On June 18, 2026, I placed a Juneteenth catering order with Ed, who was super chilled and made sure to review my order, and caught an error we both missed. On Friday June 19, I picked up the order, and upon arriving home, realized that there was a critical error in the order, and called the restaurant. The manager on duty delivered the correct item for the order, saving me a return trip to the restaurant. This is the example of what excellent customer service looks like. Thank you for taking good care of me and my party. read more

The atmosphere is interesting, and I respect the military and first responder theme, but honestly that does not make up for average barbecue. The food was disappointing for the price. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. The BBQ tasted pretty average, the meat was not as flavorful or tender as I expected, and overall it felt overpriced for what you actually get. The sauces help a little, but good barbecue should not need sauce to carry the whole meal. The service was fine and the place has a nice patriotic setup, but at the end of the day I came for barbecue, not decorations. For the money, I expected much better food. read more

UPDATE: I'm giving honest feedback based on the excellent followup service I received from the corporate team. Explanations and apologies were exchanged and I wanted to commend them for supporting their brand. Well, I'm done with this place. We typically order 2-3 times a month because hubby loves meat, bbq in particular is his kryptonite. I order online because I order a lot (they freeze well and someone in the house can eat lots of bbq). I walk up to the cashier to notify her of my pickup and she directs me to the pickup counter just 3 feet away. Behind me comes a woman doing a pickup as well. The manager(appeared to be some kind of supervisor) immediately helps this woman ignoring me(who was there first). Her order wasn't even ready but he waited to give to her. After she left "said manager" says "are you waiting? Um, yes that is why I stand there. My order had already been on the counter. No apologies for having skipped me. Not sure why I was invisible.:: Brought food home and it appeared to be half the portion of what I typically get. I thought they weighed these pieces but I guess not. They also have an "orange ticket" loyalty envelope that apparently I don't qualify for because I place my order online. I asked about on their Socials page. I guess it doesn't matter that I spend $50-$150 a visit. I will no longer order from this place. read more

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I had the pulled pork and beef brisket. And Mac and cheese. Had violent diarrhea within. 1 hour. Stay away !

For the area, this has been the best BBQ experience I've had. The food was flavorful and cooked perfectly, and they offer a great variety of sauces to suit different palates. Service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. After trying several BBQ spots in the area, this has officially become my go-to place. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great BBQ experience at a fair price. read more

Food is always hot fresh and tasty. You can't go wrong here. The staff is always courteous. Make sure you have everything you need and it gives you real comfort when you're hungry and want some great barbecue. read more

Always enjoy going to this place. As a veteran I appreciate the support they provide to the military and first responder community. Food was great as always. Keep up the great work! read more

I've always had a positive experience with Mission BBQ's food and customer service, and tonight was no different. I ordered the XL party pack for 15 people, and it was more than enough to feed our party of 16 (10 adults, 2 teens, 4 younger kids). We got the sliced brisket, pulled pork, classic sausage, mac & cheese, green beans, cold slaw, and combo sliders/corn bread. Everything tasted great, but the star of the show was the customer service when I picked up the food. The order was ready right on time, and the staff explained what all the items were. They packed everything in a nice box and even walked it out to my car for me even though I had brought my brother to help with the pickup. Talk about going the extra mile! 5 stars for the food, 10 stars for the friendly and helpful staff! read more

Stopped by last week after a workout for my first ever visit of any Mission BBQ, and I had a really positive experience ordering for takeaway. The cashier and the manager (I assume she was a manager) were extremely patient while I looked over the menu and decided what to get. They also told me about what dishes from the menu are really popular, what each of their handful of sauces go well with what I ordered or which ones I would like based on my preferences. This interaction was really great for me, especially since I was exhausted from a long day of work and a rigorous workout. I was just really hungry! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich North Carolina Style (but the cole slaw is on the side) combo with a side of fries and a drink. I also asked for the Smoky Mountain sauce. The sandwich was really tender and delicious, and the fries hit the spot! Maybe I was just starving, but I greatly enjoyed my meal. The only thing I was a little upset by was the large bone in my sandwich; with the size of the bone, the cook could've just removed it so I didn't bite into it and have not been in pain for a few minutes. The restaurant wasn't too packed, but there were more than a handful of people in there enjoying their meal. It was fairly clean from what I noticed. it wasn't too loud; the vibe was pretty chill. There are also outdoor tables and seating for when the weather is nice! I had a great experience and will not hesitate to come back again! read more

