Love this place. BBQ is always tender and fries are crispy. People are always polite and helpful too. The only thing off putting is the heavy set bald guy with forearm tattoos making regular customers feel uncomfortable about how much sauce they want. I just paid $12 for a sandwich and fries, give me the sauce I asked for with a smile and that's all. read more

Okay honestly, I don't know what's taken me SO long to try Mission BBQ, but today I'm thankful for the BBQ craving I got, and for the urgent feeling I started feel (AKA, before I became a hangry girl). I've been BBQ deprived for months, or what feels like years, ever since Belmont's in Norfolk closed. No BBQ place could ever come close to their BBQ sauce choices, or their smoked brisket - until I tried Mission BBQ today. If you've never gone, Mission BBQ is a little gourmet fast-food restaurant. I ordered the brisket with green beans. I expected a little bit of a wait, maybe 15-20 minutes, but after ordering, my brisket came out moist, steaming hot, and with a variety of flavors in less than 5 minutes. After sitting down and taking the first bite of my order, I couldn't believe I had only paid $12 for the amazing, thinly sliced piece of meatopia I had just put in my mouth. I mixed their Texas and Memphis sauce, which could be found at the table in their little sauce pack, with a hot sauce I found at the soda station. But to be honest, their moist brisket didn't even need any sauces to go with it. You can taste the smoke, and variety of flavors they marinated the brisket with. It was also moist and soft enough that I didn't even need a knife to cut it. I think I have found my new go-to fast food restaurant in the area. Their food is fresh, real, and flavorful. And did I mention how reasonably priced they are? I was not disappointed at any point in my visit at Mission BBQ. They have won my service over when we were debating our order choices, by letting Larry and I sample their sides before officially placing our order since it was our first time there, and we were unsure of what to pick. I will more than likely start going to Mission BBQ at least once a week, and will probably eat my weight in their brisket with no shame. Who knows, I'll probably end up marrying their brisket, because why the heck not? read more

This place is always a favorite of ours. The food is always good. This time, It was different. I guess because it was late and they were closing. The meat was a little burnt. I didn't bother to complain. read more

I love this place!! The staff is friendly and funny, their brisket is delicious, and their sweet tea is my absolute favorite! I've been going since they opened and I'm going to keep going! read more

The last few times that I visited the location on Battlefield in Chesapeake, they have been really stingy with the beef brisket. The last visit had more fat than actual meet. I didn't notice until I got home. I know that they are growing fast, but I hope the quality of food does not go down. read more

Really tasty comfort food. I tried the brisket and pulled pork. The sauces gave it the right amount of moisture. I loved the Mac and cheese and green beans -- flavorful and nice compliments. The potato salad and baked beans were also very good -- though the beans were pretty basic, the potato salad used a spicy mayo, bacon, and onions, so good. The only truly disappointing aspect was the corn bread :( it was dry and didn't have a lot of corn flavor or sweetness. I don't love the quick order atmosphere -- it's like a Chipotle for BBQ. But, I'd still visit again when I'm craving comfort food. read more

Ordered a pac for 10 people on Saturday To overcome a small mishap, management went beyond normality to fix it. On top of that the food was delicious, my guests were very satisfied. Thank you guys!!!! read more

Very happy with Mission BBQ! Visiting family in Chesapeake, and my wife and I had a night with just the two of us. So, we decided to bring some food home from Mission, and we really liked it! We ordered: - 3-Meat Sampler: Pulled Pork, Brisket, Turkey, with Mac & Cheese as the side - 10-bone rack of baby back ribs, with Beans as the side Pretty much everything we got was really good. Not the absolute best BBQ we've ever had, but really good. I particularly liked that there were a bajillion different sauces that were offered. I didn't think the Memphis one was really representative of Memphis, but everything else generally matched with what I tend to expect from their respective regions. I brought a few different options home with me, and really liked the options! So, if you're a BBQ fan, I'd recommend this place; you probably will find something you like there, and will have enough sauce options to keep your whole group happy. read more

Food was good but expensive $$$. I think some of the profits goes toward military support programs, so I didn't feel so bad spending that kind of money. read more

