Gus's BBQ

My expectations were not met. They use Pecan for smoking their meats. More aroma than flavor. I got the ribs 2 meat combo. Baby back came with 5 ribs. The brisket slices were so small I thought it was tried tip, the smoked sausage slightly small. A good rib should have an easy bite,stay on the bone and come off easily. One bite and the entire section came off. Picture biting into pulled pork. Tried all the sauces. Nothing special. OK the good: greens were tasty,tender, and flavorful. The cornbread and jalapeño jam sweet with a bit of heat.

Friendly customer service, Gus's get pretty busy. Make a reservation to cut down on waiting time. The bbq spare ribs, brisket, and fri chicken were very tasty. The house salad was delicious,I enjoyed the dirty rice.

Great southern cuisine .Nice beer options Very nicely arranged prices and quick and sincere service. We loved it

Hey hey hey this is the legendary New Food reviewer!!!!! Follow my Instagram @inspirationalyp I’m the truth and can’t be paid off for good reviews like others now let’s get down to details!!!!!! (First impression horrible they gave me a dirty plate to begin my meal) First things first the location is amazing as in where it’s located !! Very nice area parking is easy on a busy day though it could be a bit difficult 1. Location: A+ ✅ Easy access its a good area it wasn’t a busy day though ‼️‼️ 2. Customer Service Customer service: B+ ✅ great customer service served very fast and efficiently 3. Now let’s talk food baby 🥘 ‼️‼️‼️‼️ The only thing good at this place is the MASH POTATOES the BRISKET AND THE CHILI ✅ The food was nasty 🤢 HORRIBLE THE MAC N CHEESE I FOUND A HARD UNCOOKED NOODLED IN IT I ordered the lemonade it was nasty to sour Ingredient’s :D 🤢 horrible need a better chef the brisket was good and the chili had good ingredients 4. My favorite 😍 was the chili it was so freakin good if I went for anything it would be the chili 🌶️ 5. Price: B 💰💣was very Fair 40$ for 2 people wasn’t bad at all Overall I wouldn’t come back here horrible foood!!! If I did GO BACK IT WOULD ONLY BE FOR CHILI AND BRISKET TO GO‼️‼️‼️ follow me for more reviews!!!! Email me or Dm me places you want me to visit and review thank you 😊 ‼️

First time dining in with my sister and her husband. As soon as you walk in you can smell the smokey goodness of real BBQ. Yum 🤤 wide selections of dishes range from pork, chicken to fish. Speciality being pork the flavor is mind blowing 🔥 The service was phenomenal definitely be back! We had carnitas tacos, ribs and shredded pork tostadas

This was our first time dining at Gus’s and not only was the food absolutely scrumptious, but the customer service was superb and reminiscent of that southern charm you hear about. I can’t emphasize enough how kind and attentive every single wait staff was, and there were multiple people servicing our table throughout our entire dining experience. We felt so welcomed to be there! Now, about the food—if I could give this place 10 stars, it still wouldn’t be enough! 😋 EVERYTHING was delicious! We started with spinach dip w/ fresh chips and salsa and an order of the onion strings, and the freshness was evident in every single bite. You can tell that they make the chips in house, which were so flaky and crunchy, you can enjoy them without dipping them in a anything at all. The onion strings were so well seasoned and didn’t leave that oily residue you often see when food is cooked without allowing the oil to get hot enough first. They were sooo yummy! ☺️ we also wanted to try their grits (I know—super random…lol), which had a creamed corn flavor. Since I’m not a fan of that flavor, I didn’t favor this dish however, I’m certain others would enjoy it. My husband and son had the Gus’s burger with fries and proclaimed it to be one of the best burgers they’ve had in a while. My daughter and I had the chicken and waffles. The waffles were so light and fluffy that we didn’t feel guilt for devouring every morsel of it! Lol! The chicken though??? INCREDIBLE! I’m hard to please when it comes to restaurant fried chicken but this chicken was sooooo well seasoned and moist all the way through and cooked to perfection. It’s very difficult to find restaurant fried chicken breasts that are cooked thoroughly while maintaining the crispy skin and incredibly moist meat, but this restaurant nailed it! The chicken and waffles are served with a side of spicy watermelon, which is an added treat! The watermelon was so juicy and delicious, and the spice added a very unique twist to an old favorite. Overall, this place was slammin and my very picky family can’t wait to go back to discover more from their menu! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Made reservations for 430pm. Parking lot was pretty packed on a Saturday, late afternoon. We were a party of 5 (plus our four legged friend)and we were seated right away in the very comfortable outside, covered patio which is doggo friendly. Our server was friendly and really helped with recommendations. Everything was so delicious, it is difficult to pick a favorite thing. Our server recommended we should come back and try their breakfast which I'm sure is just as delicious .

