Good ! Standard commercial q! Just wish it was hot ! They let it stand on the counter and it gets could quickly ! Always nice people ! The point is legit ! Pork was hot today ! Ambiance is good read more

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I think the food here is pretty good. I know there's some political aspects of their business not everyone agrees about but I'm not that tapped into that angle so I won't comment on it. For a dine in experience they have good bbq probably the best I've had in cville so I'd be back. The restaurant is decorated with football and military memorabilia with nods to local firefighters and likely police departments as well. They definitely lean into an "army family" aesthetic. Their customer service is top notch and everyone who works there is very polite. This is definitely a "yes maam yes sir" type of restaurant. The food is great and I was actually surprised at the prices. I remember feeling like they were absurd while ago but we are for two for $15 each and had plenty. We shared a 2 meat platter with the brisket and pulled pork and made it an XXL combo that came with a side and a drink. Got us to about $22 and then added a side of mac and cheese and a bottled drink so we got to about $30 even for 2. The brisket and pulled pork are fantastic. Iv had Nashville BBQ so it's kinda hard to compete but this is probably the best I've had in Charlottesville. The meats are all good I personally prefer a bit more flavor but they're at least a 4/5. The sides were literally all great. The baked beans are prob the best I've had. The Mac is solid prob a 4/5 same with the corn pudding. The platter comes with a complimentary side of cornbread. This was a 2/5 (too dry and crumbly for us). The house sauces are all amazing and they have PLENTY of choices (I think 6 altogether inspired from different regions which is cool). We did not have leftovers - it was good portion for 2 people but we didn't feel stuffed or have extra so if you're SUPER hungry just add some extra sides. The food is good and for the price we would definitely be back! read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork, brisket, baked beans, mac and cheese, corn pudding and corn bread. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I'm visiting Virginia for a wedding that is catered by Mission BBQ. I was helping the family set up for the wedding when the young man named Charlie from Mission BBQ asked to help me set up. Not only did they serve great food but that young man went above and beyond to give me a hand when I didn't expect it. Thanks Mission. read more

Burger was delish! David was so helpful and kind! From out of town, made to feel right at home! Thanks! read more

Mission BBQ - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Great bbq but you can tell it's a chain. It misses that homey feel that you get from local bbq places. The food is great though and I love the sauce options. read more

Let me first start off by saying I'm from Houston, Texas...I'm a Texas girlie so I know my BBQ. Now with that being said this wasn't the worst food; but I wouldn't come back if I had to pay. The sides were amazing though, I must give them that. I had the Mac and Cheese, The green beans and one of the cooks let me try the greens that I happened to miss on the menu and they were all a 10/10!!! I mean they were AMAZING!! The sausage was good (a lil dry) and the brisket...baby I asked for fatty brisket (and I always have to tell ppl I mean the part you'd probably not eat lol, don't judge me) and I swear they gave me the driest leanest slices they could find lol. Now I love the variety of sauces that was dope although me being a Tx girlie "if I need sauce, that means it ain't smoked right or is lacking something" but that's just me. If you're not from the south (which my date ain't) you'd love this place!!! As for my southerners you'd enjoy the sides and the sweet tea. Oh and I tried my date's shredded chicken (another odd choice) and it tasted like baked bbq chicken...oh and the cornbread was dry as hell!! Tasty but like eating a biscuit from Popeyes But anyways the service was great!!! The sides were amazing but the actual bbq left a lot to be desired...again if you're not from the south I can see yall loving this spot. read more

Mission BBQ - Outside - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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! read more

Mission BBQ - Indoor seating and military memorabilia. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Amazing and delicious!! Great service and the vibe is nice. Love all the pictures of the veterans. The brisket was so tender and the ribs out of this world. The coleslaw wasn't my fav but it was still good. read more

Great local business. I chose cold slaw + mac and cheese for my sides. I recommend Tupelo honey heat BBQ sauce on pulled chicken, and pulled pork. Texas Twang tastes like a mix of A1 steak sauce and BBQ sauce. We were referred here by a veteran. read more

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. read more

Mission BBQ - Lean brisket with cornbread, potato salad and cole slaw. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Smoked ribeye steak is very tender and tasty. My wife redeemed her free birthday pulled pork sandwich and peach cobbler. Hard to beat service and quality of the food and the friendliness of the people working there. read more

The ribs and yard bird were excellent! Melt in your mouth kinda thing... very impressed with the corn casserole and fries that I added to complete my meal. Side dishes are ordered separately and I think expensive. Somewhere around $3.84 each. The only negative thing I can say about missing is the girl working the register this afternoon around 1230, was very distracted, waving her hand in the air and trying to acknowledge another situation while taking our order. She even asked my Juana's to " hold on" in the middle of ordering. Unprofessional. Overall, the food is great, the register girl needs to be more focused, and before I forget, the guy cleaning the restaurant and taking treats away, was excellent! He got a nice tip! read more

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.

