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Dawson's On Main, Speedway, IN

Dawson's On Main

4.7
4.7
1394 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
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Dawson's On Main

4.7
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Speedway

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Dawson's on Main, not your typical neighborhood restaurant. We offer bold flavors, fresh ingredients and a warm atmosphere. A menu of steaks, seafood, pastas, sandwiches and other specialties make Dawson's perfect for family gatherings, business meetings or romantic nights for two. In addition, we offer a banquet room for larger parties and outside patio dining. We offer a full selection of specialty wines, classic bourbons, or the ever popular variety of Indiana craft beers. We are located one block south of the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (317) 247-7000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Full scale catering service for all events large and small. Full service food and beverage service. Off site private venue available.
  • Private party facilities
    Full Service golf course pavilion with a seating capacity of 250 people for meetings and weddings. Full service kitchen and bar on site.
  • Area
    Speedway
  • Cross Street
    15th and Main
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,394 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indianapolis

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawson's On Main offers a delightful dining experience with a "wide variety" of menu options and "fantastic" service. Guests rave about the "best" potato soup, flavorful crab cakes, and tender steaks. The atmosphere is ideal for group gatherings, and the staff is known for their "attentive" and friendly service.

1,394 Reviews
  1. Barb

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Dawson’s! It’s our go to place when our group meets monthly. Sharon always has us set up and Andy takes good care of us!

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  2. Christina

    Indiana

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dawson's is a neighborhood favorite. Not many places offer meatloaf, and the sandwich was awesome. My friend had a Fish Sammy and it looked amazing. Nice and crunchy.

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  3. Edward

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Indy metro. Always a great time.

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  4. Michael

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service, convenient location. Always enjoy dining at Dawson's.

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  5. Vicki

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good experience here -- Will, our server, exceptional as usual!

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  6. Heather

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The dining room was dark and had a fishy/dirty rag smell. The meatloaf was not what we expected. Looked like 2 burgers with brown gravy and mushrooms. The quesadilla was good however they put it on the plate with jalapeno and pico caused my tortilla to be soggy. Subpar at best

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  7. Ian

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not sure if they were just having a bad night but our service was slow. We ordered an appetizer and had to ask our server if they forgot it after about 25 minutes. We also ordered a cup of soup which arrived at the same time as our dinner. We were seated near the front door and it was pretty chilly in the restaurant. Finally, outside of the calamari steak and French onion soup the rest of the food was not good. I ordered a blackened chicken Caesar salad and the chicken was burnt but didn’t have blacken seasoning on it and the Caesar dressing had very little flavor. My wife ordered the Apple Chicken salad and the greens were brown and wilted and the loaded potato soup was almost a paste it was so thick.

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  8. Gary

    Indiana

    38 reviews

    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Usually a great experience, but last night's was a train wreck. It started when they couldn't find our reservation, then Manager Delaney double-talked us into blaming the missing reservation on us, because our guests checked in before us. Huh? Then Server Caden opened the overhead door to the patio (right next to our table) so he wouldn't have "go all the way around'" to serve the patio. It quick became too cold, so we asked him to shut it, which triggered a griping, door-slamming, mumbling fit from Caden. He finally recovered his composure and effectively, if somewhat reluctantly, served great food that Dawson's is known for. The crab cake and shrimp got great reviews, the prime rib was tasty, and the smothered chicken provided leftovers for home. When we mentioned Caden's bad attitude to Delaney on the way out, she praised him as a great worker, but offered no apology. Throughout the evening, server Ron was helpful and kind. We'll be back when Caden hasn't worked a double shift.

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  9. Barb

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Speedway restaurant. Consist quality and ambiance.

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  10. Dianne

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quentin was knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was delicious and the atmosphere conducive to conversation.

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FAQs

Dawson's On Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 247-7000.

Dawson's On Main is rated 4.7 stars by 1394 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Dawson's On Main restaurant

Dawson's On Main

4.7
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Speedway

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Dawson's On Main

1464 Main St, Speedway, IN 46224

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    15th and Main
  • Area
    Speedway
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (317) 247-7000
  • Catering
    Full scale catering service for all events large and small. Full service food and beverage service. Off site private venue available.
  • Private party facilities
    Full Service golf course pavilion with a seating capacity of 250 people for meetings and weddings. Full service kitchen and bar on site.
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