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Joseph's Riverport Barbecue

4.4 (188 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Ribs, brisket, slaw and beans

Their BBQ was the best I have ever had. The rub on the ribs was fantastic and they were moist! Not salty. The brisket was tender and juicy, I could cut it with a fork. The bark on the brisket was perfect. The coleslaw and beans were also delicious.

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Kim H.

We have tried bbq all over the nation and this place ranked in our top 2. The brisket, turkey and ribs were superb. Worth the drive and wait.,they give plenty of food. The slices were thick and the bbq sauce was just right with no bitterness or too much twang. Potato salad was great and not oversaturated with fillers. Sweet potatoes fries were crisp and fresh. It is easy to find within walking distance anywhere in downtown. The atmosphere is country themed and filled with nostalgia. Only drawback is the seating area. They have maxed out their space for the crowds but get it to go and find one of many places close by for a picnic. We will be back.

Karen B.

FANTASTIC!!!! The atmosphere was great with cool decor just what you want when going for BBQ- Probably the best barbecue I've ever had they had a nice variety of offerings and the brisket was tender not too fatty and had amazing flavor! The smoked turkey which also delicious was still moist with the perfect smoked taste.. the swamp fries with brisket .. YUM!!! We ordered a Turkey sandwich, two meat plate with Turkey and sausage and okra!! Brisket sandwich with the bbq beans .. The jalapeño sausage was so good and the okra was cooked to perfection the homemade ranch with it just topped it off.. I can't wait to go back!! Mmm mmm finger lickin good!

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D. Scott C.

Boss lady and I came in for a quick lunch, and had a weird encounter with some staff members. It started when we ordered. We are normally asked if we want fatty or lean brisket. Since we were not asked, we asked for fatty. The cashier got snotty with us and said, "Well, I guess I'll have to tell them." THAT'S YOUR JOB! We weren't asking for the moon . Then, we got a peach cobbler, which was goopy and raw. Boss lady is a baker, she's made tons of cobblers. She went back to the counter to let them know, of course, another staff person got snotty and argued that it wasn't raw. WHATEVER, just refund our money and move on. The brisket and ribs were good. The fried okra was just ok. The potatoe salad has way too much mustard. BBQ sause is really good. Solely based on their bad attitude, we will never come back!

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Robert G.

We would drive 120 miles round trip from Texarkana because this, we thought, was the best BBQ in the area. Not so this time. In a word the meats were dry. Dry to the point of having to chase them down with a drink...or two. Three? And the potato salad was sour, sauerkraut sour. That may have been the taste they are after, but we think it pushed German potato salad over the Siegfried Line. The BBQ beans remain outstanding. One hundred-twenty miles round trip plus $30 for two meals. We don't know if we'll risk it again. We did not enjoy not loving this place.

2 meat plate, brisket and sausage with coleslaw and potato salad. I recommend it all.

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11 months ago

Bland bland bland! Service was fine but the bbq was terrible. The restaurant is historic but feels dirty.

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Ribs were good beans are flavorful. The hot water cornbread could be a little more favorable.

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Loved the pork barbqueSo good,you can smell it before you get there and I know good pork barbque

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2 years ago

Best BBQ in east Texas definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for a good lunch while touring downtown Jefferson.

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4 years ago

Stephen and crew always come through. Riverport has catered many an event for me and they always shine!!!

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3 years ago

Excellent brisket, excellent sides, cool storefront, great service. If you're in the area this is a must!

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