Highest-rated Restaurants in Modesto by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Modesto by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Modesto, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#27. Chinn's International

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Testy Culiacan

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1238 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. George's Gyro's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3801 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Burgers, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Bagels N More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 5 Modesto, California
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Brighter Side

- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1125 K St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Twin Rivers Saloon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7000 Maze Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Copland Leal Salvadorian & Mexican Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 531 West Hatch Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Burly's California Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1219 North Carpenter Road Ste 5 Modesto, California
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Indian Grocery and Chaat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Sisk Road Ste 1a Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Me'Mo's Middle Eastern Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2221 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. West Coast Sourdough - Modesto

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3430 Tully Road Ste 29 Modesto, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Gusto Italiano

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3948 Sylvan Ave. Ste 307 Modesto, California
- Categories: Southern, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Picassos Gourmet Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 963 10th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Krépe Dog

- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 621 9th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Camp 4

- Rating: 4.5/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1508 10th St. Ste B Modesto, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Super Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2252 McHenry Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. El Rincon Tapatio

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1751 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Donatello's Take & Bake Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 2 Modesto, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Frida's Taqueria Ajua

- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Rumble Road Ste C Modesto, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Bauhaus

- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Downey Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer Bar, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. TNK Vegan Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Needham St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Sizzlin' Masala

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3230 Dale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Lucille

- Rating: 5.0/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Taquizas Garcia

- Rating: 5.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: Modesto, California
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Vitality Bowls

- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Oakdale Road Ste 620 Modesto, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Braulio's Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 9th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp