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    Mission BBQ

    4.3 (539 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    MISSION BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Jamie R.

    This place is amazing! I love the outward display of honoring our Military Branches and supports first responders of all branches with the various patches and memorabilia decorating the walls. It's awesome to see! The service was good. The food was a good size and flavorful. The my have various sauce bottles on the table which are labeled and give details of the heat level. I had the pulled chicken sandwich with cheesy potatoes. This potatoes were delish. I would say they are a a version of scalloped potatoes. The sandwhich comes plain but you add the sauce of your choice. My son ordered the brisket and pulled chicken with fries. It also came with cornbread. All in all it was my second time visiting this place and it didn't disappoint!

    The "In-between" moist & dry Brisket Sandwich
    Michael S.

    Overall: 5/5 Recommend: Yes, Yes, Yes! Return: Absolutely, in a heartbeat! Taste: 5/5 Tender soft brisket period! Quality: 5/5 Great brisket and excellent high quality black cherry soda Service: 5/5 Fast and efficient Value: 5/5 Great way to get a taste of excellent BBQ brisket at such affordable prices X-factor: 5/5 Way above-average setting for a fast casual like restaurant with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Six BBQ sauces to choose from, what's not to love!

    Katrinia F.

    The food here was absolutely scrumptious. I love that the servers are so hands-on when ordering. I did not know what I wanted to order and they recommended some of the best items. The cornbread was delicious, but not too sweet. The ribs were cooked to perfection and seasoned exceptionally. All of the sides were delicious as well. I love the diversity of the menu. I had never had their turkey before and it was a hit. I didn't have anything that I did not like. The desserts were huge. This is definitely some of the best barbecue that I've had in a long time. The restaurant was super clean, which was a plus. I also loved that they walked around with samples on the day that I visited. That was a great addition.

    Always so many sauces to choose from and 2 buck brews!
    Mason A.

    The service here never disappoints and the meats are always spot on perfection. I like how they pay tribute to the military here as well as all the various ways to go about making a good bbq meal. The staff is very courteous here and can answer any questions you have about the various assortment of sauces and sandwiches or meat types. I like how their pulled pork is prepared in this region, so I typically go that direction when I order here. Coming from Texas, brisket is something we have locally that can't be matched, but they do it well here, too! They have a good selection for any type of regional bbq you'd like and you'll have a favorite in any of their great tasting meats.

    Kathryn M.

    I am a big fan of Mission BBQ! Over the years, I've been to several in and out of the area, but this is our first time at the Virginia Beach location. We met up with some friends here on a Friday evening around 6pm. They weren't really busy yet so we were able to score a big table. I opted for a side order of brisket and a garden green salad. Hubby ordered the brisket, green beans, baked beans and cornbread. Everything was delicious. We were able to sit outside and talk for a while in their patio area. Great place with a great cause!

    1/2 Pound baby back pork ribs. Fall Off the bone meat!
    Donna L.

    I love barbecue and as a visitor to Virginia Beach for the first time we had such a great experience and meal here. The staff was so Attentive when we entered. It was hard to decide for 4 people What to have for lunch. We opted for 1/2 pound each of brisket, pork baby back ribs and pulled pork. For sides we opted for Mac and cheese, collard greens and cole slaw which each came with a small side the corn meal bread. The first think I noticed is that the brisket has a little steam of fat across the middle. But what I noticed the most was that the brisket was so moist and tender - just like how it was in Austin Texas. It was delicious! The pork ribs were fall off The gone tender and the pulled Pork was yummy. All the sides were Excellent. We had enough leftovers for 2 to enjoy lunch the next day. There was an employee named Beth and she took so good care of us! She brought us all the takeout containers and cutlery and sauces. One of each kind - 6 bbq sauces. We loved our experience and Beth made us feel right at home. I'll be certain to come back when I'm at Virginia Beach but this time get a pound of brisket!

    2 meat sampler plate with Moist Brisket and Ribs, served with coleslaw and baked beans.
    Jeff B.

    This BBQ house celebrates the military and first responders with decorations throughout. It has benches at tables, booths and even high tables and chairs. It does have outside seating as well. The place is clean and organized. I ordered the 2 meat sampler plate with ribs and moist brisket. The brisket is very moist, and the meat on the ribs came off so easily. In addition, i had coleslaw and baked beans. There were at least 6 different sauces to choose from on your table. I chose the Texas Tangy. It wasn't too spicy, but you could taste the little kick. We got our orders in 3 or 4 minutes after ordering. They also had people cleaning the restaurant. So, if you are looking for some Texas BQ, then try the Mission BBQ, and you will be satisfied!

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    Craig S.

    I LOVE this place. Fantastic food and atmosphere. Staff are always friendly and helpful. I also LOVE that it's veteran owned.

    Robert G.

    Amazing bbq place. Passed it while coming home from the outlet mall.looked up menu and said "yup gotta try it..." well I gotta say 100% must go again. Hot fresh bbq chicken & I got some nice bbq sausage .... Amazing. As you eat there's patches from all over world from police departments & military. Very nice place. In the area or make yourself to be in area. Well worth it!!! Got a free dessert as well for working in law enforcement. Thank you again btw....

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    Nancy H.

    I was so excited to try this place, specifically because I heard their brisket was amazing and they offer burnt ends, which are my FAVORITE (usually). Word of advice... don't get them. I ordered a two meat plate, with the brisket burnt ends and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. Neither of them were good, but the burnt ends were rock hard and flavorless. Literally inedible. I order burnt ends whenever I go to a quality BBQ restaurant and love that they are always tender with nice flavor and char. These seemed as if they had been sitting out, dry, for the whole day. It was even more disappointing because I watched them cut a new brisket as I ordered which looked tender and juicy and that is OBVIOUSLY not what I was served. The jalapeño cheddar sausage had potential, but also just seemed as though it had been sitting out for a very long time. It was dry. Sides were the best part. I got the mac and cheese which was quite good and the only reason I am leaving 2 stars instead of 1. The collard greens were decent, as well. Cornbread, another dry fail. Part of me would like to give this place another shot since the atmosphere was good, but I'm hesitant because prices weren't cheap.

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    Jay J.

    Outstanding from door to door! Most amazing bbq, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Services is second to none. Military and first responder atmosphere is definitely appreciated by most. Super clean and welcoming. A must!

    (2) Meat Sampler - Pulled Chicken and Brisket w/ (2) sides fries and baked beans and complimentary cornbread

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    Food was delicious!! Service was excellent!! This was my second time visiting and I will definitely return!!

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    every time I come here, it's been great, love, the brisket! The cornbread isn't very good, but everything else is great!

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    Top shelf - would get more business with better signage at the Norfolk Outlets location. Delicious meats, sides and lots of sauces to try.

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    Are there keto options?

    While not explicitly 'keto'...it's not hard to pull individual items from the menu to build a solid keto meal.

    Are dogs allowed?

    They have an outside seating area where dogs are allowed.

    Is the salmon tasty?

    Yes it is. Doesn't come with sides though.

    Does this store sell sauce?

    It does. You can buy one for $5 or a six pack.

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