Raw Sushi is the best sushi spot in town -- fresh food, amazing cocktails, and a great vibe. What really made our visit unforgettable was the exceptional service we got at the bar from Matt. He was friendly, fast, and incredibly attentive. When I asked if a roll was fried, he said no -- but offered to fry it for me! That kind of service, especially at the bar vs. a seated table, is next-level. We'll definitely ask for Matt again next time. He deserves a raise! read more

The food is amazing here. Only con is that you have to wait in like a two hour wait list to get a seat. But well worth the food you're about to eat. read more

Made a reservation for 5:15pm and got here at 4:50pm and there was already a line forming when they open at 5pm. Great, fast service. Appetizers came out fast. Rolls were delicious. The restaurant filled up within 1 hour and the ambiance was amazing . Make a reservation if you don't want to wait! read more

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Raw sushi has delicious food . The ambience is really nice and it's always clean. But I find it really expensive. But the people are friendly, customers service is always the best . read more

Service and food was absolutely terrible. We had chicken teriyaki dinner and the chicken was dry. The sauce was nasty. The salad was blah and the rice was way too much and dry. Our waitress couldn't look us in our eyes when we ordered our food. Very unfriendly acted like she couldn't be bothered and was acting like she'd rather not be there . We didn't finish our dinners. They were nasty and we asked for the bill. She never asked us how her food was never ask us if we wanted to take our food with us which we wouldn't have. We're never going back there. We used to go there years ago, but when Hokee and Korean barbecue opened up, we started going there way different atmosphere there people very friendly that work there. Food was a very delicious and when our food came, it was always professionally done and serve right . The owner Annie personally knew all her customers and always bubbly and friendly . She had to close her restaurant down because of her rent got too high. She is going to open at the restaurant eventually and we will be back. read more

Easy to make a reservation was my first favorite part of my evening at Raw Sushi Bistro. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and seated right away. The drink menu was appealing and the mixed drink I indulged in was crafted well. The rolls we ordered were fresh and tasty! It was refreshing and the atmosphere was welcoming. Will be coming back! read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Horrible customer service! My husband and I waited one hour for a reserved table. In which we were told would be a be 30 a minute wait. We decided to dine at the bar and waited around for available seating. A few seats became available and as we were going to sit down the manager said they were reserved for a couple that had just walked in. I informed him that we also had reservations and had waited for 1 hour for our table. He was very unprofessional and said "these seats are reserved because they have reservations." The manager seemed to not care and the couple did not even sit down because they probably knew how unprofessionally this was handled. I guess if you're not a usual you are not important! Poor customer service and unprofessional! Will not return! read more

We had been looking forward to dining at Raw for months. Since we live out of town, we planned our visit around a show at the Gallo Center, securing a sitter and calling the night before at 8:40 PM to make a reservation for 5:45 PM the next day. When we arrived, the hostess couldn't find our reservation and initially just said, "Yeah, there's no reservation here, so..." with no apology or effort to resolve the issue. After a few minutes, she finally added, "I believe you, it's just that no one wrote it down." Her tone was casual, as if this was a common issue, and she showed zero initiative to check if a table might be opening up sooner. Instead, she just told us we'd have to wait about 45 minutes, making it clear we likely wouldn't be able to eat there before our 7 PM show. Frustrated, we left and went to Churchkey, where we had an amazing experience. A little effort or empathy from the staff at Raw could have softened the blow, but the indifference made it worse. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

I used to love this place. It's really sad. The food is great but the service is sooo horrible. Especially the girls up front who check you in and answer the phones. They are so rude and pretentious. They act like you should be so grateful they are allowing you a chance to eat there. It's crazy. And if you try and call they put you on hold for ever and never come back. I understand it's busy but the arrogance is way beyond that. I would avoid this place at all costs. The workers there need to comeback down to earth. Non of my friends and I are going to give them any more of our money. There are plenty of nice spots that appreciate our business. read more

One of the best sushi spots I've tried in Modesto! I recommend sitting at the bar with Bee! Not only does she know her drinks she knows what to recommend on the menu too. But on the end she really is the best mixologist in town. Phu is the sushi chef and his creations do not have words. Amazing is to low to describe him. read more

Raw Sushi Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Modesto, California

Great food! Great environment & service. Been here numerous times & enjoy it every single time

Food was delicious! although, will not be returning and recommend everyone to steer away from this site. It is an uncomfortable setting as we can hear what I believe to be the headchef degrading his employees in the kitchen. It is unprofessional and quite immature and he ruined the experience for my family. Please do not go here and spend your money at businesses who preach kindness within their meals! read more

