My family and I stopped in at Mission BBQ for dinner, and from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed like family. The young lady behind the counter was friendly, patient, and handled all of our questions like a true professional. The food was excellent across the board. My daughter ordered the burger, my wife had the salmon and turkey, my son had the ribs, and I went with the Yardbird. Everything was cooked perfectly, and no one had a single complaint. We tried a variety of sides, and the mac and cheese was the clear family favorite. While we were eating, we had a nice conversation with one of the ladies working in the dining room. She surprised us by bringing over two blueberry cobblers on the house, which was incredibly thoughtful. It was honestly the best blueberry cobbler I've ever had. Great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back. On a second visit My son and I stopped in for dinner after our CAP meeting. We placed our order and went to get our drinks. Shortly afterward, our order was ready. We both chose the smoked cheddar burger. I would have liked it to be a little hotter, but it was still very good. Of course, we paired it with fries and mac and cheese. While we were getting our food, I noticed a gentleman who had arrived before us was still waiting. He spoke with the manager and explained that he had already been waiting about 20 minutes and had not been called. The manager immediately apologized and had his order prepared on the spot. He then went a step further and issued the gentleman a full refund. It turns out the gentleman was a U.S. Navy veteran. Respect to Mission BBQ for doing the right thing and putting their customers first. That level of service still matters. read more

I have only visited this location twice, but when I'm in the mood for some good brisket and mac & cheese Mission barbecue hits the spot. Service is always friendly oh and the yum! read more

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Missions BBQ never disappoints us. We decided on Missions BBQ in Ocala, off College Rd for our pre-concert dinner. Becky our waitress made a great meal even better. She is such a charming person with an outstanding personality. We love Military and First Responder friendly locations, and it's nice to see the memorabilia and photos on the wall. The food is always excellent. The clientele is the best part, as well as the atmosphere. Price is decent and comparable to the area. The meal is always satisfactory! We will be back ! read more

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Freedom isn't Free... We had a tasty BBQ dinner at Mission BBQ tonight. We found them on Yelp & they had excellent reviews. After visiting, we can tell you they are a superior BBQ place. The food was wonderful - pulled port, mac & cheese, coleslaw, french fries...all delicious! The best part was that because it's Veterans Day, the restaurant is giving free sandwiches to Vets & First Responders. Then we learned that on other days, they get free dessert. How fabulous!! 5 Stars and bonus points since the entire staff was super! A staff member came over to ensure we were enjoying our food & our cashier came out to give us more info on the program they offer for our heroes. Check out the many restaurants in varios states. They have 9/11 memorabilia and photos of vets/first responders. More restaurants & shops should do this!! We will definitely be back here!! read more

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Atmosphere was very cute and homey. The customer service was great. We had a large group order and everything came out quickly. They even asked us how the food was when we were eating and picked up our plates afterwards. Super friendly! Food. Pulled pork sandwich 8/10. The bun wasn't anything too special but the pork was very tender. On its own it was missing a little something, but the bbq sauces on each table did just the trick. Pork could have been warmer but overall very delicious. Banana Pudding 7/10. The whipped cream and the pudding were separate, so some pieces were a little too sweet while others weren't sweet enough, but for the price I'd say it was worth it! Mac and Cheese 6/10. A little too cheesy for me, but again for the price definitely worth. Bbq Shrimp 10/10. Seasoning and sauce was AMAZING Cornbread 8/10. Tasted exactly like how I imagined. Cheesy Potatoes 9/10. GET THESE INSTEAD OF THE MAC AND CHEESE. Game changer Overall it was a great experience! read more

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Fast service! Food was hot, fresh, and very flavorful. Everything we look for in a fast food restaurant when on the road. Interior is the same as all the chains, very casual country. They had a free dessert this time for any veterans. Will definitely be coming back when in town read more

