I went here with a couple of friends from sacramento and we had such a great night. Our waiter Shelby was so sweet and helpful plus we received great service from our busser Gabe. The food was delicious and we definitely plan to come back again soon :) read more

RAW Sushi Bistro is my absolute favorite place to go out and eat. Located in downtown Modesto and easily accessible from the Freeway. Alex the owner can be found at any given night greeting customers like close friends. The staff is amazing from the hostess to the wait staff to the bartenders, you'll receive amazing service from start to finish. Their Garlic Edamame is a must as is the yellow tail razor appetizer. If you like spice the Dante's Inferno Roll as well as the Neff are all a must try! If you like a little sustenance and not a big fish person the Beef Cilantro Roll is delicious. If your looking for fish but not spice the Shark Bite and Roadkill are also great options. Just an insider tip though, if you want your dinner a little drug out don't order your rolls until you are done with the appetizers. read more

Let's talk about the best sushi spot in Modesto. Period. It is a blessing and a curse to have tried their special garlic sauce. A blessing because every time I eat it it feels as if Leonardo Da Vinci is painting the Mona Lisa on my tongue with every bite. Yes I'm dramatic, but what I'm trying to say is that it is VERY good. It is a curse because well, I can't eat garlic sauce everyday and I start to crave it when one usually craves things (when we can't have it; i.e. 7 AM driving to work). Okay moving on from the garlic sauce. Get the garlic edamame (sorry had to incorporate it again somehow) and get the Dante's Inferno Roll. Ambiance is beautiful, owner is personable, staff is always kind & the outside patio is very cute and NYCish. 5 stars to Raw Sushi! read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Dante's Inferno Roll (Tip: I get fried asparagus instead of Jalapeño to dip it in the garlic sauce I ask for on the side) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Went for date night in a Friday evening. Great food and service. Just a little noisy.

Dear ALL-STAR TEAM Raw Sushi Bistro, I would like to thank Alex and The Entire Raw Sushi Bistro TEAM for always providing the most exceptional dining experience. On 2-22-2022 Our Family shared A Special Celebration at Your Beautiful Restaurant. Each and Every Person on YOUR TEAM is so very inviting and professional. Thank You so very much from Our Entire Family to Yours, for Always making Every moment together So Special. Your Sushi, cocktails, and grilled fare are Out of this world DELICIOUS!! Thank You so very much.... WE will be Back!!! :) Love Always, Stephanie read more

Raw Sushi Bistro Modesto is my all time top favorite sushi spot! The restaurant is very spacious and they offer an amazing scenery. Its great for big parties and they offer outside seating as well. It is very clean and tidy throughout the establishment. It is very lively and entertaining especially on the weekends! Not to mention the food is DELICIOUS I come here once a week from Stockton to go out and dine in. My favorites are the Spicy Garlic Edamame, Dante's Inferno Roll, and Half Shell Oysters! There are many more options on my favorites, but too much to list. The alcoholic drinks that are served are great as well! I always go with a Green Tea Drink. The service and servers are all very nice and professional, I will definitely return back to see Autumn, she does a lovely job! The vibe at this restaurant is welcoming and highly enjoyable. There is never a time where Raw disappoints me. 10/10 must go again. read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Here I am showing the Ahi Tuna Taco, Kumamoto Oysters in a Half Shell, and Green Tea Drink ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Ryan is freaking awesome. Thanks for your attentiveness and great service. My Dante's inferno and lemon drop were delicious!

This place is amazing! Great food,fun atmosphere, nice employees but always a little crowded. If you dont mind a little wait then you will be fine! Definitely the best sushi in modesto by far and the prices arnt too bad either! The cocktails probably arnt their signature beverages but not bad none the less, definitely my "go to spot" for sushi! read more

Incredible atmosphere and service is awesome. I highly recommend this restaurant. Make a reservation or get there early it can fill up fast. Best sushi in town. read more

Food was really excellent and lots of choices. Service was superb and very attentive! The ambiance was just right! People that work there are great! read more

Delish.. my beef cilantro roll is still my fav. Everything is fresh and delicious. The restaurant is warm and beautiful with modern style. Sitting at the bar is definitely the best seat in the house. They will make you anything you want. read more

