Gus's BBQ - Claremont

4.6

812 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed in the iconic Claremont Packing House, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(909) 445-0931
Website
https://www.gussbbq.com/claremont.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Gus’s BBQ Catering brings the celebrated hospitality of our restaurant straight to your event. Let us know a day and time you would like your items ready, and we will have your order packed to pick up from the restaurant, or we can deliver everything to you. Our team can stay to take care of set up, cleanup, and everything in between, working hard to ensure that you and your guests are able to sit back and enjoy a no-fuss gathering filled with fresh and delicious BBQ! Whether we are celebrating your big day or catering your office party we strive to bring a touch of Southern Hospitality to any event through a collaborative process that accommodates each event’s unique needs. We look forward to working together!
Private party facilities
Private events are currently on hold due to COVID restrictions, but email us at claremont at gussbbq.com to inquire about events in 2021.

Location
500 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711
Neighborhood
Claremont
Cross street
N Oberlin Ave
Parking details
Garage entrance next to restaurant with free parking. Street parking on 1st St.
Public transit
Metrolink: Claremont Station | 200 W. 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711Bus: 197 & 480 | Indian Hill Blvd and Santa Fe St E
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Southern BBQ Meal$150.00
*Please allow up to an additional 30 minutes for preparation* Meal feeds 4 to 6 and includes the following: - 1.5 Racks of Memphis Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare Ribs - 1.5 BBQ Brick or Southern Fried Chickens - 1.5 pounds of one of the following: Texas Beef Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork, Original Smoked Sausage or Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage - 2 Quarts of Signature Sides - 1 Cast Iron Cornbread - Choice of BBQ Sauce
- Memphis Baby Back Ribs$0.00
- St. Louis Spare Ribs$0.00
- BBQ Brick Chicken$0.00
- Southern Fried Chicken$0.00
- Texas Beef Brisket$0.00
- Carolina Pulled Pork$0.00
- Original Smoked Sausage$0.00
- Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage$0.00
- Original / Spicy BBQ Sauces$0.00
- Original BBQ Sauce$0.00
- Spicy BBQ Sauce$0.00
- 1 Cast Iron Cornbread$0.00

Appetizers

Cast Iron Cornbread$8.95
served with jalapeño jelly and honey butter
Pulled Pork Nachos$16.95
three cheese sauce, bbq baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, original bbq sauce
Deviled Eggs$9.95
crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
Gus's Hot Wings$14.95
6 wings, choice of wing sauce, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
- No Sauce$0.00
- Fiery Wing Sauce$0.00
- Cajun Dry Rub$0.00
- Southern Honey Chili Crisp$0.00
- Ranch$0.00
- Blue Cheese$0.00
- Ranch and Blue Cheese$0.00
Gus's BBQ Sliders$15.95
cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
- Add 4th Slider$3.95
Shredded Onion Strings$8.95
served with homemade ranch
BBQ Quesadilla$16.95
smoked mozzarella, fontina, fire roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeño aioli, corn salsa. choice of: bbq grilled chicken, brisket or pulled pork
- Brisket$0.00
- Pulled Pork$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Cheese Only$0.00
- No Meat$0.00
Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.95
charred salsa, homemade tortilla chips
Texas Queso$11.95
southern chili crisp, charred salsa, homemade tortilla chips

Soups

Bowl Smokehouse Chili$8.95
Nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeños
Bowl Pork Chile Verde$8.95
hominy, tomatillo, fire roasted chilies, cilantro, red onion

BBQ Specialties

5 Bones Memphis Baby Back Ribs$24.95
brushed with our original bbq sauce
8 Bones Memphis Baby Back Ribs$31.95
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs$38.95
brushed with our original bbq sauce
5 Bones St. Louis Spare Ribs$24.95
brushed with our original bbq sauce
8 Bones St. Louis Spare Ribs$31.95
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Full Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs$38.95
brushed with our original bbq sauce
7oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket$24.95
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket$27.95
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
7oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork$22.95
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
10oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork$25.95
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
Brisket & Pork Combo$25.95
two of our best sellers on one plate
BBQ Brick Chicken$22.95
half of a boneless chicken grilled and brushed with our original bbq sauce
Peppercorn Crusted Angus Tri-Tip$27.95
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
Original Smoked Sausage$17.95
two of our smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with original bbq sauce
Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage$17.95
two jalapeño smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with our carolina gold bbq sauce
Add - House Salad$5.95
Only available when entree is ordered
Add - Ceasar Salad$5.95
Only available when entree is ordered

