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Dawson's Steakhouse, Sacramento, CA

Dawson's Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
1810 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • 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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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

Menu

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What 1,810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Romantic

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Steakhouse

  • Sacramento

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

1,810 Reviews

  1. Madison

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the food was really good. We had the prix fixe menu with the wine pairing and it was delicious. The not great part of the experience was the service. Waiting 25 minutes for two cocktails was ridiculous. That not only happened once but three times. Not sure if it was the bartender, the waiter or a combination of the two, but the last time once the mixed drink finally arrived, the ice had melted and the drink was watered down. As expensive as the meal was, I don’t think we’ll visit again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dawson’s ambience is very nice and intimate. Great service and food.

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  3. Roland

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic streak house food. Service and food was really good. We will go back

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  4. Richard

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Salad and Burger before a show. My wife and I split as we were eating at 5 PM (show at 7). The sourdough bread with butter was lightly salted and hit the spot.Salad was great. The burger was supposed to have slivered onions versus a hearty slide. Fries was seasoned well. On a brioche bun which was nice but quickly deteriorated. Ambiance was great. Location to the show was excellent. The value for the cost of a meal (salad, burger, dessert and a glass of wine) was on the high side. Would I come back? If it were a special occasion, maybe

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  5. Jill

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    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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  6. Debi

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 1810 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Dawson's Steakhouse

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
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