The Dawson
American restaurant · Fulton River District
730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Highlights
Bi-level restaurant with handcrafted cocktails & patio
Bi-level restaurant with handcrafted cocktails & patio
"The Dawson features a two-story indoor/outdoor dining experience, with a patio that MIGHT be one of the best in the city - filled with outdoor seating, flourishing greenery, and a fireplace for those chillier nights. With a handcrafted cocktail list as long as their dinner menu, you'll be sure to find something that satisfies your appetite. The modern, rustic atmosphere is perfect for daytime drinks with friends or an intimate evening with your guy or girl." - Serafini Creative
"The Dawson in River West will turn the page to 2025 with an opulent four-course prix fixe menu that includes options like Wagyu tartare, lobster DeJonghe, roasted Rohan duck, and chocolate mousse. Bookings ($95, optional wine pairings $45) are available online." - Lisa Shames
"Through December 22, the Dawson will make use of its all-season patio with a pop-up called Mistletoe & Mischief. Drink cocktails like Figgy Pudding Old Fashioned (Remy Martin VSOP, Apple Brandy, Black Fig, Toasted Almond, Ginger,) Cider & Smoke Toddy (Ilegal Mezcal, Mulled Apple Cider, Lemon, Clove, Star Anise), and the Polar Express Martini (Grey Goose Vodka, Espresso, White Chocolate, Peppermint). They’ll blast Christmas tunes and have fleece blankets at each table by the fireplace." - Eater Staff
"A large outdoor fireplace and a covered area keep the patio at The Dawson open year-round. Surrounded by plants and strung with lights, there’s plenty of room for parties or group gatherings. Get warm from the inside out with old-fashioned and hearty fare like wood-fired pork chop served with smoked cheddar grits or rigatoni with vodka sauce and whipped ricotta. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"It’s fitting that this handsome two-story restaurant that prides itself as being a gathering place in River West will accommodate requests to air Election Night on its TVs. Take a break from indoor viewing on the plant-filled patio." - Lisa Shames
