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    Corky's BBQ

    3.7 (324 reviews)
    Open 10:45 am - 9:00 pm

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    CORKY'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Arielle W.

    This was my favorite dining experience during my trip! This is a two story location with seating on the second floor. We were seated promptly on a Saturday evening around 6:15. Our waiter was incredible. I wish I knew his name but if you know who was working the main area on Saturday evening, give this man a raise. He is HUSTLING, attentive and truly cares about your dining experience. He went out of his way to service every table in our area. The food was incredible. I got ribs half and half with grits and potato salad. My only regret is not getting more of each. I love the option to do half and half on the ribs! The seasoning is jaw dropping and I love the sauce. The grits had the perfect flavor and the potato salad was amazing. They have a bar on the main floor if you want. I got sweet tea and it was fine but Lipton brewed. Our waiter truly deserves all the props for going out of his way to provide incredible customer service.

    Monic L.

    This almost was going to be a 2 star review based on service alone. We arrived at Corkys and theres a line at the front with no hostess, no servers, no anybody letting you know anything. Looked around tables were dirty seemed they were understaffed on July 4th and that's okay but communicate that to people waiting. Servers kept walking by trying to avoid customers gaze. I eventually went over to the bar and asked if they provided full menu service at the bar and they did. My friend and I ended up eating at the bar and glad we did. A girl working there said the bartender would be right with us and brought us rolls and sweet tea. I wish I had gotten her name she was kind helping out at bar as she could. Our bartender Jayln was amazing. He was kind even though there was a lot happening at the bar with irritated customers and pick up orders and bar service. He handled it well and still took care of us. We ordered the brisket queso and omg I was in heaven, it was tender cuts of brisket in a white queso sauce and you dipped tortilla chips in. My friend got the chicken BBQ quesadilla and it was delicious. I ended up ordering the short rib combo with coleslaw and Mac. I will say I wasn't a fan of their Mac you can skip it but the ribs? Fall of the bone melt in your mouth type. I got mine half wet and half dry rub. The dry side was actually tastier in my opinion. I would love to return to Corkys for some dessert. They just need to fix their front of house service.

    Benjamin C.

    Want to hear a secret? The Wednesday lunch buffet here. It basically includes a little bit of everything except for the ribs, which I love, and love to eat when the Wednesday lunch buffet is not going on. Even when you walk in the door on a Wednesday afternoon, it won't be apparent that there is a lunch buffet on Wednesday, as the set up is behind some partitions. However, I can assure you that it exists, and it is phantasmagorical. You're welcome.

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    Ceri Elliott- D.

    Dropped by for a bite between lunch and dinner....linnar. We had the pleasure of sitting at the bar with the barmaid Staci and Michaela (who just finished her shift and waiting for a ride). They recommended Captain Dons dinner for 2 with 'muddy' ribs and the burnt ends with grits . There were 3 of us and we ate until we were full and still had lots to take back to our hotel for a late night snack. The ribs were fall of the bone delicious, pulled pork and chicken extremely tasty and the burnt ends simple 'stunning' as we say in Wales. We enjoyed Corkys own beer which the ladies recommended. But the highlight of the afternoon was the fabulous company of the bar staff. They truly made our visit! Thank you ladies, from your new friends from Wales, you both are fab!

    Great dinner with old friends!
    Jason S.

    First time here and we enjoyed the meal! My wife does not like ribs, but really enjoyed these!! That is amazing in itself. We had the captain Don's with ribs, brisket, pulled chicken and pork. All were very well seasons and the brisket was very tender and not very fatty. Of the sauces I loved the smokin hot, but that is me! The apple bbq sauce is really sweet and you can taste the apple clearly. Very clean and easy place to talk and catch up. Don't be in too much of a hurry as it takes time to get your yummy food. We wish we were living closer to come more. Very friendly servers and a pleasant time.

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    Rolls with BBQ sauce is amazing!! Queso and food is good too, so is the hot sauce. Overall great experience and wait staff.

    Corky's baked beans were a bit too sweet today.

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    6 months ago

    I never had a problem at this location. The employees that I have interacted with always been nice to me.

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    8 months ago

    Our server was great, attentive, and QUICK. the ribs are amazing. Coleslaw is different in a good way.

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    Wow, thanks Mike! We sincerely appreciate that!

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    9 months ago

    They have some of the freshest catfish nuggets and it is not salty. The cashiers are friendly all the time.

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    Thank you Lee, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed them!

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    10 months ago

    Good food and good ambience I just love it here. Everyone some asks Where is good barbeque in Memphis. I answer Corky's!

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    4 months ago

    Amazing food and service. Highly recommend. A must stop if you are passing through the area. Ribs and brisket.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing. Great service. Waiter was awesome. Made it real easy to order and made sure to tell me how to get the best bang for my buck.

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    9 months ago

    The BBQ Nachos and service are amazing and i Highly recommend them! Long time favorite

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    5 months ago

    The food was hot and very good. The service was great. I would suggest a remodel. It's clean but everything is worn.

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    8 months ago

    Food and service were awesome!!! Our server was phenomenal. She took great care of us!!

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    9 months ago

    One of the first place I eat every time I come to Memphis. I always order the catfish nuggets and a small bbq, no slaw and extra sauce.

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    Thank you Martin! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

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    11 months ago

    Food is always excellent and there have been exciting new additions to their menu - like the burnt ends and grits - yum!

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    Do they offer a variety of menu items?

    Yes they do, including hot dogs, burgers, chicken, vegetables, and deserts. It's not just barbecue, but leans heavily towards smoked or barbecued meats.

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