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
Pulled Pork Nachos
three cheese sauce, bbq baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapeos, original bbq sauce
Deviled Eggs
crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
Gus's Hot Wings
6 wings, choice of wing sauce, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
Gus's BBQ Sliders
cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli (add a fourth slider +2.25)
Shredded Onion Strings
homemade ranch
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
Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip
charred salsa, homemadetortilla chips
Texas Queso
southern chili crisp, homemadetortilla chips
Bowl Smokehouse Chili
nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeos
Soup and Chili
Greens
House Salad
mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, sourdough croutons, louisiana peanut dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine & radicchio, grated parmesan, sourdough croutons, parmesan crisp
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
Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette
Pulled Pork Tostada
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic 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)
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
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced grapes, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette
BBQ Brisket Tacos
original bbq sauce, fire roasted corn pico,ancho salsa, monterey jack, cilantro, pickled red onion
Border Town Carnitas Tacos
avocado crema, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion
Tacos
Sandwiches
Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich
cole slaw, pickled red onion,carolina gold, seeded bun
Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich
poblano chow chow, pickled redonion, original bbq sauce, gusshouse spread, seeded bun
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
Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich
spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich
nashville dust, spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich
fried catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich
blackened 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 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, american cheese, thousand island, toasted bun
The Vegetarian
bbq-soy glaze, lettuce, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
Burgers
Gus's BBQ Specialties
Half Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
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
7oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
10oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
7oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
10oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
Brisket & Pork Combo
two of our best sellers on one plate
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
Original Smoked Sausage
two of our smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with original bbq sauce
Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage
two jalapeo smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with our carolina gold bbq sauce
Half/Half Sausage
one of each of our smoked sausage links, grilled and brushed with bbq sauce
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
Ribs and Chicken Combo
your choice of: memphis baby backs or st. louis spare ribs and bbq brick chicken or southern fried chicken
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
Gus's Combos
Southern Kitchen
Southern Fried Chicken
half of a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, gravy
Nashville Hot Chicken
boneless southern fried chicken, nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, pickles
Fried Catfish and Chips
cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce
Chicken Fried Steak
breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn
Gumbo
chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark roux, white rice, fried okra
Shrimp and Grits
grilled shrimp, jalapeo cheddar Anson Mills grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra
BBQ Loaded Baked Potato
texas queso, chopped brisket, applewood smoked bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
BBQ Baked Beans
Mac N' Cheese
Coleslaw
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Red Skin Potato Salad
Creamed Corn
Braised Southern Greens
Jalapeo Cheddar Anson Mills Grits
Dirty Rice
Sauted Green Beans
green beans sauted in garlic and shallots
Tangy Cabbage
Signature Sides
Desserts
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
served with french vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
Butter Cake
homemade butter cake topped with caramel sauce, blackberries, and brown butter toffee ice cream
S'more Brownie
served on a marshmallow cream and topped with campfire smores ice cream and a graham cracker crumble
Old School Sundae
French vanilla bean ice cream, homemade candied pecans and warm chocolate fudge, topped with vanilla whipped cream
Mini Cheeseburgers
two plain cheeseburgers
Baby Back Ribs
1/3 rack of ribs with BBQ sauce
Chicken Tenders
served with a side of ranch
Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
cheddar cheese grilled on sourdough bread
Kid's Menu
Drinks, Shakes & Malts
Iced Tea
Passion Fruit Iced Tea
Sweet Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer
Rootbeer Float
Fosselman's Shake
french vanilla bean, chocolate, seasonal flavor