4 Rivers Smokehouse

Reviews

• LB

  Lisa Blevins

  2 days ago
  5.0
  We were in town for a show and drove by this place, Loved the look of the building so much we looked it up and was sold right away on the Menu! Turned around and so glad we stopped. Awesome customer service (congrats to the young man going into the service) Great, and I mean great food food and desserts!! We had a 3 plate, brisket, turkey and sausage, collard greens and potato cheese casserole, hell even the free water was delicious!! I had the LESS fat brisket sandwich and oh man the best I ever had... and we lived in TX.. lol We loved it so much that when we get to Tampa (MacDill AFB) we will be stopping at that location to get more! I'll try to remember to take pictures there! If your riding through Jacksonville, especially around 295, Orange Park area, 4 Rivers, is RIGHT off Exit 10 going south!! Just awesome!!
• JB

  Jared Buchanan

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Sweet Shop Bakery is a total gem! Everything tastes incredibly fresh and clearly made with care. The quality really stands out, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and delicious treats every time. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re craving something sweet!
• RR

  rdarling44

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Vee customer service towards our family was exceptional. Her customer service and hospitality was beyond amazing. The brisket is very tender and the sausage was cooked perfect. I would recommend to my friends and family 10/10
• NG

  N G

  Feb 18, 2026
  4.0
  I was in town for an appt and had my dog with me. I was looking for a place in the area that had outdoor seating that could accommodate my dog. We found this place online and decided to give it a shot since it had an outdoor seating area. It was a beautiful day so sitting outside worked out perfectly! The only caveat I would give about dining here with a dog is that you will need someone with you because you have to go inside to order, and doggos aren't allowed inside, understandably. So my friend that had ridden down with us went in and ordered while I waited with my pup, and then she had to hold off eating while I went inside to order and get my food. Not that big of a deal, but outdoor service would have garnered 5 stars for sure! The guy making the plates was nice enough and when I asked him his recommendation between pulled pork and burnt ends plate, he said his fav was burnt ends. My friend had ordered the pulled pork, baked beans and cold slaw. I decided to go with the recommendation and get the burnt ends and fried okra along with bread pudding which is offered as a side and is phenomenal!!! No one is going to lose weight eating it, but oh my, if it like bread pudding at all, this was worth it!! As for the burnt ends, I did not like them at all. By the time I sat down with my tray, there was heavy grease covering about 1/2 the tray... not appetizing at all. Then some of the pieces were very fatty, like mostly fat, and some were blocks of fairly firm burnt ends that were somewhat tough and dry. I've certainly had much better. The fried okra was okay, but the batter didn't have much flavor, and it left okra a smidgen soggy?? Maybe that's not the right word, but I prefer lightly battered and fairly crisp fried okra with good flavor and this didn't cut it for me... or my friend who also tried them. She however, enjoyed all of her meal and said it was very tasty all the way around. The outlier by far, however, was the bread pudding side, which made up for everything else. And while I really didn't need dessert on top of that, they have their own bakery and several things had caught my eye while going thru the line. So, I ordered a coconut bomb, which was every bit as good as the bread pudding!!... moist cake, a layer of vanilla mousse, and coconut covered icing that was light and divine! I also got one of the big peanut butter choc chip cookies, but it wasn't a fab as I had hoped. Not bad, just not as phenomenal as the bread pudding or coconut bombs. My friend also got a coconut bomb and bread pudding, because she loved the bite or two she had of mine. We took all the desserts home and tried them on our own, but we are in agreement that we can't wait until the next appt so we have an excuse to go back and try some more. I also look forward to getting the pulled pork plate, or sandwich next time (cause that looked really good on someone else's tray) and then trying a different side. Had i done that this time, the 5 stars would have hit now, but I've learned my lesson and can't wait to go back and try it again! I'd recommend this place, especially if you enjoy a good dessert! I would stay away from the burnt ends unless grease is your thing, but to each his own. 😊
• PW

  Percy Williams

  Feb 7, 2026
  3.0
  My wife and I were first time visitors here. The experience was less than expected. We spent $71.00 there (including a $17.00 tip), which was paid at the register at the time of ordering. The young man serving us started out with an 'attitude', but quickly corrected his approach. The young lady that was responsible for cashing us out was not so pleasant to deal with. To there defense, maybe it was because it was a few minutes past 8PM. Then again, should I be making excuses for their semi-decent customer service. Nevertheless, we left them a tip, not knowing that our brisket was going to be COLD, not knowing the chicken wings would have one flat and would be RAW (not cooked), and not knowing the burnt ends would also be COLD. One can tell that this is not the normal service, but this night, things were off. I am willing to give them another opportunity to earn my business, but my wife, not so much.

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