1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (opens in a new tab) 916-321-3600
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Dinner

Dinner

Starters

Green

  • Dawson’s Caesar Salad

    Sweet gem lettuce, white anchovy olive oil, focaccia crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano, cured egg yolk, house-made Caesar dressing

    $12

    $18

    Marrakesh Express, Martini $20

  • Baby Iceberg Salad

    Toy box tomatoes, slab bacon, scallions, Point Reyes blue cheese, house-made ranch dressing

    $12

    $18

    Don’t Say Vermouth, Martini $21

  • Dawson’s House Salad

    Roasted beets, baby mixed greens oranges, shaved fennel, pecan brittle cypress grove goat cheese orange blossom vinaigrette

    $12

    $18

    Ten Degree, Martini $20

Sea

  • Sterling Sturgeon Caviar

    1 oz caviar, crispy hash browns chives, crème fraîche

    $90

    Pierre Sparr, “Brut Rosé”, Alsace, France $18

  • Dungeness Crab Cakes

    Leek puree, melted leeks, crispy leeks

    $39

    Whispering Angel, Rosé, Provence $17

  • Lobster Mac & Cheese

    Campanelle pasta, lobster, tomatoes, mascarpone, brie cream, fennel, leek, parmesan, sourdough crust

    $34

    Stags’ Leap Winery, Chardonnay, Napa Valley $19

  • *Pan Seared Scallops

    Celery root fondant, apple fennel slaw, apple celery jus, dill oil

    $40

    Cadre, Sauvignon Blanc, Edna Valley $17

  • Market Oysters

    Pineapple shallot mignonette, lemon horseradish, bloody mary cocktail sauce

    Market Price

    Reissdorf Kölsch, Germany $12

Land

  • Onion & Leek Soup

    Gruyere cheese, garlic croutons

    $15

    Terra d’Oro, Pinot Grigio, Clarksburg $12

  • Carbonara Deviled Eggs

    Sauce, parmesan crisp, black pepper

    $15

    Scharffenberger, “Brut”, Anderson Valley $16

  • Steak Tartar

    Soy-cured egg yolk, petit herb salad, grilled bread

    $16

    Tinto Rey, Tempranillo, Dunnigan Hills $13

  • Chef’s Charcuterie Plate

    Collection of 3 cheeses & 3 meats grapes, house made chutney, pecans grainy mustard, marinated olives pickled peppers, sourdough crostini

    $39

    The French Method, Cocktail $15

Main Courses

*Butcher Block

All steaks served with one complimentary choice of crust. Sauce selections & additional crusts are subject to an upcharge

  • Harris Ranch Filet Mignon 8 Oz

    $62

    Man About Town, cocktail $21

  • Prime Angus Ribeye 14 Oz

    $70

    Foppiano Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Russian River $15

  • Prime Angus New York Strip 12 Oz

    $60

    Purlieu, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Le Pich”, Napa Valley $22

  • Australian Wagyu Bavette Steak 8 Oz

    $53

    Godfather Pt. II, cocktail $20

  • Dawson’s Prime Bone-in Porterhouse 22 Oz

    $91

    Billy’s Smoking Gun, cocktail $19

  • Dry Aged Flannery Rib Steak 24 Oz

    $110

    Inkblot, Petite Verdot, Lodi $17

Enhancers

  • El Oscar Style

    $16

  • Jumbo Shrimp, White Wine Butter Sauce

    $14

  • Grilled Buttered Lobster Tail

    $39

  • Point Reyes Blue Cheese & Bacon Jam

    $8

Crusts

  • Black Garlic Butter

    $3

  • Truffle Butter

    $3

  • Horseradish Parsley Butter

    $3

Additional Sauces

  • Béarnaise

    $3

  • Chimichurri

    $3

  • Dawson’s Steak Sauce

    $3

  • Red Wine Demi-Glace

    $3

House Specialties

  • Mary’s Half Chicken

    Roasted root vegetables, trumpet mushroom, parsnip purée, “cog a vin” chicken jus

    $40

    Belle Glos, Pinot Noir “Dairyman”, Russian River $21

  • Seafood Cioppino

    Lobster, scallops, shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, snow crab claws, manila clams, market fish, grilled bread

    $72

    Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma $15

  • Butternut Squash & Kale Pasta

    Tagliatelle, roasted butternut squash, mornay sauce, Pecorino Romano, Moroccan spiced pumpkin seed crumble

    $28

    MacRostie, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast $17

  • Market Fish

    Market Price

    Chef’s Preparation

  • Apple Cider Brined Pork Chop

    Endive & heirloom apple salad, Fiscallini Cheddar dressing, lardons, candied pecans

    $51

    Jackrabbit Bigwig Brown Ale, West Sacramento $10

  • Grilled Rack of Elk

    Red wine braised cabbage, parsnip purée, spiced demi, forest oil, potato pave

    $65

    Duchesse de Bourgogne- Cherry, Belgium $12

  • *Chef’s Burger

    American wagyu beef, Point Reyes Toma Cheese, shaved red onions, heirloom tomato, sweet gem lettuce, black garlic aioli, house-made pickle, sesame seed brioche truffle, parmesan French Fries

    $29

    Saison Dupont, Belgium $10

Sides

  • Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, Bacon Vinaigrette, Chives

    $9

    $13

  • Wild Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme

    $9

    $13

  • Fried Cauliflower, Anchovy Lemon Vinaigrette, Mint

    $9

    $13

  • Dawson’s Creamed Spinach

    $9

    $13

  • Truffle Parmesan French Fries

    $9

    $13

  • Classic Whipped Potatoes

    $9

    $13

  • Loaded Baked Potato

    $14