We went to this restaurant a couple of days ago and were very disappointed to find that a $40 tip was automatically added to our bill of around $270, even though we were only four people. Normally, automatic gratuity is only applied to larger groups (6 or more), and nothing on the menu or by the server mentioned it. We would have gladly left a tip on our own, but forcing one without notice felt unfair and unprofessional. The food was fine, but this left a bad impression and we won't be coming back. read more

Technically it's ZERO star, avoid this place as much as you can mainly if you don't know the people that works here and if you're not a regular customer. Unfortunately, they careless about their other customers. Also don't even waste your time speaking to the manager shes unprofessional and doesn't know how to deal with disappointed customers. This place is not a family friendly that you can bring your small kids as well. It is super loud and cant even make a conversation without yelling or repeating yourself to the person you're speaking to. Addition to that unorganized can't handle a big crowd, the service is really slow. Food wise rolls are all the same naming it differently and adding an ingredient or two to make a difference. Lastly totally not worth the wait especially the host doesn't know how to do her job and tell time. There's other better sushi places around the area. read more

Great sushi and atmosphere, my only issue would either is always a wait but that's because they're so good here

One of my favorite places to come to, good vibes always & the food is AMAZING!!! 10 out of 10!!

My family and I had dinner at Raw in late November to celebrate my sons birthday. I'll start off with the complaint since that is really what's prompting me to write the review. We were seated at a table near the bar. During dinner we noticed a couple that was seated at the bar was accompanied by their dog, which looked to be a Yorkie (or similar). Not sure if it was a puppy or just a small breed but nonetheless a dog at the sushi bar, directly in front of the people making sushi. I have nothing against dogs, I am a dog parent. I am however against people that bring their non service dogs into restaurants and grocery stores, you know, places that serve or sell food. I'm also against establishments that allow it, and Raw appears to allow it. Since these guys were at the bar in front of the employees. It wasn't like the dog was on the floor it was in the lap of one of the guys and on the counter in front of them. I'm not sure if they were regulars but none of the employees batted an eye about it. I was "this close" to asking for the manager or whoever was in charge at the time BUT I didn't want to make a scene, I'll just "choose" to not come back. I get it, it wasn't a hairy slobbering large breed dog. I'd imagine the health code would discriminate on the breed. The positives were the food was good, the portion sizes for the entrees was ample. The Ambiance was nice although a little loud maybe because of the spacious building. read more

The best spicy edamame around! It's one of my favorite places to eat and drink in Modesto. The service is excellent and the ambience is perfect. It's always busy, but I don't mind waiting. read more

I visited my friend Turlock, this is his favorite sushi place in town so he took me here couple of weeks and I like it so we came back here last night Friday night, it was packed with many people waiting so we were gonna leave but the owner recognized my friend and he came to us and told us we would be able to sit in any min but there were couple of seats at the bar so we sat immediately. Last time we were here, the owner was there too. We started with my friend's favorite salmon ceviche again I'd never tried salmon ceviche before this place but this is delicious, and I got my favorite yellowtail jalapeño, and my favorite nigiri sweet shrimp with heads, I got my friend hooked on it and he loves it and he also eats the whole head like me. And we got a couple rolls and I loved fried jalapeño that came the roll, those were so good better than French fries! I also like the fact that they have all the good sake and Japanese whisky I like and my favorite Azul tequila. This is a really good sushi place in the valley, I also like the atmosphere, and I will come back again for sure next time I visit my friend in Turlock... read more

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You'll never be disappointed in this restaurant! Yes you may have a wait time because they are just that good and busy! The food is always 10/10. read more

Service is very slow, waited more that 20 minutes to get our drinks and waitress barely cared for any of the tables in my area.

We celebrated my friend's birthday here. I think this place is known more for being trendy than their their food. Their food is good but not waiting an hour to get a table good. If you are not one of the first few parties seated then you end up waiting 45-60 for a table. Their drinks are also good but a bit pricey. It's definitely a good place to hang out with friends. read more

Took my daughters here for lunch on valentine day. Waited 45 min, as expected due to the holiday. Was worth it. Loved the garlic edamame. Overall was good food. Wished was better service and more attentive. read more

Great service. Wonderful fresh food. Could eat there every day. I can't say anything bad about this place.

