Everything was exceptional; the ambience and the service were phenomenal. For appetizers, I enjoyed the scallops and crab cakes, which were both fantabulous in flavor and texture. For my main entrée, I had the rack of elk, which was off the chain. It was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. For dessert, I had the wonderful carrot cake, which irrefutably satiated my sweet cravings. This was indeed an incredibly delicious dinner. read more

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Finally dined it at Dawson's. They validate for the Hyatt parking garage, which is very accommodating as opposed to finding street parking. The pan seared scallops were delicious. I love the mixture of the green pea hummus, lemon vinaigrette, pickled ginger, and the cucumber relish. The Australian wagyu with the black garlic butter crust was very flavorful. I was slightly disappointed with the texture of the steak. It was not as tender as I would prefer. The Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée was just okay. I prefer the traditional crème brûlée. The coconut macaron was delicious. Overall, this was a pleasant dining experience. On my next visit, I will try another cut of steak. read more

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I would rate this place a 3.5/5. We went here for my boyfriend's birthday. The waiter was kind and attentive and the service from our experience was great. We walked in and were surprise that people were wearing T-shirts even though there was a dress code but it makes sense since the restaurant is located inside a hotel. The bread that we were served had a very hard crust and the butter was a cold block that made it difficult to spread on the bread. Not the best first impression. For appetizers we ordered a Caesar salad ($14) and crab cakes ($30+). Both were good but it came with a high price and not the biggest portions. For entrees we ordered a filet and prime rib eye. Both were cooked to our liking. The flavors wasn't outstanding but it wasn't bad either. Overall, it has above mid food but with everything taken in consideration, price, and ambiance it's a 3.5. It's pricer than other places and was quite loud when we went for a nice establishment. Not sure if I would go again but if you're in the area it wouldn't hurt to try. read more

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Came here for the New Year's Eve dinner for three. Upon arrival we were seated at a nice table and introduced to our server, who is so sweet and let us know he would be back with our flute of champagne. The dinner was set with a pre fixed menu. The dinner was five courses with dessert in the end. The lighting was nice and candlelit with an intimate vibe. read more

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AMAZING!!!! Will definitely be back again!! Eye for detail and taster. Courteous service read more

Party of 3 for a special birthday. I made a last minute reservation as the original place we went to was not what we were looking for. We were greeted by Emery who was friendly and officiant. Say us quickly. Our server was Brandon. He was truly exceptional in all ways. His service is so impressive I think he should teach classes in etiquette. All of our food was terrific. Drinks were so good. I recommend the Smoked Paper Plane. Creamed Spinach was one of the best I've had. My prime rib special was perfect. We had 2 desserts as well and both weee good. We would definitely go back. read more

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We went there for dine downtown Sacramento. It's a set menu. My friends had the jewel of ribeye steak and I had the salmon. We also had the butternut squash soup and the kimchi rice not my favorite meal. The meat was not top-quality. The salmon was fatty, the sautéed radicchio was bitter and the risotto had no flavor. Would we go back probably not. read more

Great experience. Came here for a birthday party on the 15th floor of the hotel and made reservations at Dawson's. From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us warmly and professionally. The restaurant was clean and the lighting was elegant which created an intimate atmosphere. Our server was as Juan who was extremely polite and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. I ordered their 14 oz. C.A.B. ribeye steak and it was delicious. Definitely coming back in the future. Thank you Dawson's and staff. read more

Dawson's - 14 oz C.A.B. ribeye steak (Well Done) - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I have been to many steak houses and Dawsons is BY FAR my favorite. The quality of the steak is always amazing and it is cooked to perfection each and every time I have visited here. The service here is remarkable... Brandon always goes above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of and gives 5+ stars service. I always like to ask for him at the front and hope that he is working that day. This spot is now my favorite place to go.. I also love that they have a full bar there too. 10/10 read more

