Mission BBQ is great "fast-food" bbq. The food is always super fresh, the workers are extremely friendly, and the service is wonderful. The restaurant is all about honoring veterans, and pictures/patches on the walls are all donated from local veterans (or their families). Any first responder or veteran gets a discount or treat! The NC Style pulled pork sandwich is a pulled pork sandwich with Cole slaw on top. This is my go-to, especially because the sweetness of the Cole slaw blends perfectly with the pulled pork and bbq sauce (that I put on it). Plus, it seems like a great deal because you're essentially getting a "side" with the sandwich. The brisket comes moist (more fatty) or lean (less fatty) depending on what you prefer. Either one is super juicy and delicious. No matter what time of year, the cobbler is amazing. They change cobbler flavors but ALL of them are delightful. read more

Mission BBQ - Sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great experience! My first time was five months ago in Pennsylvania and everyone was very nice, especially when I let him know it was my first time. I think to this location and everyone was just as nice from the front counter to the staff that comes injects on you while you're eating. Food was excellent quality, dining room was very clean, and can't wait to come back again! read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork, cornbread, collard greens, pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, banana pudding, fries - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Pulled pork was very good Had a Smokey flavor and very lean . The pulled chicken was pretty good but the pork was the star here. Cornbread was very dry Cole slaw was fine nothing focal Side salad was fresh Service was friendly Order at front , then seat yourself they bring the food. Will try biscuit next time read more

Food is always fantastic but of course the TLC given by the workers is exceptional. Love you guys!!

This place is terrible! Meat is very dry and flavorless. There are 6 sauces and they are all awful! How anyone can rate this place well is beyond me. Even the fries were soggy! Don't waste your money!!! read more

This was unexpectedly some of the most delicious BBQ I've had in awhile! The brisket can be ordered lean or more fatty and I was happy with my fatty selection. I skipped the bun for gluten free purposes so just ate a big ol' pile of meat and it had incredible flavors! So tender too. They have several sauces to choose from at their tables. But people who need to eat gluten free like myself, beware! Be sure to go online and check out their gluten free menu in advance! I did not do this and ended up consuming one of their sauces with gluten, the Texas Twang one. And unfortunately suffered the consequences in the days following. I wish the person taking our order would have mentioned they have that GF menu available...she had made it sound like gluten free was so easy and not a biggie at their restaurant. I'm glad though that overall eating gluten free here is easy. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived and thanked for coming as we left. We were impressed by that friendliness because you don't get that everywhere these days. I would gladly return, but now using caution and referring to the gluten free menu. read more

Talk about amazing service here! The dark haired girl working around the tables greeting everyone was so delightful and friendly. She did not have a name tag. She always checked on everyone to make sure their meals were great. She asked us if we had been to Mission before and we stated no. She proceeded to breakdown the bbq sauces. She then came back with 6 samples of their sides and let us know that she appreciated us picking Mission and hope we enjoyed everything's My hubby ordered the pulled chicken sandwich and I sampled it and the sides and they were great. We really loved the potato salad and the Mac and cheese the most and it was just such a surprise to get such a generous sample of all of their sides. Definitely check them out for their bbq and their service. Talk about amazing! read more

Mission BBQ - They gave us the app side samples free bc it was our first visit. The potato salad and Mac and cheese was our faves. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Fast food with that slow cooking, love taste from a southern joint!!! This place was absolutely amazing! it was clean we were taken care of right away. Our food was ready in five minutes or less and it tasted incredibly good. The prices are great we had for sides, collard greens. They were perfect baked mac & cheese. They were perfect cornbread. It was delicious baked beans. It was delicious and caramel apple cobbler. I had two meats smoked brisket and pulled pork. Josh had smoked chicken wings. it was like 12 fat delicious wings for like 12 to 14 bucks. Everything just taste amazing Josh had a Coke. I had a beer and it was incredibly cheap for something that tastes that good. it also had a lot of military history around. The walls felt like I was in a museum. It's just such a great little spot. read more

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Ok more than likely I'm giving this bbq spot 4 stars for their delicious brisket I mean it was moist, tender, and very flavorful. We had pulled pork and sausage which were your basic bbq tastes and flavor. The Mac and cheese was the other star of the show at this sitting, and the cornbread was your basic cornbread. Ambiance was ok, and service well let's just say I'm cutting this review short so I can give them another shot before I judge with more detail. Food (some items) 8.5 Ambience 7.0 for bbq place Service (on hold for now). read more

