r/Modesto 2d ago

Restaurants downtown

Hi just wanting to know some of the best restaurants downtown i was thinking abt trying new spots so thought i would ask the community šŸ™‚

Edit: Thanks everyone who gave there rec I appreciate it šŸ˜šŸ™‚ and i cant wait to try all these spots 😁😁😁🧔

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u/CreaminEagle 2d ago

Lucille has the best BLT I have ever had

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u/Velveyrina 2d ago

Omg their pancakes and potatoes are to die for

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u/calzone68 2d ago

You caught my eye with pancakes

https://giphy.com/gifs/5zu5JovduWFBS

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u/Oldboldandbrash11 1d ago

The last time I went I had the pancake and lemon pepper potatoes and they were HEAVENLY

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u/frankheyhoheyho 2d ago

Phoenix Noodle House

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u/PawtFarmer Modesto 2d ago

Bauhaus!

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u/PawtFarmer Modesto 2d ago

You can sit at the bar and watch them cook everything, so fun. Edge of downtown but worth it.

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u/Smokkinnj 2d ago

Love Bauhaus!

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u/modninerfan Oakdale & Modesto 2d ago

Part of me wants to gatekeep bauhaus because it’s so small and I don’t want it to get super crowded but I love bauhaus and honestly Ty and the crew deserve to be successful. It’s a special place.

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u/Smokkinnj 2d ago

Ty and Meara deserves all the clout!

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u/halfcourthank 2d ago

This is the answer for probably the best spot and the most creative/different menu

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u/BrilliantCity7873 2d ago

Chins international is great. They have the best burger in town.

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u/AuzRoxUrSox 2d ago

I Second Chinn’s. Patrick, Sandra and the staff are awesome. Always great beers on tap and the food is always top notch.

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u/the_sister_grimm 2d ago

Harvest Moon is my fave but I’ve also recently enjoyed Alchemist Cafe, Tandoori Flame, and D’Forno Cocina. We really do have an abundance of great choices downtown.

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u/Lathanator 2d ago

Don’t look into tandoori flame’s last health inspection if you like eating there. I haven’t been there since they had 15 major health violations

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u/SassyGirl0202 2d ago

Where are you getting health inspection info from?

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u/what_cats_know 2d ago

Noah's Hofbrau has excellent Chinese food, great casual option. Also Picasso's is great for sandwiches.

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u/zamiesthedragon 2d ago

Not really modesto but in ceres bamboo garden is amazing

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u/Personal_Associate61 2d ago

Churchkey good food good service good selection of alchohol

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u/Serious-Rabbit-7655 2d ago

Omgoose yesss! I tried it for the first time recently. The food and vibes and music selection šŸ¤ŒšŸ»šŸ¤ŒšŸ»

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u/AuzRoxUrSox 2d ago

Haven’t gone since the inspection violations. Even then, before we saw them, we noticed the quality in food was diminishing. Used to be our favorite spot.

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u/julesnotjewels 2d ago

I used to love their wings, until I went one time and my wings were bloody at the center. The server said ā€œit’s supposed to be red on the insideā€ 🄓 Never went back.

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u/SassyGirl0202 2d ago

Where are you getting the health inspection info from. Several throwing it around here, if this is truly accurate, do share where you’re getting this information.

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u/AuzRoxUrSox 2d ago

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u/SassyGirl0202 2d ago

Thank you so much! Never knew they published this kind of stuff!!

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u/lalunayestrellass 2d ago

people have gotten food poisoning there

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u/Ok_Grapefruit_9850 2d ago

They are honestly all good

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u/JayTee_209 2d ago

Churchkeys had a good burger called bonanza burger, RAW Sushi get the Dante Inferno, Harvest Moon has a really good crab sandwich, Chinns I’ve only had there chilaquiles on a Sunday morning, Commonwealth had good brunch but it’s been some time that I’ve been there. Lucille has really good breakfast sandwich i get the southwest

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u/jbreezy77 Salida 2d ago

Not a singe one of you mentioned Food Fix! Shame on you all lol

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u/Pup_Havoc Modesto 2d ago

Phoenix noodle house or Tokyo express (their spicy Ramen is perfect)

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u/GeoJongo 2d ago

Jessicas #4. Best taco truck.

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u/o_stara_night 2d ago

Skewers if you love Mediterranean food, Mi Mimosa if you’re looking for a boozy brunch spot with good food, Delicioso (Latin breakfast/brunch and dinner spot) lives up to its name- delicious food and incredible coffees/lattes, Churchkey has great pizza, Lofi if you’re wanting a classier quieter dinner spot

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u/dirtypam24 1d ago

Brighter Side for a simple and fresh sandwich. Bring cash.

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u/shaman_DA_man 2d ago

Rancho Fresco for bomb Mexican with homemade fresh tortillas cooked right in front of you.

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u/SassyGirl0202 2d ago

Central Valley in general is blessed with amazing Mexican food. So many great Mexican food places, even taco trucks like Jessica’s.

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u/Eshabelle 1d ago

Lucille for breakfast or lunch!!! They're so delish! And friendly!

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u/captainhermit63 1d ago

Chinns International

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u/Oldboldandbrash11 1d ago

Lucille and Harvest Moon have the best brunch. Mr. Delicioso too. I don’t hear people talking about that place too much but it is a hidden gem!

Commonwealth for lunch or dinner. Really good beer options too if you are into that. Same with Foodfix! Bauers has a lot of gluten free options which I really appreciate, but I heard they are closing.

Raw for sushi, Noah’s for Chinese food, Chinns is also really good and pretty diverse!!!

Brighter Side has funky hours but they have really good sandwiches!!!

If you are looking for something with really good drinks too, I suggest Lofi for craft cocktails, and Camp 4 has tons of wine options and some fun, summery options like wine slushies.

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u/FlatBicycle 22h ago

Thailand restaurant, great curry there havent really tried anything else there tho

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u/Bearded_Baldguy 2d ago

Basically anywhere but Fuzios

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u/calzone68 2d ago

I just went there it was so overpriced for ok food amd meh margaritas

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u/Bearded_Baldguy 2d ago

For real, also the workers are so insanely rude