Dawson's Steakhouse

4.7

1854 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

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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Location
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone number
(916) 321-3600 ext. 0
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary 3 hour self parking with ticket validation and $5 valet parking with validation.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alexis Gutierrez

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.
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.
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.

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

Phone number
(916) 321-3600 ext. 0
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary 3 hour self parking with ticket validation and $5 valet parking with validation.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alexis Gutierrez

Dawson's Steakhouse

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Far Niente Wine Dinner

Hall Wine Dinner

Silver Oak Wine Dinner

Menu

What 1,854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

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