Passing through on Halloween night. Needed a solid sit down after 9 hours of driving. Yelpers recommended this jewel, and they never steer us wrong! The ambiance was typical of a well ran/organized BBQ restaurant. Order at the counter and pick up. A host of sauces were on the table and in the "garage" along with the straws and lids. Cool idea!! Also, thanks for all of the patriotic photos of our service men - past and present. A very noble and gracious tip of your hat to their service for our country. The food was great - my wife had the pulled chicken sandwich with the cheesy potatoes and I had a 2 meat - jalapeño sausage and moist brisket with the cheesy potatoes and baked beans. Everything was perfect. Greeted immediately when we can in - announced that we were virgins at the Mission so a lovely lady held our hands and helped us jump right in! The manager stopped by - my wife commented on how friendly everyone has been and the food was amazing. She proceeded to thank us and then returned with 2 apple cobblers - oh Happy Halloween to us! She also asked us to be sure and come back and gave us coupons for free sandwiches. What a deal. Honestly, in today's world, a few restaurants could really use some training from this crew. Due to our travel plans, it will be awhile before we return, but I can tell you we will blow our horns about Mission BBQ - Ocala. Thanks Yelpers and to the staff for making our evening great! read more

Brisket very very dry. No taste! VeryDisappointed . Buns could be better. They were dry also read more

Food, price, and the location is very good.Exceptional customer service. The catering service is outstanding. The hours of operation is flexible. read more

As a service member I greatly appreciate mission bbq , not only is the atmosphere welcoming but there is a story on each one of the walls showing the love and appreciation to all of our brothers and sisters. The food was also very good I mean outstanding . For this to be a chain restaurant I am so surprised on the quality of food. I got lean brisket and it was so moist I also got the pulled chicken which was seasoned to perfection . The Mac n cheese delicious but baby the banana pudding was the star of the show and the Memphis belle sauce was so perfect . I will absolutely be back ! Thank you to all the employees that took care of me and gave me a complimentary desert since I'm active duty ! read more

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I had been out for a Sunday afternoon drive with my mom, and it was getting on to supper time so we figured we would find something in town somewhere. We looked at a couple of different restaurants, but finally decided on Mission Barbecue. The outside has a modern look to it, and parking was not an issue. Inside we were greeted with the solid smells of Texas Barbecue and the walls plastered with military memorabilia. Turns out that Mission Barbecue is a big supporter of the military, and caters to them very well. We went for a sampler platter of different meats and sides, as we weren't hugely hungry and knew that would be enough between the two of us. We also went to town on the sauces and sampled all of them. The food is good here, and we did enjoy both the food and the atmosphere. If we get a hankering for barbecue this place will definitely be at the top of our list to return to if we are in the area. read more

Wow! What a great location! From the moment we walked in, Daisy greeted us and secured a table to accommodate the 5 of us. As always, the ribs were excellent, the national anthem at noon is the reason we came! Everyone stood up and saluted the flag! It was wonderful. We had a great chat with Daisy and she found out my dad served in the military and she asked him to bring a pic in and they would frame it nicely to add to their walls of veterans. The decor makes the ambiance. We also met Ashley the Store Manager and Tony the area manager, all were wonderful! Would definitely come back here. Daisy makes this location very special. read more

Always great, appreciate the veteran complimentary dessert and all the great pictures of fallen heroes. Well done read more

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Service was awesome. The smoked brisket and cheddar jalapeño sausage was delicious! My husband is a veteran and was treated to a free dessert. read more

We had a fantastic pre-wedding party at Ocala with 90 guests. They loved the food, spectacular ribs and the pulled pork was out of thew world. All this only topped by the service people that made everything work FANTASTIC. Our special recognition go to Mike, Becky and Lisa. This could have not been a better place for a party like we had. I highly recommend this joint. read more

I tried their smoked salmon for first time. It was excellent. The service is always 5 star. The ambiance, as we arrived just before noon, included standing a paying during National Anthem. If I want to feel healthy about my meal, lol, I will get the salmon again with their amazing green beans. read more

