I really enjoyed myself here. My friend and I went to an event in Hamilton then took an Uber to The Davidson. We had reservations and ended up there a bit early and they had no issue with it and took us to a table. Even the fact that we added two extra people to our party did not faze them. We were seated quickly and with a smile. Our waitress came out pretty quickly and explained the eggplant dish to my friend who asked about it. We brought another couple with us so 4 of us dined for dinner on Saturday night. I ordered a cosmo to start and a Seared Yellowfin Nicoise Salad. For my main I ordered the Bread & 3 Butters along with the Cannelloni. The salad was super fresh and an excellent way to start my meal and the whole grain Dijon mustard vinaigrette definitely hit the spot, I ate every bite. Next up a big helping of fresh made pasta! The Roasted Tomato Cannelloni was a rich dish and I absolutely LOVED it. Roasted garlic tomato sauce and not in an overpowering way along with Swiss chard and ricotta filled cannelloni tubes. Again I ate every single bite of this dish with part of my bread and it was a lot to eat for me. Would definitely order this again. I also tried a bit of my friend's eggplant even though I am not a fan of eggplant and it wasn't too bad, she loved it. Can't speak to how easy it is to park there as we came in an Uber but I am sure that nearby there is parking lots if you cannot find street parking. I did not partake in dessert this time as nothing on the menu appealed to me but maybe next time we come as I want to try a couple other menu items. Do not hesitate to go as it is straight up good food and great service. read more

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Took my wife to Davidson's Sunday at noon. Service was slow and not very friendly. The manager came out to apologize for a problem with cooking the hamburger. Appetizer of tomatoes and mozzarella was tasty. Wife's burger was ok but nothing great. I ordered Rigatoni with Vodka sauce. It had been sitting around for a while during the time they were redoing the hamburger. It was dry and not very favorable. It was supposed to have Italian sausage in it but there was hardly any. Portion was pretty small also. When we came in, we had reservations. They put us next to the kitchen. The place was empty so we asked to be put near the windows. They did it but we obviously really upset the hostess which made for an uncomfortable start. Maybe she didn't want to sit us near the windows because it was plagued with flies from hell. I won't recommend and I won't go back. $150 for a burger and dried pasta and some drinks that upset my wife's stomach. read more

The Davidson is a elegant spot across from Fountain Square. I've been here twice with my family to celebrate Mother's Day and they have made each occasion feel special with their kindness. The first time we went they gave flowers to all the women for Mother's Day. This time though they're weren't flowers, they were very accommodating. My grandmother had an issue with her food, they remade the entire meal though it did take a while they gave her a treat for the long wait. The server and manager were very friendly and apologetic for the inconvenience. The food is 7-8/10. It always comes out fresh and plated nicely. I ordered their chicken sandwich and that was good! My family shared a lot of our entrees, I feel their poultry and seafood are their best. The pork chop though tender, wasn't incredibly tasty. I have not tried a beef dish. The dessert was delicious! The manager recommended eating the pan a cotta and pan de crème together and that was soooo good! It was a nice, light dessert but very tasty! I would definitely recommend trying it read more

One of my favorite places to dine. This time we had the 24 ounce steak for two with three sauces and two sides. Omg it was cooked perfectly and delicious. Morgan was exceptional as a server and a wine recommendation person in my opinion I was blown away tonight. 10 stars of I could. Our friend's first time here and they loved it. read more

The Davidson - Espresso Martini pretty darn good at happy hour. - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We loved the classy, hip vibes, here! The food was absolutely fresh and delicious as well. We are most impressed with how professional, courteous, and authentic the staff was! From the host, to the food runners, to server and the manager! We will definitely be back when we're in town again! read more

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Met Chef Jose who was humble and gracious! Great service, food and wonderful libations! Ambiance is classy and inviting! Tuna tartare on the fried rice was good. read more

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Amazing happy hour deals. They even have a Saturday happy hour menu - this is the sole reason we went here. Food was 3.5 stars. Mushroom bisque was flavorful and the best happy hour item. We also got fries, vegetable salad, and tuna tartare cones which were good but not living up to the hype of the reviews I read. Maybe it was an off day. Service was wonderful. Sat at the bar and the waiter gave great suggestions for drinks and knew the menu well. Ambiance is good for a date or even a business dinner. read more

The Davidson - Happy hour menu - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food was excellent, just a bit of a limited menu. I loved the pasta!! They also make a great Old Fashioned!

