Small steakhouse. Big flavours. Restaurant Gus features chef David Ferguson's unique style of cooking inspired by a wide variety of cuisines, from seasoned grilling and Southwestern spices to classic steakhouse with a punch. The ambiance at this small neighbourhood restaurant is fun and friendly and the homemade hot sauces are fragrant and fiery. Steak and seafood.
Gus draws praise for a warm, intimate setting, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a menu that balances classic French influences with bold meat dishes and occasional seafood options. Dishes like the onion soup with avocado and a rib steak arrive rich and flavorful, with generous portions and standout sauces that some readers felt were a bit overpowering. The wine list and service help groups pick pairings, and many note memorable Caesar salad, steaks, and desserts, making Gus a go-to spot for a lively but relaxed night out. A few visits include mixed experiences with price and execution, such as butter-heavy preparations that mask the meat and a sense that the place has potential but needs refinement. Overall, Gus is viewed as a strong choice for meat lovers seeking convivial ambiance and high-quality cooking, with many planning to return.
Come for David's food cooked with heart & conviction. Stay for the vibes. Love the Caesar Salad. & the salmon tartare. & the cakes. & the home made bread & the …
Quelle belle expérience. C'est la deuxième fois que nous allons chez Gus & certainement pas la dernière. La salade césar est divine avec sa lettue croquante, les croutons fondant fait maison, une vinaigrette fais a la main pour chaque commande & on ajoute une tonne de fromage rapé directement dans le bol, quoi demander de plus. Pour les plats principaux, y faut y aller pour les découvrirs! Ah oui garder vous de la place pour un dessert.
The menu is inspired & the food is delicious. The staff are knowledgeable, warm & very friendly. We were a group from out of town & were made to feel very much at home.
Mar 3, 2026
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Double date night with friends, I never heard of this place before. They seem to have their share of regulars at the bar, but the atmosphere was friendly & relaxed so we felt at home.
It's a small space, so I recommend booking in advance.
The menu is unapologetically meat based, with a bit of seafood. We had the onion soup & the rib steak. The soup was classic French but with a few twists, like avocado, which actually worked well, although the chucks could have been cut a bit smaller.
The steak was great, cooked to perfection & I loved the cheesey potatoes, which was a bold choice of side considering the steak had a fine amount of fat & topped with delicious compound butter. It was rich but oh so good, & the portions were generous. The desserts sounded good but we were stuffed.
I also really enjoyed the sauces available, not that my steak needed it. It's those sauces that make people think that this is a Tex Mex joint, but it's not. Just because there's Sriracha on the table doesn't make it a Thai restaurant 😜. The Kansas City style sweet sauce & the green vinegar based sauce were my favorites, but all 4 were solid.
Another thing worth mentioning was the wine list. Lots of private imports, from tried & true wine regions to more funky offerings. Good selection by the glass - including dessert wines - & cocktails, too.
The waistaff was cool, I liked that they knew their menu well, & helped out as a group to pick out our wine.
Prices are aligned with what a good night out costs these days, but I think there's good value here, & I would definitely recommend this place, unless you're vegetarian 😛
Great food, service, & atmosphere. The dishes were all so flavorful. Had a fun night with a group of 6. Small, intimate, & lively spot that feels welcoming & relaxed. Would definitely go back!
Wanted to love this place but fell way short. Staff is very nice. Restaurant du coin kind of vibe. I can see why some people may love it.
Service was good. Everyone is nice & helpful.
My wife & i shared the ceasar salad. It was good. Expensive but good. Made fresh in front of us.
My wife took a steak (onglet de boeuf) & i took the entrecote which was supposedly a top 4% grass fed cut from a local farm. Everything was drenched in the strangest butter sauce. You couldnt even taste the meat. I rarely send food back but was not able to stomach it. I dont mind butter on my steak but this was a strange fusion of butter & i dont know what...onions or chives. Anyway in my opinion steak should just be grilled & served. Sauce should be on the sode. It camouflaged the meat & couldnt taste anything but the sauce which i couldnt handle.
My wife had the onglet de boeuf which was quite good. No sauce over it but it laid on a bed of vegetables that were cooked with 5 lbs of butter. Again we dont mind butter but this was exaggerated.
I sent back my steak explaining i couldnt stomach the sauce. I know its not their fault but i was expexting at least a dessert or coffee on the house. They charged me everything. A little disappointing considering its not a cheap place.
Suffice to say that i will never be going back there. I wouldnt recommend the place but i also wouldnt tell someone not to go of they asked my opinion because the place has potential & they know how to cook, but it needs a little finesse.
Jan 16, 2026
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Possibly one of the best cesar salads, steak/fries, cocktails & chocolate cakes that I've had in a long time. Staff & patrons created a welcome, cozy atmosphere on a crisp, cold 🍂 night. I will defintely return.
A small place that makes a big impression. The chef visiting your table makes you feel at home, but the cuisine is way above home-style. Carefully chosen produce imaginatively ( but not fussily) prepared. Memorable
