4 Rivers Smokehouse

4729 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 592-0672

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Half Rack of Ribs with Mac and Cheese and Cornbread
Turkey Breast Sandwiches
Sweet Potato Casserole
Chicken and Rib Combo
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Baked Cheese Grits
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Brisket Sandwich
1 4 Rack of Ribs
Texas Destroyer

Menu

Specials
Cheerwine 1/2 Rack St. Louis Ribs +2 Sides
Pork ribs, 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked grilled. Includes Cheerwine BBQ Sauce.
Cheerwine 1/2 Rack St. Louis Ribs - a la carte
Pork ribs, 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked grilled. Includes Cheerwine BBQ Sauce.
Cheerwine Full Rack St. Louis Ribs +2 Sides
Pork ribs, 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked grilled. Includes Cheerwine BBQ Sauce.
Cheerwine Full Rack St. Louis Ribs - a la carte
Pork ribs, 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked grilled. Includes Cheerwine BBQ Sauce.
Happy Chicken Tender Sub
COOP Chicken Tenders topped with chopped romaine lettuce, pickles, and Comeback sauce, drizzled with your choice of Cheerwine BBQ Sauce, Buffalo, or Nashville Hot.
Pork Steak Sandwich
Pork steak, Cheerwine, smoked and grilled, topped with pickled vegetables, chopped cabbage, garlic mayo and Cheerwine BBQ Sauce.

Platters
Smokehouse 2x2
Your choice of 2 BBQ Classic meats & 2 sides.
Cowboy Combo
Your choice of 3 meats and 2 Sides.
Signature Angus Brisket 1x2
30 day wet-aged beef brisket, rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours. Hand sliced to order. Includes your choice of sides.
Pulled Pork 1x2
Bone-in pork butt rubbed with our 4R All Purpose Rub and smoked for 12 hours until fork tender. Hand-pulled to order. Includes your choice of sides.
Pulled Chicken 1x2
Seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked & tossed in 4R Signature Sauce. Includes your choice of sides.
Burnt Ends 1x2
Chopped brisket & pulled pork, smoked in 4R Signature Sauce. Includes your choice of sides.
Texas Sausage 1x2
Beef & pork sausage smoked and packed full of flavor, courtesy of the Texas-based Prasek Family's original recipe. Includes your choice of sides.
Smoked Turkey 1x2
Juicy, hand-carved smoked Turkey Breast seasoned with our own house blended rub. Includes your choice of sides.
Vegan Burnt Ends 1x2
100% plant-based meat alternative double smoked and slow roasted which allows our Vegan Signature Sauce to caramelize. Includes your choice of sides.

On The Bone
1/4 Smoked Chicken
Chicken on the bone, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with 4R Signature Sauce.
1/4 Rack St. Louis Ribs
Pork ribs, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with a Honey BBQ sauce.
1/2 Smoked Chicken
Chicken on the bone, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with 4R Signature Sauce.
1/2 Rack St. Louis Ribs
Pork ribs, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with a Honey BBQ sauce.
Whole Smoked Chicken
Chicken on the bone, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with 4R Signature Sauce.
Full Rack St. Louis Ribs
Pork ribs, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked and finished on the grill with a Honey BBQ sauce.
Ribs & Choice of Meat
1/4 Rack of our St. Louis Ribs plus your choice of meat. Includes your choice of sides.
Smokehouse Wings - 10 Piece
Smoked Jumbo Wings, 4R All Purpose Rub, 4R Signature BBQ Sauce or Buffalo Sauce. Includes Ranch or Blue Cheese. *Note: We may not be able to honor requests for all flats, drums, or specific pieces.

Sandwiches
Signature Angus Brisket Sandwich
30 day wet-aged beef brisket, rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours. Hand sliced to order.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
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 Sandwich
Seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, smoked & tossed in 4R Signature Sauce.
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Chopped brisket & pulled pork, smoked in 4R Signature Sauce.
Texas Sausage Sandwich
Beef & pork sausage smoked and packed full of flavor, courtesy of the Texas-based Prasek Family's original recipe.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Juicy, hand-carved smoked Turkey Breast seasoned with our own house blended rub.
Vegan Burnt Ends Sandwich
100% plant-based meat alternative double smoked with vegan BBQ sauce and slow-roasted until caramelized.
Smokehouse Sliders
3 slider buns topped with your choice of meats.

