The Dawson
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Farm-to-table
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
- Phone number
(312) 243-8955
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Private party facilities
The Dawson is the gathering place in River West for globally-inspired American cuisine, award-winning libations and inviting decor. Featuring multiple spaces on two levels, including an expansive courtyard, The Dawson offers many options and is an event host's dream location.
- Private party contact
Events Manager: (312) 372-4001
- Neighborhood
River West
- Cross street
Grand Avenue and Halsted Street at the Grand/Halsted/Milwaukee intersection
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Public transit
CTA Blue Line - Grand Avenue stop<br />CTA Bus - Grand Avenue/Halsted Street stop<br />CTA Bus - Milwaukee Avenue / Halsted Street stop<br />CTA Bus - Halsted Street / Grand Avenue stop
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
To Share
Chilled Oysters
devilish mignonette, lemon
- 6 For$22.00
Hamachi Crudo$21.00
mint-jalapeno salsa, persian cucumber, pickled chile, shoyu vinaigrette
Chistorra & Patatas Bravo$16.00
basque style chorizo, fried yukon chips, aleppo pepper, parmesean, chilli aioli
Grilled Octopus***$25.00
black garlic vinaigrette, pickled shimeji, piparras, charred lemon
Sticky Duck Wings** ***$19.00
salsa macha, honeycomb, pickled ginger, lime, scallion, toast
Mussels$20.00
gochujang, coconut broth, pickled fresno, toast, charred lime
Buffalo Cauliflower**$12.00
sweet and tangy buffalo, almond, breadcrumb, blue cheese dip
Empanadas$12.00
housemade chorizo, chihuahua cheese, serrano-dill aioli
Chicken Fried Lobster$24.00
banana pepper, spicy ranch, lemon
Wisconsin Cheese Curds$12.00
beer battered, curry ketchup
Wood-Fired Grill
house specialties made over open fire
Coal Fired Carrots**$12.00
sunchoke hummus, pimento relish, sherry glaze, mint
Shishito Peppers$12.00
black mojo, crispy fresno, curly scallion, charred citrus
Lamb Chops$48.00
grapes, olive, mint, lamb jus
The Dawson Burger* ***$18.00
lettuce, tomato, pickle, griddled onion, american & cheddar cheese, satyr sauce, brioche bun
Grilled Fish Tacos***$48.00
perfect to start or share; market fish, chile cascabel salsa, guacamole, creamy coleslaw, flour tortilla
Catalpa Grove Pork Chop*$34.00
braised lentil, apple, bacon, crispy shallot & garlic, demi glace
Wagyu Skirt Steak* **$48.00
macha potato, santa maria salsa
Chef's Cut of the Day*
frites, truffle garlic aioli
- MP
Salads
Add to Any Salad: steak $21, chicken $8, shrimp (shellfish) $16
Beets** ***$16.00
fennel, citrus, sumac, arare, poppy seed vinaigrette, pine nut crunch
Baby Gem$16.00
grilled baby gem lettuce, point reyes blue cheese, roasted tomato, bacon, buttermilk vinaigrette
Super Green$16.00
tuscan kale, spinach, arugula, avocado, quinoa, pepita, green goddess
Entrées
Rigatoni$24.00
Housemade fennel sausage, vodka sauce, grana padano, basil. Available Vegetarian
Halibut***$36.00
asparagus, cherry tomato, lemon beurre blanc
Butter Chicken Pot Pie$24.00
peas, carrot, yogurt, garam masala curry, housemade naan crust
Lamb Shank$34.00
basmati rice, almond, pickled cucumber, dates, chile, herbs, lamb jus
Coconut Curry**$24.00
cashew curry, crispy cashew, cauliflower, ginger, basmati rice
Seasonal Cocktails
$15
Day Dreams & Bubbles
vibrant - tart - spritzer; grey goose vodka, strawberry, rhubarb, lemon, fever tree tonic
Peas & Quiet
bright - tart - pisco sour; control pisco, sugar snap pea, st. germain, lillet blanc, citrus cordial
24 Karrot
