The Dawson

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   Jennifer

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   This is an old school bar atmosphere. Food was under seasoned and pretty bland. Service was ok, seemed like they were under staffed. Would recommend finding another restaurant
   

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   Tom

   New York City

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful Christmas lunch at the Dawson ! Tasty bites and splendid cocktails! Service was excellent as well !
   

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   Emily

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas! We had high hopes as soon as we walked in that we found a great restaurant. We were a party of 9 and I made the reservation weeks in advance because the menu looked like it met the needs of everyone in our party. However, when the waitress came over to our table and informed us that they were working on a limited menu (meaning no flatbreads, no entrees, and some appetizers weren’t available), several of us were immediately disappointed. We shifted gears and picked food from the options we were given, and stayed in a positive mindset. Unfortunately, the amount of time it took to receive our food, in addition to only seeing the waitress one more time, really made the mood a frustrating one. It took a VERY long time for a few sandwiches — over an hour. The waitress was walking around, but wasn’t making her way over to our table to check on us. The food we received was decent, but we won’t be back. There’s way too many other restaurants in NYC to try.
   

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   Deana

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a beautiful restaurant! Food and drinks were fantastic! Staff was great! We ate here twice!
   

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   Michelle

   Louisville

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious and we loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. It was decorated for Christmas and was beautiful. My husband loved his truffle fries and shrimp. My chicken sandwich sliders were delicious as well. We would definitely return here when we are back in New York.
   

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   Cory

   Phoenix

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice option for late night food that was still substantial, good, and modestly priced for the area. Burgers and chicken sandwiches were good, fries were fairly average. Service was nice. We sat upstairs and the ambiance and sound levels were conducive to a conversation which was nice.
   

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   Kenny

   VIP

   New York City

   70 reviews

   4.0

   70 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always enjoy our time there. Service is great and the drinks and food are good. We had a problem with one of our dinners and they were quick to fix the problem and did everything to make sure we were satisfied which was very much appreciated.
   

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   Mike

   New York City

   23 reviews

   4.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a very nice venue. Very crowded so noisy. Was seated promptly but took a while before we were visited by our server and asked if we wanted a drink. She was very pleasant, friendly and accommodating. We ordered the Dawson burger and salad. Both would have been good except the salad was overdressed and the hamburger came nowhere close to the temperature I ordered. I wanted medium rare and received well done. Not even a slight hint of pink. Also wasn't too hot. The fries had potential but were a mish-mash of pieces and were a little soggy at that. Really disappointing.
   

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   Alex

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, pretty good. Service was great. I took a few points away because of the food. Coffee was not great. Also, the bread for avo & toast was a bit off.
   

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    Jeannine

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food. Service was a tad impersonal. Ambience was fun.
    

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