I have been very pleased with the food and service that I have gotten there the food was at the right temperature and the cornbread was fantastic read more

Nice, clean restaurant with subdued lighting at night. Wooden tables & ample parking. You order at the counter. Delicious bbq meats that are meaty. I was surprised & disappointed that they don't serve baked potatoes...they go well with bbq. read more

SO good! I still haven't actually been here physically, but my mom has brought me food from here, and I've had their catering. Consistently delicious homestyle cooking! Their greens are wonderful, their mashed sweet potatoes are amazing, and everything I've had is as good as it gets for restaurant homestyle food. I am black and, while not 100% traditional, the greens will please any soulful palate, ok?! I promise! Even the picky eaters will dig the greens with the tomatoes, not in spite of them, but with them. It really isn't coming up short at all to have Mission BBQ cater your family events. Not a soul will complain because the flavor is there every single time! The baked chicken is wonderful (though something somewhere had gluten, and I suspect it was the baked chicken. While I can't eat the mac and cheese, the eyes know. I can tell that it's mac and cheese done right! Few people know how to do it right. My mom, the family mac-and-cheese-making expert confirmed it was as good as it looked. My son loves it, and everyone on my dad's side ranted and raved when they catered my grandfather's birthday party. Definitely give them a go! I had their brisket, and that was great too! The sauces are also very very good--flavorful and zesty, not overly sweet. read more

I've enjoyed this Mission BBQ and the one on Broad Street. The service is always polite. My latest visit I had the brisket and the pulled chicken. Both were very good. Brisket was nice and juicy. I ordered the one with a little more fat to it. Very good! The staff walking around always checks in. Enjoy it every time I go. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, pulled chicken, corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was great! Got the smoked salmon with two sides and the yardbird ( half a chicken) peach cobbler is a must if they have it on the menu make sure you get some. read more

Passing thru Richmond, tried another outlet of this up-and-coming BBQ chain. Was NOT disappointed. It's fast-food style - order at the counter, you bring to the table. Brisket is my favorite and this is OUTSTANDING brisket. Smoky, lean, moist, flavorful, fork-tender with a nice crunchy bark. Choice of 6 sauces on each table; the sweet is my favorite. Side of green beans also fantastic - slow simmered all day with onions and pork. Savory, salty, tender - good ole' fashioned green beans. Plus a square of corn bread. Moist, slightly sweet and perfect for a quick dip in the bbq sauce and then a dunk in the juice from the beans. Recommended! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket, greens beans, corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I know it's barbecue, lots of meat piled high kind of place, and I go here with friends because they love it, but there's just not enough meatless options for me. They only have one salad and only two kinds of dressing. Just not my preference. The prices, in my opinion, are a little high for casual dining. That being said, the service is always amazing and the place is clean. I like that they stand for a good cause. read more

The food here is always amazing!! The Mac & Cheese is THE BEST!! The BBQ and sauces here is always flavorful!! The service here is also great, the employees are kind and if they ever make mistakes on your order, they are always open to making things right! The ambiance here is also very cool! A lot of interesting history to look at and recognize on the wall as well! read more

I wrote a review for the Mission BBQ on West Broad back in 2014 and my thoughts are pretty much the same today. The service here is phenomenal. If they give you the wrong side, they just GIVE you the one you ordered. If you're a Veteran, Law Enforcement, or serve in some way they got you covered. Food wise I have my favorite things. The brisket is nice, I like the sausage, the mac and cheese is fire, and the corn bread is darn decent. Did I mention the service? Have I had better sides and brisket? Well sure. I've been to TEXAS bit**. The food is just a little shy of stellar levels but for my money this is the best BBQ within a 10 mile radius. It's a great place to get that BBQ fix. read more

Mission BBQ - brisket, sausage, mac-n-cheese, potato salad, and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I liked the bbq here friendly staff and actually I had more like 3.5 ribs I like the assortment of different sauces from all over. I think my fave sauce is the smoky mountain. The meat was very tender and fall-off-the-bone...nice. Establishment is clean and the location is easily accessible read more

Mission BBQ - 3 baby back ribs and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This business is A +++ They are fast and efficient and the food a Amazing!!! Great food at great prices! I walk away feel full. The sliced brisket is fantastic!!! The employees are friendly and always helpful every time I have been here!! Clean and great atmosphere! read more

Mission BBQ - a bowl of food and a fork - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

It was good, not the best.The sides were awesome.The sauces are good.The restaurant has lots of memorabilia hanging.

