Great food! It kind of reminded me of an upgraded Sonny's BBQ. We came here for lunch with a group of friends after one of my sons played in the nationals here in town. We were hot and exhausted from being in the sun all day. As soon as we walked in, we were able to walk up to the counter and place our orders and they came out pretty fast. While eating, a gentleman came around and asked if we were enjoying everything, in which we told him we did. He started talking to us about this being his second job as he works for a college locally. Very nice gentleman, whose customer service skills were top notch. I ordered the half yard chicken, and they accommodated me by allowing me to get all white meat. The breast was so tender and falling apart. It was not dry at all, and I could not believe how they perfected the texture of it without drying it out. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food and would most definitely come back when we're back in town. read more

Food and service was amazing !! I'm on a carnivore diet. This will be our go to for sure. Very pleased with the service. read more

Mission BBQ - My empty plate, it was definitely amazing. I'm on a carnivore diet.. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

YUM ‼ easy go to Good friendly Employees Good BBQ Tasty and Fresh nice portions Very Casual Cone as you are and Leave Satisfied !! read more

Always consistent with food preparation and taste. A friendly customer focused atmosphere. I mean they are the Chic Fil A of BBQ. I love what they stand for as well. read more

Mission BBQ - Smoked Turkey, Jalepeno, and cheddar sausage with green beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Writing this review because I went to another BBQ joint here in Sarasota today, and mission bbq was 100% better in all areas. Personable staff, big portions, and affordable. All around great meal read more

Food is amazing, service was friendly, excellent. Also great military and first responder theme decor. I highly recommend the bbq brisket sandwich. read more

My family went to mission bbq for the first time today for lunch ... from the time we arrived and Marcus the manager and Rita who prepares all of the fresh home made recipes daily both helped us with choosing our meals. We ordered the brisket , Mac & Cheese , collard greens and to say everything was amazing is an understatement. It's one of the best bbq places I've had in a very long time. Rita was so helpful and went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable Marcus took the time to check on us after we received our food and we can't thank him enough for his hospitality At noon ( everyone) stood for the pledge of allegiance ( I thought that was so awesome) and I must say, if you visit you need to try the brisket ( moist) and don't forget the mac&cheese it's a 10 out of 10 !! I highly recommend this place and location. Very good service, delicious food and very clean environment Thank you mission bbq family and special thanks to Marcus and Rita read more

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Wow service was awesome, super friendly staff and very helpful . Ambiance was cool, I liked the rustic look and feel to the place. Food was superb. Pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this place. There are 6 different sauces also at the table for you to try , and honestly they all tasted good in their own way . Smoky mountain sauce was my favorite sauce to add to my salmon. Also thought the potatoes with cheese were delicious. Will definitely be coming back (: read more

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Nothing wrong with their bbq other than their meat portions seem pretty small for the price. That being said....it's a much better deal than many of the fast food guys out there. read more

I'm not much of a chain restaurant person. Honestly I think they are usually a plague on society. But this small chain barbecue place has win me over. I love their barbecue. All of it. And their sides. And their desserts. And although the dining room is Americana and a bit cheesy, it and the overall patriotic theme is a bit endearing. I especially like that they play the national anthem at noon and everyone stops and stands for the anthem. And they are very good to veterans. I happened to eat here, by chance, on Veteran's Day only to discover that much of my meal was free. I didn't expect that at all, but did think it was a very nice gesture. Overs it is the food that brings me back. (The brisket is wonderful). But the other touches are nice as well. I do look forward to opportunities to eat at Mission BBQ. read more

So the food is fantastic. We had a horrible experience the day after Milton. When searching online after hours and hours of cleanup we were happy to see they were open. We quickly headed there, our mouths watering for a hot meal, or anything really. We had arrived and parking lot full we attempted to go inside the restaurant. The doors were locked and on a piece of paper the note said "closed" ?? We could see customers inside eating and when they saw us, they pointed and laughed. I know it's no fault of the restaurant just rude patrons. My question is this, when staff inside saw groups of people at the door she politely opened the door and said "we're out of food" huh? All food? Everything? C'mon...seems like the management could have made better decisions on how to approach the shortage. How about a little compassion for people who were tired and hungry OR how about making sure your social media page is correct! When you looked on the website, it reflects OPEN. Even as we were standing there. I'm so disappointed in Mission BBQ. Do better for your locals in Bradenton! read more

Me and my husband were there Saturday afternoon I had bbq chicken sandwiches and my husband pull pork and we both got sick

They were great. They didn't have my order ready on time, but they did a great job on making up for it. Some of the best customer service I've ever seen. read more

We have been in town for several weeks visiting our Mom who is at home with hospice and have had lunch several times. The food and all the staff have been wonderful, best collard greens , Mac and cheese, and barbecue. Mike has gone out of his way to make sure we were satisfied with our food. I highly recommend it if you've never been . read more

