Phone: +13172477000
Address: 1464 Main Street Speedway, IN 46224, United States
City: United States
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 14850
Website: http://www.dawsonsonmain.com/
"It both pains and saddens me to write this review. I, my family and friends have been customers of Dawson's since they opened. We've even had a couple family reunion dinners in their banquet room. It has been nice to have a pretty decent local establishment to support versus any of the chain places around town. Unfortunately my last 3 times there have been way below par for what I had gotten, and come to expect, from Dawson's. Recently a long time friend visited Indy and wanted to try a local place. Dawson's immediately came to mind. My friend ordered beef stroganoff and I had the sirloin steak as, for not being a steak place, it was always good. Upon being served it was obvious the stroganoff was not fresh and was barely warm. The sauce was still gelatinous! My steak was gray and also obviously not cooked right. As they were busy we suffered in silence and ate what they gave us. I was so embarrassed after talking up this place to my friend. My next visit there was for my sister's birthday. We both ordered a steak. I was hoping last time was a fluke. It wasn't. My steak was actually cold to the touch. While she said she's had better there before, hers was acceptable enough for her to heat. Now tonight. I dined alone praying for a return of the good steak dinner I'd had so many times before. It was actually the worst. The cut of meat was entirely different. In all previous dinners the steak was about four inches square and about an inch thick, a sirloin filet if you will. Tonight's steak was triangular and not even a half inch thick. While it was at least warm it was not the way I ordered it. And TOUGH. I think they got it off the bottom of someone's shoe. So with three consecutive lousy dinners, I am done with Dawson's. You know, three strikes and you're out. An argument can be made that since I didn't make them aware of any of these they didn't have an opportunity to make it right. My response would be that after 17 years of above average meals to have 3 awful ones in a row tells me their cooking standards have dropped significantly. And I am not willing to pay for what their current standards are. It truly does make me sad."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Salads
Cobb Salad
A classic American salad with greens, chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and blue cheese, tossed with a tangy vinaigrette.
House Salad
Classic garden salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots with your choice of dressing.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, crisp bacon, sliced mushrooms, and boiled eggs, dressed with tangy vinaigrette.
Iceberg Wedge
A classic iceberg lettuce wedge topped with creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and chives.
Seafood
Crab Cakes
Deliciously golden brown crab cakes, packed with succulent crabmeat and seasonings.
Seafood Trio
A delightful medley of shrimp, scallops, and crab served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce, served over linguine with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.
Atlantic Salmon
Grilled Atlantic salmon with a lemon herb butter sauce.
Sandwiches
Tuna Melt menu
A toasted sandwich with melted cheese, creamy tuna salad, and fresh tomatoes.
Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread.
Starters
Calamari Steak
Tender calamari steak lightly breaded and grilled to perfection, served with a tangy lemon-butter sauce.
Burger
Soups
Soup Of The Day
A comforting bowl of homemade soup, featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and aromatic herbs; flavors change daily.
Steaks
Ribeye Steak
Juicy ribeye steak, expertly grilled to perfection, rich in flavor, and served with choice of sides.
Surf And Turf
A delectable duo of juicy steak and succulent seafood, creating a perfect harmony of land and sea flavors.
Sandwiches + Wrapes
Barbecue Pork*
Succulent pork slow-cooked in a savory barbecue sauce, featuring a smoky flavor with a touch of sweetness.
Seafood & Meats
Wraps
Veggie Wrap
A colorful veggie wrap with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, drizzled with tangy herb dressing.
Small Plates
Crab Cakes*
Deliciously golden brown crab cakes, packed with succulent crabmeat and seasonings.
Beef Dishes
Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon: A tender, juicy cut of beef, often grilled or pan-seared, served with your choice of sauce and sides.
Gourmet Sandwich
Fish Dishes
Fish And Chips
Crispy battered fish served with golden fries and tartar sauce.
Entrées
Main Course
Beef Stroganoff
Tender beef strips in a creamy mushroom sauce, served over egg noodles.
Main Plates
Chicken
Chicken Parmesan
A classic Italian dish with breaded chicken breast, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, served over pasta.
Today's Fresh Catch
Grilled Mahi-Mahi
Grilled Mahi Mahi: Tender, flavorful fillet served with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon drizzle.
Monique
Amazing food and drinks. Good service and a nice atmosphere.
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Jonathan
Great food, great location, it's only 2 blocks away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
Beryl
Good food . Outdoor dining . Older crowd but that's Speedway . Fast and great food. I will be back
Stacey
Great food!! Perfect location. Friendly staff!! Daily drink specials. Large room for parties or work groups. View menu
Heather
Bar tender tried twice to make a gin & tonic & failed Who uses club soda for a G& T? We finally said forget it Worst meal in decades.
Martinho
There are only two things I can rate here: Service and soup. I'll start with the service Our food and drink orders were taken promptly.
صبا
Unbelievable service! Everyone was incredibly helpful, polite and quick! Even though we were "those" people who came in at the end of the night right before View menu
Shaun
Absolutely avoid! Went there on a rainy Friday night. They had a large party but by no means busy. It was 100° inside, horrible. Our waitress was even sweating. So hot it was uncomfortable to eat. Food was just plain gross. Potato soup was paste, ribs were overcooked like dry and burnt. They didn't even try to cover it up with sauce. They just served that ****. It was a 100% a **** show. I'll never be back or recommend this place.
Marti
Had dinner with friends a few days ago it had been awhile and I was so happy to have a great experience as always. Service was great on a Monday evening not too busy but a good crowd. Not an overly fancy place but comfortable and friendly. Lots of good menu choices here. In the past I have often enjoyed the Tenderloin sandwich but tonight I was feeling the Ribs. One of the best meals I have enjoyed for a while! Tender and meaty with a side of the mashed sweet potato and asparagus. The dinner roll was nice and warm which is always a plus in my book. Don't give me cold bread! Will come back more often!
Dave
It both pains and saddens me to write this review. I, my family and friends have been customers of Dawson's since they opened. We've even had a couple family reunion dinners in their banquet room. It has been nice to have a pretty decent local establishment to support versus any of the chain places around town. Unfortunately my last 3 times there have been way below par for what I had gotten, and come to expect, from Dawson's. Recently a long time friend visited Indy and wanted to try a local place. Dawson's immediately came to mind. My friend ordered beef stroganoff and I had the sirloin steak as, for not being a steak place, it was always good. Upon being served it was obvious the strogano... View menu
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