“ Popped in for dinner around New Year's and everything was delicious. We had oysters, a steak, and the burger - but I will definitely be back to try some pasta. For drinks I tried the spiked cider and an aged egg nog special and both were fantastic. Great service and I loved the decor. The space felt very homey and inviting. Lighting is moody in the evening - definitely a cozy date spot. ”

“ Well well. We had dinner this evening for the first time at Gus. It was an incredible experience. First, a wonderful young man named Andy served us. He was very personable and attentive. It was very cold today in NY so Andy suggested a hot apple cider tardy with a splash of cognac. It was great! Now for the food...... for starters we had the harsh browns and deviled eggs. Both were amazing and beautifully presented. From there it was the Gus burger for him and the pork chop for me. We topped it off with the sugar Carmel pie! The entire meal was absolutely delicious! The service and hospitality was A++. We will be back soon. Looking at the Sunday lunch in the near future. ”

“ I had a delicious birthday dinner here in early November. Our group of four opted for the family meal, each picking one appetizer and one entree, then collectively selecting two sides and two desserts. I'm a sucker for family-style meals, and this was a great way to try lots of dishes. Appetizers: Focaccia with whipped ricotta and fig mostarda - Good but not particularly memorable. Fried sand dune oysters with comeback sauce and pickled peppers - Tasty but a little small. Hash browns with creme fraiche, trout roe, and everything spice - I'm not normally a hash brown fan, but the crust was very light and crispy while the potato filling inside was surprisingly fluffy. This was a treat for the eyes and taste buds. Anchovy special - My favorite of the four. The anchovies were sharp, briny (enhanced by the olives), and perfectly seasoned. Entrees: Pork porterhouse with green peppercorn sauce - The best dish of the night, as I suspected it would be. So incredibly tender, juicy, and delicious. I wish we'd gotten two orders of this instead, but that probably would've made the meal too heavy. Sweet tea brined half chicken with beer-'Nduja braised cabbage and pickled mustard seeds - I liked the flavors a lot, though our friend found it a little bitter, perhaps from the braised cabbage. Tagliatelle with pork bolognese and parmesan - Pretty much what you'd expect, in a good way. Spaghetti with guanciale, spinach, black pepper, and pecorino - A bit oily, and it needed a sauce. Honestly, I wasn't that interested in trying the pastas, but in hindsight I'm glad we had them as a starch for our meats. Sides: Carrots with green goddess dressing and gremolata - Well roasted with a nice, bright flavor. Green tomato cobbler with basil pesto - Comparatively a more decadent side, but the tomatoes really helped to cut through the heavier biscuit crust. Dessert: Basque cheesecake with quince - Nice and fluffy, boosted by the cool, refreshing pureed quince. Chocolate mousse with whiskey cherries - My friends enjoyed this, but it wasn't my thing. I'm generally not a big chocolate fan, and this one tasted especially strong and rich in chocolate flavor... which might be great for some people. Beverages: Peanut lemonade - I love an unusual-sounding drink, so I had to try this. It tastes exactly like it sounds, maybe even a little more peanut-leaning than lemon. My friends hated it, but although I was startled at first, it grew on me. Ginger pear bubbly shrub - This one split the table. Some thought it was too vinegary, but I found it refreshing, especially since it was sweeter than my peanut lemonade. They seem to change their menu often, since most of the dishes I'd wanted to try were no longer there. Not a problem since I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and I'd love to return when they change things up again! (But please leave the pork porterhouse there forever.) ”

“ The place has an upscale casual feel. The service is excellent, fast and attentive. The dishes are creative and delicious. The hash browns were perfectly cooked and the topping is outstanding. The croquettes didn't have a lot of fish taste, the tomato sauce was great. The burger was outstanding, juicy, cheesy, the crust was a bit salty. The cheesecake was fluffy, creamy. Would definitely recommend! ”

“ We visited Gus's a few weeks ago after reading about their burger on a "best of" list. What we found was a delightfully comfortable restaurant with attentive service and several delicious plates. We really enjoyed the Hashbrown with Roe, The Burger (so unique and tasty!), the glazed carrots and the maple pecan pie (there may be one last dish I'm forgetting at the is moment but it was all Sooooo Gooood). Great cocktails too. This was a meal we were talking about the next day. We look forward to returning again. ”

“ As advertised definitely one of the best Burgers in NYC . But .... Before , you got to get their focaccia, it's that good and with that fantastic burrata a perfect start . Then that excellent burger , done perfectly and I loved the tops combination, though avoid the fries in my humble opinion taking the greatness of the burger . Very nice , cosy neighborhoody space with great service . If around that Brooklyn hood, it's a must ! ”

“ This is an excellent neighborhood restaurant to have nearby if you love delicious twists on the classics, and have plenty of dollars. It's not a place I could eat at regularly, but it certainly is a place I'd like to eat at regularly. I met a couple friends for dinner. We were supposed to be four, but one guy dropped out with COVID, and the hostess and I agreed it was his loss, because Gus's just offers quality across the board. Cocktails: They have plenty of well-executed classics (like the Penicillin), or slight twists on the classics (i.e. the Black Manhattan). I went for the Campfire Old Fashioned, because it has rye, bourbon, and scotch, and sometimes you just need all the booze. We also found a nice bottle of wine because I heard mixing wine and liquor is a good move. Snacks and Appetizers: It may be a chop house, but they do well with the vegetables. We shared a few of the smaller plates, including the shrimp cocktail (a fine version), the cauliflower (quite good), the carrots (stunning, really, with chili and chevre), the leeks a la wedge (my favorite of them all). Those small plates fall just under $20 however, and they add up. Steaks & Chops: I couldn't dissuade my fancy friends from springing for the steak special of the evening, and in their defense, it was very good. That said, the Pork Porterhouse was one of the most delicious things I've eaten in quite some time, and it is far more affordable...and still a giant hunk of meat just laid on a plate. The perfect execution of something so simple is appealing, and that pork is what I'm going for when I come back. Overall, I want Gus's to be about 15% more affordable so I can come back on the regular, but I very much understand the cost of doing business in this neighborhood, so I understand why it is not (and why homes are not as well). I plan to return when I can. ”