Luke warm, overpriced food. Nothing special. We wanted to try the fixed price menu for Dine Sacramento. $170 tab for 2 people included a small cup of squash soup, a few boiled potato pieces, a slice of gelatinous kale, and a small piece of meat. We also had dessert, 1 glass of wine and 2 beers. Not a good value for the money and we won't be going g back. Sorry Dawson's, there are too many great options out there.
Will
Just a fantastic meal as always and the service was impeccable. Dawsons always has great quality food but the value you get for the Dine Downtown menu is unmatched.
Molly
Our server Juan was fantastic! All of the staff were very attentive (iced tea was changed with a new glass, more water was poured and left on the table, food came out in correct order, etc.) Our steaks were cooked exactly as we requested, and were delicious. I had the wine reduction, steak sauce, and it really just tasted like oil to me. Also, I ordered the brussels sprouts, but did not finish those as they were pretty hard and not caramelized the way they were listed on the menu.  My husband said his Dawson steak sauce tasted just like A1 sauce. Our dessert however, was fantastic. We got the peanut butter molten chocolate cake that came with a scoop of vanilla gelato and some homemade cracker jack on top.
Hannah
This was a very strange experience. “Greeted” by a hostess who was maybe on her first night or just extremely overwhelmed. Told us our table would be ready in 10 mins, which was fine but didn't direct us to the available high tops or bar just keep telling us we'd have to wait. It was very off putting and awkward. Sat down to order drinks and the bar staff was great, friendly and informative. Same goes for wait staff at the table. Food was mediocre with the highlight being the arancini starter. The vibe of the restaurant was just off. Won't be back
Jana
Well paced impeccable service. Romantic atmosphere. Delicious food. Great for special occasions. Looking forward to a return dining experience.
Mark
We went on New Year's Eve. Dawsons was serving a pre-fixed menu that was excellent. We had a 5 course meal that included Scallops Pork Belly, Duck Breast, Fillet Mignon and finished with a Desert Ball. Incredible meal and great service!
Anthony
Absolutely wonderful food and service, both the Filet and  cioppino were delicious. Our go to place for dinner out when in Sacramento
Michaeline
Server was overwhelmed, a very large party overwhelmed him and space. Finally managers, front desk staff pitched in. Felt list in a corner.
Wayne
Steaks were excellent. Halibut was so-so. Wouldn't order that again. Server was personable and attentive.
Veronica
I highly recommend this restaurant. We had such a pleasant dining experience, and the service was impeccable! We had plans to attend a local comedy show, and were able to valet park our vehicle and Uber to the location- made getting to and from so easy. The meal is ala carte, so a bit pricey. However, the portions and excellence of the food made it all worth it for us!
Good service, good food, and we didn't feel rushed. It's pretty pricey, so we only go once in a blue moon.
Julia
Always a perfect meal at Dawsons. Try the carrot cake, even if you aren't a carrot cake person.
Nancy
The wait staff is top-notch. This was our third time for dinner. We ordered New York steaks, whipped potatoes and creamed spinach. The past two times we dined the steaks were exceptional. Not so much this time around. They had a lot of gristle and weren't as tender. The steaks,to me personally, were cooked to high. I ordered a rare steak, and while it was rare in the center, the outside was overcooked, resulting in a more black and blue finish. The outside of the steak had a hard, dark crust. The sides were delicious. Dessert was outstanding. They have THE BEST carrot cake.
Clint and Louise
Excellent service ... and they squeezed in a third person for us at the last minute on a busy night. Very accommodating.
Sharon
This is our go to place for special occasions. Top notch food and service. Tyler and Dominic were awesome.
Luke warm, overpriced food. Nothing special. We wanted to try the fixed price menu for Dine Sacramento. $170 tab for 2 people included a small cup of squash soup, a few boiled potato pieces, a slice of gelatinous kale, and a small piece of meat. We also had dessert, 1 glass of wine and 2 beers. Not a good value for the money and we won't be going g back. Sorry Dawson's, there are too many great options out there.
Just a fantastic meal as always and the service was impeccable. Dawsons always has great quality food but the value you get for the Dine Downtown menu is unmatched.
Our server Juan was fantastic! All of the staff were very attentive (iced tea was changed with a new glass, more water was poured and left on the table, food came out in correct order, etc.) Our steaks were cooked exactly as we requested, and were delicious. I had the wine reduction, steak sauce, and it really just tasted like oil to me. Also, I ordered the brussels sprouts, but did not finish those as they were pretty hard and not caramelized the way they were listed on the menu.  My husband said his Dawson steak sauce tasted just like A1 sauce. Our dessert however, was fantastic. We got the peanut butter molten chocolate cake that came with a scoop of vanilla gelato and some homemade cracker jack on top.
This was a very strange experience. “Greeted” by a hostess who was maybe on her first night or just extremely overwhelmed. Told us our table would be ready in 10 mins, which was fine but didn't direct us to the available high tops or bar just keep telling us we'd have to wait. It was very off putting and awkward. Sat down to order drinks and the bar staff was great, friendly and informative. Same goes for wait staff at the table. Food was mediocre with the highlight being the arancini starter. The vibe of the restaurant was just off. Won't be back
Well paced impeccable service. Romantic atmosphere. Delicious food. Great for special occasions. Looking forward to a return dining experience.
We went on New Year's Eve. Dawsons was serving a pre-fixed menu that was excellent. We had a 5 course meal that included Scallops Pork Belly, Duck Breast, Fillet Mignon and finished with a Desert Ball. Incredible meal and great service!
Absolutely wonderful food and service, both the Filet and  cioppino were delicious. Our go to place for dinner out when in Sacramento
Server was overwhelmed, a very large party overwhelmed him and space. Finally managers, front desk staff pitched in. Felt list in a corner.
Steaks were excellent. Halibut was so-so. Wouldn't order that again. Server was personable and attentive.
I highly recommend this restaurant. We had such a pleasant dining experience, and the service was impeccable! We had plans to attend a local comedy show, and were able to valet park our vehicle and Uber to the location- made getting to and from so easy. The meal is ala carte, so a bit pricey. However, the portions and excellence of the food made it all worth it for us!
Restaurantji Recommends
Good service, good food, and we didn't feel rushed. It's pretty pricey, so we only go once in a blue moon.
Always a perfect meal at Dawsons. Try the carrot cake, even if you aren't a carrot cake person.
The wait staff is top-notch. This was our third time for dinner. We ordered New York steaks, whipped potatoes and creamed spinach. The past two times we dined the steaks were exceptional. Not so much this time around. They had a lot of gristle and weren't as tender. The steaks,to me personally, were cooked to high. I ordered a rare steak, and while it was rare in the center, the outside was overcooked, resulting in a more black and blue finish. The outside of the steak had a hard, dark crust. The sides were delicious. Dessert was outstanding. They have THE BEST carrot cake.
Excellent service ... and they squeezed in a third person for us at the last minute on a busy night. Very accommodating.
This is our go to place for special occasions. Top notch food and service. Tyler and Dominic were awesome.
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