Food is amazing! it is hard to find seed oil free places to eat. This is quality food, tastes…read moredelicious. the service was excellent. We are pleased all around!

OH MY GOSH! The BBQ was amazing and the blackberry bourbon sauce put it all OVER THE TOP! Add warm…read moreand friendly customer service and WOW! The perfect experience... Thanks Max, Erin and Yaddie!

I came here with a group and was blown away by the architecture and art inside. There are all kinds…read moreof paintings and cool chandeliers as well as a bunch of exposed brick. The restaurant is in an older building so it has a really rustic authentic feeling that sets it apart from other places. Our server Chandler was quick and personable. He was really great with interacting with the table and made the experience even better. Now for the food.... this is definitely in my top 3 BBQ places. The portions were huge and I felt like the prices were reasonable. I tried all of their sauces and they were all delectable and diverse so everyone can find something that they like. You definitely want to come here with an appetite because everything is just so good and comforting. You will leave satisfied.

Our order: Salmon, Smoked Chicken, 2 meat: smoked turkey and brisket; Sides -- side salad, sweet…read morepotato, green beans, smoked corn, coleslaw, and an extra side of fries The Review: The best thing was the smoked chicken and dipping it into the many different sauces. Ya caught me, this is a guilty pleasure of mine. Other family members agreed that the chicken was the most tasty of the meats. Another positive, there are a lot of gluten-free options if you eat meat! They even have a special menu that tells you the items that do have gluten. The fries are GF but in a shared fryer, but if that doesn't bother you I highly recommend them. The fries when they were fresh were amazing, but they tried to give us old fries first, which we ended up sending back because they were cold and mushy. Luckily, the next batch pulled through! As for the sides, the smoked corn was good but pretty salty, the sweet potato was so delish, the coleslaw was fresh and sweet and creamy, and the green beans were just green beans. They made a mistake on our order, fixed it, and then charged us extra for it. When we asked them about it, they said it was because they gave us extra food on accident, and therefore we would have to pay for the extra food. To me, this seems like something that should not have been charge because we did not ask for the extra food, but we still paid because we did not want to make a big deal of it. The customer service is not great, and you may need to advocate for yourself at this restaurant.

We got to the restaurant at 12:25, and thought it would be full. Maybe Thursday is slow for lunch…read morebecause only two other people were eating inside. Husband and I got the half pork platter with one side. He got beans, which he said were delicious. I got a fresh garden salad with honey mustard. Our friend got brisket (looked moist) with side salad and coleslaw (not creamy). We all got cornbread and liked it. All of us enjoyed our meals, and savored them. Salads were fresh. Pork was just right. It was quiet and peaceful so we were able to catch up in normal speaking voices. Didn't have to shout to be heard. Our waitress was attentive and kept checking up on us. We appreciated that kind of service. We only had to get one to go box for our friend. Husband and I got clean plate awards! Friend paid her bill with a credit card. We used Apple Pay after scanning the QR code. I don't remember paying a surcharge for not using cash, which was refreshing. When we left an hour later, more people were in booths, and the bar area was no longer empty. This is a really nice place, with good food and service. It should be full all the time!

First visit to this recycled BBQ joint formerly Mojo's. According to some this is some of the best…read moreBBQ around. I'll give you the real scoop. At first glance this place looks like a really cool hangout. The mix of metal roofing and American motif gives it a gritty look. Looks to have plenty of seating to include a covered outdoor area. Looked to be clean and organized. Service was spot on and our hostess/server was quick to provide menus and silverware. She immediately took drink orders and returned rather quickly. My friends and I chose the buffet as it was recommended by my friend's cohorts. According to them "they have the best beans and BBQ buffet". A Looking it over there were several meat choices. There was hamburger patties in a brown gravy, several flavors of chicken wings, pulled pork, meatballs, and burnt ends. Overall it was okay at best. Flavors weren't consistent. For example I had a meatball that was very spicy. But the other was bland. I thought the burnt ends were a bit dry as if they sat there all day. The problem with that is we went as they opened. The pulled pork was a bit mushy. The BBQ wings were pretty tasty. I also tried the garlic parmesan. I thought they were a bit salty. Now for the sides. I felt the macaroni was a bit overcooked as opposed to al dente. Hush puppies were okay. The beans were actually good in my opinion. A nice addition was pork rinds. I don't know if they were house made and I forgot to ask. I really didn't go up for seconds as nothing really impressed me. Afterwards I did try their peach cobbler. Mushy and lacking either ice cream or whipped cream. They did have a salad bar. It looked to be fairly fresh. And I wanted to also add, for an extra $5 you can have all you can eat sliced brisket. At $17 I wasn't going to tack another $5 for kess than impressive BBQ. Overall I'd have to say there are far better choices for BBQ in Lakeland. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd express my opinion. For what I paid I could have gotten a far better meal at Mojo Federal in Downtown. Just saying.

