The staff were kind and helpful. I love that the restaurant is decorated with all things military and photos of vets. Food portions are generous and delicious. We will be back! read more

I had a great experience at Mission BBQ. The ribs were honestly the best I've ever had from a restaurant. They also nailed the mac n cheese and cornbread The only downside is that everything is à la carte, so the cost can add up quickly. Great meal and worth an occasional splurge read more

Mission BBQis a chain, which is why I avoided it for so long. What an unfortunate mistake that was: they serve darn good BBQ & sides and feature excellent service. In fact, service is the entire foundation of this veteran-owned restaurant. Active duty military, vets, and first responders are the focus, which is reflected in the decor: patches, fire helmets, military challenge coins, and flags adorn most of the walls. The food is very reasonably priced and of very high quality. The pulled pork was my favorite: moist bits and shreds of delicious porcine pleasure. The wide selection of sauces at every table are barely needed as this is high quality 'cue, with just the right balance of bark and moist. The jalapeño cheese sausage was another winner, best I've had since Kreuz Market in Lockhart TX. Another winner were the greens, which were so flavorful that vinegar was no longer necessary. Our feast was rounded out by some succulent moist brisket, which was too flavorful to be sauced. In terms of other sides, kudos to the beans and excellent slaw. Finally, a shout out to the wonderful Michelle, a Chicago native whose pride in her workplace was understandable and who made us feel so at home. read more

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Mission BBQ is... fine. The food is fair, but that's about as far as it goes. The meats lean dry and overall lack substance--the kind of BBQ that fills a plate but not the craving. After experiencing real Texas BBQ, this just doesn't stack up. The depth of flavor, tenderness, and that slow-smoked richness you expect simply aren't there. It's not bad, but it's forgettable. If you've never had great BBQ, this might do the job. If you have, you'll likely walk away wanting more. read more

Amazing experience with a small catering order. From the customer service while ordering, on-time delivery and set up, to the follow up call the next day to inquire about the food/service, everything was top notch! And the food was delicious! read more

This was my second time trying Mission BBQ. I ordered takeout and got the half chicken meal with mac and cheese and baked beans. This is probably top 3 best BBQ chicken meals I've ever had! The chicken was SO flavorful and moist, I didn't want to stop eating. I'm normally a dark meat gal as I can't stand the dryness and texture that often comes with breast, but even the breast was succulent and juicy! So tasty, absolutely delicious. The collection of sauces to choose from is a great touch. The baked beans were also fantastic, great flavor with brisket chunks in them, and the mac and cheese was perfectly cheesy and satisfying. This was really a 5/5 meal and the pickup process was easy. I have been dreaming about that chicken; I absolutely will be back. read more

The food is delicious! This is my first time visiting the one in Jacksonville and it's very consistent to the other one I've been to. I tried the ribs this time and while they didn't look super tender, my eyes deceived me! They were tender, and the flavor is fantastic. I love that you have different sauces to select from as well. I have a gluten allergy and the person at the counter taking my order was knowledgeable and the business has a gluten-free menu. Just about everything is available gluten-free by the way. I hardly ever can have french fries and these are top notch. I have absolutely nothing negative to say. I love the military decor. We sat at a high table and the seats are comfy. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is delicious! What more can you ask for? read more

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Great place! Great food! Pleasant ambiance! I went for lunch for the1st time today. Really loved it! Nice staff: efficient & helpful. I had salmon, mac & cheese& green beans. All were delicious. My friend had pulled pork & bought extra to take home! The table next to us had baby back ribs that looked & were reported to be spectacular. I'm already planning a return trip so I can work my way through the entire menu. Highly recommended. Take a sizeable appetite & a fat wallet (it isn't a bargain basement outfit) and pig out! read more

Service was great can't complain. The place itself is very nice and decorated with pictures of veterans which I think is pretty cool! Here's what we tried Bake beans - 5/10 more tangy than sweet Mac and cheese 7/10 not bad ! Coleslaw - 7.5/10 its decent didnt really taste any flavor imo Rib eye - 5/10 I usually like it medium rare for a steak but I guess they have their very own version how it should be cook was a bit more dry rub seasoning than wet. Pull pork ( not picture ) - 8/10 Brisket ( not picture ) - 8.5/10 Sausage jalapeño cheddar - 8/10 the skin of the sausage was bit tough but was good ! Overall the experience was good! but it's not my favorite. read more

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Honest review- The restaurant was clean, staff was super friendly, food came out in like two Minutes. The brisket was excellent 10/10 Mac n chz and green beans were incredible. My ribs were dry and the corn bread was cold and dry. I can get past that. My issue is the portion size and price. This was $53 for two bbq plates? Aren't you supposed to be full after eating bbq? Especially for $53. Yall have lost your mind charging people this much for bbq. And if you are going to charge that at least make sure they leave full. Food was good but i won't be back, $53 for two plates of Bbq is insane.... read more