Good food, great selections of sauces. I had brisket and links, both had very good flavor. read more

I wrote the following to this establishment: So, yesterday (2/13/26) morning I send you a written message asking for the weights of your various products. What I wanted was to find an email response with a list of those products followed by their weights. Instead, I return home to find a message left on my home phone-answering system from one of your employees. The message stated that, if I called said individual back, he would be happy to answer any questions I have. I had already asked my question via your email system. I have to ask it again? The last thing I want to do is get out a piece of paper, get your online menu teed-up on my computer, call that individual on the phone and then ask him for the weights of each and every item you offer. If this is the way you handle such a question, it is not helpful to me. Frankly, I have little motive to buy your foods in the first place. I gave you an opportunity to garner my business, possibly on a long-term basis, but you flubbed it. If you are not interested in proving me with what I need, in a reasonable format (i.e., written, not consuming my time on the phone) then I am not interested in doing what you want, namely buying your products. I guess you are not having any problem staying afloat w/o my business. Good for you... and now I won't take any of your employees' time away from their regular tasks. We both win, right? Good-bye. read more

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. read more

Mission BBQ - Hawaiian steak - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I ordered the half pound of pulled pork for $10. Served lukewarm in large chunks. First bite had pieces of bone, gristle, and fat. I noticed more fat upon further inspection, and there were also several pieces of undercooked, pink meat--dangerous. Not a good value; would not recommend. read more

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

Man I really want to like this place more, just for what they stand for, but it is just not good. The brisket was dry and flavorless, the ribs were dry and flavorless, the cornbread was over cooked and dry and the Mac and cheese was flavorless and overcooked. Every time we come here, it has gotten a little worse and this will be our last time. read more

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, read more

Mission BBQ - Jalapeño sausage, brisket and pulled pork - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I had Mission BBQ for a work celebration, and it was DELICIOUS!!! I was especially impressed with the mac & cheese and the pulled BBQ chicken! I wish I could eat it everyday! read more

Every time I go to Mission BBQ. The food is always has a good flavor. I hope they come up to RI and Mass. read more

Mission BBQ - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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

Excellent barbecue at a reasonable price. The staff members are always very nice and accommodating from the time you walk in until you leave. Their commitment to service members is also a major plus. read more

Absolutely excellent service! One of the servers brought drink cups for my friends (they didn't order food) and cleared our table. Also brought my friend extra hot fries when he asked for a to-go box for leftovers. She was very kind and went above and beyond to be helpful. Wish I got her name to give her a shoutout. Plus good bbq as always. read more

Checked out this spot with a few of my battle buddies before heading to the movies. One of the guys commented the setup is similar to Chipotle. I'd say closer to Boston Market, but same same. Great food. Fresh. Hot. The brisket in the sandwich was melt in your mouth, and the mac n cheese was creamy. Didn't take photos of the inside, but the decor is very military and law enforcement-centric. We enjoyed looking at the different patches, quotes, and branch flags. Even saw the Space Force's flag. Will most certainly come back. I definitely want to try the cobbler. read more

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I looked up this place through yelp. With 4 and 1/2 stars that I had relatively high expectations. It's decent but the items I've orDered are dry, maybe I am not ordering the right stuff. 1. Full rack and 1/2 rack ribs - some partts are not fully flavored and thee pieces are dry. Out of the 6 kinds of bbq sauce - I personally like the classic ones the best. It has a kick to it. 2. Brisket-- not much flavor but again its dry. Much different from what I had back in nc. Perhaps it's just a difference in local cuisine. 3. SIdes - green beans with bacon taste decent but it's a bit a spicy - hard for my son to eat. He still finished half so that was good. read more

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Why is everything always burnt or over cooked? I have been to this location twice and both times everything was overcooked or burnt. I always order moist brisket, never needed a knife until this location, and I had to work the knife to get into the meat. The cornbread was burnt both times and very dry. My husband got baby and spare ribs. The spare had this crisp burnt layer on top with the meat dried out. The baby were good, that will be his go to order from now on. We eat the Mission BBQ in Chesapeake, VA and have never had this problem before. The cheesy potatoes were good though! read more

