Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:30 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
- Phone number
(626) 799-3251
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Catering
Gus’s BBQ Catering brings the celebrated hospitality of our restaurant straight to your event. Let us know a day and time you'd like your items ready, and we'll have your order packed to pick up from the restaurant, or we can deliver everything to you. Our team can stay to take care of set up, cleanup, and everything in between, working hard to ensure that you and your guests are able to sit back and enjoy a no-fuss gathering filled with fresh and delicious BBQ! Whether we are celebrating your big day or catering your office party we strive to bring a touch of Southern Hospitality to any event through a collaborative process that accommodates each event’s unique needs. We look forward to working together!
- Private party facilities
Gus's BBQ welcomes private parties of up to 20 people for any occasion. We are able to accommodate you in our private room located in the rear of the restaurant
- Private party contact
Kourtney Radcliff: (888) 795-4877
- Neighborhood
South Pasadena
- Cross street
Mission Street
- 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.
- Public transit
Gus's is located only a couple of blocks from the South Pasadena gold line station.
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Cast Iron Cornbread**$6.95
jalapeño jelly & honey butter
Spicy Smothered Hot Wings$11.95
fiery homemade wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, jicama slaw
Shredded Onion Strings$6.95
homemade ranch
Smoky Guacamole**$10.95
homemade tortilla chips, charred salsa
Deviled Eggs**$7.95
crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
Gus's BBQ Sliders$12.95
cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
BBQ Quesadilla$14.95
Smoked mozzarella, fontina, fire roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeño aioli, corn salsa, jicama slaw. Choice of bbq grilled chicken, brisket or pulled pork
Pulled Pork Nachos$13.95
three cheese sauce, bbq baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, smoky guacamole, pickled jalapeños, original bbq sauce
Smokehouse Chili
nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeños
- Cup$6.95
- Bowl$8.95
Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip$11.95
homemade tortilla chips, charred salsa, sour cream
Greens
House Salad$7.95
mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, cornbread croutons, Louisiana peanut dressing
Iceberg Wedge**$9.95
applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing
Smoked Salmon Salad$15.95
bourbon cured and smoked salmon, kale, couscous, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced grapes, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.95
Romaine, radicchio, grated parmesan, cornbread croutons, parmesan crisp
Pulled Pork Tostada$14.95
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic vinaigrette
Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb**$14.95
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette
BBQ Seared Steak$16.95
Smoked tri-tip, mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette. Sub blackened chicken nc available for an substitutional charge
Gus's Real Pit BBQ
Our bbq is seasoned overnight and smoked low and slow for up to 14 hours. We use whole pecan logs to create our signature smoke flavor. We're committed to serving the freshest, best possible product and smoke only enough bbq for the day. we apologize if there are times that we may run out. All BBQ specialties come with a choice of two sides: french fries, sweet potato fries, cole slaw**, dirty rice**, mac n' cheese, bbq baked beans, creamed corn**, braised southern greens**, roasted garlic mashed potatoes**, red skin potato salad**, jalapeño cheddar grits**, louisiana red beans & rice**, seasonal vegetable; add a house salad* or caesar salad $4.95
Memphis Baby Back Ribs**
brushed with our original bbq sauce
- Full Rack$29.95
- Half Rack$25.95
St. Louis Spare Ribs**
brushed with our original bbq sauce
- Full Rack$29.95
- Half Rack$25.95
BBQ Brick Chicken**$20.95
half of a boneless chicken grilled and brushed with our original bbq sauce
Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip**$22.95
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
Smoked Sausage**$15.95
Two signature smoked sausages grilled and brushed in bbq sauce. Choice of: gus's original or jalapeño cheddar
Texas Beef Brisket**
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
- 7oz$21.95
- 10oz$24.95
Carolina Style Pulled Pork**
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
- 7oz$20.95
- 10oz$23.95
Combos
Ribs & Two Meat Combo**$28.95
your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Chicken & Two Meat Combo$27.95
your choice of: bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Ribs & Chicken$28.95
your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs and bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken
Picnic Platter$33.95
your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs, and bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken, and one of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Southern Kitchen
Southern Fried Chicken$20.95
half of a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, apple cider gravy
Nashville Hot Chicken$21.95
boneless southern fried chicken, nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, pickles
Shrimp & Grits$18.95
grilled shrimp, jalapeno cheddar grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra
Gumbo$20.95
chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark ruoux, white rice, fried okra
Fried Catfish & Chips$15.95
cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce
Chicken Fried Steak$18.95
breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn
Fried Chicken and Waffles$15.95
Saturday and Sunday only. Boneless southern fried chicken, golden waffle, spiced watermelon
Burgers & Sandwiches
We use only the highest quality nebraska chuck for our burgers. Served on a freshly baked bun with a sliced pickle and a choice of: french fries, sweet potato fries, potato salad, cole slaw, bbq baked beans
Gus's Famous Burger$14.95
cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
The All American$13.95
shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, cheddar cheese, thousand island, sweet pickled relish, toasted bun
The Vegetarian$13.95
bbq-soy glaze, arugula, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
Rib Sandwich$13.95
original bbq sauce, cole slaw, roasted garlic aioli, rustic ciabatta bun
BBQ Chicken Sandwich$13.95
gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich$13.95
Spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeño aioli, toasted bun. Try it nashville hot!
