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!

I ordered 4 Rivers for catering for the first time yesterday. The driver brought the food on time…read moreand in a hot box. He unloaded the trays and set them up for me. The food smelled amazing. People kept poking their heads in the room saying they could smell it when they got off the elevator. All of the food looked good. I made my own little food name cards to go in front so people knew what they were looking at. I do prefer when caterers provide those name cards. I will say that 4R did write what each thing was on the top of the lids, so I knew what it was prior to opening them. We got: salad, cornbread, pulled pork, Texas sausage, beef brisket, vegan burnt ends, mac and cheese, baked beans, and banana dream pudding. Salad looked good and came with all the toppings and 2 dressings. The cornbread looked and tasted amazing. 10/10 Everyone loved the pulled pork. By far the favorite. The Texas sausage smelled amazing. The beef brisket wasn't how I expected. The top layer looked fine, but the layers underneath were sitting in grease and looked to have a ton of fat on them. I've never had beef brisket before, so I'm unsure if that's normal. But to me, it didn't look good. The vegan burnt ends were so good. I actually questioned if it was actually meat (I don't eat pork anymore). I even had someone try it and only told them it was burnt ends and they didn't notice it wasn't meat. 10/10 Mac and cheese was good. Baked beans looked and smelled amazing. The banana dream pudding was 10/10 on appearance. Literally perfection; however, I tried it thinking it was regular banana pudding with extra toppings on it, but I was wrong. It almost had a lemony taste to it. I, personally, did not care for it and only had one bite. I went back and looked and it doesn't mention lemon, but it did not taste like regular banana pudding. There's something else in there, just not sure what it is. Overall, I would definitely order 4 Rivers again. They had excellent delivery, food had excellent presentation, and most of it was really good.

Best lil bbq joint in Jax, you can't help but to appreciate these guys making great food.read more

Today while driving Mr. Fun With Trish around for work, we landed on one of the properties he…read moremaintains that also is home to one of our favorite BBQ places in Jax, Yellow Rose BBQ. So when he looked at me and asked "Wanna go to Yellow Rose? I want a Rosebud!", it's automatic yes from me! I went with the Taco Plate and chose the smoked brisket as my protein. It came with two sides and typically, I go with the charro beans (literally my favorite beans in Jacksonville!) and mac and cheese, but decided to go with their two seasonal sides today, smoked corn and fresh green beans. The tacos were absolutely banging and overflowing with flavor. The corn was sweet, buttery, and loaded with delicious smoke flavor. The green beans, also loaded with savory and smokey flavor that I just loved! Green beans are probably my favorite vegetable and its not often i meet a green bean dish I don't like. Hubby got his Rosebud, which is a brisket stuffed jalapeño wrapped in bacon. He's obsessed with these! He mentions the Rosebud at least once a week to me. He paired it with one of their Crispy Quesa Tacos and of course he was finished with both of his items before I finished both of my tacos. We're big fans of Yellow Rose and it's probably a good thing they're not close to us, but if he gets a maintenance call for the shopping center he's in, he's probably walking in there and grabbing a Rosebud... with or without me.

This is a super casual diner. It's very small and you seat yourself. The service was okay and the…read morefood was also okay! The prices seemed to be a little high for the portions but other than that the food was good.

Authentic local diner, not a chain or franchise. I like this place! it has a solid,…read moresalt-of-the-earth local appeal. No frills, just good food! Great service too. It just doesn't get any better in my opinion. Good down home atmosphere.

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!

I had a great experience at Mission BBQ. The ribs were honestly the best I've ever had from a…read morerestaurant. They also nailed the mac n cheese and cornbread The only downside is that everything is à la carte, so the cost can add up quickly. Great meal and worth an occasional splurge

Service was amazing food was fresh and the atmosphere was peaceful and chill and the waitress was…read moreamazing SORRY FORGOT HER NAME Sn one of the bonos twins the one with blond hair sorry wanted to recognize her but unfortunately I forgot her name

A coworker mentioned this location and another coworker said the hand-cut fried squash was a must!…read moreIt would be rude not to, so I ordered when we went for lunch. She didn't warn me that it was like molten lava biting into one, and I completely burnt the roof of my mouth that hindered the flavor of other items here as well as for a few days. Ultimately on me for not thinking better, but wish we got the courtesy be careful when biting in as they are HOT HOT. The ranch was nothing stellar, and wish it was served with a aioli as I think it would take it to the next level! Though overall, the place was clean, the service was friendly, and the food was good. Additionally, my company catered from here and it was well-received so there is a catering option if you find a need for a business doing catered dining.