First off, the shopping plaza is amazing. There are kids play areas, water features, and a great selection of food places, shops, and an AMC movie theater. We put our name on a list at another restaurant but the wait was over an hour. So we stumbled across Gus's BBQ with no wait. We were seated in the patio section and it took over 25 minutes before our waiter even came to our table. It took almost 10 minutes just to get our drinks to our table. We ordered sliders and fries. Both were good. The food came out pretty fast. Next time I'd like to sit inside though. Only because the seats in the patio section were extremely uncomfortable.

I don't usually write a lot of reviews but yesterday's service was exemplary. I had made a reservation earlier same day and noted we wanted outdoor seating with extra room for a stroller. The staff accommodated us nicely. Our server is the main reason I am writing this review. Freddie was our server and he took excellent care of us. From making sure we all had everything we needed to providing extra spoons and ice cream for our birthday celebration. Finally at the end of the night we paid in cash and mistakenly had an extra bill stuck together. We wouldn't have known especially because we told Freddie to keep the change we were just about to leave when he came back and told us he believed we accidentally left too much. We thanked him so much but that kind of honesty is rare to find. Because of the service we will definitely keep coming back to Gus's. The BBQ is delicious too that goes without saying.

Aaron at the bar was our server and seriously made the whole experience amazing. Super chill, super helpful, and totally nailed every recommendation. We tried the beer flight and the whiskey flight, and thanks to Aaron, my boyfriend discovered a new favorite Angel's Envy. He's been debating which bottle to buy for weeks, and this one instantly won him over. Amazing recommendation. He really appreciated someone who actually knows what they're talking about! The food was great, the drinks were on point, and the service was top tier. Big shoutout to Aaron for making our night extra awesome!

Four years later I've returned. The flavors of the sauce they have for their bbq is not for me. They gave me four different ones and they all tasted unique but I never want to go there again. Walk in and ordered food to go. There wasn't anyone waiting behind the podium and out comes two people (maybe one in training). The one in training seems like he is a good fit in the front representing the company. The woman who was training his never made eye contact with me while ordering or picking up. She smiled but it at me. Beef brisket 5/5 Baby Back Ribs 3.5/5 Jalapeño Grits 0/5 Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2/5 I pictured getting a roll or some bread with my meal but I didn't get that and not sure if they offer it. Over all I wasn't pleased with flavor or the employee I interacted with. 12th of July 2025 1:06pm

The food here is pretty good! And I do feel like they have good deals and the food is definitely shareable making it cheaper!!! I got the chicken and meat combo that gives you a choice of fried or regular chicken, and many choices of meat on the side like brisket, pulled pork, sausages, and you also get two regular sides! The fried chicken was very good and came with a side of gravy, the pulled pork was juicy but needed some bbq sauce! And the brisket was kind of dry. But again everything else was yummy and I want to try more food here! Service wise they were fast and nice and it was pretty busy since it was a Friday afternoon. There was a 30 minute wait. The parking situation was awful though, literally took 10-15 minutes to find parking cause there are lot of other busy restaurants around too! Overall! yummy BBQ place with some good deals and lots of options. I want to try more!

