Had my first visit to Mission BBQ in Riverview and it definitely will not be my last. I ordered the two-meat sampler with pulled pork and lean brisket, plus a side of fries. Everything was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The pulled pork was tender and juicy, and the brisket was flavorful without being heavy. I had fun sampling all of their barbecue sauces before deciding that the Smoky Mountain sauce was my favorite overall. For the brisket, I went with the Tupelo Honey Heat sauce, which added the perfect sweet kick. What really made the experience stand out was the service. Kathy, who was cleaning tables and checking in with guests, took the time to talk with me and make sure everything was great. When she found out it was my first visit, she surprised me with a full sampler of sides to try, completely unexpected and incredibly thoughtful. She even included some banana puddin' that was absolutely amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better hospitality. Highly recommend if you are in the Riverview area. read more

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Great food and very Patriotic The first time we went there I was impressed You go up to the counter check the menu up above it All of the food is listed there You can see the ovens and smell the delicious bbq Yum yum read more

Stopped in for a quick meal. This is a new location of this chain. You order at the counter, have a seat and they call your name. We both had pulled pork, fries, cole slaw, beans and complementary cornbread. Pork was tender, juicey and delicious. Fries were crisp and cornbread was moist. They serve all the popular bbq items such as ribs, brisket, chicken etc. There are plenty of sides to choose from, such as Cole slaw, beans, mac n cheese, potato salad, etc. On each table there are six bbq sauces to try on your food. Soft drinks are self serve. They also offer dessert items The restaurant has plenty of seats. The staff is very helpful and friendly. read more

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Wanted some bbq and decided to try Mission BBQ. It was ok for a chain restaurant. Ingredients were fresh and I like their variety in sauces. The bbq meats had little flavor but were tender. I liked the baked beans and fact that it had big chunks of meat in it. Overall, it was good bbq if you like their sauces. Worth a try. read more

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MISSION BBQ Three World War II veterans who attend a weekly breakfast with me and some 85 other veterans at Bob Evans in Ruskin, FL. were surprised to learn that I had never been to Mission BBQ in Riverview, FL. They suggested I go for lunch there since the restaurant known for its culinary barbecue selection was offering a free lunch to veterans on Memorial Day. While the restaurant is open to everyone the first surprise as I entered was the collection of military memorabilia that covered every wall in the restaurant. Pictures of veterans from every conflict we fought, are on display. I was greeted by Karen, a friend who is a frequent visitor to our weekly breakfast at Bob Evans. She is a true community ambassador for Mission BBQ. Her customer service skills have endeared her to all who know her. Her cordial smile and welcoming ways to all who enter, keeps customers returning on a regular basis. The difficult part of a visit here is selecting a choice of the best barbecued items on the menu. The culinary selection offered will please the most discriminating palate. Hospitality seems to be the key virtue of all employed at this chain of restaurants. The servers, cooks and Miaimla the hostess that brought my food all strive to make your visit memorable. I chose the brisket sandwich and as I joined the World War II vets for lunch. and They advised me that at noon every day, all customers stand and sing, God Bless America. True to form as the music began all customers stood and joined in singing. This customer and military friendly location has joined my list of go to places when friends come to visit. read more

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Great location. Food was tasty. Entire visit was outstanding. Happened to be here at lunch and enjoyed the national anthem. This place really does make a difference. Enjoyed the entire lunch experience. read more

Mission BBQ - Brisket salad, beans and collards - Salad Near Me - Riverview, Florida

My job took us out to lunch here once in Tampa and ever since then I've been a fan of Mission BBQ. Happy to know there's a Riverview location so close to home. I often get the moist 3 meat sampler. With the left overs I've made a hearty Brisket Omelet and a breakfast burrito filled with their salmon! So tasty. The Service is always friendly and my order is always accurate. I will continue to support this business! read more

Pretty nice barbecue place. Nice clean interior good service. Definitely will be back read more

Mission BBQ - Salad Near Me - Riverview, Florida

The people here were very friendly and inviting. The decor was what you'd expect from a Mission BBQ, if you've been to one before. Lots of veteran and service people memorabilia. Cool environment. This was my second time coming to a Mission BBQ. After the first time, years ago, I was unimpressed with the meats and never returned. This time around, I was pleasantly surprised. The pulled pork was very nice. The brisket was good, even if a bit dry. The sausages were my least favorite. Flavor wise they were good, but the casing was VERY tough to chew. Sides were great: baked beans, Cole slaw, and corn bread were all delicious. Half the fun of eating here is the sauces. You've got six different flavors at each table, with some vinegar, and some additional options by the soda fountain area. Want some decent franchise BBQ? This is a solid, family-friendly spot right in Riverview. read more

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This was my second time visiting this particular Mission BBQ. It's a pretty new restaurant that opened recently on US Highway 301 in Riverview, right off Big Bend Road. The two times I was there I tried the Pulled Pork Sandwich. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and the meat was piled high! I would say it's an extremely generous portion. It was made exactly the same both times I've ordered it. There are many different sauces available for you to put on your BBQ. The sides are all delicious as well. So far I have tried their Cole Slaw, Corn Bread, Beans, and French Fries. All were delicious! The staff at this location are all super lovely which makes eating here that much more enjoyable!! You order at the counter and they call your name when the food is ready. The restaurant offers booths and tables to sit and has outdoor seating as well. The dining room is lovely and clean. The walls are decorated with Military Memorabilia. My husband and I will definitely be back to try their ribs. I have no doubt they will be delicious too. If you like BBQ I definitely recommend you give them a try. read more

