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    Corky's BBQ

    3.7 (329 reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 9:00 pm

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    CORKY'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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!!!

    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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    Enjoyed my meal. Had pulled pork sandwich meal. Tender and delicious. I will be back. I want to try each of the barbecue sauces

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    2 years ago

    I love Corky's so much! Will always be my favorite bbq!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always hot and fresh!

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    2 years ago

    My Baby and I love the food our server and Kudos to our waitress. Nimon and Mary Willis.

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    Great food and great customer service. My favorite is the catfish. But I also like the half chicken and the sides are good too.

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    2 years ago

    Quick service, great food! Location could be better for me but overall I'm very satisfied !

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    Thank you Aaron, we are glad you enjoyed it!

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    4 years ago

    Love this place! Food is always great and Custer service is A1 all locations are the same!

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    2 years ago

    The best food ever. I love the bbq it's the best thing ever. The bannna pudding is the best. Go here

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    Thank you Ryan! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed everything.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and fast friendly service at Corky's Cordova! The Catfish is as yummy as the BBQ! And don't forget to try the delicious Tamales!!

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    Great overall experience and food was excellent!!! Great buffet on Wednesday. I am coming every week for the food. The sausage is to die for

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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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