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Dawson Kew

241 High St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

4.6 (679)
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Restaurant

100 Seated

Why you'll love Dawson Kew

  • Offering a change of pace for High Street, the 100-seater venue has been brought to life by some of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs and bartenders.
  • Menu offerings are Italian inspired; with stand out dishes such as 1kg Bistecca Fiorentina and Chicken Cottoletta.
  • There’s something for everyone! From birthday parties, to corporate events and everything in between. Our semi-private mezzanine space can seat up to 50 guests or the whole venue can be hired for between 50 - 100 guests.

An ideal space for special occasions such as birthday celebrations, engagement dinners and corporate dinners. We believe that a good meal is best shared with friends and family. Our menus are designed to fill your guests while keeping conversation flowing, with tasty 2 course and 3 course options available.


Dawson Kew Function Rooms

2 Spaces Available At This Venue
Mezzanine

Mezzanine

The semi-private Mezzanine area at Dawson can seat up to 50 guests. An ideal space for special occasions such as birthday celebrations, engagement dinners and corporate dinners. We believe that a good meal is best shared with friends and fa...

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Entire Venue Hire

Entire Venue Hire

Dawson is the all-day cafe and restaurant Kew has been waiting for. Offering a change of pace for High Street, the new 100-seater venue has been brought to life by some of Melbourne's most exciting young chefs and bartenders. Our menu offer...

100
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Abraham Punnen

February 16, 2025

Dawson’s truly exceeded all of my expectations. What stood out most was the exceptional customer service—thank you, Paul, for being such a wonderful host. You made the experience even more memorable. The food was absolutely fantastic, and the service was a solid 10/10. The ambience of the restaurant was perfect, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. It’s definitely a place you need to visit for both the quality of the food and the overall experience. I’ll certainly be returning again soon!

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Nick Michelis

November 2, 2024

This is a mixed review. The chicken schnitzel was marginally overcooked and sprinkled with some sort of cheese and capers which my son scrapped off. The calamari was nice and tender but portion size was more entry than main. The fries were also good

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Selene mok

November 20, 2024

I had an amazing experience at DAWSON. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was beautiful. A huge thank you to Miatta for her exceptional service—she truly went above and beyond to make our evening special. I can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!

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Fantasia3101

February 13, 2025

Dawson's is our local place to go but it's also one of the best so win/win. We especially love the chicken Cotoletta - a step up from a normal schnitzel with a touch of fennel (I believe) in the coating. Dawson's version is far superior to anything tried so far, including the flashy joint at the junction. Great pizza, fries, everything. Jess and her staff (hi Peter!) are all divine. And if you have an afternoon meeting you can get a coffee there when the rest of the local coffee shops have closed. Love!

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Gareth

February 14, 2025

Came for the pizza. Grab a bite on the way home or eat in for the dining experience. Friendly, attentive staff, good vibes and a great menu.


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