Smokehouse On The River

3.8
220 reviews

About

Barbecue RestaurantBar & Grill
A laid-back waterfront restaurant in River Ranch, Florida, at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, Smokehouse On The River offers great family-friendly dining overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River. Menu items from the grab n' go window include ribs, burgers, BBQ meat by the pound, sandwiches and salads, as well as happy hour specials. Smokehouse On The River is open daily for lunch and dinner with easy slip access for boaters to tie up and dig in!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

Smokehouse On The River
3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch, FL
33867, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
220 reviews
5 stars
119
4 stars
34
3 stars
17
2 stars
10
1 star
40

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the brisket and pulled pork, while others found it dry and disappointing.

Service Experience

Customer service received both praise and criticism; Juan was frequently mentioned positively, while other staff were noted for poor service.

Atmosphere

The scenic location by the river was appreciated, but some found the dining setup confusing and the environment too warm.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt the prices were high for the quality of food and service received.

Operational Issues

Frequent complaints about long wait times, incorrect orders, and inconsistent opening hours.
  • KH
    Kenya Hamilton
    Oct 27, 2025
    5.0
    Best barbecue Ever!!
  • VN
    Veronique Nord
    Oct 13, 2025
    4.0
    We been to the Smokehouse on the river multiple times but last time this weekend was not as good as usual. The brisket was very dry and not warm. Most be a new bbq chef who do the briskets? I miss the flavor and the briskets I have had before at Smokehouse on the river.
  • IV
    Italia Velasquez
    Oct 11, 2025
    5.0
    Excelente lugar, bello paisaje y un restaurante el smoke house de maravilla.Estuvimos cenando el 4 de octubre unos colombianos, nos atendio una chica Armani,pero como no hablábamos inglés,ella se burlaba de nosotros,por fortuna llamaron a uno de los de cocina,un joven Nicolás Córdoba, quien amablemente nos atendió y nos sirvió de maravilla, queríamos felicitarlo y agradecerle públicamente por se sentido de pertenencia y amabilidad con que nos atendió y l felicitaciones.asi se hace ,el público primero y paciencia . Que delicia de asado.Graciss.
  • LM
    Laura Elena Cruz Martínez
    Oct 9, 2025
    1.0
    I didn't like the taste of the food at all, and the service was terrible.
  • DK
    Daniel King
    Oct 4, 2025
    5.0
    The food is great. Attitudes are great. Very pleasant place to enjoy. Matthew is going to make an awesome Pit Master! Appreciate the whole team!

Frequently Asked Questions About Smokehouse On The River

What type of cuisine does Smokehouse On The River offer?

Smokehouse On The River offers barbecue and American cuisine with specialties like ribs, burgers, gator bites, and smokehouse chili.

What are the operating hours of Smokehouse On The River?

Smokehouse On The River is open Friday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and closed Monday through Thursday.