Gus's BBQ

500 W 1st St, Claremont
(909) 445-0931

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Memphis Baby Back Ribs Full Rack with Sides of Braised Southern Greens and Creamed Corn
Southern Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Brisket & Pork Combo
The Southern BBQ Meal
Cast Iron Cornbread
Pulled Pork Nachos
Mashed Potatoes
Picnic Platter
Mac N Cheese

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Most Popular
Rib Sandwich
cole slaw, original bbq sauce,roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun
Ribs and Two Meat Combo
your choice of:memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Cast Iron Cornbread
jalapeño jelly and honey butter
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
served with french vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
Deviled Eggs
crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
7oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
Half Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Southern Fried Chicken
half of a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, apple cider gravy

Picked for you
Ribs and Two Meat Combo
your choice of:memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Rib Sandwich
cole slaw, original bbq sauce,roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun
Cast Iron Cornbread
jalapeño jelly and honey butter
Chicken and Two Meat Combo
your choice of: bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
served with french vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping

Appetizers
Cast Iron Cornbread
jalapeño jelly and honey butter
Deviled Eggs
crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
BBQ Quesadilla
smoked mozzarella, fontina, fire roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeño aioli, corn salsa, jicama slaw. choice of: bbq grilled chicken, brisket or pulled pork
Gus's BBQ Sliders
cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli (add a fourth slider +2.25)
Pulled Pork Nachos
three cheese sauce, bbq baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, original bbq sauce
Spicy Smothered Hot Wings
fiery homemade wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles, jicama slaw
Shredded Onion Strings
homemade ranch
Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip
charred salsa, homemadetortilla chips
Texas Queso
poblano chow chow, smoked pork,charred salsa, homemadetortilla chips

Soup and Chili
Bowl Smokehouse Chili
nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeños

Greens
Caesar Salad
romaine & radicchio, grated parmesan, cornbread croutons, parmesan crisp(add grilled or blackened chicken +3.95)(grilled shrimp +5.95
)(grilled or blackened salmon +6.95)
Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette
House Salad
mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, cornbread croutons, louisiana peanut dressing
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced grapes, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette
BBQ Seared Steak Salad
smoked tri-tip, mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette(sub blackened chicken no charge)
Iceberg Wedge
applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing
BBQ Chix Chopped Salad
romaine, mixed greens, jicama, cornsalsa, tomato, red onion, montereyjack, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa,bbq ranch dressing
Blackened Chicken Salad
blackened chicken, mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
Pulled Pork Tostada
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic vinaigrette

Tacos
Border Town Carnitas Tacos
avocado crema, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion

Sandwiches
Rib Sandwich
cole slaw, original bbq sauce,roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun
Smoked Tri Tip Dip
horseradish aioli, fontinacheese, bourbon caramelizedonions, au jus, toasted roll
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich
poblano chow chow, pickled redonion, original bbq sauce, gus'shouse spread, seeded bun
Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich
spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich
cole slaw, pickled red onion,carolina gold, seeded bun
Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich
blackened catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich
fried catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
cajun mayo, pickled relish, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, on toasted grain bread
Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich
nashville dust, spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun

Burgers
Gus's Famous Burger
cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
All American Burger
shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, cheddar cheese, thousand island, sweet pickled relish, toasted bun
The Vegetarian
bbq-soy glaze, arugula, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun

Gus's BBQ Specialties
10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
BBQ Brick Chicken
half of a boneless chicken grilled and brushed with our original bbq sauce
Peppercorn Crusted Angus Tri-Tip
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
Half Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Brisket & Pork Combo
two of our best sellers on one plate
Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
7oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
Half Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Full Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Half/Half Ribs
half rack of St. Louis spare ribs, and half rack of Memphis baby back ribs
Original Smoked Sausage
two of our smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with original bbq sauce
Half/Half Sausage
one of each of our smoked sausage links, grilled and brushed with bbq sauce
7oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
10oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage
two jalapeño smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with our carolina gold bbq sauce

Gus's Combos
Ribs and Two Meat Combo
your choice of:memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Chicken and Two Meat Combo
your choice of: bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken, and two of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Picnic Platter
your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs, and bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken, and one of the following: carolina style pulled pork / texas beef brisket / smoked sausage
Ribs and Chicken Combo
your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs and bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken

Southern Kitchen
Southern Fried Chicken
half of a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, apple cider gravy
Gumbo
chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark roux, white rice, fried okra
Chicken Fried Steak
breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn
Nashville Hot Chicken
boneless southern fried chicken, nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, pickles
Shrimp and Grits
grilled shrimp, jalapeño cheddar Anson Mills grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra
Fried Catfish and Chips
cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce

Signature Sides
Mac N' Cheese
Creamed Corn
Braised Southern Greens
Red Skin Potato Salad
BBQ Baked Beans
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Dirty Rice
Sautéed Green Beans
green beans sautéed in garlic and shallots
French Fries
Jalapeño Cheddar Anson Mills Grits
Coleslaw
Sweet Potato Fries

Desserts
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
served with french vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping

Kid's Menu
Baby Back Ribs
1/3 rack of ribs with BBQ sauce
Mini Cheeseburgers
two plain cheeseburgers
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
Chicken Tenders
served with a side of ranch
Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
cheddar cheese grilled on sourdough bread

Drinks, Shakes & Malts
Fosselman's Shake
french vanilla bean, chocolate, seasonal flavor
Coke
Passion Fruit Iced Tea
Henry Weinhard's Orange Cream Soda
Diet Coke
Ginger Ale
Sprite
Fosselman's Malt
Sweet Tea
Iced Tea
Rootbeer Float

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Recent Reviews

Good BBQ here. Very busy area, particularly on weekends. Serving were substantial and enjoyed everything. Waffle and chicken was delicious. Service staff were very nice. Reservations recommended. Parking free in Parking structure next door.
February 2026
Really good service. I thought the food was mid honestly. Sauces pretty tasty. I had link meal with greens & dirty rice. Deviled eggs were little sweet but not bad. I saw folks getting fried 🍗 🐔 looked fire. Check it out for yourself!!
February 2026
In Claremont College area. Relaxing atmosphere for all ages. Hamburger was great, fries were delicious and the Ranch dressing was very flavorful. The lemonade was sweet and sour enough to make you pucker at first! Salads looked great too!
Service was great and we were not at all rushed when we finished eating. This was a Thursday evening.
February 2026

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Gus's BBQ

500 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 445-0931