Is Commonwealth Still Open? Update (Modesto, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Commonwealth is listed open on commonwealthmodesto.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
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What the source shows: The business's own website is live with current-format posted hours and a working online-ordering system, evidence of ongoing operation despite older dated text elsewhere on the page.
- Season / episode Season 24, Episode 13
- Original air date
- Address 1022 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited this downtown Modesto gastropub for its smoked, grilled and fried plates alongside an extensive craft beer list, during the 'Smoked, Grilled, and Fried' episode that aired 2016-05-26. Commonwealth opened in downtown Modesto in 2014 as a casual lunch-and-dinner spot built around California craft beer, according to the restaurant's own website, which also describes a rotating tap list and a full food menu served through dinner. At our check on 2026-09-08, commonwealthmodesto.com was live with posted hours for Thursday through Sunday, including a Saturday-Sunday brunch, and an active online-ordering link. The site's most recent dated text referenced 2021, though the hours page and ordering system reflected current-format listings rather than a stale archive page. No separate news coverage or ownership change was found for Commonwealth in the sources checked.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Season / episode
- Season 24, Episode 13
- Original air date
- Episode title
- Smoked, Grilled, and Fried
- What was featured
- Craft beer gastropub's smoked, grilled, and fried lunch-dinner menu
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Commonwealth
Frequently asked questions
Is Commonwealth still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Commonwealth is listed open on commonwealthmodesto.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Commonwealth after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited this downtown Modesto gastropub for its smoked, grilled and fried plates alongside an extensive craft beer list, during the 'Smoked, Grilled, and Fried' episode that aired 2016-05-26. As of September 2026, Commonwealth is listed open on commonwealthmodesto.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Commonwealth located?
1022 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Commonwealth?
Season 24, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 26, 2016. The episode is titled “Smoked, Grilled, and Fried”.
Is Commonwealth still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
Commonwealth opened in downtown Modesto in 2014 as a casual lunch-and-dinner spot built around California craft beer, according to the restaurant's own website, which also describes a rotating tap list and a full food menu served through dinner. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 1022 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- commonwealthmodesto.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- commonwealthmodesto.com — http://www.commonwealthmodesto.com/
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