Cajun Catfish Sandwich$14.95
blackened or fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
Carolina Style Pulled Pork$12.95
cole slaw, mop sauce, rustic ciabatta bun
Texas Beef Brisket$13.95
original bbq sauce, gus's house spread, cole slaw, rustic ciabatta bun
Blackened Tri Tip$14.95
horseradish aioli, fontina cheese, shredded onion strings, toasted bun
Smoked Turkey$12.95
applewood smoked bacon, sweet pickled relish, blue cheese, cajun mayo, mixed greens, tomato, toasted grain bread
Signature Sides
French Fries$4.95
Sweet Potato Fries$5.95
Braised Southern Greens**$3.95
BBQ Baked Beans$3.95
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes**$3.95
Red Skin Potato Salad**$3.95
Jalapeño Cheddar Grits**$3.95
Louisiana Red Beans & Rice**$3.95
Seasonal Vegetable$4.95
Creamed Corn**$5.95
Mac N' Cheese$4.95
Cole Slaw**$3.95
Dirty Rice**$3.95
Dessert
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler$7.95
served with french vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
Orange Bourbon Pecan Bar$7.95
pecan pie on top of a shortbread cookie crust topped with caramel sauce and french vanilla bean ice cream
Coffee and Tea
Iced Tea$3.25
Passion Fruit Iced Tea$3.25
Sweet Tea$3.25
Jones Coffee$2.95
Hot Teas
$2.95
English
Earl Grey
Chamomile
Green Tea
Shakes and Malts
Root Beer Float$6.95
Hand Scooped Shakes & Malts$6.95
french vanilla bean, chocolate, seasonal flavor
Beverages
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade$3.75
Fresh Squeezed Blueberry Mint Lemonade$3.95
Henry Weinhard's Root Beer$3.25
Henry Weinhard's Orange Cream Soda$3.25
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water$3.95
Mountain Valley Spring Water$3.95
Soda
$2.95
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
What 1,708 people are saying
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- 4.6Food
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- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena using the Order Online button. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena also 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 4.7 stars by 1708 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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808 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030
Additional information
- Cross street
Mission Street
- Neighborhood
South Pasadena
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 8:30 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
- Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- 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.
- Public transit
Gus's is located only a couple of blocks from the South Pasadena gold line station.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(626) 799-3251
- Catering
Gus’s BBQ Catering brings the celebrated hospitality of our restaurant straight to your event. Let us know a day and time you'd like your items ready, and we'll have your order packed to pick up from the restaurant, or we can deliver everything to you. Our team can stay to take care of set up, cleanup, and everything in between, working hard to ensure that you and your guests are able to sit back and enjoy a no-fuss gathering filled with fresh and delicious BBQ! Whether we are celebrating your big day or catering your office party we strive to bring a touch of Southern Hospitality to any event through a collaborative process that accommodates each event’s unique needs. We look forward to working together!
- Private party facilities
Gus's BBQ welcomes private parties of up to 20 people for any occasion. We are able to accommodate you in our private room located in the rear of the restaurant
- Private party contact
Kourtney Radcliff: (888) 795-4877