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 Sacramento 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.
Polished eatery in the Hyatt Regency Hotel offering updated steakhouse classics & craft cocktails. Based on 351 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 321-3600
Website: http://www.dawsonssteakhouse.com/
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Hours
| Thursday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
5–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Dari Zlatar
Food was excellent. Ceasar salad was great. Had the filet, which was cooked great and served on a cast iron plate. Desert was carrot cake which was very unusual but very tasty. I highly recommend checking out the carrot cake if you get a chance. Wine selection by the glass was also well above average. Only downside was that I got seated by the door because there was no room – restaurant never got too busy. Server Mason was amazing. Overall a great experience.
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Serena Lebessis
What a hidden gem. So glad we tried this place it was amazing. Our server was excellent and even asked us if we had any time constraints which we did. Steaks were excellent and perfectly cooked. All around will be coming here again and again.
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Seth Hickenbottom
This restaurant was a pleasure to visit. The food was outstanding (you’d hope so considering the prices) but we also got absolutely amazing service from our waiter, Brandon. He was incredibly attentive and took the experience up several notches just by being very, very good at his job. If you’re looking for something special for a date night, save up and come here — it’s worth every penny. Also, this might be a personal thing, but even though they knew it was my birthday, they didn’t sing to me, which I was very glad for. Both the host and the waiter said happy birthday and that was it, which is the exact amount of recognition necessary for adult birthdays lol
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Sky Tusé
Treated my partner and I here on our second anniversary. Phenomenal. The atmosphere was perfect and the servers attentive and flattering. The interior decoration and ambient chatter was just lovely. Best steak of my life. Would absolutely recommend for those special occasions worth spending extra on.
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Erik Johnson
Go for the excellent, attentive service and dependable menu of steakhouse classics. The dishes are well prepared and consistent – nothing amazing or innovative, but comforting and classic. A quiet, elegant dining room that is ideal for an important business meal, or intergenerational celebration.
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Tyler Chrestman
This was a pretty decent steakhouse. The service was great. The entire staff was very attentive and nice. The food was good.
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Stacy M
Celebrated my son’s 36th birthday here. The food was out of this world, the drinks were excellent as was the service. We dined at the bar, which was my son’s choice, I was glad for it. Had the Pumpkin Creme Brule for dessert. All the food, drinks and dessert were excellent. I think it will become a family birthday tradition.
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Esequiel Herrera
Probably one of my favorite restaurants on the grid. The food and service is outstanding! For appetizers we had tater tots, mushrooms, and cream of spinach which were all great. The stakes were cooked to perfection. And their carrot cake is out of this world!
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Ann Spade (ThatSpadeGirl)
Amazing evening. Treated like royalty by Andy, our rock star server, and Danielle, hostess extraordinaire. They took our coats and kept mindful of our time since we were going to see the Nutcracker after dinner. We never felt rushed and they were very attentive, courteous. Dinner was delicious and the portions were perfect. They offered a Theater Special but we opted for the filet minon and the swordfish, both cooked perfectly. The performing arts center was within a 2-min walking distance. After the show we came back for a night cap and the deviled eggs. The ambience is lovely. It’s located inside the Hyatt so it was warm and out of the wetness of the rain. It was inviting, and quiet enough for conversation. Andy, Danielle, and the staff who attended to us made our night romantic and memorable. We highly recommend and will be returning.
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Crystal Eidanizadeh
Had a wonderful anniversary celebration at Dawson’s! Exactly what we were looking for! Intimate, amazing food and top notch service.
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