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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 201 N Polk St, Jefferson, TX 75657
Phone: (903) 665-2341
Website: http://www.riverportbbq.com/
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Reviews
Laro
With all the positive reviews of this place I just had to try and it was definitely worth it. The food was definitely great, everyone in my party was happy about it. The pork wasn’t quite where it should be but overall still a good experience. Definitely recommend visiting if you’re in the area.
It’s a rather small place however, so try to avoid peak times if possible. Also, no animals/pets allowed as of the date of this review, so keep that in mind if traveling with one.
… moreIt’s a rather small place however, so try to avoid peak times if possible. Also, no animals/pets allowed as of the date of this review, so keep that in mind if traveling with one.
Brian Kitlinger
Nice little spot. Cool people. Got some neat stuff on the walls. I had the brisket melt, pretty good. Just needed to add some BBQ sauce. My wife had the rib plate, ribs were a little dry. Fries and onion rings were good. Also, we got a sample of the chilli, tasty.
… moreT
You can smell the wonderful BBQ when you walk inside!
Closed on Mondays
Order at the cash register.
Food brought to your table.
Shared table seating.
Free drink refills.
Restroom for customer use.
Free street parking.
… moreClosed on Mondays
Order at the cash register.
Food brought to your table.
Shared table seating.
Free drink refills.
Restroom for customer use.
Free street parking.
Andrew Roberts
Fantastic barbecue! I got the two meat plate with ribs and brisket, sides coleslaw and beans. Those beans were so good! Get there early, I hear that when they are out that’s it for the day.
… moreMike Hardy
This was some of the best bbq I have had. We were looking to grab a quick bite before a historic Jefferson tour and came here unplanned. It was a pleasant surprise to find great bbq away from the more traditionally great bbq areas of Texas. We tried the ribs, sliced brisket, and turkey. Sadly they were sold out of the pulled pork. All were spot on for flavor and doneness, perfect smoke level. The ribs even had a nice bark that you don’t often find. We also loved the coleslaw, potato salad, and banana pudding. Highly recommend trying this place.
… moreLetycia Scaquetti
Very nice barbecue! The brisket was the best! We love it! Small place, you have to be prepared to wait and sit.
… moreBradford Chase
I was nearby and a local couple suggested I needed to try Riverport Barbecue before leaving the area. I always listen to the locals and I am glad I did! This place looks fun from the outside and a bit dicey on the inside, but the line told me I was in the right place. It was almost back to the door when I walked in, but it moved quickly. Seating is pretty limited, especially for a party of one or two as most tables have 5-6 places. Everybody was so friendly. I think I could’ve asked to sit down if I wanted to, but I went ahead and got my order to go.
The menu seems pretty reasonable with baskets and platters between $10 and $18. A lot of reviews seem to talk about the Swamp Fries, so I had to get a small order of those. I also got the sliced Brisket sandwich with a side of onion rings. The brisket barbecue is served dry but has a good smoke right on it and good flavor by itself, but they give you plenty of barbecue sauce to add to it. That’s exactly what I did along with some pickles to make my sandwich taste just right . The Swamp Fries are wonderful with fresh FF, smothered in chopped brisket, shredded cheese, and sliced jalapeños. There’s no way I could’ve eaten a large so I’m glad even though it was just two dollars more I decided to opt for the smaller portion and still had leftovers to take home. Overall, really good food definitely worth a stop in.
… moreThe menu seems pretty reasonable with baskets and platters between $10 and $18. A lot of reviews seem to talk about the Swamp Fries, so I had to get a small order of those. I also got the sliced Brisket sandwich with a side of onion rings. The brisket barbecue is served dry but has a good smoke right on it and good flavor by itself, but they give you plenty of barbecue sauce to add to it. That’s exactly what I did along with some pickles to make my sandwich taste just right . The Swamp Fries are wonderful with fresh FF, smothered in chopped brisket, shredded cheese, and sliced jalapeños. There’s no way I could’ve eaten a large so I’m glad even though it was just two dollars more I decided to opt for the smaller portion and still had leftovers to take home. Overall, really good food definitely worth a stop in.
Maria
Fantastic food and an overall great experience at Riverport BBQ. The sliced brisket sandwich was outstanding, tender, flavorful, and generously portioned. The young lady who served us and brought our food to the table was cheerful, attentive, and kind despite how busy it was, and I truly wish I had gotten her name. When I asked for onions and pickles, she happily grabbed them, which made us feel genuinely welcomed.
Unfortunately, the cashier and order taker (I believe her name was Crystal) was the only downside. As first-time visitors, we asked a few simple menu questions, but her tone and impatience made us feel uncomfortable, especially while on vacation. After reading other reviews, it seems this has been a recurring issue.
I am still giving five stars because it would not be fair to the owner or the wonderful server we had to let one role overshadow an otherwise excellent experience. My sincere hope is that Crystal finds a position where she can be truly effective, perhaps one that does not require frequent customer interaction. That would benefit both her and Riverport BBQ.
If the order-taking experience had been pleasant, this place would be absolutely perfect. We would happily return for the brisket and the wonderful owner alone.
… moreUnfortunately, the cashier and order taker (I believe her name was Crystal) was the only downside. As first-time visitors, we asked a few simple menu questions, but her tone and impatience made us feel uncomfortable, especially while on vacation. After reading other reviews, it seems this has been a recurring issue.
I am still giving five stars because it would not be fair to the owner or the wonderful server we had to let one role overshadow an otherwise excellent experience. My sincere hope is that Crystal finds a position where she can be truly effective, perhaps one that does not require frequent customer interaction. That would benefit both her and Riverport BBQ.
If the order-taking experience had been pleasant, this place would be absolutely perfect. We would happily return for the brisket and the wonderful owner alone.
Chuck Vessey
Great food! The BBQ was awesome. Sometimes you need sauce but with this meat you don’t. It had a great flavor. We will be back!
… moreMarshi Lawless
Who would have thought that you would find the very best barbecue in Texas in Jefferson. Texas? Everything you order is perfection. The ribs melt in your mouth and I like my okra burned. And that’s how it came out. No other place has ever taken my order of “burned” seriously but this restaurant did. And it was perfect,! I love this place. If you’re ever in East Texas. It’s worth a trip to Jefferson to eat there..
And you might pick up a bit of history.
… moreAnd you might pick up a bit of history.