Went here today as I have been craving bbq. We got the brisket sandwich, fries, and coleslaw. It was fantastic! The brisket was tender, juicy, and seasoned perfectly. I hope it's always this good. Fries were also above average. I hope it's always this good. I wish they had some pickled onions or something like that, but hey I can always add that to my leftovers at home! The lady who took our orders was awesome and I could see she cared about everyone being happy in her restaurant. Great dining room! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket sandwich hand cut fries! Wow!!!!! Amazing - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The food, properly prepared and always delicious. You can't miss getting any of their entrées. You will be delighted. My knock? The side sizes are a joke. To small to be an actual size. Considering that beans ans coleslaw are very inexpensive to make, I dont know why the dool them out with an eye dropper. The value in price paid exists for their meats, but the size lacks to be the same. Good Que. Good service. Great mission. read more

Came for a quick lunch. And good bbq. The restaurant wants that busy. So the food was fast and the atmosphere was great, had great clean restrooms. And friendly staff read more

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Mission BBQ isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience built on honor, discipline, and real American respect. And Kendall & Colleen embodies that perfectly. The moment they greeted me, I knew I wasn't dealing with average customer service. They went above and beyond with a level of professionalism you rarely see anymore. Great food, incredible atmosphere, and exceptional service delivered by people who actually care. This place earns five stars every single time. read more

My wife just stopped by the mission BBQ on University Dr at 330pm on a Tuesday. We parked open3d the doors and stepped in to the wonderful smell of BBQ... and the yelling of 2 employees from a counter across the restaurant of "WE'RE CLOSED!!" I tried to ask why, when the sign out from clearly says open 11am-9pm, but before I could, they screamed out We're Closed, yet again. If you have to close early because of problem, 1) lock your doors, 2) post a sign on said doors to let people know, 3) if you haven't done 1 and 2, be courteous enough to have someone walk over and saysomething like "I'm so sorry, but we are closed during normal operating hours because (insert reason here). So, now we were not be recommending them to anyone and advising family, friends and followers to avoid the chain at all costs. read more

The Beef brisket was extremely salty. The green beans were salty. The only thing I could eat was the cornbread. The salt was so overbearing it burnt my lips and throat. I have dined here previously and it was so delicious!!! Everything . I don't know what was wrong today. Service was ok. The decor was interesting. Military! Also I think the meals were overpriced. read more

I hate to even leave this review, because I've had many great experiences at this location. That being said we had a really gross experience tonight. I was hosting a Veterans Day dinner, and ordered a platter. Salad had a living slug in it. Person ran to the trash can to puke. Which forced another person to puke. Then no more than 30 seconds later. A long brown hair was pulled from another veteran's mouth while eating the green beans... forcing another person to almost puke. Apparently there is some food sensitivity amongst this group. As mentioned I've never had such an experience here. And to this places credit, they refunded the order instantly over the phone. I have no ill will but I believe 12 veteran customers have been permanently lost. I hope this is a freak incident but I felt obligated to share. read more

Mission BBQ - Hair in green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Newish location The décor at each Mission BBQ honors the heroes that make up the branches of the military and First Responders. It is a good reminder. As soon as we walked in someone at a register waved to show us where to go. This is an order at the counter place where they call your name when your food is ready. We arrived unprepared and spent a few minutes looking over the overhead menu. They offer all the usual meats and most of the sides you would expect at a BBQ place, and turkey. I selected their Pulled Pork with a side of Baked Beans. While we waited for our food, which only took a few minutes, I got to look at the clean organized area behind the counter where the trays of food are assembled. The entire restaurant looks like it recently opened, even though it has been 5 months. A well kept place. With our food, we headed to a table. A roll of paper towels and a sixpack of BBQ sauces waited for us. We spent the rest of our time eating our food, sampling the various sauces, each with its own distinctive flavor. My favorite was their sweet Memphis Belle. The pulled pork did need sauce. Liked the food, definitely liked the place. The country music playing in the background even seemed appropriate. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

