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J.B. Dawson's Restaurant & Bar

4.1 (416 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Seared Ahi Tuna*
Vanessa N.

If you know me, you know I loveee a good salad and cocktail. This Ahi Tuna Caesar Salad was fireeee. JB Dawsons has sooo many great food options, it's perfect for a family gathering where everyone likes something different! Be prepared for leftovers, their portions are big!!

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Miche

My bff and I came for a nice cheese burger and a house salad. The service was amazing. Delicious and fresh ice tea. The cheese burger was yummy and hit the spot!

Angela R.

Walking in I felt so cozy & comfortable like if I was sitting in my living room. I kinda expected someone to hand me a blankie & pass me the remote. I got seated right away & wasted no time ordering the "twisted shrimp" (planko covered fried,crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy spicy sauce laid out on a bed of lettuce) as my appetizer. For my entree,I went all in & chose chicken tenders,1/2 a rack of ribs(pork),mashed potatoes,& fries. I def was getting a doggie bag. My app came out 1st of course as it should.I felt like a puppy w/ my tongue drooling out. The shrimp were really small which was a bummer. However, the flavor was there & the creamy,spicy sauce was giving. My entree came out shortly after but not too fast. I needed to sulk in my app. My plate was humongous. I felt like I was in a man vs. food challenge.The ribs were well done but that's the way I like it. The meat was falling off the bones. Superb like a chef's kiss.I wish it did have more BBQ sauce but it probably would've took away from the flavor.The mashed potatoes were creamy & had the right amount of seasoning. The chicken tenders & fries were crispy & bursted my tastebuds w/ every bite. I also treated myself to a virgin pina colada. It was perfection in a cup. Not too sweet ,just right. I def wasn't counting my calories. My waitress was A1 like the steak sauce. She was @ our every call & command swooping in before we could even ask for we needed. The kind of service that made me wonder if she was telepathic like Cleo(the psychic).

Crab dip and chips
Kimberly H.

I haven't been here in years so this is a nostalgic restaurant for me. The crab dip is really good and my friend loved her dish , I got the bruschetta chicken pasta dish but I wasn't thrilled about it. The service was great though and friendly staff.

Thai Steak Noodle Salad (Feature Menu Item)
Joanna D.

This place was packed on a Friday night! 40 min wait and the bar was also hopping! Our waitress was really nice and we started off with some signature drinks. We got the honey Sriracha brussels sprouts for appetizer, and they were so flavorful! For dinner, I opted for the twisted burger with a side of mac & cheese. The burger was cooked perfection, and the mac & cheese was so creamy and delicious. my husband got the special which was a steak and stirfry noodle dish which was also very tasty. I would definitely come back again!

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Took longer to get a table than I expected since we were early for our reservation. Food and drinks are always good, though.

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Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. Would recommend for a nice night out or to celebrate a birthday.

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Always a great meal, lunch or dinner, evidence the hard to get reservation. Go and enjoy a meal and GREAT service.

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