Our dining is now Open! Our founder Don Pelts envisioned a BBQ joint that served authentic Memphis BBQ in a laid-back setting. In 1984, he found the perfect location, and the rest is Memphis history. The Pelts family lives and breathes Corky’s. That dedication resonates in each rack of ribs we take off the pit and every pork shoulder we pull. We just want you and your family to enjoy our life’s work.
All our meats are slow-cooked the old-fashioned way over hickory and charcoal. Each slab of ribs is trimmed to our strict specifications, and every pork shoulder is hand-pulled. Roll up your sleeves and dig in to some of the best BBQ in the world.
Local BBQ chain serving hickory-smoked ribs & comfort sides in a folksy space with a vintage feel. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5259 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: (901) 685-9744
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Hours
| Sunday |
10:45 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10:45 AM–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
10:45 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
10:45 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday |
10:45 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday |
10:45 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday |
10:45 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
PB Pablo
Shout out to Corky’s Ribs & BBQ. Just spent a week in Memphis and came here twice it was so good! First visit I had the pulled pork dinner. Second visit I had 1/3 rack w dry rub (perfectly cooked), twice-baked potato salad (wish I had this recipe), and a delicious peach cobbler.
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Gabriel Stevens
The food was amazing. Getting the ribs half and half (half wet and half dry) was a great option to try both styles, and both were great! The dry rub on the ribs was by far my favorite. They sell the sauce and dry rub in the store. When we went, they were completely out of the original dry rub to buy, showing how great it must be in store as well as for your own recipe! I would highly recommend this place to those traveling through Memphis as it was the best ribs I’ve ever had!
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Natalie Sharp
Indoor and outdoor seating plus a drive-thru. Corky’s was busy but service was quick and our server was amazing. The Memphis style sauce was a hit with everyone. Nice casual place to stop for a bite!
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Amy Gay
The hostess and our waiter were extraordinary. We knew it was gonna be a great experience just from their awesome, positive attitudes. The food was excellent. The ribs were the best we have ever had, so tender, flavorful and moist. The tea was southern sweet. We loved it all!
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MC
Everything was delicious … Except the chicken. The pulled chicken was DRY as leather. Over all was an excellent experience.
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Shane Lambert
Staff were very friendly. Our server was amazing. Food was very good. Dry rub on my ribs was delish and brisket was tasty. Baked beans were good as well as the seasoned fries.
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Olympus_Travel
Full slab 1/2 and 1/2 was delicious. Dry rub side was tender and moist and the dry rub hits! Wet side was Smokey and juicy and tender! Great smoke and bark on the ribs! Sides were great aswell. Smoked wings with that ranch!! Can’t beat em’. Smokey, big,juicy and great tooth feel to them! Great atmosphere and good vibes with the music!
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Jenny Boyke
Overall great experience. Friendly staff. We didn’t care for the brisket since it was overcooked and dry, the waitress didn’t charge us for it. The catfish was amazing!
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Chase M.
Worth the hype. Went with my dad, who hadn’t been in 20 years, and he teared up he was so happy. Get the ribs, wet!
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Daphne Gulley
Was in Memphis for business and was warned about Memphis bbq, but decided to try it out for myself. I should have paid attention and heeded the warnings. The brisket didn’t look done and tasted spoiled. I left a half of slab of ribs on my plate. The green beans tasted like they had vinegar in them and the twice baked potato salad tasted spoil. Not my favorite at all.
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