The Dawson

3 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cocktails
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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730 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60654

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Sensitive

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Had the shishito peppers and a chicken dish indicated as gluten free. Very good, had no issues. Wait staff was very knowledgeable and seemed careful. I’ve recommended this place to many.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Went to a catered event at the Dawson for work; I believe some items were altered for the event because everything served was gluten free except for the cavatelli. The GF items for the event included the petite filet, little gem salad, grilled salmon, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. I had looked at their usual menu in advance and noticed a lot of unusual items contained gluten (ex. normally the asparagus has breadcrumbs). I did not try the passed appetizers but the sit down meal was great and I did not get sick. The server asked each guest about dietary restrictions before serving us.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I asked for a gluten free burger, clarified that I have an allergy, and the burger came out with a conventional bun on it. Thank goodness I saw the bun and thought “this is too good to be true.” The server apologized but I did not feel safe. She had them remake, but I guess they don’t have gf buns because it came out bunless. Was good but as you can imagine my anxiety was pretty high.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cocktails
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Gastropub
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse

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Celiac

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Review


Staff was excellent, food was great, did not get sick at all

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Knowledgeable staff; very informed and attentive. Excellent food and good selections on gf menu!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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