The Davidson

Name: The Davidson
Address: 501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202
Telephone: (513) 263-1060
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (779)

$31 to $50

American

501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
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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
Website
https://thedavidson.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Neighborhood
Central Business District
Parking details
None

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What 779 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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The Davidson boasts a "beautiful interior" and friendly staff, making it a staple in Cincinnati dining. Known for its "amazing eggplant" appetizer and diverse drink options, the restaurant offers a "fun upscale atmosphere" perfect for any occasion. Despite occasional noise issues, the "excellent service" and "delicious food" ensure patrons return.

779 Reviews

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Scott VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this restaurant! The bar is beautiful, the service is amazing and we loved the whole experience. This restaurant is not to be missed👍🏻
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Jacob
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was phenomenal and all the food was fantastic. The highlight was the Moroccan eggplant.
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Evi VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great option for a tasty meal. Offerings are creative and well presented. The service was great. The layout of the restaurant creates some unfortunate traffic problems and bottlenecks at the kitchen and I wouldn’t prefer to be seated on that side of the restaurant.
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Sally VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton29 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at the restaurant and we loved the vibe as soon as we walked in. The bartender was fantastic and made the best cosmopolitan!! Our server was Ava and she was a student at UC. What a breath of fresh air! She made great suggestions and also too great care of my husband who has some eating issues with certain spicy foods. She made sure he was okay with everything! Thank you SO much!
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Lewis
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
There are other restaurants in Cincinnati to visit. This place won’t make it.
The DavidsonResponded 5 days ago
Hi Lewis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We believe in constant learning and improvement, and feedback like yours is essential to that process. I’d be grateful for the opportunity to learn more about your visit and understand what specifically fell short. Please feel free to contact me directly. I would appreciate the chance to connect and discuss how we can do better. Warm Regards, Bradford Conroy General Manager
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Rob VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ryan took amazing care of us and his recs were spot on. Great experience and I would recommend to everyone!
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Kelly VIP
Indiana21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the menu and service was excellent. Highly recommend.
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Barb VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not as expected food wise, thought the food was ok .
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Terah VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambiance, and service were great. We had the chicken, pork chops, scallops and steak.
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Emily
Cleveland / Akron / Canton10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t believe I didn’t go here sooner! The food was amazing. Eggplant and tuna cones are a must. Our server Natalie was so kind and made the experience perfect!
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The Davidson is rated 4.6 stars by 779 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

501 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
https://thedavidson.com/
Phone number
(513) 263-1060

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