It was really good and clean but the meat in the cheeseburger tasted raw but over all it was good

I was greeted by Marcus as soon as I walked in. I asked him what's good here. He gave some great examples, even giving samples of the different meats. I have not had that kind of service in such a long time. Marcus is the best of the best, with a great attitude and winning smile. He was right on the mark. Kindness, patience, and most of all listening is hard to find today. read more

Mission BBQ - Jalapeno cheddar sausage, ribs, brisket/ and fixins absolutely delicious. See Marcus at Mission BBQ. I will be going back. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

BBQ was tasty and good portions. I would order from them again. They forgot my sweet tea and never credited me. Other than that it was a good dinner. read more

Excellent experience after soccer game at IMG. Son had 2 pulled chicken sandwiches and loved them. I had a combo with sausage, brisket (wet) and pulled pork. Sides we got: Baked beans Collard greens Corn bread. Delicious. We will definitely visit another mission bbq. read more

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The best bbq I've ever had. Ever. Amazing friendly nice courteous staff at every location, I've tried them all. Free military dessert if you're not on a diet haha. Brisket and shredded chicken are incredible. Can't go wrong with baked beans, or the greens like Naana made. Our go to lunch spot every time. read more

Ordered the baby back ribs and they were good a little fatty but ordered a ten bone 2 orders and was disappointed when I asked for cornbread and only 2 little pieces between 20 ribs. Girl was nice and it was take out so ambiance was good. read more

There aren't many times that a trip to a restaurant fills your soul as much as it does your stomach but that's exactly what happened for my wife and I. We decided to visit Mission BBQ for the first time and we are so glad we did. From the moment we entered the doors, it was a wonderful experience. I cannot say enough good things about Kalen! He welcomed us with a smile and told us with excitement all about the restaurant. After we sampled a few meats, we ordered sandwiches and sides which were all delicious. The baked beans, sweet potato, pulled pork and brisket were our favorites. During our meal, Kalen and another worker visited our table to bring us a few other sides and even a brownie sample. We enjoyed our time so much, I found myself wondering if the company was hiring! read more

I went to Mission for the first time today. Holy Cow. I had the pulled pork sandwich and used the Kansas City sauce. That pulled pork is absolutely excellent. Plus everyone working there was attentive and very nice. If I had to guess they were all acting like ex military on a happy mission. Excellent example of a great USA business. read more

Brandon and his staff are amazing our food was soooo yummy broccoli salad and sweet potatoes pie this month is the best I've had. We will be back here for sure Bradenton Mission BBQ 10 Stars 5 stars is not enough for your team read more

A large group of us went to Mission BBQ in Bradenton, Fl. Casual atmosphere with wooden tables. I had a brisket sandwich with coleslaw. It was a HUGE sandwich and delicious! Coleslaw was good, too. Service was fast. We were served quickly, and there were about 20 of us. The manager took the time to introduce himself and requested we let him know if there was anything we needed. Everyone in our group was very pleased with their menu items picked. I even went back and got the bannana pudding, I couldn't resist. It was homemade and excellent. I will be back and highly recommend! read more

First time trying Mission and glad we did. Had the St. Louis ribs with Mac & Cheese and corn bread. Food was delicious and order was ready quickly but food was fresh. Nice variety of food choices available. Will return and also recommend. read more

The food was one of the best barbecue I've ever had and I'm shocked considering it's a chain restaurant. I would've taken pictures had we not inhaled everything before thinking to leave this review. The service was 10/10, because of the helpful suggestions of foods and friendly staff made us love it all the more. Everybody had a smile on their face and was happy to be there. They're the main reason I'm leaving a review, which is rare. The scenery was refreshing with the love of our country being present with flags and badges all around, it's awesome to be in a place where our country is obviously loved. I hope the staff gets more recognition for their hard work because it's obvious they love their job and have a good system going. Will be back very soon and next time I'll post pictures if I remember to! read more

A reflective lunch Patriotic feelings bubbled to the surface even before I walked into Mission BBQ for lunch today, after seeing military vehicles around the building. Inside Mission the décor honors our country and the heroes that make it great and keep it safe. We arrived shortly before noon, and at the top of the hour everyone stood when the Star-Spangled Banner was played. It is an order at the counter restaurant where your name is taken and called when your food is ready. We arrived just before the lunch rush, so ordering was quick and easy. Minutes later there was a line. I often say busy places are good places, and that held true again today. The wait for the food was short, by the time I messed around getting our drinks poured and carried to our table, the food was ready. Another thing I say is there is no such thing as bad barbeque, and that also held true for me. My food was very good, I ordered a 3 Meat Sampler and was very satisfied with the result. Without realizing I had a choice I ended up with the lean brisket. I learned later I could have also ordered their moist brisket. Being lean made it a pretty solid stack of sliced meat, definitely better for me than something more fatty. With one of their six sauces it became plenty moist for me, and plenty good. My second meat choice was pulled pork, another generous sample that had its own good flavor. Each meat is served without any sauce, giving you the option to personalize it with the sauce of our choice, or nothing at all. My third choice was their classic sausage, made exclusively for Mission BBQ and outstanding. Yea, I do like a little fat. Equally excellent with or without mustard. While at the restaurant we got to learn some of the history of the Mission BBQ chain. The business started 10 years to the day of the 9-11 attack on our country, with a mission to honor our heroes as well as providing great BBQ. We reflected on our family's military service as we enjoyed our lunch. read more

