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Dawson's American Bistro and Martinis

1209 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 321-3600
Citysearch
Price:
$$$
Hours:
Daily 11:30am-10:30pm

Editorial Review for Dawson's American Bistro and Martinis – by Elaine Hesse

The Scene
Currently sporting leopard-print carpeting, dark wood and brass trim, Dawson's is a restaurant in transition, with more booths, privacy partitions and other aesthetic alterations planned for the future. When dining here, it's easy to forget that the bright lights and busy traffic of a hotel lobby are just a few steps away.

The Food
The macaroni and cheese with white cheddar, Sonoma goat cheese, roasted tomato and crispy onion crust is comfort food with a gourmet twist. Bistro sandwiches such as pepper-seared flank steak with lemon spinach and horseradish aioli are served open-faced on ciabatta. Salads like a grilled swordfish with dried cranberries and brown sugar pecans and a Southwest cobb are served at lunch, along with heartier entrees. Dinner may feature crispy skin duckling breast, braised veal with risotto, or a juicy hunk of prime rib.

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Insider Tips

Parking

Let the valet park your car and Dawson's will validate for two hours; self-parking costs more.

Know Before You Go

If you park and dine at the Hyatt, the Crest Theatre is just a block or two away.

When to Go

A light bistro menu is offered each night between 10:30pm and 11pm.

User Reviews for Dawson's American Bistro and Martinis

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/24/2003 Posted by cramann

This restaurant located inside the Hyatt in downtown is very good. It's all about the meat. Good steaks and delicious prime rib. Huge portions! Good service and keeps the drinks flowing. A little pricey as it is in a hotel but overall very good.

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Editor's Review

California cuisine served in an Old-World setting with its own martini bar.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Let the valet park your car and Dawson's will validate for two hours; self-parking costs more.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Daily 11:30am-10:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • Californian
  • French

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Online Reservations
  • Breakfast
  • Theater District Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • People Watching
  • Hotel Dining
  • Brunch

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