What it's actually like
Gus Gus is widely beloved as a destination restaurant with standout burgers and creative, well-executed dishes in an intimate neighborhood setting. While food and service earn consistent praise, the small space becomes extremely loud during busy periods, which detracts from the experience for some diners seeking quiet conversation. The restaurant's popularity demands reservations and typically operates at or near capacity.
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Diners keep mentioning
smash cheeseburger with caramelized onionslengua sliderspoutine with oxtail gnocchi and cheese curdsscallops with lemon risottofried gnocchi with oxtailbuttermilk piecrème brûlée pieshishito pepperschips with speck and crème fraîche
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
loud
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, anniversary dinner, happy hour
Reservations
Resy
Wait reality — Reservations are essential—walk-ins face significant wait times or may be turned away, especially during peak hours and weekends. The space is very small (approximately 15 tables), so arrive early or book ahead. Best times to visit are weekdays or off-peak hours if possible.
Derived from 75 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Beer
Bells Portervegetarian
Hammsvegetarian
Indeed "Mexican Honey Light" Lagervegetarian
Lupulin "Fashion Mullet" IPAvegetarian
Milk & Honey "Heirloom" Cidervegetarian$10
Milk & Honey N/A Heirloom Cidervegetarian
Modist "Supra Deluxe" Lagervegetarian
Pryes "Royal Raspberry" Sourvegetarian
Rush River "The Unforgiven" Ambervegetarian
Summit Brewing "Nialas" IPAvegetarian
Untitled Art NA Pilsnervegetarian
Cocktails
Birds Aren't Realvegetarian$15
rum blend | strawberry campari | sweet vermouth | pineapple | pineapple foam (contains egg white)
Brown Butter Bourbonvegetarian$13
four roses small batch | brown butter wash | served neat
Casamara Club "Como" Amaro & Sodavegetarian$8
orange blossom | lemon | chamomile | peppermint | grapefruit (bottled)
Ginger Phillipsvegetarian$9
lemon abstinence | ginger | fresno | orange
Good "Old Fashioned" Lover Boyvegetarian$15
bourbon | rye | miso | banane du brésil
Jell-O Shotvegetarian$4
aperol | campari | blood orange | bubbles
La Haciendavegetarian$14
mezcal | scribe verjus | cucumber | velvet falernum | rosé vermouth | lime
NA Palomavegetarian$10
n/a grapefruit liqueur | citrus oleo saccharum | verjus | lime
Non-Alcoholic Jell-O Shotvegetarian$4
abstinence apéritif | blood orange | lemon | bubbles
Olive Oil Martinivegetarian$15
oil washed tanqueray | dolin dry | lemon twist
Picnic "Ruby Grapefruit"vegetarian$10
cannabis-infused sparkling beverage | 5mg THC per can | must be 21 or older
Pink Moonvegetarian$13
gin | coconut aquavit | guava | blood orange | ancho chili | grapefruit | lime
Show Me Your Spritzvegetarian$11
carpano antica | dry curaçao | sparkling wine
Spritz Salatovegetarian$11
fino sherry | amaro montenegro | lemon | club soda
The All Inclusivevegetarian$13
pisco | lime | grapefruit | bitters
When Doves Cryvegetarian$14
chili washed tequila | cappelletti | strawberry sake | spiced orange | grapefruit jarritos
Desserts
Brulèed Buttermilk Pievegetariangluten free$9
with orange marmalade & crème fraiche
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cakevegetarian$10
Piña Colada Sorbetvegetariangluten freedairy free$6
with coconut brittle
Entrées
Cheeseburger$19
caramelized onion, mustard aioli w/fries
Gnocchivegetarian$28
beurre blanc, roasted cauliflower, oyster mushrooms & lemon mascarpone
Grass Fed Ribeyegluten free$38
14oz w/ herbed butter & lemon
Pan Seared Baramundigluten free$30
kale & white bean ragu
Scallopsgluten free$32
lemon risotto & fennel salad
Happy Hour (4-5pm Daily)
Chili Cheese Friesvegetarian
Fries with Bagna Cauda Aiolivegetariangluten free
Jell-O Shots & N/A Jell-O Shotsvegetarian$3
Lengua Slider
Petite Sea Bass
Signature Cocktails
$1 off all signature cocktails
Single Patty Cheeseburger
Spiced Corn Nuts + House Olivesvegetariangluten free
Tap Hammsvegetarian$3
Wine by the Glass
$2 off all wines by the glass
Shareables
Beef Tartare$15
on grilled bread with smoked mussel aioli
Brussels Sproutsvegetariangluten free$12
fish sauce vinaigrette, peanuts & pickled peppers
Gem Lettucevegetariangluten free$9
watermelon radish, carrot, fennel & pistachio
Grilled Prawnsgluten free$16
with malta sauce
Lengua Sliders$13
pepperoncini, provolone & demi
Musselsgluten free$16
fennel, castelvetrano, white wine, lemon & grilled bread
Poutine$16
fried gnocchi, braised oxtail & cheese curds
Roasted Beetsgluten free$14
chinese sausage, herbs & crème fraiche
Snacks
Chips$9
speck, crème fraiche & smoked salt (add caviar + $8)
Friesvegetariangluten free$7
bagna cauda aioli
Grilled Shishitosvegetarian$10
brown butter caesar & cotija
Spiced Corn Nuts & House Olivesvegetariangluten free$6
served warm with pickled orange & chilies
Taleggio Hand Pievegetarian$10
with porcini sauce & demi glaze
Tuna Crudogluten free$9
with fresno & herbs
Wine
Angelo Negro "Basarin" Barbarescovegetarian$90
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Maison Stephan "Le Grand Blanc" Marsanne/Rousanne/Viogniervegetarian$80
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Malvasia - La Collina "Lunaris" Sparkling Orangevegetarian$15
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Mandirola 1913 "Praie" Barberavegetarian$16
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Otretorrente "Colli Tortonesi" Timorassovegetarian$65
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Punta Crena "Ca de Rena" Pigatovegetarian$62
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Find it
Address
128 Cleveland Ave. N, Saint Paul, MN 55104, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
651.645.4128