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4 Rivers Smokehouse Jacksonville is approximately 10 miles from the heart of downtown and less than one mile from I-95, possibly one of the most convenient 4R locations to find.
Find us at 9220 Baymeadows Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32256.
4 Rivers Smokehouse has opened several locations but remains a family-owned business specializing in slow-smoked barbecue, home-style sides, and fresh bakery items in a family-friendly casual dining environment.
Declared “The Best BBQ in Florida” as well as one of “The South’s Best BBQ Joints” by Food & Wine and Southern Living Magazines respectively, 4 Rivers Smokehouse Jacksonville was the fourth 4 Rivers location, but also a homecoming of sorts for founder John Rivers who is a Jacksonville native.
Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the brisket and pulled pork, while others found items like the chili and ribs disappointing.
Service Experience
Service is generally praised for being friendly and efficient, though some customers reported slow service and issues with takeout orders.
Value for Money
Customers expressed concerns about portion sizes and pricing, with some feeling that the cost did not match the quantity of food received.
Cleanliness and Atmosphere
The restaurant is often described as clean and welcoming, contributing positively to the dining experience.
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Heaven
Feb 16, 2026
5.0
The most amazingly delicious bbq! This is our all time favorite.
TN
T Ng
Feb 15, 2026
5.0
1st time here. Everything was good.
Definitely come back here. Just little cold inside. Should had eaten outside.
JL
Jeff Longo
Feb 14, 2026
5.0
I have been feasting at Baymeadows 4Rivers for many years. This restaurant is like my personal “where everyone knows your name” de-stressor to go to. Literally everyone there knows my name…I know many of theirs as well - Moria, Gia, Justin, JC, Brett, Barry, Caelum, the 2 Sams, and boss man Jose. Do yourself a favor, go here and get the best beef brisket / bbq you can have. And when you leave, you’ll say as I say, “I believe in 4Rivers!”
JM
Jacelyn Mitchell
Feb 12, 2026
2.0
This is it last time ordering $50 worth of dry barbecue food, fries are old , take out no sauces in bag or even asked if I wanted any, barbecue sauce ,sandwich DRY! String beans don’t taste all the way cooked! What is wrong with you guys you use to be the best on Southside! This is my 3rd time with take out I'm DONE If you don’t care about customers or the food then close ! At this point you owe me $150!
DONE!!!👎🏼
CD
Crash Dastardly
Jan 29, 2026
1.0
Ordered a pulled pork to go and the sandwich was awful. Just dripping grease and had soaked the bun soggy. More fat than meat. Not my first bad experience at this restaurant. Certainly my last though.