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    Corky's BBQ

    3.7 (336 reviews)
    Open 10:45 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Piece of "pulled pork"

    We ordered a pulled pork hamburger and chicken baked potato. The burger, if you c an call it pulled, lacked taste and the only thing pulled was my wallet. The chicken potato, wow. My wife couldn't eat it. Pieces of black potato in it, the waiter said it was skin, tell that to a person who has cooked all her life, and knows a bad potato when she sees it. NOT GOING BACK EVER!

    Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Seasoned Fries, and grits
    Natasha M.

    My date and I received exceptional service on a Thursday evening. We shared a Captain Don's Dinner. The brisket was ok, I liked the ribs, the pulled chicken and pork were good. No notes on the sides of baked beans, slaw, grits, and crispy fries. I went for the convenient location and service.

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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.

    Worst experience at Corkys in 20 years. Extremely over staffed and business was extremely slow. Yet customer service was insanely terrible as well as the food. Cheese Fires were cold to the touch. The catfish ordered crispy was extremely cold and shriveled. Had to wait forever for the food. Forever to pay and leave. And every table with different servers experienced the same thing. Phone just kept ringing constantly with no answer. Close the doors!!!

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    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!

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

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    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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    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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    Overall great experience, the food was fast and delicious, our server Cameron was incredible with immaculate service

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    Just found this place and I am so impressed! The food is wonderful! Waiter was very friendly, very nice inside

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    Amazing food, great price for food and super kind staff! Highly recommend Corky's in Cordova.

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    Food was delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was delightful. The music was from my era. Great Job Corky's!

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    Great drive thru experience! Friendly and quick service. Food was delicious! Will be back soon!

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    Thanks Jodi, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed everything!

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    In and out quickly. Order was 100% correct and tasty. Also the person at the drive thru was super friendly.

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    Corky's has a new quesadilla i got the one with chicken and it was the best quesadilla I have had in a while

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    Cokrky's BBQ is always the best. I love the new BBQ nachos. Today I'm trying the BBQ quesadilla and it was delicious as well.

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    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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    Was in Memphis and this place was close to my hotel so decided to give it a try. Was not…read moredisappointed. The ribs with the dry rub were fall off the bone tender. Throughly enjoyed. The cheese and sausage appetizer was good but a little disjointed. It was pieces of cheese with a sausage. All of it very good but just sort of like two different things put on the same plate. I never usually eat much of the rolls or bread but I must say I ate all 4 rolls I was given as they fantastic. You have to like soft rolls but if you do they must be tried. Had a piece of cornbread with the ribs and that was also very good. Was sitting and the bar and was not familiar with some of the local beers. The bartender made a few recommendations and let me taste them first. Not overly expensive and a very enjoyable meal. If I am back in Memphis will definitely go back. Just a casual bbq place that is worthy of 5 stars.

    Having a full bbq joint via a drive thru is a dangerous luxury. But I tried it any way! I'm glad I…read moredid. The beans were sweet and saucy. The Mac and cheese was delicious and the brisket was good. I didn't have high expectations for the brisket (it's not Texas) but I was pleasantly surprised. The rolls were soft and flaky and the lemonade wasn't too sweet. It's dangerous having a drive through of good bbq! The service was good for a drive through and I'll have to go back to test the ambiance

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    Let me tell ya...Patrick and his team were rockstars!! I needed a last minute catering order for an…read moreaccount with 40 people....they had it ready and in the car in 20 minutes. His entire team jumped in to get me taken care of! The Food was fantastic! I received so many compliments and comments about how it's the best BBQ in Memphis. I thought some of the employees were going to lick the Mac and cheese pan. Top notch service and food guys! Thank you!

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    Ah... this was just so freakin' good. And done so well. I don't know why there's not like a hundred…read morepeople waiting in line to eat at this place. Sure, I'd like to keep it a secret, so I can get my food fast. But being the great Yelper that I am, here's my gift to you... This food truck in this little food truck area in Cordova has the best grilled beef and pork I've had this year... and is now the newest member of my top 10 list... There I've said it. I don't know what's going on with Memphis and why we have such great food across so many different cultures. But I'm loving it... You won't find better Venezuelan food in any city in the U.S... The meat is roasting outside on a rotating spit, putting off such aromas... there's a bit of a wait, but that's what happens when you're maming wonderful things. The music is blasting, folks are happy, the service is friendly... They may only be open on the weekend for now... but trust me, this is a food truck that's ready for prime time... You're welcome.

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