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    The Brass Tap

    3.7 (278 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Tacos, Wraps
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE BRASS TAP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Nachos
    Lenna C.

    The food is Amazing ! Service is great . Drinks were so good and the restaurant itself was so clean and a nice atmosphere. I would definitely recommend!

    Menu
    Earl H.

    Starting with Zarena (absolute top shelf server). Could not ask for better!!! I enjoyed a classic burger and fries. I could not have eaten the entire load of fries that was served ...... but will admit, even though I should not have eaten the entire burger, it was just too dang good not to do so . Put the Brass Tap on your bucket list. It will be worth the visit!

    Magaly V.

    Parking spaces not bad at all. During football season gets pretty packed. Place clean and staff always nice also very welcoming. Food not bad at all especially if you having a beer. My to go is the pineapple cider. I got sliders hamburger style wasn't the greatest I actually like better pulled pork ones. It's worth stopping by

    A great combo! Boom Boom Shrimp and a Green Tea shot!
    Anetra T.

    I was in Modesto yesterday, attending a medical procedure for one of my family members across the street at Kaiser, when I saw that there was a Brass Tap located right in Modesto. I was so happy to see this! I have been to the one in Vacaville many times while I was commuting from the Bay Area to Sacramento. I love that place. I had to go check it out for sure before I left back home. I happen to come in during happy hour. I was greeted and helped by Alexxa. The staff in general was super friendly. I selected the green tea shot from happy hour and an order of boom boom shrimp. Boy oh boy, what a combo! I know for sure when I come back to Modesto I'm coming back to this location.

    steak nachos, queso Blanco jalapeño tomato and that's it
    Cigano M.

    I want to start by saying that I don't know how you can have the best hot wings in town and the best 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.

    Bar area
    Jason S.

    Came back again this month because my friends and I really enjoyed it last month. The food was good, our server was really friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was same as always. bathrooms were clean and the tables were all clean. Great experience as always.

    Melody C.

    The perfect spot for a bite or drink! The Brass Tap is an incredibly hip and popular spot in Modesto. The drink menu is expansive with a bunch of reasonably priced cocktails and countless beers & IPAs on tap. The drinks were delicious and strong! There are a ton of appetizers and tavern-style food like burgers. Our bartender was super kind and quick! We were given great service. There is both indoor and outdoor patio seating with TVs for catching the game. This spot if a ton of fun, come early in the afternoon to grab a spot at the bar before they fill up!

    Boom Boom Shrimp
    Marcos M.

    This place is great! If you're looking for some fun delicious food and drinks, you have to give it a try. From the friendly staff to each sip and bite taken you will be satisfied. Not to mention the drinks are reasonably priced. If you're wanting to watch a sports game it is the perfect location with the tremendous amount of TVs they have, but be aware that they do fill up tables quickly. I have had many items off the menu, but the boom boom shrimp in particular really impressed me for starts with how it's served and then its unique flavor profile similar to a honey walnut shrimp. There is both indoor and outdoor seating with there covered patio. I would consider this place a modern hip bar. Fun fact: there is no green tea in a green tea shot.

    Brisket Tacos
    Julieann M.

    We had such a great Saturday night at The Brass Tap! Even though it was plenty busy, we didn't have to wait at all which was such a nice surprise on date night! We ordered the steak nachos and brisket tacos, and both were amazing. The nachos were piled high with flavor and extra cheese, so good that we kept eating them even after we were full. The brisket tacos were loaded with smoky, savory goodness and we inhaled them to the last bite. For drinks, I had the Lavender Lemonade and the Tiki Man, both were bursting with flavor and as refreshing as they looked! We also sampled a couple of beers off their tap list, and the variety is impressive for any beer lover. Service was excellent! Very friendly, attentive, and quick without ever feeling rushed. We sat out on the patio, which was spacious, comfortable, and not overly loud which was a perfect vibe for hanging out. Overall, The Brass Tap checked all the boxes on our list! Great food, Creative drinks, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere! We'll definitely be back!

    My bestie with our mini mimosas on their patio. Cheers to summer '25!
    Sarah B.

    We like it! The restaurant/brewery itself is always decently packed inside and out! Sitting outside is definitely the move because the weather is nice and there is lots of shade on their patio. There are about a million different flavors of Draughts as well as an open bar, but they have THEE cutest mini mimosas you put together at the table that are adorable. Their CHEESE CURDS will keep us coming back, they are incredibly delicious. I love their shrimp caeser as well with their fish and chips!! I've had a bite of their chicken tacos and those are amazing too! 10/10 excellent place and I am curious to chicken out their happy hour if they have one :)

    East Brother Blonde Ale
    Stan M.

    My dad wanted to try something different tonight, so we headed to Brass Tap. We sat inside by the front door -- perfect for him since he uses a walker. The ambience is casual and inviting, with plenty of seating at the bar, high-top tables inside, and a comfortable outdoor patio. We arrived around 6 PM on a Thursday and were seated right away. Dad ordered the chicken sandwich with garlic fries. He really enjoyed it but felt the fries could use more garlic -- I agree. I went with the Fish & Chips, also with garlic fries. The fish (cod) came in three square pieces, hot, flaky, and flavorful, paired nicely with cole slaw and a tangy tartar-malt vinegar mixture. Our waitress was friendly and recommended the East Brother Blonde Ale -- crisp, cold, and just right with my meal. This was my third visit, and each time I've been seated quickly, with consistently good food, attentive service, and a solid beer selection.

    Grilled Cheese
    Desiree D.

    My boyfriend and I recently came here to watch the Rams vs Falcons. The Brass Tap has tons of screens so we had a great view of the game. For a bar, they surprisingly have amazing food. We started with the Pulled Pork Mac n cheese bites which were to die for. Just order it you won't regret it. I had the Guac Burger, very juicy a little messy but delicious. Service and food were a 10! Will definitely come back for the food.

    Bar Area
    Mike G.

    Came for the flights enjoyed everything and had a great night! The beer, food, drinks was all a win, win!! I recommend the cheesesteak sandwich with a side of beers! The service was great, the ambiance is fun and sports playing on all the tv's. Sign me up!

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    Draft list is good. Used to like the food, today everything tasted like dirty fryer oil. Too expensive for what you're getting.

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    Great place , love going there for the hospitality , beer , people , food , the overall experience and atmosphere.

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    I frequent this place and the server I had, Amanda was great! friendly, attentive and helpful

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    Ask the Community - The Brass Tap

    Hello, just double checking that you are still dog friendly?

    Yes , we love fur babies guests to visit the tap with you! Thanks

    Dog friendly outside on patio?

    We are! We just ask that your furry friend be on a leash and well behaved

    Good for kids?

    Shouldn't be an issue

    Can you guys lettuce wrap burgers?

    We sure can! Just let your server know, and we should be able to accommodate

    Can you make reservations?

    No we don’t make reservations.

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    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.

    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.

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