Dawson's Steakhouse Menu

1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Salads

    • Dawson's Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Capers, White Anchovy, Cured Egg Yolk, Garlic Croutons, San Joaquin Gold Cheese. Wine Pairing: ZD, Chardonnay, Napa $16
      $10.00
    • Wedge Salad

      Baby Iceberg, House Made Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Bacon Croutons. Wine Pairing: Caramel Road, Riesling, Monterey $10
      $10.00
    • Baby Beet Salad

      Whipped Goat Cheese, Shaved Carrot, Preserved Orange, Pistachio. Wine Pairing: Bouchaine, Pinot Noir, Napa $13
      $11.00
    • Warm Baby Kale Salad

      Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Pecans, Heirloom Apples, Lardons. Wine Pairing: Mer Soleil, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia $13
      $11.00
  • Sea

    • Market Oysters

      Spicy House Cocktail Sauce, Smoked Soy Sauce, Yuzu Mignonette. Wine Pairing: Groth, Chardonnay, Napa $12. Available in 1/2 Doz and 1 Doz
    • Black Mussels

      Tomato, Grilled Bread, Fennel and Roasted Garlic Broth. Wine Pairing: Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay, Sonoma $12
      $16.00
    • Dungeness Crab Cakes

      Shaved Kohlrabi and Blood Orange Slaw, Saffron Aioli. Wine Pairing: Cakebread Cellers, Chardonnay, Napa $18
      $17.00
    • Grilled Stuffed Calamari

      Braised Chard, Scallop Mousse, Salsa Verde, Micro Basil. Wine Pairing: MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Noir, Russian River $11
      $16.00
  • Land

    • Steak Tartare

      Persimmon Jam, Black Garlic Gastrique, Quail Egg, House Made Cracker. Wine Pairing: Frank Family, Pinot Noir, Napa $13
      $18.00
    • Dawson's Deviled Eggs

      Pickled Mustard Seed, Shaved Jalapeno, Espelette Pepper. Wine Pairing: Swanson, Pinot Grigio, Napa $14
      $11.00
    • Onion Soup

      Gruyere, Parmesan, Chives, Garlic Croutons. Wine Pairing: Provenance Vineyards, Merlot, Napa $14
      $10.00
    • German Butterball Potato Soup

      Maple-Amber Ale Syrup, Chive, wild Golden Char Roe. Wine Pairing: Firestone, Double Barrel Ale, Paso Robles $6
      $10.00
  • Specialty Meats

    • 28 Day Dry Aged Porterhouse For Two - Flannery Beef

      Choice of Two Small Sides. Wine Pairing: Miner Family Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $16
      $120.00
    • Bone-In Ribeye - Brandt Beef

      Wine Pairing: Stags Leap Artemis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $20
      $45.00
    • Filet - Brandt Beef

      Wine Pairing: Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles $18
      $35.00
    • New York Strip - Brandt Beef

      Wine Pairing: Pahlmeyer, Red Blend, "Jayson" Napa Valley $20
      $36.00
    • Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin - Sun Fed Ranch

      Wine Pairing: Duckhorn, Zinfandel, "Decoy", Sonoma County $14
      $38.00
    • American Kobe Flat Iron - Snake River

      Wine Pairing: Hess, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $15
      $35.00
    • 28 Day Dry Aged Kansas City Strip - Flannery Beef

      Wine Pairing: Stags Leap Artemis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $20
      $43.00
    • Salt Crusted Prime Rib

      Wine Pairing: Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma County $13
      $28.00
    • Bone-In Pork Chop - Mangalista Pork

      Hazelnut Finished. Wine Pairing: Melville, Syrah, Santa Barbara $15
      $35.00
  • House Specialties

    • Mary's All Natural Chicken

      Half Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding. Wine Pairing: Emmolo, Merlot, Napa Valley $15
      $30.00
    • Superior Farms Lamb Loin Chop

      Glazed Baby Carrots, Red Wine and Mint Jus. Wine Pairing: Melville, Syrah, Santa Barbara $15
      $40.00
    • Seafood Cioppino

      Lobster, Scallops, Mussels, Manila Clams, Market Fish, King Crab. Wine Pairing: Zaca Mesa, Z Cuvee, Santa Ynez Valley $10
      $42.00
    • Cavatelli Pasta

      Wild Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella. Wine Pairing: MacMurray, Pinot Noir, Russian River $11
      $24.00
    • Local Market Fish

      Chef's Preparation
    • Dawson's Burger

      SunFed Beef, Brioche Bun, Bacon Aioli, Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar, Duck Fat Fries. Wine Pairing: Ruhstaller, 1881 Red Ale, Sacramento $6
      $20.00
  • Crusts

    • Foie Gras Butter

    • Black Truffle Butter

    • Horseradish Parsley Butter

    • Bone Marrow

  • Sauce

    • Dawson's Steak Sauce

    • Bearnaise

    • Bleu Cheese & Madeira

    • Chimichurri

    • Red Wine Reduction

  • Sides

    • Loaded Baked Potato

      $10.00
    • Hand Cut Duck Fat Fries

      Bacon Jam Aioli
      $10.00
  • Enhancers

    • Maine Lobster Tail

      $14.00
    • Alaskan King Crab

      $13.00
    • Jumbo Prawns

      $12.00
    • Seared Scallops

      $12.00
  • Desserts

    • Chocolate Bread Pudding

      Bittersweet Chocolate, Creme Anglaise
      $9.00
    • Vo's Famous Carrot Cake

      House Made Caramel, Carrot Chips
      $9.00
    • Dawson's Cheesecake

      Cranberry Spiced Compote
      $9.00
    • Chocolate Souffle

      Creme Anglaise. Please allow 15 minutes bake time
      $9.00
    • Heirloom Apple Tart

      Oatmeal Crisp, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
      $9.00
    • Creme Brulee

      Please ask for daily flavor
      $9.00
  • Coffee

    • Old Soul Coffee (French Press)

      Seasonal Blends of Boutique & Fresh Coffee
      $5.00

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