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4.7 (153 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Brussels
Kathryn E.

I'd been wanting to check this place out for a long time and was excited to find an open reservation on a Saturday evening! It's a quaint old home with just a handful of tables and very cozy with great classic decor. Our server was wonderful, kind and knowledgeable. The menu is unique and limited. Our server recommended the Beef tartar and Lengua = cow tongue!! I wasn't brave enough to try either. We shared the Brussels sprouts and French friends for appetizers - both good! I ordered the scallops for dinner, they were just okay. Maybe I should have taken the servers recommendations? My husband ordered the ribeye and it was DELICIOUS - packed with flavor. My son ordered the cheeseburger and said it was the best one he'd ever eaten! (And he's had a LOT of burgers) He said it just melts in your mouth. My youngest son asked if they had a kids menu. Our server listed off what they could make for him and he was thrilled to hear chicken tenders on that list! He ate every bite. There was street parking all around and the Univesity of st Thomas is across the street so you could wander around before of after dinner to see the campus! Great night out! Though we brought our boys, this would be perfect date night spot.

Pan Seared Wild Striped Sea Bass
Silje B.

Really delicious food here. Feels upscale and sophisticated. Came with a group of 4 and sat outside on a very hot and sticky day. Waitress was able to match energy with everyone at the table, even my dad and his dad jokes, which is always a plus! Every dish was so delicious with well balanced delicate flavors and tender high quality ingredients. I got the poutine and it was out of this world. Yum. My favorite was the gnocchi though, the creamy sauce and lemon mascarpone were immaculate with the pillowy gnocchi and mushrooms/asparagus! The sea bass was also quite good, really enjoyed the white bean ragu. The piña colada sorbet was light and refreshing after the poutine and I lived the toasted coconut bed it was sitting on. I'm not a rhubarb girl, but everyone else said that pie was amazing too. Will definitely return!!!

Piña colada sorbet
Josie

We are new to St. Paul and this place will be tough to beat! We shared the hand pie to start. The pastry had perfect crisp flaky texture and the savory and salty mix of the cheese and demi glaze were delectable. Next we had mussels which were also amazing. The white wine broth was seasoned beautifully and soaking it up with the accompanying crusty bread was divine. For our main we shared the gnocchi with mushrooms and asparagus. The sauce was the perfect mix of creamy, lemony, and salty. The textures and tastes were simply perfect. We didn't save room for dessert but got the piña colada sorbet anyway. The sorbet was delicious but the toasted coconut is what made the dish our fourth 10/10. The service was kind, quick, and courteous. The ambience was close and talkative but cute. There were also some nice seats on the patio which were quieter and also very cute. We will be back. Often.

Cheeseburger
Jasmin M.

Had a great time at GusGus! The inside is a cool vibe, can definitely get loud in there but overall great atmosphere. They also have patio seating. Service was a little slow but everyone was so kind and I was catching up with a friend so it didn't bother us. Just something to keep in mind if you're on a time crunch. The food.. so good! This is one where I'll say the Cheeseburger hype is 1000% valid. It's so good. Highly recommend! I also got the Pink Moon cocktail to drink and would get it again. Delicious drink!

Sliders
Ai Li Y.

Made a reservation for a birthday and waited a while before we were seated. Ordered mussels, brussel sprouts, lengua sliders and sea bass. Felt everything was not bad but on the salty side. My favorite dish is probably the brussel sprouts. We also ordered two cocktail drinks, I liked the pink moon. It was a small space and the tables were pretty close to each other. We also did the jello shots, but they were just ok.

Menu
Austin H.

GusGus is a staple in St.Paul! I try to come here often as I can because the food is just amazing. We ordered the Tuna crudo and beef tartare to start off. The tartare had so much flavor to it. It had a nice mussel aoilo that really brought it together. The crudo was great as well. Had a little spice to it but felt fresh to eat. Entree: we ordered the double cheeseburger and Poutine. Have no words to describe how amazing it was and I've tried burgers all over the twin cities. The patty was cooked medium/medium rare, with carmelized onions, pickles and mustard aioli. Every bite was so delicious and flavorful, how a burger should be. The poutine was also amazing! The cheese, gnocchi and ox tail was such a wonderful and unique combo. Dessert: we ordered the dark chocolate mousse cake. It was topped with whip cream and had a piece of chocolate on top. It was amazing! Chocolate wasn't too overly powering and the whip cream balanced it out. The service was great! Checked in how we were doing and asked if there was anything needed. We were seated at the bar, which was a little spacious, but could be cramped if there are others around. The ambience there was good! It is dim but still has enough light to look at the menu. Parking can be tough as well, but honestly the food makes up for it! I would highly recommend GusGus to anyone!

Carissa E.

