The service was impeccable, even though the place was packed! The food was even better than the…read moreservice, and the price was fantastic!

Food came out really fast. The people there were super nice and tons of different sauces for…read moredifferent flavors. Just a wonderful spot to grab beers, get some good meat, and enjoy your time! I got one of the larger platters for three of us, but it could have easily fed five!

Brisket Melt was fantastic, pulled pork lacked a little flavor and leaned more towards the dry side…read morebut not bad. They didn't have wings ready yet which was really disappointing as I had read they were excellent. The BBQ sauce was thinner and more tart than we prefer, but again, not bad. Inside the building was a bit crowded and confusing. The drink machine is right in the middle of where you stand in line to order so that was a bit of a hassle. Inside tables were full so we ate outside, not a great view, but thankfully it wasn't too hot out. The staff were friendly enough and the food was better than a lot of places though a bit in the pricey side.

Whenever I visit Jax I always look forward to real BBQ. Usually I visit another favorite but this…read moretime my sister and I decided to try out The Butt Hutt for the first time. We came in on a Wednesday evening. We asked about the menu and were told at the counter that it was Wing Wednesday and the wings were $1 each. Well how could we not add those onto our order. We ordered a Burnt Ends platter with mac and cheese, and corn nuggets, a Brisket Platter with corn nuggets and beans. We also ordered a large mac for my son and a side of lean brisket. For the wings we ordered the Cajun ranch. Our food started coming out in about 5 minutes. Firstly, I was shocked at the wings. I love wings, but they aren't something I usually order often as I find them just OK. There are only a couple places that I visit specifically for wings. Well, let me tell you, I would make a visit back just for these wings. OMG, the Cajun ranch was simply amazing, really addictive. They were my favorite item. We devoured them. The burnt ends were very good. I appreciate they are big chunks of brisket with no pull pork filler. The flavor was amazing as well and the bits of fat melted in our mouth. The corn nuggets were fine and the Mac N Cheese was quite tasty. We enjoyed the meal so much, were were trying to figure out somewhere for a family lunch the next Sunday and came back again. This time my sister, son and I brought my dad. We of course ordered more wings and burnt ends and brisket with lots of Mac N Cheese. The food really is something special. The wings are absolutely wonderful and the burnt ends are a hit. This is definitely one of my new favorite restaurants and will always be on my list of visits to enjoy when I come back to Jax.

Ok I get the hype!!! I'm not one to always crave BBQ, but Valley Smoke really blew it out of the…read morewater. After not being seen for about 30 minutes at another restaurant, we came over here and had the complete opposite experience. Only waited about 10-15 minutes and got seated outside with a beautiful view of the sunset on the water. I came with my boyfriend and his parents and we all split the 'Que for 4 Platter. It was the perfect amount and we even had a little bit left over. We go the mashed potatoes, green beans, and beans as the sides and everything was so delicious. I espescially loved the sausage and chicken. The waitress we had was kind and knowledgable. The house sauces were fantastic. Food was great. Views so beautiful. I'll be back!

Two couples met up for lunch at Valley Smoke in order to catch up as to what was going on in each…read moreother's lives. We arrived from two different directions at just about the same time and slowly walked into the restaurant together. We were immediately seated inside (Florida outdoor heat at noon, ugh ...) and ordered cool drinks while perusing the menu. Everyone selected different options along with two appetizers that were shared. The dining room offered a nice view of the intercostal waterway while we were able to talk among ourselves. Our lunch meal orders arrived at a good time, nothing was being rushed as the dining room was completely filled with hungry customers. A variety of sandwiches and an order of brisket tacos were placed before us and were all thoroughly enjoyed! Coffee was ordered to top off our meal and our leisurely lunch began to wind down. Our waiter was attentive, very pleasant and always touched base with us at just the right time! This was not our first visit to Valley Smoke Restaurant and it will certainly not be our last!

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!

After two weekends in a row at the beach, ABBQ has officially become our go-to spot. When almost…read moreevery restaurant nearby is serving the same seafood, it's so refreshing to find a place with incredible BBQ that completely hits the spot after a day in the sun. The food is outstanding, the drinks are great, and the service is always quick, friendly, and attentive. We started with the Fritos Pie and added pulled pork--such a great decision! It made an already delicious appetizer even better. For our entrée, we shared the Texas "Trinity" (the "give me all the meats" option), which comes with ribs, sausage, and brisket. The ribs were unbelievable--fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The sausage comes in two varieties: regular and cheddar jalapeño. The cheddar jalapeño has a nice kick without being overpowering and was absolutely worth trying. On this visit, we upgraded our sides to two fresh salads, but during our first visit we had the baked beans and coleslaw, and they were both fantastic. Honestly, everything we've tried has been delicious. If you're spending the day at Neptune Beach and need a break from seafood, ABBQ is a must-visit. We've already been back twice, and it definitely won't be our last!