Food is delicious. Staff is friendly. Service is great. Definitely our go to for sushi

Raw sushi bistro deserved a 5/5 for many reasons. Our busser Gabe gave me an amazing chair to sit on. He helped me find the bathroom and even tied my shoe. He made me really wet with his water pouring skills. He had great hospitality and care to me and my friends. Gabe was STRONGLY BUSSIN FOR MY TABLE. Our sushi was perfectly made and so delicious. The service was amazing and our server Shelby was so awesome! This place is meant for the people! Me and my homies love raw sushi bistro . Thank you Gabe for giving us the good good and Shelby for the amazing service!! You both deserve a raise! read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Gabe Martinez. My bussin busser - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

I just simply want to say thank you! Tonight was busy hectic and everything in between and after a not so great experience elsewhere we walked into you to place a to go order. Everyone! Greeted us kindly and the food was great. Thank you for having great service and food! read more

Pricy but food is so fresh and ambience is great! It's always packed and i have been only there a few times but each time the fish tasted so fresh and good! read more

Raw is hands down the best sushi in Modesto. This is our go to when we are in town and want sushi. They don't have an exclusive gluten free menu but can modify items to make it gluten free. read more

First time I ever been here. I was pleasantly surprised with the prompt seating and we'll portion dishes. I visited co-workers for lunch, atmosphere was nice. Current decor and casual dress is acceptable. Nice enough that I would do a more formal dinner date with my spouse. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl and received a decent portion for the reasonable price under $16. My co-workers also agreed the sushi they was also very good. I would visit this place again. read more

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My wife and I's favorite date night dinner. Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. You gotta try it

Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. Came here on a busy night but everything was smooth. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and the service by Miky was outstanding as she was very tentative and courteous throughout our whole dine in experience. Definitely worth a try to check this place out. read more

Good drinks and food, nice ambiance. Usually busy. Not the most attentive wait staff, but good sushi and great spicy garlic edamame.

Was in town on business and looking for a low carb meal. Their sashimi was absolutely fresh, tasty and generous portions! Next time I am back in Modesto, I'll definitely stop in again! read more

don't usually write reviews but I had a horrible experience. made a reservation with my friends and let them know we'd be a little bit late and they said that's okay. we got there and they said we have to wait for a table to open which was fine with us. we see a table open and ask about it and she starts saying that people already have it reserved. 20 minutes pass and the table was still empty so we were starting to get a bit bothered. We expressed our concerns and the hostess started giving attitude and was being rude, rolling her eyes and we were very respectful . Long story short we asked to speak to the manager and she wasn't helpful. We were starting to get more angry and the hostess started yelling and putting her fingers in my friend's face being extremely disrespectful. We asked for their names, and she then cussed my other friend out saying " learn to be respectful b***". We got angry and walked out. They both need to be held accountable. read more

Love this place! Best sushi I've ever had. Period! Love the atmosphere and always have great service here. read more

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Ask for Briana she gives the best service! And I highly recommend the Dante's inferno roll paired with the nigori sake read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Green bottle of sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

If you want sushi with a side of Covid come to Raw Sushi Bistro in Modesto, CA. They are currently operating at 100% indoor capacity (say what about the Red Tier? What's that again?! ) and not a single employee was wearing a mask. It was like I was transported back to 2019. My friends and I ate outside, and noted that the employees wore masks when they came out and served us. Uh. Thanks. But you should really be following health and safety guidelines and wear them the entire time. The sushi was good, but I don't even want to know what the kitchen staff is doing when it comes to covid safety when the operators of this establishment is blatantly ignoring CDPH and CalOSHA safety standards. I will say, lunch yesterday was the riskiest situation I have placed myself in in a year. Proceed with caution. Yikes! read more