BBQ Combos

mix and match to make the perfect combo

Ribs and Two Meat Combo$33.95
mix and match to make the perfect combo
- Baby Back Ribs$0.00
- St Louis Spare Ribs$0.00
Chicken and Two Meat Combo$31.95
mix and match to make the perfect combo
- Brick Chicken$0.00
- Fried Chicken$0.00
Picnic Platter$38.95
mix and match to make the perfect combo
- Baby Back Ribs$0.00
- St Louis Spare Ribs$0.00
- Brick Chicken$0.00
- Fried Chicken$0.00
- Beef Brisket$0.00
- Pulled Pork$0.00
- Original Smoked Sausage$0.00
- Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage$0.00
Ribs and Chicken Combo$34.95
mix and match to make the perfect combo
- Baby Back Ribs$0.00
- St Louis Spare Ribs$0.00
- Brick Chicken$0.00
- Fried Chicken$0.00
Add - House Salad$5.95
Only available when entree is ordered
Add - Ceasar Salad$5.95
Only available when entree is ordered

Southern Kitchen

Southern Fried Chicken$22.95
half a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, gravy
Nashville Hot Chicken$23.95
boneless southern fried chicken, Nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, sliced pickles
Fried Catfish and Chips$17.95
cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce
- French Fries$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Mac and Cheese$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Jalapeno Cheddar Grits$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Chicken Fried Steak$22.95
breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn
Gumbo$23.95
chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark roux, white rice, fried okra
Shrimp and Grits$21.95
grilled shrimp, jalapeño cheddar Anson Mills grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra
BBQ Loaded Baked Potato$16.95
texas queso, chopped brisket, applewood smoked bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream
Add - House Salad$5.95
Only available when entree is ordered
Add - Ceasar Salad$5.95
Only available when entree is ordered

Burgers

Gus's Famous Burger$18.95
cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
All American Burger$17.95
shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, american cheese, thousand island, sweet pickled relish, toasted bun
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
The Vegetarian$16.95
bbq-soy glaze, lettuce, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00

Sandwiches

BBQ Chicken Sandwich$15.95
gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Add Bacon$1.75
Smoked Tri Tip Dip$20.95
horseradish aioli, fontina cheese, bourbon caramelized onions, au jus, toasted roll
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich$15.95
cole slaw, pickled red onion, carolina gold, seeded bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich$16.95
blackened catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich$16.95
fried catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.95
spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich$16.95
nashville dust, spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Rib Sandwich$16.95
cole slaw, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Smoked Turkey Sandwich$16.95
Cajun Mayo, Pickled Relish, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomato, on Toasted Grain Bread
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich$17.95
poblano chow chow, pickled red onion, original bbq sauce, gus’s house spread, seeded bun
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00

Salads

House Salad$9.95
mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, sourdough croutons, louisiana peanut dressing
Caesar Salad$12.95
romaine and radicchio, grated parmesan, sourdough croutons, parmesan crisp
Iceberg Wedge$12.95
applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad$18.95
Romaine, mixed greens, medjool dates, pickled cranberries, jicama, smoked mozzarella, toasted almonds, crunchy quinoa, sherry vinaigrette
Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb$16.95
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette
Pulled Pork Tostada$17.95
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic vinaigrette
BBQ Seared Steak Salad$20.95
smoked tri-trip, mixed greens, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, marinated dates, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Salad$20.95
blackened chicken, mixed greens, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, marinated dates, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
Blackened Salmon Salad$20.95
Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, marinated dates, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette

Tacos

BBQ Brisket Tacos$14.95
original bbq sauce, fire roasted corn pico, ancho salsa, monterey jack, cilantro, pickled red onion
- Add Carnitas Taco$6.95
- Add Brisket Taco$6.95
Border Town Carnitas Tacos$14.95
avocado crema, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion
- Add Carnitas Taco$6.95
- Add Brisket Taco$6.95

Kids Menu

Mini Cheeseburgers$8.95
two plain cheeseburgers
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast$9.95
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Grilled Cheese Sandwich$8.95
cheddar cheese grilled on sourdough bread
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Baby Back Ribs$12.95
1/3 rack of ribs with bbq sauce
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese$7.95
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Chicken Tenders$8.95
served with a side of ranch
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Grilled Salmon$11.95
simply grilled with salt and pepper
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00
Smoked Tri-Tip$11.95
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
- BBQ Baked Beans$0.00
- Cole Slaw$0.00
- Creamed Corn$0.00
- Dirty Rice$0.00
- French Fries$0.00
- Braised Southern Greens$0.00
- Charred Jalapeno Grits$0.00
- Mac 'N Cheese$0.00
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$0.00
- Red Skin Potato Salad$0.00
- Sautéed Green Beans$0.00
- Sweet Potato Fries$0.00
- Tangy Cabbage$0.00
- Mixed Greens$0.00
- Onion Strings$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Kids Coke$0.00
- Kids Diet Coke$0.00
- Kids Sprite$0.00
- Kids Lemonade$0.00
- Kids Iced Tea$0.00
- Kids Apple Juice$0.00
- Kids Orange Juice$0.00
- Kids Cranberry Juice$0.00
- Kids Water$0.00
- Kids Shirley Temple$0.00
- Kids Milk$0.00
- Kids Chocolate Milk$0.00
- No Drink$0.00
- Side of Fruit$0.00

