The Dawson 39 – American
The Dawson 39 unfolds as a sophisticated urban retreat where the warmth of reclaimed wood and the amber glow of a bustling bar set the stage for a soulful exploration of American cuisine. The kitchen transforms seasonal ingredients into vibrant, hearth-fired masterpieces, balancing the smoky depth of grilled meats with the crisp brightness of local harvests. Every visit offers a seamless blend of neighborhood comfort and culinary artistry, making it an essential destination for those who crave a dining experience that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.
54 West 39th Street, New York (646)767-0200 https://www.dawson39.com/Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, south-beach, high-fiber, atkins, aip, volumetrics, tlc, renal, alkaline, zone, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate this spot for its welcoming atmosphere and standout menu items, particularly the Cobb salad, Mansion Burger, and Tuscan Pasta. Reviewers highlight the "classy and beautiful" ambiance, which feels especially festive during the holidays, making it a great place to relax and watch a game. While one diner noted the Fish and Chips leans more American-style, the attentive and friendly bartenders consistently earn high praise for elevating the overall experience.
Menu
Appetizers
Starters and small plates
- Cream of Tomato Soup - $15: With Grilled Cheese Crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House-made Breaded Chicken Tenders - $17: Choice of Honey mustard, blue cheese, barbecue
- Brussels Sprouts - $17: Balsamic glazed with bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Dawson Wings - $18: Bourbon BBQ Buffalo, Spicy Chili. Served with house made blue cheese, celery & carrots
- Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls - $17: Ground chicken, blue cheese, hot buffalo sauce
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $19: Tempura battered shrimp, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Cauliflower Bites - $17: Choice Of buffalo style Or Thai Chilli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Guac & Chips - $17: Freshly made guacamole, pico de gallo, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal
- Baja-style Fish Tacos - $19: Fresh Battered Cod, Flour Tortilla, Coleslaw, Pico De Gallo, Chipotle Mayo, Micro Cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Crab Cakes - $20: Charred Corn Salsa, Southern Remoulade Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mediterranean Olive - $7: Kalamata, Castelvetrano, Feta Cheese, Herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pretzel Bites - $7: Spicy honey and green mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Mini Charcuterie - $7: Smoked Guada, Prosciutto, Dried Cranberry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Sweet & Salty Nuts - $5: Assorted nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Salads
Choice of dressing: Caesar, Balsamic, Lemon Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Ranch. Add Chicken $7, Salmon $9, Shrimp $8
- Market Salad - $18: Oranges, Arugula, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Slice Almond, Watermelon Radish With Strawberry Vinaigrette
- Dawson Caesar Salad - $16: Crisp hearts of romaine, topped with crushed house made croutons, grated parmigiana cheese
- Pear N’ Goat Cheese Salad - $17: Roasted pear, arugula, walnuts, dried cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette
- House Salad - $15: Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Cobb Salad - $18: Romaine, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato, green onion, blue cheese
Sliders
3 Served. Add Hand-cut fries +$5, Truffle fries +$7, Sweet potato fries +$8, Salad +$5, Gluten free bun +$1
- Dawson Sliders - $17: Melted blue cheese, caramelized onions, applewood bacon, garlic aioli
- Dublin Sliders - $17: Dubliner cheddar, spicy aioli, tomato, greens
- Crispy Chicken Sliders - $17: Slaw, spicy aioli & pickles
Burgers
Add Hand-cut fries +$5, Truffle fries +$7, Sweet potato fries +$8, Salad +$5, Gluten free bun +$1
- Dawson Burger - $19: Blue cheese crumble, caramelized onions, applewood bacon roasted garlic aioli
- Mansion Burger - $19: Bacon jam, crispy onion, Dublin cheddar, arugula Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Impossible Burger - $20: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles w/ Spicy Mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- House Burger - $18: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles
Flatbreads
Artisanal flatbreads
- Pear N’ Goat Cheese Flatbread - $18: Fig sauce, arugula, roasted pear, goat cheese spread, truffle oil
- Classic Margherita Flatbread - $17: Fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted tomato, olive oil drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - $18: Mozzarella, blue cheese, creamy buffalo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Pepperoni Flatbread - $18: With Spicy honey Dietary tags: High-Protein
Signature Entrées
Main courses
- Tuscan Pasta - $28: Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Spinach, Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, bell peppers & Garlic In A Tomato-Cream Sauce
- Pan Seared Salmon - $25: Brussel sprouts, herbed roasted baby potatoes & lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Shepherds Pie - $23: Ground sirloin, carrots, peas, gravy Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Dawson Fish N’ Chips - $28: Fresh Cod, handcut fries, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Sandwiches & Wraps
Add Hand-cut Fries +$5, Truffle Fries +$7, Sweet Potato Fries +$8, Salad +$5, Gluten Free Bun +$1
- Mediterranean Wrap - $17: Romaine, cucumber, feta, tomato, red onion, kalamata, olives, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich - $18: House made, slaw, spicy aioli, pickles, served on Brioche Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $17: Romaine, chicken, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Dawson Fries Bar
Specialty fries and sides
- Hand Cut Fries - $11: Freshly cut potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sweet Potato Fries - $12: Sweet potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Disco Fries - $14: Gravy, mozzarella, cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dawson Loaded Fries - $18: Cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, scallions, spicy aioli
