Staff: The lady that seated our large group was super helpful as a good number of our party had not eaten there. She explained the available meal options and even brought out a sample platter for us to make an informed decision on our individual meal choices. She described all the sauces available with recommendations on mixing sauces as an alternative option. She was super sweet to bring us desserts to end our delicious meal. All the workers there were really nice and helpful! Parking: Easy and plenty. Space: The restaurant was decorated with all things in support and honoring those of service (firefighters, veteran, military, etc.). Open seating after placing your order. Average noise just really depending on how full the restaurant is. Clean and tidy, including the bathroom. Overall, good food and good vibes! Go give them a try if in the area read more

First time trying Mission BBQ since reading they are top 5 chaon for brisket. I'll have to say they definitely know what they're doing. Brisket was delicious, ribs were really good. BBQ beans and creamy corn sides were both good. Cornbread was some of the lightest fluffy I've ever had. They have a total of 8 sauces so you can find your favorite. Have to ask for white sauce. Service was fantastic for a seat yourself place. "Myra" circled the seating area offering samples, explained sauces, checked if you needed anything. Place was clean and well kept read more

Note to self....don't get the ends of the brisket. If you like lean cuts, it's fine but it is a bit drier and not as tender as the fattier cuts. That said, it was still very tasty especially with the huge selection of sauces! Collards were good as was the potato salad. Service was very friendly and accommodating. If you have a craving for bbq, this is a good option in Jacksonville. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket with collards, potato salad, corn bread & a huge selection of sauces! - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Always great food. One thing though, that is always sticker shock, is the price for a plate. It is good, but expensive. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Maggie's Mac-N-Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Always excellent food at mission BBQ. We make it a habit to stop on our annual trip to NC to grab dinner at Mission BBQ. Food is always fresh and seasoned well. Brisket and turkey is the best!!! We only wish there was a Mission BBQ back home in NH. Staff is always super friendly and welcoming!!! We love MISSION BBQ!!! read more

Mission BBQ - Turkey, brisket, chicken, corn bread, green beans, maci and cheese, coleslaw and sauces. Enough to feed our whole family - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

This was our first time there, today. Everything was amazing!! The food & the service!! The AMAZING lady who was helping everyone dining in, was AMAZING! Crystal, you were so incredibly nice & helpful...Thank you! read more

2nd time go here!! Amazing food, always clean, the service always nice, i tried the homemade brownies for the first time soooo delicious ‍ I was able to shared with my husband and son. Definitely my favorite bbq place to go and enjoy a nice warm meal read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

ok, fries and wings. But I'll stop there. We did not like the dry rub ribs, the sauces were not very good, and the soft drinks were all flat and seemed to have dialed back the syrup. The staff was ok once you ordered but the woman working the counter had no patience and pushed people through, not letting them consider the menu or add things on, she would not explain things such as what was in the daily special, she just rolled her eyes and glanced at the sign that said try the daily special (which had a name but not what it was). I imagine everyone else would spend more if she was not hustling people to be fast and not letting them ask questions or consider add-ons. You can go back to the line and order more if you need it but I looked at the line and considered the hostess and decided it wasn't worth the bother. I doubt we will go back. read more

Quick service. Besides the pulled pork and Texas sauce, the corn bread is my favorite !

The brisket was so soft and delicious! The service was all around friendly, from the person taking our order to the employees walking around to check on us at the table. read more

Chloie is an absolute gem! You can always tell when someone truly loves their job -- and she definitely does. From the moment we walked in, she was friendly, helpful, and full of positive energy. She even up-sold us on a few items (in the best way possible), and honestly, everything she recommended was amazing! Mission BBQ has always delivered great quality food, but this visit stood out because of the service. Chloie made the whole experience feel personal and appreciated. It's a great feeling knowing my hard-earned money is going toward a place that values both its customers and its team. Thank you, Chloie -- you rock! Keep doing what you do, because it truly makes a difference. read more

Great customer service and amazing food that's always hot, moist, and fresh. Easy curb side pickup and a clean ambiance inside the restaurant to eat while you're there. read more

My sister recently won a basket that included a gift card so we stopped in for lunch. Despite being busy (it was two days after Christmas) the service was quick and friendly. The brisket and fries were delicious. I'm not a cornbread fan but this was moist and very flavorful. The lady working the dining room checked on us several times and even took the time to tell us the story of how the business came into being. We will definitely be back! read more

We stopped in as first timers while visiting our grandson who is at Camp Lejune. They recognized it was our first visit and went out of their way to explain the menu and options. Once our food arrived an employee came over to our table to welcome us and did a sauce tasting explaining all there sauces, which are made in house. Everything is fresh and they make a point to tell you there is no freezer or microwave on the property. I was surprised to learn this was a chain with over 100 restaurants as it felt like a local joint. read more

