We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

PRICE RANGE
$10 - $20
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
View all details
features, about
Reviews (163)
Filter reviews
162 results
Traveler rating
66
61
13
13
9
Traveler type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
Traveler rating
66
61
13
13
9
See what travelers are saying:
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed November 17, 2022 via mobile

Craving some good Bbq so we decided to give this place a try. Go up to the counter and they prepare your food in front of you. Staff was not all that welcoming and some seemed confused as to what they were supposed to be...doing. Food was good portions, nice side choices and loved the flavor of their bbq sauces. Had to wait an extra five minutes or so for one of our sandwiches. It was delivered to our table and the server never apologized for the wait. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Would be willing to give this place another try or even one of their other locations.More

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed October 10, 2021

Very over-priced! My wife wanted to try this place. The staff was so-so. The food is so-so. Save your money and go to Sonny's instead!

Date of visit: October 2021
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed August 5, 2021

I used to eat at the original tiny 4 rivers in Winter Park, FL. The lines were long but the wait was worth it for the fantastic food. Even the new location across the street has great food. This satelitte was very disappointing. I was...shocked that the meat and veggies tasted like they sat for the whole day. I had the burnt tips, pulled chicken, corn, greens and fries. The fries weren't even hot and crispy. For desert I tried the bread pudding. It didn't save the rest of the meal. Staff was friendly and service was quick.More

Date of visit: August 2021
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed June 4, 2021

Eaten there several times and never a bad entree or side. Especially like the ribs! Fast ordering and fast service.

Date of visit: July 2020
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed May 4, 2021 via mobile

Where is the SMOKE?!? I am a Kansas City BBQ Society Certified BBQ judge. I have had some average BBQ, some good BBQ, some great BBW, and some of the world's best BBQ. This want even average. I have eaten at the 4 Rivers in...Longwood and Holy Cow, it was amazing. It's why I was excited to see one here in this business trip. The burnt ends and sausage I had were incredibly sub par. Burnt ends dry and NO smoke flavor. The sausage good, but ZERO SMOKE. A restaurant called a SMOKEHOUSE should even have the cookies taste smokey! Lol. There was no smoke ring on the brisket. Sausage should be entirely smokey flavored. None. Zero. Zip. NADA. To say I was disappointed is an understatement.More

Date of visit: May 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed November 21, 2020 via mobile

Got there at 11:30. No menus out to look at. No smoked turkey for an hour. No Smokey Tomato dressing anymore, but still showing on the menu & board. (Please don’t advertise things you don’t have.) Drink machine overflowing, water everywhere. My friend left her...phone. We called but you get an answering machine for all the 4 Rivers. 24 hours later they still have not returned our call. She’s driving 25 miles back to see if they have it. Gee thanks. Management needs to light a fire under their folks in Tallahassee.More

Date of visit: November 2020
Helpful?3  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed November 11, 2020 via mobile

I grabbed dinner at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Tallahassee recently. The brisket with macaroni & cheese and fried okra was so delicious! The meat had a good smoked flavor and was a good portion for the price! The washed it down with unlimited Cheerwine from...the soda fountain. The indoor and outdoor seating options are excellent and made for a great place to finish up a book while enjoying dinner.More

Date of visit: November 2020
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed October 24, 2020

The Brisket, Yams, and Service 5s across the board. I rated 4/5 because the macaroni was meh and the cornbread needs a revamp. Both need recipe changes. Other than that the other food choices were delicious and their customer service was on point. Helpful and...friendly staff. I'll be back. We'll be back.More

Date of visit: October 2020
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed August 26, 2020

Delicious meats in a cafeteria style fast food, very casual atmosphere. A short wait after we ordered our food. The only issue is some of the meats had a bit much fat on them but all in all they were very good despite. The pulled...pork, St Louis ribs were very tasty. Very clean and well run.More

Date of visit: August 2020
Helpful?3  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed August 21, 2020 via mobile

Obscenely delicious meats and the sides did not disappoint either. We qued up when we walked in, ordered our food paid, picked up our drinks in the back and then minutes our smoked ribs, juicy brisket & barbecued pork were brought to our table. The...coleslaw & bread pudding were the best I e ever had! Clean, well run & very delicious. My only complaint was the brisket and roast pork were pretty fatty.More

Date of visit: August 2020
Helpful?3  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed July 3, 2020

Yesterday I had a hankering for BBQ and so grabbed a friend and drove 35 minutes across town, bypassing several other favorite restaurants. I had called 4River's telephone line right before leaving the house --can't be too careful nowadays-- and got a recording that assured...me they were open for business albeit with limited seating capacity. Fair enough. We arrived, got in line at the counter, waited...waited...waited....and nobody seemed to be at home. We yelled to get some attention and some college kid chick stuck her head around the corner and cheerfully announced they were closed. I. AM. Pissed! If you're going to close due to exigencies, fine, that's understandable. But don't keep the traps baited when you can't deliver. That's dirty pool. Put importnant info like that on your dammit message machine. I'm normally a fan, but now I very much regret the gift cards I bought at Costco.More

Date of visit: July 2020
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed December 23, 2019 via mobile

It’s more like a fast food place. They have beer and whiteclaw. The food is good. I think it’s a bit pricey. The main reason I say that is there wasn’t much meat on my sandwich. It did have plenty of other stuff on it...though. I had the Messy Pig. We ordered the smoked chicken kids meal for my grandson. You get a decent size piece of chicken, a side and a small drink. That meal is reasonable. The only downfall was the chicken was extremely Smokey tasting for a toddler. Fast and friendly service at the counter.More

Date of visit: December 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed November 24, 2019

If you want some good vegetarian (not vegan) dishes they have a good selection on their menu. My husband loves their BBQ. Not a place to get bar drinks as everything is bottled.

Date of visit: March 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed August 24, 2019 via mobile

Great barbecue. Friendly service. Delicious menu. Can’t wait to go back! They provide a welcoming environment. We elected to take out. Can’t go wrong either way.

Date of visit: August 2019
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Reviewed August 7, 2019

Yes. Super barbeque. Good sides. Convenient location. Streamlined take-out. Always a good choice. Closed Sundays.

Date of visit: August 2019
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Budgetel Inn & Suites
19 reviews
1.08 miles away
Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection
935 reviews
1.35 miles away
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
774 reviews
1.50 miles away
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown
855 reviews
1.55 miles away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Midtown Caboose
331 reviews
.57 miles away
Masa
308 reviews
.70 miles away
Table 23
160 reviews
.67 miles away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Goodwood Museum and Gardens
161 reviews
.85 miles away
Lake Ella & Fred Drake Park
138 reviews
.68 miles away
Ology Brewing
14 reviews
.80 miles away
Theatre Tallahassee
12 reviews
.11 miles away
Questions & Answers
Get quick answers from 4 Rivers Smokehouse staff and past visitors.
Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page.
Submit
Posting guidelines
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE, Tallahassee - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about 4 Rivers Smokehouse

Yes, 4 Rivers Smokehouse offers takeout services.

4 Rivers Smokehouse is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5