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Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA

Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

4.8
4.8
2048 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 35 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Guests can park in our parking lot on the north side of the building, just to the left of the front door. Street parking also available on Fair Oaks and Mission St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,048 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Barbecue

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Kid-friendly

  • Pasadena

    Good for groups

  • Pasadena

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gus's BBQ in South Pasadena is celebrated for its "great service and delicious meals," offering a "wide variety of choices" with "consistently good food." The BBQ dishes, especially "pulled pork nachos" and "sangria," receive high praise. While the ambiance can be "noisy," the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "favorite spot" for many.
2,048 Reviews
  1. Raymond

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the food and drinks and good service. Thanks.

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  2. Ron

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    76 reviews

    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great variety of excellent barbecue. It’s also one of the few restaurants in the area open until 11 PM. fair prices as well. Friendly wait staff 

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  3. Vincenzo

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Gus’s many many times in the vast for their BBQ, but this time we went for their breakfast menu and boy was it spectacular. There are no better pancakes at any breakfast spot anywhere! Their breakfast biscuits are amazing and so was their chicken fried steak. The service was outstanding as usual! We love Gus’s very much, what an excellent restaurant for Breakfast as well as Dinner!

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  4. donny

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Fast service. Will definitely come back to try more.

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  5. Stephy

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gus’s BBQ never disappoints. Consistently best baby back ribs in town! Sides: mash garlic potatoes, coleslaw, mac&cheese and creamed corn YUM. Service ALWAYS attentive, friendly and expedient. Hubby had the trifecta: Jalapeño sausage, brick chicken and pulled pork. All DELISH!

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  6. Lupe

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It never disappoints to come here. It was easy to make the reservation. The food here is delicious and the service is great. They’re very friendly and we will always keep coming back.

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  7. Jessica

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service always excellent. A bit noisier than most places. Would love baked potato as an option for the sides!!

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  8. Mary

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Some items on the menu ran out as our table was one of the last on a busy New Year’s Eve, but all our food & drinks were great. This place is always a good time.

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  9. Nate

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best BBQ ever. Try the cream corn and baked beans. Wow.

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  10. Jason

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was excellent as always. The restaurant was a little loud but not to the point where it was distracting. Parking is a pain and is the only downside

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FAQs

Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 799-3251.

Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena is rated 4.8 stars by 2048 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

808 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Guests can park in our parking lot on the north side of the building, just to the left of the front door. Street parking also available on Fair Oaks and Mission St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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