Dewz is amazing! My husband and I usually go for an old-fashioned and dessert. *IF* you like an old fashioned, go here. The bartender with the long red hair makes them RIGHT! OMG so good. We've also been for dinner a few times and it's so hard to choose because everything looks good. Their pasta is homemade and you'll be able to tell. My last visit was for my husband's birthday. I got honey marinated salmon with a pistachio crust, purple romanesco puree (omg-what a way to eat cruciferous veggies!), and roasted potatoes done perfectly. My husband had a New York steak with reduced bourbon sauce and fries that were out of this world. It's not Michelin rated, but it should be. read more

My favorite place in town. Highly recommend !!! All severs are observant , nice , and fun to be around ! An awesome environment. Makes you wanna stay all night and keep it the drinks flowing ! Bartender was very impressive and a delight to talk to ! read more

We haven't been to Dewz in many years and thought we would give it a try again. From beginning to end the service, food and ambiance was wonderful!. Steven was our waiter and made sure everything was described and delivered perfectly. To start, the calamari was some of the best we have had. In our party the lamb, pasta special and the salmon were done to perfection with different sauces to accompany with each. Wine selection was great also! Prices were a bit high but we don't mind when the food and service is to this level. We will definitely be back. read more

The server we had was so nice and went above and beyond! He knew the menu well and knew what drink would go well with the meal and he knew what my husband and I would like with the flavors of food we like. He was well worth a good tip and also the restaurant was well worth the visit. I would go everyday... if I could afford it. But the pricing for everything was worth it, the food was amazing and I couldn't get enough of it. If I could give it 10/10 stars. I would. But I guess 5 stars work. If you have the chance to go, GO! read more

I would definitely recommend Dewz to anyone looking for fine cuisine or a superb date night/night out with friends. I went here with my Husband for our anniversary and had a great experience. The service was superb: from our server, to the bar tender, the hostess, and the bus girl... everyone went above and beyond. Our server's name was Wilbert and he was seriously excellent! He was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to provide us with recommendations that did not disappoint! I am pregnant and was in the mood for a mocktail, but I never know good virgin drinks to order. I asked Wilbert and he had the bartender whip me up something special that I thoroughly enjoyed! It was fruity and very refreshing. For my entree, I had the seafood gnocchi with the butterfish. The flavors were out of this world! The gnocchi comes with a mix of seafood (ie. Scallops, shrimp, clams, etc.) and your choice or butterfish or salmon. I am so glad Wilbert talked me into the butterfish- it tasted just like it sounds; rich and buttery! My husband had the blue cheese crusted New York steak and he loved it. For dessert, we shared the chocolate XTC cake which had fresh berries, berry drizzle, white chocolate shavings, and berry cream, it was so rich and decadent... make sure you get a glass of milk to wash it down! To top off our wonderful experience, we had told Wilbert it was our anniversary and he came out with a camera, took our picture, and had it printed out for us along with a card! Overall, it was a really wonderful anniversary dinner! We will definitely be back! read more

Dewz Restaurant - Chocolate XTC - New American Near Me - Modesto, California

This place is absolutely amazing. The staff is beyond friendly, and always willing to go out if the way to make sure your experience is excellent. They tell you amazing recommendations, and the food is always delicious. I been there three times and each time the food is always consistent in deliciousness. I would definitely recommend for a fancy night date or just want to spoil yourself. read more

A PERFECT NIGHT! We went here for dinner Friday night for my husbands 35th birthday and our expectations were blown away. Had a larger group so I called ahead for reservations with no issues. Extra gratitude for this staff! Not only are they welcoming but educated in the art of hospitality. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner and his beautiful family which was an added treat. By the end of the night the entire restaurant was singing happy birthday and buying shots for each other. A night that will forever be special read more

Only complaint is that it's expensive however it is worth every penny. The service from walking in, table, and leaving was great. The food quality is excellent. We would like to go again! The dipping sauce for the bread is AMAZING!!! Definitely our favorite part...I think. Some of the best calamari we've had. I had the New York and my husband had the filet mignon. Both of ours were cooked perfectly, great portion, and very flavorful. Waiter picked an excellent wine to pair with my husbands filet. My tip is to make a reservation! We had a 45 min wait. read more

