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Dawson's Steakhouse, Sacramento, CA

Dawson's Steakhouse

4.5 (1880)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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

  • 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

  • Silver Oak Wine Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Jul 11, 2025 only
    Sip and savor outstanding wines from Silver Oak, paired with a regionally inspired five course dinner on Friday, July 11th. 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.
    Silver Oak Wine Dinner Photo

Private dining

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,880 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Steakhouse

  • Sacramento

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawson's Steakhouse offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "masterfully cooked" steaks. The vibrant menu includes standout dishes like lobster mac and cheese, filet mignon, and a famous carrot cake. With "top-notch" cocktails and attentive staff, it's a must-visit.
1,880 Reviews

  1. Juan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my wife’s birthday, Our waiter was nice and always checked in on us. It was quiet and had a relaxing atmosphere. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection, we had the rib steak & filet mignon.

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  2. John VIP

    Atlanta35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was craving a proper Negroni, blue cheese wedge and filet and the scored with all three whilst I sat at the bar and Sebastian was amazing!

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  3. Christine VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came with my two children while my husband attended a work dinner. We were treated so graciously by all the staff who went above and beyond to ensure satisfaction of our whole party. My kids don't do screens at the dining table, so we were grateful to have the crayons and coloring pages provided. They loved the deviled eggs and bread basket. They enjoyed the chicken tenders (the fries were top notch) but found the chicken slightly salty. My house salad was fantastic and my daughter ate almost all my lobster from my yummy lobster Mac and cheese. Service was impeccable, the food was a treat, I hope to be able to return to try their renowned steaks.

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  4. Tami VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The handcrafted drinks were next level delicious! And then the food started rolling out from deviled eggs, Dawson‘s house salad with pistachios and radish, filet mignon, stuffed baked potato, and finish off with their famous carrot cake! I will definitely go back! It was wonderful!

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  5. Debbie

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal!!!! A bit pricey but well worth it since the food was phenomenal. The staff was too notch as well-friendly & attentive. I highly recommend Dawson’s!!

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  6. Michaeline VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening, good service, food and atmoshpere.

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  7. Sam

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For $100 porterhouse steak you would think it would be a nice cut of meat.

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  8. Lex

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. The food was amazing. The ambience was amazing. I really have nothing negative to say this is a really great place. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and we even got a complementary dessert that said happy anniversary. I would definitely go back.

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  9. Rob VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an incredible dining experience at Dawson’s Steakhouse in Sacramento. The food was exceptional — I ordered the ribeye steak, and it was cooked to perfection. Tender, flavorful, and paired beautifully with a side of sautéed mushrooms that were just as memorable. The presentation, service, and attention to detail really stood out. Everything from start to finish was top-notch. If you’re looking for a high-quality steakhouse in Sacramento, Dawson’s is a must-visit. Can’t wait to come back!

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  10. Darrel VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Have eaten here many times in the past and was very good. This meal was sad. Our waiter did not seem to like us. I ordered Halibut and asked for a chardonnay . He brought a tasting. My partner ordered a filet and asked for cabernet and he brought him a full glass, no tasting, which also happened to be a $35 glass. Meals came, filet was fine, halibut was dry, dry dry. Next time we saw the waiter was 30 minutes later. By the way, the dining room was not busy.

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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 4.5 stars by 1880 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
9:30 PM
Booked 17 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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