Pretty solid bbq spot in Porter Ranch!! Come for the corned bread skillet, my favorite thing and makes my mouth water. Trendy, modern ambiance! We came on a weekend evening with no wait. There's lots of tables, booths, and a bar for a vibey, southern dinner. - Corned Bread Skillet (5/5) - my FAVORITE item here, and just heavenly with the butter spread over. It's a little on the sweet side for corned bread, but that's how I like it. - Baby back ribs (4/5) - good portion, and delicious with the original BBQ sauce. According to the server, this cut is more lean than the other style or ribs. I got mine with a potato salad, and that was just ok. Service was quick and friendly, but they did bring us the wrong sides at first. They quickly corrected it and the rest of dinner went on without a hitch. Food took about 20 min to come out.

Gus's BBQ is in The Vineyards at Porter Ranch. With BBQ from Carolinas to Texas to Memphis, they smoke enough BBQ for each part of the day. I love how open it is, with indoor and outdoor dining areas. The decor is fantastic!! We started off with appetizers: deviled eggs and cornbread. We didn't really like the deviled eggs. It was sweet and tangy. They could have used more mayo to be creamier and a little more salt. We were really looking forward to them since we love deviled eggs but just didn't like the taste. The cornbread was real promising. Love that it comes in a skillet. But, it was okay. We ordered the Memphis Baby Back Ribs/ Texas Beef Brisket/Sausage Combo and the St. Louis Spare Ribs/BBQ Brick Chicken Combo. Sides we tried were the potato salad, creamed corn, braised southern greens and sautéed green beans. As far as taste goes, the brisket was the best in the bunch. Juicy and tender. The ribs and sausage could have been juicier. They were a little dry. The sides were just okay. Everything looked better than they tasted, which was a big disappointment. We paid around $128 for lunch, iced tea, root beer and tip. During peak times, parking can be difficult.

If you are not looking for a wide selection and need a small bite, visiting around Happy Hour gives you a discount and a good eat. Gus's has a good general menu too, especially, if you are a barbecue fan. Portions are generous and some items done really well. This time, I ordered Gus's Rib Sliders. They are made with pulled rib meat, coleslaw, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli on a seeded bun. Nice stuff. Generous amounts of protein, good barbecue flavor, juicy and blending well with the other ingredients. Service was very attentive and professional.

The food is always delicious and the ambiance is nice and clean. It can get crowded and busy especially during the weekends but we never had to wait so long to get seated. Finding parking can take longer even if it's in a big plaza. It's always packed. I've had their dinner and brunch here. Really enjoyed their breakfast but their bbq platters are the best.

Gotta give Gus' it's dues - for a chain bbq restaurant I was legitimately impressed with overall quality of the goods coming out of this kitchen. A bit of shrinkflation notable in their sandwich combos, but for $17 for a Saturday dinner out I ain't complaining. I had the rib sando combo with the mac and cheese - pro move : take some of the rib that's on the plate and stir it in gently onto the mac for the perfect bite. Apps were good to, the cornbread especially. I'd skip the fried onions next time. 4 shiny stars.

Came again and had Andres as our waiter. He delivered excellent service and the food was very delicious as usual.

We had to wait about 40 minutes for a table but we walked around the shopping center to pass the time. Watch out - on one end Nordstrom rack and on the other a Whole Foods with a wine bar (!!!!). There are a few fire pits along the way as well for a cool night. Enjoyed an average old fashioned drink, some of our food had the mouth feel that it had been under the heat lamps for a bit too long. I had the shrimp and grits - the taste was good but the grits were more like a risotto NOT grits. The ribs were ok. Plate of Pulled pork, a link, and fried chicken with Mac and cheese and dirty rice - hubby said the chicken was AMAZING and the rest was very ok.

