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    Mission BBQ

    4.3 (270 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MISSION BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Indoor seating and military memorabilia.
    Lisa W.

    Been to this location countless times and have always been greeted by the friendly employees. Love listening to music and looking around at all the military memorabilia while dining on quality food. Love this restaurant!

    Lean brisket with cornbread, potato salad and cole slaw.
    Conrad L.

    I went there a few hours after completing a 10-mile road race. I was starving when I entered and was stuffed when I left. Initially I was skeptical cause they're a nationwide chain (this was my first visit) and there are so many amazing BBQ joints that are owned and operated by independent proprietors. Well I had an amazing meal will recommend to others.

    Hawaiian steak
    Wendy Y.

    It's hard not to love Mission BBQ when the staff pour their hearts into making sure you have a great time here! My friends and I couldn't leave Virginia without having some great BBQ. We were so excited to try Mission and felt great supporting a business that gives back to service members. Their decorations honor the memories of those who have served. Staff are very invested in ensuring you have a great time. I wanted to try their special Hawaiian steak but when I asked to have it medium rare, the cashier told me, it's seared for a little longer to give it that char to compliment its flavor. He offered to cook it medium rare for me anyway, but I deferred since I wanted to go with the chef's suggestion. My giant 12 oz steak platter came with cole slaw and a hefty hunk of corn bread. It was definitely more than I could handle. The steak had that great charred BBQ flavor and sweet/savory Hawaiian marinade on the outer edges, but the middle was a little dry for my liking. I still found myself enjoying the juicyness and fatty edges, but found myself reaching for one of the varieties of BBQ sauces when it came to the middle. Speaking of the sauces, they are so generous with allowing you to use as much sauce as you please! There are so six different varieties that you can grab and bring back to your table. We had a lot of fun sampling then. While my steak was good, the brisket was absolute perfection. I don't even like brisket that much, but this brisket was so tender, fatty, and just melted in your mouth. Words escape me as I try to describe how luxurious the brisket tasted, the juicy strips just seem to almost dissolve in y our mouth. Long story short, the brisket is a must try and you can't go wrong with a platter so you can pair the meat with some buttery corn bread and cole slaw. Mission definitely fulfills its mission of serving hearty BBQ with love.

    Jalapeño sausage, brisket and pulled pork
    Chad V.

    I see mission BBQ akin to what Outback is to steakhouses. The BBQ is decent, reasonably priced and gets the job done, but isn't a place to brag to your friends about. Some hits and misses trying most of the menu. The jalapeño sausage is tasty, I just wish they served the link whole rather than in halves to preserve the juices. The cheesy potatoes were also a winner. Really more creamy than cheesy, but I liked them all the same. St. Louis ribs were tender and falling off the bone with good flavor. That was the best meat of our meal. The misses were the brisket and pulled pork, which both suffered from being too dry and not having much in terms of seasoning. The spare ribs also missed the Mark with lack of seasoning and were nowhere near as tender as the St Louis version. Mission BBQ probably won't win any accolades, but will get the job done if you need a BBQ fix,

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    The food is delicious and love the atmosphere. I love if you sign up for emails they'll send you a free side or dessert sometimes.

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    Food is always the same no matter which location we visit. Service is quick and professional. Ambiance fit the statement of the chain.

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    It's a fine place for some good barbecue. The atmosphere that they provide makes the meal more enjoyable.

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    Great atmosphere. Friendliest staff on planet Earth. BEST BBQ IN C-VILLE. It stands head and shoulders above all Restaurants in C-ville.

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    World class bbq and sides. Patriotic people. We love the smoked salmon. Pulled pork. And. Brisket.

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    The BBQ was wonderful! I loved the smoked turkey, and my husband loved the brisket. The sides were very good! The service was excellent!

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    Their mac and cheese is the best I have had since moving to Cville 10 years ago! And the staff/owners are super friendly. Love this place!

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    This is my new favorite joint. Ordered the power steak bowl…read moreand it was delicious. I love all the elements combined together...I also ordered the spicy shawarma pita chips which were excellent. I definitely will continue to make my way through the menu.

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