Had an overnight work trip that had me in Modesto so I was trying to find something fun to eat. After a bit of research I found this place. I showed up around 7pm and I thought it might have been closed because no one was here. But they were open. I ordered a Bauer burger with the house seasoned fries. They asked how I'd like the egg cooked and the burger cooked: I asked for medium for both. Given how dead the place was, it did take a minute to get my food. The burger was ok, not worth $21. The bun fell apart very quickly which is a bit of a cardinal sin in the burger game. The bacon on the burger was not bacon strips but a bit of bacon crumble. The patty was a bit overcooked so it was dry and it wasn't seasoned so it was bland. The egg was cooked perfectly, but the aioli and the egg yolk with a disintegrated bun made for a huge mess. The fries were interesting. The house seasoned fries are not salted. So the fries were almost sweet due to the spices, but no salt. And they do not have regular table ketchup or malt vinegar. I did ask for some ketchup and they brought me their house ketchup. While not like a classic ketchup, it was actually quite good. Oh, be aware. They will charge you a 4% fee when they bring you the check (what would have happened if I'd paid with cash?). I do not see anywhere on the menu where they say their is a payment fee so that is a pretty shady business practice. Overall: meh. I think for the price point the burger should have been great, but sadly I can't say it was great or even good. I'd likely not return. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Food menu was so on point. Everything sounded good! Everything was delicious! The restaurant had a good amount of people and we got a nice table right away. Our waitress was so nice and in a good mood so that was nice too. The restaurant doesn't have have music and I liked that, we could actually have a conversation and not yell at each other. Lol our food was super flavorful and we will be back! The ketchup had a unique & I will say my black berry coulis & Brie burger was delicious. I loved the flavor combo. The seasoning on the fries and the Mac and cheese was also unique and kind of sweet. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - The Brie BG - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Seriously, delicious food behind a modest façade. Unique combination of flavors, very thoughtful menu with vegan and gluten-free options. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

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Ok, my husband, and I stopped it here bc we had been told it was good! We stopped in about 5:30 in the afternoon and the place was empty as we walked in the ambience was super sketch. Very dark and oddly decorated. They had a movie playing on one of the TVs and it was so loud!! The lighting was super dark too. Our waiter was nice but super inexperienced and seemed nervous. The food was mediocre at best. Not terrible not amazing. read more

I search this up after kids museum and found this hidden gem on a Sunday afternoon, we ended up order some nachos, kids Mac cheese and some wings, service was good, food came out promptly, nachos was good on point chips were nice and crunchy and not soggy the sauce compliments the chips, wings with fogo sauce fries were so good better than wings stop was really good Mac cheese was good also, definitely will be back for other foods, parking is nice and open plenty. read more

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Read last review. Now a server wanted to respond lying saying " we ordered drinks and left without paying for them." Total LIE! I went to the restroom to wash my hands when we first got there. When I came out I saw Fox News and my wife seated at the table with two glasses of WATER on the table. She hadn't ordered anything liar! read more

If you haven't been here since the new owners took over just know the vibe just isn't the same, normally that's okay because change is good, but I didn't care for the atmosphere, service seemed very blah, not that they were rude but almost like they didn't have enough customers around to care.... No dessert was available They didn't know we had a RSVP Food overall was DELICIOUS! Try the Blackberry burger! read more

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This was the worst experience I've had in a long time. There were so many misses. First, I want to start by saying our server was super nice and helpful. I don't blame him at all for the missteps in the kitchen. As far as our food... the fries were super dark and overly greasy and tasted like they had been fried in old oil. They were not edible. My husbands burger had waaaay too much mustard. It was unbalanced in flavors. But the worst offense was my burger. I ordered it medium. It was well past well done. I got the blackberry and Brie burger. The blackberry coulis, as it was advertised on the menu, was not a coulis. It was a mush of barely cooked blackberries, seeds and all. They piled this mush on both the bottom and top buns so thick that it was four times the amount of blackberry to meat. The Brie completely disappeared and the arugula immediately got soggy. The bun disintegrated under the mush. Not only was it an unbalanced burger in ratios, it was not a coulis (which I imagined would have been drizzled on the burger). This was slop. Also- three of the four beers my husband tried to order tapped out as the bartender tried to pour them. This place needs a chef to rework the menu and train the kitchen staff. And they need to not run out of that many beers at once. Maybe that was just poor timing. But the food was unforgivable. We won't be back. read more