Dawson's - Bone-In Ribeye - Brandt Beef - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wonderful dinner at Dawson's Steakhouse! Started with a very enjoyable bartender serving us perfect martinis in the bar. We sat down for dinner and had a fabulous Caesar salad, then a filet cooked perfectly, mine with truffle butter and Bernaise sauce. The Caesar salad was so good- we asked if the Chef would share his dressing recipe with us, one of the best dressings we've ever had on a Caesar. Service was great. Highly recommend Dawson's for a wonderful steakhouse experience. read more

It's very nice inside, has a fancy steak house vibe. The staff was just as incredible as the carrot cake! So friendly and tentative. Everyone seemed to be very happy to be there, it made you want to smile. The filets were all cooked perfectly and the cioppino was an experience! The broth had incredible flavor and wasn't super rich, which allowed you to enjoy all the seafood that was included!! The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and so were the scallops. read more

Yum. It was so good. We had appetizers drinks, steak, bake potatoes, salad, and dessert. the steak was a bit tater than I like but they cooked it a bit more for me. Everything is a carte. It can add up but it is good. We were stuffed and still had plenty to take back to our room for later. Ate dessert when our food digested. Lol. The service was on point. One little snafu we thought. We ordered a tiramisu and it looked like a tuxedo slice of cake. Hmmm we will try to order that again at some point. The waiter said that was their tiramisu. Ok ! Everything else was great. read more

Dawson's - Creamed spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

We had a good time at Dawsons. Our waiter was very attentive. Our steak was cooked perfectly per our request, medium filet was actually medium. The Bavette Wagyu was delicious. We ordered the asparagus and wild mushroom as our sides. Both were tasty. My martini was chill and made perfect. The only bad thing we had was the coffee crème brûlée was not good. It didn't taste like coffee custard. Instead it was more like glue with coffee flavor. I wouldn't recommend the coffee crème brûlée. Overall we had a 4 star experience read more

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Came here with my boyfriend due to a recommendation from a best friend. We were seated promptly, and greeted warmly. Our waiter was Brandon who was a STAR. He was fun, funny, informative, etc. We ordered 2 CAB Rib Eyes with black garlic butter crust, one medium well, the other medium. We also ordered a small of the mashed potatoes, and the cream of spinach, and one of the lobster tail. Everything was DELICIOUS. I do feel the steak could've used more seasoning, but it was still so yummy. The lobster tail was so worth it! For drinks I LOVED their lemon drop. It wasn't on the menu, but Brandon heard my ideal type of cocktails and suggested that one and he did not miss! I ordered like, 3 of them. The restaurant itself was nicely lit, a sort of dim setting which I actually really adore from steak places. It felt, romantic, or just homey if you're not there for a date. We felt attended to, and not forgotten. I'm also a picky eater so I like things a certain way, and Brandon made sure we had everything to our liking and that we didn't feel rushed. Since they don't pull their tips, I made sure all the tip went to him before he was off! Overall a great experience, and the only reason it didn't make 5 stars is just because the steak could've been more seasoned to me. Other than that, it was amazing! Highly recommend. read more

Dawson's - Lobster Tail - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Once you enter the front door it's a sweet surprise. You're transported from the Hyatt hotel to a luxurious steakhouse with crystal chandliers and a beautiful bar! I had the filet which came with roasted garlic, truffle crust and red wine demo glacé sauce on side and creamed spinach. So so delicious! Decent wine list but could be expanded. Great date night spot or just a friends night! I sat alone at bar and made friends all around me! Give it a try! read more

Dawson's - Filet minion and creamed Creamed Baby Spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good quality is top-notch. Servers and bartender were attentive and happily accommodated our needs. Music was good, while not being too loud. We had a pleasant experience. read more

This restaurant is inside the Hyatt. We didn't stay here but they have parking lot and validate for parking which was nice. The restaurant is very nice. The waitstaff were very nice and our waiter asked my husband is he wanted an alcoholic beverage and my husband didn't know what to choose so the waiter told him I know something you would like. He brought him a great drink. Followed up with an old fashioned. My husband enjoyed both and the fish. I loved loved that pasta. If you get a chance come try this restaurant out and try the pasta. Will not disappoint!! read more

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Great steakhouse, a bit on the pricey side but worth it for a special occasion. Decent drinks, and tasty desserts. Good date night spot.

