Best BBQ in Jacksonville. Period. 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! read more

I ordered 4 Rivers for catering for the first time yesterday. The driver brought the food on time and 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. read more

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I love this spot! The past 2 times I been here I have had it to go so I didnt get to eat in the restaurant yet but their food is absolutely delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. The process and inside flows well and comfortable. I liked getting the fatty brisket, its so melt in your mouth and smoky. The pulled pork is so flavorful. The Texas sausage is yummy. My fave side is the cheesy potatoes hehe and the fried okra. I will be a regular whenever I crave meat read more

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I was disappointed! The pulled pork had a lot of flavor but too much fat!!! The amount of fat made me sick to look at, much less try to eat! The corn dish was somewhat tasty but I could tell it was canned corn not freash! The Mac n cheese was "boxed " Mac n cheese! Yuck! The fried ocra was the best thing along with the bakery's Texas sheet cake! Not a fan of this place! There were many work crews and people who seemed to enjoy the meat fest specials! Guess it depends on what you are looking for! read more

4.5 ! I ordered takeout from here while visiting family and it was so good. The portions were great. The only thing I didn't like was the Texas cornbread. It has jalapeños in it. I also got a pulled pork sandwich for the kid and it was delicious. I would go in person. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Love 4 Rivers! I especially love the law enforcement and military friendly environment and atmosphere! The pork and beef brisket is excellent and the sides are always outstanding! My last review disappeared so I can't link them, to our waitress/ server but the service is always outstanding and the server is always very friendly to us. read more

Late lunch on this location as it really is accessible off I-95 and parking is plenty. Ordered the Cowboy Combo - 2 Signature Angus Briskets and 1 Pulled Pork. Mac n' Cheese and Sweet Beans for the sides and they were all delicious to no surprise. Tried something new for dessert- the Chocolate Bomb! It was very creamy and yummy. High quality customer service as usual from the staff. The venue is always clean. Also, they are one of the best local Florida businesses as they have been providing quality meats to their customers over the years. So come on down at 4Rivers! read more

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Ordered the 2x2 Brisket and Pulled Pork with Macaroni Cheese and Sweet Beans as the sides. Also got to try the new Key Lime Pie for dessert and it very delicious indeed The service was courteous and quick. The staff is always accommodating to their customers and the ambiance is very mellow. There is plenty of parking and there is also a pick-up spot to the left on the entrance for phone orders. read more

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Large parking area with lots of seating inside and the outside patio. The 'to go ' station is separate from the dine area. The ordering process was speedy and I was meet with very nice staff. The ribs were tender and seasoned . The collard greens were great with a lot of flavor . The friend okra was amazing , I finished them before the other food items. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - 1/4 Rack St. Louis Ribs with collard greens and fried okra. - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

1 sandwich, 3 sides, 1 beer came to around 22 bucks, you can't beat that. The corn bread was amazing, moist and flavorful. The beans were also great. The sandwich was amazing and the brisket was juicy. Highly recommend read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Baked beans Mac n cheese Corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Walked in an immediately knew I had arrived at the right place for dinner! Although there was only 1 person in the huge restaurant, we stayed and ordered. Before long the diners arrive, filling the inside and outside tables. The Loaded Spud was Delilah! Brisket sandwich, okra, baked beans, and pulled pork sandwiches were devoured. The Texas Sheet Cake was our to-go dessert. It was so good, I returned 20 hours later for lunch and had the Cuban sandwich and more Texas Sheet Cake. Need I say more ? Enjoy! read more

