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    Gus's Barbecue

    4.0 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    BBQ Brick Chicken and Two Meat Combo
    MeLy P.

    Came here because I was craving some good barbecue, and even after more than six years since my last visit, this place is still just as great. The food is delicious and absolutely worth recommending. The chicken was juicy, the pulled pork was savory, and although I didn't order the ribs, they looked incredible on nearby tables. The tri-tip was a bit on the fatty side, but still packed with flavor. I also love that they have a variety of barbecue sauces right at the table so you can mix things up. Service was awesome. I originally requested bar seating when I made the reservation, but when we arrived and saw how packed it was, we asked if we could switch to a table. They accommodated us right away, which I really appreciated. Our waitress was attentive, quick, and always on top of refills without us having to ask. The drinks were just as impressive. I tried a seasonal cocktail--something like a strawberry corn cake bourbon--and it was super refreshing and unique. Portion sizes are huge, so sharing is definitely an option. And don't skip dessert--it was absolutely worth it. The ambiance feels like a gastropub with a relaxed vibe. It's located in what's considered a packing district area, though it's a bit more low-key compared to others in Orange County. Overall, definitely worth the drive if you're not nearby. I'd happily come back again!

    Carolina Style Pulled Pork with sweet potato fries and Mac& cheese
    Roger R.

    It's been a while since we had been here. They still have the amazing cornbread which started the meal off perfectly. I ordered the pulled pork with a side of sweet potato fries and the Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious and the meat was so tender and tasty. My wife ordered the St. Louis ribs with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and the cream corn. Here again, the meat was so tender and tasty as it fell off the bone. Everything was delicious. We finished with the blueberry cobbler with a scoop of some amazing ice cream. The service was as amazing as the food. Our server, Alicia, was very attentive and friendly, making my wife's birthday lunch very special. Definitely would recommend this restaurant. Great music playing in the background.

    Marc L.

    Corn bread corn bread corn bread. Hint we loved the corn bread. Location is fabulous conveniently located next door to the parking structure with the village accesible for a post meal walk and overall a great place to people watch from a historic building. Sausages were snappy good. Greens and garlic green beans made it very Keto friendly. Deviled eggs very good. Service was a bit off. I think our server was new and struggled to enter the orders into the device, my daughters plate had the incorrect sides and overall took a while to get the staff's attention for the bill and to go containers. The bus staff was more responsive.

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    Patty L.

    Located in an ideal spot with plenty of parking (either on the street or in the structure). You can choose between inside or outside seating. If it gets a little chilly outside, you can ask them to turn on the outdoor heater. Service was attentive with ensuring we didnt go thirsty or if we needed anything else (like extra plates). You can even come solo and they have bar seats inside and outside. On to the food: They have a great variety of options for appetizers. Honestly, looking forward to having some more in the future. We loved the deviled eggs, fried pickles, and cornbread (melt in your mouth). To eat, had the Memphis baby back ribs and smoked tri tip dip. Both tasted great having been seasoned well. The paired coleslaw and Mac and cheese werent anything special tho. Honestly, this place is ideal for meeting with friends to share some appetizers with. They also had several drink options, including cocktails ($14 to $16) and craft beer ($9). I enjoyed their cucumber jalapeño drink.

    Brisket Sandwich and Mac and Cheese
    Kineshia C.

    I absolutely loved this place. Immediately, we were greeted by the General Manager and he made sure that we were taken care of the entire time. It smelled so good when we sat down and I knew we had made the right decision coming here. What's also really nice is that they have a large outdoor seating area that wraps around the restaurant, as well as a decent-sized bar. My sister and I wanted to try out their sandwiches so that's what we did and we both ordered the exact same thing with two different sides: The Texas Prime Brisket Sandwich with macaroni and potato salad. It was so smokey, the portion was large, and with the additional spicy bbq sauce that they had on the table, it provided just the right amount of zing. I'm usually a fan of deviled eggs but I thought this dish was a little too vinegar-y for me so I would skip this one if you're not used to that flavor. The mac and cheese and potato salad were solid. Nothing to brag about but I would order them again. I'll need to try more of their traditional dishes. I really want to come back for their ribs and even more of their sides so I can't wait!

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    Rafeek Y.

    Located in the Claremont Packing House, Gus's BBQ brings true Southern BBQ to the area. The menu includes all the classics like baby back ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and tri-tip. Food was excellent. I did spend a few minutes standing around looking for a hostess when I first walked in but the service was very good once we sat down. Worth a try if you are in the area.