Mission BBQ - 3 Meat Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I went in for the first time and had the best customer service experience at a fast-casual restaurant. Nick walked me through the ordering process, provided samples of their sides, and offered samples of the meat. My favorite side was the mac and cheese. Nick and the rest of the staff were very friendly. Their BBQ sauce selection offers lots of options. read more

First time going to Mission BBQ, definitely will not be last. Quick, friendly and efficient service. Dave, the DL, was friendly and helpful. Goody and tall guy from Nashville(sorry, forgot your name) educating us on the story behind this restaurant. One of thee best restaurants we've gone to. Will definitely return before returning home. The food was delicious to boot. read more

Bake beans love! Moist brisket is very good! The team members care about getting the orders right !

The chopped brisket sandwich,3 meat platter and the peach cobbler will send you away with a big smile on your face. Worth the trip!

Can I give it a 10 star? No words that will accurately describe the wonderful memory just created in this place. The BBQ did NOT disappoint. BBQ Chicken! Great taste not dry! Sausage --- not what I thought it would be was 100x better. And the Alabama was perfect with it... thank you for the recommendation. The brisket was made with pure love as was the ribs. All the sauces were fun to try. My favorite was the smoky mountain. The servers are super friendly and helpful. This was our first time and the nice gentleman explained the menu to us and allowed us to taste anything we wanted. The Mission they have is a great one. Keeping America real. Showing true patriotism. Supporting those men and women that keep us free no matter what. We need more places and minds like these people to remind us of what America is truly made of. Community, good food, treating others as you would want to be treated, freedom to choose because we fight for it. Thank you Mission BBQ. Excellent service all around. read more

The restaurant was very clean and the service was exceptional. We enjoyed our meal. The sauces were very tasty and available so that you could try all of them. read more

Went with a Veteran friend for lunch. Had the pulled pork baked beans and greens. Food was very good and Marcus, the day manager made sure we were well taken care of. The place has numerous displays on the walls from Veterans and you will enjoy the environment. Being a Veteran myself, I'll support good food and service at Mission BBQ. read more

First time visiting Mission BBQ. Had received really high marks from a friend. I was excited when I first learned they were opening in Bradenton. I ordered the beef brisket and sausage with sides of baked beans and mac-n- cheese. The sides were out of this world amazing. The sausage wasthe well smoked and had great flavor. The beef brisket was a bit of a letdown. It was very fatty and burnt. Not even the amazing choices of BBQ sauces tableside could help the brisket. Server came around to see how everything was tasting. I explained my dissatisfaction with the brisket and she inquired how I ordered it. I was confused as I used English words to order. Lol. She advised that they should've asked me if I wanted lean, moist, or burnt ends. It certainly looked like I had been give burnt ends and she advised that those are only supposed to be give out to people that specifically order them. She returned a short time later with another helping of the lean brisket and asked that I try them. I was so full at this point, but I did at least give it a try. This was the lean brisket. What a huge difference. Not even close to what I had received. She also offered me a free sandwich card in the hopes that I would return. I think I will. They are certainly worthy of a second shot and quite possibly being worthy of titled the best bbq in FL. read more

Mission BBQ - Picture of the burnt end and fatty brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

excellent place the friendliest nicest workers ever all of the military stuff around the place is amazing the ribs were delicious aswell where the fries and Mac and cheese read more

I have always loved the vibe of Mission BBQ. The food is always consistent. The place is always clean. The staff is always super friendly. Last week I even got some free fries with the smoked burger I tried because they had extra. Though this time I made a grave mistake by not ordering the pastrami they have for a limited time. I ordered the turkey which is very good but I tried a piece of the pastrami that another in our party ordered and I knew immediately my miscalculation lol. All I am saying is try it before it is gone from the menu!!! Yes it is pricey so split a meal with someone who loves pastrami also and enjoy. read more

Super good food love the pulled pork sandwich. Super clean and the device was great. Will return

Always great . Food is delicious and customer service is outstanding . I love how they always check up on us to see if we need anything else . read more

Food is great, the service is great ambience is great. It's for a awesome cause!!! That's it for now Really great food and great staff. Thanks for what you're restaurant provides for the troops, police and EMS. read more