The day I went the brisket was on the leaner side and tasted dry to me. Even the second batch I got was not good. I recommend going to the whole foods meat bar for delicious juicy brisket. The st Louis ribs were good. The baby back ribs were dry. Prices are high and whole foods meat is much cheaper and much better. The manager was nice but I was still disappointed in the food. I will not be back. read more

Having lived in Porter Ranch for the last 5 years, this is our local to go restaurant. We normally go on the weekend mornings for the breakfast menu, but have been there many times for dinner as well. Great food, great drinks, and one of the best restaurants for customer service. read more

Gus's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

The best BBQ sliders! They are the perfect size with yummy onion strings! The BBQ has a really great taste and if you're feeling adventurous, they have other BBQ flavors to try from at the table. The service was amazing! We appreciated how kind and helpful our waitress was as well as an assistant waiter. Had a great experience and we felt very welcomed! We also appreciated that the outdoor area was covered due to the cold and windy weather. read more

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. read more

Gus's BBQ - Rib sandwich + cornbread app, both were good - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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

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Great bbq! We ordered the picnic platter so we could sample most if the bbq si we got the baby back ribs, beef brisket and fried chicken. Yummmmm, falls of the bone, melts in your mouth good! But first we got to try their famous cornbread with the jalapeno jam made it really good. Then we had some artichoke and spinach dip over melted cheese with chips. Then a bowl of chili and a big serving of gumbo, that gumbo, I love! Their sauces were also amazing especially the Memphis one. Overall I highly recommend eating here if you're craving bbq and some Southern lovin. Service was quick. 5 stars for me read more

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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. read more

Breakfast is always delicious on the weekends. Staff is so nice! Bacon tacos and the pancakes are amazing.

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 read more

Gus's BBQ - 12th of July 2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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My southern boyfriend says this is his favorite spot. Service is top teir, place is always clean, food and drinks are amazing. All ya need to know. read more

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. read more

Gus's BBQ - Gus's Burger, Brisket, and Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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 read more

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Very busy place so reservation is must unless you want to wait an hour. Service was friendly and timely. This reminds me of most chain bbq places. Pretty atmosphere and mid food. They have to serve so many people that they can't be great. My litmus test for every place is their brisket. Guss was ok. Served a line of uniform rectangular slices with a little bark but no smoke. Meat was ok and tender but no flavor and so small that it could have been any cut besides brsket. Sides, Mac was fine but cheddar jalapeno grits sounded good but we're not creamy but a little crunchy. Prices, big chain prices... $40-50 per out the door Might be good for bigger parties that are ok with basic "bbq" read more

Our server, Oliver, was great and made some really solid recommendations for the picnic platter. The cast iron skillet cornbread was devoured within minutes. We were a group of four, so we ordered two picnic platters. Oliver gave us his go to order . My boyfriend and I got the what I call the "Oliver Special " :ribs, southern fried chicken, and brisket -- with garlic mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. He also recommended the Carolina Gold sauce, which was so fire. We'll definitely be back! It was all so good I forgot to take a picture read more

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. read more

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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. read more

food: 8/10 the brisket was pretty good AND the creamed corn, but the mac & cheese could've had more of a cheddar flavor (not bad though) service: 9.5/10 we got seated within 5 minutes which was AWESOME! andrea was such a sweetheart, loved how she checked up on me and my friends ambiance: 10/10 sitting outside with the view of the christmas tree was the vibe. there's a lot of seating, which is good to keep in mind :) read more

Gus's BBQ - 10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

I take my star back, 1 star. I had the all American burger here and it was so bland and over priced. That's not even the best part, the burger had this disgusting unbearable chemical like taste to it. I tired to drown the taste down in ketchup,but even that couldn't help. I was so hungry and angry since the wait time was outrageous, and I come to eat this just to be even more disappointed. I literally started breaking down and crying tears of anger and disgust. Horrible burger in my opinion I'm going to cry my self home. read more

Barbecue late at night I got there about an hour and a half before they close. The bar was basically empty and I was seated right away. Ambience is about what you expect from the barbecue joint. The food was amazing. Ribs were great. I love the sauce the baked beans were awesome. I didn't really care for the potato salad, but I'm a southern boy so what did I expect? I'll go back and try some of their other meats.It was a solid meal. read more

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Ordered the Rib Sandwich for delivery. Bun was soft and fresh. Meat was flavorful, but peppery for me. Not sure if it was the bbq sauce. I wish places would describe the flavor of their sauces, saying sweet, peppery, bland etc. The meat was tender and a little stringy on ends. I chose the cole slaw as my side. It's the same run of the mill slaw served in most restaurants. Price was not bad. Since it was delivery I can't give details on service or ambiance of restaurant. Unfortuntely not a return trip for me. read more