i'm bummed. i really wanted to like this place. i'd heard AMAZING things about the caramelized, juicy, barky burnt ends & wanted to try them badly... i ordered a 2+2 of burnt ends & brisket (i selected "moist", as i always do since i literally can't eat food if it's dry). the brisket was probably pretty good for some people. it had decent flavor... but my order was clearly not "moist" at all (pic below). the burnt ends were a total disappointment. i was so ready for those gooey, crispy, flavorful bites... & i got chunks of lean brisket w/ZERO bark/burnt stuff (they're called "burnt" ends!), almost no fat- so no caramelized collagen "meat candy"... just "ok" brisket that was too dry for me to enjoy (& all that dry food arrived with 2 tiny packets of BBQ sauce). i hope my experience was some kind of mistake & not their normal food... but i won't be ordering the burnt ends off of goldbelly like i'd been considering read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - "burnt ends"? - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Watched the Employee ripped 1/2 chicken off w/ his hands! That extra skin, he likely snack on later?!! That was my skin not lol Ordered again yesterday and saw a different employee USED a knife (supposed to) to cut the half chicken thank you! AND I also showed an employee and she said it's bc how it was cut!Totally clueless! Lately my order of chicken hasn't been excellent! Very disappointed. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - 1/4 Smoked Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This is a review for their chocolate chip cookie only. I have really enjoyed the turkey and veggie sides here like green beans, corn, cornbread, their fried okra is amazing and seasoned perfectly! Highly recommend trying the fried okra. Back to the cookie, my boyfriend got me the chocolate chip Cooke for my bday on a Thursday and didn't eat it until Sunday (my actual birthday) so it wasn't fresh or soft. The cookie had a harder texture than I prefer and was super chocolaty, if you love chocolate you will love this cookie! I really want to try the peanut butter one soon! All their desserts look amazing and are in a case where you are checking out. read more

This particular 4 Rivers Smokehouse is located on Baymeadows Roaf on the southside of Jacksonville, Florida. 4 Rivers Smokehouse has become a pretty recognizable name for barbecue in the Florida and I see that they expended up here to Jacksonville, Florida 4 Rivers Smokehouse started in Orlando in a tiny location and have since grown into a regional chain. That in itself is quite a success story. This particular location of 4 Rivers Smokehouse is a comfortable enough place to grab some barbecue and enjoy that particular meal. The staff is friendly and also helped make my dining experience a pleasant visit. The food here is okay, but not great. Decent overall. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I worked in the culinary industry for 16 years, and a bbq restaurant for two of those. I've never seen a bbq restaurant cut brisket over 1/4 of an inch. This was an inch plus. With the name "moist cut" it was fairly dry. So was the sausage. Gathering the chicken ordered came from the back from a sham. I assume the sausage and brisket have been sitting to serve under a lamp or in a hot well. The Mac and cheese sauce was broken due to heat. In addition it was apparent the staffs biggest concern was closing. Which is not an issue till the quality of the shift suffers. Food looking low quality, and the appearance of closing over service shows. My kids grill cheeses were not full melted. I honestly don't feel the need to express these issues on my first visit into a restaurant due to it is apparent this standard is something the whole team carries. And I don't have to come back due to my opinions. BUT, as we were leaving and my son needed to use the restroom. The bathrooms were left unattended, fully scrubbed which customers were there, and the soap suds left to go down the drain. No wet floor sign, and the cleaning caddy out with needed implements and cleaning products just out and sitting. Again emphasizing the want to leave. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - The suds left in bathroom - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Delicious BBQ with wonderful sides! Also an amazing selection of desserts . Great service too

Spent some time in JAX this past week and saw this place on YELP. I'm a big BBQ fan and try to find a place every place I go. I was profoundly disappointed in 4 Rivers. I ordered a 3 meat sampler with 2 sides and the 3 side plate. I got the pulled pork, sausage and burnt ends. Pulled pork was pretty good but the burnt ends were dried out and couldn't hardly be chewed. The sausage was good but not great. I got baked beans, collard greens, green beans, corn, Mac and cheese, and corn bread. The only one worth getting again would be the corn bread but I'd not make a special trip! Very disappointed! read more

