4 Rivers Smokehouse

Pitmaster John Rivers spent 20 years in healthcare, traveling the country learning everything there is to know about barbecue. In 2009, he left his corporate job to pursue his passion in opening the first 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park, Florida. The smokehouse has since been named best barbecue restaurant in America by Southern Living and MSN, and has continued to expand to 15 locations throughout Florida.

Rivers and his team wet-age Black Angus brisket for 30 days prior to smoking over hickory for maximum beefy flavor, and along with burnt ends, ribs, sausage, and more barbecue classics. Don’t skip the banana pudding for dessert!