Just tried the pulled pork Sammich... the pork is cooked to perfection. Moist, tender, not full of liquid smoke pretending to be flavor simply perfect. The slaw on the Sammy was perfect. The slaw is lightly pickled not crunchy just the right balance to the moist pork. The bun for the sandwich incredibly soft but able to withstand the generous amount of pulled pork and the mound of slaw applied. This sandwich could easily serve two but... who wants to share bbq?? read more

Mission BBQ has never disappointed me when it comes to their barbecue. My husband and I were excited when we discovered they were opening a location in Chesapeake. This is probably the only place where I LOVE turkey. Their turkey slices are generous and surprisingly juicy. I usually pair it with Alabama white sauce and order a side of their delicious green beans. Lately, I've been opting out of their coenbread which is usually on the dry side. Howevwr, all of their meats are great and their array of bbq sauces keep you coming back (my husband loves their Georgia mustard). But what made me appreciate this location more and made me feel they have become a true part of the community is their commitment to giving back. My husband, a navy veteran and I were invited back for a military appreciation brunch. We were also invited to bring a toy for toys for tots. So the generosity was two fold! We are definitely going to be regulars. read more

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Nothing but respect for Mission BBQ. I'm a fan. Always have been. Of course another instance where I ate all the food and forgot to take a picture... however we had ribs, brisket and green beans! Great sauce choices and even better staff. Keep it up. I will be back! read more

I love how Mission BBQ recognizes our troops and veterans. I truly applaud them for their commitment and support that 100%. For personal physical reasons I am not a fan of serve yourself dining. Consequently, this review is strictly based on their food alone. I have eaten at two different locations of Mission BBQ on three separate occasions. This location is the last in that sequence. In the past I have eaten their Texas brisket, green beans, cole slaw and fresh cut fries. This time I ordered their 1/2 chicken with macaroni and cheese, baked beans and cornbread. Each time the food was not very good. My favorite barbecue item is brisket. I fell in love with it when I stayed in Texas many years ago. On previous visits I found Mission's offering to be mediocre at best. I also really like barbecued chicken but I am not a fan of the rub used by Mission. The rub gave the chicken an odd taste and it would have tasted better without it. The mac and cheese was dry, dry, dry, did I say dry? The baked beans were vinegary and might be loved by some folks but I like mine sweet. I only ate about half of both of these sides and the chicken. I love cornbread but after taking one bite I left the rest because it was tasteless. The end result was that I arrived hungry and only ate half of my dinner and refused a to-go container. I couldn't imagine eating any of it a second time. In the past I found the green beans over cooked, the fries were just okay and the coleslaw dry. In fact, I have never finished a meal there or chosen to take any leftovers home. I kept going back because friends continued to tell me how good the food is. Since I love BBQ I was truly hoping I had, perhaps, just caught them on an off day. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In my estimation, the barbecue is mediocre and the side dishes are just plain bad. I will keep searching for good barbecue in Hampton Roads. read more

Mission BBQ - Lots of room. Good for groups. - Barbeque Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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10/6/17 Update: I reached out to the DM and voiced my concerns with that dry-a$$ brisket. He was very apologetic although he couldn't tell me why the brisket was parched. He invited me back and I got the brisket again and it was MUCH better. I asked for moist and it was. It still wasn't fall apart fork tender, but it was decent. Word to my mother: if you want amazing brisket, don't come here. I would definitely recommend the pulled pork, pulled chicken, turkey and jalapeno sausage. ************************************************************** SOOOOOO. This is my first time at this location and I was not impressed at all. Firstly just know that if you are going around lunch time, you will need to go pretty early because it will get packed and then you will not have anywhere to park or sit at. Or you'll be standing around waiting for a table to open up. Don't ask me how I know. I got the brisket. I've had the brisket a couple of years ago at the Independence location and it was pretty damn tasty. BUT TODAY it was DRY AS WOOD CHIPS. WOOD CHIPS!!!!! I didn't want to make a scene after we stood in line for about 15 minutes just to place our order so I decided to try one of their BBQ sauces. The tangy sauce was pretty good. Too bad I had to literally submerge my brisket in sauce just to eat it. Such a shame. The green beans with bacon and onions were good. And the lemonade was good too. I might come back for the beef ribs and pray that they are falling off the bone rather than stuck to the bone. Brisket eater beware! I've had better brisket pre cooked in a vacuum sealed pack from Sam's club. read more

Mission BBQ - Second try at brisket. It was better than the first dry disaster. - Barbeque Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Consistently good food and customer service. Always quick and friendly, my go to for good BBQ.