Our second time to MBBQ, and our first time to the Jacksonville location. The Jacksonville location rocks! We experienced wonderful hospitality the moment we walked through the door. Crystal made sure our visit was top notch with a sample of their delicious cheese potatoes and Alabama sauce. The pumpkin decoration contest added a personal touch. We will be back read more

The food was fabulous with multiple sauces to sample. What was even better was their commitment to service. The national anthem at noon and our server Crystal! She made sure we enjoyed our meal, had what we needed and gave us the history of the restaurant. Good people work great hearts! Krista Cherry from CA read more

I stopped in for takeout on a Monday evening when I was in the area for work. I've had mission bbq before so I knew what to expect. I ordered the two meat/2 sides meal. The pulled pork was tender. I was a little disappointed in the lean brisket-it was still pretty fatty. The broccoli salad was delicious! The coleslaw was ok. Service was friendly at the counter and handing me my food. In this predominantly military family area, this place gets busy even on a Monday! read more

Great service and consistently awesome food! I'm a huge fan of Mission BBQ! The salmon is my favorite! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Outstanding in every way you can think. Their dedication to veterans is heartwarming. Everyone of the staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. If you are ever close to one - you MUST visit. read more

Cashier and supporting staff gave great customer service. We ordered ribs , brisket and pull pork sandwiches. The food was delicious and not dry at all! The place was decorated in honor of all first responders and military serving branches! Love it! read more

My first time ! Staff was helpful and friendly . Brisket was amazing . The smells were awesome . Would highly recommend . Our lunch was 44 dollars kinda Pricey but worth it . Will be back when I get a hankering for bar be que read more

Good food, great people, clean business. Love that it has pictures of local people. One of the few businesses that the owner takes time to get to know his customers. read more

A+ service and great food. You can tell they really care about quality. Exceptionally clean. Highly recommend.

Having made this food chain a must, we have enjoyed the fare in many locations and have never been disappointed in the food, service, or prices. Patriotism and gratitude are always on the menu, honoring those who serve our great country. Delicious BBQ, sides, and even dessert! A shout out to the Jacksonville, NC location for being the absolute friendliest of all locations! We highly recommend this 'food for everyone' restaurant! read more

I decided to stop in for lunch today as I was craving a good brisket and there's no better local place and come in here. The staff is always friendly they're on top of things the place is clean the tables were organized. My lunch came out fast it was hot the baked beans with the bacon off that was delicious the cornbread was perfectly cooked. They only downside was the samples of various style barbecue sauces on the tables there was one missing from every single table and it happened to be the one that I wanted. Other than that my lunch was delicious. read more

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Great food, great service!! We tried Mission bbq for the first time and the food was phenomenal. We had a guest that asked for hot water and they went above and beyond to get that for us! read more

This felt like the Red Robin's of bbq style food, as opposed to home style bbq. Mac and cheese and bbq turkey were great tho. Staff was very nice. read more

I didn't know this restaurant was chain, but it's good to know that other locations are within driving distance of New Hampshire! I wanted to take the kid out for dinner as a bit of a birthday treat. His birthday was three days before I arrived to help him move from North Carolina to New England. That's right! His military service went by fast! He is now a veteran. Wow, that makes a mother feel old. So, we ended up at Mission BBQ because we he had been driving me around showing me the base and the beach and such. How can people stand the humidity in the south? I would die! Our host, Elayna, offered me a cold beer. Yes, please! The kid got a 2-meat sampler with the brisket and chicken, XXL with cold slaw and mac n cheese. It looked tasty. I wouldn't know because he inhaled it. I got the traditional NC pulled pork sandwich with fries. The pulled pork sandwich was loaded with delicious succulent meat. We had a lot of fun trying all the different BBQ sauces on offer. Our favorite was the Memphis, but a wide margin. My fries were also tasty. I like the funky military atmosphere of the place. I am very proud of the kid for spending 4 years serving his country. Looking forward to the future as he and his wife are settling in Connecticut, a lot closer to me in NH, than he has been in the past several years! Fair winds and following seas, y'all! read more

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A five-star hat tip to these folks for showing proper respect to pork barbecue - especially since their 'cue is offered up with a true eastern North Carolina vinegar & pepper sauce. Our $6.99 pulled-pork sandwiches were moist, smoky and flavorful. The meat was mounded atop an almost perfect white bun, then topped with a thickly shredded coleslaw that was neither watery or overpowering. The sandwich was about as close to perfection as you'll find this side of Greenville. The brisket sandwich ($8.49) featured three thick, succulent slices of tender beef, oozing juices and sporting a perfectly charred exterior that left me wondering why they don't serve buckets of burnt ends as an entree. The meat was wickedly flavorful - and despite the temptation of having eight different flavors of barbecue sauce at the ready, the meat needed nothing to enhance it's flavor. The Mac & Cheese makes a nice side dish, but it was the seasonal Kickin' Collard Greens that stole the show. These were the collards my Momma thought she was cooking every Sunday - tender, with a dash of vinegary spice that sent me to the counter for a to-go order. Fast service and flavorful offerings in an environment that honors our working heroes and sheroes - that'll do, piggy. That'll do. read more