Happy hour at Gus Gus is LIT! I didn't take the best pictures because looking around I was the only jerk off taking pictures of my food so the aesthetic isn't there but let me tell you! Everything on the menu sounded so good that we had to try a little bit of everything. CHIPS speck, créme fraiche & smoked salt & caviar FRIES bagna cauda aioli CHILI CHEESE FRIES BRUSSELS SPROUTS fish sauce vinaigrette, peanuts & pickled peppers THE CHEESEBURGER caramelized onion, mustard aioli w/fries LENGUA SLIDERS pepperoncini, provolone & demi SHISHITO PEPPERS Cotija cream sauce Everything tasted delicious we were all very impressed with the menu. Our favorite happy hour items were the lengua sliders, so tender and flavorful on a buttery crispy brioche bun and I personally loved the Brussels sprouts - they were packed with flavor. The burger *smothered in onions* was also very good. The fries were also great along with the chili cheese fries but if I were to order again I'd skip the regular fries and would order the chili cheese fries with the aoli because that combo was fantastic. Our friends ordered the fish entree and the prawns, both were ranting and raving about the sauces and the flavors of their dishes. Our waitress was fabulous - she was bubbly and friendly and service overall was really fast considering how busy they were.

Rhubarb crème brûlée pie
Edene Shirley L.

Magical experience. Be prepared to be blown away by the food at GusGus. This is truly one of the best restaurants in Minnesota. I say this as someone who can be hard on the food here. GusGus does not disappoint. It's an intimate space where you feel like you're in the mix of things. The service was good. They have NA bubbly as well as drinks. We ordered a few items - the tartar to start, followed by the ribeye, then the burger, and the rhubarb crème brûlée pie. 10/10. Really delicious. I will be back and bringing my guests.

Poutine with oxtail and gnocchi
Robert L.

What a great little spot! And when I say little, I mean it's a tiny restaurant, located on the ground floor of an apartment building. But they cram people into this space and certainly make it work. Great service, very friendly and knowledgeable on their menu and drinks. They have a full bar, and a small wine selection. But the food was what it was all about! The burger and fries were amazing! We also shared some brussel sprouts and they were delicious! The oxtail poutine was rich and savory, made with gnocchi instead of fries and it was a fantastic twist to poutine. Make a reservation if you want to guarantee a seat, otherwise you may be waiting for a table. But if you do have to wait, it's worth it all the way!

Mussels
Maria L.

We had such a nice dinner on the patio at Gus Gus. The beautiful weather definitely helped make this a great visit to a very cozy neighborhood restaurant. We tried a wide variety of their apps and shareable plates which covered a wide variety of culinary ideas, all of which were well executed. The grilled prawns, Brussels sprouts, and scallops were all lovely for the summery atmosphere. They also have some fun quirky items, like jello shots and corn nuts! Our server was very friendly and made time to answer our questions on the menu and humor my dad showing her his aquarium live stream - truly a gem of a person. I was so excited to eat the food that I forgot to take photos of most of it, which should speak for itself!

When Doves Cry
Jessica H.

Went to GusGus for dinner tonight with my husband. It was our first visit, and we both left really impressed. The space is small, dimly lit, and has a cozy, intimate vibe. Service was excellent from start to finish. I started with the Birds Aren't Real cocktail, which was strong in the best way and really well-balanced. My husband ordered the Old Fashioned and noted he was pleasantly surprised by the size and enjoyed it overall. For appetizers, we chose the Beef Tartare and the Grilled Prawns. Both were standouts. My husband normally doesn't care for tartare, but even he liked this one -- packed with flavor and served on incredibly good bread. The prawns ended up being our favorite dish of the night. They were perfectly grilled and paired with a Malta sauce that was absolutely fantastic. For my entrée, I ordered the Scallops with Lemon Risotto. The scallops were cooked perfectly, but the risotto leaned a bit too lemon-forward and slightly overpowered the dish. Still, I enjoyed it. My husband went with the Rib-Eye and Brussels Sprouts. The steak had great seasoning but was a little tough. The Brussels sprouts, on the other hand, were outstanding -- full of flavor with a mix of mild heat, tanginess, and saltiness. The fish sauce added a really nice depth. Overall, we both felt the appetizers and sides stole the show, but the entrées were still very good. We wrapped up dinner with the When Doves Cry cocktail, which we both loved -- even more than our first drinks. We'll definitely be back. Next time we're eyeing the Taleggio Hand Pie, the Mussels, and I'll probably give the Gnocchi a try as well. GusGus is absolutely worth returning to.

Poutine
Chloe A.

We had a great time here. Friendly service, an intimate atmosphere, and a creative menu that immediately grabbed our attention. We started with the chips with speck, crème fraîche, and smoked salt, which ended up being the star of the meal. The chips were thin, crisp, and perfectly salted. The tangy crème fraîche and savory speck balanced everything so well. Simple, but executed with real intention. The poutine was a fun idea with fried gnocchi in place of fries. The texture was perfect with a crisp exterior and soft center. The overall dish felt a bit too heavy, though. With both the gnocchi and the cheese curds, it needed something bright to cut through all that richness. The cheeseburger was solid and seasoned well. The patty was juicy and flavorful. The only thing missing was crispier edges to take it to the next level. It covers the basics and tastes good, but it did not have anything that made it stand out. We ordered the Spritz Salato and it was refreshing with a nice herbal bitterness from the Amaro and sherry. It paired really well with the snacks. The only real disappointment was the French toast dessert. We had seen it on their website and were excited to try it, but it was not on the dessert menu during our visit.

Camille C.

Might be the best cheeseburger I've ever eaten. The cake was phenomenal as well. We made reservations. Plan for finding parking but it's doable! The service was spot on. The drinks were fabulous. I'd recommend to others and can't wait to return.

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