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    Raw Sushi Bistro

    downtown, Modesto

    Bar in Modesto, United States

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    Why go

    Raw Sushi Bistro is a practical Modesto pick when you want an easy sushi plan with weekday lunch availability and later Friday-Saturday dinner hours. It is better for a casual repeat visit than a wine-led or awards-driven occasion; compare Camp 4 Wine Café for by-the-glass focus and Dewz Restaurant for a more formal dinner.

    About Raw Sushi Bistro

    Raw Sushi Bistro is a Modesto venue with smart-casual dress guidance and a schedule that includes weekday lunch windows plus dinner service on Monday through Saturday. For the smoothest plan, check the current schedule before going, confirm any details that matter to you, such as menu format, pricing, chef, awards, seating, or beverage service.

    The schedule is the main useful planning detail. Raw Sushi Bistro is open Monday from 5–9 PM; Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM; Friday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM; Saturday from 5–10 PM; and closed Sunday. If you are comparing other options before deciding, you can also look at Camp 4 Wine Café, Dewz Restaurant, 18Seventy Brewing Co. Commonwealth, or Verona's Cucina Italiana.

    Choose it when the schedule fits your plan

    Raw Sushi Bistro is easiest to evaluate from a few practical details: it is in Modesto, the dress code is smart casual, the posted hours cover several weekday lunch periods and dinner service on Monday through Saturday. If your plans depend on specific dishes, a tasting format, counter service, signature drinks, awards, prices, or group capacity, check directly with the venue.

    For planning, treat it as one Modesto option whose strongest hook is timing. If your plans depend on a specific menu item, dietary accommodation, seating setup, bar program, or reservation policy, confirm those details directly with the venue before committing. For a broader comparison, Camp 4 Wine Café, Dewz Restaurant, 18Seventy Brewing Co. Commonwealth, Verona's Cucina Italiana are other named venues to consider.

    The practical read for Modesto diners

    The schedule gives Raw Sushi Bistro several usable windows: weekday lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday, a later 10 PM close on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is not a day to plan for it, because the hours list it as closed.

    For couples or groups, make no assumptions about ambience, seating capacity, or service style. Use the smart-casual dress code and the posted hours as the dependable planning points, then check anything more specific directly. For a broader scan before deciding, use Our full Modesto restaurants guide, then cross-check other options in Our full Modesto bars guide.

    Quick reference: Raw Sushi Bistro is a Modesto venue with smart-casual dress guidance, weekday lunch on Tuesday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday, a 10 PM close on Friday and Saturday, Sunday closure.

    The takeThis spot is best enjoyed in the evening for dinner, with an emphasis on social dining—date nights and casual hangouts translate especially well here. The bistro format supports ordering several small plates with cocktails or sparkling sake, so groups and couples who like to share and compare pairings get the most out of a visit. The pairing-forward bar programme also makes the restaurant a strong option for after-work drinks that evolve into a full meal, particularly for diners curious about how cocktails and regional wines marry with sushi.
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    Bar contextModesto, United States
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    Planning details

    Location
    1200 I St, Modesto, CA 95354
    Website
    rawsushibar.com
    Phone
    +1 209 566 9560
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Raw Sushi Bistro presents a measured, sophisticated take on sushi in downtown Modesto. It pairs precision-driven Japanese technique with a bistro sensibility, creating a setting that is refined without the strict rituals of high-ceremony omakase. The atmosphere leans relaxed and social: a curated bar programme sits alongside seafood-focused plates, and the place reads as an intentional arrival for a city gaining culinary depth. The voice of the room favors thoughtful pairings and approachable service, making it feel like a considered, modern addition to the Central Valley dining scene.

    Best For

    This spot is best enjoyed in the evening for dinner, with an emphasis on social dining—date nights and casual hangouts translate especially well here. The bistro format supports ordering several small plates with cocktails or sparkling sake, so groups and couples who like to share and compare pairings get the most out of a visit. The pairing-forward bar programme also makes the restaurant a strong option for after-work drinks that evolve into a full meal, particularly for diners curious about how cocktails and regional wines marry with sushi.

