CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ in Brentwood, TN

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Telephone:	+1 615-373-1020
Website:	www.corkysbrentwood.com
Address:	100 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN, 37027
Categories:	Barbeque American (Traditional) Caterers

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Delivery	Yes
Take-out	Yes
Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Accepts Apple Pay	No
Good For	Lunch
Parking	Private Lot
Bike Parking	Yes
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes

Good for Groups	Yes
Attire	Casual
Ambience	Casual
Noise Level	Average
Alcohol	Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating	No
Wi-Fi	Free
Has TV	Yes
Waiter Service	Yes
Caters	Yes

Today

Today	11:00 am – 9:00 pm Open now
Local time (Brentwood)	7:41 PM Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Business hours

Monday	11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday	11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday	11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday	11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday	11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday	11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday	11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

At Corky’s, serving the world’s finest hickory — smoked ribs and BBQ is more than just a commitment, it’s an ongoing legacy of greatness. Corky’s Ribs and BBQ is hand rubbed with their special recipe dry shake, or hand basted with their world famous BBQ sauce, and smoked for 18 hours to seal in the succulence of the Memphis born recipe that is known and loved around the world!

That matchless Memphis heritage of unique flavorings comes alive with each and every mouth watering bite! You’ll swear that Beale street is just around the corner and that Corky’s is right smack in the middle of «Hog Heaven».

History

Established in 1994.

In 1984 Corky’s became a reality in Memphis, TN. It is designed as a small cozy place with old barn wood walls, lots of neon, polished brass, interior aged brick, ceiling fans, servers in bow ties and white shirts, and of course piping in all the great music hits of the 50’s and 60’s. Corky’s BBQ opened in Brentwood in 1994 perpetuating this great Memphis tradition!

Meet the Manager

Travis Edenfield E.

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20 reviews of CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ

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Julius N.

Place rating: 1
New Orleans, LA

The ribs were horrible! We had the combination rub and half sauce and found them tasteless if you didn’t spatter with sauce, you would think you were eating card board. They put the rub and sauce on after completely cooking, thus why they have no taste. Don’t bother!

Jordan H.

Place rating: 3
Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Pretty good service and food. There is also live music some nights!

Jason E.

Place rating: 5
Springfield, IL

Great place, new favorite bbq in Nashville area. I recommend the combo rib platter. Their homemade sauces are to die for! I bought some to take home for friends.

Clay F.

Place rating: 5
Delaware, OH

We were referred to this restaurant and my wife and I loved it from the smell when we walked in! The Ribs were fantastic and the fried okra was as good as my Mom’s! A must have is the Banana Pudding!!! Everything was Delicious!!!

Y F.

Place rating: 5
Atlanta, GA

I wasn’t sure how it would compare to Memphis Corky’s but wow, tasty ribs. Always go for dry rub and add sauce if you like. Meat was fall off bone, but very lean, they truly make the best ribs. Service was very nice, they were not very busy when I went.

Beth M.

Place rating: 4
Vero Beach, FL

I’m not normally a BBQ lover but I figured «when in Rome»… Anyway had the pulled chicken sandwich, fries and Mac and cheese. The sandwich was really good. Good flavor and just the right amount of BBQ sauce. Fries were average and the Mac and cheese was great. All in all, I was pleased!

Pamela R.

Place rating: 5
Panama City Beach, FL

A taste of home! I grew up in Memphis but now live in FL. I was excited to spot this Corky’s during my visit to Nashville. I was on a tight schedule so I only hit the drive-thru. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich. It was delicious! The meat was tender, juicy, hot and smoky. It comes topped with coleslaw and sauce just like I like it. Actually, it was so good, I stopped on my way out of town this morning and grabbed another one for the road!

Aaron B.

Place rating: 5
Independence, KY

My husband and I visited on Saturday night and the food and service were excellent. Our server (I believe his name was Jamal but it could’ve been Jamar) was so sweet and friendly and served as host bus boy and server. My husband left his credit card in the restaurant and he ran to the parking lot to return it! I had the brisket and my husband had the pulled pork; both were outstanding as were the key lime pie and peach cobbler. Highly recommend

Janett L.

Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA

Delishious!
I’m a Georgia girl so I know what a fried green tomato should taste like and they got it down! The catfish was also AMAZING! If your looking for some southern comfort, that does not come in a bottle, look no further!

Gene J.

Place rating: 5
Franklin, TN

I’ve been to Corky’s many times through the years and have yet to be disappointed! Oddly enough, my favorite food is their Italian spaghetti and salad! Best around!

Jane H.

Place rating: 4
Nashville, TN

Love the ribs, both dry and wet rub. Sides are fair except for the tasty pork and beans. Next best to Martins!

James S.

Place rating: 3
Nashville, TN

Great barbecue, for sure. I especially like the beef brisket, and the pork is real good, too. I ordered tamales as a side, and they were unexpectedly huge and covered with chili. Could be a small meal.
The onion loaf was a steaming hot mess, literally. I tried pulling them apart with my hands and all the coating crumbled off, leaving me holding a wet, limp piece of onion. Fork, same thing. Knife didn’t work because the basket’s mesh bottom wouldn’t give a clean cut. I was left with a pile of crumbled coating mixed with limp onion pieces, and I’d need a spoon to eat it. From now on I’ll stick to the basics — barbecue and tater salad and beans.

Frank K.

Place rating: 1
Saint Paul, MN

I will never be eating here again. While the service was acceptable, the quality of the food was not. I was violently ill the entire evening after having eaten here. I know it was this place because it’s the only place I ate at the entire day, or the next for that matter, as it took me two days to fully recover. The culprit was undercooked meat, which I made the mistake of not checking.

Hollie H.

Place rating: 1
Trenton, MO

I was really looking forward to some TN BBQ as I am traveling from KC. I placed my order through Unilocal and a hour later nothing came. I called the number that was sent in my «confirmation» email and the gentleman I talked to from DoorStep Delivery said the order had been cancelled due to it being ordered through Unilocal.I had never been notified. I called Corky’s and spoke with OJ a manager who told me that there was really nothing he could do. He offered me nothing for my wasted time and told me that I would have to order through DD again.
I love Unilocal,I use it all the time when traveling.
I guess Corky’s managers should be aware of who they contract to do their deliveries. As OJ stated to me, «This is all new to me too.»
Severely disgusted with Corky’s lack of trying to fix a problem with their process.

Andi B.

Place rating: 5
Hermitage, TN

Great, upbeat customer service. Good food, a little pricey. We added the ¼ rack of ribs for $ 4 and it was the size of a half rack. Very fresh… we will be back very soon… bad location, I always forget that it’s there!

Karen P.

Place rating: 4
Chesterfield, MO

I always compare the ribs I eat to Pappy’s in St. Louis and so far nothing compares, but Corky’s corn & cornbread were delicious as was the pulled pork and buttered/grilled bun. What a great surprise when $ 6 was taken off our bill for Father’s Day!

Vin R.

Place rating: 4
Columbus, OH

I’m sure there are lots of hole in the wall places in Nashville that are on a whole other level, but for this barbecue dilettante, Corky’s is good enough.
Lots of options for carnivores vores and omnivores and kid friendly, too.

Hart P.

Place rating: 4
Gallatin, TN

We enjoy gathering here with family. Their BBQ is good and has its own unique flavor. We also enjoy this location because it has local songwriters. (We do ask to sit away from the speakers.)

Deborah H.

Place rating: 2
Washington, DC

On the the risk of being too obvious, terrible place for non-meat eaters (rest of my family was having a pre-bar mitzvah pork fest). I ordered the veggie platter and every item, save the spiced apples, was laced with pork. The rest of my party was pleased with their meals and the bread basket, a mix of rolls and cornbread, was enjoyed by all.

Andy H.

Place rating: 4
Livermore, CA

Very surprised by my experience here. I had not expected to find a warm and inviting sit down restaurant with good BBQ and good service.
Good selection on the menu, and I opted for a lunch portion of the pulled pork sandwich, greens, and $ 4 side of ribs. All of it was better than most BBQ joints and made we want to come back and try more menu items.
Also, soliciting me to take a to go cup of my sweet tea added a star, nice touch.

CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ

Brentwood, United States