Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
3940 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie
(504) 287-4660
Customers' Favorites
Mac and Cheese Potato Salad Fried Chicken Tender Wing and Leg
Fried Chicken Plate with Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese
4pc Chicken Tender Meal with Coleslaw and Potato Salad
2 Chicken Breasts Mac and Cheese Baked Beans
2 Piece with Baked Beans & Mac & Cheese
Slaw and Potato Salad
4pc Drumstick Special
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried Pickle Spears
Starters
Fried Pickle Spears
Our fried pickle spears are coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing, Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a snack, this combination is a crowd pleaser that will leave you wanting more!
Fried Green Tomatoes
Thick slices of green tomato, fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing to perfectly complement the tart flavor of the tomatoes.
Fried Okra
Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing. A true southern staple.
Plates
2 Piece White Plate
Our two-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breast and wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Piece White Plate
Our three-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breasts and a wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
2 Piece Dark Plate
Our two-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thigh and leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Piece Dark Plate
Our three-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thighs and a leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Piece Wing Plate
Our three-piece wing plate features three hand-battered, made to order chicken wings, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Tenders Plate
For those looking for a lower level of spice, our three-piece tender plate features three juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
4 Tenders Plate
For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
1/2 Chicken Plate
When you just cant decide on your favorite piece of chicken, order them all. Our half chicken plate includes a breast, wing, thigh, and leg all hand-battered and made to order. Served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
Snacks
2 Piece White Snack
Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
2 Piece Dark Snack
Our two-piece dark snack includes a thigh and leg, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection in peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
8 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our 8-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
12 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 12-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
16 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
20 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
A La Carte
Breast
We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. Our chicken is in a batter verses a breading which seals in the juices and seasonings. The result is mouthwatering chicken breasts that are crispy ,juicy and flavorful
Wing
Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender and succulent meat. Make it a wing Wednesday, and order as many as your belly can handle!
Tender
Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.
Thigh
We dredge the chicken on our super-secret signature batter and fry it to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil. The result is a mouthwatering thigh that is crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.
Leg
We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!
Honey Mustard
Ranch
Try our Ranch
Jalapeno
Bread
A slice of classic white bread, for soaking up all the delicious juices!
Honey
Hot Sauce Packet
Ketchup Packet
Sides
Baked Beans
Our baked beans are a beloved side dish that perfectly complements our fried chicken. Slowly cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe that's been passed down through generations of Southern cooks.
Slaw
We start with fresh cabbage and carrots that we cut in-house every day. Lightly coated with a sweet mayonnaise sauce, our cool crisp slaw offers the perfect contrast and complements our fried chicken.
Potato Salad
We start by cutting fresh potatoes every day. This mayonnaise-based potato salad is a true Southern staple not to be missed. Our potato salad is a great side dish for any meal, but its particularly delicious when paired with our fried chicken.
Fried Okra
Our fried okra is a crispy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements our juicy fried chicken. Our okra is lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection, resulting in a dish that's both crunchy and tender.
Collard Greens
Our collard greens are a delicious and savory side dish. Slowly cooked with bacon and a blend of spices.
Mac & Cheese
Our award-winning mac and cheese is a must try for any fan of comfort food. Traditional macaroni baked in a thick, creamy cheese guarantees to coat every noodle. Just for fun, we top it with a little extra melted cheese
Seasoned Fries
Our seasoned fries are a great side dish for any meal. Cooked when ordered to ensure fresh and hot, these fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Desserts
IBC Float
Made with IBC root beer, this American classic from your childhood is sure to hit the spot! The combination of sweet and spicy root beer with the smooth creamy vanilla ice-cream is a match made in heaven.
Chess Pie *Slice
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess *Slice
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Coconut Pie *Slice
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It~s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Slice
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Slice
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chess Pie *Whole
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess *Whole
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Coconut Pie *Whole
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It~s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Whole
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Whole
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Scoop of classic vanilla ice cream, Delicious on its own or make extrordinary by adding a slice of one of our home-made pies !
Drinks
Bottled Water
Try our Bottled Water
Coke
Try our Coke
Diet Coke
Try our Diet Coke
Dr Pepper
Try our Dr Pepper
IBC Root Beer
Try our IBC Root Beer
Lemonade
Try our Lemonade
Orange Fanta
Try our Orange Fanta
Sprite
Try our Sprite
Sweet Tea
Try our Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Try our Unsweet Tea
Starters
Fried Pickle Spears
Our fried pickle spears are coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing, Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a snack, this combination is a crowd pleaser that will leave you wanting more!
