I visited this Corky's location (Germantown Rd. near Wolfchase) on Memorial Day. My daughter and I ordered the rib slab for 2 people--half wet and half dry. The slab was very dry and not good at all. The edges were hard and I could hardly chew it. It seemed like it was left over from the day before and they tried to dress it up. I was very disappointed but my daughter would not let me return the food. I was very disappointed in the food but the service and bread were good. read more

An awesome dinner of muddy ribs with the best hushpuppies. Porsche was a delightful waitress and made the meal more enjoyable. This is in our list of must-go-tos. Easier to get in than the Poplar location, where there always seems to be a long line waiting to get in. Highly recommend! read more

Meh.... I was told I had to go to Corkys when I'm in Tennessee. Sadly, the ribs were dry and overrated. I enjoyed Jim and Nicks much more.

Great bbq and they do great with big groups. Service is very attentive. I work I'd certainly recommend others to check out Corky's if your in Memphis. read more

The McDonald's of Memphis BBQ.Tastes just like the McRib. Nothing special. Worst BBQ in Memphis. It's like you are in Nashville or something. Hard pass. read more

Corky's BBQ is very overrated!! Ordered sampler of ribs, turkey and chicken. Server came back and told us they were all out of chicken. Everyone at our table of eight had ordered chicken. Taste was average and service below average. This place isn't worth it! read more

Amazing food. The staff was stretched too thin but the food made up for any issues we had with service. DELICIOUS

Stopped in today and tried the rib/pork combo. Ribs were a little dry and a little too much salt for my taste. Pork was much better. Fries and beans were good. A little overpriced but service was solid. Wanted to get a pie to go cause I can't get them in stores in GA anymore, but would not travel well. All in all decent, but I didn't want to go downtown for the best ribs on earth. read more

The Corky's on Poplar is WAY better than this one. The meat just didn't taste the same and it didn't have that same slow-cooked flavor. Everything was pretty bland. Maybe it was because it was super busy that night and they were trying to keep up with the volume, but the food really suffered if that was the case. The next time I'm in Memphis, I'm going to the original on Poplar even if it means going 30 minutes out of our way. read more

We LOVE Corky's BBQ, both dining in and taking home. The BBQ sauce is spicy and tasty and the portions are big and great for sharing. I've never had anything I didn't like and I especially love their beer. The bartenders and servers are friendly and helpful and create an overall enjoyable experience. Corky's is one of my favorite bbq spots in the south:) read more

Only reason for one star is the servers were nice and the lemon ice cake was pretty good. The ribs were absolutely horrible. Dry, lukewarm, pink centered and undercooked?! I took a few bites and still feel Ill. Sides equally were barely edible. Business client told me they will select dinner next time. His bbq chicken was described as horrible as were the sides. Dinner rolls were greasy and had a strange taste. These glowing reviews have to be from the past? Hard to fathom. read more

I generally prefer Rdvs but Corkys is always good and very consistent. The staff there is always more pleasant than the folks at Rdvs as well in all honesty. Always good to be able to ship to folks who don't live in Memphis, I think Corkys does that best out of all the choices we have here in BBQ heaven. read more

I was extremely disappointed with our meal tonight. Brought my boys here after bragging about a prior experience. However, all three of us were unhappy. Our waitress was great and the rolls were fabulous! (The only reasons they got 2 stars instead of one. The pulled pork sandwich was bland, the ribs tasted like flavored saw dust and the potato salad tasted old. read more

It's the first time we've eaten at corkys. We really liked the pulled pork. But the smoked turkey left something to be desired. Baked beans, just ok. Warm bread, delish! Potato saad is rich and coleslaw is good,. Banana pudding is smooth and everything southern banana pudding should be! read more

Ribs to dry and hard to bite out of. Way over seasoned and all together pretty pricy. I've been to Central BBQ and would recommend that one over this anytime read more

So I'm writing this while hangry (angry because I'm hungry). So I may be a little biased, but I ordered online at 5pm for a 5:30 pickup. Showed up at 5:40 and it wasn't ready. It's now 20min later and still no food. I didn't order anything complicated. This better be good BBQ because this may be my first and last experience here! BTW I wrote this review while waiting for my food :-( read more

I have had much better in the past from Corky's. I have been going there since it opened, however the last 2 visits I have noticed that the food is overcooked and dry. I had the chicken dinner last night and the only part that was moist was the dark meat. The breast was so dry that it was inedible. I had one of my husbands ribs (wet) and it too was really dry, the meat, that is. I pick up at the drive through and I noticed last night that the sign is peeling. I haven't been inside in years so I don't know how it is now but it was very clean last time I was there. read more

Really basic BBQ. They talk about having so many awards for the best BBQ. I don't know what is so great! Started the meal off with 2 drinks and there onion loaf. The onion loaf is pretty good and the side sauce is so good. My coke however was served to me in a glass that still had lipstick on it from whoever used it last. (That is a deduction of a star for me!) We got the full slab for two and it was nothing special. The Cole slaw wasn't fresh and the baked beans are just plain baked beans with nothing added. So the ribs.... I have no clue how it happened but half the slab was so dry that we had to saturate it in bbq sauce and the other half was actually a bit under cooked. I was wanting meat that fell off the bone but was greatly disappointed. Again, nothing special here when it comes to bbq or customer service. read more

Very good ribs for two, pulled pork, beans and slaw. One of my favorite places to eat in Memphis.