fresh - crushable - margarita; espolon blanco, ilegal mezcal, carrot, lemon, turkish honey, aleppo
Kentucky Sun
lush - floral - old fashioned; basil hayden bourbon, falernum, gentian liqueuer, lemon
Trinidad Tango**
rich - herbal - tiki; lustau east india sherry, angostura, lime, orgeat
GHG Single Barrel Selections
Russel's Reserve, Lawrenceburg, KY$12.00
rich - chocolate - spice
Maker's Mark, Loretto, KY$12.00
french oak - caramel - toasted nuts
Whistlepig 12 Year Bespoke, Shoreham, VT$16.00
marsala cask - honey - lemon balm
Herradura "King of Kentucky", Jalisco, Mexico$12.00
reposado tequila aged in king of kentucky barrels
Spirit-Free Options
Pomegranate Mule$8.00
pomegranate juice, orange oil, ginger beer
Dawson Bramble$8.00
seedlip grove 42, seasonal fruit, lime
Bubbles Please$6.00
TOST sparkling 'rose wine'
Rosé All May
75 In Pink$14.00
dry - floral - french; hangar | rosé vodka | cocchi rosa | sparkling rosé
Frosé$14.00
rich - floral - frozen rosé; la neveran rosé | st. germain | aelred melon | honey | lime
The Rotating Drip
Easy Speak$16.00
velvety - rich - manhattan; aberfeldy scotch, cynar, chai tea tincture
Dawson Classics
Some Like It Hot$15.00
tart - refreshing - spicy; tequila, lime, orange, agave, habanero
G.T.O.$15.00
bright - herbacious - The Dawson favorite; gin, carpano classico, grapefruit, lime, thyme, hops
Draft Beer
Right Bee, 'Rosé' - Cider - Chicago, IL (6%)$9.00
Off Color 'Beer for Tacos' - Margarita Gose - Chicago, IL (4.8%)$8.00
Cruz Blanca 'La Floradita' - Rosé Wheat- Chicago, IL (5%)$9.00
Dovetail 'Lager' - Lager - Chicago, IL (4.8%)$8.00
Krombacher 'Pils' - Pilsner - Germany (4.8%)$8.00
Metropolitan 'Dynamo' - Vienna Lager - Chicago,IL (5.8%)$8.00
Moody Tongue 'Orange Blossom' - Belgian Blonde Ale - Chicago, IL (5.4%)$10.00
Dovetail 'Hefeweizen' - Wheat - Chicago, IL (4.8%)$8.00
Hubbard's Cave 'Hopsurd' - NE IPA - Niles, IL (8.5%)$10.00
Moor's 'Session Ale' - IPA - Chicago, IL (5%)$9.00
3 Floyds 'Robert The Bruce - Scottish Ale - Munster, IN (7.5%)$9.00
What 2,291 people are saying
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- 4.6Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.3Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from The Dawson using the Order Online button. The Dawson also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Dawson also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 243-8955.
The Dawson is rated 4.8 stars by 2291 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(312) 243-8955Delivery
- Order online
730 West Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60654
Additional information
- Cross street
Grand Avenue and Halsted Street at the Grand/Halsted/Milwaukee intersection
- Neighborhood
River West
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:30 am–1:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm
- Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Farm-to-table
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Smart Casual
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Public transit
CTA Blue Line - Grand Avenue stopCTA Bus - Grand Avenue/Halsted Street stopCTA Bus - Milwaukee Avenue / Halsted Street stopCTA Bus - Halsted Street / Grand Avenue stop
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(312) 243-8955
- Private party facilities
The Dawson is the gathering place in River West for globally-inspired American cuisine, award-winning libations and inviting decor. Featuring multiple spaces on two levels, including an expansive courtyard, The Dawson offers many options and is an event host's dream location.
- Private party contact
Events Manager: (312) 372-4001