Absolutely great ambiance but food was not hot and the waiter tried to give me a cork that was not from my wine bottle when he thought he threw it away. When I mentioned the food was cold they said how come I didn't say anything so they could reheat the food. I didn't mention it for that same reason after we tasted all the food they would literally say they would reheat it. Overall not my best experience tasted everything and just not well presented!!!! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about this restaurant. Located on the lobby floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, you get greeted by the entrance person, who takes you to your seat. Next, we had 3 waiters/waitresses all with roles of taking your order and making sure your water glass is filled and you have unlimited supply of bread and butter. As far as drinks, my wife Sokny had 2 cups of Rose wine and I had a corona brought out in a tall glass. For our appetizers, we went with the Dungeness crab cakes. It had a hummus sauce on the bottom and cajun seasonings put inside the crab cake itself, along with a guacamole sauce on top. Only 2 come per order, so if you have a big party, order more. For our entree, we both went the fish of the day, which was Black cod with a chutney and sweet potato purée. The pasta in this dish almost looked like risotto. We also had a side of asparagus. Now because it was our anniversary, our waiter gave us a complementary dessert, which we ordered the Japanese cheesecake. Also, Sokny got a Billy Smokin gun from the bar after paying for the food, and that was on the house as well. All the food was delicious. Lastly, the restaurant validates your parking inside the garage up to three hours, which means we didn't have to pay for parking either. In all, we spent $225 between the two of us. If you come to this restaurant, make sure you have a lot of money. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Consistently wonderful!! From the time we arrived just before closing until the time we left. The service was impeccable! The Waiter and support staff was attentive and so kind. We placed our order starting with Caesar salads, followed by our Chilean sea bass that totally melted in your mouth. The purée cauliflower and polenta were so delicious. I am a fan of Fleming's Steakhouse and Morton's, but Dawson's Steakhouse food and service is #1. read more

Dawson's - Chilean Sea Bass with Polenta and purée cauliflower. Delicious! - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

I enjoy coming to dawsons. Good food, good ambiance. Never too loud. The server was always checking up on us, making sure we had enough water. It's located in the hyatt hotel. The hotel usually has events going on whenever i come during restaurant week (people in ball gowns). They have a parking garage and street parking nearby which makes it easy. read more

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Came for dine downtown restaurant week and the steak was delicious. It was definitely a great value and the service was great. I loved the wood and lighting inside also. You forget you're in a hotel. I even forgot my backpack on a hook by the table and it was in the same spot the next day when I came back for it. read more

Dawson's - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

Make sure that overall you have a reservation. We just walked up and we got lucky that we found a spot in the bar on a smaller two top table. It was perfect for dinner, but if you want something nicer, book a reservation. We got quail, sea bass, waygu, tostadas, everything was delicious. I'm a fairly picky eater and I have to really challenge myself and honestly, I would for sure eat here again. The food was great, the wine was even better. They have a massive selection of food and alcohol choices. The restaurant itself feels exclusive and like an old speak easy. Our server was very kind. He was also the bartender, so he was very busy. We didn't book a reservation, so we didn't mind. The staff were friendly and the manager served us a lot as well and he made sure that we liked what we ordered. Would for sure go back again! read more