    Smoked Tri-Tip with Braised Southern Greens and mac n cheese.
    Gabie R.

    Food was good, tried tri tip, st louis ribs and the brisket. Brisket was the best in my opinion. Favorite sides were cream corn, greens, garlic mashed potatoes. The mac n cheese was lacking so much flavor and cheese lol. Ordered a blueberry mint lemonade it was ok. We also ordered corn bread for appetizer it was pretty good. Came with honey butter and jalapeno jam but not the best a little dry. Service was pretty good too. Food wasn't amazing but not bad either. For the price I think they should give a little more meat. Side note for picture this is not the amount of meat they give you I took some of my hubby's ribs.

    Blueberry Lemon Sour cocktail (10 stars!)
    Doug B.

    Gus's Barbecue is located on the east side of the Claremont Packing district. Parking is easy as there is a multi-level parking garage right next door. They have plenty of tables and booths inside, as well as seating at the bar with a view out front. Their outdoor patio is as big, if not bigger, than the inside space and has rotating fans above as well as heat lamps for when it's cold. Between the garage structure next door and being on the east side of the building, the patio is probably almost always shaded. It was such a nice day out, I sat out on the patio and you could tell that everyone was enjoying the atmosphere. While waiting for my food, I ordered the Blueberry Lemon Sour (Bourbon, amaretto, blueberry, lemon, vanilla foam, $14). If I didn't like it, it definitely looked good. Similar to my recent appreciation for well balanced Mezcal cocktails, well balanced Bourbon cocktails have also caught my fancy. The Bourbon is the dominant flavor, but the amaretto is not far behind. The lemon and muddled blueberry is in the background. This well balanced cocktail was a home run, and a bargain at only $14. I had the five bone Memphis Baby Back Ribs plate ($25.95), with sides of sautéed green beans and coleslaw. It must have been my lucky day, because my slab actually had six bones. The meat was cooked well, and came off the bone very easily. There was a good amount of meat on the bones, and I probably wouldn't have been able to finish the eight bone option. They have several BBQ sauces on the table. I tried three and liked them all. My favorites in order were the Memphis original (nice sweetness), Kansas City spicy (good spice level with sweetness in the background), and Carolina Gold (mustard forward with a little tang). They provide a wet nap to wipe your hands when you're done. The green beans were not mushy at all, and had great flavor prepared with light butter and garlic. The coleslaw was also very good with just the right amount of dressing which had a little tang. The portion size of the sides was good. My main server Ashley was friendly provided great service. The host who seated me and a few other servers who also delivered food and drink were also very friendly. A manager was walking around to make sure that everybody was enjoying their meal. All the food and drink was excellent. BBQ is expensive these days and both the cocktail and ribs were very reasonably priced. Five stars all the way!

    Elyse O.

    Omg the brisket was so freaking tender u could cut it with your fork. I'm not gonna lie when I saw the fat on there I was like dang man, but it's cooked so well it literally melts in your mouth. The creamed corn, I could eat a big bowl of it. The baked beans are okay, but not bad, just not my fav. All in all 9/10. The service was fantastic also. Heads up, if you're going on the weekend, make a reservation. It's packed! Will definitely be back & want to try their brunch!

    BBQ Brisket Tacos
    Coco G.

    Enjoyed a Labor Day brunch here--glad we reserved a booth inside because it was already 90 degrees at noon. We ordered the tritip with garlic mashed potatoes and braised string beans and pulled pork tostada. Perfectly cooked tender meat and good tangy flavors. Most outdoor seating has at least an umbrella for shade. Staff were rushing around because it was busy, yet they also managed to be attentive and helpful.

    BBQ Loaded Baked Potato with Pulled Pork
    Adrienne Z.

