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4 Rivers Smokehouse Gainesville was the fifth Smokehouse and the first to debut in a college town and one of the first counter-service casual dining BBQ restaurants in Gainesville. Visited by locals and UF students, the Gainesville 4 Rivers has become a staple in the community for the best BBQ in Gainesville. Located on Archer Rd, just down the road from the University of Florida campus, in Butler Plaza at 3262 SW 35th Blvd. Gainesville FL. 32608.
4 Rivers Smokehouse has opened numerous locations but remains the same family-owned business specializing in slow-smoked barbecue, homestyle sides, and fresh bakery items in a family-friendly casual dining environment.
“The Best BBQ in Florida” - Food & Wine and Southern Living Magazines.
Explore offerings from 4 Rivers Smokehouse on 3262 Southwest 35th Boulevard in Gainesville, with popular limited time special offers, bbq platters, ribs, and bbq samplers available at this location.
Menu
69 items
Limited Time Special Offers
Longhorn
$12.99
Signature brisket and Texas sausage served on a toasted roll with Smokehouse relish, onion rings, 4R Signature BBQ sauce and melted provolone
Spud Love
$8.99
Baked potato topped with choice of meat, jalapenos, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, a dollop of sour cream and 4R Signature sauce.
Blueberry Cobbler Cake Slice
$5.49
Cake with whole blueberries, jam filling and cinnamon crumble.
BBQ Platters
1x2
$13.99
Your choice of 1 meat (6 OZ): Brisket (+$1.99), Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey, Texas Sausage, Vegan Burnt Ends and 2 Classic Sides.
2x2
$16.99
Your choice of 2 meats (9 OZ): Brisket (+$2.79), Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey, Texas Sausage, Vegan Burnt Ends and 2 Classic Sides. Bone-in chicken and two sides $8.99 or
1/4 ribs (+$2.99)
3x2
$19.99
Your choice of 3 meats (12 OZ): Brisket (+$2.79), Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey, Texas Sausage, Vegan Burnt Ends and 2 Classic Sides. 1/4 rack ribs (+$2.99)
Ribs
St. Louis Ribs
$8.79 - $34.29
Pork ribs, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with a Honey BBQ sauce.
BBQ Samplers
Happy Herd
$54.99
Sampler of 4 different meats, 2 sides, and 4 pieces of bread (your choice) - Feeds a family of 4. Add brisket for $3.49
Small Party Package
$61.49
A Savory Sampler for your small group. Comes with 1 pound of Signature Angus Brisket, 1 pound of Pulled Pork, 1/2 pound of Texas Sausage, 1 Pint of 4R BBQ Baked Beans, 1 Pint of Mac and Cheese, 1 Pint of Southern Coleslaw and 6 dinner rolls. **Serving utensils available upon request. Package served as is, no substitutions.
Large Party Package
$122.99
A Savory Sampler for your large group. Comes with 2 pounds of Signature Angus Brisket, 2 pounds of Pulled Pork, 1 pound of Texas Sausage, 1 quart of 4R BBQ Baked Beans, 1 quart of Mac and Cheese, 1 quart of Southern Coleslaw and 12 dinner rolls. **Serving utensils available upon request. Package served as is, no substitutions.
Fresh Eats
Farmhouse Salad
$9.59
Kale spring mix and romaine, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, corn, cheddar cheese, and Texas Cornbread croutons.
Homemade dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
Add meat $4.49
BBQ Classic Sandwiches
Make It A Meal: Choice of either 2 classic sides OR one side and a fountain drink for $4.99.
Signature Angus Brisket
$10.99
30 day wet-aged beef brisket, rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours. Hand sliced to order.
Pulled Pork
$8.79
Bone-in pork butt rubbed with our 4R All Purpose Rub and smoked for 12 hours until fork tender. Hand-pulled to order.
Pulled Chicken
$8.79
Seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked, chopped & tossed in 4R Signature Sauce.
Burnt Ends
$9.29
Chopped brisket & pulled pork, smoked in 4R Signature Sauce.
Texas Sausage
$9.99
Beef & pork sausage smoked and packed full of flavor, courtesy of the Texas-based Prasek Family's original recipe.
