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Dawson's Steakhouse, Sacramento, CA

Dawson's Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
1854 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Area
    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

  • Far Niente Wine Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    25 Apr 2025 only
    Sip and savor outstanding wines from Far Niente, paired with a regionally inspired five course dinner on Friday, April 25th. Guests will be seated at large communal tables with other guests for the dining experience. Representatives from the winery and Chef's culinary team will walk guests through the wine pairing process, menu writing process, cooking techniques, and also cover the wine making philosophy behind the featured winery. Seating is limited. $175 per person. Valet parking is complimentary. Advanced notice on any dietary restrictions required for accommodation. Reception with hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine begins at 6:30 PM.
    Far Niente Wine Dinner photo

  • Hall Wine Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    7 Nov 2025 only
    Sip and savor outstanding wines from Hall, paired with a regionally inspired five course dinner on Friday, November 7th. Guests will be seated at large communal tables with other guests for the dining experience. Representatives from the winery and Chef's culinary team will walk guests through the wine pairing process, menu writing process, cooking techniques, and also cover the wine making philosophy behind the featured winery. Seating is limited. $175 per person. Valet parking is complimentary. Advanced notice on any dietary restrictions required for accommodation. Reception with hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine begins at 6:30 PM.
    Hall Wine Dinner photo

  • Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    US$175.00 per person

    11 Jul 2025 only
    Sip and savor outstanding wines from Silver Oak, paired with a regionally inspired five course dinner on Friday, July 11th. Guests will be seated at large communal tables with other guests for the dining experience. Representatives from the winery and Chef's culinary team will walk guests through the wine pairing process, menu writing process, cooking techniques, and also cover the wine making philosophy behind the featured winery. Seating is limited. $175 per person. Valet parking is complimentary. Advanced notice on any dietary restrictions required for accommodation. Reception with hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine begins at 6:30 PM.
    Silver Oak Wine Dinner photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,854 people are saying

Dawson's Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Steakhouse

  • Sacramento

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawson's Steakhouse offers "exquisite gem" dining with perfectly cooked steaks and a wide selection of sides. Consistently praised for "outstanding service," particularly from servers like Brandon and Ardy, the restaurant ensures memorable experiences. With its "delicious and creative" dishes and elegant ambiance, it's ideal for special occasions and downtown dining.

1,854 Reviews

  1. Bobby VIP

    Tahoe7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another Awesome dining experience this time with new guests. I always feel like a VIP at Dawson's and our server, Brandon, was, once again, attentive, prompt, polite & professional.

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  2. Charles

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a steak! Delicious food and excellent service, makes this place top tier dining.

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  3. Susan

    Sacramento87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us had a great meal. Their steaks are the best. And Juan our waiter couldn’t have been better!!

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  4. John VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Food, service and ambiance.

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  5. Karen

    Sacramento1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We are frequent diners at Dawsons and receive excellent service -- This was an off visit (hopefully)

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  6. Michael VIP

    Sacramento78 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I've left 5-star reviews after several earlier visits to Dawson's. It has been a favorite of ours. But last night was a huge disappointment. The food was not just subpar, but actually bad. The wine was served with skimpy pours, Everything was way overpriced. The waiter was not attentive. The noise level was very high even though there were no large parties. It has gone way downhill in just a few months. I'm wondering if there is new management. We won't be going back (unless we read about changes happening).

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  7. Bobby VIP

    Tahoe7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, a lovely experience before the theatre.

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  8. James

    Tahoe2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent, excellent steak but the swordfish was not particularly tasty.

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  9. Jenifer

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great visit to Dawsons. The server was very informative and friendly. The vibe of the space is dark and romantic yet inviting. Food was great, wonderful flavor with no additions needed. Drinks were well made and appealing.

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  10. Gina VIP

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glad we chose to celebrate Valentines on the 15th and chose this steakhouse! My husband and I enjoyed our meal and the desserts as well! Our steak did come out rare twice instead of medium rare, but the restaurant was quick to remedy the situation and had appropriate responses to problem! We will definitely be back and already recommended this restaurant to a friend!

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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 1854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dawson's Steakhouse

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    12th and L Street
  • Area
    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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