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First time customer and I can't believe I have never noticed this restaurant before. We stopped for lunch on a Friday and found the employees all inviting as we entered. The menu has lots of protein choices, which are up on the wall. Because it was our first time, the young woman taking orders took the time to explain everything on the menu. Great employee! I settled on a pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese and a soda. Once you place your order, you take a seat and they call your name. As we were waiting, we noticed all the decor which is geared toward military, police, firefighters, etc. Very nice tributes. At noon they announced they would be playing the National Anthem and everyone got up and faced the flag while the song played. Very touching in today's crazy world. Our food order was called and my sandwich was piled mile high with pork. On the table were 6 different kinds of bbq sauce (the proteins are cooked with a rub). It was great to try different kinds. The pork was tender and tasty. The Mac and cheese was fantastic! My only complaint would be the bun, which crumbled apart. The employees here might be the best I have ever encountered. Everyone was friendly and helpful. One employee walked around the dining room offering refills, a sample of fries, taking empty plates, etc. She was remarkable. I may have found my new favorite bbq place!!! read more

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This was a heartwarming pre-grand-opening event for "Law Enforcement Officers Friends and Family Night!" A BBQ bash and fundraiser to honor those that Protect, Serve and Save. All sales donated to the Lynn Sowers Foundation. A very special presentation with the unveiling of a tribute to Bobby Howard. We ordered moist BBQ brisket, sausage and sampled pulled chicken and also brownies, all of which we enjoyed very much. This place has a hometown feel and is a welcome edition to the Riverview area. This will be a place that I regularly visit for great food and friendly conversation. Highly Recommended! read more

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Food was great. This place also shows support to the military and first responders. Every day at noon, the National Anthem gets played, and everyone, customers and employees stop and stand at attention for it. read more

Always great food and fantastic service. And supports good cause. Plus Ms Cathy always provides exceptional service for our family. Highly recommend. read more

My wife and I stopped in for dinner. We both wanted some bbq and we have had missions before. this location we awesome and the service was great. A wife had a turkey when she loved very much very juicy not dry at all lots of flavor. Should macaroni and cheese and green beans she said was very good. I had to ribs green beans and coleslaw. Ribs was excellent pulled right off the bone very juicy excellently seasoned. Green beans was awesome as well coleslaw was pretty good. Very good experience at this mission's barbecue we would definitely be stopping by at this location again. read more

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I had a yearning for ribs and a friend told me about this establishment. I had never heard of them before. You have to place your order at the counter, find a table and wait for your name to be called. My husband and I shared the 10 pc. ribs, cole slaw and beverage (no alcohol avail.). The ribs were so tender that the meat was falling off the bones. Ambiance? It's a fast food type of place so don't expect table cloths and candles but the service was extremely attentive and very friendly. From what I understand, this is one of a chain which exists to honor and pay tribute to our veterans - military, police, fire fighters. Lots of memorabilia and photos of veterans. Cathy came by to ensure we were happy with our meal and service. She was super! We'll be back. read more

I brought some friends to have lunch at Mission BBQ in Riverview today and the service was super friendly. The food came very fast and we all thought it was top notch! Food was hot, fresh, tasty and more than enough to take leftovers home. The prices are fair considering what you're getting and where the money is going! Mission BBQ donations to Honor Flight helped make it possible for me a Vietnam Veteran to go on the Honor Flight to Washington. We need more restaurants like this that care and are patriotic. read more

I thoroughly enjoy going over to Mission BBQ since they are so friendly and generous to the military community! My favorite at this point in time is the Brisket (moist) sandwich and their french fries! You have to have the Baja bold spicy BBQ sauce. The facility is always clean and the staff as you're sitting down is always helpful to get something for you or just chit chat. It's always clean and there's smiles inside the building either a customers or the employees. read more

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First time at any Mission BBQ and I'm impressed. Got the brisket and baby backs, side salad, order of brisket beans and a hunk of cornbread. All very good. Ribs were fall off the bone tender. Brisket was a little dry but when you order you specify Lean or Moist. I chose the Lean. Next time I'll choose the moist and that problem should go away. Nice selection of sauces. Pricey but what isn't these days You'll spend $20 on a nice dinner plate like I got. I ate it all and I don't fell cheated. Good eats, give it a go! read more

Great service attitude people at this new location. Manager Kathy checked in on customers. Combo meal gets a little pricey but beef brisket (what I always get) is always between very good and great. Cornbread and dessert are good. They have smashed potatoes as a side - a good addition. Coleslaw is OK. Sadly the Pepsi fountains are overly watered down. The sauces and the soldiering vibe are consistent. read more

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Love this place! The food's always delicious, and the staff-especially Kathy and Alyssa T.-are super nice and welcoming. Every time I swing by, I'm hoping they're there. Five stars! read more

