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Gus's Barbeque is a three star restaurant in South Pasadena. Find this very affordable restaurant in the Pasadena neighborhood. It's known for its bar food. The menu is also filled with steaks.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this for dineLA for lunch and love it! the portion was large, had menu belowLUNCHAppetizersFire Roasted Tortilla Soup - Shredded Chicken, Avocado, Smoked Mozzarella, Crispy Tortilla Strips and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here tonight with the BF to take advantage of the dineLA menu deal, and we left very satisfied! Our waiter Joey was super nice, accommodating, and friendly, so I was very happy with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Gus's BBQ. I do not love it, but I like it a lot. Let's begin with one key stipulation: they explicitly tell you that this is not traditional BBQ. Rather, it is meant to be BBQ served with a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recently renovated, Gus's Barbecue features some of the good barbecue in the West San Gabriel area. I was first there about 10 years ago . . . and for my 2nd trip the summer of 2009. It was recently...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I gave this place a try at the last restaurant week and we were impressed by the amount of food and the quality. The cast iron cornbread was enough to serve 4...yum honey butter....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I use to walk by this place everyday, twice a day. But didn't eat here until recently. The burgers are big and i like how they don't charge for sweet potato fries. Prices are good, not too expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love BBQ, then you have to try this place at least once. For a BBQ place, the restaurant looks amazing. Food is plentiful and tasty. Service is GREAT. People are friendly. Price is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Gus's. I love bbq but hardly ever go out to eat it because I never seem to find a place that gives enough bang for your buck. Gus's was different though....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to gus's several times since they re-openned with the new management and had some really good dining experiences here, but my last 2 visits have been very marginal, and my visit on Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While not my beloved Baby Blues, Gus's does serve up some tasty BBQ and they do it locally. That's good enough for me! First night we went in, they asked if we had reservations. ZOMG, there are no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There were obviously pigs on the plate at Gus' tonight... but there were pigs in the air too. As in, flying.Food was great, as usual. But the SERVICE! Our waiter took our order, and about ten...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our last nice meal of the trip. We started with the pulled pork nachos, which were awesome, but huge, and therefore ruined our appetite. ;)I had the smoked turkey sandwich, which was only OK. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My review is only for the Happy Hour: came here one day last month on a friend's recommendation and found the place quite easily (just south of the freeway, easy exit and return). The bar is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch yesterday. Had the BBQ Chicken sandwich. Best damn BBQ Sandwich I've every had, no joke. Love that they have the sauces at the table so you could poor some more of that bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i had it twice since the renovation/new owners and style thing. the first time was for dinner and good! fast, nice service, they took good care of a medium sized group, they let us turn off the sports...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since the management change, the food has steadily gone downhill in quality.. Yes, some if the new stuff is great, the sweet potato fries, pulled pork sandwich.., and yes a welcome change to the over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing fantastic, nothing out of the ordinary.The food was ok, a friend and I split one of Gus's Combo's with a 1/3 of ribs, and brisket. We got sweet potato fries and the potato salad as sides. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sat, 8/15/2009, about 1pm for lunchFirst visit to a restaurant I've passed a million times as I've gone up and down Fair Oaks. Lunch with Mom and brother.Friendly staff, comfortable booth in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd agree that under new ownership and renovated this 'cue joint doesn't resemble in any way the former establishment that stood here for years. At least they kept the neon signs out front.Good beer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The new Gus's BarBQ only shares the same name as the old Gus's.BarBQ That is where the similarity ends. New Gus's has hijacked the old Gus' history -photos and all - kind of like a guy stealing your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It might deserve a little more than the 3 stars I assigned to the restaurant. First visit today. Our waitress was helpful and two other staff members with whom we dealt were very nice.My husband and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've always passed this place and it's old-looking sign passing through Fair Oaks in Pasadena. There's parking in the back, so no big deal there. It's a very nice and clean restaurant on the inside....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to Gus's BBQ for the first time today with a friend. I asked the waitress what was popular and she suggested the pulled pork. I ordered sweet potato fries as well as creamed corn. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Established in 1946? Poor old Gus must be rolling over in his grave by now. I was hoping to find some good BBQ here, but I was disappointed. This place was not particularly good, and it barely even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the suggestions from other reviews, and ordered the pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries and cornbread to start. I took Forrest's suggestion and put maple syrup on the corn bread and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I was in Pasadena with my siblings last night, and we had decided on getting bbq for dinner. Using Urbanspoon (gotta love it, it's the cure for indecisiveness) in conjunction with Yelp, we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you go veggie and you family doesn't you end up improvising on going out to eat.We stumbled upon Gus's and we love BBQ or at least I use to love BBQ.My husband ordered a BBQ beef sandwich and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First time there. Our family loves Gus's. We had an ok experience. The service wasn't so hot, but the owner made it up to us. Food came out at different times, my all time biggest pet peeve! The food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Marc, I totally feel your pain. I went once for dinner, shared some chicken and ribs with Mrs. C, and was pretty disappointed. The ribs weren't that meaty, and weren't that tasty either. But we sat at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The old Gus's was very, very bad. I know there are lots of people who swear by it, but they are wrong. Sorry. It wasn't good by bbq standards, it wasn't good by American food standards and sadly it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good customer service goes a LONG WAY. Just had lunch at this place and the food was pretty good, but the service was STELLER. Melanie was an amazing server that attended to all of our random...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pulled Pork Plate w/ sweet potato fries and vinegar based cole slaw... MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM spicy bbq sauce. I want it every second.The Pork was so juicy. I combined the spicy and reg sauce. It...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the new favorite for me and my husband. His fave is the St louis style ribs mine is the pulled pork nachos which they are adding to the regular menu. It's currently a special item. Another...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I went there long ago before the remodel/makeover. I was not impressed with their food or BBQ sauce. This is certainly no longer the case. I went tonight. I got the Baby Backs. Some of the the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!I stopped in here for lunch today with my dad while we were in the area. We both got pulled pork sandwiches. Pulled pork so tasty that it didn't need to be covered in sauce to start with -- this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when they closed Gus's for the renovation, and thinking that I lost one of my favorite comfort zones. But the new Gus's not only rested my fears, I don't even remember what about the old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in So Pas for most of my life. While Gus's was under old management my family went once. Really below par. However, under this new management, the place has done a complete 180. About...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the fried chicken, love the ribs and love the martinis!!! The service is friendly and attentive. Good value as far as price vs the taste and portion size. Definitely recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
highlights- creamed corn (a sht load of sugar though, more like candied corn)- interesting corn bread- great house salad, surprised it was not crappy(blue cheese crumbles and vinaigrette)- tart...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not Woody's BBQ but damn it is good. From the Brisket sandwiches to their tasty sides like the cole slaw (no mayo in this puppy) or their Sugar snap peas and carrots (GET THEM!!! GET...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a good number of times, tried a good amount of the stuff. The skinny:1) The Juleps definitely vary between visits. Sometimes they can be very skimpy on the bourbon, not good. Other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was not bad. The group I went with all raved about the ribs I thought the chicken sandwich was good. One of my friends could only eat the chicken fried steak with a 1/2 of jar of BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Memphis style baby back ribs. Nothing baby about these! The sides of the ribs were a bit dry and jerky/crunchy but the center was tender and full of smokey flavor. I tried the brisket and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food and pretty good prices for BBQ. Try the wet style pork ribs and definitely eat the Brisket sandwich... its the best sandwich around! Also their sides are delicious too, the sweet potatoe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heart clogging goodness. How else can I explain or describe this place? I've eaten here when I was a kid with my old sunday school group with a simple palate, but now I'm grown, I've come to love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service is good, cute interior, but the food was not so good the night I went. Mac and Cheese was sub par and it cost $15! The corn bread was fine. The burgers looked good as did the cocktails, if I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best barbecue place I've found in the area. The food is great, the atmosphere is comfortable, and the service is always superb. It's a great place to go when you want to relax at the end...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nice to see that other yelpers were also underwhelmed with this place. Came here for a work lunch with 13 other people- so I didn't pay, but given what I experienced, I would never come back here on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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First time ever leaving a comment here but was compelled to after experiencing the worst BBQ I've ever had at Gus's. I ordered the Combo Brick Chicken & Ribs for $22.95. I got a dry piece of charred and burn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here before the re-do and it was pretty mediocre. The update is a lot less kitsch than I was expecting. The place was packed at 8 pm on a Saturday night, even still we only had to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