In Modesto there are very few options for really good sushi and cocktails. Raw definitely has both! We ordered a Lychee Martini, Sidecar and a old fashion. All were great! The rolls were amazing but we especially loved the Neff Roll and the Dante Roll. The ambiance is great for a date night, in our case a double date! They had a beautiful Christmas tree as you walk in making it feel very festive. Tips: There is almost always a wait check in and grab drinks at the bar before dinner. You'll be seated before you know it. The wait is well worth it. read more

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The food was nothing special. But the Tuna steak roll... Dont order it. The presentation is awful. The sauce looks like throw up, the reddish brown color. We instantly couldn't eat/ look at it. The white peach sake was the BEST hence why I am giving 3 stars. The garlic edamame was okay, some pieces were really over cooked but then some were good. Just needs more consultancy. read more

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Randomly in Modesto for work and started to crave sushi. I must say, this place exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for the evening. I dined alone so I was able to just sit and unwind. The highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the rainbow rolls. The rainbow rolls were a visual delight, showcasing a beautiful array of colors and fresh ingredients. Each bite was a perfect blend of flavors and textures, with the fish being incredibly fresh and the rice perfectly seasoned. The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend checking this place out for their outstanding rainbow rolls. It's a place where you can truly appreciate the art of sushi and enjoy a memorable meal. If I'm ever in Modesto again I'm definitely coming back. read more

This has become our favorite spot for lunch during week days and sometimes weekends. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very attentive. Love their food and the quality is excellent. Even their portions are fair compared to other sushi joints around town who cannot even meet Raw Sushi's standards. Overall, love the ambiance of this place, food, and service. They also have a beautiful bar which is a perfect place to have a drink and have a quick bite to eat. My only suggestions is to be prepared to wait on weekends and night dining. They are very busy during those times so don't just drop in expecting to get a table right away. read more

We came here with a party of 8 & sat immediately with our reservation (which I highly suggest making one). Once sat we had some trouble with the servers trying to figure out who got the table, so we had to order drinks and apps twice which was kinda annoying. Apps and drinks came out quick, the garlic edamame was delicious, yellowtail razor was AMAZING. Jalapeño margarita I would highly recommend. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because, it took a while for our server to come back to get our order for our rolls, apps were already finished when she came back. Once we had our rolls we had no space on the table because she didn't pre-bus the table so we got up and found the busser to clear our own table to make space. Not a big deal but not ideal while we're trying to enjoy ourself. read more

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Great tasting sushi, I always get the spicy garlic edemame and the Dante's inferno roll. Highly recommend trying both as the flavors are very tasty. The edemame is unmatched! It gets packed and loud inside of the restaurant. I wish they would do reservations but unfortunately they don't, you just have to wait. I have also tried their starburst drink which is nice and light and fruity. If you like good sushi and a vibrant and loud atmosphere, I would recommend trying RAW. read more

Great place for sushi. Love the atmosphere . I strongly recommend this place. Bartenders are skilled as well. You won't regret your visit

Amazing! Old fashioned cocktail was perfect. Garlic edamame was very delicious. Sashimi and nigiri plate was perfect. Service is great. Definitely a jewel in downtown Modesto! read more

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And once again, the food, the service impeccable, the ambience phenomenal, I'm not sure if it was the manager or the owner. When they first opened we came in roughly about 8 PM. He came to us, personally, offered sake, come and join him.... Our pics of sushi and rose were top shelf. I'll leave those out just to tickle your curiosity, but their service and food was excellent. We recommend going there for special nights or just any night. We will not be let down, let me say the food is exquisite. It's the way sushi and any of its menu taste like it's that much more. read more

Such a crowd but worth the wait Our food was delicious, service was excellent We're coming back You will not be disappointed So says The Godfather read more

Nico is the best server hands-down! He returned my wallets and leftover after I was half to my car in the parking lot

The food here is good. The only issue I have is the staff is very rude. There was someone working the bar with red hair with a really bad attitude. She was not welcoming or inviting. She didn't smile at customers. read more

This is by far not my favorite sushi restaurant. It is always extremely packed and loud but the sushi is fresh and innovative. I have had a few of the specialty rolls; SCS and Dante's Inferno I would recommend. Also, their garlic edamame is a must-have. The restaurant is a bit trendy and overpriced but at least the food is good. read more

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I came here alone when I was single and during this time I went on a spree of taking myself out to fancy dinners to have a potential idea of what it would be like to be on a real date. The hostess was very polite and seated me in a corner where there wasn't a lot of people around me so I could have some privacy. I could tell that she felt bad that I was by myself but nevertheless she remained respectful. All of the food that I had ordered came out very timely, and I enjoyed every last bite. I admired the ambiance, the service and the music of this place. Fast forward to now, I am currently in a relationship and my partner hasn't actually tried sushi. If he ever does come around to trying it I will definitely direct him to come here! read more

Food is pretty decent. Nothing amazing but nothing bad. We ordered sushi so it ticked the boxes. The cuts were pretty cheap for the price point. I wasn't super impressed. Service was a bit too attentive. Very 3 star service ala apple bees/ chilis style. Won't be back read more

It's nice to have a great sushi bar in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresh food, great service