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This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Relaxing, yet elegant atmosphere. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful! The food is over the top. Each listed entree is unique and unlike anything ever created anywhere else. Very flavorful and delightful to the tastebuds. The prices are more than fair for the the creations you get. I would highly recommend both this place for food and drinks. Can't wait to come back! read more

Came here for my 33rd birthday. Best dinner I've ever had at a restaurant! Everything was cooked perfectly, and our waiter Will was amazing. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Spouse and I went here for a very rare "date night" and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's rare that we can ever go out without the kids, so when you have a lousy experience it's really upsetting. Not the case here! The food was simply superb. I had the lamb with the spinach and gorgonzola potatoes. YUM. Husband (the fussy one) had the blue-cheese encrusted filet. Now he is every good chef's nightmare, the guy who likes his perfectly good steak to be well-done. And most chefs just can't do it, but they did last night without compromising any flavor and he really enjoyed it. Shared a cinammon bread pudding for dessert which was just divine. Service was impeccable, place was very clean. It is a little noisy in the main dining area, and yes, the prices are quite high, but the quality of the ingredients used really showed. Highly recommend! read more

Dews was a magnificent dining experience. Heather, our waitress, was professional, helpful, and attentive to our every dining need. We found all the items to be exquisite. All the staff were knowledgeable and pleasant. We absolutely will attend again- this is a one of a kind dining experience! read more

The service was on point for sure. The food was simply amazing and beverages are out of this world. Truly a dining experience.

Whenever I'm in Modesto I love going to Dewz for a nice dinner out. The only drawback to going to Dewz is honestly the logistics. It's in downtown Modesto, so getting there from any direction around dinner time can be a hassle and parking is always a pain. Dewz goes above and beyond for customers. They have done a special surf and turf dinner for my mom's birthday after we called ahead and asked. Although we got lucky with the availability of lobster and the chef's desire to try out something like that on the menu. The food: Always great. Pretty much anything on their menu is guaranteed to be good. The drinks: A wonderful variety of California wines is on their menu. They also make great cocktails and the sommelier is great at reading customers' preferences and suggesting wines for their meals. The atmosphere: It's a little dark in the restaurant and service can sometimes be a little slow. If you're going for a fancy night out, though, it shouldn't be an issue. Dewz is delicious, don't hesitate to try it! read more