This is our new Birthday spot when in the mood for BBQ. This is our second time here and we are not disappointed. The food is delicious, prices are good, and staff is friendly. The decor is super cute and kid friendly. I recommend stopping by and tasting this delicious food. P.S: the Sangria is delicious too.

Went here last week for a birthday and had a good time. I ended up getting something off their southern favorites section, which was the loaded baked potato. This thing was very full and the pulled pork tasted good. I would say everything tasted fine or even good but I've had better bbq for lower prices. The highlight would probably be their apps, those deviled eggs and wings were amazing. Would go back if someone really had their heart set on it. The servers were so friendly and honestly handled our large party so well

Big shoutout to Paul for a great experience! The burger was so delicious! The drinks were great too! He makes you feel like you're the only guest in the building. Happy hour menu had some solid options on there, definitely worth a try.

Best barbecue in the valley. I've eaten barbecue all over the country and by far this is the best quality of food flavor, and service in the valley

We went with the picnic combo -- baby back ribs, smoked chicken, brisket, fries, and mac n cheese. Let's get straight to it: the smoked chicken was the star. Tender, flavorful, and lowkey stole the whole plate. The ribs and brisket held their own, but that chicken really carried the set. The brisket quesadilla was a sleeper hit. Good pull, but the aioli was the MVP -- added the right richness and gave it that "oh okay" moment. Fries and mac n cheese were cool, nothing wild. Solid side dishes, but not really showstoppers. You're not here for that anyway. Now the BBQ sauce? A bit divisive. They offer a few flavors, but I was personally waiting for one with that extra tang or kick -- it wasn't bad, just wasn't the one I'd write home about. Blueberry lemonade was a nice surprise. Tart and bold -- I ended up cutting it with a little water just to mellow it out, but honestly, it didn't need it. Just personal preference. Either way, it hit. The spot was clean, including the bathrooms (shoutout to that). And the service? Top notch. From managers to servers, everyone checked on us without hovering. Refills stayed coming. Wet naps dropped right as we were about to tap out. Timing was elite. It's the little things, and they nailed every one of them. It's giving: southern comfort with that Beyoncé tour-level attention to detail. Would absolutely come back just for the way they made us feel taken care of.

I'm always on the hunt for good BBQ in Los Angeles. It's definitely few & far between here. Gus's is a great place to come to to at least scratch that itch. Yes, it's a chain, but that doesn't mean they don't put out a quality meat product. And that definitely rings true for their sauces. Those are fantastic and a great addition to any of the dishes. When I come here usually I get one of their two meat combos. I will say that the brisket is continuously a bit on the dry side. Yes, you can mask that with one of their sauces, but I wish it was a bit more juicy. Their pulled pork & sausages, on the other hand, are always great. Chicken can be hit or miss, but usually on the side of juicy which is great. Their St. Louis style ribs are also really tender & smokey, but I do wish they were a bit on the larger size. You don't get a ton of meat on them. Sides are all solid. None of them are life changing, but I've also yet to have one that didn't taste bad. You can't go wrong with any of their selections. I also want to say that they have a great children's menu. We have 3 young boys and they offer a much wider range of options than most restaurants. And they're all delicious. My kids often go for the salmon which speaks volumes because they're not big non-fried fish fans outside of our house. So points for that! Staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Even when we come in large parties they do a great job of giving us wonderful personalized service. That definitely doesn't go unseen for me. So, is Gus' going to be the absolutely most authentic BBQ meal you've ever had? No. But is that a bad thing? I don't think so. And they definitely do BBQ better than a lot of the other offerings in the area. So, if you've got a hankering for some cooked meats, Gus's is a great option that you definitely should check out.

