The Dawson

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Inspired Fare & Acclaimed Cocktails in Sprawling River West
The Dawson is an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level dining space that boasts one of Chicago’s top covered and heated patios, offering an exceptional experience for groups of all sizes right in Inspired Fare & Acclaimed Cocktails in Sprawling River West
The Dawson is an expansive indoor/outdoor, multi-level dining space that boasts one

of Chicago’s top covered and heated patios, offering an exceptional experience for groups of all sizes right in the heart of the city.

Start the long weekend on the patio with DJ Evie the Cool. Tonight | 7–10 PM⁠⁠Reservations at the-dawson.com
09/03/2026

Start the long weekend on the patio with DJ Evie the Cool. Tonight | 7–10 PM⁠
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Reservations at the-dawson.com

September starts on the patio. 🎶 Dawson City Limits keeps the summer energy going with another week of DJ sets, live mus...
09/01/2026

September starts on the patio. 🎶 Dawson City Limits keeps the summer energy going with another week of DJ sets, live music, cocktails, and Sunday grill specials.⁠
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🎧 Thursday, 9/3 | Evie the Cool | 7–10 PM⁠
🎸 Sunday, 9/6 | Mike Jansen | 4–7 PM⁠
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Reservations at the-dawson.com

Sunday sounds better on the patio. Radio Free Honduras takes over Dawson City Limits today from 4–7pm. Live music, cold ...
08/30/2026

Sunday sounds better on the patio. Radio Free Honduras takes over Dawson City Limits today from 4–7pm. Live music, cold drinks, and summer in the courtyard. 🇭🇳 🥁

Summer on a plate, best enjoyed on the patio. Hummus & Woodfired Summer Veggies with local farmers market vegetables, gr...
08/29/2026

Summer on a plate, best enjoyed on the patio. Hummus & Woodfired Summer Veggies with local farmers market vegetables, grilled lemon, za’atar and grilled naan.

A perfect summer night, queued up. ☀️🍸 DJ Ryan Silver takes over the patio tonight from 7–10 PM.
08/27/2026

A perfect summer night, queued up. ☀️🍸 DJ Ryan Silver takes over the patio tonight from 7–10 PM.

Close out August with another week of Dawson City Limits. 🎶 ⁠⁠🎧 Thursday, 8/27 | DJ Ryan Silver | 7–10 PM⁠🎸 Sunday, 8/30...
08/26/2026

Close out August with another week of Dawson City Limits. 🎶 ⁠
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🎧 Thursday, 8/27 | DJ Ryan Silver | 7–10 PM⁠
🎸 Sunday, 8/30 | Radio Free Honduras | 4–7 PM⁠
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Reservations at the-dawson.com

Gather around the table 🍽️ Join us for wood-fired favorites, seasonal cocktails and wines worth lingering over.Reservati...
08/25/2026

Gather around the table 🍽️ Join us for wood-fired favorites, seasonal cocktails and wines worth lingering over.

Reservations at the-dawson.com

Week 4 is bringing the summer sounds to Dawson City Limits. 🎸⁠⁠Join us for live music, late nights, crafted cocktails, a...
08/17/2026

Week 4 is bringing the summer sounds to Dawson City Limits. 🎸⁠
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Join us for live music, late nights, crafted cocktails, and Sunday BBQ specials.⁠
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🎧 Thursday | DJ Set | 7–10 PM⁠
🎸 Sunday | Live Music | 4–7 PM⁠
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Reservations at the-dawson.com

Ease into Sunday with Keithen Banks live on the patio. 🎶 Dawson City Limits is back today from 4–7pm, with cocktails flo...
08/16/2026

Ease into Sunday with Keithen Banks live on the patio. 🎶 Dawson City Limits is back today from 4–7pm, with cocktails flowing and the grill fired up. 🔥🎸

Some corners are made for settling in. Grab the group and claim a couch on the patio.
08/15/2026

Some corners are made for settling in. Grab the group and claim a couch on the patio.

Wood-fired and built for summer. Spanish octopus with fennel, Fresno chile, crispy potato, red pepper emulsion and toast...
08/14/2026

Wood-fired and built for summer. Spanish octopus with fennel, Fresno chile, crispy potato, red pepper emulsion and toast.

Address

730 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60654

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 10:30am - 11pm
Sunday 10:30am - 9pm

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