Mission BBQ - Ribs, brisket, green beans, Mac n chz - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I usually grab takeout from here every now and then when my boyfriend is craving BBQ. My last visit was on 12/19/24 so this review is a bit overdue but definitely worth sharing. I ordered him the Brisket BBQ Sandwich with fries and got to the restaurant around 6:15 pm for pickup. One of the ladies at the register told me the food was ready but I'd need to wait about 5 minutes since they make the fries fresh at pickup to keep them hot. I appreciated that but what was supposed to be a quick 5-minute wait turned into 20 minutes and not because they were busy. While I was standing there I watched one of the girls take a batch of fries, put them on a plate, then move them into a to-go box, take them back out, put them on another plate and then repeat the process all over again. I assumed the fries were for a dine-in order at first but it quickly became clear that wasn't the case. Meanwhile the other staff were just filling sauce cups, cutting cornbread and cleaning. No one seemed to notice I was still standing at the counter. I was actually on the phone with my boyfriend the entire time and when someone finally acknowledged me I looked at my phone and saw I'd been standing there for 20 minutes. The same girl who kept messing with the fries came up and asked if I was waiting for something. I told her I'd been waiting for the fries and she said, "Oh I didn't know they were for you," then handed me the same fries that had been sitting there for at least 15 minutes. Not hot or fresh at all. At that point I was so frustrated I just took them and left. She did end up asking her manager for a "Free Sandwich" coupon to make up for it which I appreciated. But honestly I'm not sure how I feel about going back. The customer service was pretty disappointing and the coupon only covers the sandwich, not a side, so I'd actually end up spending more money since my boyfriend wouldn't eat the sandwich without fries. read more

The fatty beef brisket is luscious! Soooo good. Sooo tender! There's nothing here you'd go wrong ordering so have at it! I'd take a picture but it's all gone read more

On 08/21/25 after driving my daughter to move in day at FSU, my wife and I stopped at our local Town Center location before going home. The food was delicious but what really made it stand out was the staff. While eating, a torrential downpour started. I'm not sure if he was a manager or not but an employee (and I'm sorry I can't remember his name but I'm thinking James) gathered an umbrella and walked my wife out to our car. Service like that doesn't happen much anymore these days. read more

Outstanding customer service render by Miss Sarah! Offered different choices, top sellers, amazing with marketing! Food was great, the ambiance was calm, & smooth. read more

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Went with the family for dinner & had the best customer service ever! My toddlers were acting up and a worker (possibly the manager) came up to us and offered Mac n cheese for the kids. He told us "what kid doesn't love Mac n cheese!" Also, provided huge pieces of brownies to take home to cheer them up. Thankful for this customer service- made the kids happy and also helped us as parents who were struggling in the moment. Thank you!! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Love Mission BBQ. The food and service are fantastic and it's a laid back casual place. The best part is that there are plenty of gluten free options including French fries in a dedicated fryer. The General Manager, Joe stopped by our table to make sure everything was great too. It's a nice friendly place for lunch with quality food and good prices too. Highly recommend. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Their service is incredibly fast, but always efficient. Every time I stop by, I'm greeted with a warm welcome and sincere smiles. Honestly, some of the best BBQ in Jax read more

We were looking for a quick lunch that would be tasty and although we actually headed to the Town Center for Mexican we saw Mission BBQ and decided to see if the food was good. My first impression wasn't good because I hate to go through a line to order and then wait to get your food. We both ordered a chopped brisket sandwich. I ordered corn casserole and he got baked beans. After the first bite of the sandwich we looked at each other and said this isn't good. The meat was chewy and hard to eat, the bun was cold and the sauce was poured on but it didn't seemed to have any taste without it. Corn casserole was very disappointing. I would describe it as dough with corn kernels but not a lot of taste. I love their "mission" and I wanted to love their food but I would never go back. The dining room greeter was very nice and tried to see if she could entice us to try it again but it was $41.00 for food that I couldn't enjoy. read more

I am not a fan of BBQ but when the rest of my group suggested we go to Mission BBQ for lunch, I went along. I am soooooo glad I did! I loved it! I ordered a salad and added pork. I also got a side of fries. The salad was huge, almost too huge, I could have just ordered a side salad and it would have been plenty. It was plain, I think it was just lettuce, tomato and cucumber, shredded carrots. The pork...oh it was good! It was a huge helping of pork. Plenty of sauce to choose from on the table. I really am so glad I added the pork. The serving of fries was also so large that I couldn't finish them. They too were great! At noon, The Star Spangled Banner played and everyone in the restaurant stood with their hand on their hearts. The work crew all stopped too while it played. It was truly a nice touching tribute. I recommend Mission BBQ and I will return! Outstanding service and outstanding food in a clean restaurant! Prices are good too! read more

Great food, great atmosphere. I love the appreciation of military in their memorabilia. Good burgers and fries and sides.