From the moment we walked in, this was a great place! You order at the counter and the young lady offered to explain the ordering process and let us know everything is à la carte. I ordered the brisket sandwich and was asked if I wanted it lean or more moist. Of course got it moist! I got the xxl meal that included a drink and 2 sides for 8.49 more.......soooo worth it! The brisket is one of the best I've ever had and piled high on the bun......I have 2 slices waiting in my fridge. This was my first time there and told them so when I ordered. Was so surprised when Leeann came to our table and offered us a taste of the sides we didn't order and a dessert as well! Every side we had was delicious! Try them all! She also asked if we would like to try any of the bbq we didn't order so we tried the ribs......fall off the bone tender. They offer 6 different bbq sauces from sweet to hot and they are all great. This is my new favorite restaurant! And the banana pudding is the perfect ending! read more

The hospitality here is amazing but add great food and your full and happy We wanted to grab a bite before going to see the Christmas lights at UTC. When we walked in we were suddenly greeted and was amazed by all the artwork and history on the walls definitely took us a minute to soak it all in. We got in line pretty quickly to order we ordered sampler's and we were even able to try some of the meats they had at the counter. We got our food pretty quickly afterwards and the sweet Nordina was able to help us the whole way through even got my sweet babies to cookies and it made their whole entire night!!! and we will definitely be coming back to this place I'd also like to add for moms I'm not sure about the mens bathroom but the changing table was lowered for safety so that was neat read more

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My husband and I had lunch. The food was dry and tasteless. I had the ribeye for $15.99. There was no marbling. It was overcooked and my mouth hurts from trying to chew the meat. My husband's brisket that was ordered moist was very dry. The corn bread was so dry I thought it was stale. We used to love Mission BBQ, but this was a waste of $42.64. read more

Choices on portions is the key. In the mood for some brisket, some pulled pork, and some baby back ribs? How about all 3 to share with an order of fresh cut fries and a pint of coleslaw? Oh, did I mention fresh corn bread too! This was a delicious meal that didn't break the wallet. Love their mission to support law enforcement and military service personnel. The food is fresh and with 6 different barbecue sauces to choose, both of us truly enjoyed our shared dishes. The combo meal is a great selection for sharing, so enjoy. read more

Mission BBQ - Combo with fresh cut fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Our first time eating at Mission BBQ in Sarasota, FL Omar was so welcoming and helpful food was delicious, perfectly cooked meats..amazing variety of different sauces.. Paloma did a great job waiting on us, we will definitely return. read more

The barbecue here is the real deal. Items made from scratch. Founders traveled the Deep South to find best recipes and cooking techniques for their barbecue. You can tell these people love good food. Truly excellent! Nice vibe in the restaurant. Happy employees, nice decor, clean, obviously a place that takes pride in its food. Focus on veterans and first responders gives the place a great "why" to accompany the awesome food. "Jamie" was amazing. Made us feel like family. She took real pride in her work and the food. Order anything! This place is fantastic! read more

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We stopped here while visiting Sarasota Florida. The food was absolutely delicious. Love the pulled pork. Our service our waitress was so nice and had such an upbeat attitude. Love the ambience. Definitely Return read more

I'm from Texas, bbq central! I loved the brisket at Mission Bbq. Sarasota. It was so tender it melted in your mouth, & smoked to perfection. I thought the 4 small pieces I received was a small serving for the price. And I paid extra for the delicious corn bread. It's a must try though! read more

The cornbread is the best I've had. Meat was juicy and delicious. It's nice to see support for our service members. Lots of patches. Saw one for St Paul PD which makes me happy because that's who my brother wears the uniform for. Nice casual dining experience read more

Good BBQ! Manager came over to the table to check on dinner as well. I'll be back for sure.

Stopped today for dinner and was greeted by the mouth watering smoky smell of meat as soon as I walked in. Place was not busy, got right up to the counter to order. I chose to go with the 2 meat platter with a side of fries and a water. Came to around $16, which, considering our current economy isn't too bad. Especially since I got brisket and pulled pork. I took one star off because the girl at the register looked about as excited as someone on their way to get a tooth pulled. In fact, I felt I was inconveniencing her by placing an order. Anyhow, my food arrived quite quickly, and the meat was tender, hot and juicy. Fries were great and the cornbread was especially good. Don't remember it being as moist as it was this visit. Sauces are really good as well and the place looked clean. If you are one of those weirdos that thinks police and our military are the problem, then you will need to find barbecue elsewhere. The walls are FILLED with pictures of men and women in all areas of our armed forces and also first responders. Highly recommend! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, pulled pork, cornbread and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Mike Riley was very very welcoming it was me and my brothers first time here we came because we had a card for a free sandwich, he welcomed us and we had a good conversation and he had us try all of the sides so we know what to get next time this place is very underground and slept on the prices are also amazing and they have many unique sauces and everything is very organized everything in here is perfect the service the price the drinks it's clean home made drinks read more

Mission BBQ - The sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The food is some of the best steak from a restaurant. The Mac and cheese is delicious. Server was a jokester. Overall pretty delicious.

