Classic foods prepared in a comfortable and contemporary atmosphere.

Step into Dawson’s with its rich mahogany walls, stylish atmosphere and big comfortable chairs and enjoy the creations of Executive Chef Jason Poole and his culinary team.

Dawson's is a lively restaurant and bar featuring prime rib, hand cut steaks, hearty side dishes and a creative wine list.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

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3 stars

(6)

2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento Reviews List

Review 1 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great restaurant

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/06/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"what a surprise, I have always overlooked this place for dining when going to the theater and was really impressed. My filet was perfectly cooked. Great salad too. Our waiter was very professional and helpful. Will return."

Dined on 6/06/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 2 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Made to perfection

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Dinner was extraordinary! Best dining experience in quite some time! Can't wait to come back!"

Dined on 6/04/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 3 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent experience

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Dawson's. As guests in the hotel for the evening it was convenient not to have to travel for a quality dining experience to share our romantic weekend away. The staff and our waiter were all extremely attentive but not annoying as well as friendly and polite. The food was delicious and the presentations were appealing also."

Dined on 5/31/2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 4 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Phenomenal Dining Experience

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We chose Dawsons for its proximity to the Theatre as we were seeing Les Miserables. The waiter was friendly, professional, and knowlegeable. Each person in our six-person party ordered a different item and we were all impressed with the presentation, delivery, and taste. We are alreay looking for a reason to return. AND our parking validated."

Dined on 5/31/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 5 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Not just for steaks

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We Always go there for steaks and prime rib, but wow, their fish dishes were great. My husband let me taste his salmon on corn purée, which was outstanding. My halibut special with a light dusting of cumin, fennel, and one other herb was served with a yogurt cucumber sauce that was such a great pairing. We will be back!"

Dined on 5/31/2013

Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 6 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice surprise for a hotel !

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/26/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Was truly looking for a prime rib and would have never considered a hotel steak house unless desperate! Luckily open table showed this as a 4.5 star so we took the chance.. The oysters were insane - huge! 12 was way too many for the two of us. They were a meal in themselves.. But the prime rib was to DIE for!!! Perfectly cooked and very tasty!. My friend had the halibut, which was equally as awesome.. he was done eating it before i really got started! Our server was AWESOME.. Very attentive, but not in the way. Knew his stuff on the menu from the bar and the kitchen! Would highly recommend this place!"

Dined on 5/26/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 7 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day Magic

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"You treated her right and had what she wanted to eat and drink. What more could a guy request from one of his favorite restaurants?"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 8 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great for A Date

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My lady friend and I dined at Dawsons prior to attending a concert at the Community Center. The setting was not only convenient, with parking in the building and the Community Center next door, but also, the food and service were excellent, and the ambience upscale and mellow. We had a great time, enjoyed our meal and the servers' lavish attention to detail. We highly recommend Dawsons for a special occasion."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 9 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always great!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful prime rib meal. Have been here many times-never disappointed. Excellent service!"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

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Review 10 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great job!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/05/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Celebrated my Birthday there - everything was great (food, service, ambiance) - thank you - we'll come back there soon!"

Dined on 5/05/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Top 1000 contributor

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 12/29/2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I think Dawson's wants to be a really nice restaurant, but it's just not quite making it. We were given old, out-of-date menu's & it wasn't realized until after we were served our food! So, needless to say, things were not as we expected. It's so convenient to the Community Center, & the hotel, that they really should try harder."

Dined on 12/29/2012

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Review 12 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wine dinners are the way to go!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/17/2013

2003

Dined on 04/17/2013

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We attended the Eponymous wine dinner at Dawson's after dining there before theatre the week before. The price was almost identical, although we got our money's worth at the wine dinner whereas we felt the regular ala carte menu was very pricey for what one got. The beef cheek and braised ox tail was spectacular. The four wines served with the meal complimented each dish reasonable well, and pours were not stingy, although the Cabernet Franc with the carrot cake dessert did not work, in my opinion. My advice is to skip the regular ala carte menu service and do indeed attend the third Wednesday wine dinners. You will not be disappointed based on our experience this week, and the prix fixe pricing is reasonable."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2003

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Review 13 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not worth the price

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2013

2003

Dined on 04/11/2013

2003

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had not dined at Dawson's for a while and decided to check out Chef Poole's changes before attending theatre at the Community Center. The food was good, but certainly not worth the inflated prices charged. Our waiter was old school and attentive without being overbearing. Would give service five stars except that as soon as a plate was emptied it was whisked from the table, leaving a sole diner with a plate in front of them. Rude, but that's the way of most restaurants operate nowadays. We were invited to attend a wine dinner the following week and did indeed go to check out the difference in food and presentation."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2003

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Review 14 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always one of our favorite

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2013

2009

Dined on 04/12/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always one of our favorite Sacramento restaurants. Some of the best service in Sacramento and the food is always wonderful. Truly one of the finer hotel restaurants in Norther California."