Sides

BBQ Baked Beans$5.95
Braised Southern Greens$5.95
Coleslaw$5.95
Creamed Corn$6.95
Dirty Rice$6.95
French Fries$5.95
Charred Jalapeño Anson Mills Grits$6.95
Mac N' Cheese$6.95
Red Skin Potato Salad$5.95
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$5.95
Sautéed Green Beans$5.95
Sweet Potato Fries$7.95
Tangy Cabbage$5.95

Desserts

Butter Sheet Cake$8.95
homemade butter cake topped with caramel sauce, blackberries, and brown butter toffee ice cream
S'more Brownie$8.95
served on a marshmallow cream and topped with campfire s’mores ice cream and a graham cracker crumble
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler$8.95
served with French vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
Old School Sundae$7.95
french vanilla bean ice cream, homemade candied pecans and warm chocolate fudge, topped with vanilla whipped cream
Fosselman's Ice Cream$6.95
- Vanilla$0.00
- Chocolate$0.00
- S'mores$0.00
- Brown Butter Toffee$0.00

Carry Out Beverages

Arnold Palmer$3.95
Iced Tea$3.95
Passion Fruit Iced Tea$3.95
Sweet Tea$3.95
Coke$3.95
Diet Coke$3.95
Sprite$3.95
Ginger Ale$3.95
Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer$4.95
Acqua Panna Spring Water$4.95
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water$4.95
House Made Lemonade$4.25
House Made Blueberry Mint Lemonade$4.75
Fosselman's Shake$7.95
- Vanilla$0.00
- Chocolate$0.00
- Seasonal$0.00
Fosselman's Malt$7.95
- Vanilla$0.00
- Chocolate$0.00
- Seasonal$0.00
Root Beer Float$7.95

Take Out Cocktails

8oz House Old Fashioned To-Go$27.00
3 servings of our House Old Fashioned, just add ice! *be prepared to show ID *must be ordered with food
8oz Southern Sangria To-Go$12.00
1 serving of our Southern Sangria, just add ice! *be prepared to show ID *must be ordered with food

Retail Items

Original BBQ Bottle$10.00
This sweet and tangy Memphis style sauce is sure to liven up any dish. Use generously on just about anything, but it tastes best when enjoyed with family and friends.
Carolina BBQ Bottle$10.00
Since 1946, Gus’s BBQ has been serving some of the best and most authentic BBQ on the West Coast. We bottled our signature Carolina Gold, a nod to the Mustard-based condiment born in South Carolina, and added our vinegary hot wing sauce layered with honey, chipotle and habanero, for a tangy kick.
Spicy BBQ Bottle$10.00
This spicy sauce is spiked with bourbon and and gets a kick from chipotles and habaneros. Use generously on just about anything, but it tastes best when enjoyed with family and friends.
BBQ Sauce Trio$30.00
Complete the sauce collection! Since 1946, Gus’s BBQ has been serving some of the best and most authentic BBQ on the West coast. Today, we’ve bottled the recipe that’s made Gus’s guests smile for generations. Use generously on just about anything.
Gus's Dry Rub$7.00
This rub gets used on just about everything at Gus’s BBQ, adding that “just-right” smoky spice. We figured it was time to share the wealth, and let you take our secret spices at home. Works great as a dry rub or a classic seasoning for all your savory dishes. Dust liberally on beef, pork, poultry, seafood and everything in between!
Gus's Apron$59.95

What 812 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gus's BBQ in Claremont offers "great food" with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many rave about its "excellent BBQ," including standout dishes like the Half Brick Chicken and smoked salmon kale salad. The service is often praised as "fantastic," making it a go-to spot for families and BBQ enthusiasts. Outdoor seating adds to its appeal.

