Has anyone eaten at the Destin Commissary? You will get a taste of one of Memphis' finest barbecue places. It was opened by the same people that own and run the Germantown Commissary here. I was never so stunned by the actual lack of barbecue at Sonny's BBQ on Panama City Beach Parkway. What we ended up with was paper thin slices of what was supposed to be beef barbecue on a bun with nothing on it. No slaw was included, had to pay extra for that and no sauce on the sandwich either. Their website does state they have pulled pork but it is not good without BBQ sauce and slaw on top. That makes the BBQ. Don't eat pork though!
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Beach Fanatic
Unless they're now trying to open up a new place, Destin Commisary is no more. They sold out to the much inferior Corky's because Corky's made the owners an $$$ offer they couldn't really justify turning down. Then the quality there went massively downhill, and Corky's closed. The building is now a Mexican restaurant called La Rhumba.
I'd like to see the place reappear if they could get good staff back. No one else in the area does that kind of food as well at the reasonable prices they used to have.
I'd like to see the place reappear if they could get good staff back. No one else in the area does that kind of food as well at the reasonable prices they used to have.
Skunky
There used to be a joint on Hwy 98 in Destin called the Rib Shack we enjoyed. It was open for years and I think closed after one of the recent hurricanes. Anybody know what happened to these folks? 
I kinda liked Corky's, but I have no clue since New Orleans is THE WORST BBQ town in the south.
Which bolsters my argument that we are not southern but northern Caribbeaneers :clap_1:
I kinda liked Corky's, but I have no clue since New Orleans is THE WORST BBQ town in the south.
Which bolsters my argument that we are not southern but northern Caribbeaneers :clap_1:Beach Fanatic
Jim 'N Nick's is reasonably tasty if you want to venture into Fortress Sandestin. But you're talking $12-$17 a head for lunch with plastic silverware.
SoWal Expert
Jim 'N Nick's is reasonably tasty if you want to venture into Fortress Sandestin. But you're talking $12-$17 a head for lunch with plastic silverware.Screw that. Pig's Alley ( I think it is called) just up the street on 98, has some good bbq and nicely priced. Also, Cocoon's in Seagrove has great bbq sandwiches - probably 3/4 lb sandwich and chips for $6.
Beach Fanatic
Do they have a good bbq chicken? One of my dietary quirks is that I don't eat mammals, so ribs/pulled pork isn't my thing.
SoWal Expert
Do they have a good bbq chicken? One of my dietary quirks is that I don't eat mammals, so ribs/pulled pork isn't my thing.The chicken is great.
SoWal InsiderAuthor
So the Destin Commissary and Corkys both went out of business. Corkys ships all their ribs out of here. They have several places here in Memphis. Corkys barbecue here is some of the best you can get. Great barbecue. Don't know why it went downhill down there. There are several good barbecue places here, Showboats, Central BBQ, Tops BBQ, the Rendevous Restaurant downtown, known for their wet and dry ribs. Beachmouse, my husband and I do not eat pork either, we just eat beef. Haven't tried their barbecue chicken though. I am sure it is good.
Beach Fanatic
Screw that. Pig's Alley ( I think it is called) just up the street on 98, has some good bbq and nicely priced. Also, Cocoon's in Seagrove has great bbq sandwiches - probably 3/4 lb sandwich and chips for $6.
I second the pig's alley suggestion- best place for large takeout orders around.
Beach Fanatic
So the Destin Commissary and Corkys both went out of business. Corkys ships all their ribs out of here. They have several places here in Memphis. Corkys barbecue here is some of the best you can get. Great barbecue. Don't know why it went downhill down there. There are several good barbecue places here, Showboats, Central BBQ, Tops BBQ, the Rendevous Restaurant downtown, known for their wet and dry ribs. Beachmouse, my husband and I do not eat pork either, we just eat beef. Haven't tried their barbecue chicken though. I am sure it is good.
I heard that the Corky's in Destin was a franchise over which the original owners had very little control and that contributed to its decline. I was at the Germantown Commissary over the weekend and got some food to go, and the bag they put my food in said 'Destin Commissary' and had palm trees on it! They're using up the rest of the supplies here in Memphis now that the Destin one is over.
SoWal InsiderAuthor
I was wondering if that was the case. Alot of times it is who runs a place. It's a shame. MKH, how good is the Germantown Commissary barbecue? I am sure quite tasty! Do they have beef barbecue? We do not eat pork or seafood so we do not hit any of the tasty restaurants known for seafood when on vacation. The places are so crowded down there also, that is another reason we do not go to any of them.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
It is so hard for me to eat anyone else's ribs except my daddy's. He makes the best in the world, so I am alway's comparing eveyone's to his. None of them come close.
Beach Fanatic
I was wondering if that was the case. Alot of times it is who runs a place. It's a shame. MKH, how good is the Germantown Commissary barbecue? I am sure quite tasty! Do they have beef barbecue? We do not eat pork or seafood so we do not hit any of the tasty restaurants known for seafood when on vacation. The places are so crowded down there also, that is another reason we do not go to any of them.
I think the Germantown Commissary is the best in town, actually. I take clients to lunch there all the time. To be honest, I cannot recall if they have beef BBQ or not! I always go for the pulled pork sandwich or the ribs. A friend of mine ordered the BBQ'd shrimp once, and she said it was fantastic, too. You may have to call them or go online to see if they have beef BBQ. Not every bbq place has beef-some just focus on pork only!
Beach Fanatic
Mr. Mouse absolutely loved Destin Commissary, and he's normally insanely picky about his food. I just wish they had the 'cue contract for Memphis airport instead of Corkey's, which is okay but nothing special at that location.
Beach Fanatic
Mr. Mouse absolutely loved Destin Commissary, and he's normally insanely picky about his food. I just wish they had the 'cue contract for Memphis airport instead of Corkey's, which is okay but nothing special at that location.
Next time you in the Memphis Airport, try Neely's Interstate BBQ. I believe they are in the new area of the A concourse. I would choose them over Corky's anytime!
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