My wife and I were so glad we tried J.B. Dawsons while on a trip to the area. Delightful old school steakhouse feel with low lighting, dark wood and deep booths. Our waitress was Kylie and she did a great job! Personable, on top of things without being intrusive, explained the specials clearly and concisely without being pushy at all! We started with drinks and the spinach reggiano dip-delicious! My wife had the 6oz filet mignon, and I had the Cajun ribeye. Both arrived in a timely manor but not right on top of the appetizer--timed perfectly! The steaks were tender and cooked exactly to order! The matchstick French fries sided the steaks perfectly! The coleslaw and broccoli rounded things out nicely! We were too full for dessert, perhaps next time! The manager stopped by to check on everything as we were wrapping up-very personable and polite! They are definetly doing it right! Great food, great service and we found it to be very reasonably priced! We look forward to the next visit when we are back in the area! read more

Upgrade to 4 stars due to them truly having the best ribs around. Not traditional ribs but cooked well and full of flavor. They take allergens seriously read more

Mixed review, our appetizer was very good, my house salad was very good, the filet mignon was not good. I wish I would have ordered something, no taste, not even sure it was filet. Again, everything was nice, so maybe just don't order a steak. read more

The ambiance reminds me of an upscale steakhouse. Our server was amazing as she came right away to take our order and was on point the entire time. The shrimp pasta saute was good although more sauce would have made it better! The toasted pine nuts were a great addition. The crab cakes were ok with a lot of filling and no lumps & we should have known better not to get crab cakes if you're not in MD. Overall a great spot for dinner or cocktails. read more

J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Shrimp Pasta Saute - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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So we went for a nice dinner last night to JB Dawsons. We really like the food here but it can get pricey depending on your choices. The restaurant is very nice looking and feels clean. Our server Scarlet was fine but not overly personable. The spicy shrimp appetizer appeared very quickly but was just okay. It was not very spicy and had a bit of an odd consistency to me, not my favorite. My buddy got a nice looking meat thing that arrived in a small cast iron skillet. It was the beef short ribs. He loved it and raved about it. My tenders, beans, fries and added crab cake looked fantastic. My food just wasn't hot. All of it was just room temperature when it was delivered. My friend even had a tender before me and said that's not hot. My food tasted fine but just wasn't hot. I hate sending food back or bothering anyone so I didn't address it. It felt like the short ribs took longer to prepare and my food musta sat and waited. When I ate my leftovers today I bit a tiny shell in the crab cake. The apple walnut desert with ice cream and caramel was delicious as always. Overall tonight was good but not great. read more

J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Apple walnut desert - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Went to JB Dawson's after not being there in many years. Never had a bad experience there, until today. Had 4 in our party. One person had an average piece of salmon, another had a below average crab cake sandwich, and I had a pedestrian pulled pork sandwich. The fourth party had a Southern Chicken Salad that looked fine, until a hair was discovered. They immediately took it back and brought a second choice, a mushroom soup that was ordinary. One of the napkins we received was dirty. When this was pointed out, I asked for some additional ketchup, and was rewarded with a dirty look. The ketchup was delivered. It was New Years's Day, at lunchtime, the restaurant wasn't busy and there was plenty of help. We likely won't return. read more

4 couples wanted to dine at Dawson's. We were told ONE check and 20% tip automatically added. We declined making a reservation because trying to figure out what each couple owes for their meal was crazy. To divide the check equally didn't seem fair when some order appetizers and drinks when others don't. How hard can it be to issue 4 separate checks? We took our business elsewhere. read more

We had reservations for nine, they had our table ready early. It was a birthday, we got a free ice cream scoop with a candle. All of us loved our food--the seafood risotto was ordered by two of us and loved! Prime rib sandwich, Cajun chicken sandwich, burgers, fish and chips, fried shrimp, broiled seafood, we loved it all!! The only complaint was that we asked multiple times for water refills and didn't always get them, but it was a busy Friday night and a large party, so it was forgiven! read more

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Awesome Food, service and atmosphere!! The 20oz porterhouse was so tender and full of flavor, best I've had in a long time. My wife had the scallops and shrimp, it was cooked perfectly!! Morgan our waitress was excellent. Definitely would come back!! read more

J.B.Dawson's is just amazing! Everything they serve is top grade and tastes delicious., They have a low cost lunch menu that gives you the same dynamite food and service, but on a budget price tag! I had the wood grilled salmon with broccoli. The fish was succulent and moist, while being fully cooked. It was so delicate and fresh tasting! The remoulade with a tinge of dill was spectacular as a compliment to the salmon. The ambience is very warm, cozy, and inviting for conversation. Try this place, you'll love it! read more

