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Established in 1988 and located in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Dawson’s Steakhouse has been a local favorite for over a quarter of a century and considered one of the best restaurants in Sacramento. Dawson’s serves farm-to-fork cuisine sourced locally and seasonally to reflect the richness of the Sacramento Valley. From fresh seafood to California grass-fed beef, Dawson’s Steakhouse offers a contemporary twist of steakhouse classics and some bold originals. Enjoy fresh, local food, craft cocktails and exceptional service for an unforgettable dining experience at our landmark, AAA Four Diamond Sacramento restaurant.
Polished eatery in the Hyatt Regency Hotel offering updated steakhouse classics & craft cocktails.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 321-3600
Website: http://www.dawsonssteakhouse.com/
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Reviews
Khoi Nguyen
Okay, if you’re advertised as high end, charging high end prices, I would expect your steaks being high end. This is not the case. I was disappointed with this place. I would rate it as average, on par with places like outback steakhouse. I got the rib eye, medium rare, it took them way too long to get it out, steak was cold. The taste was ok, and yes they did cook it medium rare. Overall I would rate it as average. Totally not what I was expecting from an 80 dollars steak. This place is not comparable to Mortons or Ruth’s Cris. Their crab cakes were too salty. On a positive note the server was super nice, the lobster tail add on was delicious, and their cocktails was pretty good. In summary I would recommend Outback steakhouse over this place, you’d probably enjoy it more and pay a lot less!
… moreCole Azare, HoSM
What can I say? It’s a high end steakhouse that definitely justifies its price tag. One of the best steaks I’ve had the pleasure of eating. Thanks for being a great place for my pops and I to enjoy a great dinner!
… moreTim Wilson
I recently tried Dawson’s because I heard good things. My wife and I spent date night here on a Friday night at 8:30.
The place looks nice and service was friendly. Unfortunately, that was the best part of the night.
We spent $420 for 2 people and my review is based on that price. For that price, I expect to have a good meal, and this wasn’t that.
We received bread and butter promptly, but there was a coffee bean in the butter. Not disqualifying by any means, but a data point for the night. The bread was bland, kinda cold and seemed like a sourdough multigrain. Mediocre bread isn’t disqualifying, but just another data point.
We ordered a bottle of Prosecco, and it was served with filmy, dirty glasses. My wife noticed it right away and asked for new glasses.
The service was adequate/average for a mid tier steakhouse, not exceptional, but not bad.
We ordered the Crab Cakes to start. I liked the crisp of the crab cake, but the flavor wasn’t great. It tasted mostly of Old Bay and I couldn’t really distinguish the crab or crab flavor. We are used to crab cakes from another local steakhouse and they are infinitely better and cost less. Also, the hummus and pico de gallo seemed to be what they were relying on for flavor and taste. Side note, all the extra hummus/pico from the crab cakes did go nicely with the bread from earlier. Crabcakes – 2/10, have had better crab cakes from the frozen section.
For our meal, my wife and I both ordered the Ribeye (medium rare for me and medium for her) and added on the Lobster tail. We also had the bacon/bleu cheese jam, whipped potatoes, and mushrooms for accompaniments/sides.
The ribeyes were overcooked and tough. These are supposed to be Prime steaks, but they were not good. There was not a stitch of salt or pepper. It seems like they rely on the sauces/crusts/sides to provide flavor. I cooked Choice NY strips for my kids before coming out and I would have rather had that. Ribeyes – 2/10 – Not even salting steaks before cooking is an unforgivable sin.
The Lobsters were bland, like they were just boiled and put on a plate. Seasoning was lacking and a little color would have made it better, a little sear or grill or something. My wife didn’t even finish it. Lobsters – 0/10 Carnival Cruises has better Lobster.
We got the potatoes, the mushrooms, and the bacon and blue cheese jam. The potatoes were whipped decently, but average at best. Flavor was just meh. The mushrooms seemed like they were boiled, I expected more of sautee and a little color. They were also just meh. The bacon and bleu cheese jam didn’t add much and isn’t really necessary. Very forgettable. Potatoes – 5/10, Mushrooms – 3/10, Bacon/Blue Cheese Jam- 6/10.
We did get dessert (we weren’t going to at this point because of how things were going) and the restaurant gave them for free because I guess the time got away from them and the kitchen was closing soon. This was a nice point. I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten cake and my wife ordered the Apricot Pistachio cake. The Apricot cake was light and airy, but the flavor felt basic and muted. The Molten cake was great because I’m a sucker for peanut butter. Apricot Pistachio cake – 5/10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten cake – 9/10 – This was the highlight of the night.