Fried Green Tomatoes
Thick slices of green tomato, fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing to perfectly complement the tart flavor of the tomatoes.
Fried Okra
Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing. A true southern staple.
Plates
2 Piece White Plate
Our two-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breast and wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Piece White Plate
Our three-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breasts and a wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
2 Piece Dark Plate
Our two-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thigh and leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Piece Dark Plate
Our three-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thighs and a leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Piece Wing Plate
Our three-piece wing plate features three hand-battered, made to order chicken wings, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
3 Tenders Plate
For those looking for a lower level of spice, our three-piece tender plate features three juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
4 Tenders Plate
For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
1/2 Chicken Plate
When you just cant decide on your favorite piece of chicken, order them all. Our half chicken plate includes a breast, wing, thigh, and leg all hand-battered and made to order. Served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
Snacks
2 Piece White Snack
Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
2 Piece Dark Snack
Our two-piece dark snack includes a thigh and leg, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection in peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
8 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our 8-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
12 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 12-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
16 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
20 Piece Snack
Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried in peanut oil.
A La Carte
Breast
We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. Our chicken is in a batter verses a breading which seals in the juices and seasonings. The result is mouthwatering chicken breasts that are crispy ,juicy and flavorful
Wing
Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender and succulent meat. Make it a wing Wednesday, and order as many as your belly can handle!
Tender
Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.
Thigh
We dredge the chicken on our super-secret signature batter and fry it to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil. The result is a mouthwatering thigh that is crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.
Leg
We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!
Honey Mustard
Ranch
Try our Ranch
Jalapeno
Bread
A slice of classic white bread, for soaking up all the delicious juices!
Honey
Hot Sauce Packet
Ketchup Packet
Sides
Baked Beans
Our baked beans are a beloved side dish that perfectly complements our fried chicken. Slowly cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe that's been passed down through generations of Southern cooks.
Slaw
We start with fresh cabbage and carrots that we cut in-house every day. Lightly coated with a sweet mayonnaise sauce, our cool crisp slaw offers the perfect contrast and complements our fried chicken.
Potato Salad
We start by cutting fresh potatoes every day. This mayonnaise-based potato salad is a true Southern staple not to be missed. Our potato salad is a great side dish for any meal, but its particularly delicious when paired with our fried chicken.
Fried Okra
Our fried okra is a crispy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements our juicy fried chicken. Our okra is lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection, resulting in a dish that's both crunchy and tender.
Collard Greens
Our collard greens are a delicious and savory side dish. Slowly cooked with bacon and a blend of spices.
Mac & Cheese
Our award-winning mac and cheese is a must try for any fan of comfort food. Traditional macaroni baked in a thick, creamy cheese guarantees to coat every noodle. Just for fun, we top it with a little extra melted cheese
Seasoned Fries
Our seasoned fries are a great side dish for any meal. Cooked when ordered to ensure fresh and hot, these fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Desserts
IBC Float
Made with IBC root beer, this American classic from your childhood is sure to hit the spot! The combination of sweet and spicy root beer with the smooth creamy vanilla ice-cream is a match made in heaven.
Chess Pie *Slice
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess *Slice
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Coconut Pie *Slice
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It~s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Slice
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Slice
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chess Pie *Whole
Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Chocolate Chess *Whole
Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.
Coconut Pie *Whole
Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It~s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!
Pecan Pie *Whole
Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.
Sweet Potato Pie *Whole
Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Scoop of classic vanilla ice cream, Delicious on its own or make extrordinary by adding a slice of one of our home-made pies !
Drinks
Bottled Water
Try our Bottled Water
Coke
Try our Coke
Diet Coke
Try our Diet Coke
Dr Pepper
Try our Dr Pepper
IBC Root Beer
Try our IBC Root Beer
Lemonade
Try our Lemonade
Orange Fanta
Try our Orange Fanta
Sprite
Try our Sprite
Sweet Tea
Try our Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Try our Unsweet Tea
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Recent Reviews
Some of the best fried chicken around the country. Consistent for the chain, never disappoints, but don't order the sides expecting to be blown away. The chicken is crispy. juicy, and seasoned great always.
February 2025
Friendly and attentive staff. Very clean. We ordered dine in and to go plates . Fried chicken at its spicy finest. The plastic cups are a great souvenir. Ask for specials of the day, great value. Five stars all around.
February 2025
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Staff was prompt and very friendly. Thank you for a great meal. We will for sure be back when we visit the area again and want to try one of the locations they...