Judy Aspesi and her son Scott established Dewz Restaurant in 1997. Judy, Scott and their staff strive to continuously provide Dewz customers with great food and excellent service.
Scott named Dewz in honor of his only brother Dewayne who passed away in 1996 at the very young age of 26 after an arduous battle with leukemia.
Along with Executive Chef Vincent, Judy and Scott are 'hands on' owners who energetically oversee the restaurant's everyday operations. Vincent purchases only the finest fresh ingredients for our patrons' dishes and is committed to the meticulous preparation of each plate to asure that you, our guests, enjoy the finest of dining experiences.
Come and experience why we have been voted by readers of the Modesto Bee regional newspaper as their favorite fine dining restaurant for 2008, 2009, and 2010, plus several Awards of Excellence from the Wine Spectator magazine for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.
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"Besides having a very polite and attentive staff, Dewz has great food and now has the Dewz Wine bar next door where you can sample wine at your leisure with automated dispensing machines."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"All these years we have been driving by Modesto. Now that we found DEWZ, we will be driving into Modesto to eat a fabulous meal. Once a month for sure; maybe more. Great food, delicious , well plated, imaginative, awesome wine list, good servers. No wonder this spot is rated number one in the area. Very happy that we found it. My Veal Escalopes were outstanding, and my husband's Duck was perfect. Their wine list goes beyond, as they have a tasting room next door, so we were able to find a Malbec that we like."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"Dewz is our favorite Modesto area restaurant. The food is excellent but what really sets them apart is their service. Everyone from the owner to the bar tender will do whatever they can to make your visit perfect."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Dewz has become a favorite for both my wife and I and our family. Over the years we have come to expect superior service and incredible tasting menu selections. This last visit raised the bar. Jerry provided us with perfectly balanced seriousness and humor. His expertise in the area of customer service was evidenced by his attention to every detail. The atmosphere, the cuisine and the way it was presented were perfect. Judy and Scott understand what it means to present the whole package when talking about a dining experience!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"This is the best resturant in Modesto. The wine list is amazing. and the owner alwasy comes to your table to greet and ask how things are. The food is outstanding and deserts are so yummy. I cant say enough good great things about DEWZ."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Dewz is an excellent restaurant, likely the best in Modesto and the surrounding area. They serve quality food in a trendy yet classy environment in the heart of downtown. The staff is wonderful and the owner is a delight."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I have eaten here before and it has always been fabulous. This time the only NOT fabulous thing was our waiter. He made me feel we were not important and seemed to not be able to coordinate the food and drink very well. We wanted to order an appetizer and wine. His explanation of the cheese plates was weak and when we did order we only got the cheese plate and waited 10 - 15 minutes for our wine. We had to hail him over to order the wine even. Also, when we ordered dinner we again had to hail him over to ask for the sommelier. Fortunately she was on the ball and got us our wine before our entree was served. We have never had this problem before all of the other servers have been impeccable! As always the food was wonderful!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We have been to Dewz before and have enjoyed the upsvale restuarant as a special treat, it was small but open and romantic. This time we were celebrating my husbands birthday and decided to go to Dewz for their marvelous ceaser salad. When we told the waiter that we would be continuing on to another restaurant or two the owner came out. After talking for a hit he treated us to their calamari appetizer, which was delicious! Scott made our night extra special when he didn't have to do a thing. He really made us want to come back again and again."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We love Dewz and have been going there for years. We think the new place is outstanding as was the old. They have opened the wine tasting experience and that was a lot of fun to do. They are at the top of our list for Modesto."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"If you want to feel special, this is the place to go. And if you want to relax, you will enjoy Dewz. No pressure to hurry your dinner. The wait staff was very helpful without hanging over you. The food is the best for miles around. It rivals places I've eaten in San Francisco. I will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"The wait staff is the best in modesto ca . The food is very good with it being in the top five .the wine bar is next door with access from the resturant ."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"DEWZ has never let us down. All aspects of our dining experiences have been excellent and last night was no exception; delicious food (steaks cooked to perfection), great service (with the right amount of attention), and a nice atmosphere (allows for easy conversation). We apreciate their attention to detail...we'll be back!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This was my first time to Dewz. I took my wife there for a surprise 15 year anniversary dinner. We had a wonderful time. The food was so good! The service was amazing. Overall, a memorable experience for a special occasion."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I chose Dewz as the restaurant to take my wife for a special occasion. The ballroom style of the room felt elegant, yet warm. Our waiter was excellent. He spoke with sophistication, yet met us at our level - a middle class couple, out for a nice dinner.
What ruined our dining experience is the way the tables are set up. Tables are spaced apart along each wall. My wife sat against the wall and I sat across from her. The first thing we noticed is that the table was longer than wide. We felt a mile apart. As other couples sat on either side, it felt like we were closer to them than to each other. No privacy for intimate, romantic conversation. We could hear conversations on both sides of us, just fine. We will never, ever go back."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2012
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"This restaurant is a wonderful find in Modesto. We just moved to Manteca from the SF Bay Area and were so happy to find a restaurant of this quality. The food was stupendous and the service was impeccable. We will definitely return."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Menu offered great variety. Each plate appeared to be prepared precisely for me the diner. The experience was very memorable. I would NEVER hesitate to recommend to ANYONE w/ an appreciation for exceptional food, wine & service."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Deanna (hopefully I remembered her name correctly)our server and Scott the owner were marvelous. Plan not only to come back but to participate in the wine shop and refer friends to it as well!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"People say its not kid friendly, however, we brought our 15 and 11 year olds, the owner actually made our salad and asked if our kids wanted a kid size portion, or something else that wasnt listed on the menu. I would definitely recommend coming here again!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"We are new to the Modesto/Manteca area. We found DEWZ online. We celebrated Valentine's day and had a wonderful, romantic time. We were thrilled with the overall quality and service that we receieved. We most definitely will return. In fact, we have family coming from Washington for a visit in June and we have already promised them to take them to DEWZ for dinner. Can't wait!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Best food iv had in a long time. It is a beautiful restaurant with a great bar. On top of that the servous was the best iv had. This was a wonderful evening. The price was high but worth it."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic
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"Our dinner was delicious as usual and our service was outstanding. I think what makes Dewz so delightful is their knowledgeable wait staff. They never disappoint whether its a particular dish or the perfect wine pairing with dinner."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Dewz never disappoints. I thought the service was really outstanding this time. It was a wonderful evening, and I appreciate being able to count on Dewz for perfection each visit."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This is my go to spot if I want delicious food, fine wine and if I want to feel pampered and experience excellent customer service. From the host, to the wait staff and to the hands on owner, they all work to make their guests feel like royalty."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"What a nice dinner ! Can't say enough about this place . Had Blacken Sea Bass that was cooked perfect! They picked a wine for us that really paired well with our fish dinner. The staff was very attentive."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"How refreshing to have a San Francisco quality restaurant in Modesto. The food was top notch and the service excellent. After living and dining in Monterey for 26 years we were really surprised to have such a great dining experience here."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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