We got the picnic platter with ribs chicken and sausage with bake beans and potato salad. It was really good. The portions was big. The doggy bag to go home. The service was good. The wait was about 30 mins long. But not too bad in an afternoon on a Sunday. The menu look for and when you are waiting you see the plates roll by. Everything that pass me look good. I will be back to try other things off the menu. If you are in the Porter ranch and you want lunch after the AMC movie it's right in the same plaza. Check them out if you like BBQ. Have an appetite the portions are big.

This is my second time going to Gus's BBQ for their Sunday Brunch menu. This place gets pretty packed on Sundays because the food is really good and the portions are generous. The place is usually packed with families, couples, friends catching up over brunch mimosas. Great vibe for whatever occasion truly. Their basic is drip coffee is always really good nothing to write home about, but also not the standard watered down kind they generally serve elsewhere. The Brisket and Egg Tacos were amazing. I got mine without crema because I'm not a fan of tangy dairy but I'm sure it pairs well if you're a fan. Lots of eggs that are cooked just right, not seized up and overcooked. Brisket pieces are large and generous. There are also potatoes and queso. Altogether a great dish. And don't let these guys in the pic fool you, they're huge and packed full! Big fan 10/10 The breakfast burrito was my boyfriend's and he said they're fairly standard. Good but not anywhere near as good as the tacos. He'd still get it again if he was feeling another breakfast burrito in the future. Subbed the potatoes for the grits because I LOVE the grits at this place. I am a big grits fan, I do have to say, but the jalapeño flavor is really great. Unique for LA I'd say. We shared the strawberry granola pancakes. I do wish they gave more strawberries to be calling it what it is. Having granola as an add-in was quite interesting, never got it anywhere like this. Love the added crunch. Surprised to also find dried cranberries in the pancake! The real winner here is the pancake batter itself. SO SO FLUFFY AND LIGHT! More importantly, it absorbs syrup like a dream. Service here is generally very attentive despite having a full house. Always highly recommended in the area.

We went here for breakfast and surprisingly the food was good! We ordered off the kids menu and brunch menu! We tried the pancakes and the hangover. The portion is big. So sharing is good if you don't eat much for breakfast! It was our first time, the server was busy and another person helped us name Liam-Ann? I'm not sure. She said her name was 2 part. But she was soo nice, informative, and attentive! The ambiance was cozy, southern, and warm! I love that they give lollipops for my son who is excited to come back again for breakfast and the lollipop! Just fyi, lunch menu is only serve starting at 11. But breakfast is 9-2 weekend only

Always an amazing experience . Food is consistently on point & delicious . Service is always , always , always 5 star. We've never had to wait for a table with a reservation through Open Table. Today I stopped in for a late lunch and a day flight of dark stout, stone blonde , 1903 (nice and light) and Golden Monkey. My entree I chose 10 oz pulled pork their delicious cinnamon creamed corn & delicious jalapeño grits . Can't get enough of Gus's!

Go to spot for my family at The Vineyards. Food is tasty and consistent at a more than fair price. Whiskey flights are also a great deal! We've enjoyed most items on the menu but some special call outs are the baby back ribs, any of the burgers, including sliders, and pulled pork nachos. It's a great vibe, super kid friendly and mine are always happy coming here. More than the food and ambiance though, we have to give a super special shout out to John (JP) Morgan and Paul. JP has been our server for close to 10 times now and from the first time we met him, he's just so kind, patient, and helpful. The one time he wasn't there, we were on the brink of sadness, and in comes Paul! Great energy and just made the overall experience excellent. Thank you gents for always taking care of our family at Gus's!

Enjoyed a meal with my whole family here, can't truly say anything bad about this place. The food was great, the prices weren't terrible. We were seated by a door on a cold day, but other than that it was an overall good experience. Cornbread was amazing, hot chicken was amazing, wouldn't personally order the string onions again. The manager kept walking around asking people how things were, service was very quick. Would return.

