My father and I had the pleasure of dining at Mission BBQ Sterling Hts MI the other day, and we had an outstanding experience from start to finish. As soon as we walked in, Will, the manager, greeted us with a warm welcome and took the time to thoroughly explain the menu, the restaurant's mission, and helped us decide what to order. His professionalism, friendliness, and genuine care for his customers really stood out. The food was excellent--flavorful, generous portions, and exactly what you'd hope for from great barbecue. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable, making it an incredible value for the quality of the meal. It's not often you find a restaurant that combines outstanding customer service, delicious food, and fair prices all in one place. Mission BBQ definitely delivered on all three. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great barbecue and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! Fyi Been in the business for 20+ years managing. read more

Very solid food quality, good size portions and friendly service. Sitting is fine also and everyone have enough room. read more

The service is excellent! The meat and sides are good, they have a lot of sauces. Not sure which sauce is the best, they are unique! The ribs are very salty and seasoned read more

Solid bbq, most impressed with the customer service (Hayley I believe). Lean brisket was dry but the moist brisket was fatty and really good. Borderline too fatty though, so I'm hoping somewhere in the middle next time. Ha! Mac was very good, greens were good and the potato salad was different but I liked it. Nice choice for lunch or a family outing. It's basically city bbq on steroids with better sides. read more

Mission BBQ - Moist brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

I called for a carry out and ordered the 3 meat, 3 sides for 5 people. However it is just for 2 people so we have gotten 3 meals a pc so actually a good deal. The brisket was full of flavor, and tender but also extremely fatty. The cold slaw needed something so I added some of their vinegar sauce and that helped. Baked beans and Mac and cheese was excellent. The pulled pork and chicken also very good. I also ordered two brownies which are large enough for 4 people. read more

Bald White Guy Reviews - First Review! MISSION BBQ - Mason, OH Rating: ‍‍‍‍ (4 out of 5 Bald Heads) Had to run an errand today and decided to meet up with my University of Cincinnati student son for a quick lunch. He suggested Mission BBQ in Mason. I'd never been, so while waiting on my lunch guest, I did what any modern diner does--scoped out the menu online www.mission-bbq.com. Brisket, pulled meats, fries, and all the fixin's. Sweet tea, lemonade, and a soda lineup that could make a gas station jealous. Pulling into the lot, the first thing I noticed--besides the fact that my stomach was already growling--was the smell of the smoker drifting through the air like a meaty siren song. The exterior was spotless, and the military/first responder theme was clear before I even walked in. Inside, it's a tribute wall of service--military photos, law enforcement, fire, and EMS patches (I'm guessing donated by patrons). As a first responder myself, I appreciated the respect baked into the atmosphere. Pro tip for first-timers: You order at the counter, grab your own drink, and find a seat. When your food's ready, they call your name and bring it to you. Simple, efficient, and no awkward "who's my server?" moments. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, fresh-cut fries, and a sweet tea. The pork? Tender, smoky, and full of that slow-cooked depth that makes you want to close your eyes for a second bite. The fries? Fresh Cut, Golden, crispy on the outside, fluffy inside--basically the potato equivalent of a standing ovation. On the table: a BBQ sauce tour of America--Texas Twang, Smoky Mountain, Memphis Belle, KC Classic, South Carolina Zing, and my personal favorite, Tupelo Honey Heat (sweet, spicy, and just dangerous enough to keep you coming back). Bonus points for the vinegar bottle--perfect for fries, just like the county fair. Mid-meal, an employee came around offering samples of their corn casserole. I'm not saying it changed my life, but I wouldn't turn it down if it showed up at my table again. The verdict: $34 for two lunches. The frugal side of me thinks that's a bit steep for a quick bite, but let's be honest--everywhere's pricey these days. The food was solid, the atmosphere was genuine, and the service was warm. Mission accomplished. I will go back for sure. If you in the area it is worth the stop! First Responders - Take a uniform patch from your department to add to the wall! Final score: 4 Bald Heads. Not 5--because my wallet still remembers. read more

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I highly recommend Mission BBQ. We used them for a wedding party at rehearsal. They were awesome. I can't say anything bad perfect situation. Thank you Mission BBQ. read more

Mission BBQ - Perfect food that's what's in this picture - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

This place made my weekend!!!! Best bbq I've had in ages, best in Cincinnati for sure. Brisket was melt in your mouth amazing, absolutely fantastic staff who are the sweetest. Shout out to my boy Mark! read more

