Dawson’s Steakhouse
Dawson's Steakhouse is on the first floor of the Hyatt Regency Sacramento at 1209 L St, open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. The menu is built around a butcher block of steaks, from a Harris Ranch filet mignon to a 24 oz dry aged rib steak, with a wine suggestion beside every dish. The menus below are from photos taken in January 2025, including the $45 Dine Downtown tasting menu.
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Menu
Dinner
Added January 15, 2025 · From menu photos
Starters: Sea
- Pan Seared Scallops 38 Creamy walnut sauce, pomegranate, roasted poblano & fennel confit. Wine pairing: MacRostie, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 17
- Dungeness Crab Cakes 37 Horseradish caper remoulade, Granny Smith apple & fennel slaw. Wine pairing: Groth, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 20
- Chilled Shrimp Cocktail 21 Poached shrimp, lemon, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce. Wine pairing: Swanson, Pinot Grigio, San Benito, 16
- Lobster Mac & Cheese 31 Campanelle pasta, lobster, leek confit, Brie cheese, baby sweet peppers. Wine pairing: Newton, Chardonnay, "Skyside", Sonoma, 13
- Sterling Sturgeon Caviar 80 1 ounce caviar, toasted brioche, chives, crème fraiche. Wine pairing: Roederer Estate, "Brut", Anderson Valley, 18
- Market Oysters MP Pineapple shallot mignonette, lemon, Bloody Mary cocktail sauce. Wine pairing: Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 12
Starters: Salad
- Dawson's Caesar Salad 10 / 18 Sweet Gem lettuce, white anchovy, olive oil focaccia crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano, cured egg yolk, house-made Caesar dressing. Wine pairing: Ca'Momi, Chardonnay, Napa, 18
- Baby Iceberg Salad 10 / 18 Toy Box tomatoes, slab bacon, scallions, Point Reyes blue cheese, house-made ranch dressing. Wine pairing: Seaglass, Riesling, Monterey, 13
- Dawson's House Salad 10 / 18 Baby mixed greens, toasted hazelnuts, honey poached pears, Gorgonzola, pear vinaigrette. Wine pairing: Swanson, Pinot Grigio, San Benito, 16
- Warm Mushroom Salad 14 Crispy leeks, arugula, frisée. Wine pairing: Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 12
Starters: Land
- Onion & Leek Soup 14 Gruyere cheese, garlic croutons. Wine pairing: Kunde, Merlot, Sonoma, 15
- Dawson's Croquettes 23 Yukon potato & Manchego croquette, black truffle aioli, summer truffles. Wine pairing: Ca'Momi, Chardonnay, Napa, 18
- Dawson's Deviled Eggs 14 Kimchi, togarashi, green onions. Wine pairing: Seaglass, Riesling, Monterey, 13
- Beef Carpaccio 23 Filet mignon, enoki mushrooms, marinated artichokes, Toma cheese, caper berries, horseradish crema. Wine pairing: Rancho Sisquoc, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 16
- Chef's Charcuterie Plate 35 Collection of 3 cheeses & 3 meats, grapes, house made chutney, pecans, grainy mustard, marinated olives, pickled peppers, sourdough crostini. Wine pairing: Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, 18
Butcher Block
All steaks served with one complimentary choice of crust, and one complimentary choice of sauce. Additional crusts & sauce selections are subject to an upcharge.
- Harris Ranch Filet Mignon 8oz 58 Wine pairing: Faust, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 26
- C.A.B. Ribeye 14oz 65 Wine pairing: Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 40
- C.A.B. New York Strip 12oz 56 Wine pairing: Purlieu, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Le Pich", Napa Valley, 22
- Australian Wagyu Bavette Steak 8oz 50 Wine pairing: Melville, Syrah, "Verna's Vineyard", Santa Barbara, 19
- Dawson's Bone-In Porterhouse 22oz 85 Wine pairing: Brady, Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles, 15
- Dry Aged Flannery Rib Steak 24oz 100 Wine pairing: Foppiano Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Russian River, 15
- Vande Rose Duroc Pork Chop 15oz 44 Wine pairing: Marietta, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Armé", North Coast, 18
- Grilled Rack of Elk 75 Wine pairing: Dough, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, 15
Crusts
- Black Garlic Butter 3
- Truffle Butter 3
- Horseradish Parsley Butter 3
Additional Sauces
- Béarnaise 4
- Chimichurri 4
- Salsa Macha 4
- Red Wine Demi-Glace 4
Enhancers
- El Oscar Style 14
- Jumbo Shrimp, White Wine Butter Sauce 12
- Grilled Buttered Lobster Tail 36
House Specialties
- Pan Roasted Mary's Half Chicken 35 Mushroom Gruyere bread pudding, braised rainbow chard, French mustard sauce. Wine pairing: Cold Spring, Cinsault, "Swansborough", El Dorado, 17
- Seafood Cioppino 69 Lobster, scallops, shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, snow crab claws, Manila clams, market fish, grilled bread. Wine pairing: Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma, 15
- Butternut Squash & Kale Pasta 27 Tagliatelle, roasted butternut squash, Mornay sauce, Pecorino Romano, Moroccan spiced pumpkin seed crumble. Wine pairing: MacRostie, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 17
- Barbeque Glazed Cauliflower 28 Point Reyes Toma mac & cheese, braised rainbow chard. Wine pairing: Atlas Peak, American Super Tuscan, Napa Valley, 18
- Market Fish MP Chef's preparation
- Chef's Burger 29 American Wagyu beef, Point Reyes Toma cheese, shaved red onions, heirloom tomato, Sweet Gem lettuce, remoulade sauce, house made pickle, sesame seed brioche, truffle Parmesan French fries. Wine pairing: Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, "Dairyman", Russian River, 21
Sides
18% service charge added for parties of 6 or more.
- Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, Bacon Jam, Local IPA 8 / 13
- Wild Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme 8 / 13
- Green Beans Almondine, Rosemary Marcona Almonds 8 / 13
- Dawson's Creamed Spinach 8 / 13
- Roasted Cauliflower, Whipped Feta, Aleppo Chili 8 / 13
- Sweet Potato Steak Fries, Salsa Macha, Cotija Cheese 8 / 13
- Classic Whipped Potatoes 8 / 13
- Loaded Baked Potato 13
Seasonal
Added January 15, 2025 · From menu photos
1st Course
$45 tasting menu. Optional wine pairing, additional $30. Only available during Dine Downtown, January 10th-19th, 2025.
- Duck Confit Pot Pie Herb drop biscuits, black truffle veloute. Wine pairing: Rancho Sisquoc, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
- Tako-Taco Peruvian octopus ceviche, avocado, green onion, saffron potato, crispy wonton, aji chili mayo. Wine pairing: Alvinte, Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain
2nd Course
- Balsamic Tamari Braised Shortrib Celery root puree, roasted heirloom carrots, charred cipollini onions. Wine pairing: Marietta, "Armé", Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast
- Market Fish Pistachio dukkah spice, braised heirloom beans, tasso ham, butternut squash chutney. Wine pairing: MacRostie, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
3rd Course
- Chestnut Mont Blanc Japanese sweet potato custard, hazelnut financier, chestnut-vanilla bean cream, hojicha crème anglaise
- Chocolate Olive Oil Marquise Seka Hills olive oil curd, flakey sea salt, croissant rusk
Past menus
- Seasonal · January 16, 2019 From menu photos
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