Food was over the top delicious! Fresh is always best! Daisy came around and was so full of energy and excitement as we told her it was our first time at a Mission BBQ. She gave us the history and explained how e ever is fresh and even gave us a sample of the apple dumpling (not sure thats what it's called). We will visit anytime we're shopping in Ocala and since the one in Lady Lake is closer we will have to try it! As former restaurant owners, you can't teach what Daisy has! read more

This place is awesome, great food and awesome customer service. I will be back every time I'm in town! They also treat Vets and first responders like royalty. Check it out when you're in town! read more

The food was delicious. When we arrived they were playing the national anthem. I had the 2 meat sampler with cheesy potatoes and a salad . My partner had bbq shrimp and the cheesy potatoes and a salad. Everything was very good. Service was good. And I liked all the photos of the service people. The restaurant was very clean and bright. read more

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A quiet Friday night in Ocala. The service here is excellent. The patriotism and respect for veterans is a welcomed surprise. The turkey was tender and juicy as was the sausage. The fries are fabulous and Mac n cheese is gooey and delicious. The only drawback is the corn bread is dry as a bone. All in all a good experience. read more

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One of the better BBQ chains around. The theme is nice but I give 4-stars (would give 4.5 starts but can't) because it still has a chain like feel. Other than that the food is very good. read more

ON POINT. This food is so good. It the price is hi. I put in an order for $100 party pack. When I got there the staff seemed confused. She forgot 2 of my items I was a little angry I had to remind her. Order was supposed to be ready at the exact time I got there. She spent 10 packing it all. Not sure why it was not already packed for me. I drove 25 mins across town to get this great food it should be ready when they say it will be ready. The food is pricey but so worth it if you can afford it. I will be back when my budget allows me to. The Mac and cheese was great and the spices in the pork were so damn good. I keep eating more and more. Everyone at the party said high praises for all the food. read more

We enjoyed the food. I had fall off the bone ribs, they were very good. My wife had pulled turkey sandwich with beans. When they found out I was a disabled vet, I got a free dissert. We both found the Coleslaw a little lacking. They had a good unsweetened iced tea. Over all I would highly recommend it. read more

The food was absolutely delicious--some of the very best BBQ my wife and I have ever had. Brisket, for example, was juicy, tender, and perfectly flavored. The sauces were incredible too, but the meat was so delicious (we tried four different ones), we didn't want to use sauce so as not to mask any of the flavor of the meat. We got an order of fries just so we could try all six sauces! The ambience was warm, informal, clean, and fun. And as the son of a career Army dad, I loved the respect for veterans, police, and emergency service providers the place wears all over its walls with unabashed pride and patriotism. Last but not least, the people working there were some of the nicest people ever, especially the location general manager (Ashley) and our server (Becky). We left feeling like we'd made a couple great new friends. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Mission BBQ in Ocala, Florida! read more

Great food Friendly service Ambiance is great. My nurse girlfriend and her army veteran son really appreciated the respect that is shown first responders and veterans by Mission! read more

The staff and service is awesome at Mission. The BBQ is consistently great. The brisket is my favorite with pulled pork a close second. Recommend trying all the sides. The restaurant walls are covered with great pictures and mementos for veterans and first responders. Mission is one of my favorites and I go there often. read more

Good, above average bbq. A little pricey for your buck. Great theme and decor as a salute to the armed forces and military.

Ordered to take away. Atmosphere was inviting. Staff were friendly. Food was excellent. It was not inexpensive but worth the cost.

