4 Rivers Smokehouse

I had the pleasure of dining at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Tampa. The ambiance combines comfort with rustic charm, creating an inviting atmosphere. The smoked meats were a highlight—flavorful and expertly cooked, with the brisket standing out for its tenderness and rich taste. The Christmas bakery items added a delightful festive touch to the experience. The cute and scrumptious treats reflected the holiday spirit, with attention to detail in both presentation and taste. Service was efficient, and the staff maintained a friendly yet professional demeanor. The establishment's commitment to quality, from the main courses to the festive desserts, aligns well with high standards. 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Tampa excels in delivering exceptional smoked cuisine and incorporates seasonal charm into their offerings, making it a great choice for casual occasions.

Food was excellent! I would skip the mac and cheese next time. Bought it day before, it reheated well. Pick up was easy and pleasant though they were out of an item i ordered.(no big deal). Only reason I didn’t do 5 stars is I called to let them know we were running late for pick up. On hold for 15 minutes and then sent to voicemail. If going to voicemail just send to voicemail and skip the on hold time.

To be totally honest, I'm ultra picky about smoked meats. If it's not mine, it's just never going to measure up. That said, 4 rivers comes kinda close ...but not quite. 1.) For some reason, their lean brisket (my choice, because I just don't like fat globs.)is drier than Death Valley and this is a problem. Lean brisket does NOT need to be dry. It can and should be moist and tender. 2.) The pulled pork...is edible, but ultimately too wet a and while there is the smell of having been smoked, there is almost no associated smoke flavor, which was disappointing. 3.)The pulled chicken - it was closer in consistency to chopped chicken and swimming in BBQ sauce, which drastically overpowered almost entirely the smoke flavoring. 4.) The burnt ends...tasted okay but also suffer from the same over chopped issues as the chicken, rather than being the chunks you'd expect them to be. 5.) Texas cornbread. Super dense, super moist and has jalapeño peppers in it, which were a huge turn off. The point of cornbread is to provide a slightly sweet counterpoint to the salty/smoky/spicy smoked meats and seasonings and/or assorted sauces. This cornbread recipe totally forgets that. 6.)Mac and cheese. It's difficult to screw up mac and cheese and thankfully 4 rivers did not do that. It was pretty darn good. The price to portion ratio is acceptable, all things considered - come hungry or there are liable to be left overs.

Delectable sides and tender meats! You smell the meat from the parking lot. The restaurant has spacious cafeteria style seating. I walked in and glanced over the menu. I told the employee what I wanted and he put a meal together for me. I ordered moist brisket, Texas sausage, greens, corn, baked beans, and cornbread. Everything was Delicious. Tastes even better with the bbq sauce.

My first time at 4 Rivers as I won a “Dinner for 2” gift certificate. I can’t say enough good things about this place. Staff was fast, attentive, and very friendly. They will even let you sample the sides before you choose. The restaurant was very clean as well. With a variety of food they're guaranteed to have something for everyone. Will definitely be returning soon!