4 Rivers Smokehouse is a great fast-casual bbq spot and we decided to come by for lunch as a family. The line was not too long and we were able to order quickly. We got a variety of things from their menu to try. The kids meals are perfect portions and my kids were satisfied after. I personally tried their bbq melt with 2 sides (mac and cheese, baked beans). I loved everything, but the bbq melt was interesting.. not fully warmed up so some parts were cold. One cool part of our experience was that if you are pregnant you get a free treat of your choice. At this point I was extremely pregnant and the worker noticed and told me about that. I was surprised I could get any dessert even the big ones. I ended up going with their m&m cookie warmed up. The cookie was heavenly. I wasn't expecting much since I primarily view them as a bbq spot, but I definitely want to try more desserts in the future. Overall: 4.5 stars - easily would be 5 if the bbq melt wasn't half cold! read more

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Placed a to go order and got ribs 2 days old and soaked in watery sauce it was BBQ chewy wood I spit out after 1 bite, my wife did the same. She ordered brisket and a piece fell on the table and made a hard thunk... our dog refused to eat it. 4RNA=4R NEVER AGAIN. I used to enjoy this place but since the flies roaches and rodents infestation the quality is circling the drain. read more

Unfortunately I was not impressed with my latest and first time visit to 4 Rivers. The food being served looked unappetizing at the cafeteria style service area. My brisket was dry and not impressive, taste was weak and it just wasn't great. The pulled chicken had a super sweet sauce which was overwhelming. Sides were a favorite despite all of the food being served luke warm. My three friends also complained about barely warm food. Desserts were redeeming, I tried the banana pudding which wasn't traditionally made by any means but I enjoyed their take which included chocolate sauce and very chunky pieces of banana. It was an okay visit but unfortunately I will not be back. read more

Once again 4-Rivers in Orange Park proved to be awesome and worth the trip. We both had the barbecue sandwiches of different varieties and shared a sugar free carrot cake. It was great and service is always admirable. The restaurant is always clean and well lighted, which is most definitely a big plus in my book! We will be back ! read more

We went there for lunch. My wife and I shared a brisket combo with two sides plate. It was very good! The brisket was very moist and full of flavor. The beans were good and tasted perfect! The bread pudding was just ok; felt it was missing something. Everything was very clean. All the staff were friendly. We always love coming to 4 Rivers! They have some of the best BQ in town! read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food served at this restaurant. I especially appreciated the kind and courteous service of our Waitress, Nikki. She was awesome. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

Darn, not impressed anymore. We ordered ribs and he said they were dry and I ordered the brisket which was kind of cold. He said the Cole slaw was great and the baked beans were great but the fries were also cold and very salty. It's a cool looking BBQ spot but wasn't impressed with the food. read more

Great service and excellent food/deserts!! I had the turkey and pulled chicken with baked beans and okra! read more

4 Rivers is a brand that started as one restaurant in Orlando and grew into a viable multiple location brand. We had catering from here, and while I cannot comment on the ambiance or service, I will say that the barbecue was good. I enjoyed the pork, brisket and sausage from here. I will head to the restaurant after this catered feast. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Most "smokehouse" restaurants are either precooked and reheated, or smoked for 3-4hrs, and then put in an oven for 8-12. THIS IS NOT THAT PLACE. this place is as good as Rudy's or Bodacious BBQ in texas.... right here in Florida. I compare most to my own cooking, and this place was completely on point. If you're looking for Texas style BBQ, their brisket and ribs are as good as they come this far east. I didnt care for their "burnt ends"..... as it was a mix of pork and beef, already cubed/shredded, and SAUCED..... thankfully the lady taking my order cut my sliced brisket from the REAL burnt ends. read more

The story of the bbq restaurant is nice, but that's about where the quality ends. The "brisket" should not be considered brisket. It tasted like day old microwaved meat- I wasn't expecting a smoke ring or anything, but I couldn't even eat it. The pulled chicken had a strange flavor and the pulled pork was just ok. The sides, the Mac and cheese, and baked beans, were okay but poor quality. For the price we paid, we'd expect much better. I'd say this is the McDonalds of bbq. Save yourself stomach pains and head to Rose BBQ for some real food. read more

I placed a pick up order online and it was ready ahead of schedule when I arrived. The food was delicious and it wasn't too busy when I went in because it was in between lunch and dinner on a Sunday. I've been there before and eaten in the food was just as good with attention to detail for my takeout/pick up order. read more

