4.6
2000+ Ratings
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (New Orleans)
4.6 x (2,000+) • 1923.9 mi • Comfort Food • American • Wings • $ • Info
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308 S Diamond Street
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Rating and reviews
"One of my favorite places. Got spice and no question you gotta have spice. Pass up chain places that get orders wrong here and there and food that taste like it comes out a mechanical shop. This place taste like going over to a friend’s. Like chicken? Ya, then dis da place!"
• James W. • 08/25/23
"Best spicy chicken we’ve had. Put Nashville Hot to shame. This had amazing flavor and THE juiciest chicken ever!!!"
• Adrienne J. • 08/02/23
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Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Featured items
Starters
- Fried Pickle Spears$8.10Our 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!Popular
- Fried Green Tomatoes$8.10 • 100% (8)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$8.10Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing.
Plates
- 2 Piece White Plate$12.70 • 93% (16)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$16.10 • 100% (19)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$11.50 • 100% (9)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$15.00 • 87% (24)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$15.00 • 100% (4)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$13.80 • 88% (9)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$16.10 • 75% (8)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$18.40 • 88% (9)When you just can't 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$8.10Our 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$7.50Our 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$28.80 • 100% (3)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$42.60Just 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$55.20Just 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$66.70Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 20-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$4.60 • 88% (17)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$3.50 • 50% (4)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$3.50Our 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.
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- Rating and reviews
4.6
•2000+ Ratings •
66 Reviews
Fernando A.• 05/26/24The best fry chicken ever.
Martin B.• 05/26/24Best chicken in the world
karen A.• 05/11/24Always delicious
Hugh H.• 04/20/24Best fried chicken in town!!
juliya M.• 04/12/24Great price for portion of food!
Narisha J.• 04/04/24Chicken is super juicy inside, super crunchy outside. Always delicious!
Jermaine P.• 03/29/24On time and very kind
Stephen K.• 03/20/24one of the best fried chicken places.
Narisha J.• 03/12/24Soooo good!
Alonzo C.• 03/12/24Chicken is always hot, fresh, and crispy.
Jazmin C.• 03/08/24The chicken was delicious. We had greens, Mac, and potatoe salad did not disappoint.
Alexis S.• 03/07/24Best fried chicken - ever
Frank R.• 02/29/24The food never disappoints
Monday S.• 02/25/24Yum yum jumboo
Robye C.• 01/25/24Chicken is always so good
Carlos W.• 12/16/23love it best chicken with the best side item
Linda C.• 11/28/23I love the cole slaw and the chicken (wings).
Greg S.• 10/08/23Good sides and chicken
Mark T.• 10/01/23perfect
Pedro S.• 09/27/23Amazing fried chicken and super delicious Mac and cheese
Gerard K.• 09/17/23Best in the city!
Ernestine T.• 09/10/23Great quality, good temperature, enjoyable
James W.• 08/25/23One of my favorite places. Got spice and no question you gotta have spice. Pass up chain places that get orders wrong here and there and food that taste like it comes out a mechanical shop. This place taste like going over to a friend’s. Like chicken? Ya, then dis da place!
Benjamin P.• 08/21/23Great food!!
Ashina W.• 08/19/23Always fresh. I love Gus’s chicken
Benjamin P.• 08/19/23Great food !!!
Gregory F.• 08/13/23Delicious
Kori H.• 08/10/23Sooo good
Craig B.• 08/04/23Great tasting chicken!
Adrienne J.• 08/02/23Best spicy chicken we’ve had. Put Nashville Hot to shame. This had amazing flavor and THE juiciest chicken ever!!!
Deeya H.• 07/30/23Fantastic food! Absolutely delicious 😋
Magic M.• 07/29/23it's the best fried chicken that I've had in New Orleans
Chris M.• 07/29/23spiced right
Jolane B.• 07/26/23Great flavor
Bobby S.• 07/19/23Great chicken.
Chris M.• 07/18/23consistently delicious
Paul H.• 07/12/23Absolutely delicious chicken!
Rick T.• 07/09/23Fresh,
Ryan H.• 07/08/23mm
Russell B.• 07/07/23Love this place, but don’t use Styrofoam for to go
Wilnika S.• 07/02/23Food always fresh and hot , sides very good
Karla P.• 06/15/23Best fried chicken
Gregory F.• 06/06/23Delicious
ASHLEY B.• 06/05/23Food was great. Still hot when I received it. Everything was tasted great.
Emily P.• 06/01/23The coconut pie is soooooo good. Really enjoyed the fried pickles and chicken, too. Crispy, spicy skin yummmmm
Patricia C.• 05/17/23So tender, flavorable. and seasoned just right.
Whitney C.• 04/02/23great
Kathleen M.• 03/01/23Always delicious, great sides.
DARIUS G.• 02/23/23Best chicken I've ever had.
Darius M.• 02/14/23Chicken was seasoned greatly! A little on the spicy side but still really good!
Rodney J.• 02/08/23Always the best!
Morgan F.• 01/30/23That chicken was amazing
Amber H.• 01/13/23Chicken was fresh, mac n cheese creamy, and the French fries were just right!
Adam T.• 12/07/22this is hands down some of the best fried chicken I've ever had!
Euphemia S.• 11/27/22Best fried chicken! Consistency across multiple locations!!!
James B.• 11/12/22Best fried chicken I’ve had in a long time
ryan O.• 09/06/22Incredible chicken
Laura R.• 07/15/22Food was hot and well packaged for delivery. So delicious!!!!
Rodney J.• 07/01/22Always great!
Rodney H.• 06/28/22Magnificent
Reena M.• 06/09/22Spicy & tasty goodness!
Rodney H.• 05/28/22Marvelous
TYLER GARRETT C.• 04/02/22Yes, it’s that good
Don K.• 02/18/22Great job!
christopher S.• 02/04/22Perfect New Orleans flavor
Lisa S.• 08/08/21Everything was top notch. Hot and flavorful! We didn't expect to eat all of our meal but we devoured it!
*Allergy Notice: Our chicken is spicy and it is fried in peanut oil.
