Restaurant
Unclaimed profileDewz Restaurant
Modesto, CA
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-11 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Dewz runs a full bar with a 12-drink house cocktail list, a by-the-glass wine selection across sparkling, white, rosé, and red, and a beer program that ranges from $12 drafts to rare barrel-aged stouts. Cocktails like the Dewz Drop and $moked Old Fashioned show house infusions and spirits including mezcal, apple brandy, and Heaven Hill 7yr SiB.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Dewz Drop, built on cranberry-infused vodka with Giffard Curaçao and lemon, or the One Trick Pony with Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy, grenadine, lemon, and apple bitters. For wine, the Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée is a straightforward by-the-glass pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a full bar with named house cocktails, a broad by-the-glass wine list, and a beer selection that includes ciders and barrel-aged stouts. The range suits groups where preferences split across spirits, wine, and beer.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails are $18–$26. Wines by the glass run $14–$26. Draft beers are $12, and bottled or canned beers range $12–$50, with the Fremont Brewing 2021 BBA Dark Star at the top.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The October 2026 cocktail menu lists 12 named drinks with house infusions like cranberry-infused vodka, peach-infused Heaven Hill 7yr SiB, and olive oil infused vodka. The beer list pairs everyday drafts with rare barrel-aged stouts, and the wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The October 2026 menu lists 12 named house cocktails built on spirits including cranberry-infused vodka, mezcal, white rum, dark rum, gin, wheated bourbon, apple brandy, and Heaven Hill 7yr SiB. House infusions and limited-availability drinks give the list clear range.
Menu strengths
- — Twelve named house cocktails with diverse spirit bases and house infusions
- — Cocktails priced $18–$26, with limited-availability options like Long Story Short and 5446
Standout selections
- — Dewz Drop — cranberry-infused vodka, Giffard Curaçao, lemon; $18
- — One Trick Pony — Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy, Giffard Grenadine, lemon, apple bitters; $19
- — $moked Old Fashioned — wagyu fat washed ECPB, vanilla, tobacco bitters; $26
Pricing: $18–$26
Wine
The October 2026 menu lists wines by the glass across sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with international and California selections. Producers include Laurent-Perrier, Segura Viudas, Walt Wines, Smith & Hook, Miraval, Austin Hope, Gérard Bertrand, and Numanthia Termes.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red with international and California selections
Standout selections
- — Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée — Tours-sur-Marne, France; $26
- — Cabernet Sauvignon '23 Austin Hope Winery — Paso Robles; $24
- — Tinta de Toro '21 Bodega Numanthia Termes — Toro, Spain; $17
Pricing: $14–$26 by the glass
Beer
The October 2026 menu lists a Draft Beer section with Light & Crispy, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, and Rotating Tap options. Bottles and cans include pilsner, hard apple ciders, Belgian strong dark ale, and two barrel-aged stouts, with prices from $12 to $50.
Menu strengths
- — Draft beers at $12 across Light & Crispy, West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, and Rotating Tap
- — Bottle and can list includes ciders and rare barrel-aged stouts
Standout selections
- — Fremont Brewing 2021 BBA Dark Star — BBA stout with coffee, cacao, and vanilla; $50
- — Chimay Grand Reserve — Belgian strong dark ale; $15
Pricing: $12 drafts; $12–$50 bottles and cans
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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