Lunch today at Bauer's By Saxon was really good. Great vibe, friendly service and good food. The fried zucchini was excellent. I had the mango shrimp salad and it was delicious. My husband had the fireman burger with fries. The burger was very juicy and very messy. He did not like the fries because they were not very crispy and had a sugary spice on them that tasted sweet. I would definitely go back and try something different. read more

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Tastes like the quality of food in San Francisco!!!! The vibe and scene is like an underground sub a bit very lively on busy downtown nights. Me and My Husband loved their Bauer Burger my 3rd time ordering it and their Elk burger was such a treat to my Husband that's where I say the flavor does not match 209 location and I loooove it!!! read more

Wow. This place has gone downhill. Where do I begin. Let's start with Service- None to Barely there. I literally saw two tables get up and leave cuz they weren't served. I'm not sure what was happening but it looked like service was lost. Food- I got the dirty south and my s.o. got the fogo. He said his burger was decent but the fries were way too salty. My sandwich was huge and started off strong. However, the more I ate, the less good it got. Some piece of the coleslaw was hard, but what's worse is I ordered a side salad and that shit tasted not washed... worst salad I've ever had. Now I'm hoping I don't get sick... Ambiance- it's alright. There are t.v.'s playing different shows, and a little game section. A little bar section as well but I didn't see their selection being huge. Other than that, I don't recommend this place. Sad. It used to be good. Idk if it's change of new ownership or what but pick another downtown restaurant. I do enjoy their Pao de queijo though. read more

The food was great and our server was so friendly and attentive! We had a child with us and her food came out first. The patio is really nice and dog friendly. read more

Was pleasantly surprised by this unassuming burger joint! Started our meal off with the Brussel sprouts. So crispy and lemony! My only complaint is that I wish there was more, as the portion was on the smaller side. My friend got the octavian and liked it. It was a spicy pork, linguica, mushroom, onion, and cheese sandwich. It was one of the featured items on Diner, Drive-ins, and Dives. I ordered the brie bg. I've never had a burger with these kind of flavors! It was topped with a creamy brie cheese and sweet blackberry jam. It was a solid choice, but next time I'd like to explore their menu and try something else. The fries were so yummy! They were covered in this addicting sweet and salty seasoning. The ranch and ketchup were homemade and the perfect complement to my burger and fries. I will be back to Bauer's for elevated bar food! read more

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One of the best burgers I've ever had. We had family coming over for a visit and thought let's give this place a try. Our family likes fried zucchini and it's on the menu, so we thought, why not, let's try it. Not sure about the area as I normally don't like the 9th Street area, especially near the bus station but thought well, let's keep an open mind since this place had 4 stars and good reviews. Glad we went. Our waitress was pleasant, attentive and sweet. There was more menu options online but not on the menu at the restaurant. I was going to order the wedge or blue salad but wasn't on the restaurants menu...Oh well. I had the blue burger with no salt fries, crispy, that's exactly what I got, delicious. Hubby had the pastrami burger and salad, WOW, he loved it, the others with us had the Bauer burger and they loved it as well. We loved the fried zucchini so much I ordered another, glad we did. Enjoyable afternoon with loved ones and a good meal. Highly recommend. We'll be back. Thank you for a nice experience and good meal. read more

I don't know what happened to this place. Went today at 1230pm, only one other table had customers. Took 40 mins for 3 burgers, one came out about 10 mins after the other two. Fries were barely cooked. Burgers definitely not worth 18-20$. No way. Feel ripped off. read more

The Brie BG might be one of the best burgers I've ever had! Funny enough... the cost of a "gourmet" burger here is pretty much the same as McDonalds or any other fast food place read more

Great service and good food. Pretzel with beer sauce was fantastic! Good chicken sandwich and fries. The ranch sauce was the bomb! Great place to have drinks and answer Trivia questions! read more

The food was so good, we didn't get a picture before we dug in. The pastrami fries: all ingredients tasted fresh with the combo of the sweet fry seasoning on an already yummy dish. The Brie burger was unique and sweet + savory dish. The cocktail from the bar was not too overwhelming with gin, but you felt it was there mixed into the sweet mixers + fruit. Karely was a helpful and pleasant host! read more

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Vegan and gluten sauces! Menu for both carnivores and plant based people like me! Looking forward to coming back with my family to use the outdoor seating area! Ethan gave wonderful customer service! read more

