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Mission BBQ

4.2 (215 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Cheeseburger with fries
J David H.

I'm a fan of the Mission BBQ chain and have been for years. First time at this Hampton location which offers a smaller floor plan. Parking was no problem, but I had to park a good distance on a Saturday afternoon. I was promptly greeted and order taken by a friendly staff. The burger spoke to me and first time I got one at Mission. The pricing was excellent! I added fries as a side. The dining room was spotless and surprisingly was not too busy. My order was called by name in 10 minutes or so and was correct. The burger appeared to be a half pound and had lettuce, tomato and pickle. You can add other condiments by retrieving them at a nearby cart. I also ordered a fountain drink. My cheeseburger was very good, but honestly too large. Everything seemed fresh and cheese melted nicely. The taste was yummy! Fries were a bit underdone, but still tasty. My ice cold Dr. Pepper was delicious. A staff picked up my tray when finished which elevated my review. I probably would not order the burger again, but only because a half pound was too much. The value was excellent. 3.5 rounding up. I would return.

"black plate item", grilled shrimp
Kiana M.

My first time here... Honestly, it was y'all's reviews that brought me here... I needed to see what all the hype was about. I needed to try all of the top items everyone said was sooo good. Starting with the 3 meat platter. I opted for the jalapeno cheese sausage, juicy and the perfect snap when you bite it, 5/5. The turkey was boring and dry 2/5, because I took it home and slapped it in a sandwich the next day so that made it better. The brisket was dry and I asked for moist, 2/5, It was saved by dipping in BBQ sauce. The Mac and cheese side was decent. I sprinkled some old bay on top cause it needed seasoning 3/5. The beans were smokey and too much BBQ was added imo, 2/5. The green beans were just ok, the bacon saved it 3/5. The "secret black menu item" was grilled shrimp. When you dip it in the creamy white BBQ sauce, it slapped lol! 5/5 Had to try their infamous ribs, they did fall off the bone, but it was dry as hell 2/5. So honestly, the food was "mid" at best... Why then did I rate them a 4 star??? THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD! You're greeted as soon as you walk in. The employees seemed happy, the place was clean, they walked around and offered turkey to try... I mean, it was awesome! I definitely suggest you give them a try.

Brisket w/fries
Damien J.

After Sophia and I left AMC Theatres, we headed here for some lunch. I'll be honest, Mission BBQ was hardly in my radar. When it comes to fast casual restaurants, it's hit or miss because they're not local. But I did see this place has fairly good reviews. Sophia ordered from the Newport News location once and actually liked her selection. So why not give them a try? We walked inside and up to the counter. Everything inside was spotless and had a nice crowd on hand. Country music was playing across the speakers but not too loud. Up at the counter is where you place your orders. I chose a combo of a pound of moist brisket with a side of fries and a cup of water. We got seated where they had a variety of BBQ flavors to choose from. Overall, the meal was good. The brisket was moist and fries were plenty. Out of the BBQ flavors I've tried, I say Smoky Mountain and Texas Twang were my favorites. And they work very well for dipping fries. Our plates came with a side of cornbread also, but I lended mine to Sophia since I got full. Not a bad first time here and definitely won't be the last. We definitely found another fast casual place that hit the spot. Till next time :)

a wall full of american flags and memorabilia
Henry P.

So we had to stop by again to Mission bbq Shannon provided great customer service and was very knowledgeable. I ended up getting the 3 choice meat sampler Pulled pork, chicken, small ribs, potato salad, Mac and cheese

Sauce side 1
Brent S.

Not typically a chain restaurant kinda guy, but this place is one of my few exceptions. This is my second visit, but I was too busy stuffing my face the first visit to write a review. Top notch bbq that is better than most mom and pop shops. Super moist meats and delicious sauces to pair! The Smokey Mountain is my favorite with the Alabama White coming in at a close second. Worst part about this place is making a decision on what meat to choose. Super friendly staff at this location as well!

a pulled pork sandwich with macaroni and cheese
Jennifer D.

Good BBQ for a counter serve place but would prefer to go to a non-chain for what you are paying here. I really like the amount of sauces that they have and the different regional flavors that they cover. Unlike other Mission BBQs this franchise does not offer a military discount.

Worst burger ever

Food was cold Service was rude Food tastes bad So much cheese fries were ok Dirty floor Food was so DRY Overall ZERO STARS SAVE YOUR TASTE BUDS

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