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Riverport Barbeque

201 N Polk St, Jefferson, TX 75657
903.665.2341
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Ranked #3 of 16 restaurants in Jefferson
Cuisines: Barbecue
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Houston, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The sausage was good did'nt like the shredded beef would have preferred sliced. The service was good very friendly waitstaff

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Jefferson, Texas
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Can't say enough about good food, good friends, good service...whatever they might still have is so good. Locals frequent here...mmmmmmmm!

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Dallas, Texas
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Took two tries to dine at Riverport BBQ but it was worth it. We arrived at 6:30 on a Friday night. They had just posted a "Sold Out" sign. We came back on Saturday at 4pm....just in time. The "sold out" sign was posted at 4:30! There wasn't any brisket left, only ribs, turkey, and one serving of sausage. I... More

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San Marcos
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Wow! Great barbeque brisket----so lean and tender! Reasonable prices and good service. We will return!

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Texarkana, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

If you like BBQ, don't eat here.....it will ruin it for you when you eat it anywhere else. This place cannot be beat. The BBQ beans are world quality. I haven't found any where else that is anywhere close to this place.

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Jefferson, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

You can not find better BBQ or SERVICE. Bodacious can not hold up to Riverport. They are just down to earth and fast service. I will definitely be back. If you are ever in Jefferson, Texas swing by Riverport Barbeque and grab a sloppy joe its the bomb

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SHREVEPORT, LA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We ate at the Riverport Barbeque and did not care for it. The food was just not very good, I really would not want to eat there again.

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Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

We tried Riverport Barbeque after walking out of another local restaurant due to the smell of that restaurant. We are so glad we made the switch! We love barbecue and hit all of the popular Texas joints when traveling. Riverport hung with them all! The restaurant is very clean including the restrooms. There was a fairly long line on a... More

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Avinger, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Out of all the places I've ever eaten B-B-Q, no place has ever topped Riverport! The Swamp Fries are out of this world!!!

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The Colony, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I was so glad to see the business rebuilt! I've been here before in the past and it is every bit as delicious as I remember. Great atmosphere for a hometown BBQ spot, and a friendly, helpful staff!

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