This place continues to disappoint me. I have been there once or twice a year since they first…read moreopened nearly 10 years ago and Sneakers was the only sports bar at the beach. I keep trying to give them another chance, so when they invited me to make a reservation for the World Cup game tonight, I took the bait. I should have gone to Mojo's or Strings instead! I stopped ordering a brisket sandwich long ago because the buns were always hard and stale. Lately, I've been going with the two meat plate because the sides are usually very good, especially the potato salad and cowboy baked beans. The turkey is usually pretty good as are the ribs, but the brisket is always pathetic, especially for a guy from Texas looking for perfection. To be fair to the management, the bar and atmosphere never fails to impress me, but when I am missing good old fashioned Texas barbecue brisket, I will be going somewhere else that knows what they are doing. Come on y'all... My summary: over rated, over priced, and over done. Low and slow is the barbecue brisket mantra, but the pit master needs to go back to Texas for a refresher course in Austin, in my humble opinion!!!

so glad to have finally stopped by as this place is always packed! We had to wait 40 minutes as it…read morewas peak lunch rush but they have a to-go order section which should be much quicker. Simple interior with fun bbq/pig decor but the food is where they shine. My family ordered a variety of items: brisket, ribs, datil sausage, jalapeño sausage, captain's mike special, datil baked beans, datil slaw, coleslaw, mac&cheese, datil corn. Everyone was super impressed with their order - everything was very flavorful and tender. I enjoyed the spice that datil added to the dishes. I highly recommend the brisket and captain Mike's special. This will now be my go-to bbq spot when in town.

If you haven't been to Woodpeckers before, I highly recommend trying lunch there first, as it's a…read moregreat experience and likely a little less crowded than peak times. We stopped by for lunch on a weekday, and even then the place was quite active. We got a table inside, but there are also plenty of tables outside - it was a bit hot on the day we were there. Service is casual yet ultra-friendly and quite efficient. The table was a solid wood table, almost like a high quality picnic table inside. I got the brisket and ribs with a sweet potato and mac and cheese on the side... Absolutely delicious! The drinks come in very large styrofoam cups, so I didn't even need a refill during the meal. Sauces are on the table, so it makes it easy to pick the one you most enjoy. When I just couldn't eat anymore, our server brought over some to-go foil and a bag which made it very easy to take home leftovers which I enjoyed just as much for dinner. Pricing was certainly reasonable, averaging about $25 per person. This is definitely the place to go for great tasting BBQ, in an ultra casual setting. We'll be back.

Great pulled pork sandwich - flavorful, and a filling lunch meal even with just the one side dish…read more(very good mac 'n cheese). I appreciated that they have six varied sauces available on the table. This is a quick-service restaurant where you order at the counter, they call your name to get your food when ready (why I'm asked to tip upon ordering is odd, since I'm picking up the order and getting my own beverage). Pricing is relatively high - We spent about $25/person for a sandwich, side, drink, tip and tax. The business has good logistics. Plenty of parking in the lot . The business comes to a halt at noon for the National Anthem. Staff is friendly and competent. Dining area is kept clean. Overall, a positive experience.

The staff were kind and helpful. I love that the restaurant is decorated with all things military…read moreand photos of vets. Food portions are generous and delicious. We will be back!

The food is amazing and the staff is knowledgeable of the menu and very friendly and polite to the…read moreguest. I love this place

This was my first visit to this restaurant. The fried pickles were the best I have ever had and…read morethe blackened salmon was delicious and cooked perfectly. The collard greens were bland and the cornbread was super dry. Our main concern was with our server Vic. She dropped food down and disappeared for so long we ended up having to ask someone to get her. When she finally came and we were literally almost done eating, drinks empty- she said "what do you need?" Like we were a bother. It was not busy and usually I give grace but her service and attitude left much to be desired. There are many other bbq places in jax that have really flavorful sides and better service

Got to try them again and this time had the ribs with the brisket. The ribs were great, fell right…read moreoff the bone. Brisket and beans were good as usual, I like the peppered seasoning on the sides. Mac n cheese was a bit less cheesey this time, but still ok. They gave out a lot more sauce this time so I liked that. Still one of the more expensive trucks that we've had, but at least they're doing a good job cooking the food.

Best brisket I've had in Jacksonville! I got it chopped up which I actually prefer. Green beans and…read moreMac and cheese were incredible as well. Excited to try more stuff from them.

First off, the kimchi fried rice is BOMB! Hands down, the best I've ever had! It had big chunks of…read morekimchi, plenty of rice, and the egg was spot on, too. Definitely a must-try! At first glance, the restaurant looked empty, but the takeout orders kept rolling in one after another. Clearly, they were busy behind the scenes! I ordered the Golbi wings, while hubs went with the Gangnam wings. The portions were generous, with 8 wings in a small order, so you definitely get a good amount of food. The restaurant has a modern flair that gives it a fresh, stylish vibe. The restroom was clean, which is always a plus, but I do wish it carried the same modern aesthetic as the rest of the restaurant. Service was pretty good! Our waiter was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable about the dishes, which always makes the experience better. After trying the food, I can see why they claim to serve "best of the best quality" chicken. Between the amazing kimchi fried rice, generous portions, and flavorful wings, this place is definitely worth checking out!

Great Korean fried chicken and great service The staff are…read morealways so nice. We get takeout here and everything is always packed nice so food arrives hot and everything is delicious I highly recommend this restaurant