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Dawson's American Bistro
1209 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814
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Dinner Menu
Salads
Dawson's Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine, Capers, White Anchovy, Cured Egg Yolk, Garlic Croutons, San Joaquin Gold Cheese. Wine Pairing: ZD, Chardonnay, Napa $16
Wedge Salad
$10.00
Baby Iceberg, House Made Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Bacon Croutons. Wine Pairing: Caramel Road, Riesling, Monterey $10
Baby Beet Salad
$11.00
Whipped Goat Cheese, Shaved Carrot, Preserved Orange, Pistachio. Wine Pairing: Bouchaine, Pinot Noir, Napa $13
Warm Baby Kale Salad
$11.00
Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, Pecans, Heirloom Apples, Lardons. Wine Pairing: Mer Soleil, Chardonnay, Santa Lucia $13
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
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Black Mussels
$16.00
Tomato, Grilled Bread, Fennel and Roasted Garlic Broth. Wine Pairing: Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay, Sonoma $12
Dungeness Crab Cakes
$17.00
Shaved Kohlrabi and Blood Orange Slaw, Saffron Aioli. Wine Pairing: Cakebread Cellers, Chardonnay, Napa $18
Grilled Stuffed Calamari
$16.00
Braised Chard, Scallop Mousse, Salsa Verde, Micro Basil. Wine Pairing: MacMurray Ranch, Pinot Noir, Russian River $11
Land
Steak Tartare
$18.00
Persimmon Jam, Black Garlic Gastrique, Quail Egg, House Made Cracker. Wine Pairing: Frank Family, Pinot Noir, Napa $13
Dawson's Deviled Eggs
$11.00
Pickled Mustard Seed, Shaved Jalapeno, Espelette Pepper. Wine Pairing: Swanson, Pinot Grigio, Napa $14
Onion Soup
$10.00
Gruyere, Parmesan, Chives, Garlic Croutons. Wine Pairing: Provenance Vineyards, Merlot, Napa $14
German Butterball Potato Soup
$10.00
Maple-Amber Ale Syrup, Chive, wild Golden Char Roe. Wine Pairing: Firestone, Double Barrel Ale, Paso Robles $6
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
- 36oz $120.00
Bone-In Ribeye - Brandt Beef
Wine Pairing: Stags Leap Artemis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $20
- 18oz $45.00
Filet - Brandt Beef
Wine Pairing: Daou, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles $18
- 6oz $35.00
- 10oz $42.00
New York Strip - Brandt Beef
Wine Pairing: Pahlmeyer, Red Blend, "Jayson" Napa Valley $20
- 12oz $36.00
Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin - Sun Fed Ranch
Wine Pairing: Duckhorn, Zinfandel, "Decoy", Sonoma County $14
- 8oz $38.00
American Kobe Flat Iron - Snake River
Wine Pairing: Hess, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $15
- 8oz $35.00
28 Day Dry Aged Kansas City Strip - Flannery Beef
Wine Pairing: Stags Leap Artemis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $20
- 16oz $43.00
Salt Crusted Prime Rib
Wine Pairing: Seghesio, Zinfandel, Sonoma County $13
- 12oz $28.00
Bone-In Pork Chop - Mangalista Pork
$35.00
Hazelnut Finished. Wine Pairing: Melville, Syrah, Santa Barbara $15
House Specialties
Mary's all Natural Chicken
$30.00
Half Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding. Wine Pairing: Emmolo, Merlot, Napa Valley $15
Superior Farms Lamb Loin Chop
$40.00
Glazed Baby Carrots, Red Wine and Mint Jus. Wine Pairing: Melville, Syrah, Santa Barbara $15
Seafood Cioppino
$42.00
Lobster, Scallops, Mussels, Manila Clams, Market Fish, King Crab. Wine Pairing: Zaca Mesa, Z Cuvee, Santa Ynez Valley $10
Cavatelli Pasta
$24.00
Wild Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, Roasted Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella. Wine Pairing: MacMurray, Pinot Noir, Russian River $11
Local Market Fish
Chef's Preparation
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Dawson's Burger
$20.00
SunFed Beef, Brioche Bun, Bacon Aioli, Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar, Duck Fat Fries. Wine Pairing: Ruhstaller, 1881 Red Ale, Sacramento $6
Sides
Creamed Baby Spinach
- $7.00
- $10.00
Yukon Gold Potato Puree
- $7.00
- $10.00
Wild Mushrooms
- $8.00
- $11.00
Glazed Carrots & Parsnips
- $7.00
- $10.00
Charred Brussel Sprouts
Smoked Soy & Honey
- $8.00
- $11.00
Loaded Baked Potato
$10.00Lobster Mac n' Cheese & Sterling Caviar
- $9.00
- $12.00
Romanesco Gratin
- $8.00
- $11.00
Hand Cut Duck Fat Fries
$10.00
Bacon Jam Aioli
Enhancers
Maine Lobster Tail
$14.00Alaskan King Crab
$13.00Jumbo Prawns
$12.00Seared Scallops
$12.00Desserts
Dessert Wine Pairing ($5): Add a Glass of Chateau Laribotte, Sauternes. To Pair with a Dessert Selection. Only available at listed price when paired with dessert. Glass is a 3oz pour
Chocolate Bread Pudding
$9.00
Bittersweet Chocolate, Creme Anglaise
Vo's Famous Carrot Cake
$9.00
House Made Caramel, Carrot Chips
Dawson's Cheesecake
$9.00
Cranberry Spiced Compote
Chocolate Souffle
$9.00
Creme Anglaise. Please allow 15 minutes bake time
Heirloom Apple Tart
$9.00
Oatmeal Crisp, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Creme Brulee
$9.00
Please ask for daily flavor