J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - North Atlantic Grilled Salmon with remoulade dill sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Amazing food and drinks at JB Dawson! Hidden gem in Park City Center Mall. But even more importantly, the service is impeccable! The wait staff and bartenders are top notch! They are attentive, prompt and professional! And the food is DELICIOUS! Happy Hour M-F from 5 to 7pm and they have amazing food and drink specials! I absolutely love the bruschetta! Sooooo good! The steaks are always cooked perfectly and I love all the sides! From the shoe string fries to the baked potatoes or lobster bisque! You will not be disappointed. I can say prices are a bit steep for the are but you get what you pay for and it truly is a higher end dining experience with a nyc vibe with red decor and mood lighting no matter what time of day you visit! read more

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Everything was spectacular! Food, service, ambiance!! Kayleena was an outstanding server! Highly recommend!!

I went with a friend to have dinner at JB DAWSONS and ordered the prime rib cooked medium. It arrived very rare but I attempted to eat it anyway. I was not able to cut the meat and when I did saw a small piece of it, I could not chew it. It was very fiberous and I tried to eat several pieces from different places on the meat and I could visibly see the stringy textur. I eat different cuts of beef and steak and have never had such an awful piece of meat. I don't know how people can recommend this place, although I usually don't eat at chain type restaurants. Service was very good and the restaurant had a nice ambiance but the food was awful. I'm sorry, I never leave unsatisfactory reviews but felt I needed to be honest about my experience here. read more

Sat nite dinner, excellent food, but many guys with trucker hats, backwards baseball hats??? Really? This is not a corner bar, certainly not with corner bar prices. That's the crowd you need? ​ read more

Came in for happy hour and dinner. Happy hour is 5-7 and only at the bar. The drinks were delicious. We also ordered a happy hour crab dip appetizer, which was on happy hour as well. The service was great. It was quick and professional. It's a great spot for a date night or a quick bite. read more

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I now see why this place has so many good reviews! In May 2021 I came here just for some cocktails and absolutely love the drinks and service. For a while now, I've been wanting to come back and see if the food is just as good. And spoiler alert: it is! I ordered the Texas tenders with a side of fries and the garlic whipped potatoes. The tenders were, dare I say, so moist and juicy! And the batter isn't too crunchy, but it's sooo good! I liked the fries, they're more like shoestring fries, so if you don't prefer that then I'd skip out on them. The garlic whip potatoes were my absolute favorite thing on the plate! And that's saying a lot since I'm not a huge mashed potatoes person! I seriously can't wait until I can come back! I highly recommend the food and cocktails! read more

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I was at this lunch with the Welling/Taylor crew, and the experience described in that other review (Brittany W.) is not what happened. Brittany could exaggerate a weather report and is known in our family as "the Karen." And unfortunately... she lived up to the nickname that day. Her daughter Myla (my cousin) was enthusiastically shaking pepper like she was summoning a spirit -- pepper literally flying into our food and our eyes. I personally asked the manager for help because she wasn't listening to her mom. The manager was calm, professional, and simply asked an adult to help her stop. No attitude, no rudeness -- just basic restaurant common sense. We actually had a great visit overall. I'm not sure why Brittany felt the need to shame the restaurant, but it definitely wasn't because of the service. If anything, it looked more like an attempt at a free meal than an honest review. Bottom line: The staff handled a chaotic pepper tornado with patience and professionalism. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Sat at the bar for dinner. Food was alright, but in 35 years on the road I never more like an intruder than a customer. Actually hurried through my meal to get the hell out. read more

My steak was great, everything was a little salty but still really good food. Our server was good as well. The 2 stars comes partly from how long it took to get our food on a lunch service on Friday with a mostly empty restaurant, but mostly from the younger male manager who felt the need to speak rudely to my 5 year old daughter. She was holding the pepper shaker and he made comments to her in a very rude voice about not touching it because other people use it. 1. She wasn't hurting it or touching it in a way that would affect the output or "cleanliness" of the pepper grinder. 2. The correct action would have been to address her mother or an adult in our party if there was an issue--unacceptable. read more

We returned to JB Dawson's weeks later and ordered the ribs again. They were wonderful! Tender and tasty as ever!! Not sure what happened the prior visit but gladly it must have just been a rare mistake in the kitchen (though a very big one). Everyone deserves a 2nd chance and they came through with flying colors. As was typical the manager stopped by at the end of the meal to ask how everything was and the service was perfect. read more