I've been here a few times now. The service has always been good. The restaurant has always been pretty empty which is fine by me ‍ it's a little hole in the wall type of joint. I appreciate the higher quality burgers and the seasoned fries. If you want a burger with a bit of a twist then give this place a shot! I've also gotten one of their chicken sandwiches in the past but I'll probably stick with a burger next time. read more

I got the burger with Brie, bacon and blackberry something. It was delicious. Fries were great, sauces were on point. Brothers in Ripon is great but this might be a little better. They need a sign out front. I wonder how many people go to that McDonald's next door without knowing the best burger possibly in Modesto is right next door. Enough to make you sad but the burgers will cheer you up. Staff was great too. read more

When we first walked in, the place has a cool look and vibe. It is a smaller place, but there is adequate inside and outside seating. As for the service, there was one guy running around to all the tables. He initially greeted us with menus, but it took a while for him to return to take our order. I ended up ordering the El Chicharron burger. I have to say this was a phenomenal burger! The pork belly slices paired nicely with the burger. The fries were also delicious. After our experience here, I would definitely visit again! Inside: 4 Outside: 4 Food: 5 Service: 3 read more

this hot hawaiian sandwich was so good. the fries were alright, but did not stand out at all. employees were nice. the prices seem reasonable for the quality and for the time. the portion was perfect for me. i left with no leftovers, and did not feel too full or hungry. it was almost completely empty inside, but understandable since it is a tuesday evening. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - hot hawaiian sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

This place has gone downhill under the new ownership. Customer service is nonexistent. The place was dead for a Saturday evening, and it took forever to get our food. Nachos were disappointing. It's was basically just over seasoned chips with a few black beans and some scattered cheese and a few drizzle of sauce. Texas burger came with regular sandwich bread. No burger bun. No onion rings, instead it was some burnt strips of onion. No bacon strips, few crumbles of bacon. Fries had cinnamon on it, weird. House Ketchup belongs in the garbage. Disappointing Overpriced burgers. It's like the establishment just didn't give a damn. Oh almost forgot to mention. Tiny Flies were constantly being waved away from the table. They have a fly hatchery. Gross. Never going back to this dump and I definitely DO NOT recommend this place. read more

The atmosphere both inside and outside is very nice and relaxing. Got the Gorg over-medium with a Caesar salad, both of which hit the spot. Our server was very polite and attentive to our party, and she even gave us a pizookie on the house for 2 of our party's birthdays. This was our first time trying Bauer's By Sazon, but it definitely won't be my last. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - The Gorg over-medium with a caesar salad on the side. - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Tried this place for the first time tonight for dinner. I think this place is pretty popular. I saw two tables that were reserved inside. They have seating inside and out. The Hit Hawaiian sandwich had a little kick to it and was super yummy. Next time I want to get a burger they looked equally as good. The nachos were huge and definitely shareable. A very tasty dish as well. We will be back. read more

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Really great little restaurant in downtown Modesto area. I loved my fogo burger. It was nice and spicy! I got my burger with the beef and it was nice and juicy. The fries are nicely seasoned and crispy. I also liked the Octavian style nachos. The chips tasted like they had cinnamon on them which was a unique touch. We went on a Friday night so it was pretty packed. There was also a dj playing music was fun. I'd love to to back and try more items on the menu. I'd recommend making a reservation so that you can ensure you'll have a seat read more

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This place is quirky, pricey, has odd hours, and simply fantastic food. The space is small - our table was wobbly, soft drinks are sold by the can - didn't matter. Service was great and relaxed and again, the food is spectacular. I had a cheeseburger with crispy pork belly. It was the best bacon cheeseburger I've ever had. We have eaten here several times - I've gotten this burger before and it was always great - I held off on saying "best ever" or reviewing before because it is a mood thing as well - I'm over it - every time I've had it - I've felt the same way. This is the champ. The ingredients blend perfectly from meat to produce and bun - there is no weak point. Accompanied by perfectly seasoned home cut fries. My wife had the Rueben this time - great as well. The food is fantastic and overpowers any drawbacks. Eat here. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - El Chicharrone burger - bacon cheese burger on steroids. World champ. - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Visited this past Saturday evening based on great reviews based on yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! I had the Dirty South chicken sandwich with Bauer fries. Sandwich was delicious and flavorful with their peach jalapeño slaw. The Bauer fries had a great different seasoning. Michelada was cold and refreshing. Our server was hustling and attentive checking back several times. Top notch service. Did the patio dining and was nice and relaxing. Will come back. read more

