Mission BBQ is open for lunch and dinner, and the company is best known for its generous servings of high-quality smoked meats, and its military and public response connections.
Bill Kraus and Steve Newton founded Mission BBQ in 2011 when they opened the first restaurant in Glen Burnie, Maryland on the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. Kraus and Newton are no strangers to executive life, with Kraus being a former executive at Under Armour, and Newton a former executive at Outback Steakhouse. The pair wanted to open a new restaurant concept to support military and service personnel. It was only after doing research and much deliberation that they decided on using a BBQ concept to do this.
Want to find out more about Mission BBQ? Of course, you do. Head to the company’s website for all the information you need. https://mission-bbq.com/
Where are Mission BBQ restaurants located?
There are over 100 Mission BBQ stores all of which are located in the United States. The company predominantly serves the East Coast and the Midwestern United States.
To find your nearest Mission BBQ restaurant head to the company’s website which allows you to search for Mission BBQ restaurants by state. The company’s website also includes information on specific branches, such as their menus, whether they offer catering, and if a private meeting room is available.
As you can probably imagine the Mission BBQ menu is packed full of different BBQ meat options. The company serves brisket, pulled pork, turkey, pulled chicken, and sausage - each of which is served with a piece of cornbread. If like us you can’t decide which one to try, you can try the Meat Sampler, which has servings of all of the company’s BBQ meat.
The Mission BBQ menu also includes BBQ chicken, salmon, and ribs. If you want to try some of the company’s signature meat, but in a sandwich, the company serves a delicious range of made fresh-to-order sandwiches. The company even slices the brisket ready to order to make sure that it is at its best for you.
For those wanting a lighter meal, the Mission BBQ menu includes a Garden Green salad, to which you can add chicken or pork if you wish.
The company serves an impressive range of sides, all of which are made from scratch in the individual Mission BBQ restaurants. This includes freshly cut fries, which are the perfect accompaniment to BBQ meat, and the fries are never frozen.
What are Mission BBQ’s opening hours?
All Mission BBQ stores have the same opening hours and keep to these with almost military precision. The company’s restaurants are open from 11am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, and 11:30am to 8pm on Sundays.
The company’s restaurants close early on selected days such as Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and close for holidays such as Memorial Day, and Labor Day. For a full list of days where the restaurants close early or close all day, head to the company’s website.
Yes, many children love the taste of BBQ food, and Mission BBQ is on hand to serve your little ones with their children’s menu. The Mission BBQ children’s menu includes many of the signature dishes from the Mission BBQ menu but in smaller child-friendly portions.
Popular options include a smaller portion of ribs, and children can also order a slider filled with either chicken, turkey, or pork. All items on the Mission BBQ children’s menu come with a kid’s drink and one side.
Does Mission BBQ serve gluten-free food?
Yes! If you want great-tasting food while supporting military personnel and avoiding gluten, the good news is Mission BBQ has a gluten-free menu.
The gluten-free menu includes many of the signature dishes on the Mission BBQ menu, but some items are adapted to make them gluten-free. For example, Mission BBQ serves wonderful BBQ meat which is normally served with cornbread - to make it gluten-free, the company simply removes the cornbread.
Other popular gluten-free options include smokehouse chicken, ribs, salads, and a wide range of sides and sauces that are also gluten-free.
While the ingredients themselves do not contain gluten, the company’s kitchens are not 100% gluten-free, and as such, there is a risk of cross-contamination. Guests with allergies or strong intolerances should contact their nearest branch.
Is Mission BBQ spicy?
Mission BBQ serves an impressive range of sauces that are full of flavor, and range from sweet and mild, to hot. This means that you can make your Mission BBQ meal as spicy or as mild as you want.
In each Mission BBQ restaurant, the company has at least 7 sauces on offer, which they have specially selected from across the United States. In selected stores, the company has a selection of extra special sauces called Craftsman Specials, which are handcrafted in small batches, to give you the best flavor possible.
Does Mission BBQ do catering?
Yes, many Mission BBQ restaurants offer catering, which is perfect for parties, celebrations, or business events. Given the company’s military and service personnel connections, Mission BBQ catering is an especially great fit for events with military or service connections.
The Mission BBQ catering menu includes many of the signature dishes from the Mission BBQ menu, including brisket beef, pulled pork, smokehouse chicken, and a great supply of made-from-scratch sides. They can also supply some bakery treats including a large tray of brownies. and cookies. The company says they can cater to up to 5,000 people - yes you read that right 5,000 people - that’s a lot of meat!
Can I buy a Mission BBQ gift card?
Yes, if you want to treat a friend, family member, or coworker to some great-tasting BBQ food while supporting our military and service personnel, then the Mission BBQ gift card is the perfect gift.
You can either buy a traditional physical gift card, which will be delivered in 4 - 6 business days, or you can buy an eGift card which can either be sent in a couple of minutes or scheduled for a future date. The company’s eGift cards are the perfect last-minute gift for meat lovers and can be a lifesaver when you have forgotten to get someone a gift.
Gift cards can be redeemed against anything on the Mission BBQ menu at participating stores.