Gus’s Barbecue Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the Menu at Gus’s Barbecue

Step into Gus’s Barbecue, a Southern gem located in Claremont, CA, and get ready for a culinary BBQ experience. The menu is a delightful amalgamation of traditional flavors with a modern twist. Start with the warm Cast Iron Cornbread, perfectly paired with jalapeño jelly and honey butter, or dive into the outrageous Pulled Pork Nachos—a flavor explosion with three cheeses and toppings galore.

For main courses, the Southern Fried Chicken and Memphis Baby Back Ribs are standout favorites, both embodying juicy perfection. Each dish is designed to be enjoyed leisurely, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual brunches. With options for vegans and vegetarians, as well as an extensive beverage list, Gus's ensures there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, prepare for a hearty, satisfying meal that leaves you craving more!

Appetizers

Cast Iron Cornbread

jalapeo jelly and honey butter

$10.79

Pulled Pork Nachos

three cheese sauce, bbq baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapeos, original bbq sauce

$19.19

Deviled Eggs

crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning

$10.79

Gus's Hot Wings

6 wings, choice of wing sauce, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing

$16.79

Gus's BBQ Sliders

cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli (add a fourth slider +2.25)

$16.79

Shredded Onion Strings

homemade ranch

$9.59

BBQ Quesadilla

smoked mozzarella, fontina, fire roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeo aioli, corn salsa. choice of: bbq grilled chicken, brisket or pulled pork

$17.99

Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip

charred salsa, homemadetortilla chips

$15.59

Texas Queso

southern chili crisp, homemadetortilla chips

$13.19

Bowl Smokehouse Chili

nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeos

$10.79

Soup and Chili

Greens

House Salad

mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, sourdough croutons, louisiana peanut dressing

$11.99

Caesar Salad

romaine & radicchio, grated parmesan, sourdough croutons, parmesan crisp

$15.59

Iceberg Wedge

applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing

$15.59

BBQ Chix Chopped Salad

romaine, mixed greens, jicama, cornsalsa, tomato, red onion, montereyjack, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa,bbq ranch dressing

$21.59

Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb

smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette

$19.19

Pulled Pork Tostada

mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic vinaigrette

$20.39

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)

$23.99

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

$23.99

Blackened Salmon Salad

Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced grapes, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette

$23.99

BBQ Brisket Tacos

original bbq sauce, fire roasted corn pico,ancho salsa, monterey jack, cilantro, pickled red onion

$16.79

Border Town Carnitas Tacos

avocado crema, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion

$16.79

Tacos

Sandwiches

Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich

cole slaw, pickled red onion,carolina gold, seeded bun

$17.99

Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich

poblano chow chow, pickled redonion, original bbq sauce, gusshouse spread, seeded bun

$20.39

Rib Sandwich

cole slaw, original bbq sauce,roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun

$19.19

Smoked Tri Tip Dip

horseradish aioli, fontinacheese, bourbon caramelizedonions, au jus, toasted roll

$22.79

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli

$17.99

Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich

spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun

$19.19

Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich

nashville dust, spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun

$19.19

Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich

fried catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun

$19.19

Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich

blackened catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun

$19.19

Smoked Turkey Sandwich

cajun mayo, pickled relish, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, on toasted grain bread

$17.99

Gus's Famous Burger

cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli

$21.59

All American Burger

shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, american cheese, thousand island, toasted bun

$20.39

The Vegetarian

bbq-soy glaze, lettuce, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun

$19.19

Burgers

Gus's BBQ Specialties

Half Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs

brushed with our original bbq sauce

$34.79

Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs

brushed with our original bbq sauce

$41.99

Half Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs

brushed with our original bbq sauce

$34.79

Full Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs

brushed with our original bbq sauce

$41.99

Half/Half Ribs

half rack of St. Louis spare ribs, and half rack of Memphis baby back ribs

$41.99

7oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket

dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours

$28.79

10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket

dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours

$32.39

7oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork

smoked low & slow with our signature rub

$26.39

10oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork

smoked low & slow with our signature rub

$29.99

Brisket & Pork Combo

two of our best sellers on one plate

$32.39

BBQ Brick Chicken

half of a boneless chicken grilled and brushed with our original bbq sauce

$28.79

Peppercorn Crusted Angus Tri-Tip

glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium

$31.19

Original Smoked Sausage

two of our smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with original bbq sauce

$20.39

Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage

two jalapeo smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with our carolina gold bbq sauce

$20.39

Half/Half Sausage

one of each of our smoked sausage links, grilled and brushed with bbq sauce

$20.39

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

$39.59

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

$37.19

Ribs and Chicken Combo

your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs and bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken

$39.59

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

$44.39

Gus's Combos

Southern Kitchen

Southern Fried Chicken

half of a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, gravy

$24.95

Nashville Hot Chicken

boneless southern fried chicken, nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, pickles

$25.95

Fried Catfish and Chips

cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce

$21.59

Chicken Fried Steak

breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn

$26.39

Gumbo

chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark roux, white rice, fried okra

$24.95

Shrimp and Grits

grilled shrimp, jalapeo cheddar Anson Mills grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra

$25.19

BBQ Loaded Baked Potato

texas queso, chopped brisket, applewood smoked bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream

$19.49

French Fries

$7.15

Sweet Potato Fries

$8.35

BBQ Baked Beans

$5.95

Mac N' Cheese

$6.95

Coleslaw

$5.95

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$5.95

Red Skin Potato Salad

$5.95

Creamed Corn

$6.95

Braised Southern Greens

$5.95

Jalapeo Cheddar Anson Mills Grits

$6.95

Dirty Rice

$6.95

Sauted Green Beans

green beans sauted in garlic and shallots

$5.95

Tangy Cabbage

$5.95

Signature Sides

Desserts

Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler

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

$10.79

Butter Cake

homemade butter cake topped with caramel sauce, blackberries, and brown butter toffee ice cream

$10.79

S'more Brownie

served on a marshmallow cream and topped with campfire smores ice cream and a graham cracker crumble

$10.79

Old School Sundae

French vanilla bean ice cream, homemade candied pecans and warm chocolate fudge, topped with vanilla whipped cream

$7.99

Mini Cheeseburgers

two plain cheeseburgers

$10.79

Baby Back Ribs

1/3 rack of ribs with BBQ sauce

$15.59

Chicken Tenders

served with a side of ranch

$10.79

Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese

$9.59

Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast

$11.99

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

cheddar cheese grilled on sourdough bread

$10.79

Kid's Menu

Drinks, Shakes & Malts

Iced Tea

$3.25

Passion Fruit Iced Tea

$3.25

Sweet Tea

$3.25

Coke

$3.25

Diet Coke

$3.25

Sprite

$3.25

Ginger Ale

$3.25

Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer

$3.95

Rootbeer Float

$6.95

Fosselman's Shake

french vanilla bean, chocolate, seasonal flavor

$6.95

Fosselman's Malt

$6.95