The staff are excellent and food tasty and generous. I will be going back. When we walked in the door the Star Spangled was playing and customers and staff were standing, hands over hearts or salutes. It was inspiring. read more

My husband and I love coming here. The food and service is always great! We always order the brisket sandwich and all their sides are delicious especially their green beans and banana pudding! read more

Wow, soooooo good, BBQ was amazing and every side was homemade and you could definitely taste it. We had to go back and order some extras to take home with us. Staff were so friendly. Great atmosphere. This will be our go to stop every time we travel to Florida. read more

We've been eating at Sonny's since the beginning of time. It has really gone down hill. My kids told me about this place and I was avoiding it because you have to order at the counter. I found out it's well worth the trip. The best ribs I've ever had. Great brisket, pulled pork and mac and cheese. The people working there couldn't be nicer. I love the food, the atmosphere and the employees. The manager gave us a couple of coupons for free sandwiches because it was our first time. This is our only barbecue place for now on. read more

I enjoyed my first visit to Mission BBQ. We got a sampler so we could try as many things as possible. Pulled pork /brisket and jalapeño cheese sausage- all were tender and tasty- not overly smoky tasting- the fatty cut of brisket was my favorite Sides - the collard greens were the best bite on the plate. Delicious. Potato casserole thing - was kinda dense and unappetizing. Flavor was ok Loved the excessive options of sauces. The peppery vinegar is really nice. They had a staff member keeping the dining area clean and the guests attended to. It's a nice touch. read more

First visit & it was wonderful. Staff pleasant & knowledgeable. Had pulled pork & macaroni & cheese. Will definitely visit again

Mission is consistently delicious! We've been several times since they opened and always so good! Daisy was our floor attendant today and she was so helpful! Very friendly and attentive. I had given Lisa pics of several family members who have been or are still active military and today was the first time we saw them on the wall. What an awesome thing to do for our military and first responders. Always brings me to tears. Touches my heart! We also were there for the National Anthem and that was amazing. Everyone stood without hesitation! Love it and so moving especially in today's world where so many have no respect the flag. THANK YOU MISSION BBQ for your dedication to those who sacrifice for our country read more

First time going there. I had the brisket sandwich and mac and cheese, both were to die for. I have had brisket all over the US and this is some of the best ever. The mac and cheese was fantastic, very cheesy. Daisy was extremely nice, refilled our drinks and brought us a brownie to try which was delicious also. Highly recommend this place. read more

The good was excellent! The service was amazing! we especially enjoyed how they cater to Veterans, a big plus in our book!! Daisy, our hostess and entertainer for our visit was amazing! we enjoyed our meal and dessert, thanks to Daisy's care and generosity! We were party of six and we enjoyed our meal at the location in Hwy 200 in Ocala! can't say enough good things about Mission BBQ! read more

Excellent service Becky was wonderful,food absolutely awsome,friendly caring and delight and will definitely be back! God bless America and this awsome place! read more

I tried this restaurant since I'm from out of town and I like trying local fare when traveling. I opted for the brisket, green beans and kicking collard greens. Being from Texas, I have the bar set pretty high for brisket, and it did not disappoint! It was some of the best brisket I've ever had. I was pleasantly surprised. Also, I like that they asked me when I ordered it if I wanted it more lean or fatty. I prefer my brisket lean, and that's exactly what it was. I ate every single bite and didn't even use any of the 6 different sauces they offer. If I had used sauce, I like that their sauce offerings are all very different by region and style, such as Texas, Smoky Mountain, Memphis, KC, Florida, and Tupelo. The sides were very good as well. It's sometime hard to get collard greens right, but these were delicious! The decor is really neat, with military photos and decor all over the restaurant; old and new. The staff was super nice as well, which is a rare find these days. This place is awesome. I see that there are locations all across the country, but none in Texas, which is where I'm from and which is why I've never heard of this place. Mission BBQ: Please come to Texas! With food as good as this, it would do well! read more

Hubby and I were very disappointed with our dining experience at Mission. We do appreciate the tribute to servicemen and women, but nothing about the food would entice us to go back. The meat was way too salty, the slaw was almost tasteless, and we didn't care for any of the sauces (I just ate my few bites of too-salty meat without any). On top of all that, the prices seemed very high. On the upside, the young woman who took our order was wonderful! My single star goes to her. read more