since our first visit after their renovations, we have been back twice and both visits have been disappointing. the food quality was consistent and went down in quality. overpriced. it's still a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How it is possible to have a bad experience here is kinda a mystery to me. I've been going to Gus's since I was a kid and I've gotta say, they just keep getting better. They recently had a major...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gus, been wanted to try this Barbeque establishment since I moved the LA area. I finally tried it. The decor, nice, service is good and attentive. However, being a Barbeque, restaurant , no smell of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ sauce, nice and juicy on the chicken and pulled prk.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just came back from Gus's barbecue and my family and I left fat and happy. I do have to say that if you are on a diet--thisis not the place for you. We had the pulled pork and ribs andit was just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe people can write a bad review about a place that is rated "Top Ten BBQ Joints in the West" by Sunset Magazine. The service is always great. It gets really packed and loud at times,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this seriously used to be creepy dive-o-rama for the local drinkers and no lifers. The Biko family (of Tops/T-Burgers fame,) gutted it and returned it to it's former glory. My household is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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I had passed Gus's many times before, but never thought to stop in. I guess the giant glowing sign out front just reminded me of checkered table clothes, sawdust on the floor, the kinda place you wear a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back here for the DineLA menu, and it wasn't as good as the first time. The BBQ ribs seemed overcooked and kinda dry. The red velvet cake was also dry. The cornbread appetizer that we chose was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gus's used to be a great place. The previous owner was family oriented and the wait staff were like old friends. Now, it's just another place with OK food and poor customer service.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, the hostess did not even check me in for my reservations when i got there. So basically i didn't get my points from "OpentTable". She said there's no need theres plenty of open tables in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time today as I was trying to explore what else Fair Oaks St had besides the twin towers of Pizza (Nona's and Mamma's)...Flat out, great bbq. Had the pulled pork sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why there isn't a better review for this place, but I will say that "the vegetarian" a mushroom flecked veggie burger is divine, soft and lightly crisped with a touch of butter.It is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to finances and dieting, discipline is a much required trait. That is precisely why I'm always broke while trying to squeeze my size 26 fat ass in 25 jeans. With the fabulous company of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here during the dine LA promotion, and it was super delicious! I had the onion strings, the pork dinner with sweet potato fries and creamed corn with red velvet cake for dessert! the pork was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food wasn't that good. The pecan rice was just plain greasy. Ribs weren't tender enough and the chicken wasn't marinated. Service was slow and we had repeat our requests several times.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a lot of BBQ places in my time (because I am a fat bastard) and I must say that after one visit to Gus's I will be coming back here again damn soon!We had a mixed group, including...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dine LA tonight, and they ran out of corn bread at 6 pm. What BBQ place runs out of corn bread especially it's not late at night? That just did it for me. I ended up having this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Memphis-style baby-back pork ribs, excellent sliders, tasty BBQ beans and greens. And topped with family-style service in a homey environment.I'll be back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not entirely understanding the comment from Will L. - he brought food from restaurant a, into restaurant b, and then was somehow perplexed restaurant B did not allow that? Does he go to a family...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to Gus's for a number of years but stopped in a few months ago after reading in the L.A. Times that they had remodeled the place. I got the Macaroni and Cheese which I thought was a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily some of the best BBQ in the area... Easily the best BBQ in Pasadena. The best items on the menu are the baby back ribs (falling off the bone tender), the BBQ chicken (juicy and succulent),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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IF YOU (OR ONE OF YOUR EATING MATES) ARE A VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN THEN I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT GO TO GUS'S BBQ. I went to Gus's tonight with one Gus's semi-regular, my vegan girlfriend, and two friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