Stopped by for a quick dinner. Happy hour is a great deal! Great vibes and plenty of bar seating for a single diner. Fast service for all my courses. I ordered and my first plate was out in less than 8 minutes. The prosciutto crisps were my favorite part of the salad and the aioli served with the fries was perfect. read more

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we came here with friends. We've been here before, but the consistency is worth writing about again!!! the eggplant appetizer is still a must. I do not like eggplant, but I love this dish. All of the pastas were tasty cooked a perfect perfection. Nice portions. The drinks were very creative. And the service was fantastic. I then came alone for lunch and had their delicious chop salad with a side of fries. The only thing I have to say is they should put a little more oil because the salad was very red vinegar forward. But again food was excellent, manager was a blast. WONDERFUL!!! read more

The Davidson - Lunch! ITALIAN CHOPPED! FRENCH FRIES - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was in town for a Bengals game and had dinner here on a Saturday night. We came in around 7pm so we weren't able to get a table as walk-ins but we were able to snag a couple seats at the bar. I would've made a reservation but wasn't sure what time we'd make it as we'd just flown in - highly recommend a reservation. Anywho, the bartender that took care of us was super friendly and attentive. I tried the blood orange mule (mocktail) which was tasty and refreshing and hubby tried the rotating IPA which he enjoyed. For dinner I had the scallops - which were fresh and cooked perfectly, I could've done without the homemade crouton though. Hubby ordered the steak frites, with the steak medium. The steak was cooked exactly as ordered, was melt in your mouth tender and the peppercorn sauce was absolutely divine. The fries were tasty but I'm not sure they were hand cut. We shared the panna cotta which was a nice way to end our dinner. The roasted strawberries and the almond brittle were a great combination, I only wished there was more brittle as the crunch was a nice contract with the airy panna cotta. Would definitely return, highly recommend! read more

Food was decent... came in to get the brick pressed chicken but they no longer had it on menu . Was going to settle for the chargrilled chicken but they wouldn't let me substitute the fingerling potatoes with olives and capers for mashed potatoes so I decided to get the chicken sandwich; which had great flavor, but I feel like the arugula that was on it threw the flavor of the sandwich off. Also wasn't a fan of the Bernaise sauce with the fries would've done like a garlic aïoli instead. I tried the pork chop, which was really good and the Panna cotta was decent. Might come back if they put the brick press chicken back on the menu. In my opinion, the sides that were paired to a certain proteins didn't really mesh well and the menu is kind of limited. Food arrived fast and the service was great. read more

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Stopped into The Davidson after checking out of my hotel and had some time to kill before a flight. Luckily, it was Sunday and they were running happy hour huge win. Started with the tuna tartare cones and an espresso martini. The cones were phenomenallight, flavorful, and perfect as an appetizer. Kept the espresso martinis coming since they were so good. For my main, I went with the grilled chicken sandwich (also on the happy hour menu for only $15), and it was excellent. Juicy, well-seasoned, and way better than I'd expect at that price point. The vibe is upscale but still relaxed feels like you can enjoy a nice dinner without it being too formal. I was there in a baseball jersey. Bartenders and servers were super chill and made the whole experience easygoing. I hung out for a couple hours, and even with multiple drinks and a full meal, my bill wasn't bad at all. For an upscale spot right in downtown Cincy, The Davidson's happy hour is a fantastic deal. Definitely a place I'd go back to next time I'm in town. read more