John Rivers Originals
Texas Destroyer
Signature Angus Brisket topped with onion rings, jalapeños, melted provolone cheese, served on a brioche bun and smothered in 4R Signature Sauce.
Six Shooter
Baked cheese grits piled high with pulled pork, Southern Coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños, & 4R Signature Sauce.
BBQ Quesadilla
Your choice of meat, cheddar cheese and 4R Signature Sauce on a tortilla and grilled to perfection.
BBQ Street Tacos
3 grilled tortillas loaded with our Signature Angus Brisket, pico de gallo, queso fresco, guasacaca, and cliantro lime creme fraiche topped with fresh chopped cilantro.
Cuban Sandwich
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.
Messy Pig
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.
Smokehouse Sliders (3)
Three slider buns topped with your choice of three meats.
BBQ Melt
Choice of Burnt Ends, Pulled Pork, or Pulled Chicken, provolone and cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, sourdough bread, 4R Signature Sauce.
COOP Chicken Tenders
3 hand-breaded COOP Chicken Tenders.

Family Meals
Happy Herd
Sampler of 4 different meats, 2 sides, and 4 pieces of bread (your choice) - Feeds a family of 4.
Small Party Package
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
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.
Street Taco Party Kit
Includes Signature Angus Brisket, cilantro lime crème fraiche, guasacaca, pico de gallo, queso blanco, cilantro and grilled tortillas. Makes 30 tacos. Feeds 10 people.

Homestyle Sides
4R BBQ Beans
4R BBQ Baked Beans with brisket and pork.
Baked Cheese Grits
Buttery southern grits slow simmered with cheddar cheese and baked until golden brown.
Bread Pudding
Bread pudding made from scratch. Flavors rotate weekly.
Collard Greens
Collard greens simmered with love, with smoked ham and vinegar.
French Fries
Seasoned crinkle-cut fries. *Vegan-friendly
Fried Okra
Seasoned okra, breaded, and crispy fried. *Vegan-friendly
Mac & Cheese
Classic, creamy mac & cheese.
Smokehouse Corn
Fresh golden corn sautéed with smoked tomatoes, spices, garlic, and then topped with cilantro.
Southern Coleslaw
Fresh cabbage and carrots with a sweet dressing.
Southern Green Beans
Green beans in a flavorful broth with smoked bacon.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, and spices.
Texas Cornbread
Traditional cornbread with cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
Side Sampler
3 classic sides and your choice of bread.
Farmhouse Salad Gallon
Kale spring mix and romaine, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, corn, cheddar cheese, and Texas Cornbread croutons.

Fresh Eats
Farmhouse Salad
Spring mix and romaine, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, corn, cheddar cheese, and Texas Cornbread croutons.

Kids Meals
Kids 1/4 Smoked Chicken
Chicken on the bone, seasoned with 4R All Purpose Rub, hickory smoked and finished on the grill with 4R Signature Sauce. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Signature Angus Brisket Slider
Signature Angus Brisket served on a slider bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Crispy fried chicken tenders. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Grilled Hot Dog
Grilled beef hot dog served on a bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Pulled Chicken Slider
Pulled Chicken served on a slider bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Pulled Pork Slider
Pulled Pork served on a slider bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Burnt Ends Slider
Chopped Brisket & Pulled Pork, smoked in 4R Signature Sauce and served on a slider bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Texas Sausage Slider
Beef & Pork Sausage served on a slider bun. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.
Kids Smoked Turkey Slider
Smoked Turkey Breast served on a slider roll. Kids Meals Include: one side, a cookie, and a fountain drink.

Add Ons
4R Mustard Sauce Pint
Carolina-style with the perfect amount of twang that can be enjoyed on almost anything.
4R Mustard Sauce Quart
Carolina-style with the perfect amount of twang that can be enjoyed on almost anything.
Ranch Dressing Pint
Our very own homemade Ranch, cool and creamy with roasted garlic and fresh herbs.
Slider Bun Pack (24)
24 Slider Buns
Cheerwine BBQ Sauce Pint
Our classic Signature BBQ sauce infused with the iconic cherry taste of Cheerwine.
4R Hot Signature Sauce Pint
Similar to the 4 Rivers Signature BBQ Sauce with an extra layer of heat, this multi-regional recipe provides an ideal combination of sweet and savory with a smoky, spicy finish that complements pork, chicken, and beef.
4R Hot Signature Sauce Quart
Similar to the 4 Rivers Signature BBQ Sauce with an extra layer of heat, this multi-regional recipe provides an ideal combination of sweet and savory with a smoky, spicy finish that complements pork, chicken, and beef.
4R Signature Sauce Pint
This multi-regional recipe provides an ideal combination of sweet and savory with a smoky, spicy finish that complements pork, chicken, and beef.
4R Signature Sauce Quart
This multi-regional recipe provides an ideal combination of sweet and savory with a smoky, spicy finish that complements pork, chicken, and beef.
Bleu Cheese Dressing Pint
Bun (1)
Dinner Roll
Extra Sauce

Brisket For A Bunch
Half Signature Angus Brisket
30 day wet-aged beef brisket, rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours.
Whole Signature Angus Brisket
30 day wet-aged beef brisket, rubbed with our 4R Brisket Rub and smoked for 18 hours.

