Dawson's

Dawson's Dawson’s Steakhouse offers contemporary twists of steakhouse classics and bold originals.
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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.

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08/21/2026

It’s kinda chic...

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08/18/2026

Fresh crab cakes- charred corn remoulade, pea shoots, green salad, watermelon radish

Decadent pan seared scallops- fennel puree, pickled melon pearls, crispy prosciutto, micro shiso

Shrimp Louie Deviled Eggs- poached shrimp, tomato powder, green onions

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08/12/2026

In Downtown Sacramento, these are some of the sounds you’ll hear if you pass through the Dawson’s kitchen.

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08/06/2026

Your next favorite crème brulée, available for a limited time 🍑

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08/05/2026

National Oyster Day today and what better way to celebrate than with Capital Hour oysters? 🦪

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Conversation and wines were flowing at the Hess Collection Wine dinner! Thanks to everyone who attended 🍷If you missed t...
08/05/2026

Conversation and wines were flowing at the Hess Collection Wine dinner! Thanks to everyone who attended 🍷

If you missed the July wine dinner, don’t worry! We’ll be opening reservations for our next wine dinner soon. Which winery are you hoping we feature next? 🤔

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07/30/2026

Have you had the chance to try the new menu yet? 🤔

07/24/2026

The new summer menu launched last week… And Chef is finally ready to talk about it.

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07/17/2026

We asked the Dawson’s staff about their real, unfiltered thoughts about the new summer menu… Watch through to see what they had to say!

We hope you can come by to try the new menu soon too 🙂

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Address

1209 L Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+19163213600

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