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4 Rivers Smokehouse

3.8 (369 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Paris T.

4 Rivers Smokehouse is a great fast-casual bbq spot and we decided to come by for lunch as a family. The line was not too long and we were able to order quickly. We got a variety of things from their menu to try. The kids meals are perfect portions and my kids were satisfied after. I personally tried their bbq melt with 2 sides (mac and cheese, baked beans). I loved everything, but the bbq melt was interesting.. not fully warmed up so some parts were cold. One cool part of our experience was that if you are pregnant you get a free treat of your choice. At this point I was extremely pregnant and the worker noticed and told me about that. I was surprised I could get any dessert even the big ones. I ended up going with their m&m cookie warmed up. The cookie was heavenly. I wasn't expecting much since I primarily view them as a bbq spot, but I definitely want to try more desserts in the future. Overall: 4.5 stars - easily would be 5 if the bbq melt wasn't half cold!

John M.

4 Rivers is a brand that started as one restaurant in Orlando and grew into a viable multiple location brand. We had catering from here, and while I cannot comment on the ambiance or service, I will say that the barbecue was good. I enjoyed the pork, brisket and sausage from here. I will head to the restaurant after this catered feast.

Lou B.

Solid bbq and sides. The construction made it difficult to get in and out of there for a while. But I love the walk up and seat your self style with long family seating style.

Ribs and moist brisket with beans and bread pudding!
Angela D.

4 Rivers is my favorite smokehouse in town. I first fell in love with them over a decade ago in Orlando before they started opening here. I have certain items I get routinely and those items are always perfect but I think the trick is knowing what to get. I personally love the moist brisket. It is always incredibly tender and well seasoned. I also love the baked beans, bread pudding, sweet potatoes and Mac n Cheese. The fried pickles and fries are usually kind of soggy so I pass on those. The ribs are good. They have a nice pull. I like that they don't automatically cover them in sauce. I also really like the burnt ends and they are covered in sauce but they are good so I just get them when in the mood for it. I really like their sauces. They have a great seasonal pumpkin barbecue sauce that I really adore and wish they would bottle. The service is always good. The employees have always been wonderful and welcoming and I will continue to return.

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Holly M.

We came swiftly after church and beat the crowd. It was our first time. We ordered the meats: brisket, the turkey, the chicken. They were all so tender, juicy, well seasoned, and melted in your mouth delicious! This is what I needed in my life. The sides: collard greens were great too, they had almost a hint of sweetness which I didn't care for but I still inhaled them. The mac and cheese was ok, creamy almost a little too wet. My toddler didn't eat it but they got ate by someone. The fries were incredible, they don't look like they'd be anything special but trust me. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside like they were fried twice or had a light batter or something. Idk how they did it. The dessert was out of this world, the salted caramel bar. My son finished his Cuban, which was larger than his head, before any of us could sit down to eat. The younger boys didn't finish their grilled cheese but the bread was too big and the cheese wasn't really melted anymore when they got it. Kids are simple creatures. Overall, we loved it and can't wait to come back

My burnt ends...greasy and to burnt...did not care for.
Linda V.

1/12/25. According to Yelp it had been 7 years since I was here. It's the same set up...get in line and order. Employee cuts meat right there and puts in scale then puts your sides on same tray. I I ordered burnt ends which means diff things to diff restaurants. Here it was burnt and greasy...I would not order again...my fault. Hubby got brisket and it looked great; he really liked it.

1/2 rack of 1/2 Rack St. Louis Ribs
Kate L.

We got ribs and wings. They were so tender and delicious. We will definitely come back here.

2 meat rib platter (ribs and brisket). Collard greens, fries, macaroni and cheese.

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Food is always so fresh. Taste delicious. Great and easy online ordering. We highly recommend

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Extremely prompt and efficient service. Delicious food. Friendly. Clean. Nina was especially helpful!!!

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Food was amazing. BBQ sauce is out of this World and the meats are tender and juicy. The staff are friendly and courteous.

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We were here for dinner on 4/17. Kay was great. Very friendly and upbeat. Great customer service. Thank you!

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Great for dinner and got two 1x2 plates to-go: moist brisket with mac n' cheese and collard greens…read moreand then smoked chicken (dark) with bbq beans and green beans. The service was steady and I came in around 5ish so it didn't pick up til after I arrived. The staff were nice and polite. It was quiet but had several tables occupied. The chicken was moist and dipped with the spicy bbq enhanced the flavor. All sides were seasoned well especially the green beans and collard greens. Cornbread was good, just note it does have jalapeños. I would say the only feedback was the brisket appeared to be more lean than moist. When we ordered the moist brisket a few weeks ago, it was a lot more marbled, looser and fattier than what we received in this order which was less marbled with leaner cuts. So it appears the staff may had gave the lean than the moist cut... Other than that, everything was good, but perhaps the staff could have additional guidance in brisket cut differences.

Best BBQ in Jacksonville. Period…read more In my 6 week trip to Jax, I sought out some BBQ joints. Now, I'm no connoisseur, I am not from an elite BBQ region and I know that Jacksonville is not a BBQ go to area. But that said, I tried a few places in the region and 4 Rivers is the only spot I'd repeat visit. Service is friendly and prompt, and they were helpful with putting me on their best items. The brisket was moist, tender and flavorful. The ribs? To die for. Best I've had in Florida. The burnt ends are a combination of brisket and pork, which compliments one another nicely. I loved the beans! The corn was the only thing I found lacking, tasted too much like canned corn for my taste. Their nice seating area is big and welcoming and they have numerous sauces for you. We really enjoyed the blueberry bbq over by the fountain drinks. It went well with the ribs! Overall, must visit for Jax! Thanks guys! See you soon!

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Oh my, what a great dining experience! Driving from S. FL to Marietta, GA I made a stop at Captain…read moreStan's Smokehouse in Woodbine, GA, looking for some southern comfort food. Looking from the parking lot I wasn't sure, but once I entered the premises I knew the place would at least be a fun experience. They have indoor and outdoor dining, a stage , a fountain to wash hands after some awesome tasting BBQ. That is saying a lot for me, who isn't the biggest fan of BBQ. ( I was hoping for fried liver, but was wowed by the great meal I chose!) I had the Holy Trinity, which had amazing Boston butt with baked beans and coleslaw. My side was southern comfort food: collard greens. The Boston butt was aromatic with the smoking that was done to it & tender. It had no need for any additional BBQ sauce as the baked beans added wonderful flavor topped with the crunchiness of a creamy coleslaw! Heaven in your mouth! The collard greens were a perfect addition. What I loved about the greens is they had some smoky (bacon) taste but it wasn't overpowering and salty like I've had at some places. It was just right and the perfect side to the meal. I found the portion just right for the weary traveler I was that day. The waitress was efficient and helpful in making a decision as to what to get. The ambiance was rustic country with families coming in for their dinners. The fountain they use for washing hands was a cute touch. And I even got to enjoy some live music before I left on a weeknight no less! And by the way the music was enjoyable as it wasn't blasting but added to the quaint ambience this place offers its customers. A definite need to go back there!

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