All in all I was very disappointed with this meal for the price, but also just in general. Even if I spent half, this still wouldn’t be a good review.
TL:DR – Overpriced, bland and underwhelming with a nice atmosphere and decent service.
… moreThe place looks nice and service was friendly. Unfortunately, that was the best part of the night.
We spent $420 for 2 people and my review is based on that price. For that price, I expect to have a good meal, and this wasn’t that.
We received bread and butter promptly, but there was a coffee bean in the butter. Not disqualifying by any means, but a data point for the night. The bread was bland, kinda cold and seemed like a sourdough multigrain. Mediocre bread isn’t disqualifying, but just another data point.
We ordered a bottle of Prosecco, and it was served with filmy, dirty glasses. My wife noticed it right away and asked for new glasses.
The service was adequate/average for a mid tier steakhouse, not exceptional, but not bad.
We ordered the Crab Cakes to start. I liked the crisp of the crab cake, but the flavor wasn’t great. It tasted mostly of Old Bay and I couldn’t really distinguish the crab or crab flavor. We are used to crab cakes from another local steakhouse and they are infinitely better and cost less. Also, the hummus and pico de gallo seemed to be what they were relying on for flavor and taste. Side note, all the extra hummus/pico from the crab cakes did go nicely with the bread from earlier. Crabcakes – 2/10, have had better crab cakes from the frozen section.
For our meal, my wife and I both ordered the Ribeye (medium rare for me and medium for her) and added on the Lobster tail. We also had the bacon/bleu cheese jam, whipped potatoes, and mushrooms for accompaniments/sides.
The ribeyes were overcooked and tough. These are supposed to be Prime steaks, but they were not good. There was not a stitch of salt or pepper. It seems like they rely on the sauces/crusts/sides to provide flavor. I cooked Choice NY strips for my kids before coming out and I would have rather had that. Ribeyes – 2/10 – Not even salting steaks before cooking is an unforgivable sin.
The Lobsters were bland, like they were just boiled and put on a plate. Seasoning was lacking and a little color would have made it better, a little sear or grill or something. My wife didn’t even finish it. Lobsters – 0/10 Carnival Cruises has better Lobster.
We got the potatoes, the mushrooms, and the bacon and blue cheese jam. The potatoes were whipped decently, but average at best. Flavor was just meh. The mushrooms seemed like they were boiled, I expected more of sautee and a little color. They were also just meh. The bacon and bleu cheese jam didn’t add much and isn’t really necessary. Very forgettable. Potatoes – 5/10, Mushrooms – 3/10, Bacon/Blue Cheese Jam- 6/10.
We did get dessert (we weren’t going to at this point because of how things were going) and the restaurant gave them for free because I guess the time got away from them and the kitchen was closing soon. This was a nice point. I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten cake and my wife ordered the Apricot Pistachio cake. The Apricot cake was light and airy, but the flavor felt basic and muted. The Molten cake was great because I’m a sucker for peanut butter. Apricot Pistachio cake – 5/10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten cake – 9/10 – This was the highlight of the night.
All in all I was very disappointed with this meal for the price, but also just in general. Even if I spent half, this still wouldn’t be a good review.
TL:DR – Overpriced, bland and underwhelming with a nice atmosphere and decent service.
Will Cowen
Very good option when downtown for dinner with excellent menu selections and fantastic bar menu. Bread service with sea salted butter and fresh sourdough was great. Crab cakes and carrot cake with best in class! Enjoyed the NY steak and sprouts but did not stand out like the other items
… more[email protected] Martinez
This place is great. This is the second time we’ve been. The steak is wonderful. And you can share one baked potato. It was huge. We couldn’t even finish half of the baked potato between the two of us. And then I had the deconstructed strawberry shortcake which blew me away. I highly recommend Dawson’s.
… moreEllery
Every year we go to Dawsons for my birthday. Brandon is an amazing server and remembers his customers and makes it feel both like fine dining and also like you visit every day. Emery is attentive and the manager Liz heard us talking about my birthday and made sure I got a little chocolate birthday chip with my desert making it feel so special. 5 stars doesn’t feel like enough!
… moreStephanie
While in Sac last week, My mom treated me to Dawsons for my bday. It was amazing!!! The food was the best steak I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was great. The staff were all very attentive and nice. It was overall a fantastic dinner!
