The Dawson

4.4

109 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Charming
Great for happy hour
Lively

The Dawson Is a new Bar and Restaurant that is located in the heart of midtown just off 5th ave, walking distance to Rockefeller centre, Radio City, St Patricks Cathedral, Bryant Park. We are a family owned Bar & Restaurant serving Fine Fare, Craft Beers & Libations. We host private events on our mezzanine level with custom packages. Come join us to sample some of Chef Eduardo Villegas signature dishes like Brick Chicken, Braised Short rib, Mansion burger, Ricotta & Sweet potato flatbreads and much more!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(646) 370-4663
Website
http://www.thedawsonnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eduardo Villegas
Private party facilities
The Dawson is the perfect setting for your next private and or semi private event, we have a beautiful mezzanine level which looks over the main bar. Its a classic setting with a beautiful library nook.

Location
23 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036-4900
Neighborhood
Rockefeller Center
Cross street
45th street between 5th and 6th ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
Grand Central, Bryant Park, Times Square
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Mansion Manhattan$17.00
Angels Envy bourbon, Rosso Vermouth, Bitters, Maraschino Cherrie
Joshua Old Fashioned$17.00
Jefferson Bourbon, Blk Walnut & Orange Bitters, SS
Lavender 45$18.00
Monkey 47 Gin, Lavender Syrup, Lemon Juice & Egg Whites
Espresso Martini$17.00
Absolute Vodka, Fresh Espresso, Coffee Liquor, SS
Dawson Courage$17.00
Mezcal & Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Amaro, Lime, Serrano Agave
Duke 75$16.00
Hendricks Gin, elderflower Liquor, Lemon, SS, Prosecco
St Anns Sparkle$16.00
Absolute Pear Vodka, Elderflower liqueur, Lemin Vervena Syrup, Prosecco

Dawson Mules

Classic Moscow Mule$14.00
Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer
Figgis Mule$16.00
Gin, Cucumber & Mint Puree, Lime Elderflower Liquor, Ginger Beer
Irish$14.00
Powers, Lime, ginger Beer
Parsons Mule$16.00
Vodka, Blackberry Puree, Lime, Ginger Beer
Mexican$14.00
Blanco, Tequila, Lime, Ginger Beer

Beers

Torch & Crown Almost Famous IPA
- Can$11.00
Torch & Crown Citra Intersect IPA
- Can$11.00
Guinness$9.00
Vanilla Porter$9.00
Smithwicks$9.00
Yeungling$9.00
Bronx Well Earned$9.00
Hazy IPA$9.00
Bells 2 Hearted IPA$9.00
Dogfish IPA$9.00
Allagash$10.00
Narragansett Lager$9.00
Carlsberg$9.00
Modelo$9.00

Bottled Beers

Bud$7.00
Coors$7.00
Mic Ultra$7.00
Amstel$8.00
Magners$8.00
Corona$8.00
Heineken$8.00
Stella$8.00
Heineken 00$8.00

Wines

Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina, Italy$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Letter B, Marlborough$14.00
Chardonnay, Drumheller, Washington$14.00
Rose, Cloud Chaser, Provence France$15.00
Pinot Noir, Kenwood Six Ridges, Russian River$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Josh Cellars, California$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Borne of Fire, Washington$15.00
Montepulciano, La Braccesca, Italy$15.00
Prosecco$13.00
Champagne$13.00

What 109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dawson offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and accommodating staff. The menu features standout burgers and cocktails, perfect for pre-theater meals. While the ambiance can be lively, thoughtful seating arrangements enhance comfort. Ideal for those seeking a bustling Manhattan spot.

