The Dawson

Casting votes calls for cocktails. 🗳️🍸

JUST ADDED Chicago’s First All Women’s Mariachi will be joining us 8:45-9:45pm in addition to Projecto 7 Latin Band all night. Get the party started with us starting at 7pm 🎺🌼💀

Reeling in fall flavors 🎣🍂 Fresh Wild Coho Salmon, prepped for the season with fire-roasted local squash, farro, cider butter & pumpkin seed pesto 🎃

Fall into the season with a slice of our dreamy Pumpkin Cheesecake 🎃🍂

Pumpkin Cheesecake | cranberry and pumpkin seed relish, pomegranate seeds and molasses, pumpkin whipped cream

Looking for a tasty way to support LP? Join us on Friday, November 1st from 7-11pm for a Día de los Mu***os celebration at The Dawson as we honor and celebrate those who came before. There will be live music provided by Projecto 7 Ten Piece Latin Jazz Band, tequila & mezcal tastings, a special menu of food and drinks for purchase, and artisan pop-ups.

100% of $10 entry donation and a portion of proceeds will benefit Latinos Progresando and our mission. Entry includes welcome tequila & mezcal tastings. Additional food & drink is available for purchase.

Book now at https://the-dawson.com/day-of-the-dead

🌼💀 Join us for Día de los Mu***os, Friday, November 1st from 7-11pm with our partners , and as we honor and celebrate those who have passed with Projecto 7 Ten Piece Latin Jazz Band, tequila & mezcal tastings, a special menu of food and drinks for purchase, and artisan pop-ups.

100% of $10 entry donation and a portion of proceeds will benefit Latinos Progresando and their mission to deliver high quality information and resources for people to build secure, healthy and productive lives.

Entry includes welcome tequila & mezcal tastings. Additional food & drink is available for purchase.

Book now at the link in our bio or on

Brunch is calling! Bring your crew—good vibes and great food await 🍗🧇

Reservations at the-dawson.com

Fall cocktails are here, but the summer vibes aren’t leaving just yet ☀️ Join us on this sunny October Friday for patio hangs and new sips 🍂🍹

Fall’s here, and so are our new seasonal dishes 🍂🍽️

(Pictured: Filet, Salmon, Chocolate Tartlet, Wood-fired Pork Chop, Apple Crisp, Fall Harvest Salad, Squid Ink Fettuccine, Beets & Burrata, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Fire-roasted Carrots, Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta)

End your evening on a sweet note 🍫 Chocolate Tartlet • dark chocolate cremieux, dark chocolate mousse, chocolate fudge sauce, chantilly cream

Cheers 🍻 Our Oktoberfest party is 2️⃣ days away 🎉

Join us THIS SUNDAY from 4-7pm to celebrate the final day of Oktoberfest with ! $40 ticket includes live music, German small bites including mini grilled bratwurst & chicken schnitzel, German potato salad, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, German desserts, and more. Kick off the festivities with Oktoberfest beer tastings from , , and . Full menu also available for purchase. Reserve at the-dawson.com Prost!

This is your sign to stop scrolling and make those weekend brunch plans 🍾🍳🧇

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It’s a POLKA PARTY 🍻🥨

Join us THIS SUNDAY from 4-7pm to celebrate the final day of Oktoberfest with ! $40 ticket includes live music, German small bites including mini grilled bratwurst & chicken schnitzel, German potato salad, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, German desserts, and more. Kick off the festivities with Oktoberfest beer tastings from , , and . Full menu also available for purchase. Reserve at the-dawson.com Prost!

NEXT SUNDAY 🍺 Join us in the biergarten October 6th, from 4-7pm to celebrate the final day of Oktoberfest with ! Ticket includes live music, an all-you-can-eat Bavarian Buffet featuring grilled bratwurst, chicken schnitzel, German potato salad, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, German desserts, and more.

Kick off the festivities with a welcome cocktail and enjoy unlimited Oktoberfest beers from Moody Tongue, Half Acre, and Dovetail Breweries. Prost! 🥨🍻

Tickets at the-dawson.com

The only way to celebrate 🦞

Nothing like a little Vodka Rigatoni on a rainy day 🍝☔️

Don’t let summer slip ☀️ Join us on the patio this Sunday with 4-7pm 🎶🎺

Reservations at the-dawson.com

Happy National Cheeseburger Day! 🍔 Grilled over hardwood and charcoal, topped with French onion jam and dill pickle aioli – we might be biased, but we think it’s the best burger in town

The Dawson Burger | Prime steakhouse blend, brioche bun, American cheese, onion, shredded lettuce, and dill pickle aioli

Join us in the biergarten on Sunday, October 6th, from 4-7pm to celebrate the final day of Oktoberfest with ! Ticket includes live music, an all-you-can-eat Bavarian Buffet featuring grilled bratwurst, chicken schnitzel, German potato salad, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, German desserts, and more.

Kick off the festivities with a welcome cocktail and enjoy unlimited Oktoberfest beers from Moody Tongue, Half Acre, and Dovetail Breweries. Prost! 🥨🍻

Tickets at the-dawson.com

Pasta pull ✔️🍝

Linguini & Clams • manilla clams, fresno pepper, lemon, brioche crumble

Life is too short to eat boring bread 🥖 Start your dining experience off with a selection from our breads and spreads section.

Grilled Sourdough • whipped ricotta, sage brown butter, heaven’s honey

Fire Roasted Pita • eggplant purée, crispy chickpea, toasted pepitas, feta

We are closed this evening for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back for normal service on Sunday.

To book your next event with us, please email [email protected] ✨

Savoring the flavors of summer ✨️🍅

Local Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella | shaved onion, genovese basil, evoo, sourdough crackers

Happy Labor Day ☀️ We are closed today, but look forward to welcoming you for normal service Tuesday.

Labor Day weekend done right 🌇🍷 Sips, spreads & sunshine on the patio