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A group of us started our dine downtown week at Dawson's. We arrived without a reservation and the hostess gave us an hour expected wait. We were fine with that because we were waiting on a friend. But somehow she ended up squeezing us in at a table in front of the kitchen after only 10 min. The table location was pretty cool because you could see the dishes coming over the pass and the chefs cooking away. We all had their $45 prefix menu and some drinks. Our server was so attentive and even though we were only getting the "cheaper" menu he treated us like we were buying their $100 steak. I really appreciated his kindness and attentiveness. The appetizers (duck confit pot pie and tako-tacos) were both very flavorful. The confit was more cozy and the octopus tacos were light and fresh, wrapped with a wonton shell. The sea bass was also very good the compote was made with beans and something sweet like apples maybe, and sweet potatoes. The sea bass was good but the short rib in my opinion was better because it had more dimensions of flavor in every bite. The sea bass was kind of one note. The short ribs had several root veggies with it and what looked like mashed potatoes was definitely a mash of root vegetables like parsnip or rutabaga. I did not enjoy the chocolate dessert at all but my husband enjoyed it just fine. I felt like it lacked sweetness and was just a slab of flavorless chocolate. The twills were really good and tasted like banuelos. The mont Blanc however was amazing. It was interesting how the sauce in the top had a matcha like flavor but wasn't green and eating it as a whole was very rich and sweet, creamy and flavors balanced very well. We also bought a bottle of dessert wine, which was a bit pricey at $60 but tasted so devine. Our server let me try it before buying and it was just so sweet and delicious. I have been to Dawson's twice for dine downtown and I feel like they do a really good job at creating these menus. Their full menu looks great and I would definitely come back for a romantic date night dinner. read more

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We came for a nice dinner with girlfriends during Dine downtown week. The location of a restaurant is very nice and upscale. The service is very professional. We enjoyed everything on the menu. read more

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We had a great dinner this last Saturday night. First, we were seated in a comfy, centrally located booth in the dining room. The food was delicious. Their bread service is excellent! It's so tasty. My wife and I both started with the onion and leek soup. Their French onion is a good one. Next, I had the 8oz. filet Mignon with the truffle butter and red wine sauce. It was perfectly prepared to my requested medium rare. For a side, I went with the loaded baked potato. It was huge! It was baked perfectly, though it would have benefited by being salt crusted, rather than plain. My wife just had a house salad, which she enjoyed. Excellent selection of wines by the glass. Service was professional, attentive, and friendly. read more

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Great Steakhouse located inside the Hyatt Regency. Went during restaurant week and had a wonderful experience! The food full of flavor... service on point ... ambience amazing and the best part onsite valet parking was only $5.00!!! Cannot wait to go back !!! read more

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Came here for a company dinner and wow, the service here is just phenomenal. Maybe I'm just not used to fancy dining, but the wait staff is super attentive and comes by often to refill your water, ask if you have any requests/needs, and overall provide excellent service. As for the food, everything we had was delicious. For starters, we had the lobster Mac and cheese, garlic Parmesan tots, crab cakes, and scallops. We were also brought out bread and butter. The lobster Mac was to die for, I could literally eat it everyday if my budget and waistline allowed it. The tots were soft and just melt in your mouth. The scallops were well-seasoned and tasty as well. I wasn't a huge fan of the crab cakes but they were still pretty good. The rib eye was amazing, just what you'd expect and hope for at a steakhouse. I was so full from the meal I didn't get to try any dessert. Will make room next time. read more

Dawson's - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

Dawsons is located inside the hotel and has a 3 hour parking validation which is great since it's located in downtown. The ambiance is romantic and the restaurant itself is small cozy. The service was great as the hostess guided us to our table right away when we said we had a reservation and our waters were never left empty. The mac and cheese was absolutely delicious! You can taste the leeks and lobster so it wasn't just one dimensional. The maitai felt strong! It's house made so if you're into tiki drinks, it's a solid choice. The steak was delicious! I would recommend the chimichurri over the bernaise sauce because it was just too fat, thick, and Rich. You would have to eat the sauce in 30 seconds to actually enjoy it, otherwise its a pass. If you love chocolate mouse, I would say get the creme brûlée, otherwise it's too thick and rich. Overall not a bad steakhouse! read more

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Dawson's is a decent restaurant located in the Hyatt Regency Hotel. It has the higher prices of a high end steakhouse, but I found the food (particularly the main dishes) to be okay. The bread and appetizers are great. The main dishes we had were lackluster for the price (these were in the $65-70 per dish range). For example, they have no bone-in steak options and the cuts that did come out seemed to lack a good sear and were on the rarer side of medium rare consistently. I ordered the cioppino and it was lacking. The sauce was not the classic rich tomato sauce with a bit of acid and garlic goodness but a champagne type sauce that lacked flavor and felt more brothlike. I spent years in Sacramento and am particular about my cioppino (shout out to Betty Lou's in SF!) and this was not a classic cioppino. Oh well. The service is friendly and ambience classic steakhouse with wood tones. Overall, it's good for Sacramento but I recommend other options for steak. read more