Dined on 04/12/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 15 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overpriced and my meal was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overpriced and my meal was not that good."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 16 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We did like the restaurant,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We did like the restaurant, service was excellent and the food was very good. However, way too pricey. We eat out a lot and frequently in the midtown section and we have had better food for a better value. We would recommend but with the caveat that it is more expensive than it should be."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 17 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had the roll back dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had the roll back dinner special for two that they had for the night. Our filet was cooked perfectly. The shrimp was very tasty. The soup was very hot, just the way I like it and the small crab louie was a great way to start the whole meal. We also ordered the crab cakes on the side. It was outstanding as well. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and the service was top notch. My water also never dropped past the half full level:) Thanks!"

Dined on 04/06/2013

2011

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 18 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I gave Dawson's a "good" rating

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I gave Dawson's a "good" rating even though my wife said her steak was "chewy". Normally, this is a very good place to eat so I'll give it pass this time."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2012

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Review 19 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had the leg of lamb which

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2005

Dined on 03/23/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had the leg of lamb which was very good. My wife had the prime rib in which she was disappointed. She didn't even finish it because it was difficult to chew."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2005

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 20 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We continue to enjoy Dawson's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2013

2008

Dined on 03/25/2013

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We continue to enjoy Dawson's because of the outstanding service we always receive there. I feel the prices are beyond the reach of many people and this is evident by the many empty tables. We are not pleased with some of the changes to the menu, particularly the side dishes!"

Dined on 03/25/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion

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Review 21 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lobster Mac & Cheese - heavenly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Lobster Mac & Cheese - heavenly sinful.
Swordfish was very moist - cooked just right
Spinach salad - great combination of flavors

I was a happy diner."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 22 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was wonderful from

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2000

Dined on 03/02/2013

2000

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything was wonderful from the large bowl of steamed mussles in a fennel seafood sauce, a warm spinach salad, a perfectly cooked filet and my wife just loved the special Monk Fish. The service was the absolute best. We had a rather loud chatty neighbor but that certainly was not the restaurants fault."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2000

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 23 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always excellent service with

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/27/2013

2008

Dined on 02/27/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Always excellent service with a friendly, accessible demeanor. Food is quite elegant, just a bit pricey!"

Dined on 02/27/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find

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Review 24 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

we went the night before valentine'

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2006

Dined on 02/13/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"we went the night before valentine's day, which I highly recommend. great, if not better service, plus we practically had the place to ourselves."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2006

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 25 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Could be better.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The restaurant was surprisingly empty on a Saturday night, which was fine because we wanted a quiet atmosphere for our dinner. The service was pretty good, but not the most attentive. The food itself was a mixture of very good dishes to just okay. The crab cake was quite good. The fillet mignon was good; tender. The wild mushroom side dish was to die for. The crab mac and cheese was pretty good. Now... my prime rib was overdone for medium rare. I didn't even finish it because of the chewiness. The little caramelized onion, roasted garlic, and tomato that came with the dish were good. Our bread pudding was on the house, but it was nothing memorable. All in all, 3 stars for a celebration dinner that could've been better."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 26 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Cash Cowboy! (ain't no broke back)

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Not what I expected. Food was good but other customers were stuck up and starring at my date and I. The waiter kinda gave off the same impression as well. I guess none of them have ever seen a cowboy with money before. It turned into a joke for us and was entertaining. I dont know who they think they are but I know they wouldn't make it outside all this concrete. LMFAO!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 27 for Dawson's - Hyatt Regency Sacramento

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Romantic 5 stars!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service and food was amazing! I recommend you tryDawson's! We went for Valentines Day and the pre fixmenu was fantastic!! You won't be sorry!Loved everything !!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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