Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Nashville

If you know Gus's, you know how big of an addition this is to East Nashville. As a Memphis native, we grew up on this southern style spicy chicken & to me, it can compete with the best of Nashville hot chicken anywhere. I got the 3 pc dark with fries and Mac & cheese. Sides are typical southern style "meat & 3" sides. They're decent, but the chicken is insanely good. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, light & crispy batter with the perfect crunch with a hint of spicy. Top it off with a warm chocolate chess pie & vanilla ice cream!Special shoutout to our waitress Nikki! She truly embodies that "southern hospitality" & was so incredible!Parking is easy too, they have their own lot. Also very affordable! Highly recommend for a more budget friendly eating out option in Nashville!

Walking into this joint feels like stepping into a sanctuary, if that sanctuary served the best damn fried chicken in Nashville. It's the kind of place where the smell hits you first: a savory, greasy, heart-stopping perfume that could bring a grown man to tears. This place isn't just a restaurant; it's a beacon of hope in a city that's been overrun by gimmicks and lukewarm takes on Southern classics. Here, fried chicken is elevated to near religious experience. Crisp, golden skin that shatters under your teeth, tender meat so perfectly seasoned it feels like a culinary confession. They don't mess around. And the hospitality? It's the kind of warm, unpretentious service that reminds you why you loved eating out in the first place. Ice-cold beer in frosted mugs. Simple, effective, no-frills perfection.In a Nashville scene that's losing its way, this place is a savior. It's a reminder that when you strip away all the noise, good food and good people are still what it's all about. Dreams are made here, and for once, they live up to the hype.

Fine fried chicken, funky lights, and frosty beer!The staff will charm ya, the food will fill ya up like a hug from your grandma. Tender, juicy, perfectly fried chicken, and great sides. Old school, timeless, goodness. Enjoy!

I grew up in Detroit, and once a month, we'd head to Miss Ida's house after church for a potluck meal. Everyone brought sides, but Miss Ida made the chicken. That chicken set the bar for me, and I hadn't found anything that came close--until I visited Gus's in East Nashville.I got the sandwich, and my wife ordered the two-piece. The chicken is on another level--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. It instantly brought back memories of those special Sundays. The sides? Just as good. The beans are exactly what I hope for every time I order them elsewhere, but usually end up disappointed. Not at Gus's. The mac and cheese was spot on, too.What really impressed me is that they inspect every plate before it hits the table. You can tell they care about quality and only serve food they're proud of. If you're looking for great chicken and a place where attention to detail matters, Gus's is the spot.

It was so tasty, hot, and not dried out after ordering through Uber eats to the hotel. They included napkins and a plastic fork. Only thing missing was the hot sauce packs I asked for. All good though. Yumms!

Ms.Nikki, the Karamel Latte Queen brought the energy, 10 out of 10 service and delicious food!! We live out of town but when we're back in Nashville, we will be back to Gus's and hope to have the pleasure of dining with Nikki again!

My wife and I lived in Memphis for several years and my in-laws have lived there for 10 years at this point. We have had Gus's many times, at multiple locations including out of state. I have eaten here twice since their recent opening and have to say that it does not disappoint. The first time, we ate there, and experienced good service and food quality (only just a few days after opening). Today, I went in and ordered a take out order. There are obviously some things they are still working out (understandable given they literally just opened). I placed my order and worked at the bar for about 15 minutes. The manager soon realized that I had not received my order. They made sure to quickly rectify the lost ticket and offered to comp an appetizer, which I declined as I had ordered plenty for myself. The manager swung back around and hand wrote a business card offering a free item, which was very nice. The food was awesome as expected. I think some people don't realize that opening a restaurant and getting it functioning at 100 percent is so difficult. I'd recommend giving them some grace as they get up to speed and enjoy the delicious chicken that Memphis has shared with East Nashville.

I have been to Gus's several times in Mississippi and Memphis however this was my first time at the Nashville location. The food was good and fresh. There needs to be a more organized process when entering about seating yourself. You literally walk in and there is no direction on what to do.

Welcome to Nashville. It's been about 5 years since we had it in Memphis. The number of times I've contemplated taking the drive. Best fried chicken with just the right spice. Oh, and those baked beans, my gosh!!!

I've never been to Gus's before, but I'm really glad I did now. My server was quick to take my order, patient with me when I asked her a few questions, and gave some really great recommendations. I ended up ordering the chicken tender special. 5 chicken tenders, 2 sides, for $12.99. I got the fried okra and Mac and cheese for my sides. The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and flavorful. There was ranch and honey mustard on the side, as well as some hot sauce, but they really didn't need it. The Mac and cheese was delightfully cheesy and the pasta was the right texture. The okra was crispy on the outside, and seasoned nicely. And then my server convinced me to get a chocolate chess pie to go, and that was also amazing. I'd definitely recommend this place.