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The food is always delicious, plentiful, and reasonable. The manager (I believe, or a supervisor who is frequently there) is wonderfully friendly and very eager to help. The ambiance is great -- very clean and well-decorated. This is my go-to restaurant and a family favorite. We all love Mission BBQ and thank you for your culinary service! read more

I had the apple cobbler this week. Absolutely delicious! The meatloaf was a very generous portion but it was served with a ketchup mixture that was WAY to spicy! The Mac and Cheese was old fashioned and had extra melted cheddar throughout. read more

Mission BBQ - Apple Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Ordered the takeout, in and out under 10 minutes, shockingly fast service. The group loved the fatty brisket sandwiches. Clean restaurant and warm welcoming staff. read more

Good concept. Might not be the best location. The time we've been, service was efficient, food was ok. I think if it was busier overall quality would be better. read more

We had dinner there on 6/29/2024. My wife had the brisket sandwich with a side of green beans. The brisket was sliced to order. I had a few pieces as my wife couldn't eat it all. It was a little dry and bland. The Texas twang sauce helped. The beans were flavorful, very tasty. I had the pastrami, a side of coleslaw and potato salad. The pastrami was tender and delicious. I would eat that again. I did like the mustard that was served with the pastrami. The coleslaw was a little dry. I wasn't impressed with the coleslaw and didn't finish it. The potato salad was tasty. No complaints about the potato salad. I liked the amount of pastrami on my plate. I feel that a side should be included with the meal. The cornbread was average, a little dry to me. You order at the counter, so I have no comment on service. Overall, it was a decent meal. I am basing my rating on the bland brisket and subpar coleslaw. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Sicklerville NJ. Great aroma when entering. Service atmosphere is so cool. Employees are polite and friendly. Young lady at counter,Alana, was helpful with a great smile. read more

What a great experience! We went in as a group thinking we'd be looked down upon because we all signed up for their email list and had free sandwich coupons. But instead, manager Ed was thrilled we were there. Ed, Sean, and a female cashier (missed her name but she looked to be about 20 with curly brown hair) were all incredibly accommodating and friendly. And Ed stopped by our table to chat and explain more about their food. We loved our food. It was tasty and fresh. The turkey was about as nicely flavored as you could hope for as were the pulled chicken, brisket, and sides (macaroni and potato salad). And Ed gave us strawberry shortcake on the house to welcome us as first-timers. What a treat! A plus was seeing some of the non-traditional diet sodas at the fountain like Diet Dr. Pepper and Diet Mt. Dew Overall it was a great experience, and we will definitely be back. Too many things on the menu I still want to try. Thanks to the great Mission team for a fun Friday night family outing. read more

Ordered takeout the day prior to Thanksgiving. Home alone, didn't feel like cooking anything for T.G. Everybody must have had the same idea as they were balls-to-the-walk busy with giant takeout orders, including smoked turkeys, etc. I just wanted pulled pork, brisket, and sides. Waited quite a while in the confusion. I could see my order was done and sitting there, but they seemed not to find it, and I couldn't very well shout at them to get their attention. Well, I could, but I wasn't going to do that. So I waited and they eventually got it to me. Overall, very good barbeque. Not the outstanding bestest I've ever had, or swoon-worthy great, but very good and acceptable. It made for a very nice, low-stress T.G. of football, beer, and barbeque. I will definitely order from them again, hopefully not during a holiday rush. read more

Found this place after leaving the Sully Historic Site of the Lee family (relatives of Robert E.) and the National Air and Space Museum suburban outpost near Dulles airport. Portions were small and sides were not included, so if you have a craving for any of them, know they are only available ala carte. The sauces are all tasty; personally, I really enjoyed the Kansas City sauce because I like tart, vinegary mixes. Service is fast and friendly. Ambience is bright and cheery but very military. Another reviewer used the word patriotic. It's a small chain in these parts, apparently, so give it a try if it's convenient. read more

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The staff is just amazing and made the experience that much better. So much credit to them for being so kind and welcoming! The place was super clean and the food was AMAZING!!! read more

This place just makes me happy. The taste, the atmosphere, and the people really make this a great establishment to eat at. First the food is delicious, each item I have tried, whether its the cornbread, the brisket, pulled chicken, or ribs, they are all prepared fresh and delicious. The prices aren't too high and you get a lot of food. The dining area is like other bbq places, with plenty of booths and tables to sit the whole family. They display local items from the nearby firehouse station and show a great pride for those who have served our country. The staff was nice enough to let me know which items contain gluten and which meats were higher in fat content. They seems to have deep knowledge of the food they serve, how long its cooked, and what sauces fit best with each meat. I really enjoyed my visit to mission and recommend it. read more

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Great food, great sauce, best tea! Come with a bib... Notes to military is the best! Happy employees.