Okay so this place is damn good. It took me awhile to try it cause eh... but I went today and yesterday. It's that good. It's a little pricey (I'm cheap) but the portions are big and I'm always so stuffed when I leave. Second experience when I went and got a moist sandwich it was dry so I took it back up and asked for a different one and they were totally compliant. Staff is super friendly. Am a fan. I got the brisket sandwich with Mac and cheese and peach cobbler. The second time I got the brisket sandwich w Mac and cheese, fries (cause I wanted to try the Alabama sauce) and a strawberry shortcake. My Mom got the ribs and they're awesome too. Not as good as that brisket sandwich tho.. but only if you get it moist! The only downside is I wish my fries were fresh. My mom ordered right after me and hers were piping hot right out of the fryer. read more

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Pretty mediocre. I would not go back. I had meatloaf; partner had pulled pork. For both of us, the meat was flavorless. The various sauces are very pungent, and quite hot. But zesty sauce can't hide the weak meat. The sides and cornbread were also blah. I went for lunch and packed half of my meal to go, but by dinner time I didn't want to eat it and gave it to the dog instead. The decor is insipid military glorification and football helmets, if anyone cares. I would overlook the silly decor if the food were better, but it's not. read more

Being from Texas a good BBQ is hard to find. I would have Niven 5 stars but the portions are pretty small compared to other places I have been. read more

Being from Texas, we are ALWAYS looking for a decent BBQ place so we decided to give this place a try one Saturday afternoon. Everything was okay. The meat was moist, but it didn't have that deep smokey flavor that lets you know that it's been marinating in that smoker for several hours. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad and we'll more than likely go back. It just would have gotten more starts from me had it actually had that smokey flavor we look for in bbq. read more

Not your average chain restaurant. Their attention to detail is amazing and I always feel welcome. The staff is very friendly and always makes sure you have everything you need. Being born and raised in Texas I am very critical of my barbecue. This is the best barbecue I have had outside of Texas. I like to get the wet brisket and Mac and cheese with the vast array of sauces inspired by the southern states. They are proud supporters of those that serve us and our country. read more

Mission BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

My wife and I love BBQ and decided to try the "new place" in our neighborhood on our anniversary. We had the three meat platter - pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket - and a 10 piece serving of baby back ribs. All very tender, all delicious. The ribs were firm but almost falling from the bones, just how we like them. Mission serves their meat without sauce but offers six types on your table - Texas Twang and Memphis were my favorites. Sides and drinks are about $2 each. You order at the counter ( no wait staff) and service was polite and helpful. We really enjoyed this first visit and expect Mission to be our "go to" place for BBQ from now on. read more

Have always had a great experience the few times I have been here. My latest visit was not one of those times. It may have been that they wanted to provide timely service, but the customer should never have to 1) separate the fat from the meat and 2) chop/shred the pork before eating. I'd rather wait. read more

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great BBQ, great place all around, the pulled pork was excellent! The portions are big and price is fair. One strange thing They do play the National anthem at noon each day at noon, very patriotic all customers liked it. read more

It's an in and out bbq restaurant. It's not a hidden gem or the best bbq you'll taste, but it's pretty good for a chain restaurant and you can always count on consistently good food and service. What sets it apart is that it recognizes those who have served our country. They are decorated from head to toe with items that represent serviceman and they take set time throughout the day to play the star bangles banner and honor the flag. Service is fast and the food is pretty good. You have your option of bbq, ribs, brisket, sausage, chicken, y salmon. Items are around $9-$11. You purchase drinks and sides separately. At the table there are six different bbq sauces to choose from which get their inspirations from different parts of the country. It's a nice portion size. I get the 2 meat-- jalapeño cheddar sausage and spare ribs. Sometimes they serve ribeye--now that's flavored pretty good but you have to catch when they serve it. The salmon is new to me and I would love to try it. I also enjoy their fries--best thing here. read more

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My favorite place to eat; great food, amazing customer service, and comfortable environment.

