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    Dawson's Bar & Grill

    4.2 (304 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken Piccata
    Danelle W.

    5 stars Dawson's Bar & Grill in Dixon never disappoints! The staff is always friendly, and the service is top-notch--quick and attentive without being overbearing. Another great meal here: the Chicken Piccata was a delicious with that bright, lemony sauce, and the Ragin' Cajun pasta had just the right spicy kick. Yum! It's exactly why we keep coming back every time we're heading to or from the Bay Area--this is our reliable stop for consistently delicious food in a cozy, historic spot.

    Paul W.

    This is our third time dining here for lunch, and this time around we went with breakfast options. It wasn't too busy when we arrived but it really started to pick up not long after. The pancakes my wife had smelled really good and she enjoyed them. The biscuit and gravy I started with was fantastic. Fresh biscuit and the gravy had a nice spicy kick to it. The presentation of the chicken and waffles was a thing of beauty! It also came with eggs, crispy bacon, and fresh blueberries. The exterior of the waffle had a nice crisp while fluffy in inside and a sweet touch to the taste. The chicken was very tender and juicy. If anything, I wish maybe the chicken would've had a little more crisp to it because the parts that were crispy had great flavor and crunch. It was still very good and I would order it again. My wife loved her California Omelet too. Thank you to our server Gina for her friendly hospitality. We enjoy coming here for the laid back atmosphere and delicious food.

    Pinky N.

    Dawson's is always a great go-to for meeting my girlfriends for dinner! We love the ambience and great service. My favorite meal is the macaroni with bacon and jalapeño. It is deliciously creamy with just enough heat for my liking. And I always have half for lunch the next day. It's perfect. If you want a family-friendly option that also works for date-night or girls' night, Dawson's is a great choice!!

    Rajin pasta!
    Patricia M.

    Great service! Favorite appetizer...Steak bites and dinner Rajin Pasta is wonderful! 10/10!! Ambiance is fun, great Old fashion and mojitos!

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    Jody W.

    Had a great time with Josh at Trivia night with my mom. Easton was a great server. Mom had veggie pizza and Arnold Palmer and I had Asian Chicken salad no peppers or walnuts but add bacon bits with different flavored lemonades. Yummy.....both entrees were great. Mom has a third of my salad and I had 2 pieces of her pizza. Stayed for all 3 rounds and got 3td place- $5 card to Dutch Bros. Will be back (probably alone) for paint night Saturday ....will just sip on lemonade lol. Keep up with the fun free events... It sets you apart from all other local restaurants. Bring back Bingo night! And don't forget to add potatoe skins to your staters .. I'd pay $8 for 6...lol. Thx again for a wonderful dining experience.

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    Tiara J.

    Once again great food, quick service & nice vibes. Will definitely be coming back again.

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    David M.

    The food was REALLY good, the service is excellent, and the establishment is very nicely decorated. A great place to stop by on the weekend.

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    Fondaffection B.

    We were blown away by Dawson's Bar and Grill! The vibe was great! Everyone greeted us with a smile and service was quick and very efficient! We chose the Pastrami Sandwich with seasoned fries and OMG, the pretzel bun was so soft and complemented the super lean pastrami stacked up inside!! We loved everything about our meal and to top it all off...the entire place is absolutely SPOTLESS. INCLUDING THE BATHROOM! We will definitely be back. And we live an hour away. Totally worth it!!!

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    Laureto M.

    It's nice, cool & quiet when we went on a Thursday afternoon. Had TV's with sports game on. Food and beer is good. Nice people and good service. Thank you!

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    Consistently great food & service all in a comfy cool vibe ! Thanks again Dawson's !!

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    Great burger and fries. Clean and inviting. Locally owned. Greg and Jill did a great job reviving the old bar and grill

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    My 1st visit today. Great french onion soup and best pastrami sandwich I have had in years! I wil be going back!!!

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    Probably one of the best burgers I've had in this area. Also the customer service was really really god

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    Shrimp tacos were awesome. Great place for lunch. Service staff was very fast and friendly

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    Ask the Community - Dawson's Bar & Grill

    Are kids allowed here?

    Yes we are children friendly, you may sit anywhere as long as food is being served. We do have a back area for families if they want to dine separate from the bar area.… Read more

    Open on easter?

    Yes we are from 9:00a to 9:00p & we will be having some Easter specials.

    Can I make a mothers day reservation?

    Can I watch Monday night football here? Any happy hour specials?

    There are TVs around the bar showing popular games. I believe Happy Hour runs 4-6. They have a happy hour menu with a few snacks & small plate options. Draft beers & specialty cocktails are $1 off.

    Hi Dawson's How long have you been in business?

    The new owners reopened it in January 2018. The previous owner had it for many years prior. In fact I cant remember Dawsons ever not being there. They used to just sell breakfast and then the bar was open until late. It has been classed up a bit!

    Happy hour specials?

    Tuesday through Friday 4 to 6p

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    This place is a joke!!! My husband and I were downtown for the car show and after looking at them…read moreall decided we would get a drink. We chose lukes because it was close by. We walked in and there was a dark haired woman and a short haired woman behind the bar. I said hello and they didn't even look at us!! The dark haired one walked by us two time's while we sat at the bar and didn't acknowledge us once!! Now if it had been busy in there then I wouldn't be writing this but there was literally six other people sitting there drinking!! We waited for about three minutes and said, let's go to Buds!!! You would think with a big event going on downtown they would be happy to see customers!!! One of the first things you should do when a customer walks thru the door is greet them with a simple hello or a smile!! We walked down the street to Buds and they were packed, standing room only but we were acknowledged with a smile and had drinks in our hands in about three minutes!!! Service at lukes 0, service at Buds 10+ my advice would be to hire new bartenders!!

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    Brandi!! Waitress!!! ... or lack there of, kicked us out of the restaurant following us outside…read moreYELLING at us in the street "don't come back". We were great customers eating there twice a week. She should be fired, but she won't because the manager didn't give a crap. We now go to Cattlemens, Dawson's or Jacky's which is a block away. Full bar and excellent customer service. They serve American food as well. You know, we asked for the manager and she was said to be too busy and it would take a couple days to get a call back. Well, that never happened. Food is not very good, always over cooked. Waiters other than Brandi are great. So manager doesn't manage! Either doesn't care or doesn't have time for the customer. She followed us out the door yelling don't come back. Enough said! The food has fallen way down. Way down!!!! 1 star at best. Everything is over cooked. Yet, we kept going because of the atmosphere and service. Brandi killed that. Have you ever been told you complain too much, get out and don't come back. What a great example. We were on name basis with the waiters. That's why we kept coming. It wasn't the food. Let me be clear, the rest of the staff were amazing. Have you ever been barred by a waitress. She was mean and vindictive. This place is on a downward spiral. Find another place. If I could give less than a star, I would. Thanks, Brandi. We found new places.

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