My friends would probably be shocked that I am giving Mission a 1 since I raved about it before this location opened... but until it changes, the Mission BBQ that I love will not get a higher rating at this location. My husband went to get brisket and came home with the driest piece of meat I have ever had. I work across the Mission BBQ on Glenside and Broad and have never had a problem. In fact they almost always have a line out the door every time I am there. I understand that the Mission BBQ on this side of town is new and probably still working out kinks, but telling your customers they don't have a choice for the cut of brisket is ridiculous. There are those that like it super lean and there are those that like it moist... I fall in the latter group. My husband brought the brisket home and I was completely sad and unsatisfied because I got the dryest piece of brisket I have ever had. I am not even a BBQ fan but have been such a great fan of Mission! Come to find out my husband said that they don't do requests for lean or moist anymore. According to my husband they said you get what they cut. I've read other reviews of this location and some indicated they don't like moist but received it ordering. I am boycotting this location until I hear that they let you have a choice of the cut of brisket you want. It is on the nutritional menu on the main website so it makes no sense why the restaurant doesn't allow their customers to select it. Other than the main part of the meal I do have to say the sides are amazing... I got the collard greens... probably the most flavorful collards you've had... green beans are just as tasty. Love the potatoes and Mac and cheese. I would have to say the cornbread is perfect here! The one on Glenside and Broad tends to be super dry. My husband did get the turkey and unfortunately that was also super dry. I'd love to go back, and may even write corporate to discuss this meat situation! I'm definitely bummed about this... read more

Mission BBQ - Nutritional info on lean and moist... that has always been an option at Mission why not this location - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I LOVE this place. You are always greeted with a smile and the food is DELICIOUS!!! I have never had anything that wasn't great there. Run, don't walk, to Mission BBQ!!! read more

I'll start by saying mission BBQ is usually great but this experience was subpar. For starters I walk in the restaurant and i see the manger sampling food out of the trays in the kitchen. Not the biggest deal maybe he's making sure the quality is there. But as he kept doing it, i was completely turned off and made me question if I wanted to eat there. To see someone in a open kitchen concept continually eat out of the food is not a good look. Cons The brisket texture was there but the flavor wasn't . The side dishes tasted like the plastic container it was in. Manager eating out of food in the kitchen. read more

Love this tasty chain. The meat is always high quality and smoked deliciously. Our favorite are the sauces. I can't seem to get enough. I love mixing 3 or 4 for my own unique blend. So, I order the 6 pack to go. It's a great prices and last quite awhile. read more

Salmon with fries, cold slaw, or greens is very good! Staff is helpful and very efficient! Need atleast 2 more location in / around RVA! read more

Had lunch here with my little cousin who is visiting from NYC. She had the brisket Mac and cheese and fries. She loved everything but the brisket. I had the sampler plate with BBQ and sausage. The BBQ was very good, corn bread and mac and cheese was really good. I won't not order the sausage again. It was not spicy enough for me. But it was not bad. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I would definitely eat here again. read more

First time in a Mission BBQ and I will be going back. The place itself is cool with flags of all of the branches of service including first responders uniforms. Different sayings/creeds on the wall, and of course our great flag on display. It was a bit emotional sitting in a place that truly values those who protect our freedoms and keep us safe. The people were all SO FRIENDLY!!! The food. We both had brisket. Mine was the moist brisket on a sandwich. SO FREAKIN GOOD! I also tried the Alabama White Sauce (hint: you have to ask for this at the counter, it isn't on the table). It was really good! They put horseradish in theirs and it is thicker than a typical Alabama White Sauce, but very good. My side was Mac n cheese. I really enjoyed that!!! Hubby had the Lean Brisket, sliced. He really enjoyed it. There was not a vinegar based sauce, but they do have vinegar on the table for you to add to your bbq. Both servings of brisket were really large and neither of us finished. The cornbread on hubbys plate was a little denser and drier than we like, but it wasn't bad. Overall, I enjoyed my food and the atmosphere. I almost can't wait to go back! read more

