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MISSION BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 2,264 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(2264) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQCarolina-Style BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ CateringBBQ BuffetBBQ Food Truck / Stand
MISSION BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
2264

What recent reviews say

Staff greet guests warmly and check tables multiple times throughout the meal. Smoked meats arrive hot and fresh, with standout options like pulled pork and brisket, plus seafood sides like shrimp that appeal beyond traditional BBQ diners.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive staff
  • fresh, homemade food
  • reasonable prices
  • patriotic military theme
  • quick service
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Best for: Families wanting casual BBQ with a welcoming atmosphere and fast service.

Strengths

  • standout staff, especially Yaya
  • fresh smoked meats and sides
  • reasonable pricing
  • military service appreciation

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Yaya, Erin, Cyndi, Madi, and Tea are named repeatedly for exceptional service
  • Shrimp on the BBQ and buttered corn on the cob offered alongside traditional meats
  • Homemade sides include mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad, strawberry shortcake
  • Military memorabilia displayed throughout (squadron patches, firefighter and police photos)
  • Restaurant clean and well-maintained

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1789
4
292
3
90
2
45
1
48

Contact

Address
4014 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813

Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-21:00
Tuesday
11:00-21:00
Wednesday
11:00-21:00
Thursday
11:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-21:00
Saturday
11:00-21:00
Sunday
11:30-20:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
BBQShrimp on The BBQButtered Corn on The CobStrawberry ShortcakePotato SaladCateringGift Cards

Operating:since 2011

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

What sides come with the meat combos?
The website lists potato salad, mac and cheese, baked beans, buttered corn on the cob, and strawberry shortcake alongside the smoked meats.
Is there an option for non-meat eaters?
Yes; reviewers note shrimp on the BBQ is available as an alternative to traditional smoked meats.
Is the restaurant open daily?
Yes, Mission BBQ publishes hours for 7 days a week.

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Last updated 2026-08-26