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    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    3.9 (284 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jack and Kaitlyn we're super nice and I gave them a 2/4 tip because I'm poor, but they deserve more come to this place and give them tips and thank them The food is really good too and cheer wine. Make sure to get your wine. It is the best drink ever. The food is amazing and yummy

    Ive been here 4 times now, of the couple bbq chains in tally its best bang for buck, however, their brisket is dry and flavorless, there is no difference between lean vs fatty brisket. If i were to compare it to the bbq places in Austin Tx where i lived its comparable to a home cook starting to cook brisket for the first time. The burnt ends are really good and the sausage is too. The fries are smackin and the mac is average. If your landlocked here in Tallahassee its one of the better places. But every other sunday theirs a vendor set up at the front of sams club that clears this.

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    Richard S.

    I had heard about 4 Rivers Smokehouse but never tried it but my friend had been here previously and liked it, so we went there. We both had St. Louis Ribs seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with a Honey BBQ sauce. You can get either a 1/4.1/2, or full rack. Very good ribs. Choice of 2 sides; 4R BBQ Beans, Mac & Cheese, Texas Cornbread, Collard Greens, Southern Coleslaw, Baked Cheese Grits, Southern Green Beans, Fried Okra, Sweet Potato Casserole, Smokehouse Corn, Cheesy Potatoes, or French Fries $2.99 extra. Got the baked beans and corn, nice size portions . Definitely would come back .

    Texas sausage....DELICIOUS.
    Mary W.

    This is our favorite place for BBQ. Their meats are delicious and you have a nice selection of sides. Casual dinning with option of outdoor seating, fast service and great customer service.

    Awesome barbecue

    Since I love barbecue I thought I would try somewhere new to take my daughter. I prefer table service to ordering at a counter, but I was able to see all of the choices behind the glass. Because I could see how good the ribs looked, I ordered them with the brisket. My sides were green beans and macncheese. The meats were delicious!! They both exceeded my expectations. The sides were ok but once I ate the meat was full anyway. My daughter enjoyed her pork sandwich and Texas sheet cake very much. The restaurant was clean and well thought out. Everything we needed was readily accessible. My daughter especially appreciated the origin story of the restaurant. We will definitely return here for the fabulous meat and friendly service!

    Pulled chicken, corn, beans, green beans, brisket
    Risa Loves Y.

    The food was incredibly good. Great service & great ambiance. Best barbecue I've had.

    Love going to four Rivers. The food's always great and the atmosphere is always clean and vibrant. Amazing bbq, I'll definitely come back here

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    2 months ago

    always a great day at 4Rivers we love their food and the kids working are always nice!

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    Every item on this menu is chefs kiss! Love the meat, ribs and brisket! The sides are pretty good too

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    Make sure to get your cookies warmed! Great pulled pork sandwich. Would go every day of the week if I could!!!

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    The service was excellent. We had to wait for ribs. It was worth the wait. The people were amazing.

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    Good amount of food provided for the price! Many options for entrees, sandwiches and sides. Plenty of seating.

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    Great food and outstanding service. Very generous food portions and are more often than not to satisfy your true food needs.

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    Food was phenomenal, accurate, time was punctual, staff was very courteous . I really like take out from 4Rivers!!

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    Best barbecue in town! Great service, too. Really unique sides--you should try them all. Love 4 rivers!

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    Great service and great food! Will be swinging by next time I'm in the area. My mouth is already watering!

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