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Davidson was my bartender for the afternoon and provided an excellent happy hour experience. His knowledge on the restaurant and food selection was superb as well as his honest recommendations. I had the vodka rigatoni and a glass of red wine and it was everything I could have asked for. Even the fresh parmigiana on top was a nice personal touch. This location could be great for a quick lunch get away or a romantic evening located conveniently on the corner of 5th and Vine in downtown Cincinnati walking distance from the convention center. read more

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I was there yesterday (08/03) with my mom. I just had my first baby and she took me to see a show at the Arnold to celebrate. It was my first day out since having her. The experience was incredible. Garrett was so incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. Along with our server Ian. They both did such an incredible job and made us feel so incredibly special. The interior of the place was so clean and beautiful. I was so surprised and pleased, considering it was my first time there. The food was also immaculate. Everything about the experience was absolutely incredible. We were so pleased, the service made our entire day. Kindness is so important! We cannot wait to come back. They made us feel not like costumers but like friends. So thank you again to IAN and GARRETT. read more

Had dinner downtown before a jazz performance and I am so glad we did! The GM was right up front to greet us, and very welcoming. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive and the meal was fantastic! One of the best pork chops I have ever tasted. Drinks, sides and everything was delicious. Thank you! read more

The Davidson - Pork chop with kale and squash - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Service was really great! The vibe is nice and restaurant is clean and organized. For my birthday the server gave the four of us some champagne. It was a really nice gesture. The peach burrata was interesting. The sourdough was butter grilled. I enjoyed the addition of tomato. My bff got the pesto pasta and added grilled chicken. The chicken was served separately. She did say the pasta was really good, and her bf said it was the best pesto he's ever had. My bf got the chicken dinner. It was small and not enough food for him. It was also overwhelmingly lemon. But overall, ok. My steak frites was good but I've had better at Losanti and Collette. The sauce was very peppery which was fine but just a heads up. My filet was good - more medium well than medium but it was edible. The fries were just ok. Not fresh cut, and mostly cold. The cocktails were good, but the old fashioned and Bellini were very sweet. The cosmo was on point though. Overall it was a nice experience, but we've had much better at this price point so would probably not return. read more

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Great location, wonderful hospitality, but average food! On my business trip to Cincinnati, I dined in The Davidson one evening. Located within steps to the Fountain Square, this restaurant is in an excellent location for many hotels and businesses. When I walked in, I was greeted immediately and brought to a table. Service was prompt and friendly. For my dinner, I ordered the aracinni appetizer, the house made pesto pasta as entree, and a sude of scallop. The aracinni tasted good, but would benefit with some corns and peas added. My pesto pasta entree was highly recommended by my server, but the pasta was too hard and the sauce was too salty. The side of seared scallop was excellent and was done perfectly. My dinner came to $72 with tips included, which was a bit disappointing as my entree was too salty. read more

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We stopped by here on a whim when we were downtown looking at Christmas lights. It was freezing outside but inside The Davidson was warm and inviting. We just wanted a cocktail and a light bite so we decided to sit at a two top in the bar. The bartender, who was also our server, was very friendly and checked back on us several times. I got the espresso martini, which was disappointing unfortunately. It was very pretty, with a fleur-de-lis sprinkled on top, but it just tasted like strong coffee, not like a typical espresso martini. However, we loved the bread service with 3 butters: shallot compound butter, cacio e pepe butter, grass-fed Irish butter! The cacio e pepe was especially good. We hope to come back to dinner sometime to try some of their other dishes as well. read more

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The Davidson sits right next to Washington Square, which makes the location clutch and super convenient. Right out of the gate the hostess took my coat, which was a classy move... I enjoy pretending I'm a princess just as much as the next grown man. My buddy and I started with old fashioneds that came with a proper giant "scube," exactly the way they should be. The drink was so good I had three... and I regret nothing. They were also running a pre fixed menu at a great price, and every stop on it absolutely slapped. The bread and butter plate alone was worth it, especially with three different butters to work through. The mushroom bisque was exceptional, rich and comforting. The chicken sandwich was a true love letter to the Midwest. And the chocolate mousse situation I ended with is something I'll be thinking about for months. I'll be back to The Davidson... don't you worry your pretty self. read more

