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Mission BBQ

4.4 (267 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Christine S.

Meat was fresh and delicious. Greens were as good as mama made them back home in NC. Also, every day 12n the Star Spangled Banner is sung :-)

Where to start? I am in the area only for a night and was looking for a good place to eat. I stumbled across this restaurant and it looked appealing so I came. What initially drew me to. It was the fact that it was military focused, which I appreciate as our service members give so much of their time and their lives to our country that I like businesses that realize this. Plus I like all kinds of BBQ. So I walked here (it's cold outside btw) and was immediately greeted by a warm, friendly environment. The staff was not rushed even though they were busy. Each one took the time to talk with me, answer questions, give recommendations, and they all thanked me for my military service. The food was wonderful, and their homemade sauces just hit a home run. I had the pulled pork sandwich North Carolina style (coleslaw on top) and used their Tupelo Honey Heat sauce. It sweet and hot and was so good, I am buying a bottle to travel with. I got the baked beans which were smokey and sweet, and their Mac and cheese. I also have a peach cobbler to eat in a few hours as soon as room is available in my tummy. Even their Dr. Pepper was good, not watered down like many places these days. I am glad to find out that this is a privately owned company and they have many locations. I highly recommend this restaurant for both the food and the staff.

Mission BBQ: brisket was indeed delicious
Bella J.

Very delicious meat, but also too oily. The brisket was delicious, but it was so oily I was full all the way through to the next day. I guess it is very fiscally responsible to eat here and be full next 24 hours and not eat anything else, but seriously, it can't be good for my heart. Mac & cheese - delicious brisket - very delicious and soft Potato salad and fries were all good. All in all, food here is great. if you search the best food place in Dover, this place keeps popping up, that is why I tried this place. But the amount of oil that was floating in the bottom of my container was alarming. It was so much it could cook several days worth of stir fry dinner. I would still recommend trying this place cause it tastes good, but for your overall health, also recommend trying it just once.

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The service was fantastic, the ambiance was friendly, and the restaurant was clean, the food delicious, but the protein portions were small.

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1 year ago

Best BBQ in town. Always mix and match the sauces, and if they have banana pudding. 100% recommend

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I love mission BBQ it is the best food I have ever tasted it is a great way to get your taste buds going .

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2 years ago

Amazing BBQ for Dover, DE! Was recommended by a friend in New York but completely unexpected and awesome how good it was!!!

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2 years ago

Enjoy visiting. Really need memories here. Visiting with my children and grandchildren. Very patriotic.

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4 years ago

I go to Mission every chance I get. Great BBQ. Awesomely well done sides, and the seasonal sides rock! Never had a bad meal at Mission!

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Always amazing. Great service and they give to servicemen and women. Food is great and birthdays always come with a sweet treat

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The brisket is to die for....and the Mac and cheese and the green beans and the sweet tea....

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3 years ago

Always recommend the wet brisket. The Mac and cheese, baked beans are consistently good. Customer service is prioritized here too!

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