    Met up with friends for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night. Gus's Barbeque had mixed reviews, but that has never stopped us before! I wouldn't say I'm a BBQ expert, but I do know good food when I taste it! And I taste-bud-verified excellence tonight. Our reservation was for a table on the patio because that morning the restaurant was already booked up for indoor seating. The restaurant sits right next to the parking structure, which means a built-in audience of foot traffic, car alarms, and the occasional well-timed car horn for dramatic effect. We ordered drinks while waiting for the rest of our party. The temperature outside kept dropping so we requested to move to a table under the heater. This could of went south but our waitress was accommodating. It took a minute but we made it happen. I didn't know what to order. I didn't want a salad, and I definitely didn't want to eat with my fingers, so I went out of the box and ordered the BBQ Loaded Baked Potato with no Texas Queso and added pulled pork. It was delicious, the portion was perfect, and the potato itself was fluffy and creamy like a warm hug from a carb loving grandma. My only critique would be I wish it had more bacon on top because I'm certifiably obsessed with bacon! My husband ordered the Memphis baby back ribs, and he devoured them like a man on a mission. They must have been good. It comes with two sides and he doubled-up on the French fries. So to my benefit I did eat some of his French fries. The French fries were addicting really crispy and flavorful. My friend had the Texas prime beef brisket sandwich. It looked really good I need to come back to give it a try. I would also like to try the Mac n cheese and corn bread. So this review will have to be continued!!! All in all, Gus's Barbeque delivered a night out with friends that was equal parts deliciousness and laughter. If you're looking for a solid bite, a patio vibe, and a menu with many options this place is a yes from this crew!

    The picture of my chicken and waffles and my wife's blueberry pancake Yum Yum
    Mark S.

    I had a delicious chicken and waffle breakfast here the chicken was fabulous and the waffle is just right. My wife had a beautiful blueberry pancake and it was moist and delicious. The service was professional and friendly. Jay and DeAndre were excellent. I'll come back again.

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    Marshay D.

    My first time at the Claremont location and I love it!! The vibe is really nice and gives you a vacation vibe how one side of the bar is outside. We sat at the bar inside and it was very nice. We had very good service with a server I think name was Dana or Deena. Very good service and super attentive with good personality. For my drinks I ordered the Mai tai and sangria and it was my first time trying their Mai Tai's and they were really good and not too much sugar. For food options we ordered the honey wings and artichoke dip that was very good and fresh. Everything tasted really well. It's a good location to come to and grab a drink and enjoy the vibe. It's in downtown Claremont and very clean modern area. I will come back to this location for sure! I had a good time and great atmosphere! -Marshay

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    Food and service was excellent. The ambience was mellow and not too loud. Perfect atmosphere for a quick bite or date night.

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    Yes, food was good m, service was great as well. I tired the Brisket, Mac n cheese and sweet potatoes

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    Do y'all have a corking fee by chance? In case that I'd like to bring a bottle or two in for a friend's bday

    Hello Andrew, you are welcome to bring in bottles of wine, our corkage fee is $20 per bottle. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with.

    Do you do family meals to go? And do you do anything special for the Holidays?

    Hi there! Here is a copy of our catering menu to review: https://guss-bbq.popmenu.com/files/guss-cateringbooklet-oct2022-pdf.pdf… Read more

    Are there any plant-based/vegan items on the menu? Or vegetarian offerings that can be modified? We have friends celebrating and would love to be a part of the celebration, too!

    Hello Yelitza, Our menu does not have any vegan entree options, but some of our salads and our guacamole appetizer can be made vegan. I hope this helps.

    The picnic platter, is it good for 3 people to share?

    Hi Celene, Everything on our menu is portioned out for one person. The picnic platter does happen… Read more

    Are there a la carte options for the meats?

    We do not provide a la carte options for our meats on the dine in or take out menus. We do, however, offer these options on our catering menu for which we ask orders be placed at least 72 hours in advance.

    Will you guys be bringing back your brunch menu post Covid ?! :(

    Hi Melissa, Thank you for your question. We hope to be able to bring back our brunch menu in the… Read more

    Is there outdoor dining?

    Yes with social distancing measures in place

    Plans on adding WiFi?

    Hi Dave, We do not have public wifi at this time, but we'll keep your suggestion in mind! Thanks!

    When can I have BEEF RIBS on Wednesday?

    Hi Trish! Currently, we only offer the beef rib special on Mondays, but we're glad you're a fan!

    Do they accept reservations?

    Yes we do! You can search for availability online through our website, or you can call the restaurant directly and our Host can assist with making a reservation.… Read more

    Does this location have a private room for parties?

    No not to my knowledge.

    What are your breakfast menu hours?

    Hey there! We serve breakfast Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am to 2pm. See you there!

    Can dogs sit in the patio?

    Yes! We are a pupper-friendly patio!

    When is happy hour?

    3pm-6pm

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