Went back today to give them another shot! Such a different experience. The hostess (11am, 2/2) was super welcoming and sweet upon arrival. Our waiter Riley was a delight! So friendly and personable. He a great humor and all around great energy and really made our experience so much more enjoyable. Night and day difference between our servers from our lady experience. The food was brought out timely. Even small side things I needed were brought out timely and with a smile. This time I got the deviled eggs and pulled pork nachos to start and they were SO GOOD. I'm not sure if this is a difference in staff or maybe bc we came during opening and less busy time? But the food was perfect. We also ordered brisket with mac and cheese and potato salad. The potato salad was recommended by Riley and I'm so glad bc it was so good. Overall everything from food to service was much better! Looking forward to returning! Also the music was on point today! I was asking Siri to get almost every song for me. Great vibes!

My first visit was not great. They were out of brisket, ribs and sausage were bland, and service was sloooooow 2/5. My second visit was much better. The chili is fantastic 5/5. The tri-tip was juicy and delicious 4/5. However, the sides of collard greens 2/5 and mac and cheese 3/5 were lacking. I also tried the grits 3/5, which were also ok. And of course....they were out of the brisket! Do they even really have brisket, hmmmmm????

Who doesn't love happy hour?! @gussbbq they know how to satisfy your appetite with these yummy offerings! This cornbread that had the most amazing butter and jelly to compliments the crunch and sweetness was fantastic! Pulled pork was tender and every bite made me want more! Deviled eggs had a great zing to them Nachos- need I say more?! And of course to have some #balance a wedge salad with all the accoutrements. The creamed corn was what my dreams are made of! Inside is a laid back casual atmosphere, great to come with family, friends, on a date, bring the kids! Service was amazing, refilling drinks and coming by to check on us regularly.

Food: - pulled pork nachos: 8.5/10, saucy and a super big serving - picnic platter: 9.5/10, star was the bbq chicken, it's juicy/tender, brisket was okay, and ribs were tasty (just enough for 2), potato salad was better than the Cole slaw - 4 different types of bbq sauces were at the table Service: - friendly wait staff - too many check ins during my meal - hand wipes were provided Ambiance: - pretty empty on a Saturday around 2pm - no wait and immediately sat down - great lot and shopping center

KAT is the best damn bartender ever!! I come here all the time and love her friendly personality. The food is always amazing. I go for pure protein... Dinner sausage, eggs and bacon Tyler makes awesome smoked old fashions

Food was amazing. Service was fast and friendly. We sat in outside patio but they put heated lamps so it feels nice. Fried chicken was made just right! Super crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. Def best thing I tasted last night. Must try if you're in the area.

Gus BBQ is a great place to dine. They make delicious ribs, and the service is great. If you're planning on having lunch or dinner on the weekend, I recommend making reservations a few days ahead of time. Otherwise, you will be waiting a long time to get seated. The place is nice, and there's usually plenty of parking, except on weekends. Since there are other restaurants around, it may take a few minutes to find a parking space.

This is a little late due to a vacation trip. But this is the BEST bbq we've ever had. Please add new locations in California!

Came on a Saturday afternoon, and even though the parking lot is huge i did have to actively find a spot. I made a reservation and got sat immediately The jelly on the cornbread is crazy good! Never would've crossed my mind at home ever. Definitely wanted to finish the pan myself. Cream corn is fire! Might be my favorite appetizer out of the two The chicken had a funny after taste but i think it was just burnt the sauce they cooked it with wasn't for meonly thing i thought wasn't delicious. My grandmas all American burger was better than your average. Whatever they did to it it worked Service was great between the two waiters

I have been coming to this location for over one year now. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Porter Ranch. The food is 5/5 stars but, the service is 3 stars at best. I consistently have poor service on every visit for one year now. I have never had a rude server but they are not attentive. I was here for my anniversary last week. I am currently 36 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes for which I have to drink a lot of water. My water was empty for at least 10 minutes and not only did my server not stop by during that time no one else passing by offered to refill my water. I ended up having to drink my husband's water and by the time my server noticed we were ready for the bill. Typically waiting for the bill is what by far takes the longest. You really have to be pro active in finding your server and asking for things you need. It's very disappointing that this is a consistent experience regardless of the who the server is. Maybe they are given too many tables? Just got into it knowing service will be very slow and not reliable.