Well, I travel almost every week and I'm looking for BBQ across the country. This place had 4.5 stars but I don't understand why. Seems as if everything is made in the oven. Rib meat fell off the bone but they didn't look very appealing and tasted about the same. Brisket was blaaa. No smoke ring, turkey was good Water was good All in all. I won't be back read more

Mission BBQ - This isn't sliced brisket!! Not sure what is was. Not a great flavor - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

The staff is super friendly. They are very first responder friendly. The brisket was amazing and the corn bread to die for. Highly recommend! read more

Mission BBQ - Lean Brisket Meat Market! - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

It is exactly what you want if you're craving good barbecue. Levels above other known chain places and it's an easy 9.3 out of 10. That's a really high score and this places is definitely deserving of it. Service was also exceptional. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, pulled chicken, smoked jalapeño sausage, potato salad, fries, collard greens, baked beans, corn bread.... - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

I am from NC and we are famous for our BBQ. Mission BBQ is about as good as NC... the even have NC style sauce!! I love their food!

This time around my review has changed to 5 stars . All the employees were very pleasant from the moment I walked in until the moment I left . I got the chopped brisked sandwich combo w/ 2 sides and a drink. I added on a extra size . This was a tad pricey for one person but oh so delicious . All my sides were phenomenal - Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. Green beans had a great bacon and onion flavor , the mashed potatoes you could tell were freshly made and they had good flavor. The brisket was juicy and delicious. I will be back ! read more

Mission BBQ - Chopped brisket sandwich w/ green beans, Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Food didnt have much flavor and wasn't served warm unfortunately. Also: "Closed in observance of Jan 6th" what a joke. Why honor something ridiculous like that. Not my vibe and food wasn't worth it to me for the price. read more

Business was steady, and we loved the patriotic ambiance. Challenge coins, pictures of regular hometown heroes on the walls, very rustic, and we found a seat in the front of the restaurant. The fella taking orders was nervous, but cheerful - his supervisor was over his shoulder, so it was obviously his first or second service. I mention this not because of him, but because of his supervisor. She allowed him to make his mistakes and correct them on his own - a true coach. I was very impressed with her style. It would have been easy to step in and correct him to keep the line moving, but she let him learn. High praise to both of them. The meats were amazing, and the Italian salad dressing was likely homemade because it had a wow factor. The greens were close to perfect, plenty of seasoning, and just enough vinegar to take the bitter out, but not enough to make it sour. The other sides were okay, not bad, not meh, just okay. Priced reasonably, I recommend 'em! read more

Mission bbq doesn't miss! Staff are friendly, knowledgeable about bbq and great seasonings. My favorite is the ribeye

Food was great! My wife and I had the pork, the brisket, and the chicken. All of it was tasty. We enjoyed the six different sauces on the table. The owners have the restaurant decorated in support of the military and first responders. We will be going back. read more

The food was great and the staff was super! Very clean inside and out. Nice location with easy access.

Go right before noon to experience max patriotism! Everyday at noon, Mission BBQ pauses and all staff and guests sing the national anthem. I got the brisket meat combo with a side of coleslaw. The brisket itself was okay; even though I requested a fattier cut, the meat itself was a little lean and dry. Big fan of all the different sauces available! I like to try a different sauce with each bite, so it's more fun to eat at the restaurant itself. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Food: 4.5/5 This place is a great lunch spot but also is open late so that you can get BBQ for dinner. We got the sampler platter with moist brisket and jalapeno cheddar sausage, the brisket sandwich, two sides of mac n' cheese, and rountain drinks. The sampler platter allows you to select two or three meats to try and is served with cornbread. I can not say enough good things about the moist brisket. It is flavorful and tender. The brisket sandwich also comes with an option for moist brisket. They have tea and lemonade fountain drink options for Arnold Palmer if you like that flavor. Finally, they have eight different sauces to pick which speaks to you. Service: 5/5 It's a bistro-style restaurant, so you order at the counter and take a seat. Everyone is friendly, and they always have someone on the floor to check in if you need anything. They employ veterans, and everyone always has a smile on their face. It seems like the people like working there and take the job seriously. Atmosphere: 5/5 It is themed to honor veterans and is well-decorated. The space is practical with a fun twist. Everything is always super clean. They have an open kitchen, so you can see them assemble the plates, and sometimes you can see them smoking things outside. read more

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The brisket and pulled pork were great. The ribs and 1/2 chicken had an unpleasant texture and flavor from the rub. Tried all of the sauces, but only enjoyed the Nashville hot and the Georgia mustard. The rest tasted only of overpowering Worcestershire. There are better options in town, and I probably won't be going back. read more

Love the food need to try more so excited too. Husband loves the food Takes the trash away. Clean. So much to look at read more

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Great BBQ chain with fair sized portions. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a restaurant to go to.

