The Dawson

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Inspired Fare & Acclaimed Cocktails in Sprawling River West
The Dawson is an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level dining space that boasts one of Chicago’s top covered and heated patios, offering an exceptional experience for groups of all sizes right in Inspired Fare & Acclaimed Cocktails in Sprawling River West
The Dawson is an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level dining space that boasts one

of Chicago’s top covered and heated patios, offering an exceptional experience for groups of all sizes right in the heart of the city.

Friday night vibes 🕯️
03/21/2026

Friday night vibes 🕯️

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Join us tonight for the final day of festivities including Irish specials alongside our regul...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Join us tonight for the final day of festivities including Irish specials alongside our regular menus 🇮🇪 OPEN at 4pm

Easter Sunday is just three weeks away. 🌷Celebrate with an extravagant brunch feast from 10AM–4PM featuring freshly bake...
03/15/2026

Easter Sunday is just three weeks away. 🌷

Celebrate with an extravagant brunch feast from 10AM–4PM featuring freshly baked pastries, seasonal fruit, brunch favorites, and carving stations with honey-glazed ham and beef tenderloin.

$75 per person | Kids under 12 dine for $20
Bottomless mimosas available.
Reservations now open at the-dawson.com

03/14/2026

The bagpipes are live and Parade Day is on. ☘️

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from brunch through dinner.

Sláinte! 🍻

St. Patrick’s Day starts with bottomless brunch and keeps the party going all night ☘️🍻 Enjoy festive bites, flowing dri...
03/14/2026

St. Patrick’s Day starts with bottomless brunch and keeps the party going all night ☘️🍻 Enjoy festive bites, flowing drinks, and a roaming bagpiper. Sláinte! 🍀🎶

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration starts today. ☘️Fish & Chips, Irish specials, and plenty to toast with—available throu...
03/13/2026

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration starts today. ☘️
Fish & Chips, Irish specials, and plenty to toast with—available through March 17.

Reservations at the-dawson.com

Come for the cocktails, stay for the craic ☘️Irish food and drink specials start Friday through March 17 including Fish ...
03/12/2026

Come for the cocktails, stay for the craic ☘️

Irish food and drink specials start Friday through March 17 including Fish & Chips, Guinness-braised corned beef sandwiches and Corned Beef & Cabbage. Behind the bar: Galway Old Fashioneds, Dublin G&Ts, Irish Mules, and plenty of Guinness.

Parade Day Saturday: opening early at 10AM with bottomless mimosas and a roaming bagpiper.

Reservations: the-dawson.com

🍀 River West Goes GreenMarch 13–17Parade Day Saturday opening at 10AM with a roaming bagpiper and $30 bottomless mimosas...
03/10/2026

🍀 River West Goes Green
March 13–17

Parade Day Saturday opening at 10AM with a roaming bagpiper and $30 bottomless mimosas.

Irish brunch favorites, Guinness-braised classics, proper pints, and whiskey cocktails all weekend — finishing with one final toast on St. Patrick’s Day.

🍻 Reservations encouraged.

Longer days are back—and so is patio season. ☀️⁠⁠Join us at The Dawson for craft cocktails, wood-fired favorites, and go...
03/09/2026

Longer days are back—and so is patio season. ☀️⁠
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Join us at The Dawson for craft cocktails, wood-fired favorites, and golden hour on the patio.

Rise and shine 🥂🍊 another Bottomless Brunch is upon us. Join us every Saturday & Sunday for $30 bottomless mimosas 10:30...
03/07/2026

Rise and shine 🥂🍊 another Bottomless Brunch is upon us. Join us every Saturday & Sunday for $30 bottomless mimosas 10:30am - 3:30pm. (2 hr limit).

Reservations at the-dawson.com

Our House Favorite for a reason.Grilled Fish Tacos for Two — pineapple slaw, arbol salsa, guacamole, and your choice of ...
03/01/2026

Our House Favorite for a reason.
Grilled Fish Tacos for Two — pineapple slaw, arbol salsa, guacamole, and your choice of tortillas. Built for sharing, hard to give up. 🐟🌮

60° in February? We’re taking it. ☀️It’s Friday, the patio is open and the cocktails are flowing. 🍹Happy Hour | 4–6 PM 🍸...
02/27/2026

60° in February? We’re taking it. ☀️

It’s Friday, the patio is open and the cocktails are flowing. 🍹

Happy Hour | 4–6 PM 🍸
See you outside.

This spring-like weather has us officially in wedding planning mode. 🌸From grand staircase entrances to courtyard “I do’...
02/18/2026

This spring-like weather has us officially in wedding planning mode. 🌸

From grand staircase entrances to courtyard “I do’s,” we’re counting down to the season ahead — and every celebration along the way: full-venue buyouts, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, and everything in between. 🥂✨

Inquiries: [email protected]


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Wagyu. Wood-fired. Salt-kissed. 🔥Served on a Himalayan salt block for the ultimate finish.
02/13/2026

Wagyu. Wood-fired. Salt-kissed. 🔥
Served on a Himalayan salt block for the ultimate finish.

Where love stories unfold ✨ ⁠📸:
02/05/2026

Where love stories unfold ✨ ⁠

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From fire to plate. 🔥Wood-fired trout, mint-orange chimichurri, fregola salad.
02/04/2026

From fire to plate. 🔥
Wood-fired trout, mint-orange chimichurri, fregola salad.

Now pouring at brunch 🥂$30 bottomless mimosas + our $30 three-course Restaurant Week brunch menu.Weekends done right.Res...
01/31/2026

Now pouring at brunch 🥂
$30 bottomless mimosas + our $30 three-course Restaurant Week brunch menu.
Weekends done right.
Reserve at the-dawson.com

Be our valentine? ♥️ Celebrate the day of love with our special $95 4-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings ...
01/29/2026

Be our valentine? ♥️ Celebrate the day of love with our special $95 4-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings 🥂 (regular menu not available)

Menu and Reservations at the-dawson.com

New year, new plans—let’s make yours unforgettable. Private events now booking: events@gagehospitality.com. 🥂
01/26/2026

New year, new plans—let’s make yours unforgettable. Private events now booking: [email protected]. 🥂

Snow Day 🤝 Irish Coffee Day ☕️
01/25/2026

Snow Day 🤝 Irish Coffee Day ☕️

Brunch, but make it Restaurant Week. 🍳🥂3 weekends, and then it’s gone • 3 courses • $30 • the-dawson.com
01/24/2026

Brunch, but make it Restaurant Week. 🍳🥂
3 weekends, and then it’s gone • 3 courses • $30 • the-dawson.com

It may be cold outside, but our wood-fired grill is always bringing the heat. 🔥Join us for Restaurant Week now through ...
01/23/2026

It may be cold outside, but our wood-fired grill is always bringing the heat. 🔥

Join us for Restaurant Week now through February 8 for $60 three-course dinner and $30 weekend brunch menus.

Menus + reservations: the-dawson.com

Address

730 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60654

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 10:30am - 11pm
Sunday 10:30am - 9pm

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