Solid bbq and sides. The construction made it difficult to get in and out of there for a while. But I love the walk up and seat your self style with long family seating style. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Visiting the area when we came across this spot and saw the reviews were decent and close to the hotel. Service was good, food is horrible. As a native Texan, this was a complete insult to Texas barbecue. This was some of the most unseasoned barbecue I've ever tasted in my life. My husband and I both had chopped brisket sandwiches. His side was fried okra and baked beans. He said they (okra) were hard as rocks. I don't eat fried okra so I didn't try them, but I did try the baked beans and they gave Bush's baked beans with a touch and I do mean a touch of seasoning. Mine was Mac & cheese and greens. Mac was an awkward color which immediately let me know it was probably from a can. And I know Glory greens in vinegar when I see them and that's exactly what they were. I honestly can't even express how bad the food was. This was a complete waste as we couldn't even finish the food. read more

4 Rivers is my favorite smokehouse in town. I first fell in love with them over a decade ago in Orlando before they started opening here. I have certain items I get routinely and those items are always perfect but I think the trick is knowing what to get. I personally love the moist brisket. It is always incredibly tender and well seasoned. I also love the baked beans, bread pudding, sweet potatoes and Mac n Cheese. The fried pickles and fries are usually kind of soggy so I pass on those. The ribs are good. They have a nice pull. I like that they don't automatically cover them in sauce. I also really like the burnt ends and they are covered in sauce but they are good so I just get them when in the mood for it. I really like their sauces. They have a great seasonal pumpkin barbecue sauce that I really adore and wish they would bottle. The service is always good. The employees have always been wonderful and welcoming and I will continue to return. read more

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Smoky comfort food Easy room, no rush to leave -- More sides, then perfection. Rating: 90/100 read more

First time here and the Brisket and greens are on point . Thanks to the bearded guys up front who helped us with our order! Me and my wife will definitely be back! read more

We came swiftly after church and beat the crowd. It was our first time. We ordered the meats: brisket, the turkey, the chicken. They were all so tender, juicy, well seasoned, and melted in your mouth delicious! This is what I needed in my life. The sides: collard greens were great too, they had almost a hint of sweetness which I didn't care for but I still inhaled them. The mac and cheese was ok, creamy almost a little too wet. My toddler didn't eat it but they got ate by someone. The fries were incredible, they don't look like they'd be anything special but trust me. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside like they were fried twice or had a light batter or something. Idk how they did it. The dessert was out of this world, the salted caramel bar. My son finished his Cuban, which was larger than his head, before any of us could sit down to eat. The younger boys didn't finish their grilled cheese but the bread was too big and the cheese wasn't really melted anymore when they got it. Kids are simple creatures. Overall, we loved it and can't wait to come back read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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1/12/25. According to Yelp it had been 7 years since I was here. It's the same set up...get in line and order. Employee cuts meat right there and puts in scale then puts your sides on same tray. I I ordered burnt ends which means diff things to diff restaurants. Here it was burnt and greasy...I would not order again...my fault. Hubby got brisket and it looked great; he really liked it. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - My burnt ends...greasy and to burnt...did not care for. - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

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We got ribs and wings. They were so tender and delicious. We will definitely come back here. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - 1/2 rack of 1/2 Rack St. Louis Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

Extremely prompt and efficient service. Delicious food. Friendly. Clean. Nina was especially helpful!!!

Food is always so fresh. Taste delicious. Great and easy online ordering. We highly recommend

This was my first visit to this location. The service was lacking, and they forgot my cornbread (which I paid extra for) I had to go ask for it and they looked at me like I had three heads. I ordered the pulled pork and burnt ends... I took one bite of the burnt ends and it was DISGUSTING. I didn't eat another bite. The pulled pork was mediocre at best. Very disappointing. I won't be back. read more

Food was amazing. BBQ sauce is out of this World and the meats are tender and juicy. The staff are friendly and courteous.

We were here for dinner on 4/17. Kay was great. Very friendly and upbeat. Great customer service. Thank you!

The place was clean, things were orderly, and the staff was pleasant. The brisket was amazing! The sides were good too. For a very decent price. We will definitely go back. read more

Food is exceptional! if you are BBQ fan you have to visit 4 Ricers Smokehouse. You will not regret it. Service was great, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The place is relaxed, with friendly atmosphere, and casual ambiance. We will be back! We had ribs, burnt ends, corn, beans, Cuban Sandwich, and bread pudding. We are stuffed! read more

The okra was hard... I asked for fresh okra and they said to wait in the car and they would bring it out. They didn't. They forgot. When I went inside, they filled the bag 1/4 of the way saying thanks what corporate wants them to do. The fresh okra was also hard... all of it... not just a few pieces. So it came like that... hardened on the plant... so not only is corporate telling them to gouge people by only filling the side bag 1/4 way.. but also buying low quality product. read more

