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.

05/28/2026

It’s almost time for Sacramento Cocktail Week 🥂

Come by Dawson’s to check out our signature cocktails and more!

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Summer’s just around the corner, and we have two great events coming up for the martini, wine, and food lovers. 🍸 🍷 Enjo...
05/27/2026

Summer’s just around the corner, and we have two great events coming up for the martini, wine, and food lovers. 🍸 🍷

Enjoy the best dishes that the region has to offer with expertly paired drinks at the next two Dawson’s Steakhouse events: a martini dinner featuring Ketel One Vodka and a wine dinner featuring wines from Hess Persson Estates.

Book your summer plans today! Link in the bio.

🍸 Ketel One Martini Dinner: 6/5
🍷 Hess Wine Dinner: 7/17

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05/22/2026

Your spring menu at Dawson’s! And of course we have our usual steakhouse classics 🥩

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05/20/2026

Prep for this dinner looks a bit different compared to some of our previous events…

The first martini pairing of the upcoming Martini Dinner features oyster shell- infused vodka, nori-washed blanc vermouth house brine, and caviar chip. 🦪🍸

Save your seat for the Ketel One Martini Dinner!

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05/15/2026

As we get closer to the Ketel One Martini Dinner in June, we’ll be sharing some of the ways our team is getting ready to make our first ever Martini Dinner the event to remember! 🍸

Here we’re enhancing vermouth with salty, briny anchovy flavors, which will be mixed with preserved lemon vodka, black pepper tincture, garlic oil, and parmesan crisp to create a unique martini.

Check back next week for more updates in our “Preparing for a Martini Dinner” series.

🗓️ Friday, June 5, 2026

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05/09/2026

Martinis, salads, fries, and your phone on silent mode >

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05/08/2026

In the Kitchen: Red Wine Demi-Glace 🍷

If you walked into the Dawson’s kitchen, you would smell the start of a red wine demi-glace, slowly simmering down.

What goes into the demi-glace, and what is it used for? Chef Alex breaks down this popular steak sauce in this month’s “In the Kitchen.”

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05/01/2026

Dawson’s first ever martini dinner, featuring Ketel One Vodka. 🍸

This four-course dinner features your favorite culinary creations by Chef Alex, with unique pairings from the Dawson’s martini program. Get your tickets today!

🗓️ Friday, June 5th, 2026

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04/30/2026

Last week our staff got to try all of the new dinner + dessert dishes!

The menu has been updated with seasonal ingredients and includes dishes like ramen style deviled eggs, chicken with pea orzo + lemon tarragon chicken jus, and Thai Tea tiramisu.

Stop by this week to see what else is new!

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04/28/2026

Preparing for a new event at Dawson’s. Any guesses? 🤔

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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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