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Cute little spot. Ordered the brieBG and it was good. Service was great - they checked on us frequently to make sure we were good on water etc., will definitely come back. The ambiance was awesome. I saw families, singles, couples. Welcome for everyone. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Briebg - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Listen, I know what you're thinking...burgers = heavy, greasy and you might regret it... but that is NOT the case with these burgers. Burgers: light, airy buns. Meat is obviously good quality (you can just tell). The flavors are different but they are good. This place is burger art. Even the ketchup is amazing. Pros: * Cool layout * Friendly Staff * Unique menu * Quality!!! Cons: * Limited seating and parking (more of a heads up) read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Food and service were SO good!! Can't even pick one item that was the best because it was all delicious. BUT the fried pickle spears OMG.

Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area! I'm vegan and I'm pretty much accustomed to the only option I can have being French fries. But this place takes it a step further. Not only do they have a meatless burger and vegan mayo. But the waitress was so patient with my modifications! I asked for a side of ranch, intending to give it to my mom. But when the waitress brought out our food, she also brought me a side of vegan ranch! Which wasn't even in the menu. The food was absolutely delicious. My mom and sisters tore up their lunch + appetizers. And the cocktails have a decent amount of alcohol. Fantastic experience overall! read more

This place is amazing!! The food is so delicious and everything on the perfectly sized menu will leave your mouth watering. I love how perfectly seasoned EVERY single item we had was. The place was very cute inside and outside as well, with absolutely amazing service as well! We had Alicia helping us and adored her from start to end! I'm vegetarian and there was so many options - which was such a pleasant surprise! I can't wait to try one of their cauliflower sandwiches or "burgers" next time!! This is a must try restaurant!! Also heard they just started an AMAZING brunch too!! read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Cauliflower Bites & Pastrami Sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

Had an awesome experience. We split an appetizer, Salad, and entree. The portions were perfect feed us both and we are full. The choice of beers are always amazing. The service was awesome. It was busy and still we were taken care of quickly but not rushed. Salmon risotto Brussels Maytag blue cheese. read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Outside seating available - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

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I cannot give this place enough stars for their brussels. I have tried many different places and I always return here.

We went for a lunch meeting around lunch time on a Wednesday. We had made reservations for 6-8 people, table was ready for us upon entering, which was great! It wasn't packed at all, which was surprising, as they are located right on 9th and I St. very cute vibes, would have a date night there. Our server was full of energy, super friendly and down to earth. The food was great, I don't think anyone complained about the food at all. I got the cowboy chicken sandwich with garlic fries. Fries could have had much more garlic, it was just sprinkled on top. Sandwich was good, even tho I'm but a huge bbq fan, it was tasty! Our only complaint was the wait time for the food and the amount of time we spent at the restaurant. Definitely was NOT a quick lunch experience. We were there for over an hour or so! We would def go back again, since they have a lot of vegan options for a friend, but probably not for lunch when time is a virtue. Also realized that the pickle spears we ordered were never brought to our table, hoping someone wasn't charged for that... read more

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We decided to stop for lunch on our way to Fresno after seeing the positive reviews. At first, we were unsure about parking since there wasn't anyone else there, but Karely kindly advised us on where to park. From that point on, our experience was fantastic. The service was quick and attentive, and the burger was one of the best I've had in a while. We had to really hold back on the huge pile of perfectly salted and seasoned fries. If you're in the area, we definitely recommend stopping by! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem for gluten-free and vegan food lovers as well as meat eaters. The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, making it a delight for any palate. I got the vegan/gf nachos! The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making the whole experience lovely! It wasn't busy when we went, so we were able to sit outside which was nice. I highly recommend it for both the food and the service! read more

Bauer's By Sazon - Vegan/Gluten Free Nachos!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Modesto, California

This place doesn't seem like much from the outside. When we went there, it had just opened for the evening hours, we were greeted by the bartender/server, who was very nice and friendly. We ended up ordering the Nachos that Guy Fieri got when he was there and they did not disappoint, some of the best pulled pork nachos I've ever had. I also ordered the other thing Guy had when he was there which was the Lamburghini hamburger and it was excellent as well. The Ambiance was ok, it was more of a bar atmosphere with good food. Overall I would definitely recommend coming here just to try the food! It was really good, I would definitely come back. read more