Dawson's Steakhouse

4.7

1806 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

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 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. Treat Yourself!

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(916) 321-3600 ext. 0
Website
http://www.dawsonssteakhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alexis Gutierrez
Private party facilities
Our private/semi-private upper area of Dawson's restaurant can be curtained off and accommodates up to 14 guests comfortably. In our Vines restaurant located next to Dawson's we do offer private dining for up to 40 guests. Please call the restaurant for more information.
Private party contact
Jordan Krishna: (916) 321-3606

Location
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
12th and L Street
Parking details
Complimentary 3 hour self parking with ticket validation and $5 valet parking with validation.
Public transit
Half block away from the K and 12th Lightrail station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve
$175.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Sip and savor outstanding wines paired with a New Year's Eve inspired five-course dinner on NYE, Tuesday, December 31st. Menu is available for viewing on our website. Due to the special nature of this wine dinner, we will not be accepting special requests for substitutions. $175 per person.

What 1,806 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Romantic
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Steakhouse
Sacramento
Romantic

Review summary

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Dawson's Steakhouse is celebrated for its "impeccable service" and "delicious food," making it a top choice for special occasions. Regulars rave about the "outstanding" dining experience, highlighting the restaurant's "attentive staff" and "wonderful atmosphere." The diverse menu and exceptional wine pairings ensure a memorable visit every time.

1,806 Reviews

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Jill
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. The noise level was a bit loud, making it difficult for our 4 person party to converse. The service was fine, but there was clearly a need for more servers. Our server did an excellent job in light of the insufficient serving staff.
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Debi
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner was delicious and our server Brendan was fantastic. The other servers were as well. When we return to Sacramento we would definitely go again.
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Maria
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for another great dining experience Dawson's! The service as always was great, Juan was attentive, informative about menu selections, and accommodating. All of our menu selections were phenomenal, from oysters on the half shell to petit filet to the sides (brussels sprouts and creamed spinach), and of course Vo's famous carrot cake. Can't wait for the next special occasion to celebrate at Dawson's!
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Aprill
Sacramento
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We usually go to Morton's for special occasions but decided to try Dawson's Steakhouse. The service was immaculate but there were a few issues which may seem minor to most but are noticeable since we're used to Morton's level of service and food quality: our tablecloth had a couple stains, the taste of my husband's steak was mediocre, the sweet potato fries were over cooked, the "molten" peanut butter cake did not have a melty center at all, and my husband said his loaded potato tasted like it was a day old. We were celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday and they have a Happy Birthday chocolate placed on her dessert. For the money we paid, we would have been better off going to Morton's.
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mark
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been there a few times and food and service excellent each time. Highly recommended for an upscale dining experience.
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Roca
San Francisco
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent! Food was very good. The side dishes are large. Next time, we'll share the 'one person' size. Had the rib eye, which was cooked beautifully. There are two optional 'sauces' for the steak that I will change next time. They have a Crust (butter sauce) and a Sauce. they are both wonderful but I would only order one. Will go again!
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Jon
Los Angeles
463 reviews
3.0
463 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were great, but it was ultimately a disappointment. Server dropped dessert menus off and then informed us he'd made a mistake and the kitchen was closed. HowTF does that happen?
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Connie
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant has great ambience and the food was good. The prices are way too high given what you get served. A glass of wine only had an inch of wine in it for $18. The shrimp cocktail had 5 shrimp for $22. A baked potato was $13. Lower the prices and maybe you'd have more return customers.
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Scott
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience — chef’s five-course meal and wine pairings were exceptional. We look forward to returning to Dawson’s soon.
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Russ
Sacramento
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed another anniversary at Dawson's! As usual, the food was great and they treated us like family. We would recommend Dawson's to anyone looking for a special place to take special friends and family.
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FAQs

Dawson's Steakhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 321-3600 ext. 0.

Dawson's Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1806 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

Cross street
12th and L Street
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary 3 hour self parking with ticket validation and $5 valet parking with validation.
Public transit
Half block away from the K and 12th Lightrail station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alexis Gutierrez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dawsonssteakhouse.com/
Phone number
(916) 321-3600 ext. 0
Private party facilities
Our private/semi-private upper area of Dawson's restaurant can be curtained off and accommodates up to 14 guests comfortably. In our Vines restaurant located next to Dawson's we do offer private dining for up to 40 guests. Please call the restaurant for more information.
Private party contact
Jordan Krishna: (916) 321-3606

Dawson's Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve

Menu

What 1,806 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Dawson's Steakhouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dawson's Steakhouse restaurant rated?

Is Dawson's Steakhouse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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