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The staff is friendly and welcoming! Mission BBQ is a staple of Jacksonville NC. The meats are all cooked to perfection. The sauces are amazing, my favorite is the Memphis one. The Mac & cheese is delicious and so is the cornbread! My husband and I love this place when we want some good BBQ! read more

Love the brisket. Not the BEST in NC but it sure is close. Love the sauce choices. Super nice people and delicious food.

Amazing company and amazing food. I have come to this company twice for catering services and they never seize to amaze me. They provide all of the silverware and table covers, serve ware, and food. The food is sooo good! And they are so willing to take care of you to make sure you have everything you need. I can't recommend th m enough. read more

The absolute best bbq I have ever eaten! I used to visit Jacksonville Florida and ate at the one there. Then when my son was stationed at Camp Lejeune and then we found the one in Jacksonville, NC. The staff was friendly. Love the atmosphere with honoring our men and women in the military and first responders. And again the BEST BBQ! read more

Quality and service is great a little pricey but well worth it ,brisket sandwiches are my favorite, but the burnt ends are a must try

I have eaten here a few times. The staff is awesome, friendly and very very helpful. The food GREAT. Portions are very nice and OH the sauces. They honor and appreciate those who serve(d). Great food, great service and a home town feeling. read more

Blew me away! Beef brisket- fork tender. I got the "moist" option. Great smoked flavor. Good portion of meat on my sweet bun. The sweet barbecue sauce went great on the sandwich. It was not a hint of drieness. Very hearty. I don't do pork but they did the beef brisket justice. Mac and Cheese- again, wow! I think it was the baked variety which was great. Had a light bread topping followed by a cheesy, creamy, sharp cheddar texture feel to it. You can definitely taste the black pepper in it which I was not expecting but it gave a little bit of heat to it. Just the best I have had so far anywhere. My only complaint is there is not a closer location near me. I hope they open more locations soon. No banana pudding on the menu when I visited. Bummer. I definitely will return again!!!!!! read more

Mission BBQ - Mac and cheese, excellent! - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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We thought we were ordering way too much and there would be leftovers....it was so tasty we devoured it like a pack of hyenas. The smoked Hawaiian ribeye and the sauce was insane. John the owner spent a little time with us answering our questions (like we are going to even come close) also loved the respect their decor shows for our military and first responders. Highlight of our trip to North Cackalacky! read more

Mission BBQ - #respect - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

This place is a great place for casual dining. The ribs are good, brisket is ok, but the pulled pork is where they win. I would recommend this place for a quick dine. It's very casual, supports troops/first responders, and it's a nice all American restaurant! Staff is friendly, they have six different BBQ sauces which is fun to try. The sweet tea is very sweet, but the again I am from Cali. (What do I know about sweet tea) the only thing that held me back from the 5th star is the brisket I wish it wasn't so dry. I've been twice, and it's saving grace is the bbq sauce for the brisket. Don't be discouraged from trying it yourself though. It could've been a one off. read more

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Just came back from Mission BBQ. This was some good food. The service was friendly and since it was our first time there they explained everything to us and didn't seem bothered by it. The atmosphere was great! My husband is a veteran and a retired first responder and he loved all of the badges on the walls and will be sending one to the restaurant once we are back home in California. John was so friendly and spoke with us. My daughter is a first responder in Kinston and he said send her in we would love to meet her. Such a nice place to visit. I see the other post saying the food was pricey, well you get what you pay for and the food and the service were well worth the price. Thanks again Mission BBQ for a great dinner. We visit our daughter again we will definitely be stopping by again. read more

Absolutely recommend this place! The service is just as amazing as the bbq, if not BETTER! I tend to order their pulled chicken, with a side of fries and their side salad is crisp, fresh and perfect every time! Now let me tell you about their ranch....talk about life changing. This ranch is what dreams are made of! I'm not sure what magical recipe this is? But, I bet you it's locked up in a safe somewhere. It's heavenly! Fries are fresh to order, which you can't beat. Pulled chicken is moist and seasoned well and their cornbread is perfect little ending to your meal. We have ordered catering from here multiple times as well. Service is great and they will set up upon delivery. If you're ordering catering, order their kettle chips. Be the life of the party and bring those to your next BBQ/event. Trust me, you will be the talk of the town with those kettle chips. And they are a great price! read more