I was looking for some good BBQ in town, so I stumbled upon Mission BBQ after hearing from some coworkers that it's delicious and affordable. I was not disappointed. The cornbread is hit or miss, it was really dry the last time but I didn't care too much. The pulled pork sandwich with slaw is perfectly sized and hit the spot. Brisket was very moist and fell apart. If you are a Connoisseur of BBQ sauces I'd say you wouldn't be let down by this place. My favorite is the smokey mountain and Memphis belle. Not that anyone cares, but they're classic and compliment the meat nicely. I recommend. Highly read more

Excellent bbq which was very nice and tender. The assortment of bbq flavors to choose from was great however the names kind of threw me off on what they were. I had to have friends explain which one was sweet and spicy etc. Overall I would recommend. read more

This was my first visit to any Mission BBQ, ever. I have been anticipating the opening of this restaurant near my neighborhood for quite a while, since learning of it's eventual opening and reading reviews of the restaurant in Virginia Beach. While I wasn't disappointed, my first impression is that it's okay for a chain BBQ joint. I ordered a two meat combo with brisket, pulled chicken, potato salad, and baked beans. It came with a piece of cornbread. I also ordered one bone of baby back ribs. As for sauces, I tried the Memphis Belle and the Smokey Mountain. Next, I will critique each item separately. 1. The pulled chicken. It was moist and well seasoned. It did not have a smokey flavor. It tasted more like it had been done in a slow cooker. Still, pretty tasty. 2. Brisket. It was drier than I've normally had, but the texture was nice, and it was seasoned well. Could have used a bit more char, but it could just be the portion of the cut that I got. 3. Baby back ribs. The bone pulled right out. It was cooked well and had a definite smokey flavor with a good crust of char. It was very flavorful, although the finish left a slight aftertaste of celery salt. Not a bad thing; just unexpected. 4. Baked beans. They had a bit of a ketchup flavor, but they were cooked well. I'd prefer a more pronounced mustard and molasses flavoring, but maybe that's just my bias. 5. Potato salad. This is more like a German potato salad. The potatoes were a bit undercooked. Not terrible, but I probably would not order them again. 6. Cornbread. Dry. Crumbly. Not impressed. 7. Memphis belle BBQ sauce. It was sweet without being syrupy, which I appreciated. It also had a bit of a tangy feel, without being spicy. Was very good with the ribs and chicken. 8. Smokey Mountain BBQ sauce. Definitely smokey. Very mild, but a decent flavor. Went well with the brisket(and helped add some needed moisture). Overall, the food was good, and I will return. However, it's not the greatest BBQ ever, so don't get your hopes up too high. As a veteran, I do appreciate the support of the military! read more

Mission BBQ - Take-Out Order: Pulled Chicken, Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cornbread, Memphis Belle and Smokey Mountain BBQ Sauces. - Barbeque Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great Food! Parking is a challenge during the peak hours of lunch and dinner. I was with a party of four and we had had the meat sampler and bbq sandwiches. Mac and cheese was good, slaw was good the fries were not warm. It's a pricey place with good food. Our bill for four of us was $52. A little pricey considering three of us had bbq sandwiches. read more

We took a trip with the girls to Chesapeake in February to look for a condo. We stopped here for dinner lunch but as always we were so full it counted as dinner as well. So tasty! They have 6 different sauces at the table to try, we love the Virginia Beach store and this one is just as great. Brisket! Brisket! Brisket! Moist!! read more

Boy, do I ever need this kind of place in my college town of Blacksburg, VA. As you enter the place you smell the BBQ aroma. Heaven. I had never heard of Mission BBQ. Enjoyed the pulled pork, and cold slaw with NC vinegar sauce. Also a generous side salad and drink. Just delicious food and quick friendly service. Having police officers in the family we appreciated the first responders and military theme. So much to look at on the walls. Stayed at the Hampton Inn nearby and they suggested this convenient place. Easy walk for us but plenty of parking around. Even outside tables. Very clean establishment, a few tv's and not really loud. Staff stopped by to make sure all was fine and we were pleased. Loved the experience and need this BBQ in my town pronto!!! Make it happen. Thanks everyone. read more

