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MISSION BBQ PITTSBURGH REVIEWS

The food was amazing! The young man at the register (i think his name was Jacob) was super friendly and informative as we've never been here before. He gave us the run down. We had pulled chicken, baked beans, half a yard bird and cheesy potatoes. Everything was delicious! This is a place we'd definitely stop at again.

This place was wonderful!! Friendly staff, thank you Trevor and Bee for your hospitality! It was our first time here and we will absolutely be back! Food was delicious & hot and great priced! If you stop in, make sure you get some of their blue berry cobbler && use some of their Smokey Mountain BQQ sauce! -j.

First time in, Tony was INCREDIBLY NICE! It was awesome how genuine he was, and all the staff, including the lady who held the door open for my wife and I. I was hoping the food would be good, and it exceeded my expectations. Best BBQ in Pittsburgh!

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WALTERS BBQ SOUTHERN KITCHEN REVIEWS

Me and my husband shared the sandman you get 4 different meats 3 sides and 2 corn breads, everything was delicious. The brisket melted in our mouths, ribs were tender but still some bite, the pulled pork was very flavorful and loved the jalapeno cheese sausage it had a nice heat to it. The collared greens will fabulous and loved the Mac and cheese it had a nice sharp bite to it. Great drinks from the bar, I had a Manhattan and it was made perfect! It was a cool windy evening, we sat right inside the door, but they had heaters going, so we were still nice and toasty! We will be definitely going back!

I was traveling for work and Im from Texas so I was feeling a little homesick and wanted to see if they had BBQ in steel city and this place popped up. So I head up there to try it out and this place didn't disappoint! It was super good so I didn't mind going a few more times before heading back home!

Deven and Mary at the bar were awesome...relaxed environment....great food great beer....check it out

SHOWCASE BBQ REVIEWS

Had this for the first time yesterday and I gotta say it was amazing. And the staff is super friendly! Literal hidden gem in the city. The ribs were so good and the bbq sauce is unlike any other honestly. I even reheated it the next day and I think it was even better. Even the Mac and cheese reheated was amazing!!!

Spectacular place for take-out. The ribs and sauce are excellent, but the sides are just as good. The greens are savory and tasty, and the green beans are the best I've ever had. Really good stuff. Also great pie for dessert.

Pork ribs stole the show, but the chicken and turkey ribs were also excellent, and rarely do I say that about turkey. Loved the sauce as well. Mac & cheese was better than most you will ever have.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MISSION BBQ PITTSBURGH Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 7.1K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

WALTERS BBQ SOUTHERN KITCHEN Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SHOWCASE BBQ Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Variety of Menu: 10