    Ordering Tips

    Come prepared to be adventurous and to lean into the bar-driven pairing logic. The editorial highlights citrus-forward cocktails and sparkling sake as purposeful contrasts to richer fish—ordering a cocktail to cut through fattier pieces and a lighter sparkling or white wine for delicate seafood is a smart approach. Favor shared plates so you can sample combinations, and ask staff about pairing recommendations; the bistro format is designed for flexible, comparative tasting rather than a rigid multi-course protocol.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Modern vibe with elegant atmosphere and bar-focused lighting.

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    Vibe

    ModernElegantTrendy

    Best For

    Date NightCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Design Destination

    Format

    Seated BarOutdoor Terrace

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Lounge
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Contemporary
    Planning details

    Location

    1200 I St, Modesto, CA 95354 · Directions

    +1 209 566 9560

    rawsushibar.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Commonwealth, Notable alternative
    • 18Seventy Brewing Co., Notable alternative
    • Dewz Restaurant, Notable alternative
    • Camp 4 Wine Café, Notable alternative
    • Verona's Cucina Italiana, Notable alternative
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    How Raw Sushi Bistro compares in Modesto

    Choose Raw Sushi Bistro when sushi is the brief and booking friction matters. Compared with Commonwealth and 18Seventy Brewing Co. it is the more food-specific choice; those two make more sense when the group is prioritizing drinks, beer, or a looser bar-style night.

    For wine by the glass, Camp 4 Wine Café is the cleaner pick because the concept is more directly wine-oriented. Dewz Restaurant is the stronger cross-shop for a more formal dinner mood, while Raw Sushi Bistro works better when the plan is casual, central, sushi-led.

    Verona's Cucina Italiana is the safer alternative for diners who want a familiar Italian format instead of sushi. For value, the right choice depends less on listed price and more on the occasion: Raw Sushi Bistro for easy sushi, Camp 4 Wine Café for wine focus, 18Seventy Brewing Co. for beer, Dewz Restaurant for a more polished dinner plan.

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    Camp 4 Wine CaféModestoNo published awards
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need a reservation at Raw Sushi Bistro?

    If timing matters, especially for Friday or Saturday dinner, confirm directly with the venue before going. Dewz Restaurant and Camp 4 Wine Café are other named options to compare when planning a meal.

    What's the crowd like at Raw Sushi Bistro?

    For planning, Raw Sushi Bistro is in Modesto, has a smart-casual dress code, operates lunch hours Tuesday through Friday plus dinner hours Monday through Saturday. For crowd or ambience, check directly with the venue. Verona's Cucina Italiana and Commonwealth are other venues you may want to compare for a different plan.

    What's the best time to go to Raw Sushi Bistro?

    The best time depends on your schedule. Lunch hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Dinner runs Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday from 5–10 PM, Saturday from 5–10 PM. Raw Sushi Bistro is closed Sunday.

    Is the food good at Raw Sushi Bistro?

    For current menu details, ratings, awards, or specific dishes, check directly before going. Use the Modesto location, smart-casual dress code, posted hours for planning. Dewz Restaurant is another named venue to compare when choosing where to go.

    Is Raw Sushi Bistro good for a date?

    It may work for a date if the smart-casual dress code and posted hours fit your plan, but check directly if ambience, seating style, or service format matters. For another option to compare, consider Camp 4 Wine Café.

    Is Raw Sushi Bistro good for groups?

    Small or large parties should check directly with the venue before relying on it for a group meal. Commonwealth and Verona's Cucina Italiana are other named venues to consider when comparing plans.

    Is Raw Sushi Bistro open late?

    Raw Sushi Bistro is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday dinner ends at 9 PM, Sunday is closed. It is better suited to dinner plans than general late-night plans.