We stopped by this BBQ joint on a whim while passing through the area. There's a reason it gets…read moresuch high ratings on Yelp! I'm on a mission to try all the brisket, and this was a stand out. Service was quick and efficient. And there's so much to look at inside while you wait for your meal. Definitely a must if you're in the area.

Good food. Great friendly service. Small quaint place…read more We've dined here many times. Everything is good.

We stopped at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland for lunch and had a really good experience. The kids'…read moremeals were the perfect size for our 5- and 3-year-olds, and the adult portions were generous without being excessive. I ordered the moist brisket, and it absolutely lived up to the name. It was incredibly tender and juicy. My wife ordered the lean brisket but was given moist instead, which was the only issue with our meal. The fried okra was awesome, and the sauces were really good too. Our kids especially loved the soda fountain because it had some unique drink choices they don't usually see. The ordering process was easy to figure out, even on our first visit; the staff was extremely friendly, and both the restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. We'll definitely be back.

I had a good experience this time. The food was good, lots of options. The burnt ends are a must…read more So tasty! Open and bright indoor seating area. Lots of free parking. Staff was helpful and walked around making sure you had everything you needed. Much better than the first time I visited!

Finally got over to try 2nd Hand Smoke today. Absolutely fabulous! Being from Kansas City area…read moreand catered for years we like to try BBQ everywhere we go in the United States. These were the best ribs I've ever had! Definitely will be back!

Fantastic food and the prices are more than reasonable. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon until…read morethey sell out every bbq lover will find something delicious

The food is decent. It's just a small place and they run out of a lot of things if you get there…read morelate.

This is a bare-bones place that only accepts cash... But it was delicious food and a local…read morefavorite, I'm told! Enjoyed it immensely, super nice people. Excellent local flavor.

BBQ done right. Was passing through Lakeland and decided to stop by and try this place, I was on a…read moremission for good Ribs. Well you can tell when you have found a good BBQ spot when there ribs fall off the bone and do not need any sauce. But tried their special sauces they had on the table and Holly cow were they good. Fantastic food and was greeted with a smile at the front desk from Nici who took care of me. The atmosphere was very cool and felt like a BBQ spot. Why only 3.3 stars is amazing to me and I believe they deserve 5 because I finally found a place who does BBQ right.

Excellent food, service and hospitality. Convenient location. Roomy dining room!…read more We got brisket and redneck nachos for Tuesday night dinner

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

Noticed it had 4 stars so figured it was good and don't get me wrong the lobster roll was very…read moregood. Best bang for your buck though is the 3 meats platter. That wasn't the best I've ever had but wasn't bad. Problem is the service was horrible. Still tipped appropriately but it was dead inside and they all kind of meander around, chit chat, on their cell phones. Had to get their attention a couple times. Out of multiple items, one of which was the free ice cream that comes with your meal. Either offer another dessert or tell people when they sit down. Says they have new management so I'm guessing that's why it went down. Prices are more than they should be for this particular restaurant. Hope things get better for them in the future but to those who read this I'd choose another location to eat at in the plaza.

My husband and I absolutely loved this place!!! The brisket is phenomenal!!! Honestly, the best I…read morehave had ( for reference my husband and I spend a lot of time in Texas). The pulled pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad were just as amazing. The vibe of restaurant itself is a perfect warm cozy country BBQ place. Great food, great atmosphere, amazing service with country hospitality. If you're lucky you may get there when the chocolate chip cookies come fresh out of the oven!! We can't wait to go back!

Have been once a month to this little gem. The owners & staff are extremely friendly. The food is…read moreamazing. It's a wonderful little mom and pop restaurant that deserves your attention. Even their coleslaw is kick ass!