Moist and tender brisket such great flavor that nothing else is required! Friendly servers take excellent care of the Veteran's every Veteran's day and even more so during the pandemic. Veteran's day fell on a rainy night to top it off but they still managed to serve great food, have fast service, plus kind and helpful servers. Brie and Allison were simply outstanding. Allison greeted me as tho we'd known each other for year with a warm personality. Brie was equally as kind and more like my tour guide through a delicious journey. She asked if I wanted my brisket "Moist" and pointed to the meat being cut within viewing distance. It made my mouth water. Brie told me she ate hers moist and I figured the staff would know the best choices. I'm so happy that I took her great advice! It's the best brisket I've ever had in my entire life! I'd highly recommend this restaurant any day and plan to return. I'd take a job here if they paid me in brisket! read more

Ive heard bitter sweet things about mission BBQ so I decided to visit. I ordered the burnt ends and the smoked Pastrami. The burnt ends were nothing special but the Pastrami was sooo nasty! The guy cutting my meat cut off the skin (I seen him do this) he also cut two thick of the slabs. It was super chewy biting into it. The taste was horrid and left a bad after taste in my mouth. I had 2 weirdly cut slabs for 11 bucks!!! Some ppl may say well maybe u dont like Pastrami but NO bc the day before I ordered the exact meal from the mission BBQ on independence and it was AMAZINGGG that I had to get more the following day. Their Pastrami was falling apart in my mouth. The skin was a little crispy and juicy. The experience was mouth taking. I don't even like fat but I ate that fat! So I don't know why the MBBQ in Chesapeake was so terrible. They were not even busy that day read more

I always enjoy good Barbeque! This place did not disappoint. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was busy. There was a nice line to order but it moved fairly quickly. You have to wait for your food once you order and the area is next to the drink machine/condiment station and it can get a little crowded. However you don't have to wait long to get your food. I wanted to try everything but settled with the brisket and beans and the Kids ribs with green beans. The ribs tasted the best. The meat was tender and nicely seasoned. No bbq sauce needed. The brisket was sliced thin and was tender. However I felt the brisket was not seasoned well and really needed the BBQ sauce. They have many bbq sauces to choose from. I enjoyed the Memphis Belle bbq sauce the best. The green beans were ok but the baked beans were great. Overall I enjoyed the food here and will be back!!! read more

Mission BBQ - Kids ribs with green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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I'm not one of those die hard BBQ fans, but this may just be the place that could convert me! I walked in for lunch on the anniversary of the battle at Pearl Harbor yesterday, and the smell is absolutely delectable. I really like that Mission honors our veterans, and they did just that while I was there. A veteran of WW2 was eating lunch, and they publicly recognized and honored him while I was there. I got the brisket, green beans, cheesy potatoes, and cornbread. I have one word: WOW. Mission BBQ knows how to properly achieve that Maillard reaction just right. The green beans are seasoned very well, and the cheesy potatoes are creamy, chunky, and cheesy. If you've not eaten here, you're definitely missing out! read more

Good Mac n Cheese and fries. LARGE portions of pulled pork. PP had a lot of smoked flavor as well as the baby backs but both were a little dry for me...guess that's what the flavored sauces are for. Jalapeño and cheese sausage was ok (tough skin-make sure to grab a knife) and was also dry with not much flavor or kick to it. For first timers, staff needs to help customers understand the menu/xl & xxl combos deal. Staff came around to the table to see if we needed anything and said they would be back with a container to take home all the left overs...but never returned read more

Today was the first time I have dined at Mission BBQ and I was not disappointed. I ordered pulled chicken with French fries, and my daughter had a kids Mac & cheese meal with French fries. The food was ready before we even finished making our drinks, which was a pleasant surprise. We took our trays to the patio because the weather was beautiful, and we enjoyed our food outside. The fries were seasoned with a delicious seasoning, and the tables had 6 types of barbecue sauce to try. We had a good experience and will definitely be back. read more

This location disappointed this time. I usually come here for lunch but came here for dinner with my family. Brisket was dry, old, and barely warm. Jalapeño sausage was dehydrated. Wasn't even half way packed. I am not sure if it's a off day or just more of a lunch place? I'll give it another shot before I close the door on this location like I do with most chains in chesapeake. I hope this was a one off read more

Pulled pork, chicken, brisket and turkey were all good. Baked beans and cheesy potatoes were interesting. Didn't care for either of the BBQ sauces we choose. Place was packed, so we took it home. Used BBQ sauce at home. Recommend based on meat flavor. read more

Got the pulled pork sandwich(first time having pulled pork) which is so tender and juicy. Hubby got chopped brisket which was also super delicious ! read more