The Dawson
On cold nights, gathering around one of the fireplaces at this River West favorite hits all the right notes. The Dawson has everything you can ask for in a gastropub—a convivial vibe, clever bites and a wraparound bar pouring stirring libations.
The Dawson, long a favorite place to eat and drink in casual comfort, offers a number of exceptional to-go-cocktails, including Beachfront Manhattan (Bicardi 8 year, Overproof Rum, Averna, and plantain syrup), G.T.O To Go (Beefeater gin, Bonal vermouth, lime, thyme, grapefruit, and hopped bitters) and Park Life (gin, green Chartreuse, peppermint, lavender, and lemon juice). With drinks this good, you’ll find that drinking at home or a friend’s house can be a lot more fun than you’d have thought.
A communal table and open kitchen with a counter offer multiple opportunities for meeting, greeting, and eating. When hunger strikes, get nibbling on chicken fried lobster with spicy ranch or roasted cauliflower with a boldly spiced masala. Lest you forget, seared duck breast and sausage with Oaxacan mole is great for sharing; while a Bourbon caramel blondie sundae is the stuff of dessert dreams.
The Dawson’s interior design draws inspiration from the history of the neighborhood and the industrial innovation of that era and offers an artfully stripped-down aesthetic, highlighting natural and reclaimed materials in unexpected ways throughout the establishment.
- Google Rating: 4.5/5.0
- Price Range: $15 - $40
- Opening Hours: Tue to Thu 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Fri 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day), Sat 10:30 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day), Sun 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Phone: +1 312-243-8955
- Website: https://the-dawson.com/
- Address: 730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