Dawson's - Dawson's cioppino, felt it could use more flavor - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

Incredible service all the way around but especially by our waiter, Juan.. We shared the prime rib special which was absolutely delicious! Then for dessert we asked Juan what his favorite is... an immediate recommendation of the Peach Marscapone Cheesecake. We had never had anything like that so that's what we ordered to share. We both really enjoyed it! We would definitely recommend it too. A great dinner to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary! read more

Dawson's - Peach Marscapone Cheesecake. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

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If I had to choose my last meal on earth, it would be the pan-seared scallops starter with the ciopinno entree. The food, the service, did I say food? It is decadent, delicious, divine. read more

Dawson's - Pan seared scallops. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here with the lovely miss Michelle L. before attending the broadway show Anastasia next door. We planned to have enough time to eat dinner before the show but, we went to a few restaurants in the area only to be turned away. 2 restaurants weren't accepting guests without reservations and another had over an hr wait, it was disappointing. I assumed everyone was busy due to it being Saturday night, a Kings game, and our Broadway show. Michelle suggested trying Dawson's and what a great idea, the wait was only 15mins and we were seated. Our server was awesome. I can't remember the last time I've received service that great at any restaurant. He was very attentive, made great suggestions, and such a personable guy. Ok let's talk about how even their butter is great. I'm not sure where it comes from but, it has fresh salt on it, and it's the best butter I've ever had with a bread basket. We were caking it onto the bread. We shared the scallops for an appetizer and they were delicious and cooked perfectly. The server suggested sharing the garlic and parmesan tater tots due to their size, he was right. They were very filling but, calling them tater tots doesn't do them justice. They're battered mashed potato bites of heaven, so good. I had the filet medium well topped with truffle butter and a side of red wine reduction sauce. The truffle butter was worth adding to the steak and it melted with every bite. The steak was cooked perfectly. The red wine sauce was savory and so good with the steak. The service was timely as well, overall a great experience. read more

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Dinner for 2 before the evening show of Anastasia the Musical at the SAFE PAC, didn't make reservations but the wait time for a table was less than 15 minutes. With the Kings game also happening at the arena that same night, it was very busy at the other nearby places such as Cafeteria 15L, Mayahuel, Ella, Capitol Garage, and Prelude. Have been to Dawson's a few times before, and they do participate in Dine Downtown Sacramento Restaurant Week pretty much every year. Located inside the Hyatt Regency. Fresh bread basket and salted butter for the table, a tall bottle of still water. Our server was Ardy, great service! For starters, we shared an order of the pan-seared scallops. These were tasty with the smoky chestnut puree. They also have crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, lobster gnocchi, several salads, soup, crostini, deviled eggs, or a cheese plate. For the main course, we each got an 8-oz Niman Ranch filet with the red wine demi-glace (other sauce options include bearnaise or chimichurri, or even crusts like garlic butter, truffle butter, horseradish butter, or blue cheese butter). My steak was cooked perfectly medium-rare, and came with a side of cauliflower (even a purple floret) and the red wine sauce, yum. They also have a 16oz ribeye, 12oz NY Strip, 8oz Top Sirloin. If you're not into specialty meats there is also a pork chop, lamb, chicken, seafood cioppino, market fish (swordfish or halibut), a burger, or mushroom pasta. We also went with Ardy's recommendation for a side of the garlic parmesan tator tots. So gourmet! They were kind of like arancini/risotto balls but smaller. We didn't have room/time for dessert, unfortunately. The dessert offerings though include chocolate espresso cheesecake, pineapple coconut upside-down cake, carrot cake, chocolate bombe, key lime tart, vanilla gelato, or blueberry pinot noir sorbet. Overall a fine fancy meal before the show, pleasant experience at Dawson's. We prepaid parking at the City garage on 10th and L but Dawson's does validate up to 3 hours if you park in their garage. read more