It was near their closing time but I stopped for takeout, starving! Never been there. They took time to explain the menu and I got a huge sliced pork sandwich with slaw and Mac and cheese. Plus a banana pudding. It was enough food to feed two people but I ate it all! Very good and top notch packaging products for takeout. I need to fix my review. I am in Riverview, not CA. read more

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Doin' it right!!! The food is fresh and delicious. My favorites are the pulled chicken, the baked beans, and the cornbread. Also love that they're doing hand-cut fries instead of frozen. Most impressed with how SPOTLESS the restaurant is! It is well decorated with Veteran memorabilia and has a nice ambiance for dining-in. It gives you such a feeling of confidence about the food when you walk into an establishment that is so clean and well organized. And the staff is friendly! We even called at the last minute one time for a (very small) catering order and they easily and happily accommodated. Delicious BBQ made fresh, cute and clean restaurant, and friendly staff. What more can you ask for? I'm happy to support them and hope they do well there. read more

Great BBQ and wonderful people! I was here for a Chamber luncheon and enjoyed everything! Will be back! read more

Really great bbq and sides... those cheesy potatoes and baked beans are amazing, as are the Fries (points for having malt vinegar on the tables). Pulled chicken is so good - big portions. Partner got the sliced turkey sandwich and it was fantastic, thick and tender. 6-pack of sauces on the tables is great. Counter service is super friendly. Kinda loud country music playing, but it goes with the vibe. Restaurant is a nod to our first responders and vets. Love it read more

Great bbq, clean and accommodating, very cordial staff, large por vi b tions, good selection of sauces and love the patriotic theme. What else can you say crept hats off to Karen. Greeting us at door, stopping by regularly to check on us and removing trays we were through with. Semper Fi Karen!! read more

Food was incredible. The service was too notch Madyson and Cathy are nothing shy of perfection when it comes to kindness and service. Their mission is incredible and makes the food even better. read more

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Mission BBQ is paramount quality, service and care. Everything is done to perfection and the service is by far the best attribute. Kathy C is one of a kind and is an incredible individual i had the honor of meeting. The generosity and hospitality of this team is unbelievable. Their love and treatment for service men and women is something to admire. Madyson is incredible for a young professional and she will do extremely well in life with her attitude and professionalism. Please come here and support this business. The food is unbelievable and the atmosphere is just brilliant. I love this place. read more

I was so extremely excited to have a mission BBQ by my house, I walked in and was greeted and waved to come to the front, I loved that. The establishment was clean and well lit on the inside. They offer outside seating which is great because it's covered and has a cool breeze. Now, the reason I will not be back is because this is now my second time at this location. The first time I chopped it up to being newly open, this time same thing the portion sizes are so small nothing like the Brandon location. My husband and I got the 2 meat sampler and were highly disappointed. The turkey doesn't taste like Brandon location so I'm not sure what's being done differently there but it's definitely somthing. The "Moist" brisket was not moist. It was fat filled and dry somehow. I have attached pictures so you can see for yourselves. This is not no where close to being worth $50 even if you include the tray in the price. Will not return to Riverview location. read more

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Alaina took great care and professionalism today, Monday, August 4, 2025 when a group of me and my friends visited Mission BBQ at 10440 Stelling Drive, Riverview FL 33578. She truly is exceptional and we all appreciated all she did for us. Thank you, Alaina!!! read more

Best pulled pork anywhere! All the food is well above average. The prices are very reasonable too. But the best thing is the people that work there. They all are the nicest people and treat you so nicely. read more

Great place and great food! What a wonderful way to honor our hero's! Janice was so sweet and helpful! Definitely will be back!

Food at Mission is consistently good for a chain restaurant. What makes this particular location special is the warmth and professionalism of the staff! Now a go to for us. read more

Food was terrible and tasteless. We Ordered two moist beef brisket sandwiches. One sandwich was nothing but fat! The other sandwich was tough as floor boards. Mac n Cheese dry like saw dust, beans with brisket well those were just tasteless beans. Waste of money. read more

Quick and friendly service, with attention to details and cheerful corrections in our order (since two people were ordering together). And it was our first visit. The brisket was delicious read more

This was a great lunch. We've been waiting for it to open, and it was worth the wait. It was the closest to Texas BBQ that we've had in Florida. My husband and I enjoyed the whole experience. read more

Mission Bbq, thank you for opening in Riverview! I just want to say that it was my first time ever going to a mission bbq and our cashier Ashlyn was so delightful. She asked us if it was our first time and then explain the whole menu perfectly for us! She then made sure that our order was correct. After I ordered my food I waited for my named to be called out and went to take a seat in the dining room. A lady walked around and checked up on us and make sure everybody in the dining room was okay! She was wonderful. I wasn't able to catch her name but whoever you are thank you ! All the employees are great. The food is amazing. Thank you, Mission barbecue for hiring great employees and giving Riverview great service! read more

So disappointed. I was so excited for the new Mission BBQ to open in Riverview Fl, but the food tasted so bad. I didn't care for any of the sauces. Service was very friendly, but I will not go back. read more