Reviews


At present, there are 9642 reviews available from 11 website(s). The mean score for The Dawson is 4.5, implying that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests.

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 9642 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Curt
24.02.2022 - 12:13

First time visit. Lovely service and food. Plus special birthday attention!

Isaiah
24.02.2022 - 12:13

While I recognize our experience was not the norm for the Dawson (pre-fixed menu for Valentines Day), the food was incredibly overpriced and clearly prepared we...

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Rachelle
24.02.2022 - 12:13

Red velvet cake is the best dessert I’ve ever had.

Tod
24.02.2022 - 12:13

Loved the food and the atmosphere at Dawson! Get the Moroccan Meatballs and Chicken Fried Lobster!

Carlos
24.02.2022 - 12:13

AWESOME! I'll definitely dine here again. We ended up sitting at the bar and having a drink and a couple of appetizers. Great food, great ambiance, great servic...

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The Dawson restaurant offers a mixed dining experience, with some guests finding it too loud, pricey, and with mediocre food, while others are impressed by the great service, unique menu options, and atmosphere. The vibe is described as fun and unique, with a seasonally varying menu and attentive servers. Some highlights include perfectly cooked scallops, creative cocktails, and delicious dishes such as halibut and cauliflower curry. Outdoor seating is desired, but traffic noise can be a drawback. Overall, The Dawson is recommended for those seeking a hip dining experience with a modern atmosphere and excellent customer service.

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Sarah
11.10.2024 - 12:16

Beautiful outdoor space and lots of seating! I got the burger with egg which was delicious and the cookie skillet was divineeee. Super sweet but tasty. The rico...

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Owen
11.10.2024 - 12:16

Ambiance, ambiance, ambiance! That was the theme of The Dawson. The patio was lovely and as the sun set behind the skyscrapers of Chicago, it became all the mor...

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Jessica
11.10.2024 - 12:16

The Dawson is a go-to brunch spot of mine with one of the prettiest patios in the city! This time around, I ordered the burger with an egg on top which was so g...

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Phil
11.10.2024 - 12:16

1.5 hour wait for our food Food undercooked Ingredients were wrong in our food. This was the second time it's happened. Won't ever go back.

Tina
11.10.2024 - 12:16

this place is huge, chic, and has a nice patio what's not to like? the service was good and the food was excellent. i ordered the wood fired oysters. the oyster...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 536 reviews
DeneturisO
17.07.2024 - 13:32

One word “Awesome”. There is no other way to explain my experience here .

Rona
17.07.2024 - 13:32

Patio, service and food were excellent. It was in the afternoon and there was a lot of traffic noise. My wife and I are looking forward to coming back for an ev...

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AmandaK
17.07.2024 - 13:32

Our waiter was excellent! Brunch menu had a fun selection of options, everyone enjoyed their meal. I especially appreciated the Tiny Tini $5 boozy beverage opti...

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maryB
17.07.2024 - 13:32

Our food was delicious! The patio at the Dawson is lovely! Only issue was the 2nd ****** Mary my husband ordered took forever, but Michael the manager took it o...

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attabeck
17.07.2024 - 13:32

Wonderful fish tacos. Spicy coke slaw beware, but good.

INT Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 3443 reviews
Loren
22.07.2023 - 10:58

Dawson for Brunch blew us away! Every person who greets you is warm and welcoming and the service remains stellar throughout your dining experience! Shout out t...

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Andrea
22.07.2023 - 10:58

Our party of four came in for brunch on Sunday. We made a reservation for 10:30 (when they opened) and were seated immediately. The building and restaurant itse...

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Penny
22.07.2023 - 10:58

Great place. Good food and music on the patio. Really good menu!

Miranda
22.07.2023 - 10:58

Wonderful service, friendly staff, and food that left me speechless. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and I've never had acorn squash with such a perfect tex...

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Natalie
22.07.2023 - 10:58

OMG. The lamb shank was simply superb. Loved it! The chicken fried lobster was outstanding. Even the beets and parsnip appetizer was quite tasty! And the butter...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 798 reviews
Mika
22.08.2023 - 15:34

1st day vacationing chicago and landed into this really nice bar! Nice vibe and cozy! Drinks are phenomenal. Definitely try the drink called GTO! The owner is v...

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Anna
22.08.2023 - 15:34

Worst cocktails I’ve had in Chicago.There was a rat running around the patio.Focaccia was delicious though!

ColleenC
22.08.2023 - 15:34

1st visit for the 4 of us and we'd all been wanting to go here. We were not disappointed! It's a contemporary American spot with excellent food the menu varies...

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JosephC
22.08.2023 - 15:34

Not a good experience. Been there and The Gage plenty of times this was awful.

OpenTable
22.08.2023 - 15:34

Not great service and not a great meal! Loved the focaccia bread but a few of us got the burger and agreed it tasted weird

Google
4.6 ★ from 1397 reviews
Joseph
16.11.2023 - 18:55

Everything about this place is great (Traducido por Google) Todo sobre este lugar es genial.

Max
16.11.2023 - 18:55

Lights out customer service. Food and drinks are outstanding and appropriately priced. Management staff engaged in the operation. (Traducido por Google) Apaga l...

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Petar
16.11.2023 - 18:55

Great place, excellent food and service. Really recomend it. (Traducido por Google) Gran lugar, excelente comida y servicio. Realmente lo recomiendo.

Jimmy
16.11.2023 - 18:55

餐點很有特色也好吃 Fusion 的美式餐廳 客人非常多 現場很吵,講話都必須很大聲 十足美式風格 推薦

Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 197 reviews
Gastroranking-US
4.2 ★ from 1469 reviews

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