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    Mission BBQ

    4.4 (305 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    MISSION BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The XXL combo with pulled pork
    Paul S.

    The music in the dining room ranges from pop to barbecue culture themed and you can actually hear it like you're at a party! The prices may be a little high for some people, but you certainly get a well-made meal! We enjoyed the pulled pork with the cornbread, mac & cheese, and the green beans. The pulled pork seemed to have some chicken mixed into it and green beans seem to have too much pepper or something in it. The service was quick and friendly The beverage station was Pepsi and right across from the condiments, easy to get in and out if you were in a hurry! There are different types of seating, whether you like high chairs, booths, or typical with not so typical design, straight chairs, and tables! One last thing is that we need to see more businesses with the American flag standing out front like this place! Hoorah!

    An example of kindness
    Kristy M.

    Hi I'm daughter writing on moms account. The food here is amazing. The service is the best. Everyone was super nice. Not very loud which is great. I would come many more times. This place rules! It's my dads birthday today and the staff gave him a card brownies and kindness. Rose is da G. O. A. T. She is so nice.

    First time coming here but definitely not the last. The decor is awesome. The food is beyond delicious and most of all the service is top notch. I do not remember the last time we went to a restaurant with this type of exceptional and friendly service. From the lady taking our order and explaining menu to the woman that brought us some banana pudding. Don't get me started on the banana pudding. TOP NOTCH FOOD AND SERVICE.

    A sweet treat for our grad.
    Vicky N.

    Thank you Mission BBQ for your hospitality. Our Navy graduate felt so welcomed by your sweet gestures and hospitality towards military grads. We were pleasantly surprised by the great ambiance and great music as we ate.

    Part of my combo meal. Juicy brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage. Green beans with bacon, mac and cheese. Cornbread.
    Dave J.

    Overall, a wonderful experience, the staff is friendly, and their mission is focused on military and first responders, always a good cause to support. The food is above average for a chain barbecue. I was a little disappointed with some of the sauces offered. But, to make up for it, the brisket was juicy and the ribs were fall off the bone delicious. I also had the jalapeno cheddar sausage, but I was so full from the ribs and the brisket and the sides, that I didn't get a chance to try it, I brought it home with me. Prices are reasonable. They have blue colored cream soda in a bottle available. I had two bottles. They don't pair very well with barbecue, just a heads up. Stick with a root beer, Coca-Cola, or just plain water. I highly recommend!

    Kylie K.

    Food is good, loved various options for sauce. Service was fast, and employees were friendly.

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    Cannot beat this place. Gurnee store clean and staff is great. Multiple meat dinner is the way to go for a hurry person.

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    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Love this place....build us one in North Alabama! Roll Tide!

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    Very high price and food was mediocre. Meat was dry and not very flavorful. Prob won't be back

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    Food was great and staff was very friendly and helpful. Went out with a group of 4 adults and 4 kids and everyone had a lot of fun.

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    Ask the Community - Mission BBQ

    How is the outdoor seating at Mission BBQ in Gurnee?

    There are like 3 picnic tables on the side of the building that hold about 6 people each

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    Always hits the spot! We used to frequent their old restaurant across the way and now that they've…read moreopened up their new location we had to check it out. The restaurant is so much bigger and livelier and were so excited to see all of their success. Definitely come early to be able to try their brisket and Tony Mac! You wont regret anything you try but those are defnitely our favorites. Oh and the ribs, if you're looking for the incredible smokey juicy flavor look no further. Any of their bbq sauces are great and pair well, but we highly recommend giving their original a go because of the perfect balance of sweet, savory, with a bit of a kick.

    I am a HUGE fan of true barbecue and am also a restaurant owner from a restaurant family well known…read morein Chicagoland and it's suburbs for over 50 years. "Old School" customer service, Hospitality and appreciation for our customers is key and loyalty goes both ways friends. I was very interested to try the food here after trying a couple items that were served at a friend's party. I asked to say Hi to the owner as a entrepreneur myself. They said they would be out shortly at my request, being my first time and spending well over $300 to try some of their dishes I was extremely insulted to see that the owner never had the courtesy to say Hello as I waited. In my world, "old school" customer service is success because without customers you have nothing. I also believe that you should always remember where you came from. The food was very pricey for the Area and not worth the disrespect I felt. After this experience I'll stay with Hecky's in Evanston where we are recognized, greeted by name and given a positive everything when I walk in by the owners Daughter, Gigi...RIP Senior. Hecky's is located North Shore with more than fair prices, above par food and traditional style barbecue. Big Ed's is in Waukegan and we paid double plus for the food and a very poor customer service experience ‍ along with overpriced barbecue and sides. I got lots of sauce for not enough barbecue. If I could have cancelled I would have but it was the first time and the last time. I asked one last time "What happened to the owner who was supposedly was going to say Hello?" They said he left through the side door because he was busy. His picture is on a large sign outside and this man was at Aldi when I stopped for apples on the way back home to Arlington Heights. Go to Hecky's in Evanston, Smoque in Chicago, even Joe's Barbecue in Hillside. Good Luck Big Ed!!!

