4 Rivers Smokehouse Menu (Update 2025)
4 Rivers Smokehouse, a renowned Southern-style barbeque restaurant in Gainesville, FL, offers a diverse menu suitable for all preferences. From their famous burnt ends to vegan options like the brisket burnt ends, every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. The brisket, smoked for 18 hours, is a standout item, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor. The cozy ambiance, friendly staff, and wide selection of sides make dining at 4 Rivers a memorable experience. Don't miss out on their unique desserts, like the mojito cupcake and crispy cream bread pudding. Whether you're a barbeque enthusiast or looking for a new culinary experience, 4 Rivers Smokehouse is a must-visit destination for delicious food and excellent service.
BBQ Platters
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Your choice of meat ( OZ): Brisket (+$.), Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey, Texas Sausage, Vegan Burnt Ends and Classic Sides.
Cowboy Combo
Your choice of meats ( OZ): Brisket (+$.), Pulled Pork, Burnt Ends, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey, Texas Sausage, Vegan Burnt Ends and Classic Sides.
St. Louis Ribs
Pork ribs, seasoned with R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with a Honey BBQ sauce.
Smoked Chicken
Chicken on the bone, seasoned with R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with R Signature Sauce.
Ribs & Choice Of Meat
/ Rack of our St. Louis Ribs plus your choice of meat. Includes your choice of sides.
On the Bone
BBQ Samplers
Happy Herd
Sampler of different meats, sides, and pieces of bread (your choice) - Feeds a family of .
Small Party Package
A Savory Sampler for your small group. Comes with pound of Signature Angus Brisket, pound of Pulled Pork, / pound of Texas Sausage, Pint of R BBQ Baked Beans, Pint of Mac and Cheese, Pint of Southern Coleslaw and dinner rolls. Ser...
Large Party Package
A Savory Sampler for your large group. Comes with pounds of Signature Angus Brisket, pounds of Pulled Pork, pound of Texas Sausage, quart of R BBQ Baked Beans, quart of Mac and Cheese, quart of Southern Coleslaw and dinner rolls. ...
Farmhouse Salad
Kale spring mix and romaine, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, corn, cheddar cheese, and Texas Cornbread croutons.
Fresh Eats
BBQ Classic Sandwiches
Signature Angus Brisket
day wet-aged beef brisket, rubbed with our R Brisket Rub and smoked for hours. Hand sliced to order.
Pulled Pork
Bone-in pork butt rubbed with our R All Purpose Rub and smoked for hours until fork tender. Hand-pulled to order.
Pulled Chicken
Seasoned with R All Purpose Rub, smoked, chopped & tossed in R Signature Sauce.
Burnt Ends
Chopped brisket & pulled pork, smoked in R Signature Sauce.
Texas Sausage
Beef & pork sausage smoked and packed full of flavor, courtesy of the Texas-based Prasek Family's original recipe.
Smokehouse Sliders ()
slider buns topped with your choice of meats.
Vegan Burnt Ends
% plant-based meat alternative double smoked and slow roasted which allows our Vegan Signature Sauce to caramelize.
Smoked Turkey
Juicy, hand-carved smoked Turkey Breast seasoned with our own house blended rub.
COOP Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded COOP Chicken Tenders.
BBQ Melt
Choice of burnt ends, pulled pork, or pulled chicken with provolone & cheddar cheese topped with caramelized onions on sliced sourdough bread.
Texas Destroyer
Signature Angus Brisket topped with onion rings, jalapenos, melted provolone cheese, served on a brioche bun and smothered in R Signature Sauce.
Cuban Sandwich
Our BBQ twist on a classic! Smoked pork and ham, mustard, mojo, pickles, onion rings, melted provolone, and R Signature Sauce. Served pressed and grilled on fresh Cuban bread.
BBQ Quesadilla
Your choice of meat, cheddar cheese and R Signature Sauce on a tortilla and grilled to perfection.
Six Shooter
Baked cheese grits piled high with pulled pork, Southern Coleslaw, pickles, jalapenos and R Signature Sauce.
BBQ Street Tacos
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
Heaping pile of pulled pork between layers of coleslaw, topped with pickles and jalapenos, served on a brioche bun and smothered in R Signature Sauce.
John Rivers Originals
Homestyle Sides
R BBQ Beans
R baked beans with brisket and pork.
Mac & Cheese
Classic, creamy mac & cheese.
Texas Cornbread
Traditional cornbread with cheddar cheese and jalapenos.
Fried Okra
Seasoned okra, breaded, and crispy fried. Vegan-friendly
Collard Greens
Collard greens simmered with love, with smoked ham and vinegar.
Baked Cheese Grits
Grits cooked with a savory blend of several cheeses and spices, baked until golden brown.
Southern Green Beans
Green beans in a flavorful broth with smoked bacon.
French Fries
Seasoned crinkle-cut fries. Vegan-friendly
Southern Coleslaw
Fresh cabbage and carrots with a sweet dressing.
Bread Pudding
Bread pudding made from scratch. Flavors rotate weekly.
Side Sampler
Classic Sides + your choice of bread.
Smoked Jalapenos ()
Fresh jalapenos deseeded, filled with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then hickory smoked. Two per serving.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, and spices.
Smokehouse Corn
Locally sourced corn fresh off the cob and sauteed with smoked tomatoes, spices, garlic, and then topped with cilantro.
Premium Sides
Kids Meals
Brisket Slider
Signature smoked Angus brisket between a slider bun.
Pulled Chicken Slider
Tender pulled chicken between a slider bun.
Pulled Pork Slider
Southern pulled pork between a slider bun.
Grilled Hot Dog
Hot Dog split down the center and grilled
/ Smoked Chicken
Chicken on the bone, seasoned with R All Purpose Rub, hickory smoked and finished on the grill with R Signature Sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Crispy fried chicken tenders. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Sausage Slider
Beef & Pork Sausage served on a slider bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Fountain Drink
Sweet And Unsweet Tea
Drinks
A La Carte
Signature Angus Brisket
Pulled Pork
Pulled Chicken
Burnt Ends
Chopped Brisket and Pork
Texas Sausage
Smoked Turkey
Vegan Burnt Ends
Smokehouse Wings
Smoked Jumbo wings, R All Purpose Rub, R Signature BBQ Sauce or Buffalo Sauce. Includes Ranch or Blue Cheese.
Smoked Jalapenos ()
Classic Sides
Pint . Quart .
Premium Sides
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.
Ombre White Velvet Cake
Classic Creme Cake frosted in-house frosting.
Texas Sheet Cake
Chocolate cake baked in a cow print tin, topped with a pecan fudge frosting.
Whole Cakes & Wedge O'Cake
Bakery Bombs
Red Velvet Bomb
Red velvet bomb dipped in blue chocolate and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Coconut Bomb
Coconut butter cake with vanilla mousse, house frosting and coconut shreds.
Birthday Bomb
Classic confetti butter cake filled with vanilla mousse and topped with house frosting and topped with sprinkles.
Classic Brownie
Rich, fudgy classic chocolate brownie.
Bayou Bar
Pecan shortbread crust with a sweet cream cheese filling.
Salted Caramel Bar
Shortbread cookie, and homemade caramel.
Monster Cookie Bar
Gluten-free bar loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, caramel bits and M&Ms.
Caramel Dolly
Graham cracker crust, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits.
Bakery Bars
Cookies
John's Chocolate Chip Cookie
Buttery chocolate chip cookie studded with dark chocolate chips and chocolate chunks topped with festive M&Ms
Reese's Cookie
Peanut butter cookie studded with halves of Reese's cups.