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4.7
- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Dawson's Steakhouse
4.7
1857 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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2 people
28 Mar 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
- Good for special occasions
- Fancy
- Great for creative cocktails
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
- Hours of OperationDinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
- Phone number
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive ChefAlexis Gutierrez
- Private party facilitiesOur 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 contactJordan Krishna: (916) 321-3606
- AreaSacramento
- Cross Street12th and L Street
- Parking detailsComplimentary 3 hour self parking with ticket validation and $5 valet parking with validation.
- Public transitHalf block away from the K and 12th Lightrail station
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Far Niente Wine Dinner
US$175.00 per person
25 Apr 2025 onlySip 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 onlySip 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.
Heitz Cellars Wine Dinner
US$175.00 per person
12 Sept 2025 onlySip and savor outstanding wines from Heitz Cellars, paired with a regionally inspired five course dinner on Friday, September 12th. 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.
Private dining
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Dawson's Steakhouse offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious steaks," "impeccable service," and "romantic ambiance." Servers like Juan and Ardy are frequently praised for their attentiveness and professionalism. The restaurant is a top choice for special occasions, consistently delivering "outstanding" experiences.
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Dolores
Sacramento6 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Tammy
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3.0Dined on 20 March 2025
- Overall 3
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- Service 5
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Bobby VIP
Tahoe7 reviews
5.0Dined on 6 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Charles
Sacramento4 reviews
5.0Dined on 5 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Susan
Sacramento87 reviews
5.0Dined on 27 February 2025
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- Food 5
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San Francisco14 reviews
5.0Dined on 22 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Karen
Sacramento1 review
4.0Dined on 21 February 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 2
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Michael VIP
Sacramento78 reviews
2.0Dined on 20 February 2025
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Tahoe7 reviews
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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 1857 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a booking
2 people
28 Mar 2025
19:00
Experiences are available.
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Additional information
- Cross Street12th and L Street
- AreaSacramento
- Hours of OperationDinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Wine Bar, Farm-to-table
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsComplimentary 3 hour self parking with ticket validation and $5 valet parking with validation.
- Public transitHalf block away from the K and 12th Lightrail station
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefAlexis Gutierrez
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
- Private party facilitiesOur 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 contactJordan Krishna: (916) 321-3606