Very dissapointed! When we went inside to be seated my wife and I were immediately seated to a booth, but there were large drops of water (like someone had spilled a drink) in the seat. We pointed that out so he moves us to another table in which there was still residue on the table top and seats from the previous customers (still had chunks of food and water circles from sweating glasses on the table). So he moved us to another table. It too had pieces of food still on the table top. At least it wasn't wet so we settled for that table. At that time we were the only 2 people ordering food. There were 2 other families inside, but they had finished eating. I ordered the Pulled Pork Plate (with mashed potatoes and spaghetti) and my wife ordered the Smoked Turkey Plate (with Cole slaw and spaghetti). Both of these meals with sides are already cooked. It takes 5 minutes to scoop it out and bring to the table. It took over 30 minutes for us to get our food!!! While we were waiting for our food another couple came in and AGAIN they tried to seat their guest in the WET booths next to us. They complained of the same problem (puddles of water on seat cushions). This time they wiped the seat off but MISSED the spot where the water was (right where you sit down). So the lady took some napkins and dried the seat herself and then stuffed them in the guy's hands and remarked "is that the best you people can do?" The bad part about waiting for 30+ minutes to get your food is that it really gives you time to look around (especially when a place is empty). The entire place was covered in a solid layer of dust!! There were cob webs all over the decorations hanging from the ceiling. The entire place had a musty smell. The chandeliers hanging over each dining table had little black specs (fly feces) all over them. When we FINALLY get our food it is tough. Pulled pork is supposed to melt in your mouth. I ate some reheated (in a microwave oven) pulled pork from Memphis BBQ just 5 days prior to this that was 5 times juicier and 10 times more tender than what i had from Corky's (that was supposedly fresh). Even worse, the bowl my BBQ Spaghetti came in was cracked all the way through and had food stains inside the crack (harboring bacteria)! This is evident by the reddish/Brown/irregular streak/fault line that you can see running 1/3rd of the way across the bottom of the bowl. Needless to say, We will never eat at Corky's again especially since I just recovered from food poisoning while on the road 2 weeks ago! read more

Best peach cobbler my sisters and I have ever tasted! I'm so mad I didn't bring more cobbler back to Virginia. Is there anyway to get the recipe? Is it available online? read more

I've seen Corky's on television and in stores but never had a chance to visit a store. So glad we made time when we were in Memphis. Some of the best BBQ I've had recently. And I'm a BBQ snob and never praise BBQ lightly. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Corkys is up toward the top for Bar B Q with me, and I am quite possibly the pickiest Bar B Q eater there is. I have tried quite a few things off of their menu and I have liked everything I have tried. There are a few places in Memphis above Corkys, obviously, but they are really good. read more

I just had dinner at Corky's for the first time. The staff was really pleasant and the service was quick. I was not impressed with the BBQ at all. I'd say it was very, very average. With places like the Commissary and Rendezvous so close by, I'm surprised that the quality is so lacking. Memphis has a rich history of amazing BBQ. Even though Corky's is a chain, I expected more being in a city with so many other excellent places. read more

Mistake ordering online for takeout. Put order in at 5:30. Says be ready at 6:40, which mind you is over hour after order. Arrive at destination to pick up orders 6:30. Suppose it will be ready by 6:40 as said but was told be about 10 minutes just got order. How? Why? Anyway guess I showed up early enough so I could get on time. Think paid far too much to just gotten the order an hour later. read more

Poor customer service and the operation is run poorly. I ordered over $160 worth of food online for a family gathering. I received an email with instructions of which prepaid spot to park in and to text Corkys to a certain number when I arrived. I did and waited and waited. There was a guy in the truck next to me who was there before me and I saw him go in and come out with a large box of food. He told me he had been waiting for 45 minutes and he didn't think they were even checking the curbside orders. So I went in, and they could not find more order. I showed the manager my confirmation email and he was able to look up my order. He apologized and said he could have it ready in a few minutes. Of course, a few minutes was over 30 minutes. He brought out my order but didn't offer a discount or gift card or even say he threw in something extra for the total inconvenience. Additionally, I get home and a pint of beans and a pint of coleslaw are missing from my order. This was a very poor customer experience. I will find another place to take my business that appreciates it; and if they make a mistake they make an effort to make it right. Plus I had prepaid a $10 tip because it was supposed to be curbside and I assumed things would go well and they would deserve a tip. I called once I noticed the missing food and said I at least wanted my tip refunded. He told me they use a third party service for online orders so I would probably have to contact them but he would take my information and give it to his GM from the poplar location but he was sure he would tell me the same thing. read more