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    Ordered takeout after not eating here in around 5 years. The place looks great. People were super…read morefriendly and I was really excited for my order. It was ready to go when I got there, paid, left and drove home. We ordered the alligator which I have always loved in the past, smoked salmon, jambalaya, greens, and garlic potatoes. When we got home we bagged our food and the look of the food was mediocre at best. Made our plates and was very disappointed in the taste and flavor or lack there of the food. The alligator was nothing more then Big chunks of breading with very minimal meat and what meat there was very chewy and over cooked. The jambalaya was ok but not very flavorful. The smoked salmon had a very distinctive smell that was not very enticing and I've had plenty of smoked salmon before. The garlic potatoes had no garlic flavor at all, it was just roasted potatoes. The greens were definitely better than i remember and one of the better dishes out of everything. I hope it was just an off night for them but I don't know if I'll return. It's a shame but it is what it is.

    Took a quick day excursion to Chicago and found this place on my way home. What a dynamite…read morebarbecue spot. I consider myself a barbecue connoisseur.This place ranks right up at the top for me. The inside has a kind of deli feel to it. You can visually see everything you want to purchase. Tons of meat and seafood options are available. Everything is reasonably priced. The staff and chefs are extremely friendly and hard working. The food was great. I had a barbecue rib platter with a side of garlic red potatoes, greens, and cornbread. The ribs were amazing , and so were the sides. My companions tried the scallop plate with rice and also the smoked chicken and rib platter. They also thoroughly enjoyed their purchases. Soda and alcohol are also available for purchase as well as desserts. Food comes out quickly and there is plenty seating available inside of the restaurant. The barbecue sauce they use is cherry flavored. While I was there , one of the workers was taking cherries off the tree out front , which I assume are used for the barbecue sauce. Love watching restaurants use on site ingredients to make creations. Skip the tolls, take highway 41.Grab some great barbecue!!!

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    Great neighborhood restaurant & hidden gem!…read more I'll preface this review with a small disclaimer and apology of sorts. I'm a nearly life long resident of Gurnee (36 of my years) and have only been here twice now, and both in the last month. Just recently took my parents because my first visit went so well. They have lived and worked in Gurnee since the early 80s and somehow have never been either, until now. How did I even end up here after all these years? I kept seeing mentions on social media. It was giving WI supper club kinda vibes of which I'm a HUGE fan of and I was like well I need to check this out! It's also like a 3 min drive from my home so win win. First time I went with my friend during the week, great experience everything was great! My parents aren't easy to please but I was confident and brought them on over this Saturday and another home run. We ordered the mozzarella appetizer and also the breaded shrimp appetizer, both were good. Entrees included a burger, shish kabob, prime rib sandwich, and the 18 oz prime rib. Everything was fabulous. The prime rib is perfect, red skin mashed are amazing. Beverages were a little bit of everything, mom loves black coffee but she will do cream and sugar if it's not great, they brought a large mug and she loved it, didn't even need the cream and sugar. The others got fountain drinks (Coke products which are preferred) and free refills which kept coming and was appreciated. I had a Maker's old fashioned, it was classic WI supper club style. I'll now devote an entire paragraph to the wine pours. First visit, I had a glass of the Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir, and was shocked at the pour, very very decent! Ordered the same at my second visit and maybe slightly less shocked but still, great pour! Granted this isn't the Courtyard by Marriott Westbury NY (if you are on TikTok you know what I mean), but this is a hearty pour and basically just all sorts of fabulous. You cannot go wrong with a glass of wine here! Dessert tray comes out after dinner, nice selection to choose from, both times we got a turtle cheesecake which can really do no wrong. Mom got the Dubai style cake, and the guys got vanilla ice cream. They don't make the desserts in house but they are solid options, very very good. Some environmental notes: they have the grill inside for steaks etc, so you do leave smelling a bit like the grill, not off putting to myself much, and I'm very sensitive and have allergies etc. Restrooms were spotless both times, super clean. I don't recall any music but nice conversations hum going on during the busy Saturday night service so had a pleasant volume etc. The building is older, but everything is in really nice shape/condition. You can come casual in jeans and a hoody or a bit more dressed up and feel comfortable either way. I noticed lots of local folks who recognized others in passing and stopped to say hi to each other, really gave it a nice community feel. Long story short, a nice hidden gem local place with a WI supper club feel and a nice sense of community. Solid menu and nicely executed dishes and drinks. Nice service and competitive pricing as well. Highly recommend if you live in town and never tried it, but visitors to Gurnee will feel welcome too!

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