Beverages
Half & Half Tea Gallon
Lemonade Gallon
Sweet Arnold Palmer Gallon
Sweet Tea Gallon
Unsweetened Arnold Palmer Gallon
Unsweetened Tea Gallon
Large Drink
Medium Drink
Bottled Drinks

4R Bakery
Bayou Bar
Pecan shortbread crust topped with a sweet cream cheese filling.
Classic Brownie
Rich, fudgy classic chocolate brownie. Item may change seasonally.
John's Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
Buttery chocolate chip cookie studded with dark chocolate chips and chocolate chunks. Item may change seasonally.
Reese's Cookie
Peanut butter cookie filled with Mini Reese's Cups and chocolate chips.
Caramel Dolly Bar
Graham cracker crust, coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits.
Coconut Bomb
Coconut butter cake with vanilla mousse, house frosting, and coconut shreds.
Salted Caramel Bar
Shortbread cookie crust, homemade caramel.
Texas Sheet Cake
Light chocolate cake with a fudge frosting and toasted pecans.
Bite Size Bar Sampler - 16 Piece
Sampler of our most popular desserts including our Caramel Dolly Bar, Classic Brownie, Bayou Bar, and Salted Caramel Bar.
Bite Size Bar Sampler - 32 Piece
Sampler of our most popular desserts including our Caramel Dolly Bar, Classic Brownie, Bayou Bar, and Salted Caramel Bar.
Monster Bar (GF)
Gluten-free bar loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, caramel bits, and M&Ms.

Retail Items
4R Hot Signature Sauce
Our founder, John Rivers, personally blended the 4 Rivers Smokehouse Hot BBQ Sauce to bring together the favorite flavors of the South. Similar to the 4 Rivers Signature BBQ Sauce with an extra layer of heat, his multi-regional recipe provides an ideal combination of sweet and savory with a smoky, spicy finish that complements pork, chicken, and beef. No matter your cooking method, 4R Hot BBQ Sauce is engineered to bring out the best in your food.
4R Signature BBQ Sauce
4 RIVERS SIGNATURE TASTE – Our founder, John Rivers, personally blended the 4 Rivers Smokehouse Signature BBQ Sauce to bring together the favorite BBQ flavors of the South. His multi-regional recipe provides an ideal combination of sweet and savory with a smoky, spicy finish that complements pork, chicken, and beef. No matter your method - roasting, slow-cooking, or grilling -4 Rivers Smokehouse Signature BBQ Sauce is engineered to bring out the best in your food.
All Purpose Rub
Like all of our rubs, the founder, John Rivers, personally blended the 4R All Purpose Rub to bring together the favorite flavors of the South. His multi-regional recipe gives a creative blend of sweet and salty with a savory touch perfect for pork and poultry. No matter your method – roasting, slow-cooking, or grilling – 4R All Purpose Rub is engineered to bring out the best in your food.
Brisket Rub
John Rivers personally blended the 4R Brisket Rub to bring together the favorite flavors of the South. His multi-regional recipe has just the right seasoning to enhance your brisket and other beef products. No matter your method – roasting, slow-cooking, or grilling – 4R Brisket Rub is engineered to bring out the best in your food.
Coffee Rub
Like all of our rubs, our founder, John Rivers, personally blended the 4R Coffee Rub to bring together the favorite flavors of the South. His multi-regional recipe gives beef on the open flame a kick of flavor. No matter your method – roasting, slow-cooking, or grilling – 4R Coffee Rub is engineered to bring out the best in your food.
4R Mustard Sauce

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Recent Reviews

This was our first visit here and the staff was absolutely fantastic. They explained the menu and gave us recommendations. Constantly checking on us once we sat and offered to get us refills. Food was okay a bit dry on the brisket. Brownies had good favor but also very dry. The best part was the baked cheese grits 😋 Give it a try and experience it for yourself.
May 2026
Food was pretty good but the baked beans tasted burnt. They had exactly one beer but still had the selection of possible beers out. Still I would try it again because the meats were good.
May 2026
Lakeland 4Rivers did it again ! Great fresh pulled pork - Cosistenlty tasty Baked Beans - Friendly service - clean restaurant - Great music !
And Jessie kept the dining room running like a clock - helping the happy diners with whatever we needed - Great job, 4Rivers and Jessie !
May 2026

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4 Rivers Smokehouse

4729 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 592-0672