Brick chicken amazing, can't wait to figure out how they make this. Garlic mashed totally legit! **Warning** The baked beans are soooooo spicy they will rip your head off! @Chef, management; please make it clear on the menu these beans are waayyyy spicy! Summary...dang good and for any real BBQ price is wwaaayyy reasonable read more

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! read more

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Gus is great every time.. From staff to food, you can't lose at Gus.. Although I wish I could be able to do breakfast throughout the week.. Whatever you choose you can't and won't be disappointed. Gus is consistent for the win read more

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. read more

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I have been coming to Gus's BBQ for many years, and I have always enjoyed their food -- especially the gumbo. But today was extremely disappointing and honestly concerning. The gumbo I received was visibly greasy, far from the quality I've had in the past. I asked the staff to remake it, and even the second batch still looked the same. When I asked to see it before leaving, the employee barely wanted to show me the container, and the appearance still wasn't right. I was not about to bring that home to my mother -- especially knowing how heavy and unhealthy it looked. On top of that, the service was poor from the moment I walked in. No greeting. No assistance. I had to ask someone to help me. The food was packaged poorly, and no one seemed to care about the presentation or the condition of the meal. For a restaurant with a reputation like Gus's, that is unacceptable. When I requested a refund, the manager acted as if he didn't know how to process it. He stepped away without any apology or explanation and never returned. Another employee came over and issued the refund in seconds -- kindly and professionally. The contrast in their attitudes said everything. A manager should set the tone, not make a customer feel like they're a problem for pointing out obvious issues. Overall, this experience left a very bad impression. I'm grateful I got my refund, but the service, food quality, and lack of accountability from management were disappointing. I truly hope they improve, because customers deserve better -- and this is not the Gus's BBQ I've known over the years. read more

This is a solid choice for lunch or dinner. Very casual. They have a good hamburger. Their French fries are good and they have a really good Cobb salad. The bbq brisket is a little dry but they do have a variety of bbq sauces if needed to flavor your dry meat. read more

Gus's BBQ - Barbecue sauces on the table. - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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???? read more

Come here for brunch ! It's a hidden gem. Their breakfasts menu is better than their lunch/dinner menu in my opinion. Everything is so flavorful and it's a perfect spot for morning with the kids. Service is always great and we love the ambiance. Good choices for kids menu. The brisket tacos are my favorite ! Dinner is good too but gets packed. I recommend weekend brunch. read more

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. read more

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My sister and I came to Gus's BBQ for lunch and were impressed! We couldn't wait to take a bite of the quesadilla and tater tots before we took a photo... Everything was delicious and hit the spot. The ambiance was cute and Aaryn K was the most kind and helpful server who really elevated our experience. We will be back! read more

Gus's BBQ - BBQ Quesadilla, Cali Omelette with Tater Tots - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

OMG! Food was amazing! My daughter, a lover of BBQ, said it was the best food she's ever had. I am typically not a fan of most BBQ sauces and found them all to be uniquely good. read more

Food and service is excellent. I would recommend this to everyone who likes barbecue.

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! read more

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I hate to leave a bad review & have been a fan of Gus' BBQ for many years but the quality has gone downhill. Our recent order on 2/11/26 of 2 Tri trip steaks with 2 sides was inedible for myself & my boyfriend. Both of us found our individual tri tip steaks tough & gamy and were only able to sift through pieces to find anything we could actually eat. At $40 a person after taxes for our combo this was extremely disappointing after a long days work where we were both starving! The side dishes however were still extremely good! But at $8 a side dish, I didn't plan on spending $40 bucks a person to only be able to eat our 2 sides. We ordered through door dash & was only refunded $10. For our $81.88 purchase. On a side note, I normally I cook steak every night for my boyfriend, but today as we got home late & we just didn't have the time. I know cooking a quality steak is easily possible & for a place to charge this much to serve inedible food makes me not want to give them my business anymore. Gus' - please quit cutting costs and serve your customers the quality meats they deserve for the prices you are charging. Yours truly, your disappointed long term customer, read more

Gus's BBQ - 2 order of Tri tip steaks. This is what we had to throw away as it was tough, gamy & inedible. - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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 read more

Gus's BBQ - Pulled Pork Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

[THUMBS DOWN] I've been to this place couple of times but I'm very very disappointed this time. My to go order took longer than usual because, per the staff, food is ready but not packed. The briskets are what seems like left over pieces. They also forgot the gravy for the chicken! Everything is also super salty, I don't know what's going on with this place!! read more

Gus's BBQ - What is this GUS? Is this the quality you offer?? - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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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 read more

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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. read more

Gus's BBQ - Picnic Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

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Our waitress Erin was very kind, attentive and she constantly checked in on us making sure we were happy. She made our first visit to Gus's amazing!!! The food was fantastic. Thank you 4/2 party of 8 read more

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 read more

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