IF YOU (OR ONE OF YOUR EATING MATES) ARE A VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN THEN I STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT GO TO GUS'S BBQ.I went to Gus's tonight with one Gus's semi-regular, my vegan girlfriend, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading many bad reviews of this place, I was told by a friend that there was a new owner, so we decided to give it a try. The service was excellent due to the "runner" style of waiting, so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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On 12/12/08 I had a soup at the restaurant and their specialty BBQ Smoked Brick Chicken to go. Soup was good. Service was fast and friendly. Unfortunately when I opened the box with BBQ Smoked Brick Chicken at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i went this this place after a recommendation from a fellow foodie. it was good, but not great. i had the pulled pork, but it wasn't as flavorful as i'd like. they need to step up their spices or rubs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were greeted warmly enough, but this place is too fancy for its own good. The thing that threw us off was that it was packed!! It HAD to have improved since its reincarnation I read about in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Got the Brisket. I prefer Zeke's. Could be better (less saltier).Waitress was not nice. She was more salty than the brisket.Kids burgers are literally one bite. Two if you're a small-bitin' kid.I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a friend's birthday dinner within this past week. Place is small, intimate, yet group-friendly; with nice, elegant decor which you wouldn't expect from a BBQ restaurant. Since we had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had jalapeno jelly?? It was my first time and it sure was different. If you order their cornbread, it comes with honey butter and jalapeno jelly. I woulda never guessed the combination...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
service is always hit or miss. Its much better after new owners and remodel!food is pretty good, try the sliders. and they know have happy hour.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first had their bbq chicken and baked beans at the LA BBQ Festival and fell in love. I personally thought their food beat out a lot of the other BBQ restaurants representing the south.Perhaps it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bbq was kind of dissapointing. I tried the baby back, it was a little dry. The st. louis was even more dry! The beef brisket was pretty good though. My dad had the wild rainbow trout and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not that great, despite the effort.After reading about it in Westways, I decided to check out Gus'. The service is good here and they have plenty of seating - I did lunch on a Saturday.The chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Friday evening. New Gus's has a more upbeat, urban kind of feel compared to the old drab and dreary red booths. It was kind of loud and echoey in there, I felt like I had to talk really...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night to try it out for the first time. For being newly remodeled they sure didn't set up a good flow in the place. Our waiter was just weird - maybe a little ditzy? And where we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nick and I came here Friday night for a quick "light" drink. It was a lot better then the previous time we came. There were a lot of clean cut good looking Pasadenians-in groups here. We were both...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Gus's about 10 years ago. It didn't leave a impression. The place was a dark and dank, and felt like one of those places that only senior citizens eat, which made sense since the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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First time at Gus's this Saturday. The waiters were very attentive and the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here with a friend, split a full rack carolina style and a pulled pork sandwich. also ordered the slaw and greens. sides were very good but the ribs came out cold. not sure if they just gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Gus' before the new owners and makeover was AWFUL. But with the new menu, the food is much better, probably the best local place for Q, but the reason I can't give them more than 3 stars is their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the new Gus's! We live in the neighborhood, and it's a relief to have an affordable dinner spot with a full liquor license other than Carmine's. The food is really good: I love the fried chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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This place had the best BBQ. It is a great place to go and take a family. You will definitely find all your favorites here.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We don't profess to be BBQ experts like too many fellow Yelpers. We do like good food and service at decent prices and Gus' provides both. Portions are large and the food is nicely presented....