Great experience! We love the food at Mission BBQ and always get a sampler. We love trying the different sauces they have available on the table. Every bite is a new experience! This is a restaurant chain that honors service members. The music is not too loud to have a conversation and there is plenty of fun decor to admire. Everyone was helpful and had a smile on their face but Alexis was fantastic! She cleaned our table with a smile and introduced herself, asking if we need anything else. Table service at a place that doesn't have table service. What a nice touch! Thanks for a great lunch! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE---- food and service is amazing ! Kyle waited on us and had such a great personality. A lady came to our table and asked how are food was, you don't get that anywhere else now days. Food was hot & fresh! Also , love the decor and what they stand for. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket sandwich, fresh cut fries & green beans!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Came into town wanted some barbecue excellent fast service friendly people love the ribs would recommend and it's veteran owned Came into town wanted some barbecue excellent fast service friendly people love the ribs would recommend and it's veteran owned read more

Dinner with a bud. Tuesday evening. Let's start off with the good. Love the theme of this restaurant. Lawn Forssman, fire, and military. No better theme in my opinion. This restaurant is very well-maintained, very clean to include the restrooms. The employees are top-notch, very friendly, very engaging, and certainly do a good job. They even have someone working in the dining room keeping it tidy. Now this move onto the food. I was absolutely starving when I arrived at about 530. I guess that's my mistake. I ordered the three meat combo, with two sides. My first side was lean brisket. I got three pieces of brisket, each the size of an Oreo cookie. The brisket was lean, but I did not expect it to be so dry I could choke. He did have decent flavor. My second meat was ribs. I received three ribs about the size of my fingers. A very small portion but they were pretty good. My third meat was pulled chicken. It was pulled chicken in a very mild, sort of sweet, very thin barbecue sauce. The portion was probably close to 2 cups, but the chicken texture was very soft and the pieces were too small. It was not very good. The sides I chose were green beans and a broccoli casserole. Green beans were standard fare, except for the rather large stem in the middle of my serving. The other side, the broccoli casserole, which is served cold, was actually pretty good. My total bill with a regular drink, was $26.73. Certainly not a bargain, but I would have expected not only more food, but a better quality. I have eaten at Mission BBQ at several other locations in other states. So would I choose Mission BBQ again? Yes if it was convenient, no if I had to drive past other barbecue places to get here like I did today. read more

Mission BBQ - Sorry, I almost forgot to take a photo. Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

Food and services is always on point Every time I'm nearby this area I stop and eat there. They have specials that vary throughout the year I have tried some and they are great menu items. Me and my family will come here whenever we get a chance read more

Absolutely delicious! Wonderful selection of sauces for very tender seasoned selections of meats. The pulled pork and the brisket were both lovely and a great way for our young soccer players to get some protein before the next game. We preferred the Memphis Belle Sauce with a sweet savory to it. The staff were all polite smiling and extremely nice to each other and patrons. It was really cool walking around and taking in all of the memorabilia that local vets had donated to the veteran own business. We were nervous about coming in an hour before closing but they never once made us feel rushed. They even provided us with two cards for free sandwiches so my daughter could enjoy it again before we left town. Definitely recommend and will be back every tournament weekend! read more

Great option for grabbing take out for a crowd or eating in! It's super fast from ordering to food in hands. We frequently stop in to grab food on the way home from work or just before guests are coming over. There's something for everyone and since there's so much meat and always a greens option, it can be keto, low-carb friendly! read more

I've been here a few times now. I really appreciate the military and first responder theme in the restaurant. It's classy and well done. The booths and tables are all well distributed and inviting. The service has been great every time. You order at the counter and then pick up your food, so no waiter/waitress. I've tried the ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken and turkey. The dry rub wings weren't for me, but everything else was really good. The turkey with the Bama sauce is phenomenal. I would definitely recommend Mission BBQ. read more

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Service was great. Very informative for our first visit. Food was so good, so good I ate it all before I tonight about a picture. Ambiance, well there is great country music and so much Military and First Responders pictures and stuff to look at. Many different sauces to choose from. You're bound to find one you like. My hubby had the chopped Brisket. Brisket was good but way too much sauce for me. Everyone was welcoming and we will definitely be back. Highly recommended..I almost forgot. This place is so clean. Restrooms were inviting and very nice. read more