Nice environment in a pretty location. The service is great. Our server was very humble and nice person, his name was with "P" ... can't remember exactly. The food was delicious. It really comes in a pretty big portion. The main dishes, even the breakfast you can definitely share . We had a good experience, and I really recommend Gus's BBQ

Big fan of their food / menu but their "To Go" process is in shambles. Twice I ordered online received a confirmation the food is ready one time I even called to confirm but when I went to pickup my order, I waited an EXTRA 30 minutes first time and twenty minutes the second time. I think the process must be corrected. The only way I as a consumer can make sure my order is ready, I have to pick it up 60 minutes AFTER THE CONFIRMATION!!!!! And that's ridiculous because the food would be cold!!! It's too bad that that their pickup process is broken. I would encourage whoever reads this rating would take the steps in correcting it and not send me just polite response!

Amazing all around. The food, the staff the ambience is perfection. Special shout out to Andrea.

Excellent customer service. people are very nice here. Outdoor and indoor, great selection of food

Tyler and Paul always give excellent bar service. Kitchen delivers consistent delicious food. Here on a Tuesday at 6:30pm and VERY lively! Indoor (and outdoor) ambiance is fun and relaxing. Happy Hour has some awesome deals!

Loved this place! Our server was amazing, kind, sweet, and funny! He was informative about the menu and answered any questions we had. It was a bit busy since it was a Saturday so it did take him a little longer than usual to come around and check on us, which he acknowledged and apologized for which I think was so genuine and sweet! My partner got the two meats which came with two sides. He loves the dirty rice here so much that he got double servings of dirty rice! I got the chicken and waffles which is only available on Saturdays and Sundays. The spiced watermelon salad was delicious! The chicken was a big portion and it was juicy inside and nice and crunchy on the outside. The waffles were light and airy and even the butter was smooth and sweet. The Mac and cheese is perfect! They use these coil noodles that absorb the cheese really well, and the taste is amazing! The mashed potatoes were also delicious with the perfect mix of garlic, butter, and chives! We ended things off with dessert, the blueberry biscuit cobbler which was divine! Not too sweet, not too sour, not too heavy, and the perfect way to end a night!

Food is delicious! I normally get the tri tip! Servers are nice as well but be sure to get there early on weekends because there is normally a wait

First time visiting Gus's BBQ. What a treat this restaurant is. Great atmosphere, great service, and menu items that are very very good. I had the peppercorn crusted tri tip and was quite impressed. But as good as the tri tip was, the cornbread, dirty rice, and the worlds best creamed corn just made everything perfect. Off the hook, to quote you know who. Our server Oliver was not only friendly, but super attentive and extremely polite, a real pleasure in this day and age. Our orders were placed, the food delivered in a timely fashion, and everything was just as requested, no adjustments were needed. I know I was not the only member of our group to be impressed by this. We will definitely return.

Really good BBQ! Definitely worth the drive if you're not from the area. Make a reservation ahead of time because this place is always busy. The service is good, very accommodating. Okay let's get to the food and what you have to order. The corn bread for appetizer. The Brisket obviously and the fried chicken is above average. The side salad with thousand island dressing is amazing. The sides are great I recommend all sides you can't go wrong. And for dessert the blueberry cobbler is a must.

