Mission Bbq, Barbecue restaurant in Lower Paxton Township, United States.
Mission BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Lower Paxton Township that serves various regional styles from Texas, Carolina, and St. Louis. The dining space seats 105 guests indoors and includes outdoor patio seating for additional capacity.
Founders Stephen Newton and Bill Kraus opened the first location on September 11, 2011 in Glen Burnie, Maryland after researching barbecue traditions across the country. This opening date was chosen deliberately to honor the first responders of that day.
The restaurant displays military and first responder patches on its walls, along with photographs dedicated to September 11 and images of notable public figures. This decoration creates a space that honors and thanks those who serve in public safety roles.
The restaurant opens at 11 AM Monday through Thursday and closes at 9 PM, with extended hours Friday and Saturday until 10 PM. On Sundays, it opens at 11:30 AM and closes at 8 PM.
Three large smokers prepare fresh meats daily including pork, brisket, chicken, turkey, sausage, and ribs. Guests can pair their proteins with a choice of ten regional sauces, each reflecting different barbecue traditions from across America.
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