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    Mission BBQ

    4.2 (114 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MISSION BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jacklyn D.

    Great service and delicious food! This was my first time trying this place. The staff was super nice and helpful. They helped me decide on what to get and I got the brisket (moist, for fattier pieces) it was delicious with the bbq sauce they have laid out on each table. My fave sauce were Smoky mountain and Tupelo honey heat!! Mixed together they were even better! My family got a sample platter and the chicken as well. It was 5 combos which came with a drink and side included adding up to a little less than $100! What a deal. I got to try their fries which are made fresh to order, highly recommend! The potato salad had a nice kick of spice to it. The platter comes with a slice of cornbread, it was good but a little too dry to my liking. I had to take a sip of my drink each bite! This is the perfect location because it is at the Norfolk outlets. My family and I came to eat after a day of shopping.

    Brisket (lean) sandwich with Mac n cheese and a local craft beer
    Alicia P.

    I'm torn because I liked the overall "mission" and enjoyed the meal...so I'm really giving a 3.5, but it's BBQ and all about the food/flavor... I can't really say much about it except that the brisket was dry....probably because I ordered it lean. But I know lean brisket can be moist. I've had it. I've made it. But I found the one sauce that worked and made this thing pretty darn good! I tried all 6 on the table and the Memphis Belle is the clear winner on best BBQ sauce in the joint. The Mac n cheese side was ok. I did like that the offered beer and it was a local craft beer. So I enjoyed trying that. And it was pretty good too. I think if there was a hint of moisture in the meat I'd be at a 4 in a heartbeat. But there was none. All the moisture came from that sauce and to me, that's just ok BBQ. I'm sure this can improve. But, I would go back... hoping they have a more moist lean brisket by that time.

    2 Meat Sampler, xx combo (2 sides & drink)
    Kimberly C.

    I used to love mission bbq while living in Baltimore. Since then, something has changed, and I'm not sure if it's my palette or the flavor (at least at this location). Don't get me wrong, it's not bad; it's just okay. It was nice to know that the meat sampler meal can include ribs, not just market meats. They had lemonade and sweet tea (I totally forgot), which meant I could enjoy an Arnie Palmer. The food came out quickly and at the proper temps. The staff was kind and helpful. They have ample indoor and outdoor seating. While it was a nice option in the area, it wasn't what I remembered.

    Eugene R.

    Enjoy some smoked meat! Order at the counter, sit down, and savor the military tributes and rich smoke flavor. Collard greens are a must-try!

    Nice decoration

    Got a brisket salad with ranch. The ranch was fresh and delicious, and the brisket wasn't too fatty (which I like). It was tender too. BBQ sauces were great; lots of variety and great Memphis, Old Bay, and Nashville Hot. I guess I would have preferred lettuce other than iceberg, but it was still good. The decor is amazing and honors every DoD branch. They do National Anthem at noon. Friendly staff. Overall great place.

    Brisket with Mac & cheese
    Nikki C.

    I'm a fan of Mission BBQ but never been to this location before. I came here for a work luncheon and we were serviced quickly despite it being lunch time on a Friday. I ordered the brisket with a side of Mac and cheese. You can get lean or meaty so I went with meaty. Brisket was very tender and juicy. And don't forget the cornbread!

    Brisket combo
    Chanel T.

    My first time here, I got the brisket and two sides and drink combo. I picked the Mac n cheese and collard greens, both sides were seasoned well and it also came with corn bread which was pretty decent. The brisket was a bit tough and fatty and salty too. I will come back time to try another dish.

    Chicken sandwich with Mac and cheese
    Gerry L.

    Highly Addictive You can see by the photos that the meats were cooked pretty good, I enjoyed how soft the meat just melts in your mouth which takes an extra amount of time to prepare. The breads soft which helped carry the juices and BBQ sauce. Mission BBQ packed their chicken into the sandwich, not like some establishments like Subway where they'll just fill the tray halfway and call it a regular sized serving (Granby St), Mission BBQ is better than that. What's great is that they have BBQ sauce readily available. You can even make your own Arnold Palmer. My only improvement is to have towelettes.

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    Mid and saw a bug. Its looks clean bur dirty also fire my waitress shes blond and rude

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    Food was very salty and over cooked. Not the experience I was expecting. However the service was exemplary.

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    Been to several locations and never had any complaints , always a pleasure and the food is always excellent

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