It's still good, but there are a few areas that have slipped in quality -- temporarily, I hope. First off, we get food from here pretty frequently (multiple times per month) and usually as takeout or delivery. Over the past few months, there has been about a 50% chance that at least one item we ordered is missing, and in a couple instances, multiple items have been missing or wrong. I do love that they have a meatless BBQ option in the vegan burnt ends, but they've been pretty dried out and tough the past couple times I've ordered them -- and a lot spicier. For my spouse, the amount of meat in an order seems to vary pretty significantly; one time, he ordered a 2x2 that I could see had less meat combined than the prior week's single order. They've also seemingly downsized the cups they use for to-go sides. Overall, I still like the food but feel like I'm paying more for less reliable quality and less quantity (and while I understand prices are going up, I don't like simultaneously paying more AND getting less). read more

I finished my sandwich before my fries were deliver to the table, another person in my party ordered some quesadillas and everyone else at the table was finished by the time the order was delivered to the table. read more

First time I have visited 4 rivers smokehouse. I ordered the brisket and burnt-ends. Excellent taste and I will be back!

Always great BBQ and food. You can never go wrong with having 4-Rivers BBQ. Thank you Brad for treating us to lunch today. The baked beans were my favorite. The cornbread was a real treat. I look forward to having this BBQ AGAIN real soon. Kudos! read more

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I always enjoy their bbq !! For the pricing it's a lot better compared to other establishments with the same type of service. My Togo order was fast considering she was the only person working at the time, very appreciative of that. Prior to the pandemic they had a full scale bakery inside and I'm disappointed it hasn't been brought back, they do however keep a few treats in the cooler towards the front. They also offer custom cakes and do catering if needed. They have plenty of seating inside and offer outside seating as well. They also have restrooms available for their customers if needed and plenty of parking. read more

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When I walked in I wasn't sure about this place but the barbecue was so flavorful and tender. The portions were well over normal size so much so that I had leftovers. We had the 3 meat combo with pull pork, turkey, pulled chicken and added an extra meat for a small price the brisket. The bake beans was full of flavor with chunks of brisket in it, we also had the fried okra and Mac and cheese. This place definitely gets 2 thumbs up when looking for barbecue. Now the young lady that was at the checkout line could have used more personality because she had no type of smile or welcoming demeanor but the food made up for it. You won't be disappointed! read more

The food delivered was mostly fat and skin! Disappointing. I ordered pulled pork and burnt ends. Received skin and fat. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Hate to say this, but ordered through post mates, paid more than $25 dollars and received a lot of skin and fat. Disappointing. - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Loved the ribs! Very tender without much fat/grizzle. The baked beans (not pictured) were very yummy. My pulled chicken sandwich was bomb- I could only eat half. Brisket was great- they give you half lean and half the full flavor. We'll be back read more

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this place is awful. they are SLOWWWWWW. the food is nasty. there is absolutely no reason as to why a togo order that was placed 30 minutes prior to my arrival isn't ready when i get to the store. and yet i STILL have to wait for the order for an ADDITIONAL 20 minutes. the employees are so beyond slow it's ridiculous. i won't be returning to this place. food was awful. staff is slow. the portions have gone down in size. there is no reason it takes an HOUR for a togo order when the place IS NOT BUSY. read more

