Gus's BBQ - Claremont

Name: Gus's BBQ - Claremont
Address: 500 W 1st St, Claremont, CA, United States, 91711
Telephone: (909) 445-0931
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (850)

$30 and under

Barbecue

500 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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Southern BBQ Meal$175.00
*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 ***Southern Chili Crisp sauce contains peanuts
- 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 ***Southern Chili Crisp contains peanuts

Soups

Bowl Smokehouse Chili$9.95
Nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeños
Bowl Pork Chile Verde$9.95
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, applewood smoked bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream your choice of: chopped brisket or pulled pork
- chopped brisket$0.00
- pulled pork$0.00
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$19.95
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$18.95
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$17.95
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$16.95
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$22.95
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$16.95
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$17.95
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$17.95
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$17.95
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$17.95
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$17.95
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$17.95
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$18.95
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, caesar dressing
Iceberg Wedge$12.95
applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad$19.95
romaine, mixed greens, jicama, corn salsa, tomato, red onion, monterey jack, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa, bbq ranch dressing
Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb$17.95
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, ranch vinaigrette
Pulled Pork Tostada$18.95
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, cilantro lime dressing
BBQ Seared Steak Salad$22.95
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$22.95
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$22.95
Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, marinated dates, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette

Tacos

BBQ Brisket Tacos$15.95
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$15.95
avocado crema, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion
- Add Carnitas Taco$6.95
- Add Brisket Taco$6.95

Kids Menu

Mini Cheeseburgers$9.95
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$8.95
- 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$9.95
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$12.95
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$12.95
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
Gus's Mug$11.99

What 850 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Gus's BBQ in Claremont delights with "outstanding" food and service, making it a favorite for BBQ lovers. Guests rave about the "peach don't kill my vibe" drink and attentive servers like Andy and Tyler. The brisket, ribs, and cornbread are highlights, ensuring visitors return for the "great atmosphere" and delicious meals.

850 Reviews

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Sebastian
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Servers good. Chicken on the grill is delicious
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Jessie
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! In everyway….. Food was some of the best BBQ I’ve ever had Service was outstanding…. Food was brought out quickly and every dish looked amazing. Our server was incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that we all had what we needed and our drinks were refilled. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some excellent recommendations that we really enjoyed. One detail (among many others) that stood out to me right away was the quality and presentation of thier kids menu items. Gus’s BBQ is a place that makes you want to come back again and again. In fact we enjoyed it so much that we reserved a table for breakfast tomorrow. If you haven’t been to Gus’s BBQ I would encourage you to put it on the “bucket list”
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Davdrex
Fort Lauderdale2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Will return in the future.
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Bethany
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They were clearly understaffed for the day and while to food was out and well times the tables were not attended to regularly.
Gus's BBQ - ClaremontResponded on May 14, 2025
Thank you for being open to it Bethany, you should get the gift card by end of day today. We look forward to hosting you again!
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Brianna
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Gus’s. Good food, drinks, and service. Andy is our absolute favorite server and we always get seated in his section. This last time we were there he recommended the “peach don’t kill my vibe” drink and it was absolutely delicious.
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James
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was on point, the brisket tacos were great as well as the cornbread appetizer.
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Richard
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was good not great, but the service was excellent. Ribs, and chicken tasty, just not really authentic BBQ. But for the price and ambience it was worth the drive. Really our waitress made the difference, she was thoughtful and pleasant.
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K
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was polite and friendly; Sunday late lunch was (thankfully) not crowded but I think the staff was all at lunch themselves because we had to wait a long while for utensils, drinks/waterand had to grab plates from another table because when we finally got our appetizers, we had no plates; and since the few servers that were around was busy going back&forth to the kitchen for pick-up, we just helped ourselves to plates from an empty table. My cousin didn’t get her drink from the bar (watermelon Aperol spritz) either and even when we changed her drink to another flavor, it still took 15min for her to get the drink. It was a bit chaotic for an “after lunch” but once the servers got their groove, it was ok. The food itself is good. Different BBQ flavor from what we’re accustomed to but good nonetheless. Much more citrus in the sauce but according to my cousins, they enjoyed the baby back ribs, the pulled pork, the brick chicken and the tri-tip…. flavor was all good. The chicken and ribs were a tad dry, but still flavorful. I had the house sliders and it was great! It hit the spot. :) the desserts were good too. Blueberry cobbler was a fave. The SMORES brownie needed more marshmallows but it was yummy (even though the ice cream was all melted by the time it came to our table)….. My friend ordered 2scoops of their expensive ice cream and it was all half melted in the bowl by the time it was served. Plus, they didn’t give us any birthday dessert, even though I reminded them TWICE that we were celebrating 2 birthdays that lunch—my cousin’s and my friend’s. (They’re lucky we were in a good mood and didn’t bother to complain). Next time, I’ll probably try the beef brisket just to see if their cooking is consistent. Pricey for lunch ($250 for 4ppl)but everything is expensive nowadays. Overall, a not-bad experience because the servers were very polite. we still gave our charming server 25% tip in cash. Hopefully their customer service will stay friendly too.
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Lorane
Orange County53 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had to go to Gus's since we ran out of their BBQ sauce. Always love the food
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BING
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time to eat at this location, but 1st time to be sitting outside. It was perfect! Our waiter, Aces, was great! 3 of us had breakfast; 1 had the blackened Salmon salad. The food was fine. The location is great.
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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 4.7 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Gus's Family Meals

Southern BBQ Meal$175.00

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$9.95

Bowl Pork Chile Verde$9.95

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$19.95

All American Burger$18.95

The Vegetarian$17.95

Sandwiches

BBQ Chicken Sandwich$16.95

Smoked Tri Tip Dip$22.95

Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich$16.95

Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich$17.95

Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich$17.95

Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich$17.95

Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich$17.95

Rib Sandwich$17.95

Smoked Turkey Sandwich$17.95

Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich$18.95

Salads

House Salad$9.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

Iceberg Wedge$12.95

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad$19.95

Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb$17.95

Pulled Pork Tostada$18.95

BBQ Seared Steak Salad$22.95

Blackened Chicken Salad$22.95

Blackened Salmon Salad$22.95

Tacos