The Dawson Menu

730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
  • To Start

    • Chistorra & Patatas Bravas

      basque style chorizo, fried yukon chips, aleppo pepper, parmesan, chili aioli
      $23.00
    • Crispy Brussels

      hazlenuts, black garlic molasses, pickled fresno, shallots, mustard aioli
      $14.00
    • Sticky Duck Wings

      salsa macha, pickled ginger, scallions, lime, toast, honeycomb
      $20.00
    • Grilled Octopus

      Preserved pepper, chorizo vinaigrette, crispy potato
      $29.00
    • Chicken Fried Lobster

      banana pepper, spicy ranch, lemon
      $28.00
  • Salad

    • Roasted Beets

      roasted beets, citrus, tokyo turnip, bitter greens, brown butter ricotta, candied sunflower seed
      $17.00
    • Wedge Salad

      cello iceberg lettuce, crispy shallot, bacon steak, tomato, point reyes blue cheese, chive, buttermilk dressing (gf)
      $19.00
    • Super Green Salad

      Tuscan kale, spinach, arugula, avocado, quinoa, pepitas, housemade green goddess dressing
      $17.00
  • House Specialties

    • Grilled Fish Tacos

      red fish, arbol salsa, guacamole, coleslaw, tortillas
      $48.00
    • Roasted Chicken

      charred lemon, fingerling potatoes
      $34.00
    • Rigatoni

      pappardelle, rabbit Jus, grana padano
      $25.00
    • Rabbit Pappardelle

      pappardelle, rabbit Jus, grana padano
      $28.00
    • Cavatelli

      vodka sauce, pecorino, cherry tomatoes, basil, Calabrian bread crumbs
      $26.00
    • Coconut Curry

      cashew curry, crispy cashews, braised ginger, scallion (v,gf)
      $26.00
    • Dawson Burger

      white cheddar, bacon jam, house pickles, satyr sauce, tomato, lettuce, griddle onions, fries
      $22.00
    • Seafood Chowder

      $32.00
    • Lamb Shank

      goat cheese polenta, lamb jus, pomegranate relish
      $36.00
  • Steaks & Chops

    • 8oz Filet

      broccolini, herb butter, bordelaise
      $57.00
    • Pork Chop

      apple butter, spiced pumpkin seed, butternut grits, turnip hash
      $38.00
  • Sides

    • Twice Fried Potato

      garlic cream, chives
      $10.00
    • Grilled Carrots

      tumeric yogurt, grilled lemon, black garlic, bird seed
      $13.00
    • Crispy French Fries

      $8.00
    • Focaccia

      garlic oil, butter
      $13.00
  • To Start

    • Fruit Plate

      $8.00
    • Wisconsin Cheese Curds

      beer battered & fried, curry ketchup (v)
      $13.00
    • Chicken Fried Lobster

      banana pepper, spicy ranch, lemon
      $28.00
    • Brunch Empanada

      housemade chorizo, chihuahua cheese, serrano-dill aioli
      $8.00
    • Super Green Salad

      Tuscan kale, spinach, arugula, avocado, quinoa, pepitas, housemade green goddess dressing
      $17.00
    • Breakfast Poutine

      $13.00
  • Brunch Mains

    • Salmon Toastie

      $23.00
    • Crab Cake Benedict

      $28.00
    • Ricotta Pancakes

      $15.00
    • Fried Chicken And Waffles

      sunny side up egg, spicy honey, cheddar & chive waffle
      $22.00
    • Chilaquiles

      salsa roja, ciabatta, crema, onion, queso fresco, guacamole, sunnyside up eggs, pico de gallo
      $17.00
    • Shrimp & Grits

      $21.00
    • Dawson Burger

      white cheddar, bacon jam, house pickles, satyr sauce, tomato, lettuce, griddle onions, fries
      $22.00
  • Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      hook’s aged cheddar, house-cured bacon
      $14.00
    • Bacon

      $6.00
    • Twice Fried Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Sausage

      $6.00
    • Easter Pastries

      $15.00
    • Buttermilk Biscuits

      buttermilk biscuit, speck ham, seasonal jam, whipped butter
      $12.00
    • Monkeybread

      $9.00
    • Crispy French Fries

      $8.00
    • Egg

      $2.00
    • Chorizo

      $6.00
    • Breakfast Potatoes

      $4.00
    • Side Of Waffles

      $8.00
    • Side Fruit

      $5.00
    • Country Style Biscuit

      buttermilk biscuit, speck ham, seasonal jam, whipped butter
      $7.00
    • Fries

      $5.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Kids Fruit

      $6.00
  • Salad

    • Roasted Beets

      roasted beets, citrus, tokyo turnip, bitter greens, brown butter ricotta, candied sunflower seed
      $18.00
    • Wedge Salad

      cello iceberg lettuce, crispy shallot, bacon steak, tomato, point reyes blue cheese, chive, buttermilk dressing (gf)
      $19.00
    • Asparagus Salad

      tuscan kale, spinach, arugula, avocado, quinoa, pepitas, housemade green goddess dressing (gf/v)
      $18.00
    • Super Green Salad

      Tuscan kale, spinach, arugula, avocado, quinoa, pepitas, housemade green goddess dressing
      $17.00

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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