First off the service was fantastic! Caleb should get a raise because he is sellin it!!!! The pulled pork and brisket was perfect and the variety of bbq sauce kept everything interesting. The ribs were fall off the bone and the lemonade wasn't too sweet or sour. I'd pass on the coleslaw next time but the Mac was pretty good read more

Mission BBQ - 2 meat platter, 2 ribs, Mac and cheese and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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The service here is very good. They have a large variety of bbq sauces to choose from. We had a party of 6 so there was a good variety of items ordered from sliced brisket to marinated chopped brisket to sausage, fries, beans, cheesy potatoes. I heard no complaints from anyone in our party. It was all good. You order at the counter and then get a number but there is a nice gentleman on the floor checking on everyone and being very friendly and attentive. I forgot to take pictures. Overall a good bbq place. read more

Best value for your money, and good customer service as well! Was sad moving from Maryland to Ohio, one reason being leaving all the Mission BBQ locations behind. Oh how elated I was when this one opened in Mason! Everything is good here. My favorite black plate special is the brisket burger. OMG IF IT IS ON SPECIAL, GET IT! Wish it were a regular menu item - Ive seen it sell out before! Usually get the pulled chicken or the pulled Turkey, which had a nice, smoky flavor. Cold slaw and potato salad are my preferred sides, my friends swear by the corn pudding when it's available. The desserts are sometimes delicious, sometimes just decent, but always a nice sweet bite to end the meal. Fav sauces are the Bay-B-Que (it has Old Bay seasoning in it), Smoky Mountain, and Memphis Belle. Eat here and make your tastebuds (and wallet) happy. read more

We ate here today after church and it was really good! Quick friendly service, great atmosphere, and delicious food! We loved the laid back family atmosphere and the tribute to our awesome USA military and first responders! You walk in and order your food at the counter, when it's ready they call your name and you come pick it up. There is outside and inside dining. They have: ribs, turkey, chicken, brisket, salmon; green beans with bacon, baked beans with brisket, mac-n- cheese, cole slaw, fresh cut french fries! You can get the meat as a sandwich or just by it's self. If you get just the meat it comes with a side of cornbread & you will get 8oz of meat, if you want it as a sandwich you get 6 oz of meat. If you do a pick 2 it's 4 oz of each meat and $5.50 up charge if one of your meats is salmon. You can order the brisket wet or dry. They have 8 different BBQ sauces on the table plus NC Vinegar to put on your food. They also have an Alabama sauce they serve with the salmon. My husband had wet brisket, cornbread, and mac-n-cheese; I had pulled chicken, cornbread, fries, and baked beans; our son had, salmon, cornbread, and fries. Everything is served hot, fresh, and delicious! I think this is our new favorite BBQ place! We will be back with friends!!! read more

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Best BBQ burt ends!!! We were here a few yeara ago and happy to report that it is still just fantastic! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Mason, Ohio

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Definitely 5 Service! We came in for lunch and were served very quick. The restaurant was packed, only a few tables open but definitely plenty of seating for our large crowd. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the Mac and cheese. read more

I hate that this place isn't closer to me or else I'd be there every week for those creamy, cheesy potatoes! My mouth is *still* watering! My God, they were so good. The caramel apple cobbler was equally delicious and the perfect Fall sweet treat. Their mac & cheese, brisket & pork were pretty good also. Nothing tasted bad. read more

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A place that honors those who protect us and delivers fixin's one can only hope for. Mission BBQ is on point. The Pulled Pork Sandwich is not to be played with. It is a hearty, slow smoked, hunger destroying, mouth watering, explosion of deliciousness. I deployed this asset with two of it's side-kicks...Baked Beans with Brisket and Green Beans with Bacon. These three brought down the house! The Brisket went to my partner. She paired that with the Mac-N-Cheese. Those two were like Tango and Bravo, Starsky and Hutch, Maverick and Goose. You get the idea. They worked well together. When we ordered I happened to mention that I was tempted by the Peach Cobbler. Unbeknownst to me, one of the workers must've overhead me. Much to my delight, and out of the sheer goodness of their hearts, a Peach Cobbler was delivered to my table after I finished my sandwich! And the Cobbler did not disappoint!!! Top notch service is hard to find these days. The walls are covered with first responder and military memorabilia, photos, and hardware. The decor couldn't get any better. I'll be back and I'll bring my friends with me. The only proper salute to Mission BBQ is to give them what they earned...5 Stars. read more