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The Davidson, Cincinnati, OH

The Davidson

4.7
4.7
700 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 700 people are saying

The Davidson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 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 vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service," and "delicious food" in a lively atmosphere. Patrons rave about dishes like the eggplant appetizer and scallops. The restaurant features engaging table-side preparations and a chic interior. While occasional noise is noted, the overall experience keeps diners returning.
700 Reviews
  1. David

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Highly recommend the eggplant and pasta.

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  2. Ann VIP

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the eggplant appetizer! Had the hamburger tonight and it was outstanding as well!

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  3. Klara

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good. Service was good. Only problem is - it’s to loud!

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  4. Lisa

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a delightful surprise. This was definitely not your run of the mill "american cuisine". While the selection is small, the tastes are BIG! I never thought I would rave about a Mushroom Bisque soup, but there you have it. On a dinner for two it was great to get two items from each course and share. Definitely a thumbs up with a return visit in the works.

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  5. Alicia

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent service was awesome. Kia gave us great recommendation! We ordered way too much food and couldn’t take it with us because we were going to a show but it was worth it! We will be back!

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  6. Rosemarie VIP

    Cincinnati22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere of The Davidson. Our server was superb. Food was perfectly prepared. Looking forward to next time!

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  7. JPaul

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Alexis was adept at handling a table where the 4 of us were constantly gabbing. She checked in enough to make sure we had anything we needed, but wasn't intrusive and didn't rush us. The food was great even though we only focused on appetizers and salads. We each had the Italian chopped salad with added chicken. The presentation was odd as the chicken was plated separately. Not sure if that was because we split the salad or not. The flavors were very good. For appetizers, Alexis recommended the eggplant prepared tableside and it did not disappoint. The bread was a great vehicle for the taste. The bread and butter was fine but additional bread was needed compared to the 3 butters provided. Finally, the french onion spread with potato chips as the delivery mechanism was outstanding. Atmosphere was noisy but not painfully so. As we stayed longer than most, it was quite pleasant and peaceful toward the end when the restaurant cleared out some. The patio must be nice when the weather is appropriate. Great people watching.

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  8. Donna VIP

    Cincinnati32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent Server named Melissa. The food was Awesome, didn’t take long for the food to be served. Everything was great!

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  9. Ruben VIP

    Cincinnati21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great birthday experience with our party of 4. The food, service , and ambience were fantastic. Our server Chris planted a number of small birthday surprises for me and made the night truly special. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu and everyone in our party enjoyed their tasty meals and appetizers.

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  10. Jessica VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the minute we walked in, immediately seated for our reservation…our server arrived right when we sat down. Drinks came promptly, food came very fast even on a busy Sat night. We had all the course, it was all so, so good!

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The Davidson is rated 4.7 stars by 700 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Central Business District

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
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501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Area
    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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