I decided to check out Raw for dinner before a concert at the State Theatre in Modesto and it was the most amazing sushi experience I've ever had. My friend and I arrived around 6pm on Friday and the place was packed. Fortunately they had bar seating available so we didn't have to wait the estimated 45 mins for a table. I'm glad we sat at the bar because the bartenders were awesome! One of the sushi makers came over and chatted with us, found out we were visiting Modesto for the first time and bought us a round of tequila shots on the house. Best service EVER. We ordered three rolls and they were all delicious. Dante's inferno - highly recommend! Fried jalapenos are yummy even on their own, and they don't have seeds so they're not ultra spicy. Rainbow roll and dragon roll were just as good. One nice surprise was that there are 10-12 pieces per roll which we totally did not expect! See photo for proof. The restaurant has a great ambiance to it, hip and vibrant. Prices aren't outrageous, I'd recommend this place to anybody looking for a place to eat in Modesto. If I come back I'm definitely visiting Raw again! read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Top: Dante's Inferno roll Middle: Dragon roll Bottom: Rainbow roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

I really enjoy going here. It's changed to a younger crowd at night since opening, but the food and service are always pleasant. People watching is great here. Dress to impress or dress down. All is ok. Alex is the best. He is always personable & makes sure you are loving your meal,drink & having fun. Love that he never forgets a face & comes & sits w/ you & catches up. read more

Good food and atmosphere. It was very busy, but it was a Friday night. Considering the crowd, it didn't take too long to get seated. The sushi was really good and the beef teriyaki was pretty good too. read more

Okay lets just say this isn't the omakase restaurant you may be looking for but the rolls and charshi are great. Service is a tad spotty but overall acceptable. The drinks are tasty but too pricey, so why the 5 stars? Cus im not a hater and the ambiance is fantastic but way to freaking loud. read more

The sushi is good and the style of the place is amazing but the way the waitresses are dressed really kills the whole look of the restaurant. :( The sushi is pretty darn good but its just the uniform that is so unprofessional and makes the place look like a lower category restaurant... read more

The atmosphere is great for a date night or celebration. It's a little dark though, they definitely could have turned on an extra light. However I wasn't thrilled with the food. Don't get me wrong it was good, but there are other sushi spots in Modesto that have just as good if not better quality and quantity. read more

Great atmosphere, bomb drinks, good vibes, even better garlic edamame it's more on the pricey side, but i've never been dissatisfied! 10/10 recommend. read more

Fish is fresh but it is pricey. Definitely worth the price though. It gets busy so get there early.

"Raw" is a more up-scale sushi restaurant that is almost always extremely busy - I would suggest reservations, if you can get them. The food is delicious & fresh, and the service is very good. I've been here several times. It can be quite noisy at times due to the large number of customers, but it has a "city" atmosphere and is a great place to meet before an event at the Gallo Center, or anywhere downtown, as it is within walking distance. They also have a full bar. read more

Been coming here for a few years, our fave spot for sushi. No rolls ever disappoint and the service is beyond great. To all the ppl complaining about masks & overcrowd, home is there for a reason. I come here to eat, not judge what others want to do w/their lives. So if amazing sushi is what you are looking for, then RAW is the place for you. read more

If I could give this place negative stars I would. Waited a 1hr and 45mins for a to go order when I was told it would be ready in 30. Also told lies in order to make me wait longer when I just wanted my money back and for my order to get canceled. Once my food came out they gave me a $20 gift certificate which was just a joke when I spent $100 for my food and a ridiculous wait time. Overall I understand if there is a long wait time, but just tell me the correct wait time so I don't waste my time just waiting there watching all of the employees drinking at the bar with other customers. read more

We were first timers and left so satisfied! Not only with our food but our service. Randy was our waiter and was so sweet and funny. Great personality! Plus he was a fellow CSU Stanislaus Warrior Spicy garlic edamame was delicious and so was my deep fried California roll. We will DEFINITELY be back! read more

Food is great but a bit more expensive than other sushi restaurants. That being said I've never left disappointed with the food, service, or overall vibes of the place. Definitely a must for dinner or drinks with friends read more

Delicious food every time. Service is friendly and good. If you have not been, you must go and check them out!

Saw their high profile bar when I drove by. After checking here, it's worth going, should not be a landmine. Smart that I went there on Wed where they got their fresh stuffs. Tina, marguro, tako, sweet shrimp all reasonable read more

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