I work next door to Commonwealth and really enjoy the quality of the food and the variety of…read moreseating options, both inside and outside. It is always a great spot to invite colleagues, family, and friends. They offer a solid selection of burgers and craft beer, and the location is very convenient in downtown Modesto, within walking distance of the Brenden Theatre and nearby venues like the Gallo Center. The customer service is phenomenal and they truly make you feel at home. If you need pickup, just give them a call and they will get you situated right away. Definitely recommend it.

Sadly disappointed…read more My friends and I stopped by Commonwealth on a Saturday afternoon for a late brunch. It was a beautiful day so it was busy for both indoor and outdoor seating. Here, you order your food, grab a number, and find your own seat for the food to be brought out to you. We sat at a table outside to decide what to order. There were no menus available so we just had to search for it online before heading inside to order. Despite being third in line from the register, we had an extremely long wait to order. There was only one person running the register who also had to make the drinks, meaning the service incredibly slow. We wanted to order the five taco platter, garlic fries, chicken Caesar salad, and mimosa pitcher. Sadly, we were only able to get the pitcher and salad. The cashier told us "sorry, we aren't doing fries right now." Not doing fries? Every plate in the vicinity had fries on them. She said that because it was brunch hour, only food on the brunch menu could be ordered. We looked at the brunch menu again and literally saw garlic fries as an option as a side for the burgers/sandwiches. No where did it specify that you can't order off the other menu and both were available online. What bothered us about this is that we placed this order at around 1:50pm, and brunch ended at 2:00pm. I understand that we are not entitled to things on the lunch menu during brunch-time for items like the tacos, but considering the menu swap was less than 10 minutes away and they were quite literally were "doing fries" at the time, it didn't make much sense to us. The only food that we ended up ordering was the Chicken Caesar Salad. This one dish took a super long time to receive. By the time it was brought out, the three of us nearly finished the Mimosa pitcher. The waitress noticed we had no silverware and said she would go grab us some. Because of how the service had been going thus far, we placed a bet on whether or not the waitress would come back with the silverware. Surprise, surprise. She didn't. We had to go inside later and search for silverware ourselves. We weren't even able to get sharing plates which was upsetting since the waitress asked us if we would be sharing the salad. The salad itself looked delicious, but was bland. The dressing was missing that zing and zest that a Caesar dressing typically has. I do appreciate that is was a chopped salad, had avocado, and seasoned croutons. It is just unfortunate that it was lacking any flavor at all. The food prices are quite affordable for the quantity of food you receive though. This experience was disappointing because I was so optimistic about the place. The menu looked good, it had fun and casual vibes and a cool crowd of people. If Commonwealth worked towards better service practices, it would have been a more positive experience.

What a great find in Modesto. We were traveling through the area & had a chance to stop in during…read morethe week. Location: The location is pretty cool. They have their own parking lot with plenty of parking & a large warehouse venue that appears to host different events. It was clean & well organized. The bathroom was clean & well stocked. Beer: They had about 13 different beers on tap, all proprietary brews. We normally stick with IPAs but did try a very nice stout based on the recommendation of one of the regulars. The IPAs were a perfect blend of crisp & hoppy. They had cans to go as well. Customer Service: We had an opportunity to meet the brewmaster, Jonas. He couldn't have been more friendly & welcoming. When we asked for a can label to take home as a souvenir, he enthusiastically gave us 5 different labels to take with us. Food: There was a sign outside that said we could get a free appetizer with the purchase of a pint. Sure enough, we ended up with 2 very tasty street tacos from the food vendor. I highly recommend coming in & supporting your local brewery. Look for the parrot mural on the side of the building-- hard to miss!

So glad we stopped here! Loved their beer! We were able to taste a limited release beer and it…read morewas amazing!

This was my second visit to this culinary delight, and once again it reminded me why the experience…read morehere is so special. Tonight I went on the lighter side with the crab cake, which was exceptional! It was tender and elevated even further by a luxurious citrus béarnaise that brought the whole dish to life. I also tasted the feijoada, and it was outstanding: rich, comforting, and layered with the kind of depth that only comes from true craft. For shared bites, we enjoyed the pão and the bone marrow. Compliments to the chef and amazing team cultivating the experience.

Nice place with good vibes, service and food. I saw 3 people…read moreand they were masters of their domain. The bartender- serving nice tapas and loading up the drinks. The wonderdul waitress, hosting, taking orders and serving food. The dishwasher gentleman going quiet and diligently about his business keeping the flow of the dishes!!! Loved it!

In an economy where beer consumption is declining and breweries are going under, this gem of a…read morebusiness shines bright and is highly worthy of a visit! Woman owned, plenty of seating, quite the selection of board games to play while hanging out. The beer selection, I have not seen one that extensive in a while, including ones brewed in-house!!! And affordable pricing as well! And they sell pizza (looked and smelled incredible, but I did purchase any when I went since I was still full from dinner). They have live music sometimes with a clever indoor/outdoor stage, which is also a perk. It was a very cozy, comfortable, and safe vibe going there, especially since I was there enjoying my drinks solo. The staff were very friendly despite the crowd and long line, happy to explain their "on tap" selections with only one offering being unavailable that evening. I had a Nitro Stout and then later a Cherry Cheesecake Pie Hard Seltzer, both brewed by them, and both were delicious. The hard seltzer did have all those flavor notes and it wasn't overly chemical sweetened, which I greatly appreciated. And I was so happy to see a darker beer option on their menu as the current trends tend to heavily favor the IPA's. Please support this awesome business, I look forward to bringing my significant other soon to play a board game or two over some brews and pizza!