Came here with my wife for dinner on a weekday evening. We were sat quickly at our reservation time. I really, really wanted to love this place but it just did not do it for me. We got two cocktails, an app, a salad, and two entrees. We got the tuna crudo for an app, the Italian salad, the Davidson Burger for an entree and the scallops for the other entree. The food came out quickly but was just overall uninspiring. The tuna crudo was in a citrus-based sauce but was quite soggy and somewhat bland. The salad was good, but nothing special. The burger was also fine and cooked well, but nothing out of the ordinary. The scallops were quite delicious, definitely the best part of the meal. On top of the food being mediocre, our service felt rushed and our server kept trying to take plates before we were done. Overall, for a restaurant on the more expensive side of the spectrum, I was unimpressed. read more

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I had the halibut and my husband had the pork chop. Both were delicious and well presented! The server was delightful! If we lived nearby, we would be back! read more

Delicious food, Al dente pasta, with lots of bite and flavor. It was hand made too! The staff were SO kind and helpful. And the inside was very clean and lovely. read more

The Davidson - Pesto pasta - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was one of the best meals I've had anywhere. The Moroccan roasted eggplant is prepared tableside and is a unique, delicious dish that provided ample portions for our party of four. The vodka rigatoni was perfect, with the sauce, sausage, and peas all in excellent proportion to the pasta. The service was wonderful, and the drink menu offered a great variety. read more

Really terrific happy hour -- we sampled many apps and the grilled chicken sandwich which was outstanding. The salad was exceptional! Wine and margarita a cut above. Outstanding service. The ambience of the space is a real winner : all around great read more

The Davidson - Salad - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Davidson came as a recco from a friend turned Cincy local - and the review came through! This is the sister restaurant to Pepp and Dolores, which was an incredible meal and I had to check this one out as well. Brought a group of 10 here and everyone loved their meals and were well taken care of by our server. While their menu isn't especially extensive, their options are all quality choices. We tried a little of everything - standout apps were the Moroccan Roasted Eggplant (a different spin on eggplant!) and tuna tartare cones. Both were eaten so fast I couldn't even snap a pic! For entrees, the crowd favorite were the scallops. Wonderfully seared and served on a house crouton (a giant toast square!) that worked so well with the sauce. We sat on the patio and even on a chilly spring evening, the heaters kept the space comfortable. read more

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We celebrated my parents' anniversary tonight. The staff was so gracious with changes we needed to make to our reservation. We had great service at the bar and at our table. They allowed us to bring our own cake. They brought it out on a cake stand for pictures and then took it in the back to cut and serve it to us. They also had a card on the table for my parents. It was a wonderful celebration. Dishes that we tried tonight that were new to us: Mushroom Bisque - 8/10 Bread and Butter - 7/10 Burger - 6/10 Scallops - 7/10 Cannelloni - 8/10 Coffee - 5/10 Our favorites remain the fries with the delicious sauce 10/10 and the vodka rigatoni 10/10. Best smelling bathrooms in the city. Love the house wine, the bar, the patio, and the service! read more

For our 18th anniversary we chose to go to "The Davidson" . We were not disappointed It was a cold night but inside we were greeted by soft music, lights were shining, and our celebration was filled with delicious food and warm atmosphere. The food was exquisitely yummy, the Moroccan eggplant will be in our memories for a long time The portions of appetizers are shareable. Service was top notch. Can't wait to go back .... read more

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It was a great experience ! Food was pretty good too . Not terribly pricey, I'd go back read more

The Davidson - Rigatoni - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Atmosphere, staff was amazing. Highly recommend the New York bone in strip steak. Dessert was delicious. Much better than going to a steakhouse. read more

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Great happy hour! Even on a Saturday! Cute place with a great bar. Great happy hour menu. read more

Very loud . Music selection really ruined our meal . Green beans were horrible . Waitress did not charge . Wine pricey and fair quality . Pork chop excellent . Italian chop salad. read more

