. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and offer you a more satisfying experience. Please feel free to reach out directly, and I’ll personally ensure we take extra care to exceed your expectations. Bradford Conroy General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The most wonderful experience dining at The Davidson this evening for a little Christmas treat. We took our two daughters 4&6 before going to a show and had the best service and meal. We can't wait to go back... without our kids. lol We will be back very soon and will be telling all our family and friends about The Davidson!
   

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   Ralph

   VIP

   Cincinnati

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Brought my two adult children there for their bday. Nice ambience with excellent food. Tables just a touch too close to others which lead to hushed voices to prevent eaves dropping. Food was excellent and presented beautifully. We enjoyed our meals and feel of the restaurant. Service attention was slightly on the below average side though she was very nice. I would come again.
   

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    Julie

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything began great. Bartenders were friendly and great service. Six of us were seated celebrating a birthday. Service started out great but fell off a bit because I don’t tho they had enough servers. Eggplant served table side and bread excellent. We shared a chopped salad and it was delicious. The hamachi was also good. Veal fell flat. Chewy and very tough and dry. Good espresso martinis. Birthday was celebrated by complimentary champagne. Nice atmosphere. Nice outside area warm and quieter to have conversation.
    

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