812 Reviews

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Jonathan
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My date and I had a good time. The food was good and I paid a fair price.
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Theo
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience! Tasty chicken and waffles. Good sangria.
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Brandon
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food arrived cold and incorrect. The manager was quick to respond, but it took a long time to get drink refills, even after we requested them. By the time our meals were served, everyone else had finished eating. Unfortunately, my wife got sick from the meal, and we received no adjustment to the bill or any offer of compensation.
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Wendy
Orange County
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite BBQ place! Food is consistently good, service is spectacular (shout out to Jeanette who always takes great care of us) and the ambience is lovely.
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Candace
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious!! And with 2 gluten allergies in our family, it was such a treat to know all of the bbq sauces were GF! Everyone there is so nice and helpful. We will be back 👍
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Vicki
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. From the salad with salmon, the tacos, the hamburgers and the smoked turkey sandwich all were truly delicious! Service was exceptional!
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Tiffani
Los Angeles
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t have any BBQ so I can’t review that. I had the Gumbo which was not good, I didn’t care for the cornbread and the sausage was just ok The service was great very attentive and the atmosphere is good for large parties
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Michelle
Orange County
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The menu is varied and has lots of choices, leaning towards Southern food. I ordered the southern fried chicken and while it looked like a very large piece of chicken breast it was mostly batter and salty. The service was okay but it would have been nicer if the waiter had come buy a lot sooner but he did notice we were celebrating an occasion because I had a gift on the table and he brought us some ice cream Sunday. We were celebrating our anniversary so that was a nice touch touch.
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Ron760
Orange County
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the regular places my family and I dine. I love their old fashioned cocktails. They make it correctly and you can choose whatever whiskey you like. Today, I shared onion strings with my family. I ate catfish and chips for the entree. Cooked to perfection. We’ll be back.
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Natalie
Los Angeles
20 reviews
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5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, beverages, and service were outstanding. High quality ingredients were carefully prepared and served at the right temperature. Server was pleasant and careful to listen to requests and fulfill them.
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FAQs

Gus's BBQ - Claremont offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (909) 445-0931.

Gus's BBQ - Claremont is rated 4.6 stars by 812 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

500 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711

Additional information

Cross street
N Oberlin Ave
Neighborhood
Claremont
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Garage entrance next to restaurant with free parking. Street parking on 1st St.
Public transit
Metrolink: Claremont Station | 200 W. 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711Bus: 197 & 480 | Indian Hill Blvd and Santa Fe St E
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.gussbbq.com/claremont.html
Phone number
(909) 445-0931
Catering
Gus’s BBQ Catering brings the celebrated hospitality of our restaurant straight to your event. Let us know a day and time you would like your items ready, and we will have your order packed to pick up from the restaurant, or we can deliver everything to you. Our team can stay to take care of set up, cleanup, and everything in between, working hard to ensure that you and your guests are able to sit back and enjoy a no-fuss gathering filled with fresh and delicious BBQ! Whether we are celebrating your big day or catering your office party we strive to bring a touch of Southern Hospitality to any event through a collaborative process that accommodates each event’s unique needs. We look forward to working together!
Private party facilities
Private events are currently on hold due to COVID restrictions, but email us at claremont at gussbbq.com to inquire about events in 2021.

Gus's BBQ - Claremont

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Ribs & Chicken

BBQ Brick Chicken

BBQ Brisket Tacos

Gus's Family Meals

Southern BBQ Meal$150.00

Appetizers

Cast Iron Cornbread$8.95

Pulled Pork Nachos$16.95

Deviled Eggs$9.95

Gus's Hot Wings$14.95

Gus's BBQ Sliders$15.95

Shredded Onion Strings$8.95

BBQ Quesadilla$16.95

Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.95

Texas Queso$11.95

Soups

Bowl Smokehouse Chili$8.95

Bowl Pork Chile Verde$8.95

BBQ Specialties

5 Bones Memphis Baby Back Ribs$24.95

8 Bones Memphis Baby Back Ribs$31.95

Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs$38.95

5 Bones St. Louis Spare Ribs$24.95

8 Bones St. Louis Spare Ribs$31.95

Full Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs$38.95

7oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket$24.95

10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket$27.95

7oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork$22.95

10oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork$25.95

Brisket & Pork Combo$25.95

BBQ Brick Chicken$22.95

Peppercorn Crusted Angus Tri-Tip$27.95

Original Smoked Sausage$17.95

Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage$17.95

Add - House Salad$5.95

Add - Ceasar Salad$5.95

BBQ Combos

Ribs and Two Meat Combo$33.95

Chicken and Two Meat Combo$31.95

Picnic Platter$38.95

Ribs and Chicken Combo$34.95

Add - House Salad$5.95

Add - Ceasar Salad$5.95

Southern Kitchen

Southern Fried Chicken$22.95

Nashville Hot Chicken$23.95

Fried Catfish and Chips$17.95

Chicken Fried Steak$22.95

Gumbo$23.95

Shrimp and Grits$21.95

BBQ Loaded Baked Potato$16.95

Add - House Salad$5.95

Add - Ceasar Salad$5.95

Burgers

Gus's Famous Burger$18.95

All American Burger$17.95

The Vegetarian$16.95

Sandwiches

BBQ Chicken Sandwich$15.95

Smoked Tri Tip Dip$20.95

Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich$15.95

Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich$16.95

Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich$16.95

Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.95

Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich$16.95

Rib Sandwich$16.95

Smoked Turkey Sandwich$16.95

Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich$17.95

Salads

House Salad$9.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

Iceberg Wedge$12.95

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad$18.95

Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb$16.95

Pulled Pork Tostada$17.95

BBQ Seared Steak Salad$20.95