Stopped here on a Friday evening - the beers were nice and cold and the place itself was cool…read more Especially since it was like 100 degrees outside. The temperature was comfortable. The beers were nice and cold and my Michelada was super tasty. The rim was yummy and not too spicy it also didn't taste sour or anything sometimes they can taste that way if Bloody Mary mix is used but this one was super yummy. They have a lot of board games as well. Seething may be a bit limited if you go on a day that it gets a little busy but for us it was okay. We got a margarita pizza with jalapeños and it was yummy I appreciate their being good so you can munch on while you drink. It had a lot of basil which I appreciated seeing as some places skimp out. All in all it was great oh and the young ladies working there was super sweet and kind and welcoming.

Tasty or WasteY??? Tasty!!!…read moreI don't know why we never tried this place before a couple months ago. Probably because of the name. We tried it once and now we're hooked. This time we tried the steak nachos. What a tasty surprise! The best nachos I've had in years! I would highly recommend this place. And, not only is the food good, but the patio dining is relaxing. The waitress that works on Sundays is so attentive. She never lets our drink get less than halfway empty before she's bringing us a refill. The prices are great for the huge portions of food.

I want to start by saying that I don't know how you can have the best hot wings in town and the…read morebest nachos, but Brass Tap is a secret gem for us. We drive from Turlock into Modesto just to come here and have the hot wings, and today we ordered the nachos with steak and they were out of this world. I almost want to say that these are the best hot wings and the best nachos in Stanislaus County. I would highly recommend you come here and try them. We ordered the nachos with queso blanco, steak, jalapeños, and tomatoes, and they were fantastic. You can look at my former reviews and see I'm not being generous; I'm being 100% honest. If you look at how I review other businesses, this place is spot on with great service. We sit on the patio all the time and we always have great service there.

Lousy drinks for a retirement toast a few weeks ago. Definitely not returning anytime soonread more

this place is so trashy! the bartenders are always drinking on the job or doing coke in the…read morebathroom. everyone is always too drunk and there are constant fights

The atmosphere is cool, but the beers are terrible. Everything tastes watered down with no…read morecarbonation. Great setting. Bad beers.

I am surprised that I haven't reviewed this place before as I have been coming here for a few…read moreyears, almost always to attend some sort of meeting with friends and associates. The food is mixed, sometimes they have had a food truck with pizzas, sometimes nothing (back in the day) and most recently a hot dog cart inside. The dog was pretty good but limited in fixins (no sauerkraut? - See any local grocery store, they have it on the shelf in a jar, the nearest being less than a mile away). I don't drink beer but found something each time I have visited that filled the void, was tasty and served promptly with a smile. The ambiance is always enjoyable, as our group meets in the back room and we certainly appreciate the accommodation!

Very cool spot to do some beer tasting, watch sports on the big flat screen, play games, and just…read morehang out. Great selection of beer, just a couple of IPA's which was fine with my group since we aren't fans. Their Mexican lager and blonde were YUM and the others we tried were exceptional good. They had a plethora of games on hand for all ages and we met the owners and their cutest pooch ever! They are very welcoming, friendly, and their son is the brew master so it was fun to see him in action while he was tending to the tanks pfrom time to time. The only reason why I knocked off one star is and it just may be us be we love to eat while drinking. They did have a selection of chips and pretzels but it would be great to add peanuts, popcorn, and maybe even some candy but ultimately man if they had wings, fries, and veges with ranch dressing, BOMB!!!!! We will be back nevertheless.

This is an awesome brewery to come visit! Dog friendly, friendly owners and they offer free games,…read moretrivia nights and Bingo! And of course their craft beers and IPA's, as well as specialty seltzers and mocktails. Also, they can customize the seltzers to make them as sweet or not sweet as you want. This place has such a welcoming vibe and all the patrons inside were so friendly as well. I went for the free Bingo with my friend and she had the most delicious mocktail (it had pineapple in it) and the owners let me try their new orange IPA (yes...delicious as it sounds!!) and their apple pie seltzer (OMG like dessert in drink form) and their strawberry mint seltzer (light and refreshing). You can bring in food to eat while you drink, socialize and play games, and families are welcome. There were a couple little kids there with their parents. Perfect spot for parents looking to get out without having to get a baby sitter. Love this place!

WOW FACTOR? Yes. The server was excellent at getting us on time to the Gallo Center. First time…read moreever, a server took the initiative to bring us the bill right away so there was no delay in paying. Thank you! HAVE AGAIN: Try other burgers next time. Glad they have 1/3 lb burgers. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Gangnam burger was good, but the combination of burger, bacon, fried egg and kimchi did not blend well together.

Not sure what we expected.. but it didn't meet expectations. I will start by saving the service was…read morereally good but the food was a no for us. We ordered chicken nachos and burrato pizza. The pizza was ok and the nachos were underwhelming and probably had 7-8 pieces of chicken. I will say our drinks are really good and really well priced! $8 for a margarita, and a $80 bill for 5 drinks and two appetizers, that's almost unheard of nowadays. If we came back, it would be just for the drinks.

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.