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Gus's before their recent remodel and upgrade, and I have to say: It was BAD. Oh, so bad!However, since they reopened, they've put new life into the place! And the food is rather tasty! I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there the other day for a business meeting and staff was helpfull and the food was excellent. I ordered the mac and cheese special this time, which was interesting - not as good as Smitty's in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I needed a place to take some out of towners from asia so it had to be a bit hokey...but i wasn't particularly willing to sacrifice my own needs ( yummy food and not a chain restaurant). Gus' fit the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't normally like BBQ, but I wanted to try somewhere new with a friend of mine, so we decided on Gus's. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, although he did try to sell us a little too hard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had read a lot about this place and since hubby is a meat-eater, we're always searching for steaks and ribs.Hubby, Bro and I came here for dinner recently for Bro's birthday. It was a weekday night...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HELL TO THE NO!!! My girlfriend and I love trying new places. Unfortunately our first trip to Gus's will be our last! How I wished the food was going to be good here! I'm from the south and I CANNOT...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here when they first "re-opened" and it was good. But after a few times... bleck. The food and service became inconsistent and then it just sucked.I've had:- Spicy Smothered Hot Wings (had one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
under new ownership, they are much better than they used to be but i still have a few issues. they still have problems with the simple things1. it would be nice to be greeted by a host or hostess when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a transformation. Forget the Gus's Barbeque of before. The owners of the Original Tops restaurant bought it from theTripodes family and closed it late in 2007 for renovations. Two months ago it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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They just remodeled the place so it looks really nice. The food was delicious! I really liked the Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs. It was yummy! I also liked the cornbread sweet and delicious. Great Sugar Snap...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went and had their Gus' burger and also Steak Salad. I have to say that they're pretty good. The burger is juicy and tender, the steak salad is delicious (asked to go light on dressing).Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Better BBQ all ovah L.A. Pass on this joint!The service sucked--it lacked attention and promptness.food mediocre, especially for the price charged. the Memphis ribs were decent without the BBQ sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chowhounders said the new Gus's, under new ownership was good, so I wanted to give it a try. My first time there, many many years ago, it was really bad, so I was looking forward to some good local...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We took an evening stroll over to Gus's Barbeque tonight for dinner. We headed directly for the bar in the back. After sitting at the bar and waiting several minutes I got up and got my own menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, Had Gus' Last Night,My boss and work colleague went to dinner to have our usual Tuesday night meeting. We decided that we wanted to try Gus' since it had just changed owners and was recently...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best.Gus' was just renovated and the look is cozy and modern with a new menu to boot. There's a small private lot just west of the front door and unmistakable neon sign. If that's full,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for a return trip to Gus'..the first time I went was about 2 years ago...boy has this place changed in that time...before there was this diner feel to the place...while I love that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the just re opened about 3 weeks ago. New owners. Now I have been going there since I was a child. So I was a little weary about the whole thing. But to my surprise I really like what they did...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gus, Gus, Gus, Gus, Gus - What are we going to do with you? Birthday dinners should be better than this. This was my birthday and I was disappointed. No, I didn't see you before your makeover, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We walked in and sat at the counter, so we could watch the NO/SA game. It took awhile for someone to take our order, but eventually we got to it and ordered the babybacks with creamed corn and baked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, talk about an extreme makeover! Years ago, I went to Gus's several times. The bbq was nothing to write home about but it had great fried chicken. The decor then was tired and the service left...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Don't waste your time, especially if you have children. We had to leave the restaurant before we could take our 1st bite due to an EXTREMELY rude server. When we finally ate our dinner AT HOME, the ribs were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Keep in mind this should be under first impressions, but all in all I think the new Gus's will make a go of it. The place is clean, and the food is pretty good, especially the side dishes. Now I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is NOT the Gus's BBQ of old. I went Friday night a couple days after they reopened and had a great meal. It was definitely crowded and we had to wait a long time (but we expected this as they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Around 15 years ago, my brother and I had a "Denny's" moment...We went there before a LA Raiders(remember when LA had a pro team?) game hoping to have some late breakfast..We stood there waiting to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Gus's has been around since 1946, according to the Web site. I've generally enjoyed the chicken rather than ribs and like the creamy salad dressing (albeit with boring iceberg lettuce). The longtime owners...