I've been to many 4 Rivers in my life, and since they're a chain, a small chain, but a growing chain nonetheless, you expect a certain amount of standardization in their food, not only visit-to-visit, but also location-to-location. Well, around the pandemic time, quality and standard went down around 4 Rivers, I think we can all agree on that, but in recent years, it seems like they've had a resurgence of quality, and this trip was absolute aces for me. The kids say that, right? Anyway, I came here one evening for dinner. Quaint little counter service place with most of their food on display, people filing down, picking what they want. Pretty large dining room, lots of community tables, with them expecting you to sit down with strangers and strike up a conversation. Service is always top notch. Very friendly folks, people always coming by offering to get you more napkins or a refill on your drink, even the management! Another thing they've been doing lately is having seasonal specials on their menu. That's relatively new, and I actually got one of those items this time, it was some sort of Nashville hot fried chicken tender sandwich. So delicious. Perfectly fried, crispy tender, covered in just enough sauce, on a very toasted roll, sitting only on a bed of green. It was just perfect. I had a side of fried okra, too, and it was nice. Crispy, not oily, not slimy. What else can you ask for?We also split a three meat platter with a couple of sides. Pulled pork, good. It's not saucy, though, so expect to sauce it yourself. Brisket, also good. Not too fatty, just right. What I came here for specifically was to try their Vegan Burnt Ends. Beyond Meat did it again. I swear, if you blind tasted this, you may not guess that they're supposed to be burnt ends, but you would definitely guess that it was meat of some sort. Even if they didn't scream burnt ends, they screamed delicious. I'm excited by the evolution of this technology, letting vegetarians and vegans be able to enjoy in BBQ cuisine without feeling too left out. As for the sides we got to share, the Mac & Cheese was good. Not very toothsome, but very cheesy. Just make sure to sprinkle on some black pepper. But the star of the sides at 4 Rivers has to be their Bread Pudding (Fresh brioche bread baked in a creamy custard and crushed pineapple, cinnamon, and raisins, and topped with homemade doughnut glaze). Their bread pudding rotates quarterly, and it's always been something delicious. Well-soaked, cooked throughout, you get one of the crispy bits on top sometimes. Just good. Overall, 4 Rivers is knocking it out of the park. Not the best BBQ in town anymore, but always giving out five star experiences to all who come.
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"The atmosphere is quite risqué and the mood is well, obviously sexual. This place is extremely dark so be prepared for that experience. It takes some time to adjust to the lack of lighting as you truly can't read a menu without the tablet light assistance or your own smart phone flashlight. The drinks were quite underwhelming in my opinion. Each one had a large amount of thick impenetrable whipped cream on top that was difficult to mix with the drink itself. The desserts are the true star of this show, as it should be I suppose. So decadent and rich! You could tell each one was well thought out and executed with care and expertise."
"I've been on a Boba kick recently so decided to pop in and try the royal fruit tea and caffe latte both with boba. The fruit tea came with fruits inside which was yummy! The coffee was delicious without being overpowering. The ladies that helped me was very attentive and helpful. Great customer service! The decor was very cute for a boba place and had many seats if you wanted to sit in and enjoy your drink. Overall, can't wait to come by and try new drinks."