Shaun was patient and well mannered. I never know what I want. He suggested the black plate special with grilled shrimp today. It did not disappoint! Potato salad and strawberry shortcake. Full and happy read more

Great bbq all day all night. Patriotic ambiance. Some cuts may be dry just let them know.

Steve and his crew were truly amazing from start to finish. They went above and beyond for someone in our group with very special food issues. They didn't miss a beat. They were kind, courteous and extremely helpful in all they did to make this a place we would recommend again and again. read more

Not worth it anymore. $20.00 for a three meat plus another $5.50 for a combo? Prices have shot up even more since last review. read more

We've always loved coming to this location and it's the closest one in Great Falls. Their service is exceptional and their food is just delicious. Not only do they have great customer service and great food, they always cater to the servicemen/women, police officers, firefighters and their company mission and vision is just amazing. They're located in a small shopping center so there's plenty of parking space. Today was extremely nice- they were super packed because it's Veteran's day. It's great to see so many people come to eat and enjoy themselves. They also have some free cake for everyone to enjoy. There were also a few organizations outside the establishment greeting and sharing goodies and poppies pin. Just amazing! Highly recommend their brisket but this time of year they have smoked meatloaf which I will have to try next time we come. read more

Mission BBQ - Outside pic - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Very welcoming staff, even greater food. Staff provided me their menu recommendations, and I'm glad they were all awesome. read more

STERLING, VA 01/25/19 LUNCH +11.99 for a two (2) meat platter, one (1) side, and one (1) regular drink. +The meats definitely have a smoke ring and decent smokey flavor to it. Though, I am not sure what type of wood is used to smoke the meats. +There is a wide variety of barbecue sauces to choose from. +I usually like to try a BBQ joint's ribs and brisket; will get the pulled pork, if one is not available/offered. -The cornbread was meh. -I wish the soft drink selections were more unique/robust. Just run-of-the-mill Pepsi products are offered. They do have separate fountains of tea and lemonade. Support our local Glen Burnie, MD-based chain and check them out! read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Finally off the writers block to write about some local chain bbq that doesn't taste like a chain. Plus they are veteran friendly and with that theme and meat based, this was something I had to check out! Since this place used to be an Applebee's, the interior is similar with the seating but modified with its own bbq twist such as the accommodations and framed pictures on the wall. Ordering pretty simple as you order at the front and then they call you with your order. They repeat it back to you for verification and accuracy; such minor details that Applebee's couldn't get right. Explains why they closed! Anyways, all the stuff looked great so I went with the three meat combo to try as much as I could. I selected the pulled pork, brisket, and sausage (jalapeño cheddar). Also added some potato salad and Mac and cheese for sides. Came with some cornbread for a meal that left me feeling the lovely meat sweats. The pork and sausage were my favorites; the pork combined with the assortment of sauces had great flavors and saltiness. Sausage was the best of the bunch with heat and richness of cheese. I wasn't too crazy about the brisket but the sauces (Memphis and Alabama) helped me out. Maybe just a bad cut. The potato salad had the right texture to complement the meat. Mac and cheese is delicious but nothing crazy. And the cornbread is savory as well; just a solid bbq meal! No doubt I wanna come back here to try other stuff. Keep following your mission which is BBQ! read more

Mission BBQ - Triple meat trio (pulled pork, brisket, jalapeñoNcheddar sausage). Not a home run but definitely a triple! - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

It was soooooo amazing!!!! Definitely coming back!!!!! With fam, with friends, with pets, I would come By myself to eat! It is that damn good! Highly recommend y'all to go! read more

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I must say I've never been disappointed with anything about this place. From the food to the service, everything was top notch!

Great food and great service! Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Tony who was working the dining room while also celebrating his 86th birthday today! He insisted on sharing a piece of his cake. We'll come back again just to see Mr. Tony! People make the place! read more

I've been visiting here at least once a month since the day they opened. I love the atmosphere and menu but food simply isn't consistent at this location. Brisket is especially hit or miss. Today I had the brisket, classic sausage, peach cobbler and baked sweet potato. Everything was fine but the brisket wasn't even close to acceptable; way over smoked and completely dry and chewy. A terrible disappointment. The last time I was here the brisket was the best I'd ever had. I just don't understand the inconsistency. For the price you're paying, it should be right every time. I'm done gambling here. Dine with caution. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I LOVE this place. Despite the fact that everyone probably comes for the meat (I've always had a sandwich and it was always great, don't get me wrong), they do such a great job with the sides. I always have a hard time to choose. The beans are amazing, they're sooo flavorful, the Mac and cheese its just the right gooey cheese sensation you're looking for, the fries are fresh and perfectly seasoned, the potato salad has a hint of Dijon mustard, the smashed potatoes are just right and don't even get me started on their amazing peach cobbler. The Mission's mission is a great bonus read more