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Given that this is across the street from my work area, I would of thought I be coming here practically every day. But nope, I've only been here 3 or 4 times in the 1 year I've worked nearby.First two...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a perfect example of why old people should not be allowed out after age 65. Everything on Gus's menu is as old, slow and tough as the geriatric waitresses that don't give two shits about you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After a number of years of living in South Pasadena I have seen very few people go into this place. I one day thought ah what the hell and go in. WOW was that a mistake. The food was horrible. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give it three stars for the bar. Old men drinking at 11 a.m. and watching golf. it was hawaiian shirt heaven in there. The bartender even told us not to order any food. He did say that if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I THINK YOU ALL MUST BE CRAZY!!! this place was nice. I went there tonight for the first time, I have driven by this joint like 12,432 times. And I went in there tonight with a lady friend. we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It was one of those restaurants you always wanted to try because you see their flashy cute side signs - but yeah...horrible food, we were the only crowd or customers in the whole restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to Eaglerock and love food. I am from Saint Louis, which boasts great BBQ and was in the mood. Gus's, because of Location, was my fete for the night. BADBADBAD. I got baby backs,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Discrimination comes in many forms, sometimes it rears it's ugly head in bad service and silence. It did not need to be confirmed with words...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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This restaurant is within walking distance of our house. We thought we'd give it a try while the in-laws were in town: bad idea. Other than the alluring exterior everything else about the experience was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Yeah, I agree with the BBQ comments. But what really sets this place apart is the cool 1950's ambience. And there's a decent food value here. Oh yeah, try the potato skins with the ranch and dill dressing,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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I've lived in South Pasadena for 20 years and just the other day decided to go to Gus's for the 1st time. The ambience is quiet and comfortable. But the food. The baby back and beef ribs were TOUGH and did not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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my husband and i went, and ordered a slab of baby back ribs and some sides to share, we had heard of this place and wanted to try it, we were seated right away and (after what seemed like an hour wait) when we...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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Gus's is not the best barbecue restaurant in LA, but for a pleasant dining experience with nice ambience, friendly staff and a decent meal it definitely works. I am not the biggest fan of barbecue, but their...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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Went there because they won the "best BBQ" in the recent Pasadena Weekly. What a joke. Thet baked there ribs. No smoke flavor, weak sauce, the WORST BBQ my family has ever had. They make Zeke's Smokehouse...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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Gus's is an interesting place, its a mood place for me actually. The decor could be cool, but its walls are plastered with gold records that someone in family had something to do with. Its abit showy, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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I had heard such good things about this place. It's obviously very well known to the San Gabriel Valley residents. I, however, turned out to not be such a fan. I'm not much into the coffee shop...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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A South Pasadena landmark since 1946, Gus's BBQ was recently purchased and remodeled by brothers Chris & John Bicos (owners of The Original Tops in Pasadena). The new Gus's BBQ specializes in Traditional BBQ -...
opentable.com - user review
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I'm an now and then resident of South Pasadena. Every time I go back I find myself heading to Gus's for a Chinese Chicken Salad. Everything I've had there is wonderful, but that salad
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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a testament to our cultural diversity, this family operation was opened over a half-century ago not by folks from waco or memphis, but from greece. gusis, notable for its red leatherette booths, formica...
gayot.com - user review
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this is a south pas. institution famous for its neon sign of pigs...
dine.com - user review
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regularly named the best barbecue place in the pasadena area according to a local newspaper poll, this place has broadened its menu to include a wide variety of american favorites. the simple 1950s motif puts...
wcities.com - user review
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