Great food, great service, and some of the best BBQ in the M-town. Oh, and do yourself a favor and try going Wednesday for the lunch buffet from 11-2. read more

This was our first experience with Memphis BBQ, but it will not be our last. Based on the recommendations of our waitress, we tried some BBQ nachos. These were delicious! I would never have thought it, but the super smokey pork, with the BBQ sauce, nacho cheese and jalapenos made for a delicious combination. My only issue was that the chips seemed a little stale. We split a full rack of ribs-they were falling of the bone, just like they should. Their BBQ sauces (we got the dry ribs but added our own sauce off the table) were good, but still left something to be desired. The "Hot" version wasn't really hot at all and tasted strongly of ketchup. That being said, we'll be back, I'm sure. read more

Never ate inside of this location. But because of reviews, i tried the baked potato. IT WAS GREAT!! they forgot the sour cream, but it didn't matter. There was pulled pork for days. I couldn't finish it all. I will definitely go back again. read more

Been eating BBQ my whole life so I think i can say without a doubt that Corky's has the best bbq spud i've ever had in my life. I have them add grilled mushrooms and sometimes onion and green pepper stir fry vegetables under the meat and cheese dip. read more

I don't often give five stars but their customer service definitely earned it! I placed an order online for two Delta catfish platters with fries and a sweet tea at the Cordova location, or so I thought. After hitting submit and getting the confirmation for my order and payment I realized I had ordered at the Poplar location. I called the Poplar location and explained what happened. Even though it was my error they took care of it. The Poplar location called the Cordova location and transferred my order and payment, my food was still ready at the estimated time, and the staff at the drive through window let me pick up my order at the window. Everyone I encountered at both restaurants were, friendly, understanding, and most of all, accommodating. It is not often that I bare witness to true customer service in Memphis. It is obviously part of the culture at Corky's. When giving reviews I evaluate the entire experience not just the food and Corky's scored high in all aspects of this visit. I'm not a huge fan of their bbq but their catfish is AWESOME! Well seasoned, cooked to perfection, and real US farm raised catfish (not the Vietnamese imposter Swai). This is my go to spot when I have a hankering for catfish and next time I'll call the order in so I make sure I'm ordering at the right location. read more

A chain, though still some of the best BBQ in Memphis (very consistent). And being one of the best BBQ joints in Memphis means that this is some exceptional BBQ. This is very straight-forward, and don't expect much more than BBQ, but what else do you really need? read more

When I want to pig out lol this my spot. The potato salad is die for and the baked beans omg...i mix my potato salad and beans together. My favorite combination! The ribs are sooooo tender like it falls from the bones. No need to suck the bone clean...its already done. So thank Corky for the grand jesture. read more

As a native born Eastern North Carolinian, I grew up eating great vinegar barbecue. My experience at Corky's this past weekend was not my first and I hope it won't be my last. I dined on the wet rib and pork platter. Very sweet and tasty. The cole slaw was just right, not dry nor overly sweet. Corky's is a must for barbecue lover's read more

I ordered the bbq nachos through uber eats. I've had them before at the corkys downtown and they were awesome and plentiful. I ordered them here and they were horrible. Wasn't enough chicken and it lacked toppings. You want great nachos, DONT go here. Go to the midtown or downtown location. read more

The hot rolls are the perfect entrance to the awesomeness that awaits with dinner! The service was super friendly!!

Great pulled pork. If you can make it on Wednesdays for the buffet you're in for a real treat.

I was at the original during a cross country trip. I stopped by here because I heard this was the BEST B-B-Q. I had the dry rub baby backs. Now, I'm no B-B-Q rib specialist, and I'm not use to the dry stuff, so I did not really like it. It was good, but the hype might have tainted my expectations. I did not get a chance to revisit this place since I was just passing through, so can't say anything about their other ribs. The staff was great. Smiles and southern hospitality all around. I felt very comfortable here being the only Asian fellow as far as the eyes can see. I think if I acquire the taste for dry-rub ribs this place would have been better. Everyone in the place seem to be having a great time. read more

Rib's moist, nice smoke line, good rub. Sauce ok. nice place, clean, attentive wait staff. we sat in the Elvis room. Sides were good.

The ribs here are always great !! They put Rendezvous to shame! ( if you are ever in Memphis don't waste your time or money in that overpriced underwhelming place) Corky's is my go to BBQ place when I am in Memphis. Their rub is simply amazing and quite unique. read more