I love a good bbq and judging by how many times I've gone out of my way to eat lunch here, this is a good bbq place. I get it, it's a chain and might have its detractors as a result but wow, this place is legit. The brisket (my litmus test for any BBQ joint) is spectacular and available in either a chopped or sliced serving. Both excellent. Smoky and not dried out, tender, easy to enjoy. Yum. And the sides? I recommend the baked beans. This is a veteran owned enterprise and I'm always happy to support businesses like this. You will see a lot of police officers, law enforcement and essential professionals eating here. Every day at noon they drop everything and lead the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. Gotta love it. read more

I strolled in for takeout, placed my order, paid and waited. While waiting, the gentleman prepping meals advised the cashier that an item on my order was unavailable. Not only did they apologize and offer me an alternative item. He let me sample multiple items, gave me extra food and then another lady came from the back and comp'd my entire order. I was in shock! I've never had such great customer service, anywhere. And everyone I spoke with smile and seemed happy to be there! My food was delicious! I love all of sauces they have, so many interesting flavors! Plenty of space for sitting and my takeout order was ready fast. I will return again and again! read more

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We had a great experience at Mission BBQ today. It was our first time there and the staff were awesome helping us order. My husband asked if they had a particular type of BBQ condiment and they brought it out for him which was above and beyond. The food was excellent and the service was fantastic. The mac and cheese was out of this world. We were super impressed and will be back! read more

Do not order pick-up food from jacksonville site. I ordered food and they tactfully gave me one order less than what i ordered which was embarrassing before my guests. The food was pack way early and was cold and the portion in each order was way less than what you get if you dine in. Overall poor experience despite that i usually have liked their food. There are other better BBQ place than mission BBQ - read more

I was really impressed by Mission BBQ. My partner and my brother decided to meet her around 6pm on a Tuesday night. There was no one else in the restaurant. You order at the counter and they will call your order and go pick it up, which happened really fast. First off their prices for what you get cannot be beat. I got the pulled chicken platter for $8.99 and I got cornbread plus a side (green beans) and a drink. I also got a side salad with Italian dressing. Their portion of the chicken was really generous. Their chicken is some of the best I have ever eaten. It was so soft, melt in your mouth tender, Smokey and you could taste the salt seasoning. Their green beans were ok for me, while tasty their was too much liquid it was sitting in and very soft. Still tasty though. Their Italian dressing for the salad had the right tanginess. I will definitely come back. I wish they delivered on uber eats or door dash. read more

I used to go there but it was a hit or miss experience. I recently tried it again while at the Town Center southside. The Turkey sandwich was really good though they were out of slaw. Slaw is vinegar based so I would not have ordered it. I would recommend do try it while d as shopping in the area. read more

I have been craving for bbq specifically Mission bbq LOL . Mission bbq has different location and We went to the one located at the town center. Plenty of parking and easy to locate. Went here around 11:30 on a Friday, They weren't busy yet when we were there but once we start eating the lunch crowd starts coming. I love how Mission bbq has shown their support to the US Military and it all of its branches, Also i love that they do the pledge of allegiance every 12pm. I always order the regular sausage and their string beans..... ooohhh just thinking about it makes me want some!! their string beans is cooked with bacon and the taste is so good! the sausage has always been perfect to me! corn bread here is great too! I inhaled everything I ordered to fast, the only disappointment was the banana pudding. It was just not as sweet for me and i think they put too much whipped cream on it. but other than that mission bbq will always be my favorite bbq place and employees here are always amazing! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Walked in just now to order a BBQ sandwich with 2 sides and a drink . I was told it was about $20. I laughed and said no I am just here for lunch. I was told that it is an full 6 ounces of meat. Wow a whole 6 ounces LOL. Saw the side portions were little ice cream scoop size sides, 3 bites max, Huh? I told them thank you and walked out. Um way too pricy for a BBQ lunch. Needs to be around $13-$14 with 8 ounces of BBQ and sides that fill a small bowl. No table service. $20 for a lunch you stand in line to order cafeteria style. Huh? I know town center rents are ridiculous but come on mission. Sell the useless mission military trucks and lower prices will ya? Better yet move to a less expensive location and lower prices. Nobody cares about the expensive decor. We are here for the BBQ I'll go to the other BBQ places until the prices get reasonable. Gave 2 stars because counter girl was kind and courteous. read more