- Truffle Parm Fries - $15: Garlic Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Irish Curry Fries - $14: Fries with Irish curry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Irish Curry Cheese Fries - $16: Fries with Irish curry sauce and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
Sweet treats
- Tiramisu - $13: Classic Italian dessert
- Chocolate Brownie à la Mode - $13: Warm brownie with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Lunch Specials
Tuesday to Friday 12 pm — 3 pm
- Cream of Tomato Soup (Lunch) - $14: With grilled cheese crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- House Burger (Lunch) - $19: Lettuce, tomato, pickle. choice of fries or salad. add cheese +$1
- Margarita Flatbread (Lunch) - $16: Fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted tomato, olive oil drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cesar Wrap (Lunch) - $18: Choice of fries or salad
- Ladies Lunch Special - $17: Caesar Salad & fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fish n’ Chips (Lunch) - $22: Beer battered cod, hand, cut fries, tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Cocktails
Signature mixed drinks
- Spicy Rolo - $19: Tequila, homemade spicy bitters, Aperol, lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lov-in The City - $19: Pink beefeater, citrus, ss, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lavender 39 - $19: Gin, homemade secret syrup, citrus, elderflower, egg whites Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Between the Sheets - $19: Hendricks, ss, orange liqueur, bitters, citrus, grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
- Cruz de Maguey - $19: Tequila, mezcal, citrus, SS, pineapple, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Smoked Old Fashioned - $19: Irish whiskey, maple syrup, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dawson Old Fashioned - $18: Old forester, orange & angostura, SS Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dawson 39 Sour - $18: Bushmills, lemon juice, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $19: Vodka, Fresh Espresso, Kahula & SS
Wine
Selection of wines by the glass
- Josh (CAB) - $16: Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Luis Martini (CAB) - $17: Cabernet Sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Yuopla (PINOT NOIR) - $16: Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Matua (SAV BLANC) - $17: Sauvignon Blanc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Santa Cristina (PINOT GRIGIO) - $16: Pinot Grigio Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Whispering Angel (ROSE) - $17: Rosé Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- William Hill (CHARDONNAY) - $17: Chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- La Marca Prosecco - $14: Prosecco
Draft Beer
Beer on tap
- Miller Light - $9: Draft
- Blue Moon - $10: Draft
- Guinness - $10: Draft
- Smithwick's - $10: Draft Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Yuengling - $10: Draft
- Sam Adams Seasonal - $10: Draft
- Alagash - $11: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Stella - $10: Draft
- Blue Point Hazy IPA - $10: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lagunitas IPA - $10: Draft
- Brooklyn Lager Draft - $10: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Bottled Beer & Seltzers
Bottled and canned beverages
- Heineken - $10: Bottle
- Budweiser - $9: Bottle
- Corona - $10: Bottle
- Heineken Light - $10: Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bud Light - $9: Bottle
- Miller Light (Bottle) - $9: Bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Michelob Ultra - $9: Bottle
- Coors Light - $9: Bottle
- Mangers 20oz - $12: Cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- High Noon - $11: Hard Seltzer
- Lucky Ones - $12: Hard Seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Soft drinks and mocktails
- Red Bull - $5: Energy drink
- Fruit Punch - $5: Fruit juice blend
- Ginger Beer - $5: Non-alcoholic ginger beer
- Lyre’s Amalfi Spritz - $13: Non-alcoholic spritz
- St Agrestis Phony Negroni - $13: Non-alcoholic negroni
- Heineken 0.0 - $8: Non-alcoholic beer
- Guinness 0.0 - $9: Non-alcoholic stout Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sam Adams “Just the Haze” IPA - $9: Non-alcoholic IPA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dawson 39
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Thirty percent of the listed dishes accommodate these diets, including vegan Guac & Chips, gluten-free Sweet Potato Fries, and low-carb Pear Salad.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the classy atmosphere and friendly service by ordering the Cobb salad, Mansion Burger, or Tuscan Pasta while watching a game.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should try the Mansion Burger and Tuscan Pasta in this classy, 4.6/5 rated atmosphere featuring attentive and friendly bartenders.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features thirty-six dietary categories including vegan, keto, and gluten-free, with diverse options like Guac & Chips and Pear N’ Goat Cheese Salad.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The Dawson 39 features a welcoming atmosphere and neighborhood comfort with menu items like house-made breaded chicken tenders and sliders.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This welcoming restaurant features a classy and beautiful atmosphere with reclaimed wood, a bustling bar, and neighborhood comfort.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and mediterranean diets through dishes like Guac & Chips and Sweet Potato Fries.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- The Dawson 39 features a classy urban retreat atmosphere with hearth-fired masterpieces and an extensive menu catering to 36 specific dietary preferences.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderately priced ($$) American restaurant maintains a 4.6/5 rating, featuring a classy atmosphere and American-style versions of classic dishes.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The Dawson 39 currently has 81 reviews from guests who have shared their feedback regarding the restaurant's food and atmosphere.
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