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Dawson's On Main, Speedway, IN

Dawson's On Main

4.7
4.7
1422 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
1464 Main St, Speedway, IN 46224

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,422 people are saying

Dawson's On Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawson's On Main offers "great food and even better service," making it a "hidden gem" in the neighborhood. The restaurant is known for its "wonderful dining experience" with dishes like prime rib and steak cooked to perfection. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons often "love Dawson's," appreciating its consistent quality and friendly staff.

1,422 Reviews
  1. irene

    Indiana77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good as usual, service Was excellent. Did not care too much for the coconut martini was way too sweet.

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  2. Griffin

    Indiana9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived for our reservation and were almost immediately seated. However, we waited at least 20 minutes for the server to come take our order for the appetizer. When we put our food order in I asked for my entree without mushrooms as I cannot have them, and they came out on the plate. They did remake it for me, but we felt the service of the restaurant was not very great. We ordered the nachos for our appetizer and they were ok. The pulled pork was very bland. I ordered Tonys favorite chicken and it was really good. we felt It was kind of pricey, and not sure we would dine in again.

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  3. Diane

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a wonderful dining experience. Good service, great food.

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  4. Farah and Angela

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience, service excellent. We ordered fire cracker shrimp for appetizer, rib eye and prime rib for main course. Steak and prime rib perfect as ordered, no steak sauce needed. Loved the fried corn! Will definitely visit again.

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  5. Barb

    Indiana21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great lunch! Sharon greeted us at the door and had our table ready. Andy confirmed my drink order before we even sat down. Salad with salmon was delish. We love our Dawson’s!

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  6. Michele

    Charlotte31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dawson’s is great as always!! Never disappoints. We recommend it to everyone we know.

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  7. Shirley

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was Wonderful as usual! I had shrimp Alfredo and it was delicious

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  8. Tim VIP

    Indiana12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good at a reasonable price. I brought my two sons -- aged 14 and 5 -- in the dining area for dinner on a Friday night. It was great service and food.

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  9. Martie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, appetizers, dinner. What a lovely evening with friends. Fish and Chips delicious.

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  10. Sara

    Indiana4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit pricey and very noisy. Server never filled our beverages.

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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 1422 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Dawson's On Main

1464 Main St, Speedway, IN 46224

Additional information

  • Cross street
    15th and Main
  • Neighborhood
    Speedway
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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