… moreNancy Orth
Third time at Dawson’s because we loved it that much. The quality of our New York Steaks was not even close to those we had last year. A lot of gristle and they were tough. This definitely was not restaurant USDA Prime. Hopefully they’ll rectify this. Our sides and dessert were delicious and the wait staff is an efficient as it gets.
… moreInspector Anomaly
$500 dinner for 4. straight up.
Indulging in a dinner at Dawson’s was an experience beyond compare, one that transcended the mere act of dining and elevated it to an art form. From the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant, we knew we were in for something truly extraordinary.
The steaks at Dawson’s are nothing short of perfection. Each cut is meticulously selected, expertly prepared, and cooked to absolute perfection. The chef’s mastery of the grill is evident in every tender, juicy bite. From the perfectly seared exterior to the mouthwatering pink center, these steaks redefine what it means to savor the flavors of premium beef.
The servers at Dawson’s operate at an expert level of experience that sets a new standard for hospitality. From their impeccable knowledge of the menu to their intuitive understanding of each diner’s preferences, they anticipate every need with grace and precision. Their attention to detail is unmatched, ensuring that every aspect of the dining experience exceeds expectations.
The ambiance at Dawson’s is equally enchanting. Elegant decor, subdued lighting, and soft music create an atmosphere of refined sophistication, perfect for indulging in a culinary journey of the senses. Each element is carefully curated to enhance the overall dining experience, from the moment you take your seat to the final sip of wine.
The wine nerds I was with were glad we were able to have our business lunch meeting there. And speaking of wine, Dawson’s boasts an extensive selection of vintages to complement every dish. From bold reds to crisp whites, each bottle is a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to excellence in all things culinary.
A dinner at Dawson’s is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable experience that lingers in the memory long after the plates have been cleared. From the chef’s perfect steaks to the servers’ expert level of experience, every detail is crafted with care and dedication to culinary perfection. Five stars simply aren’t enough to capture the magic of Dawson’s. And if you dont feel this way after you see the bill…did you even get your moneys worth?
… moreIndulging in a dinner at Dawson’s was an experience beyond compare, one that transcended the mere act of dining and elevated it to an art form. From the moment we stepped foot into the restaurant, we knew we were in for something truly extraordinary.
The steaks at Dawson’s are nothing short of perfection. Each cut is meticulously selected, expertly prepared, and cooked to absolute perfection. The chef’s mastery of the grill is evident in every tender, juicy bite. From the perfectly seared exterior to the mouthwatering pink center, these steaks redefine what it means to savor the flavors of premium beef.
The servers at Dawson’s operate at an expert level of experience that sets a new standard for hospitality. From their impeccable knowledge of the menu to their intuitive understanding of each diner’s preferences, they anticipate every need with grace and precision. Their attention to detail is unmatched, ensuring that every aspect of the dining experience exceeds expectations.
The ambiance at Dawson’s is equally enchanting. Elegant decor, subdued lighting, and soft music create an atmosphere of refined sophistication, perfect for indulging in a culinary journey of the senses. Each element is carefully curated to enhance the overall dining experience, from the moment you take your seat to the final sip of wine.
The wine nerds I was with were glad we were able to have our business lunch meeting there. And speaking of wine, Dawson’s boasts an extensive selection of vintages to complement every dish. From bold reds to crisp whites, each bottle is a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to excellence in all things culinary.
A dinner at Dawson’s is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable experience that lingers in the memory long after the plates have been cleared. From the chef’s perfect steaks to the servers’ expert level of experience, every detail is crafted with care and dedication to culinary perfection. Five stars simply aren’t enough to capture the magic of Dawson’s. And if you dont feel this way after you see the bill…did you even get your moneys worth?
Monique Moua
AHHHH this place was so expensive! For the crab cakes, they were super small for $28! Didn’t even taste thaaat great for the price A better price would have been like $8 :/ The seafood cioppino was a whopping $69, but it should have been like, hmm $40 The chicken was okay, but it wasn’t anything life changing. And ughhh for the cauliflower steak? I’m so mad that on the menu, for all the ingredients listed, they didn’t even put the cauliflower and the bell peppers in there, so it was so misleading and made me think that there actually was some meat in this dish And this plate of veggies came up to $28??? What the heck I was so mad that I wanted to tell the waiter to take it back and let me order something else, but I manned up and ate it like a kind customer Food also took a while to come too. I never wanna come here again However, they had some really great customer service! The waiter was patient with us and had a great aura! Him and the other workers walked by often to make sure we always had enough water, bread, care and etc!
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