Mission BBQ - They do have the BEST lemonade and ice tea - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

AMAZING!!! Best bbq around hands down! Also, the best service! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and hello. Then the cashier rang me up and even gave recommendations which was awesome! The manager Greg even said hi and thanked me for supporting the first responders by buying the large plastic reusable cup. I LOVE it that they support first responders. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. Both were incredible!!! I will certainly be Back and this will most definitely be my new bbq spot! If you are on the fence, come on down and give it a try and you will be glad that you did! While dining, we even had a super nice employee stop by. Her name was Kaylee and she was super cool. Asked how we were enjoying the food and if there was anything that we needed. Definitely good vibes coming off this place. As I said, I'll definitely be back:) read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich Mac and cheese and first responder cup. - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Living in New York I don't get a lot of good barbecue anymore. But this location is conveniently near my office in virgins and is great for lunch or dinner. Even before I step inside I love this place as I see that truck smoking in the parking lot. There are a variety of options on the menu and some awesome sides. Staff is always great and the line moves fast. There's plenty of seating inside, it's a large place but there is also outdoor seating. I'm not a veteran or in any of the armed forces, but I do appreciate how they have special parking up front for veterans, that's pretty awesome. This Please definitely has a lot of pride in it and they crank out some pretty awesome food. I definitely make it a point to stop every time I visit my home office and you should too. read more

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I typically love mission BBQ. I've tried the food at many different locations through MD and VA(at least 15 times). However, I ordered curbside today and was very displease with the quality of the food received during my curbside order today. The brisket appears to be rare; which is completely different from any brisket I've had before at any of the other locations. In addition: I called in a curbside order and the young lady on the phone said to come in when I got there. I asked if someone could come out because "I didn't have a mask" and the young lady replied, "you don't need one". Yikes!!! During a global pandemic?! *Someone did end up bringing the food out. She also did not have a mask. When i called to share my concern about food quality, The manager did share that this is typically due to the cooking temperature. He was also gracious enough to ask how they could remedy the order and offered to provide another cut that's more lean. However, I think it's important for customers to know that the brisket may rare/medium rare BEFORE they order; in case you get home and are surprised. Again, this has not been the case when I've purchased brisket at any other location. Just be aware! read more

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Friendly girl at the counter, and the mac & cheese was actually very good. Problem is, I ordered a brisket sandwich and that was 80% of my meal (especially given the modest portion of mac & cheese you actually get). I work in restaurants for a living, and even spent a year working in barbecue kitchens, and this is hands down the worst brisket I've had. It was super, super dense, and also uncommonly firm (NOT tender or juicy as I would hope brisket would be). It was so bad, I only ate about 1/3 of the sandwich when I got home 7min later, and put it in the fridge. Only 2 hours later, I heated it up to give it another try. As dry as this brisket was, I figured I would eat it without the bun this time, just with sauce. After re-heating (briefly by the way) it was like a tough steak, even by itself I could not chew the life out of this abomination of what *should* be a supple and slightly marblized meat. Mission has an otherwise cool concept by way of design, but if you can't get basic brisket right I can't trust your kitchen for another visit. EDIT: Was STILL hoping to eat this brisket as I type and it might as well be beef jerky. Truly terrible, I had posted 2-stars but I'm throwing half my $12 purchase in the trash and changing this review to 1-star. Uggghhhhhhh read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Out shopping and had seen the military truck with the Mission BBQ writing on the side and decided to try this place today. Even for people who dislike BBQ, this place is worth a visit for all the military and first res-ponder patches, coins, and memorabilia on display. The menu board is extensive. I had to ask what is the "plate" and the arrows point to what the plate of the day is on the board (duh!, oh, well, I am older). We had the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. To me, the brisket was OK, but, somehow, still seemed to be too spicy. My wife had the pulled pork and was delighted to find the six different kinds of BBQ sauces on the table. The bean, coleslaw, and green bean sides were all good. Even with a line at lunch, our order was taken quickly and food available quickly. All and all, a nice first experience. We also learned that a new location is scheduled to open in Herndon, VA, around 16 December. read more

Good BBQ and ambience. Shoutout to team member Tony from Mission BBQ for sharing his story on his Navy past.