Hidden among the rolling foothills of California’s Gold Country, Gus’s Steakhouse in Sonora has been quietly perfecting the art of tri-tip while the rest of the state wasn’t looking.
In an age where restaurants come and go faster than TikTok trends, Gus’s stands as a testament to what happens when you focus on doing one thing exceptionally well instead of chasing culinary fads.
The unassuming exterior with its bold red “STEAK HOUSE” lettering might not scream “best tri-tip in California,” but locals have been keeping this secret long enough…