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Great food. Pleasant experience The hubby and I thought we'd combine celebrating our new 2022 Elite badges with Restaurant Week LoL! Cheers! We decided to dine at Dawson's Steakhouse on L Street in Sacramento and made reservations for two this evening. Dawson's is located inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Masks were strictly enforced inside the building. It was our first time here. The ambiance is cozy and elegant. Our 3-course Prix Fixe tasting menu included choice of Salad or Baked Potato Soup. I had the Harvest Green Salad. For our second course I chose the Pan Fried Salmon while hubby had the Grilled NY Steak. The salmon was complimented by delicious mushroom barley risotto which was excellent. I had a taste of my hubby's steak... the meat was tender and was grilled just right to my liking. For dessert we had a choice of Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake and Pineapple-Coconut Upside Down Cake in which we chose one of each. I enjoyed my cheesecake but didn't care much for the upside down cake. The ambiance was nice, the service was fantastic (Ardy was our server) and everything was delightful. Pleasant first time dining experience here. The restaurant validated parking and we paid a discounted $5. Review #2474 read more

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It's honestly crazy to think this place was completely booked. The ambiance was nice and set a good tone, but unfortunately the food and service didn't live up to it. The service was mediocre...nothing particularly attentive or memorable. The Caesar salad was decent if you enjoy a strong, fishy flavor. The steak, however, was extremely disappointing: overcooked, lacking flavor, and nowhere near what you'd expect from a steakhouse. The Brussels sprouts were also underwhelming and tasted like something a kindergartner could have put together. Overall, a very disappointing experience, especially given the hype and full reservations. read more

The food is excellent, both the steaks and fish entrees. They always seem to offer a special that is always worth considering. For theater nights, they have a special fixed price menu that has several good choices. I especially like their black garlic butter and Bernaise with the filet mignon. The salads are consistently good. Always several good dessert choices and there are usually some new ones and seasonal specials. The service is excellent and it is a nice restaurant inside a nice hotel. They validate parking and are in an excellent location in downtown. We go every time we go to the theater. read more

The food is delicious, every time we come here, and Brandon is one of the best servers I've ever had anywhere.

Whoever Dawson is, please tell Dawson that Arty is remarkable! We dined here on our first night in Sacramento. I knew that I wanted to try it based on the menu that I downloaded before driving up. My original intention was to make a reservation on OpenTable, but we missed the slots. We had been out doing a scavenger hunt and museum so I my sure that we'd be able to be casual. This is a true steakhouse. I am happy to say that they accepted me in a more casual attire. Our hostess was very nice and sat us, at the request of my girlfriend to be away from others when dining indoors. The ambiance is classic steakhouse with lots of dark wood and leather. I recall thinking to myself, who started the traditional high-end steakhouse motif that many of us have become familiar with? On another note, we had some great bread and it was just what we needed after so much walking during the day. Our server was Arty and he was fantastic. His service and suggested pairings enhanced our experience. He went above and beyond in ensuring that we enjoyed every aspect of our dining experience at Dawson's. When my girlfriend didn't like her initial drink, he took it back to have it re-mixed. I had Mary's All Natural chicken and the most delicious mushrooms that I've ever had. Arty said that they were great and he was spot on. My girlfriend had the filet and she loved it. We both loved our food and dessert but Arty's candor and service made me want to order dessert (make sure to order the carrot cake. It's the the best. ) before I had even eaten dinner. Everything was outstanding. Before our check came, we were trying to decide if we were going to charge it to our room, or use my credit card. Without asking, Arty went to the front desk and asked on our behalf if there was a better method of us getting our points under my World of Hyatt number. He returned with the information and although he didn't have to go, he did. Not only to help us, but to be informed if any others have the same question. His service is special and I hope the management recognizes him for it. I would definitely recommend Dawson's and I hope that I get an excuse to get back to Sacramento just to eat here again.. read more

Dawson's - Mary's all Natural Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Sacramento, California