I've been to several Mission BBQ restaurants and honestly thought I had given a review. It is definitely a 5 star BBQ joint. It's a self service type restaurant. You place your order, grab a drink and find a table. When your name is called you pick up your order. Our meals came out quickly and were hot and delicious. I had pulled chicken and a side of green beans and my husband had ribs, green beans and coleslaw. Both meals came with a slice of cornbread. All the BBQ sauces are excellent...there are 16 different types so I feel like they offer a sauce for all types of people. I like the NC vinegar sauce and the Georgiaah Mustard! sauce best. My husband likes a sauce that is spicy! He used the Florida Gator Bite with some added hot sauce. We both had unsweetened tea and you could tell it was freshly brewed! The military ambiance is probably my favorite part about mission BBQ restaurants. Every where you look you see all the various branches of our military being honored. There are military quotes, plaques, pictures and patches covering the walls. They even have reserved front row parking for veterans. If you haven't tried Mission BBQ yet you really should! read more

Mission BBQ - All the different sauces with a description! - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I've been to Mission BBQ multiple times and have never been disappointed. I went again this weekend and got a special surprise. They have Alabama White BBQ sauce. I think you have to ask for it because I've never seen it before and there was a bottle on the table we selected - and the only table I saw that had it. I have not been able to find any other place in town that offers white sauce. I had the pulled chicken, with mac & cheese side. They include cornbread with the dish. I love their mac & cheese because it has a nice crust on it and they top it off with bread crumbs. The cornbread is also very good - a little bit sweet. My friend made me share it with him since his sandwich did not come with cornbread. My friend has the brisket sandwich with baked beans. The was lots of brisket so we ended up bringing about 1/2 the sandwich home. They also gave us a free dessert (sweet potato pie) for enrolling in their club. It was worth it. The crust was amazing. They are well staffed, the staff is very nice and it's very clean. It's also a veteran owned business. As Arnold says "I'll be back". read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket sandwich XXL combo. Excellent looking brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Just stopped in to grab lunch. 22.00 dollars for a two meat combo consisting of three of the smallest and most overcooked baby back ribs I have ever seen coupled with a mini side of pulled chicken. Seriously this was 4 bites of food. How a place like this stays in business selling this awful food is a mystery to me. The comparison between this place and bearded pig is laughable. For the same price you get three massive spare ribs and a much larger size of pulled meat. Owners should be ashamed. read more

Mission BBQ - 22.00 for this. Yes that gelatinous glop of food at the top are the baby back ribs. Horrible overcooked, not fresh. - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Meat was dry. Fries were greasy and soggy I had bbq at other Missions which was much better

This is a nice place to have lunch, and I enjoyed looking at the military pictures and decor that was displayed throughout. I had the moist brisket and it was tender, and flavorful . It came with a slice of cornbread. The baked beans had small chunks of brisket and was also flavorful and rich. Staff was very friendly and made rounds to check on customers. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Had a great lunch today with my family. Dining room very inviting and clean. Staff super nice and helpful. We tried the new grilled shrimp! Made it a combo with my favorite pulled pork. So yummy! Food came out fast, hot and delicious. read more

Special thank you to employee Steven C. I believe Steven is a manager at Mission BBQ and would really like to thank him for his hospitality on Wednesday night. Steven recognized , Jessica, who has been a loyal customer of Mission BBQ. As a manager or employee noticing your customers play a huge role in comfort and repeat business. With Jessica moving to NC , Steven had noticed she hadn't come into the restaurant in the past few weeks. As a manager, he greeted us to thank us for our continued support of their business. He engaged in conversation and wished Jessica well in her new ventures. He asked how we enjoyed our meals and removed the meal trays from our table when done. Steven definitely went the extra mile to assure Jessica's last possible visit for a while was an excellent one. His professionalism definitely impressed us and I will continue to support and enjoy all the delicious foods at Mission BBQ. Thank you once again Steven, it was definitely a meal that will remain fresh in my mind for time to come. read more

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Mission BBQ is our first stop on our annual trip to Topsail Island. The food is always fresh and delicious! The staff is exceptional and friendly. We have never been disappointed with a meal from Mission BBQ. We just wish the had more locations in New England!!! read more

Food was delish plus service was great - and fast. Love the option to sit outdoors. We had the 3 Meat Combo - brisket, turkey and pulled pork. Plus the 3 seasonal sides - caramel apple cobbler, kickin collard greens, and sweet potato mash. read more

Mission BBQ - Allllll the meats! Well, just 3. - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Great service and portions. Very friendly staff and manager. The food is great. Very attentive staff and management.

Good Que! Sides like Mac n cheese, collard greens, etc. The pulled chicken is tasty and so are the ribs. A cut above the chain barbecue places. Very casual place. The staff ... very friendly! Give them a try. read more

I live mission bbq. I ate here with some family. The fries and bbq sauce is impeccable. The service was quick, order at the counter and they bring out food. It was not super crowded on a Saturday which was super nice. I love 20 minutes away but will drive for this. read more