Dawson's Steakhouse

Name: Dawson's Steakhouse
Address: 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA, United States, 95814
Telephone: (916) 321-3600 ext. 0
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1844 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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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Private dining

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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 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
Neighbourhood
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

Experiences

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Dinner
US$115.00 per person
Feb 28, 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.

What 1,844 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

4.7Food
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.

1,844 Reviews

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Byron
VIP
Tahoe
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Joe
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Staff was amazing and knowledgeable
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Margot
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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James
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good and our bartender was over the top. Good night out with my wife.
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Tracy
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food was delicious . Knowledgeable server with excellent recommendations
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Kerry
San Francisco
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The Food Dawsons continues to be excellent overall The dessert options were a bit disappointing. My husband and I, and friends and I have dined at Dawsons for several years. This last experience was disappointing due to the service received. I was with a friend and it was her first time at Dawsons. Our server at first was positive and professional; however, when taking our order and delivering our food, it seemed that my friend and I were nuisances and inconveniencing the server. That aspect diminished our dining experience to an extent. However, the food is a good as ever and the atmosphere is calming even when crowded. The bar has great cocktail selections.
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tom
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first but not last visit to Dawsons. The ambiance was great Low lighting with no bright lights shining in your eyes. Very quiet so my wife and I could talk normally. The service was excellent. Our server knew the menu and wines. He was very clear on what the extra pricing was and understood that we were not big eaters and guided us accordingly. Very nice touch. Water was constantly available and poured for us. Our wine came first and we had sipping, talking time before the meal came. Our meal, the special that night, Corvina, was excellent. It wasn’t overcooked and over sauced. We could actually taste the fish. Corvina is one of our favorite fish so the special was perfect. The desert was excellent also. The cost for dinner is a bit more than some might like but for us, it was totally worth the extra cost. We enjoyed, We will return again.
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Jenn
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious, the service was wonderful. Very friendly!
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Ron
VIP
Sacramento
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to restaurant when we are downtown for theater and symphony. Always consistently good food and exceptional service.
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Margot
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were greeted warmly and our table of eight seated promptly. However, it took well more than an hour to get our good even after informing our server we had a post-dinner concert. We allowed plenty of time for this dinner and barely made it to the concert. Why weren’t our time constraints honored? The food was great and otherwise we had a nice time. But please, respect our time issues!
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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 1844 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

Cross Street
12th and L Street
Neighbourhood
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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Uncle Nearest Whiskey Dinner

Menu

What 1,844 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information