As a BBQ fanatic I can't believe I haven't been here before. Finally, I had the pleasure of dining at 4 Rivers! I usually opt for brisket but I changed it up and tried the burnt ends which are a pre mix of beef and pork. Seeing I got the platter, I was able to choose 3 sides! I doubled up on mac and cheese and for my third, I choose green beans. The platter comes with your choice of a dinner roll or jalapeño cornbread and, of course, I chose the jalapeño cornbread. The burnt ends were very tender, the BBQ sauce was sweet, but a little bit tangy. The mac and cheese was incredibly creamy and comforting, and these are the best green beans I have ever had... they are rich and juicy! I truly enjoyed the jalapeño cornbread, it was not dry, and you could definitely taste the jalapeño! Note: As the weather is getting warmer, I am always on the lookout for a nice patio so we sat outdoors. The outdoor dining was spacious and comfortable, it could facilitate large parties for about 10 people per table! I would definitely check out the patio. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - burnt ends, mac and cheese, jalapeño, cornbread, and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Meals here are generally pretty good. But I recently ordered a carryout meal with fries, and when I opened the bag at home, an overwhelming odd, floral odor and taste permeated them. They were inedible. (That's typically a sign of food fried in rancid oil.) I couldn't make the 5-mile trip back to the restaurant, so I just reported the matter in the private feedback section of the 4Rivers main web page. Shortly after, I received a boilerplate "we're sorry you were disappointed" response, and a request for my home address where they would send me a gift card for my "next visit." There won't be a next visit. Because the card I received is perhaps the greatest compensation insult since Clark Griswold's jelly-of-the-month-club. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First time trying this place. It was very busy with people dining in as well as getting food to go. I decided to get the pulled chicken with Mac & cheese and cornbread. The cornbread had a spice to it as it has jalapeno pepper pieces in it. The Mac & cheese was far from the best. It tasted like it was made with fake cheese and definitely isn't baked Mac & cheese. The pulled chicken was okay. I personally wouldn't come back here. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Pulled chicken with Mac & cheese and Texas cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food here is outstanding. I ordered the brisket 1 by 2 combo meat was very moist. Loved the hot BBQ sauce!! Texas corn bread and southern coleslaw were very good as well. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food served. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Cool ambiance to the place. Easy parking. The place was busy when I stopped for lunch but line moves fast. read more

Amazing BBQ, clean restaurant, and awesome desserts. What more could you want. Love it! read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I stopped by this location while on a road trip because I was very familiar with 4 Rivers in Orlando. The quality of food was just as delicious. I was happy that the taste was consistent with the other 4 Rivers locations that I've visited. My family and I dined in, and the staff was great, and the dining room kept clean. Everything was delicious! read more

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Everything was great! Pulled pork and Texas sausage were our favorite meats of the 4 we tried. All 4 of our sides (cornbread, baked grits, okra, coleslaw) were fantastic, but the coleslaw was a little sweet for us. Polite and fast service :) read more

I picked up food for my family. Great customer service and the food is ALWAYS so good!

Best BBQ ever! Burnt ends are on point! Every time we get food there, it is well prepared and super tasty.

Always enjoy this bbq restaurant. I usually order the turkey sandwich with slaw on top but I tried the macaroni bowl topped with chicken and slaw but no extra toppings. It was surprisingly great and enjoyed all the calories that came with it. I always order from to go menu on the phone and pickup and eat in the restaurant. The app is hard to navigate and have left many times frustrated. I do recommend the food and barbecue. read more

Wow! This place knocked it out of the park! They close at 8 pm, I placed my order at 7:20 and was able to pick up for a very special celebratory meal with all the fixings. The brisket had choices of lean or not, I chose lean and it melted in the mouth with tenderness and flavorings. The baked beans also had beef and savory melds. Mac n cheese creamy and cheesy on point. Jalapeno corn bread was quite the surprise and totally moist. Service with a smile and southern friendly! Can't wait to return :) read more

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Was so VERY disappointed. We sat in our booth and my entree was served. Almost 5 minutes later my son's entree was brought. By this time my food and his sides are cold. Then there were the gnats. Yes gnats! Thick. We moved booths (which we had to carry our own food, silverware, etc.). Again gnats. I then told the server that I was not going to pay for this dinner. They refunded everything except the tip. I dealt with that issue also. Did leave $5. My son never ate his food. read more

Outstanding lunch... half smoked chicken, collards, and corn. This chicken is so flavorful and tender. Some of the best collards in town, and the corn is ridiculously delicious. Tied in with excellent unsweetened tea and Southern lunch was complete. Nice people at the service line and it is always so clean. Nice they have a hand wash sink in the condiment area. What's not to like?! Very satisfying lunch. Keep up the great work 4R. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Destroyer and Mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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