Budget Dining Guide
The Dawson Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at The Dawson? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$6.00
Average Item Price
$18.65
Budget for Two
$37.3
Priced Items Tracked
40
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The Dawson Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at The Dawson sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heirloom Popcorn | appetizers cold | Rotating flavors | $6.00 |
| 2 | Shishito Peppers | appetizers | Bonito, lime, soy, sesame | $7.00 |
| 3 | Shishito Peppers | appetizers hot | Bonito, lime, soy sesame | $8.00 |
| 4 | BBQ Pork Cupcake | appetizers hot | Get'em while they last | $9.00 |
| 5 | Housemade Ice Creams | dessert | Three scoop selection | $9.00 |
| 6 | Roasted Corn | appetizers hot | Serrano, poblano, red onion, chipotle butter, pimenton, cilantro, queso fresco | $9.00 |
| 7 | Cinnamon Toast Crunch Sundae | dessert | Chocolate shell, caramel corn, butter scotch, cinnamon toast crunch ice cream | $10.00 |
| 8 | Lavender Vanilla Cheese Cake | dessert | Oatmeal streusel, blueberry compote, basilice cream | $10.00 |
| 9 | Salted Candy Bar | dessert | Salted pretzel croquant, milk chocolate ganache, fudge cake, smoked almond nougat | $10.00 |
| 10 | Chickpea Hummus | appetizers | Cucumber, red onion, paprika, flatbread | $12.00 |
| 11 | Chickpea Hummus | appetizers cold | Cucumber, red onion, paprika, flatbread | $12.00 |
| 12 | Heirloom Gazapacho | appetizers cold | Avocado, cucumber, horseradish, caper, radish | $12.00 |
| 13 | Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho | appetizers | Avocado, cucumber, horseadish, caper, radish | $12.00 |
| 14 | Pork Mac & Cheese | appetizers hot | Sausage, house bacon ends, smoked shoulder, caramelized onions, herbed bread crumbs | $14.00 |
| 15 | Summer House Salad | appetizers | Tomato, burrato, arugula, miche croutons, red onion fennel, olive, saba | $14.00 |
| 16 | Summer House Salad | appetizers cold | Tomato, burrata, arugula, miche croutons, red onion, fennel, olive, saba | $14.00 |
| 17 | House Smoked Fish Dip | appetizers | Creme fraiche, pickled red onion, cornichons, frisee, toasted bagel | $15.00 |
| 18 | Alba Core Ceviche | appetizers cold | Fresno chile, puffed rice, sunchoke, tiger's milk | $16.00 |
| 19 | Baby Artichokes | appetizers hot | Black garlic vinaigrette, almond, parmesan, baby kale | $16.00 |
| 20 | Pork Belly Lettuce Cups | appetizers hot | Banh mi flavors, carrot, radish, cucumber | $16.00 |
| 21 | The Classic Burger | entrees | 8 oz. All natural beef, hook's 3yr american cheese, balsamic grilled onion, heirloom tomato, bibb lettuce, pickle, thousand island, brioche bun. Add house bacon $2.00 | $16.00 |
| 22 | Artisanal Cheeses | appetizers | Seasonal jam, smoked maracona, poq fruit & nut bread | $18.00 |
| 23 | Artisanal Cheeses | dessert | Seasonal jam, smoked marcona, hazelnut butter, p,q.b fruit & nut bread | $18.00 |
| 24 | Chicken - Fried 6oz. Lobster | appetizers | Spicy ranch | $18.00 |
| 25 | Chicken Fried 6oz. Lobster | appetizers hot | Spicy ranch | $18.00 |
| 26 | Shaved Pork Belly Sandwich | entrees | Sauteed rapini, pickled red onion, provolone,mustard aioli, ciabatta roll | $18.00 |
| 27 | Artisanal Cheeses | appetizers cold | Fruit compote, smoked marcona, seasonal fresh fruit & bread | $19.00 |
| 28 | Curried Lentils | entrees | Crispy falafel, eggplant, carrots, urban till sprout salad, cucumber raita | $19.00 |
| 29 | Oyster (6 for) | appetizers cold | Devilish mignonette | $20.00 |
| 30 | Oysters (6 for) | appetizers | Devilish Mignonette | $20.00 |
The Dawson Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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dessert
$11.40
5 items
appetizers hot
$13.75
8 items
appetizers
$16.89
9 items
appetizers cold
$17.44
9 items
entrees
$26.75
8 items
mahi mahi
$56.00
1 items
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Finding affordable meals at The Dawson doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at The Dawson.
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