Mission BBQ - Dry over cooked cornbread - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Great bbq, great customer service, and great mission (no pun intended!). The servings are large, so be sure to come hungry or be prepared to split a meal! I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, and I really liked the smoky mountain sauce. The sides we ordered all looked/tasted great, and we got free brownie samples while we were there, which tasted delicious! When the managers found out that it was our first time at the restaurant, they gave us coupons for a free sandwich - how awesome!! Definitely would recommend going if you're in the area and craving some good bbq. read more

Decided to do a mini BBQ tour of Charlottesville. We came here after checking out another BBQ spot. The restaurant is pretty large. The layout reminds me quite a bit of Chipotle's. We shared the brisket, Mac and cheese, cole slaw, and cornbread. I made sure to try a couple of their sauces too. read more

I've always wanted to try a "Mission BBQ" and finally had a chance to during my trip to the area. After a long day of hiking, BBQ was on my mind to celebrate the victory. We stopped in around 9:00 p.m. for a late dinner. The cashier walked us through the menu and even offered us meat samples. This was definitely the selling point! We went with a 2-meat (brisket and pulled pork) platter with 2 sides (potato salad and Mac-n-cheese) + a full rack of baby back ribs. Everything was delicious! The brisket was the best out of all the items. The baby back ribs were a bit salty for my likings but edible. The pulled pork was well smoked. The side items were on point to compliment the meal. Overall, amazing customer service! Someone even came by to take our plates and clean up after us. That's a prime example of going the distance to bring customers back. I also love the concept and story behind the restaurant! A huge shout out to all of the women and men who contributes to this country through your service. read more

Came in on a Saturday evening. My order was taken quickly, and everyone on the staff was very friendly. My food arrived not long after I ordered. At this point, everything was spot on, but unfortunately that was where things took a turn for the worse. I ordered moist brisket and ribs. Neither had any smoke flavor at all, and very little seasoning as far as a rub goes. The brisket had almost no bark and tasted as though it had been steamed rather than smoked. It had more of a pot roast flavor than a brisket flavor profile. The ribs were so overly tender that the flavorless meat literally fell off of the bone. While some people may like that, I adhere to the idea that you should be able to take a bite out of a rib and not have the rest of the meat land on your tray. The sides were really the only saving grace, as the fries and cornbread were both tasty. I am curious what sort of smoking method is actually going into the cooking process. I didn't see a smoker anywhere. Overall, I was very underwhelmed. read more

Mission BBQ - ribs, french fries, and a sandwich - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Many, many different kinds of yumminess are happening at Mission BBQ. The meats are absolutely perfectly seasoned and cooked & the meats obviously take center stage at any BBQ place, but what makes this place special is that the same magnificent skill set is applied to the sides, which are fantastic. So fantastic that even the vegetarian in our group loved it. The baked beans are just amazing. I could eat a bowl of them by themselves. Oh, and the staff - always so nice. Every time I am in there I am struck by how friendly and helpful they all are even when that place is packed, which is most of the time. read more

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

I live in Harrisonburg, VA, but whenever I visit Charlottesville, Missions BBQ is a place I often visit. Every visit I have seen consistency in the quality of the food and the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. Today I had the pleasure of being waited on by Mackenzie. Her kindness of correcting my order due to MY MISTAKE moved me to tears. As if that wasn't enough, as I was waiting on my friend she came and found me and gave me an absolutely delicious Strawberry Shortcake and said she hoped I would enjoy the rest of my day. Thank you, Mackenzie and the rest of the Charlottesville crew, I did! God bless you all! read more

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

Great BBQ & even better service - Thank you, Brian!! Unfortunately, we do not live anywhere near this restaurant - we were only able to go there as we were headed to our son's house. Great concept! We will be stopping there on our next trip through Charlottesville!! read more

Outstanding portions. Ultra-friendly staff. Best quality BBQ in the region. Peach cobbler to remember. Sharaida is the greatest and made us feel like we were family. Be sure to ask for her. Military and law enforcement honoring decor was appreciated. Topper? Best sweet tea in the city. read more

Mission BBQ - Dining room decor honors military and police. - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Here we are folks. On a mission. The mission bbq to be exact. I want to start by saying that I can not rave enough about this place. Come hungry with an appetite. As an experienced cook, I can tell you not only is the food off the chain on point delicious, but the customer service is right there with the amount of love and soul that is tasted in this food. Made fresh daily in house. Sauces made in house with 7 ways to Sunday flavor. Again, can not begin to express how good the food is and the support of America, the American dream, and nostalgia of the quality of the past in our current world. Won't regret the stop. read more

Mission BBQ - pulled pork and cornbread - Southern Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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!