Mission is a great spot. Love the fact they are supporting our military folks and have those beautiful photos on their walls. I know a guy that has donated a few to each location and glad to see they are being displayed so guests can enjoy a piece of history while waiting. Food is great and atmosphere is fun and feels like a BBQ joint. I have had a few things off the menu and liked everything maybe minus the brisket. It was slightly dry. I have done a ton of brisket in my time and think doing small batch at the house is certainly different than mass production so won't judge too critically. All about the butcher paper!!! Anyway, awesome spot, love going and dining and all sauces are money and fun to try! Thanks Mission for your support of our amazing military! read more

Excellent choice for southern BBQ. I had the Hawaiian short rib with. Corn bread and geeen beans. I would definately have that again ... very flavorful. It's a bit noisy but to be expected. read more

Terrific brisket. My daughter loved their pulled pork sandwich. Such a terrific variety of bbq sauces.

The service was outstanding! Great customer service from Dominic. he explained the menu well and interacted with my kids.. absolutely adored my time there! read more

I am not much of a typical barbecue lover and the one thing I always crave if I am craving bbq is a spicy cheddar sausage and some good sides. I have looked at so many menus in the past at bbq locations around town but none with what I was looking for and then mission bbq arrived. They had exactly what i wanted. Cheddar jalapeño sausage and an array of sides to choose from. I love the atmosphere and concept of mission bbq. I am passionate about honoring our heroes and this place does it so well. The food is also very good and I love the sauces they have. This will be my bbq joint from now on read more

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Received a couple of free sandwich cards at a military event and decided to redeem them today. Walked in and amazed by the military and first responder memorabilia! The cashier, Ahnalea, ran down the menu for us, made some recommendations and off we went. I am a little upset with her because everything she recommended, we bought and IT WAS TO DIE FOR! There went my workout. Then Cindy came by our table to check on us and not only shared her appreciation for our service, but she gave us two samples of their famous dessert, the Caramel Apple Cobbler! Let's just say, YOU NEED ONE AFTER YOUR MEAL! I cannot say anything that will explain how this place has made our service to our country meaningful. They are beyond any words! Thank you for your loving and undying support to our Military and First Responders! read more

Mission BBQ - Caramel Apple Cobbler sample - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The pulled chicken had that unmistakable taste of artificial smoke flavoring. Overly "smoky", and a slight after burn in the throat. Inexcusable in a place with BBQ in the title. The french fries were a soggy translucent tangled heap. It looked like they were prepared yesterday. Sauces: I'm not rating them based on their sauces, but heed this warning if you get carry-out... the sandwich meats are served dry. You must ask for sauces when ordering. read more

Meh. It's decent. Good sauces, good slaw, Mac was great. Brisket was cut into cubes? Beans were way over seasoned and weird. I had this for an office lunch and it just bolsters my theory of never getting BBQ from a chain. read more

Still one of my favorite places to get BarBQ (except for my own smoker). I picked up the Brisket, Mac&Cheese with Peach Cobbler. Wow that was a lot of food for lunch - the brisket was moist and tasty along with the very good mac & cheese. I ate the cobbler later and it was very good - not dry but moist and not too buttery. They have some of the best port & chicken BarBQ in this area - the prices are very good. The restaurant was clean and the wait staff were all nice including the cooks who make it a point to say hello. read more

Ribs were fall apart tender which didn't suit me for spare ribs to the point they were close to mush. Cole slaw was a bit on the vinegary side where I prefer sweeter, a little sugar would help. The baked beans were the best part of my meal which is the only part of the meal that I finished. Pretty disappointing considering I ordered 10 bone ribs. read more

