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Dawson's Steakhouse, Sacramento, CA

Dawson's Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1851 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 17:00–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Uncle Nearest Whiskey Dinner

    US$115.00 per person

    28 Feb 2025 only
    Sip and savor outstanding whiskey cocktails designed by our mixologist in partnership with Uncle Nearest! Attend the whiskey inspired five course dinner on Friday, February 28th. Guests will be seated at large communal tables with other guests for the dining experience. Chef's culinary team will walk guests through the whiskey pairing process, menu writing process, and cooking techniques. Seating is limited. $115 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.
    Uncle Nearest Whiskey Dinner photo

Menu

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What 1,851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Steakhouse

  • Sacramento

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawson's Steakhouse offers an intimate dining experience with "exceptional service" and "consistently good food." The ambiance is elegant with warm lighting and professional staff. Guests praise the exceptional wine pairings and creative menu offerings. While some note high prices, many find the quality and service "totally worth" it.

1,851 Reviews

  1. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  2. Karen

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Sacramento

    76 reviews

    2.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Bobby

    VIP

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  5. Jenifer

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    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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  6. Gina

    VIP

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  7. Wesley

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Dawson's Steakhouse for their special Valentine's Day menu. The menu was 5 courses with wine pairings for each. For $175 per person, it is definitely on the expensive side for me but I wouldn't consider it overpriced. The wine pairings totaled 5 glasses which are likely worth a third of the price itself and they didn't taste cheap to me at least. Overall, it was a pretty good experience with good service and ambiance.

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  8. Byron

    VIP

    Tahoe

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was Valentines Day 5 course Meal. It was fantatic. The food paired with the wines was perfect. The only thing is I am not a big sword fish and I did try the pepper crusted sword fish and I was just not impressed. Nothing they dis wrong, just my personal taste. My favs were the Salad, Duck and Mushroom Carbonara and The Trio Entree. .

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  9. Joe

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Staff was amazing and knowledgeable

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  10. Margot

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our regular pre-concert dinner group shared a lovely dinner last night. We were welcomed warmly and served well by Juan. The perfect evening and we made the concert in plenty of time. We will be back!

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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 4.6 stars by 1851 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 15 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 17:00–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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