Gus' bbq is always packed especially on the weekends. Solid place for some bbq. Nice interior and outside areas for dining. Decent beer selection. I got the lemonade which they make in house. Its sour and sweet. Quite refreshing and helps cut back all this meat you're about to intake. Cornbread with butter and jalapeno jelly is always good. The butter can be a bit on the hard almost frozen side. Deviled eggs are almost always a ust get. THey top with chives and bacon. Salt mix for extra seasoning. I've been here a few times and always get the brisket and ribs. This time I opted for the picnic platter which is a large feast for one. This can easily be split for two. The fried chicken is a hefty chicken thigh I believe. It comes with gravy too. The baby back ribs and brisket were tender but a bit over cooked. Making the eat kind of dry. The different bbq sauces go well with the meats and add for a variety of flavor. The mashed potatoes were good. The bbq beans have pinto, kidney and black beans. Little on the sweet side and kind of smokey.

Place was busy. I ordered the cornbread. Was ok. Butter that came with it was just ok I ordered the sliders. Freakin amazing. Really good. Got the Gus's burger. Freakin amazing again. Very tasty I got the chicken sandwich. What a let down. Not good. Bland and dry 4star

Kat provided 5 star service. Try the spinach artichoke dip. Best I've ever had anywhere. I ordered the platter to try variety. St Louis ribs were "fall off the bone" good. Plenty of food to take home. I highly recommend!!!

I really wanted to like this place because I love a good bbq and this place usually looks pretty busy on a weekend so its got to be pretty good, no? Unfortunately I think it misses the mark and it was just so-so. Let's start with the positives. The service was great! Timm was our server and since my dad and I were visiting the restaurant for the first time, he gave a number of recommendation as we were exploring the menu and asking about how much food one gets with their order. The portions are large. You're going to get your money's worth when it comes to how much food you're getting so come with an appetite to finish whatever is on your plate because, in my opinion, bbq loses quality when you try to reheat it a day later. The atmosphere of the place is pretty lively and Gus's makes a great place to come with a large group of friends looking to hang out in a cookout atmosphere. Now to the negatives with some of the food. My dad and I shared the BBQ quesadilla and I had the picnic platter with baby back ribs, fried chicken and pulled pork and my dad ordered the Texas Prime beef brisket sandwich. The bbq quesadilla was pretty tasty. I would definitely get this again. The prime beef brisket in the sandwich was dry and I think the kitchen was trying to hide this by generously slathering it in bbq sauce. Were they having an off day or because we were eating an early dinner around 5pm, the kitchen was sending out meat that was left over from lunch time so it was sitting under a heat lamp? The baby back ribs were pretty good but the pulled pork was a bit bland and I couldn't really taste the "signature rub" they claimed to use and the fried chicken looked good(it was recommended by Timm) but when you took a bite, it tasted like it was cooked in oil that was going bad. I probably should have gotten the bbq brick chicken instead. All in all, it was okay but I'm not going to go out of my way to eat here again.

The worst service!! Been to this restaurant at least 4 times since 2022. The recent visit was Saturday, July 5, 2025. It never fails, all visits were horrible experience. The service is horribly SLOW from hosts, to servers. Waited 10 minutes for the server to come and at least introduce themselves, ask to start us with something to drink but no server. I had to get up, speak to the manager to inform. Waited 40 minutes for our food to come! Wow!!! 40 minutes?!!!! And our order was breakfast. Why 40 minutes for an omelette!? It was like this then on our very first visit in 2022. It's now 2025 and no changes! They are the second worse service restaurant I've ever dined it to. Never again!!!! I will spread the negative word to my fellow peers and anyone that ask!!!

Service was a little slow but made up for it with the bbq. Finding good bbq is hard to find in Southern California. This place is pretty good I would recommend it to someone that is craving bbq.

Gus' BBQ is... fine. The food is okay--not bad, but nothing memorable either. For the long wait times, I was hoping for something a bit more impressive. Prices are reasonable, which is a plus, and the overall vibe is decent, but nothing special. The biggest inconsistency is the service--it can be great one visit and completely inattentive the next. If you're in the mood for BBQ and don't mind the wait, it's an okay option, but there are definitely better spots out there.