A group order was placed for take out online. Preparation was quick and all of the staff encountered during the visit were kind. I ordered a 2 meat rib platter with brisket as my second protein, macaroni and collard greens. Overall everyone enjoyed their food. My ribs were fairly tender, the brisket was juicy, my greens had a heavy garlic base but still good, and the Mac was very cheesy. The takeout area is separate from the restaurant seating. You order in line cafeteria style and seat yourself. You have a choice of indoor and outdoor dining. This location was clean and running smoothly considering the lunch rush. I also appreciate that our sizable group order was packaged correctly with nothing to be missed. This is officially on our list for lunch options! read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - 2 meat rib platter (ribs and brisket). Collard greens, fries, macaroni and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

This bbq is the best I have had since leaving KC! Seriously, we live in Orlando and drove up to Jax just to eat 4 Rivers Smokehouse! We had the Messy Pig, bbq beans, mac and cheese, fries, chicken strips, grilled cheese, and Texas Destroyer. My kids love dips and they 10/10 recommend the ranch, spicy bbq sauce, and mustard bbq. Highly recommend checking out their bakery after you eat. We had the Texas sheet cake, John's chocolate chip cookie, and the brownie. I got pictures of what we had left. It was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. The servers were very kind and helpful! read more

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Well I ordered and it came. Not as I ordered Missing the BBQ SAUCE. It was on the order. This is a BBQ Restaurant. No silverware. How are you gonna eat take out in a hotel ! Just common sense. This is the second time I've ordered from here again no forks or knives. read more

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Me and my mom team drive a semi truck, it's hard when in a 18wheeler to find good food so normally we cook in the truck however we decided to door dash some food today and came across 4 rivers smokehouse the food was amazing best brisket we have had in years and (we live in Texas) we ordered the tacos , burnt end sliders and burnt end quesadillas Everything was delicious and next time we are in Jacksonville we will be stoping in read more

4 Rivers is a regional chain BBQ joint, and it's pretty darn good. The BBQ melts burnt ends and the street tacos with brisket are both very delicious. They even give a military discount! All in all you should try this place. Thank me later. read more

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I ordered chicken strips, burnt ends, french fries and the Texas sheet cake. The burnt ends and french fries were served cold. Very unappealing. The chicken strips were freshly fried, hot and tasty. The cake was good as well. For $35 bucks I expect things to be at least warm. Cold won't do. Service at the counter was good. read more

For the price, the portions, nor the flavors match. I really have never been impressed at their service. If im spending more than 30. The Braziliian steak house is more quality and price. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse is a Texas-style BBQ joint, conveniently located off I-295 & Hwy 17. The food is absolutely delicious, the prices reasonable, and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. We had the brisket, burnt ends, and cole slaw, all extremely well-prepared, just like back in Texas! Then for dessert, we had some heavenly Krispy Kreme bread pudding (yes, made with those donuts!) We are already planning our next visit to JAX, which will definitely include a pit stop at 4 Rivers... read more

I was so underwhelmed it actually made me mad. Pulling up it smelled so good. Inside was your average restaurant, probably could have been a little cleaner. It took about 15 mins to place our order with one person ahead of us. Once we placed our order we got the food quickly. We got 2 platters to try each meat, Mac n cheese, cornbread, fries and bbq beans. The only side that was good were the beans, tasted like they had coffee in them but good. The Mac was watery with no flavor, cornbread was dry and flavorless. The fries were ok. The turkey was dry as could be and the meats in general had zero smoke flavor nor smoke rings. The turkey had that overwhelmingly poultry flavor that is off putting with random huge veins of fat. I've never seen large veins of fat in turkey before. The sauces were blah with only a couple options. Do not plan on returning read more

Yesterday tried to order through the app didn't want me to. Finally I got through to a machine at the restaurant that said they were busy helping other customers. It came back and said that five or six times then it said just leave a message and will call you back so I did but they never did so my son went down and went in. The place was totally empty. He ordered a brisket sandwich and the Texas Destroyer for me it was to be brisket onion RINGS, provolone cheese and sauce. I will show onion photo, and had no cheese. It had been 15 years since I was there even though it's only a few blocks from our house, but it had been consistently not up to par and they won't get a third chance. read more

4 Rivers Smokehouse - This was what was on the sandwich as onion RINGS. Only onion and uneatable marinated onion string. - Barbeque Near Me - Orange Park, Florida

I've had the new cheesy potatoes a few times now and have to report it has been consistently outstanding! Great blend of flavors, must have with every meal. read more

The food is typical barbecue it's good just would like food hotter when served. The service was ok and the ambiance is Chill.