If you want the atmosphere of an upscale place with very good food( try the chicken sandwich and the grilled veg salad) and a great view of Fountain Square .... This is your place. Try the happy hour 11a-6 p from Friday to Sunday and 4-6p. Come in and see Calvin at the bar for a drink and some fun conversation . In fact the whole crew is fun to talk to. Park over in the Fountain Square garage read more

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We returned on a Saturday night at 7pm. We chose to sit in the bar again, this time at a high top. The place was full of energy and the music was great. Our server Mikala was lovely and efficient. This time we had the Hamachi Crudo and the Brick Pressed Chicken Au Vin (plus the tuna cones and eggplant, but I already reviewed those). We order Hamachi Crudo everywhere that offers it, and this was one of our favorite preparations. The combo of the blood orange, olive oil, and basil with the luxurious Hamachi was-out-of-this-world good. And we usually don't order chicken out, but OMG this preparation was fantastic! The chicken was so tender and juicy and the gravy was rich and comforting. And the mashed potatoes had absolutely no butter...wink wink. Extra work-out needed for those! This is an energetic, fun, and solid place to dine. read more

A stellar dining experience not to be missed in the city. The ambiance is warm with cozy luxurious seating, yet bright with big windows. The servers are incredibly well-versed with the menu and happy to answer any questions or give recommendations. I was incredibly impressed at how quickly the food came out, yet seemed like it took hours of love to cook. The plating was exquisite and food even more marvelous. The French Onion Dip is a fun way to start your meal with those familiar snack flavors, but in an upscale environment. The Roasted Vegetable Salad is a great bright salad full of winter vegetables, ideal for those who want to venture beyond the standard lettuce. My favorite was the Canneloni, with a creamy tomato sauce spinach and ricotta filling, and breadcrumbs topping for texture. Worth the reservation, but bar seating is available too for a walk-in, especially for their happy hour read more

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Stayed at the Moxy nearby so decided to grab a bite and drinks here. We sat at the bar which has so many seats which is awesome! Happy hour menu had many food options and $5 wines and other drinks. Definitely would come back again. read more

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For my first night in Cincinnati, we visited The Davidson for dinner! We got to the restaurant a bit late since our flight was delayed, but the restaurant was thankfully very flexible when we gave them a call. The inside is beautifully modern and looks a bit upscale while maintaining a casual ambiance. We started off with the burrata & peaches which was delicious and we would highly recommend! I got the roasted tomato cannelloni, which was pretty good although there was too much spinach in the filling for my personal liking. My friend enjoyed her grilled chicken sandwich with squash and kale. However, my other friend wasn't the biggest fan of her vodka rigatoni as the pasta was a bit undercooked. Overall, we had a great time at The Davidson and would recommend it! read more

The Davidson - roasted tomato cannelloni, vodka rigatoni, grilled chicken sandwich, squash and kale - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Came in to celebrate my wife's promotion and couldn't have picked a better lunch spot. From start to finish the entire experience was top notch. Our server, Ricolette, was spot on with every recommendation and her excitement/enthusiasm for the team there and their food was really refreshing. We shared the eggplant dish, and I could have eaten a whole loaf of that sourdough bread. The mushroom bisque had great flavor, definitely recommend it. My wife went with the scallop dish and raved about it. The capers and lemon with the butternut squash were a great combination. I went with their grilled chicken sandwich, which isn't typically my choice, but as Ricollete told us, the crispy prosciutto gave it an almost fried chicken crunch, which was fantastic. Looking forward to trying more items on the menu, as I can see us coming back here soon. read more

The Davidson - Mushroom bisque - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing food and atmosphere! Took my best friend here while visiting and it was a great time. Samir was amazing, very attentive and made the experience great with his recommendations! Will be coming back! read more

always love coming to the davidson for dinner! the ambiance, location, and service is always spectacular. the drinks here are great - they have a fun twist on the classics like a spicy marg, G&T, and dirty martini. the vodka rigatoni is a MUST as well as the mashed potatoes, arancini, and italian chopped salad. will be back for sure !! read more

The Davidson - grilled chicken burger and mashed potatoes - French Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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