Smokehouse Sliders (3)
$10.79
3 slider buns topped with your choice of meats.
Vegan Burnt Ends
$10.99
100% plant-based meat alternative double smoked and slow roasted which allows our Vegan Signature Sauce to caramelize.
Smoked Turkey
$9.29
Juicy, hand-carved smoked Turkey Breast seasoned with our own house blended rub.
John Rivers Originals
Make It A Meal: Choice of either 2 classic sides OR one side and a fountain drink for $4.99.
COOP Chicken Tenders
$8.99
3 hand-breaded COOP Chicken Tenders.
BBQ Melt
$9.99
Choice of burnt ends, pulled pork, or pulled chicken with provolone & cheddar cheese topped with caramelized onions on sliced sourdough bread.
Texas Destroyer
$10.99
Signature Angus Brisket topped with onion rings, jalapeños, melted provolone cheese, served on a brioche bun and smothered in 4R Signature Sauce.
Cuban Sandwich
$9.99
Our BBQ twist on a classic! Smoked pork and ham, mustard, mojo, pickles, onion rings, melted provolone, and 4R Signature Sauce. Served pressed and grilled on fresh Cuban bread.
BBQ Quesadilla
$9.79
Your choice of meat, cheddar cheese and 4R Signature Sauce on a tortilla and grilled to perfection. +$2.79 for brisket.
Six Shooter
$9.99
Baked cheese grits piled high with pulled pork, Southern Coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños and 4R Signature Sauce.
BBQ Street Tacos
$10.79
Three grilled tortillas loaded with your choice of meat, pico de gallo, queso fresco, guasacaca, and creme fraiche topped with fresh chopped cilantro.
Messy Pig
$9.99
Heaping pile of pulled pork between 2 layers of coleslaw, topped with pickles and jalapeños, served on a brioche bun and smothered in 4R Signature Sauce.
Homestyle Sides
4R BBQ Beans
$3.19
4R baked beans with brisket and pork.
Mac & Cheese
$3.19
Classic, creamy mac & cheese.
Texas Cornbread
$3.19
Traditional cornbread with cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
Fried Okra
$3.19
Seasoned okra, breaded, and crispy fried. *Vegan-friendly
Collard Greens
$3.19
Collard greens simmered with love, with smoked ham and vinegar.
Baked Cheese Grits
$3.19
Grits cooked with a savory blend of several cheeses and spices, baked until golden brown.
Southern Green Beans
$3.19
Green beans in a flavorful broth with smoked bacon.
French Fries
$3.19
Seasoned crinkle-cut fries. *Vegan-friendly
Southern Coleslaw
$3.19
Fresh cabbage and carrots with a sweet dressing.
Bread Pudding
$3.19
Bread pudding made from scratch. Flavors rotate weekly.
Side Sampler
$3.19
3 Classic Sides + your choice of bread.
Premium Sides
Smokehouse Corn
plus .79
Locally sourced corn fresh off the cob and sautéed with smoked tomatoes, spices, garlic, and then topped with cilantro.
Kids Meals
Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Brisket Slider
$7.69
Signature smoked Angus brisket between a slider bun.
Pulled Chicken Slider
$7.69
Tender pulled chicken between a slider bun.
Pulled Pork Slider
$7.69
Southern pulled pork between a slider bun.
Grilled Hot Dog
$7.69
Hot Dog split down the center and grilled
Chicken Tenders
$7.69
Crispy fried chicken tenders. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Drinks
Fountain Drink
$2.99 - $3.79
Sweet and Unsweet Tea
$2.99 - $3.79
A La Carte
Half LB
Signature Angus Brisket
$14.19
Pulled Pork
$8.79
Pulled Chicken
$8.79
Burnt Ends
$9.29
Chopped Brisket and Pork
Texas Sausage
$9.29
Smoked Turkey
$12.49
Vegan Burnt Ends
$10.69
St. Louis Ribs
/4 $8.79 | 1/2 $16.99 | Full $31.99
St. Louis style ribs smoked to perfection.
