Dawson's Steakhouse

4.8

1799 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 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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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

What 1,799 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Romantic
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Steakhouse
Sacramento
Romantic
Sacramento
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dawson's Steakhouse offers a "remarkable dining experience" with expertly cooked steaks and exquisite side dishes. The service is "absolutely impeccable," led by standout servers like Ardy and Brandon. While some find the pricing high, the ambiance and overall quality make it perfect for special occasions.

1,799 Reviews

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Roca
San Francisco
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
461 reviews
3.0
461 reviews
Dined on 13 November 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 2 November 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 27 October 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 19 October 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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Edwin
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overrated and flavorless filet. Real anchovy fish in salad was gross!
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David
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very nice evening with great service atmosphere.
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Betsy
Sacramento
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and theatre special were great. However, when you order a dirty martini, you don’t expect it to be $27.50. Won’t make that mistake again.
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Ed
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have been here several times and as usual, OUTSTANDING service! This particular meal was for my brother's retirement dinner. It was all excellent; from the time at the bar, the service throughout the meal, the quality and presentation of the food. We will most definitely return for more excellent meals and service.
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Brandon
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and amazing service from Brandon. Food was amazing as were the drinks.
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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 4.8 stars by 1799 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

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

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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

Dawson's Steakhouse

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Private dining

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What 1,799 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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