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Dawson's Steakhouse, Sacramento, CA

Dawson's Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
1859 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
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!

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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Far Niente Wine Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Apr 25, 2025 only
    Sip 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.
    Far Niente Wine Dinner Photo

  • Hall Wine Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Nov 7, 2025 only
    Sip 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.
    Hall Wine Dinner Photo

  • Heitz Cellars Wine Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Sep 12, 2025 only
    Sip 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.
    Heitz Cellars Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,859 people are saying

Dawson's Steakhouse 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 is celebrated for its "phenomenal food" and "outstanding service," with special praise for servers like Tyler, John, and Brandon. Its romantic ambiance makes it ideal for special occasions. Though some find it pricey, many guests appreciate the quality and attention to detail, making it a "top-tier dining" destination.

1,859 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service our waiter was very nice and very helpful. Just one issue with one of our main courses being undercooked but the management took care of it very professionally. Thank you Dawson’s

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  2. Michelle

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and our waiter, Tyler, did a wonderful job. Definitely recommend and would go back when in the area.

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  3. eric VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our anniversary of 32 years. We were sat next to a two-top but they were conducting business and the gentleman was speaking very loud to make his points. When asked to be moved the hostess gave my wife significant attitude that she didn't see any problem with where we were. Once moved, it was fine. We think a 5-oz wine pour is bad for a 1st class restaurant. Lastly, this is the first time we've ever been out on an anniversary where the restaurant didn't offer some kind of congratulations, neither verbal, nor with a complimentary glass of champagne or dessert. Really bad form again, for a 1st class restaurant. We went to Scotts simply for a nice pour of a final glass of wine and a dessert. Guess what? They gave us a bottle of champagne as a congratulations. I suggest you try Scotts on your anniversary next time.
    Dawson's SteakhouseResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I am sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. We strive to provide every guest with the best possible experience and it is clear we missed the mark. It is our practice to acknowledge all special occasions and we value when our guests choose to celebrate with us. This was clearly an oversight on our part and I do apologize that your anniversary was not properly celebrated during your visit. I do hope you choose to dine with us again, I would like to personally ensure that your next experience at Dawson's is an enjoyable one. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other concerns.

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  4. Dave

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John, Our waiter is a great guy, we have had him many times on our visits! Celebrations are always recognized. Food is phenomenal!

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  5. patti VIP

    Sacramento22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Brandon was excellent. He listened and served all of our order in a timely manner. We will be back next week with guest and will request again. The food was perfect from our steaks being cooked perfect to everyone enjoying the carrot cake

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  6. Dolores

    Sacramento6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and the service was over the top. Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Love it!

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  7. Tammy

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation for my friend's retirement dinner. Our server Juan was exceptional! His description of the special was spot on. It was delicious. It was a wonderful experience.

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  8. Lee

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambience was Good however we found a plastic on one of our starters so it ruined the whole experience

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  9. Bobby VIP

    Tahoe7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another Awesome dining experience this time with new guests. I always feel like a VIP at Dawson's and our server, Brandon, was, once again, attentive, prompt, polite & professional.

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  10. Charles

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a steak! Delicious food and excellent service, makes this place top tier dining.

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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 1859 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dawson's Steakhouse

1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th and L Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
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