Ambiance, service, food spectacular! Nice place for an intimate lunch or dinner. I enjoy being so close to Baltimore to taste delicious crab meat! Although I did not want the bun with the crabmeat I'm glad I received it. Chicken Alfredo the sauce makes the dish. The cinnamon apples did not meet my expectations. The cheeseburger is cooked well and the fries are crispy and seasoned. Chocolate Martini perfect! Ordered desserts to go will update. Update as promised on desserts: Cheesecake Factory never go wrong...nice combination, rich. Chocolate chip cookie smells good and tasted ok. Ice cream smooth, creamy flavorful. Brownie chocolately as advertised and delicious the day after. Would definitely order desserts again! read more

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The waitstaff were accommodating, friendly, and polite, save for the hostess who just stared at me (as opposed to greeting me) until I greeted her and told her I needed a table for 3. J.B.'s is an example of corporate overlords wanting to offer less for increased prices even though the actual food wasn't worth it. A shame, because I used to enjoy this place pre-pandemic. Of the 2 crab cakes, one was broken apart, as if it was smashed open, and both were hot on the outside and lukewarm on the inside. I didn't complain; I'll just never go back. I also think it lame that happy hour prices only apply if one sits at the bar. read more

On a recent trip to PA, my husband and I joined friends for dinner here. Our friends have dined here before, but it was our first visit. Everything was excellent! The warm bread with crazy good butter kicked it off. Everyone had something different & there were certainly no complaints. I had the Texas chicken tenders. I didn't even come close to finishing them but the breading was outrageous & I am sorry there isn't anything like that near me! Drinks & desserts also very good, as was the service. read more

It has been years since I have been to JB Dawson. So while visiting my friend in York, PA, we had dinner there. The food was still delicious. The service was very good and so was the ambiance. read more

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This place is great for celebrations and dates! The lighting is dim and the noise level is low. I wouldn't say it's a place to take kids. They have lots of seating but I would make reservations just in case. The parking lot is not the best since it's the mall and all the spots near the restaurant are taken. Menu is big with lots of options for lunch and dinner. The pricing is a little high but that's most likely a COVID issue. You did get decent portions and the food is fresh. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. They also have a cool bar area to sit at. I'd recommend this place if your looking for a fancy meal that's not too expensive. read more

J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Coconut Curry Bowl (Seasonal Menu Item) - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Great Food, Service and Ambiance. Visited Lancaster for the day and wanted to find a nice restaurant with good food and coziness as well...I definitely found it here. So glad they have a location in Langhorne, will be heading there soon! I highly recommend read more

Currently here with the server nichole d and excuse my language but she is quite the b*tch. She comes to the table doesn't greet us just a full on attitude, when taking our order she is practically yelling "HUH!?" as we speak. As I she walked past I kindly said "excuse me" she looked at me and proceeded to walk away. Not even uttering a word. Just walked right past the table. Like I was a ghost. And I know she heard me because she stared right at me when I said it. On top of all of this she went to her coworkers to talk about us. All because I wanted to ask for a To go box. This kind of behavior in a workplace is quite disgusting!! Leave whatever drama you have at home!! Not to mention when it came to other tables she was serving she had a WHOLE different attitude!!! I truly hope this was not a race issue. I am one to always tip when going to a restaurant, but with this attitude she wasn't getting anything from me ! #notip read more

It's more like a 3.5 but since that doesn't exist we will round up. First time ever and I think if I lived closer I'd probably go back and try again. We got the warm bread and maple syrup butter which was delicious. We quickly ordered and waitress was really nice. Our food came out pretty quickly and my burger was cooked to perfection and was delicious!!! My son was hungry and quickly ate his ribs. After he's eaten almost half I asked to taste and I realize its cold. I asked him and he said yeah they came out like that. He's 16 so he just ate it but their food shouldn't be served mildly warm and I mean mildly. For the type of restaurant they seem to try to be this is unacceptable read more

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I can't remember how long it's been since I've been to J.B. Dawson's. I met some friends for lunch during the week and wanted to keep lunch light. But then this massive Tower of Cobb showed up! Very hefty salad for $16, you could easily make two meals out of this. I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The lettuce was fresh, bacon crisp, loads of blue cheese crumbles, hard boiled egg, tomato, perfectly ripe avocado, topped with a layer of chicken. Not over drenched with dressing and very filling. read more