A recent change in ownership and reading recent reviews, we were hesitant to go but my husband wanted to keep our reservation and go for our 1st Wedding Anniversary. The inside is a great atmosphere - swanky meet chic. Exposed brick walling, red and black decor, pillows on the booth side of the tables. Upon entering is a lounge area and the bar. However, it was freezing in there. Yes it's winter, but I had to keep my jacket on - I dare say it was colder inside than out! But probably not since outside I could see my breath. We were immediately seated and our water glasses filled. Our sever was Shauna, and she was excellent. Unable to drink any alcohol, a mocktail was created for me. I opted for Strawberry Basil yet the drink was a deep red of Strawberry with a leaf of Basil. So there was the aroma of Basil when I took a drink, but the leaves weren't muddled and incorporated into the drink like I had expected. The house bread is served with a blend of Mediterranean olive oils and the olive oil had exceptional flavor. We chose the Starter Sampler, $17 a person. It came with Calamari which was served with marinara and aioli - the marinara had some spice to it and was a bit chunky. Aioli I'm not supposed to eat while pregnant but I snuck in two bites - and it was delicious. Next was Pumpkin Ravioli (2 pieces) which had a swirl of balsamic vinegar. The conflicting flavors were the perfect combination and I was pleasantly surprised that I 1) liked the pumpkin and 2) enjoyed the BV with it. The third was a Pork Belly in a Korean Chili Sauce; we were warned it was spicy and it was however the spice didn't overpower anything and still led to a great flavor. The fourth and last item was grilled Brie. Unlike traditionally Brie, wrapped in a bread, this was on top of a piece of bread that I believe she said was soaked in balsamic. It was absolutely amazing! We both got the lobster bisque and it was quite interesting how it was served. A bowl with the pieces of lobster (3 or 4 pieces at the most), some vegetables (e.g. celery, onions) is served and then the bisque poured over top. My husband and I each chose a steak ($55 each). I chose the special of Petite Filet which was supposed to have one type of cheese on it but as the cheese wasn't pasteurized, I went with the bleu cheese since it was. My husband had a Kobe ribeye which our served said was actually crossed with Wagyu. I've never heard of that cross but I guess they could be bred together? Our sever described the ribeye as "tough" yet I think she meant to say fatty....ribeyes tend to be due to marbling yet I don't think of them as tough. Sirloins, sure. Lean New York Strips, maybe. My filet was cooked correctly and tender, yet not tender enough to cut with a fork. And the Ribeye had good flavor. I honestly wouldn't have expected the filet to cost as much as a Kobe/Wagyu steak, so the cost surprised me. Overall, neither steak entree gave me a wow-factor. For dessert, and I really wanted to try about 4 different kinds, we choose the Banana Creme Brûlée Cheesecake. The sugar is torched table side and you watch the bananas caramelize. I was utterly disappointed in this. I'm used to fluffy, creamy, heavenly cheesecake (I can make a good cheesecake! It may crack, but it's good!) yet this was more dry and almost mealy in texture. I'd have been content with a banana! The word "creme" in the description is misleading - it's truly a piece of cheesecake with sliced bananas on top and then sugar on the banana which gets torched and caramelized. I had a hard time seeing how an item was described on the menu in its real life form; almost as though the descriptions didn't match what was presented - e.g. The Brie Bread and the Pork Belly. Yet it was still delicious. And truly, almost every item was served cool to cold. I said something about the ravioli, my husband about the calamari, the pork belly was odd to eat not hot....yet cold bisque was really disappointing. So not surprised, my garlic mashed potatoes were cold too. (Shrug) I don't feel the meal was worth what we paid ($270 including tip) and I was really disappointed in the temperature of all our food; whether it was a long way from kitchen to table, the cold temperature inside the restaurant, or both I've no idea. Maybe it sat for a while before someone was able to serve it to us? But I felt it was unacceptable for almost all of our food to be cool to cold. read more

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ALWAYS GOOD! Love love love the drinks! Always have! Definitely a spot for a romantic evening or letting loose with the girls cuz you got it like that! read more

My wife and I dined at Dewz just last night, on our way to a play. This should be a five star review: the staff is polished, professional, and knowledgeable; the ambiance, from lighting to colors to music and the art on the walls, is top-notch; and the food is pleasing in every way (our appetizer alone - watermelon, prepared with "Sciabica's basil extra virgin olive oil & champagne vinaigrette, Burrata cheese, iberico ham, rosa regale granita, lava salt, baby arugula" - offered the richest, most complex palette of flavors we've enjoyed this side of Tuscany - and the Caesar salad, prepared at our table, is the best I've ever had). So why just two stars? Well, we have yet to finish our dinner! When my wife made reservations for 6 pm we were assured we'd have plenty of time to make our 8 pm curtain at the Prospect Theater Project, just three blocks away. Our server also assured us the timing should be no problem. Yet other diners who came in at the same time or after us (including one table that needed to make a 7:30 show at a downtown venue) finished before our entry arrived. When 7:30 came and the main course still had not appeared, I asked our server to box it up and bring us the bill, and we just barely made it to the theater on time. These things happen. In fact, when it happened at another nearby restaurant a couple years ago the management offered a free dessert and adjusted our bill, as a way of showing concern for ruining our dinner. Though our server was apologetic, Dewz showed no such class ... and $145 (including tip) seems somewhat pricey for take-out (especially after we had been assured twice that timing would be no problem). If you have no other plans after dinner, you will enjoy a five-star meal - but if you are attending other events in Modesto, you may want to dine somewhere else. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to an expensive re-heated rib-eye for lunch ... read more

WOW I'm feeling like in paradise!!!! I'll keep this review short!! This place is absolutely legit. Note for the future:" I wanna go here every time possible read more

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Delicious food and fabulous service even for lunch! Can't wait to come back for the Charcuterie tray and drinks before the show at the Gallo Center! read more

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I WILL be back and I live in San Francisco. Food was delicious and so plentiful!!! The service gracious and friendly. We had a really lovely experience. read more

Another amazing Brunch at Dews!! The food was amazing, party of 6, all amazing! Biscuits and gravy was spot on. Amazing job by then chef and servers read more

Dewz Restaurant - Menu - New American Near Me - Modesto, California

This website needs to be updated... Tried Dewz again after their change of ownership. (Didn't have a great experience the first time)... Most the food listed is no longer available. Everything we went for was no longer served there. Waitress forgot my wine, and forgot a salad. We sat there over an hour waiting for food. When we told her we had a show to go to, she finally put the order in. We had 25 minutes to eat and get to our show... I thought 2 hours would have been enough time since we ordered right when we got there... My fish was undercooked, so I left it. Everyone else just got it boxed to go. Very disappointing... read more

It has been a long time since I've dined there but the service food and atmosphere was always great

This place is just wonderful. I scheduled our reservation here on Yelp, we live out of town and we arrived one hour early somehow... the restaurant was able to accommodate our early arrival. We were seated immediately and the kind waitress was actually the person who created the cocktail menu; her recommended cocktails are both elegant and flavorful. She also recommended two wines which complimented my New York steak wonderfully. Cheers to her! The appetizers we tried today were the octopus and the calamari, the octopus had a bit of a BBQ smoked flavor to it which was not to our taste, however, if it were a little lighter it would have been perfect! The calamari was delicious and crispy. The atmosphere here would be great for a business dinner or a romantic dinner for two. The seating arrangement is an open floor plan so there isn't too much privacy unless you reserve their banquet area. This restaurant has a flavorful menu and a very inviting atmosphere; we will definitely be visiting this restaurant again in the future! Thank you for a wonderful evening! read more

Dewz Restaurant - Part of the wine selection - New American Near Me - Modesto, California

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Probably one of the best restaurants in Modesto. A classy joint. Food was great. Worth every penny. I look forward to returning.

Amazing food, excellent service (special shout-out to Wilbur), and a great ambiance! Welcoming and friendly staff!

We sat in the bar and ate dinner for 3 hours. Usually this would be a huge problem for my husband and I. But we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The bar seating turned out to be very comfy chairs and we ate appetizers, entrees, and dessert. We weren't in a rush and were actually enjoying our time because it was quiet but had a lively atmosphere. I didn't feel rushed (sometime servers try to bring the tag before they've even asked if I want dessert) but the service was really good so our cups were full and we always had bread and other food on our table. We ordered the sampler platter appetizer. It had pork belly, Brie cheese, ravioli, and fried calamari. The pork belly was incredible (according to my hubby). I was all about the Brie cheese. I had the salmon and my husband had lamb. My salmon plate had the best flavor melody. I don't usually like to eat my foods mixed together but my best bites were when I ate a little bit of everyone on my fork. We finished our meal with creme brûlée because it's my favorite dining out dessert! They torched it right in front of us and yes we ate it all. Don't ask me how! But we left there completely satisfied with the experience, service, and food. Well worth the price of dining. read more

So let me start by saying how disappointing this Valentines dinner was. I attended last year's, and despite the price last year, about $350 for two, we had a full steak and 4 or 5 course meal that came out promptly with great service.... This year, not so. Started with being about 20 min early for our reservation and got a drink at the bar. Not sure if she was having a bad night or what, but would a smile kill you? She looked put out when people ordered, never happy, then charged me a 20% tip for my drink, ran my card and had the spot for a tip again. I would not of tipped for the service the first time. Next we were seated 15 minutes after our reservation and then waited about 30 min for the first course with no bread, chips, anything while waiting. The portions were small, as expected for the first 3 courses, but the entrée course, wow...ordered the braised short rib option. Was 3 pieces each about the size of a bite size candy bar...not at all what I would consider a entrée plate. It did come with a side of potato wedges. Desert was dry, lacking flavor and felt like eating sawdust. Each course took about 30 min between each and the entire meal was over 2 hrs for the 5 courses with a cost of almost $400 for two. I can appreciate paying a but more, even the automatic 20% gratuity after my meal, but I've eaten at many higher end restaurants with much better food, faster courses, and MUCH better bartender. The wait staff was the best part there. My water glass was never empty. I used to really enjoy eating at Dewz, however I'll never be back. It wasn't just us, I heard several others having the same complaints. I'm sure this will be deleted, but hopefully this saves someone. read more

Our first experience here and the food, staff, and service were STELLAR! It was our pre-anniversary weekend and we couldn't have had a better experience! Upon coming to the table - Hector - our server extraordinaire - was steady and attentive to our needs and culinary desires! Kudos DEWZ! WE WILL BE RETURNING! read more

I really don't want to post this because Daniel the head chef is an amazing guy but celebrated my 60th bday with family and friends from out of town. We started with the calamari, it was tuff and tastless. One ceaser salad over dressed and had more vinegar taste than anything. My favorite steak is ribeye but 80.00 come on...i know it's got age but so do I. I had the chicken so moist but whatever the side was was horrible and the green beans were raw I don't think even blanched. 4 guest ordered the pasta special, so under seasoned they were adding the garlic from the bread plate and asked for some parmesan. The only compliment I heard was the chocolate martini was to die for. To say the least I was embarrassed to take my fav people but 400+ dollars for 6 and.... Our waiter was the best part of the meal. read more

Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. I ordered the Wagyu beef and my boyfriend ordered the filet mignon, everything was cooked to perfection and the sauces and sides were all delicious. Highly recommend splurging for the smoked old fashion as well. read more

First time eating dinner here and it was really good but a little on the high price end. It did recently get a few "Best of Stanislaus County" awards and it's not hard to see why. They have a nice wine tasting room next door as well but it's on the higher end, $ wise too. We sampled various wines for about 45 mins before our dinner reservation. The ambiance is very relaxed and intimate and there are several members of the wait staff to keep your glasses filled etc. at all times. We ordered the calamari appetizer and cheesecake for dessert. I ordered the fresh salmon catch for the entree and it was perfectly prepared. It was difficult to narrow my main dish down as there were many that sounded good. I'd recommend going here for dinner but get there early and make reservations. read more

Easily the best restaurant in Modesto. The food was delicious, the drinks were not only superb, but beautiful! The staff is amazingly friendly and were on top of it the entire time! This restaurant clearly strives for greatness and it definitely shows! I can't wait to come back.Thank you Dewz for making Downtown Modesto a better place! read more

Dewz Restaurant - Crispy Quail & Lavender Fields Martini - New American Near Me - Modesto, California

Perfect location for a business dinner. Elegant, professionally run, excellent food and service. Our group enjoyed Wagu beef and salmon--both were perfect. We will definitely be back read more

Dewz has a nice upscale look & vibe. All of the staff seems friendly & well trained. The food, however, was mundane. We started with the table side Caesar salad. It was fun watching it be prepared. But the end result was nothing remarkable. Too little anchovy & too much lemon. Our entrees were the lamb shank and the citrus chicken w/ Brie. Lamb shank is a braise, slowly cooked in a sauce. This shank though, seemed almost naked. The nice lamb jue that was poured over it table side would have helped more if it had been piping hot. But it wasn't. The cucumber salad was a nice contrast. The tzadziki was tasty but there was only about a teaspoon of it. As for the chicken dish, well it was pretty uninspired. I was drawn to it because the side included roasted Brussels sprouts w/ bacon & dried cranberries. I did not detect any bacon, not even a hint of bacon fat. And there were only about 3 dried cranberries. It felt very skimpy. Another criticism is the wine list. We know wine & understand about restaurant markups. But the list is limited & the markeups are excessive when one knows what the wines retail for. Overall, the food lacked zest, zip, pop. We left feeling like we have had more exciting meals @ many other less elegant restaurants. And at a fraction of the price. Maybe next time we'll just have a drink in the bar & an appetizer. read more

My beautiful boyfriend brought me here on Friday for the first time...we made reservations before hand. This place is served some of the best pasta and salmon Iv ever had! It was delicious!!! My boyfriend had this expensive steak that he said was to die for! The specials of the day all sounded yummy! I went with the first one and wasn't disappointed! The drinks were also hellaaa good!!!! Omg we also had the seared octopus...holy shit when I say DELICIOUS! The lady whom made our drinks did so well! I'd like to also thank the waiters because they are all VERY knowledgeable on the wine and everything that the menu carries. I had fun and we will most definitely be back. Hats off to the chefs!!! And all staff members! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Dewz Restaurant - Delicious!!!! House special hand made pasta with salmon and high quality steak with fries! Yummmm!!! - New American Near Me - Modesto, California

My wife have a date night once a month. We seek out a unique dining opportunity. We that in mind we tend to do our research. From all of the reviews, photos etc Dewz appeared to be a home run. We make a reservations for 8:00 pm on a Saturday evening. When we arrive, we were greeted by lovely ladies, very friendly and service oriented. Although it didn't appear as the main dining room was all that busy they informed us our table wasn't ready so they asked if we would like to sit at the bar and have a beverage. We aren't big drinkers but we thought why not. Wilbert was working behind the bar and he was right on the spot and again service oriented. Here is were it started going down hill. As we ordered our drinks he offered us appetizers, we ordered a cheese plate and calamari. 25 minutes goes by and we are seated at our table. Our cheese plate arrives around 8:40 but no calamari, we enjoy this appetizer, still no calamari or a main course menu. Finally my wife asked our waiter about the calamari, he plays it off and hurries off to the kitchen. 10 minutes later he returns with a cold tasteless dish. The marinara looked and tasted like canned tomato paste. We just leave on the table and ask for a dinner menu, it's now 9:00. Around 9:10 I order the NY and my wife orders the lobster bisque and the table side Caesars. All 3 were so bad we just enjoy each other company asked for our check, paid the $167.00 bill and left. By the way it was 10:15 by the time we leave. We won't be coming back. Great atmosphere and Attempt at fine dining poor execution. read more

Had the filet mignon, it very tender and cooked nicely! Service was outstanding and not rushed through dinner. Very pricey for Modesto, Will only go back for special occasion! read more

Sigh. Unfortunately, my sister and I will never be coming back. Despite recommendations not to dine here, I went ahead anyway as I believe in trying everything once. Breakdown of the experience: Restaurant itself: decor is not bad. Ambiance is subtle, yet modern. Music complements the setting very well. Hostesses, Waiter: the hostesses are your typical greeters. Nothing genuine nor extraordinary for a restaurant with a pricey menu for downtown Modesto. Our waiter- the guy is a total sweetheart, but he seemed a bit nervous; he was at a loss for words, shakey hands and a bit forgetful he didn't bring our to-go boxes and I am not the type to ask, especially after spending $100+ on dinner for two... I hope he finds his confidence with the ladies. Food: I really, really want to be kind here, but I just can't. Items ordered: 1) Calamari: was good, nothing special. The sauces, YUCK! Especially the "tartar" white one. Man, if something could resemble mayonnaise in texture and have no flavor but the taste of oil, this sauce would be it. 2) Cheese: San Joaquin Gold, wth? Not good whatsoever, and I've had some pretty epicurean cheeses. 3) Bread and olive oil: the only thing that was good! 4) Entrees: a) Citrus chicken plate was not bad. Chicken itself had great flavor, just a bit too fatty b) Squid ink pasta with Dungeness crab was absolutely mundane and boring. The ocean has more flavor than this dish. Do NOT get this; period! 5) Iced green tea beverage: not bad. No house non-alcoholic beverages; just your typical Pepsi products. Bleh. I ate two bites of my dish and my sister ate half of her Citrus Chicken plate. Normally, I refrain from writing negative reviews, but I am doing it for this particular restaurant because I do not want someone to spend over $100+ of their hard earned money on something that is so NOT worth it. Let's put it this way, I was excited to eat a nachos supreme from Taco Bell after eating here. Dewz, thank you for your time and I wish you the best, as my family and I will never dine here again. read more

Just OK We had a nice dinner with friends, service was very good and our friends enjoyed their dinner. We all experienced cold plates and luke warm food. Now about my rack of lamb, I love good lamb HOWEVER... It was cooked to a perfect low end of medium rare, perfect but the meat was cold. The fat cap was not trimmed and it had been seared (fat cap was thick flabby and greasy) Searing is a critical step in making rack of lamb, simple math , no color no flavor. It had not been salted and desperatly needed salt What was supposed to be New Zeland Lamb tasted like mutton, it had a strong "gamey" taste. read more