I didn't realize that this was a chain restaurant. Business Travel usually means BBQ at least one…read morenight! I was pleasantly surprised on arrival. Nice large clean interior, with Bar, Booth, and table seating. The Bar area hits you first. I was greeted pleasantly, and asked to sit wherever. Drink order immediately taken. I'm working on loosing a few pounds so held myself to a small Turkey dinner with 2 sides. Good amount of Turkey for a small size portion. Sides were Collard Greens and a baked Sweet Potato. Texas toast, I left... tasteless. Turkey breast could have used more smoke, but it was juicy and filling. Choice of 4 sauces, Original and the Hot were both kinda grey in color, and not very impressive. Seems the Hot was just the Original with some pepper juice added. I'd be hard pressed to choose between the other two. Hickory Red wins by just a hair, the Sweet and Tangy is a very good and close contender. Both are flavorful and complemented the Turkey well. The Hickory flavoring added some needed smoke to the meat. I'd go back, but I think I'd look for a more local place first.

EXCELLENT BBQ!! Had the brisket and the St. Louis ribs, a nice TASTY smoke on all of their…read moreproteins, crispy fries and corn nuggets, everything was delicious! The crew are friendly and the food was ready quickly! Even for after church hours! Do not miss!!

one of the best bbq places. try it and you will go back!. love the brisket. great service too!read more

When these guys are on their game, they serve up some damn good barbecue. The pulled pork plate,…read moreespecially the Carolina pork, is extremely solid, and I actually think their sauce options are some of the best around, especially the regular house sauce. However, if you come on an off day, you are liable to be very disappointed. The other day I had some of the worst brisket I've ever had from this truck - leathery and dry as the Sahara. The sides are hit and miss. I would say to go for the cornbread soufflé and the greens, but avoid the baked beans which taste like they are 90% commercial grade fake maple syrup, 10% beans. Value is decent, though, given the portion sizes, and the service is efficient.

We went to Mojo's Barbeque tonight with my parents and were really looking forward to it,…read moreespecially since we've had good experiences with their catering in the past. I ordered the brisket with mac and cheese, baked beans, and toast. My mom had the same, and my dad got the turkey with fries and collard greens. We also shared an order of fried pickles. The fried pickles were actually really good and probably the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the rest of the food didn't meet expectations. The brisket was quite dry, and the mac and cheese seemed like it had been sitting for a while and had hardened. The baked beans had a very strong onion flavor that made them difficult to eat, and the toast just tasted like plain bread without any garlic or seasoning. Overall, it was disappointing considering the price of the meal. I only managed a few bites of the sides and one slice of brisket. My parents ended up taking most of it home for their dog since we couldn't finish it. It was especially disappointing because we've used Mojo's for catering before and had a great experience, so eating in felt like a completely different quality level.

Had a really nice dinner at Mojo BBQ and would definitely go back…read more I ordered the club sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The sandwich was super juicy and packed with flavor -- the sauce and that tangy pickle taste really made it stand out. The mac and cheese was creamy and satisfying, and while the side portions are on the smaller side, it actually ended up being the perfect amount for me. Service was a highlight. The staff stayed attentive the whole time and kept checking in. Our food did take a little while to come out -- about 45 minutes -- but they were communicative and made sure we were taken care of while we waited, which made a big difference. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming with a cool blues-themed décor and light music in the background. It was dinnertime but surprisingly not busy, which made for an easy, laid-back experience. Parking was simple and convenient. One small suggestion: cushions on the wooden benches would make a big difference. With the wait and the amount of time seated, they became a bit uncomfortable. Overall, great food, great vibe, and solid service. Definitely worth a visit.

We have always had great experiences here at the Mandarin location. We were warmly greeted at the…read moredoor by the host, immediately seated and he asked what we'd like to drink. Our server was over in a minute, introduced herself and took our orders. The food was out in about 2 minutes. The decor was typical Bono's and the interest clean. We'd ordered a small rib plate and a pound of turkey, splitting the sides from the plate. It was a great lunch and we were in and out in 30 minutes. The server frequently checked to top of our drinks, brought us a to go box and asked it we would like drinks to go. Great experience and you couldn't get a faster experience if you were in a fast food restaurant.

The smoked brisket is out of this world in flavor & tenderness. It's soo good we order 1.5 lbs,…read morefries, and squash. 5

Came in for dinner with a friend and her kid. The host was very nice and friendly. Our waiter,…read moreMichael, was awesome and took care of us. I hadn't been to Sonny's in a while and was craving the corn nuggets, so we ordered them as an appetizer, and they were incredible as always. We both ordered the turkey sandwich and enjoyed our meals. The mac and cheese tasted amazing, as I remembered. Good experience and great food!

I'm constantly coming to this location and hoping for different results! It's normally bad, but…read moretoday was absolutely UNACCEPTABLE! Ordered the Big Deal sliced pork w/ fries . They had the nerve to reheat the fries when I asked for no seasoning on them. Then my server never came back to check until I was finished with my sandwich. Well she had the right one today , because I was still going to ask for fresh fries! To make it worse they weren't even busy, just nonchalant! Obviously she didn't want a tip today or very little! The only reason I keep coming back is because I get gift cards as a tip. This place will never get a recommendation from me!