THE BEST EVER!!! The staff is friendly, the entire facility immaculately clean. The decor is dedicated to our military, Outstanding.. Now to the food . i chose the Burnt Beef ends and they were incredible. Crispy but tender and well smoked. The cornbread was very good, I just wish I had honey butter to go with it. my wife chose the smoked salmon. It is so awesome, I went to the store and bought cream cheese and bagels for tomorrow. Give it try , you won't be disappointmented. read more

Was in the neighborhood for pizza but Blaze had a line that went at least 20 deep outside. We drove around the Wegman's shopping area and settled for Mission BBQ. **Disclaimer** I was born and raised in Texas. I just moved to Virginia three years ago and have not had any decent bbq. Walking into Mission reminded me of walking into a Rudy's BBQ in Texas (my hopes started to go up). The setup is patriotic, spacious, and bright. Before you order, you come across a large metal cooler with bottles of flavored soda and nostalgic bottles of Pepsi products. We ordered brisket, sausage, a pulled pork sandwich, cheesy potato salad, green beans, and baked beans. The cheesy potatoes were VERY good! Highly recommend this as a side. The sausage was fine the sandwich too. But real bbq is measured by brisket and beef ribs (which are not on the menu). The beef brisket was the best I've had (in Virginia). I ordered a moist cut and the flavor was very good. It was missing a crispier, darker (should be black), peppered edge (see Franklin BBQ in Austin Texas). But overall, I was very impressed and will definitely be back. By the way, the service was great! read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket and classic sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Very good bbq! Jane was great and catered for us. Thank you!

I liked it! I got a pulled pork sammich (traditional of course) and 1x rib. They have all this military "appreciation" decor around so I asked if they had a military discount, me being military,...oddly he replied "are you part of our 'veteran's club'" or something. I replied no since I'm visiting. So I was offered free carrot cake...good enough, though odd. Anyway, I was given 3x ribs instead of 1 so I didn't scrounge for the cake. But sure if this was the discount or because it was near closing time. Ribs (baby back) - very good! Slightly tough (end of the night, mind you) but great flavor, appearance. Pulled pork - Average. Soft texture (as usual), appearance was good, flavor was on the better side of smokiness. The sauce helped. The bun was way too bready though. Overall, they were super nice. I would go back! read more

The food was amazing and the customer services was amazing. The young man took car of us and made sure we understood the menu. He was so polite and welcoming so we made sure he was taken care of in return. We tried the Mac and cheese, green beans, broccoli salad, cheesy potatoes, salmon, pulled chicken/pork , brisket , pastrami and jalapeño and cheese Sausages. I only have a video won't let me upload it but trust me it was amazing!!!! 10/10 read more

After hearing my husband telling me how good their BBQ was, I finally decided to check this place out and I was actually very impressed. I can't believe it took me this long to finally come here. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Super impressed with Mission BBQ- I got the salad with smoked, pulled chicken + ranch dressing. So. Good. My S.O. got the pulled pork sandwich, which he said was delicious and HUGE! Big-as-your-face, huge. Two ribs (they can be ordered individually) and a side of mac and cheese. Literally, everything was super tasty! We will definitely be going back to try some of their other goodies. read more

I usually love this place, but recently had a bad experience here. I got the pulled pork, and it was probably half fat. Then I got to my green beans, and there was a hair in them. I'm still giving them three stars because I've never had a problem before, but I will think twice before spending my money here again. read more

Excellent food, great atmosphere, good cause, great service. BBQ was flavorful and tasty. read more

Mission BBQ - american flag hanging from the ceiling - Barbeque Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Some of the best "fast" food I've had in a while. It's different than your other options that have been around forever. Besides, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. read more

So excited the new Mission BBQ is on the Southside! Awesome customer service and fabulous food as usual. Was sad the potato salad was gone, but the cheesy potatoes made up for the disappointment. Tried for the first time the caramel bread pudding, omg was amazing! For the record not a big caramel fan but not overbearing at all. Just a delicious sweet dessert. read more