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    Mission BBQ

    4.7 (128 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Gerry M.

    I crave the brisket! Get the moist! The flats are always lean but less flavor! Omg the sliced turkey is tender and lightly smoked. The slaw side is a good sized portion! The sauces are delish! The staff was spot on! Don't miss the birthday promo!

    3 meat choice n 2 sides with cornbread
    Deanna D.

    Food and service was great. You order at the counter and wait while it's cut and put on tray. The meat is priced by how many choices you want and you can add on sides and drink. Gets expensive. I didn't care for the baked beans but the Mac n cheese was ok. I had to try all the bbq sauces of course. Get the bread pudding to go. It's worth it. Delish !!

    It's A Monday Night Dinner Here At Mission BBQ.  11/6/2023
    Karen N.

    Review #478 June 30, 2024 - Sunday True Statement of the Business: Mission BBQ Is The American Way Since 9/11/2011 with authentic homemade flavors in their freshly prepared and cooked meats with special sassy ingredients! (Try their 10 sauces) The atmosphere is casual with walls and walls of memorabilia honoring the military. There's Wheelchair accessible entrance, in dining areas, and the restrooms for disabled and military disabled. I have dined inside this location a few times in 2023 for lunch and dinner since it opened. Upon walking in I can smell the flavors and see the display of Grilling and Cooking all types of foods to enjoy. Then on June 16th, I recently brought home a carry-out feast to feed 4-6 hungry appetites. Many Photos attached Upon walking in this Sterling Heights Michigan location I was amazed and thrilled to see and read the many "Tributes of Service" made in our country of those served and earned honors. Check out the pictures on the walls throughout seating in the Patriotic dining room of the brave men and women who have sworn to protect and serve our communities near and far. Thank You All For Your Dedicated Service! There are soldiers, police officers, firefighters, and first responders in this Mission BBQ who also receive meals when visiting inside too. I can say I have tried 4 of the 10 sauces that have different names based on the flavors and taste. Memphis Belle is my favorite sauce to add to pulled chicken or pork meats. The Beef Brisket chunks are already seasoned and flavored with a kick and sassy taste too. Oh My Deeeeelicious is Mission BBQ Famous Maggie's Mac N Cheese with Great combo cheesy flavors, crispy crust on top and What A Cheese Pull !!!! The Cornbread is very good and sweet in taste. At the dining room tables are sauces to try and beverage areas to self-serve. Hours At This Location: Monday through Saturday 11AM - 9PM Sunday 11:30 AM - 8 PM. Phone: (586) 290-2781 NO Reservations. Gluten Free & Allergy Menu Catering Menu When I placed My Carry-Out ordered 3 days ahead of time in person, it was nice to meet with Nicole one of the managers who was very helpful with the details of a 4 Person Feast Dinner: 2 - 1# each on meat choices and 3 sides along with Sliders Buns and 1 sauce choice. I saw her again to pick up on Sunday the 16th and it was busy since a holiday. I was in and out with my order in less than 15 minutes so High Fives to her crew ! * Note Carry-Out orders are packaged up when you arrive in the restaurant so that Food Orders will be prepared Fresh & Hot. Therefore, I enjoyed briefly (10 Minutes) at the counter watching her cooking team, serving team and carryout team of employees package up My Order Feast with 2 meats, 4 sides and slider buns in separate bags for traveling home. Thank You Janet that Sunday evening for a free beverage to drink while waiting for My bag of food. Again My Carry-Out order was Hot & Fresh and the leftovers for two days even better to reheat . Thank YOU Mission BBQ for your Welcoming Hospitality To All and Comfort Foods by serving those who serve and the promotions that are offered monthly. I salute You All for your Business, Meaning & Purpose in Sterling Heights, Michigan. 5 Stars for Ambiance, Food & Service! ***** Sincerely, Karen N. SpecialK :-) Happy Summer & July !

    Joseph B.

    Very good. Tasty BBQ Generous portions of a quality food. The meat was well flavored. They don't rely on the sauce to flavored their BBQ. Although the sauces are tasty as well. High recommend! Plus your purchases go towards a good cause.

    Military Appreciation Night.
    Kent M.

    Today I had a specialty sandwich, one that isn't on the menu. Called the Tennessee Tower sandwich, it was simply amazing!! Starting with a standard bun, the first layer was pickles and onions. Next came sliced turkey and jalapeno sausage, topped with fries and cole slaw. Then Alabama White sauce was drizzled over top of everything. Lucky me, I remembered to snap a picture or two before I dug in. The sandwich was most excellent! Service, as usual, was superb. Take a veteran here for a great meal!

    The pick three sampler, with pulled chicken, lean brisket, turkey, and a side of green beans
    Eric O.

    OK, I gave this location another another try. One of my coworkers and I came in for lunch about 1130 today. I found the restaurant very clean, and the woman at the counter to be very friendly. We both ordered the three meat sampler, and side of green beans, and a fountain drink. Our total was $51 and some change. We sat down and enjoyed our lunch. Everything was very good. Nothing was spectacular, but the food was fresh and we enjoyed our lunch. The meal was one of their larger portions, which wasn't all of that large for me as I eat more than most people. On the way back to work, I stopped at a convenience store to cleanse my pallet with a Diet Coke, as they only have Pepsi products, and I also got a few bags of almonds, as I still was sort of unsatisfied. Again, very good food clean restaurant I love the police, fire, and military theme.

    So much memorabilia to admire
    Kelly S.

    I love the smell of BBQ when I walk in! There was a line this Friday evening but it moved very quickly. They have a lot of interesting and respectful memorabilia to look at while waiting in line. All the workers are current or ex-military or service professionals such as officers or fire-personnel. The meats are ordered separately then you can decide which kind of sides you would like to have. I selected the salmon with 5 sides. I knew I would be taking home some to mom so I ordered an extra amount of sides. My sides: Baked Beans - lots of meat in the beans and the sauce was super delicious and tangy Mac n Cheese - very filling, was thick in texture with plenty of cheese Collard greens - loved it with the greens cooked to the right texture Green Beans - my favorite, with the beans cooked down, bacon added for flavor and just the right amount of vinegar for taste Sweet potato mash - wonderful with the perfect blend of spices as for the Salmon - It was a large cut but too dry for my taste but mom said she found the salmon to be cooked perfectly I didn't have a drink but they have bottles in ice of old fashioned pop like Frosty Root Beer or Grape Nee-Hi, they also have a pop machine to serve yourself. They have a cool, extra large tool-box that holds salt, pepper, mustard, etc. On the table there are roles of paper towels and a case holding 6 different types of BBQ sauce to add to your meats. I tried all six of the sauces and like the classic the best. The BBQ sauce taste test is a lot of fun. There is plenty of seating but no padded booths...I guess that is for sissies, lol. Look at the impressive memorabilia, admire the impressive staff and enjoy that BBQ goodness!

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    A carry out brisket sandwich- huge & very good tasting. Fast ,friendly service great that they honor the military!

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    Food was delicious! Will M. was fantastic and friendly and made the dining experience even better!

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