My father and I are from New Jersey, and we were visiting Florida for business. We stopped in this location thinking it would be great for lunch. We were wrong, it was amazing!! Beyond the food, which was top of the line bbq (that brisket made my day), what made this restaurant special was their commitment to their cause, and especially the staff. Jamie and Leanne took the time to spend with us to explain the menu, tell us how much we would enjoy it from their personal experience, advised us what to eat based on our preferences, and spend time to get to know us as we all shared our stories. You could see how much they cared about where they worked, and also us as their customers. My dad and I agreed to make a stop in there every time we end up in Florida, not only for the food, but also to hopefully bump into them again to say hi and enjoy their kindness again. We hope you get to read this and just wanna say thank you for your warmth, and the delicious bbq! read more

I've had this on my list to try for months. It's a fast casual restaurant where you order at the front counter, find your place, and grab your food once your name is called. On the menu you can chose your protein, sides and beverages to make your own custom meal. A handful of sauces are available at every table so you can find your favorite one - they have spicy and sweet choices. The meats had a decent smoky taste to it. Prices were average for BBQ - it takes time to smoke the meats so it cost a little more than other cuisines. The restaurant was pretty clean when we went and had plenty of seating. The walls were decorated with local memorabilia. Overall it was a good experience. I'll probably go back when craving some quick bbq. read more

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I came here expecting great and saucy barbeque, but what I got was dry and average meat. I ordered the spare ribs and made it an XL combo, giving me a drink and one side. My total was over $20! Unacceptable for fast food. They say they make everything fresh here, but my ribs were ready within two minutes, so my guess was they were just sitting around somewhere. The ribs were not very meaty, but they were tasty. Definitely not worth $20. I don't think I will return here. read more

Mission BBQ - Front counter - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great chain BBQ in Florida - reminds me a bit of a Rudy's in Texas. Has great service from Paloma who overheard us at the table talking about wishing to try the other sides and brought over samples of each of them. The have 6 different BBQ sauces - the Florida Gator Bite was an interesting surprise. Very military/first responder themed with lots of donated pictures of both hanging on their wall and they sing the National Anthem every day at noon. read more

What a wonderful restaurant !! Food is awesome and the menu and service is outstanding ! Great atmosphere and enjoyable! If you like good bbq this place is for you ! Especially generous to vets and first responders ! read more

This is my favorite BBQ place. The food is fantastic, and the service is top-notch. I can wait to come back for my Amazing baby back ribs and burnt ends. Jamie, god bless you for all your kindness and assistance with our big family order. Mission BBQ is lucky to have you. read more

Mission BBQ - brisk ribs and brisk ribs in a plastic container - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I applaud the courtesy and kindness received at this location. As a veteran, it is nice to see a business take care of you. I will definitely recommend this place. The food was very good and the service was way above standard. The free dessert for veterans is very much appreciated. The walls in each location I have been contain many pictures and memorabilia of veterans and first responders. I can't help but shed a tear for those that we have lost. Keep the mission going! read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork, turkey, Mac n cheese, brisket, baked beans and corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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First time trying this place and I was not disappointed. Great friendly service. Smoked brisket is a must try, smokey and moist. Ribs are almost fall of the bone, also very tasty. Must try all the sauces. Baked bean is very good, too. For dessert the sweet potato pies is delicious, not your typical round pie, must try. read more

The food was amazing, the Pulled pork and cold slaw was amazing. Will be 100% back for more. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The food was great but the customer service better!! The staff went out of their way to explain the menu and answer our questions. Several times while we ate, different members of the staff came by and gave us samples from the menu and asked about our experience in a very friendly customer first manner. Very refreshing to see an entire staff with the same outstanding customer oriented attitude! In the same mission! It made dining a real pleasure! This is our new 'go to' place. read more