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    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    3.0 (84 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    pulled pork sammie
    Deke M.

    I have fallen in love with their brisket! Unctuous. I like the half fat, half lean sandwich with their signature sauce. Haven't been inside yet, but their drive-thru has been efficient and friendly. I do need to venture into other items on the menu but I'm encouraged, defining them by their consistently great brisket.

    Burnt ends melt
    Tim C.

    I saw some bad reviews but stopped anyway to try a new to us BBQ joint. And we had a great ext! Slight wait at the beginning but not too long. You can see all the sides to choose from at the counter. Big open area with plenty of tables. Friendly service with lots of smiles. Not long after our order we got all our food. The portions were large. We had Burnt ends melt, Ribs, brisket tacos and a Cuban. Everyone was very happy with their food. The Burnt ends melt was delicious. Brisket and pork with 2 cheeses and Carmelita's onions. The side of fried okra was very good. Cuban was very good and almost could be shared. Brisket tacos were very good and a nice change of pace. Ribs were tender and smoky and hit the spot. Bread pudding is a must try! Very good looking desserts at the front, but we did not have room after our meal. I only wish this was closer to home, but well worth a drive to eat at. Next time we are in Lakeland we will be back.

    Chicken tender sub
    Jonathan L.

    The man behind the counter saw me talking about the chicken tender sub and the BBQ. He suggested I get the tender sub. The sauce on the sub was good and I liked the pickles and lettuce very though I feel like they could have added more to it. I was disappointed with the 3 small tenders in the sub. Most of my food was bites of bun. There wasn't enough chicken on there. I think 1 more tender and a little more of the toppings would have made it worthwhile.

    Baked beans, Bread pudding, Burnt Ends on Sourdough with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
    Tamela W.

    A really tasty BBQ place. You wait in line and pick out what you want from trays keeping everything hot. The BBQ beans are my favorite side. They are so flavorful and seasoned. This time I got the bread pudding and it was good, but super sweet. The burnt ends sandwich was tender and very flavorful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The place is clean and the lighting is bright with lots of long wood tables. I will definitely go back again.

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    Service stinks. Food was mediocre (at best) and missing food which was finally delivered after the rest of our food was gone. Terrible!

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    Food is always tasty and the staff is nice. Portions are good and filling. Usually take some home.

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    7 months ago

    Awesome ribs and sides. The baked beans are especially good. Will be trying the wings next time.

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    excellent food, even better service. We will definitely be back! my son especially loved the mac and cheese.

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    Everything was amazing, the food, the service. the restaurant was very clean. I recommend coming!

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    Well just average food overall, not bad but just kind of ok. Sides are one pf the problems, just not real tasty.

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    Bar area on a Thursday at12:30.
    Bar area on a Thursday at12:30.
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    Home made collards and mac and cheese
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    This is where you look at what they are serving with details and pricing. You also place your order.
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