J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Tower of Cobb - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Went back recently, Had a dish that was Texas Chicken tenders and ribs, OMG I have never had chicken tenders so moist and tender. and the ribs were fall off the bone! My parting comment to my wife was, "I'm trying these again on our next visit, just to see if it was a fluke as to how tender these are. If it's consistent, this is my "go to" dish going forward. Great service as always. read more

We have been going to JB's for a few months now. It has become our "go to" for consistently good food at a decent price and excellent service. My wife and I both joined the email club and the past two visits we enjoyed our free appetizers. This time we chose the crab dip with tortilla chips. That was really good. My wife chose the chicken Chesapeake and she loved it. I ordered the twisted burger...just excellent! I usually don't like shoe string fries but these are perfect. Always hot and crispy...and that ranch dressing is the perfect dip! We always look forward to our date nights at JB Dawson's. read more

All-around solid for a variety of reasons. Checked this place out after all the local smorgasboards were either closed or too packed during a long weekend. This place is definitely a solid option. Pretty straightforward menu with solid fare that was consistent across the board. There was plenty of seating and lots of space between the booths, which worked out for COVID protocols and all. Tried the lobster bisque, which was extremely satisfying for a variety of reasons. They are extremely generous with the lobster and that is definitely a great reason to order this. My strip steak was pretty solid. Well cooked, right temperature and the baked potato and salad sides were all tasty. Literally the entire meal was good and satisfying. The ambiance of this place is on the dark side, but the staff is friendly (albeit a little slow at times). It is a good place for a pleasant evening and some great food. Definitely recommend if you are in the area or considering dining options just outside of the busy/touristy part of Lancaster. read more

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Second time coming there I got a veggie burger, my husband got a burger, and my son got the pulled pork sandwich (all not pictured) everything was delicious again!! read more

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Located in the mall with ample parking just outside Lancaster proper. Food was very fairly priced and good considering. By no means fine dining but exceeded my expectations for a mall restaurant. I had cheese steak egg rolls and bang bang shrimp for an app which I'd both recommend. Also had the lobster bisque special which was a highlight. Loads of tasty lobster in large pieces. Filet Oscar for a meal which was good, however would likely order something of more standard fare on my next trip. Service was ok, seemed like our waiter was relatively new but still friendly and helpful. Managers were walking around and said high and able to assist. Our booth was in poor shape and could use a cushion replacement as it was all ripped up which took away from the ambiance. All in all, I'd return for a meal, but would go elsewhere where for a special night out read more

Great Service. Great food & drink. Always a yes for the filet & baked potato. Highly recommend.

Great tasting food. Prompt service. Pleasant atmosphere. We enjoy every visit. It makes Park City a more positive shopping experience.

The food was excellent. Really enjoyed the ambience as well. I would highly recommend eating here as they have a very good menu, plus a seasonal special menu too. We enjoyed lunch here today, prices were good! The portion sizes were large enough to have leftovers. They have a nice cocktail list but it was too early for me to drink today. read more

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Shoutout to Mario & Maya for working together as a smooth team and attend everyone at the bar because it was pretty busy tonight when we came around 6:00pm. The hostess told us that wait time to dine at a table was 45-50 minutes. Immediately we went straight back to the bar because there were plenty of open seats. Mario gave us pumpernickel bread and maple butter and I felt like the bread was almost soggy inside and a bit chewy when I was eating it. My boyfriend ordered the lobster bisque appetizer and it tasted very fresh and creamy. It wasn't too thick either. Our entrees were overall very good. I ordered filet mignon cooked medium and it was so delicious and tender. Didn't need any A1 sauce. I also got steamed broccoli and my favorite, the shoe string French fries which I wish I would've ordered a double order of to take home because I LOVE the French fries forever and ever My boyfriend ordered the crab cake sandwich and he said it tasted delicious. I believe it because he finished his entire meal before we left! J.B. Dawson's is one of our favorite places to go to on occasion since it is a popular steakhouse. I recommend this place to anyone who comes to the Park City mall read more

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This was one of the best meals I have had in awhile. I had the chicken bruschetta pasta which is one of my favorite things and this place did it AMAZING. My kids split a steak and they devoured it leaving nothing left on their plates. All so good! Our waiter was also very good. read more

What a wonderful relaxing environment. At my age I heard the server tell me something I've never heard before. Asaysha said "We all work together as a team so if you need anything and don't see me you can ask anyone". I was so surprised. The only 2 negatives are 1. My scallops were just not good. 2. My shrimp was also not my favorite. Ronnie was happy with his meal. Make sure to order wisely because it's pricey. read more

J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar - Scallops and shrimp with a loaded baked potato and some bangin good creamed spinach. - Steakhouses Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania