We came to eat here one random weekday after work. We've been here before for breakfast, and it's…read moreusually packed. However, on a late afternoon weekend, we found plenty of parking and ample seating. Staff was amazing and incredibly attentive. The pasta was okay, and I really regret not sticking with breakfast. Service: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5

Had lunch at The Secret Garden in Modesto and it was such a cute little spot! The restaurant is…read morereally pretty and has lots of cute areas that would be perfect for pictures. I tried the Cloud Champagne & Vodka Mimosa and it was actually pretty strong, but in a good way . One had me feeling tipsy, and I already know two would have me on another level! I also got the Philly cheesesteak and it was really yummy. Overall, it was a fun little lunch with good food, strong drinks, and a cute atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! The service was fantastic as well. *** our lunch for 2 was $56

I have left wonderful reviews in the past for this place but I have to share my experience…read morerecently. My boyfriend and I have been to Standard Pub several times during the day, and every visit has been fantastic. We've enjoyed the food, drinks, and even had the pleasure of speaking with the owner on multiple occasions. The service was always welcoming, and the food was consistently phenomenal. Because of those great experiences, we decided to bring some friends on a Saturday night. We arrived around 7:30 PM, and the atmosphere looked promising. There appeared to be a DJ setting up, and the crowd seemed excited for a night of music, food, and drinks. Unfortunately, our experience that evening was completely different from what we had come to expect. We ordered food and drinks, and while our server wasn't outright rude, he seemed uninterested in providing the level of service we had previously received. As the night went on, things became increasingly odd. Shortly after ordering another round of drinks, while our drinks were still full and we had just received them, the server approached our table and asked if we were finished. My boyfriend jokingly responded, "No, let me talk to your manager," and laughed, assuming the server was joking as well. The server responded, "Yeah, it's my brother," but with an attitude that left everyone at our table looking at each other wondering what had just happened. He then informed us that we needed to put a credit card on file. At that point, we had already been there for over an hour, and it seemed strange that this requirement was only being brought up then. We also noticed that no other tables around us were being asked for a card. The most disappointing part came when we received the bill. There was an additional $60 service charge added--$35 on my friends' bill and $25 on ours. Confused, we asked for an explanation. The explanations we received kept changing. First, we were told it was because my boyfriend was sitting with another group, which was completely false. Then we were told it was because the bill exceeded $100. After that, we were told it was because there were more than six people in our party, despite there only being four of us. The inconsistent explanations were frustrating and made it feel as though the staff were simply making up reasons to justify the charge. Our issue wasn't necessarily with a service fee itself--it was the lack of disclosure and the conflicting stories we were given when we asked about it. To make matters worse, the receipt also included a separate line for an additional tip. After discussing it with them and explaining that additional charges should be clearly communicated to customers, the service charge was ultimately removed. This review is not a reflection of the food, which remains excellent, nor of our previous experiences at Standard Pub. It is solely based on the service and handling of the situation during our Saturday night visit. We left feeling disappointed and confused, especially because this establishment had earned our trust through many positive visits in the past. I sincerely hope this was an isolated incident and that management addresses these issues so other customers don't have a similar experience

The pub is located in a corner of a strip mall. Doesn't seem much on the outside but I was…read morepleasantly surprise when I walked in. It is bigger than I imagine and the ambiance was nice. 16 draft beer on tap and a wide varieties of mix cocktails. A good food menu. There are special offering on certain day. Went there for the World Cup games 3 times so far and I enjoyed the visit each time. Look like you can make reservations for tables on game day. Service was friendly as I sat at the bar. Go check out this hidden gem and it could be your favorite hangout spot in the future.

Tried the steak pasta and my husband had the seafood pasta. Both were delicious. I would change a…read morefew things in the steak pasta. I would have bigger pieces of asparagus, more mushrooms and a little bit less sauce. I feel this would make it perfect.

What a lovely evening, our server Heather was so wonderful. Food was delicious and it was such a…read morerelaxed enjoyable no rush evening. Thanks for creating such a calm environment to celebrate our anniversary.

Was heading to an event in the area and we wanted to grab a bite to eat that had a bar. I looked up…read morethis location and it fit the bill of what we were looking for. We arrived around 4pm on a Friday and a few patrons were inside at the bar. We decided to sit at the bar to get a drink and food. Brandie helped up and she had a very upbeat personality. She was having a chat with a few other customers who seemed to be regulars but was still attentive to us the whole time. She made you feel like a friend! We ordered the steak sandwich and a chicken quesadillas along with our drinks. Both were really good! The steak sandwich was especially good. The place has ample seating inside a lot of parking outside. There are also plenty of TVs to catch any of your favorite sports games. It looks like this place can get busy with sports events and during weekend nights. I recommend their business!

It takes a bit to get your food but definitely worth it. It's not an outrageous wait, the wait…read morestaff is very friendly and helpful. Ambiance is confusing because it looks like a bar, but it's a family restaurant. You just go sit on your own upon arrival and eventually get approached. 10/10 recommend

The food service here was quick and the actual food amazing. The casual ambiance was great…read more As a person who can't eat beef I've experienced a lot of underwhelming chicken sandwiches and burgers. I loved how the chicken in theirs was flat and covered the entire bun verses others who have a large breast that covers half the bun. I went with several people who all thought their food was wonderful. Their fries were thin and crispy and delicious. We plan to come back.

First time here since moving in the area. Met up with some friends and got some good foods and…read moredranks. Came in around lunch time and it wasn't busy. Staff were friendly and there were menus for the drinks and food. They also had indoor and outdoor seatings. Majority of their menu were handhelds and shareable which is understandable since it's more or a brewery/bar setting. I got the Caesar salad with no chicken as well as the truffle fries. Truffle fries were very good and seasoned. Caesar salad was okay, most of the lettuce was already soggy but i should have asked for the sauce on the side. It seems like their tacos and handhelds are really popular so I'll try that next time. Overall good foods and good times. I'll come back.

By far, this is one of the best restaurants in Modesto. Although it's in a hotel, you really can't…read moreget find food anywhere else in the town on Sunday & Monday nights. Love the place and the staff are pretty darn good as well. Ask for Dani, she's amazing - always smiling, pours a good drink and always good on recommending the best thing to eat for dinner! As a frequent visitor, it's always good to have a nice friendly place to hang!

I think this meal would've been spot had it not been for the calamari being slightly, just slightly…read moreundercooked and a little too soft. The pizza was really good and the service was friendly. I would try again

Chef is an amazing creator of fine food! Love the people…read morewho host Great atmosphere Favorite is their filet Mmmmm

We walked in and were warmly greeted. We came kind of late for lunch and too early for dinner so…read morethe restaurant was quite with only one other table with activity. We found out later that table was also celebrating someone's birthday. We were offered water right away and then we ordered our adult beverages. Yes kinda early but it was my friend's birthday so we each ordered a nice refreshing brew. We asked for tasters before deciding on the blood orange for me and the light colored beer for her. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and fries. There was a healthy ordering of chicken that surprisingly I finished every bite. My friend had some of her sandwich to take home. She also ordered a salad. Good for her!

Had an overnight work trip that had me in Modesto so I was trying to find something fun to eat…read more 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.

Food menu was so on point. Everything sounded good! Everything was delicious! The restaurant had a…read moregood 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.

My first time visiting Twisted Pig was a fantastic experience. The menu looked like it had a lot of…read moregood options, and our waitress, Lauran, was helpful enough to take the time to give me a great recommendation. She suggested the brisket fries and the Prize Pig burger, both of which were excellent. She was very friendly and always smiling, and even though it was busy, she still provided excellent service. Her attentiveness made our visit truly special--I will certainly be coming back to try more of what was on the menu!

Today I took a friend out to the Twisted Pig for a meal. This review is first my impressions,…read morefollowed by his. First, we were seated promptly (outside, as the inside was full). This worked fine for us. We had our menus and drinks in a reasonable time and had a relaxing time throughout. We both had the pulled pork sandwich along with the ice tea. I also had the cup of chili (nicely spiced). I enjoyed my sandwich (skipping the bun, as I am trying to limit carbs). My friend, whom I realized often fusses about the meals we share, was more critical. His comments were "Wrong bun, hamburger bun shoulda been an onion bun" and "How long does it take to make a sandwich?" (The wait time was totally reasonable to me.) He didn't like the potato salad (but ate it all with little time spared). He liked the meat in the sandwich, giving it a 5 out of 5. He liked the service less (I felt it was on point and just fine.) The twisted pig is a good place to eat, if it is noisy inside (as it often is) check out the patio.

My wife enjoyed Rivets so much last time I took her, that she asked to return. This time all was…read moregreat, she thoroughly enjoyed her meal and drinks as did I, the service was again nicely given and the ambiance was enhanced for my wife when she found the pin ball games. Solid five of five. Guess we will be coming back.

Rivets is neither here nor there. Always great service and friendliness, as soon as you walk in…read more Food is good and I feel like this would be a go-to place because it's convenient, and wish the table seating wasn't so "Perkos" like. I will come here again, because I want to sit at the bar and see how that goes