109 Reviews

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Tom
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Christmas lunch at the Dawson ! Tasty bites and splendid cocktails! Service was excellent as well !
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Emily
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas! We had high hopes as soon as we walked in that we found a great restaurant. We were a party of 9 and I made the reservation weeks in advance because the menu looked like it met the needs of everyone in our party. However, when the waitress came over to our table and informed us that they were working on a limited menu (meaning no flatbreads, no entrees, and some appetizers weren’t available), several of us were immediately disappointed. We shifted gears and picked food from the options we were given, and stayed in a positive mindset. Unfortunately, the amount of time it took to receive our food, in addition to only seeing the waitress one more time, really made the mood a frustrating one. It took a VERY long time for a few sandwiches — over an hour. The waitress was walking around, but wasn’t making her way over to our table to check on us. The food we received was decent, but we won’t be back. There’s way too many other restaurants in NYC to try.
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Deana
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful restaurant! Food and drinks were fantastic! Staff was great! We ate here twice!
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Michelle
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and we loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. It was decorated for Christmas and was beautiful. My husband loved his truffle fries and shrimp. My chicken sandwich sliders were delicious as well. We would definitely return here when we are back in New York.
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Cory
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice option for late night food that was still substantial, good, and modestly priced for the area. Burgers and chicken sandwiches were good, fries were fairly average. Service was nice. We sat upstairs and the ambiance and sound levels were conducive to a conversation which was nice.
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Kenny
VIP
New York City
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always enjoy our time there. Service is great and the drinks and food are good. We had a problem with one of our dinners and they were quick to fix the problem and did everything to make sure we were satisfied which was very much appreciated.
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Mike
New York City
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a very nice venue. Very crowded so noisy. Was seated promptly but took a while before we were visited by our server and asked if we wanted a drink. She was very pleasant, friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Dawson burger and salad. Both would have been good except the salad was overdressed and the hamburger came nowhere close to the temperature I ordered. I wanted medium rare and received well done. Not even a slight hint of pink. Also wasn't too hot. The fries had potential but were a mish-mash of pieces and were a little soggy at that. Really disappointing.
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Alex
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, pretty good. Service was great. I took a few points away because of the food. Coffee was not great. Also, the bread for avo & toast was a bit off.
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Jeannine
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Service was a tad impersonal. Ambience was fun.
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Wendy
VIP
Alabama
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but the service was terrible. Our waitress wanted our drink and food order immediately after we sat down. She never came back to check on us or ask if we wanted more drinks or dessert. We will not be back.
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The Dawson is rated 4.4 stars by 109 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

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

23 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036-4900

Additional information

Cross street
45th street between 5th and 6th ave
Neighborhood
Rockefeller Center
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Grand Central, Bryant Park, Times Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eduardo Villegas
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.thedawsonnyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 370-4663
Private party facilities
The Dawson is the perfect setting for your next private and or semi private event, we have a beautiful mezzanine level which looks over the main bar. Its a classic setting with a beautiful library nook.

The Dawson

Make a reservation

Additional information

Cocktails

Mansion Manhattan$17.00

Joshua Old Fashioned$17.00

Lavender 45$18.00

Espresso Martini$17.00

Dawson Courage$17.00

Duke 75$16.00

St Anns Sparkle$16.00

Dawson Mules

Classic Moscow Mule$14.00

Figgis Mule$16.00

Irish$14.00

Parsons Mule$16.00

Mexican$14.00

Beers

Torch & Crown Almost Famous IPA

Torch & Crown Citra Intersect IPA

Guinness$9.00

Vanilla Porter$9.00

Smithwicks$9.00

Yeungling$9.00

Bronx Well Earned$9.00

Hazy IPA$9.00

Bells 2 Hearted IPA$9.00

Dogfish IPA$9.00

Allagash$10.00

Narragansett Lager$9.00

Carlsberg$9.00

Modelo$9.00

Bottled Beers

Bud$7.00

Coors$7.00

Mic Ultra$7.00

Amstel$8.00

Magners$8.00

Corona$8.00

Heineken$8.00

Stella$8.00

Heineken 00$8.00

Wines

Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina, Italy$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Letter B, Marlborough$14.00

Chardonnay, Drumheller, Washington$14.00

Rose, Cloud Chaser, Provence France$15.00

Pinot Noir, Kenwood Six Ridges, Russian River$15.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Josh Cellars, California$16.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Borne of Fire, Washington$15.00

Montepulciano, La Braccesca, Italy$15.00

Prosecco$13.00

Champagne$13.00

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