The Davidson

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

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   michelle

   Baltimore2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had a nice first visit but probably won't be back. The staff were fantastic and super helpful and knowledgeable. One member of our party doesn't consume food cooked with alcohol and the staff helped navigate appropriate choices. The...steak seasoning?...on the yellow fin krudo overpowered the dish, and I found the pesto pasta a bit overly seasoned as well. The music was very loud for the space and seemed like odd choices for what wants to be a trendy downtown spot (The Eagles).
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The service was phenomenal and the ambiance was great. I got the vodka pasta which was delicious, however the pasta was overcooked. We also got the bread and butter trio which was delicious and the burger and fries were very good.
   

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   Kirsten

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I am the President of the Cincinnati Numismatic Association and had a reservation at the Davidson on March 14. The staff was extremely accommodating for our group and made sure that we were taken care of in time for our meeting that evening. We sat out on the deck, which has a nice view of Fountain Square. The only downside was the very loud, incessant squacking of the crosswalk signal that pierced our conversation all dinner. It's not the restaurant's fault, just unfortunate. It was a gorgeous evening weather-wise, however a bit windy and there was a hanging plant above our table that blew dirt into our drinks. Other than that, the food was delicious! The wine (the house red) was a good value but mediocre at best. We shared a fabulous chocolate mousse dessert. Overall, a great experience!
   

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   Nicholas VIP

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 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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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 7 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 7 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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   Alexandra VIP

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   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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   Tamara VIP

   Cincinnati42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   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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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   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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   Ming

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   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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    Mike

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    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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