Smokehouse Wings
$13.99 - $125.99
Smoked Jumbo wings, 4R All Purpose Rub, 4R Signature BBQ Sauce or Buffalo Sauce. Includes Ranch or Blue Cheese.
Classic Sides
$7.29 - $12.09
Premium Sides
$9.59 - $16.19
Whole Cakes & Wedge O'Cake
Slice $5.49 • 9-inch $54.99
Heavenly Chocolate
Double chocolate cake with chocolate chips, chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache & rimmed in Oreo crumbs.
Coconut
Butter cake full of coconut, filled and frosted in fluffy house frosting and covered in shredded coconut.
Red Velvet
Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.
Texas Sheet Cake
$5.99
Chocolate cake baked in a cow print tin, topped with a pecan fudge frosting.
Bakery Bombs
Individually sized gourmet delights! Please check with your local 4R bakery for seasonal offerings.
Coconut Bomb
$4.99
Coconut butter cake with vanilla mousse, house frosting and coconut shreds.
Bakery Bars
Individually sized gourmet delights! Please check with your local 4r bakery for seasonal offerings.
Brownies & Bars - $4.09
Classic Brownie
Rich, fudgy classic chocolate brownie.
Bayou Bar
Pecan shortbread crust with a sweet cream cheese filling.
Monster Cookie Bar
Gluten-free bar loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, caramel bits and M&Ms.
Caramel Dolly
$3.99
Graham cracker crust, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits.
Cookies
Check with your local 4R bakery for seasonal offerings.
John's Chocolate Chip Cookie
$4.09
Buttery chocolate chip cookie studded with dark chocolate chips and chocolate chunks topped with festive M&Ms
Reese's Cookie
$4.09
Peanut butter cookie studded with halves of Reese's cups.
Sweet Treats
Assorted Pudding Cups
$4.29
Reviews
4.5
1,810 reviews
5 stars
1,306
4 stars
253
3 stars
105
2 stars
55
1 star
91
MK
Mr King
Aug 27, 2026
1.0
I called the local number and a call center picked up. Why have a local number if your customers are going to have to fight with a robot, then wait for a person to forward the call to the local store. Way to waste your customers' time. Simply stupid. 0 stars for the annoyance if I could.
Food is better than Sonny's, but what is that really saying. Low bar.
MN
Margaret Nead
Aug 23, 2026
5.0
Came here today to grab a quick lunch, and I was blown away!!! I was torn between the pulled pork and burnt ends so Ariel gave me a sample of each to try. When I got to the sides, Jackie did a great job of explaining the sides (I got bread pudding and cheesy potatoes…YUM!) Overall the food was amazing, the employees were very welcoming, and I recommend stopping by for an experience you won’t forget.
JJ
Jacob
Aug 22, 2026
5.0
Brian, Joe, and the rest of the 4Rivers crew have done an outstanding job. Everything from the friendliness of the service, the taste of the food, to the cleanliness of the restaurant I was blown away. I would highly recommend 4 Rivers to anyone and fully expect them to have a great time.
SS
Scott Fuller (Scotty)
Aug 9, 2026
5.0
Amazing place! My very first American barbecue in America and holy smokes it was amazing. The brisket has a great bark to it, it’s juicy and moist and just melts in your mouth. The pulled chicken is Smokey and delicious, and the chicken is great as well! The sides (Texas cornbread, mac n cheese, corn, and cheesy potatoes) were all better than I imagined they’d be. The service at the 4 Rivers in Gainesville is amazing, the staff were super excited that it was my first time and they were all very welcoming and friendly and gave the best recommendations. Overall 12/10 experience!
KM
Kyla Meisenhelder
Aug 8, 2026
5.0
A HUGE thank you to the general manager of this location and Joe! We tried to place a very large, complicated online order for a birthday party but the online system wasn't working for whatever reason, so my husband drove down close to closing to try to place the order. Despite it being a busy night, Joe was happy to place the order and, when their system went funky for some reason, was able to grab the general manager to troubleshoot the problem. When we picked up our order the next day, everything was fresh, perfect, and delicious. We are so thankful for high-quality food but more thankful for high-quality people.
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