One & Only BBQ
Timber Creek, Cordova
Restaurant in Cordova, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
One & Only BBQ is a practical Cordova pick for casual barbecue, especially when timing flexibility matters more than a formal dining room. Choose it for family meals, relaxed celebrations, or an easy comfort-food stop; look elsewhere if the night needs a quieter room, listed pricing, or a more defined special-occasion format.
About One & Only BBQ
One & Only BBQ is a Cordova dining option. It is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM and has a casual dress code. If you are comparing it with options such as Petals of a Peony or Sake VS Tekila, use these details to decide whether it fits the timing and tone of your meal.
The restaurant is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM, which can make it easier to fit around weekend plans, errands, or a group schedule. It does not feature a fixed tasting format, chef-led menu, or detailed service style, so treat this as a flexible casual meal rather than a destination built around a specific progression.
Choose it for casual celebration energy, not a formal night out
The restaurant should be approached as a casual Cordova stop, not a formal special-occasion dining room. That can be useful if the group wants an easy plan and casual dress. It is less clearly suited to occasions where a formal service style, dress expectation, or detailed menu format is important.
If the plan is relaxed and practical, the hours and casual dress code are the main reasons to consider it. If ambiance, menu format, or service style carry more weight, compare it with Green Bamboo, Petals of a Peony, Sake VS Tekila, or other dining options before committing.
Use it as the easy casual slot in a Cordova plan
The decision is simple: go when the group wants flexible timing, casual dress, a low-friction meal in Cordova. Skip it when the priority is a clearly priced upscale experience, a chef-driven menu, or a long sit-down dinner with a defined formal dress expectation, as the restaurant does not offer those details. For broader planning, keep the full Cordova restaurants guide nearby, use the Cordova hotels guide, Cordova bars guide, Cordova wineries guide, Cordova experiences guide if the meal sits inside a larger trip.
Planning details
- Location
- 153 Timber Creek Dr, Cordova, TN 38018
- Website
- oneandonlybbq.com
- Phone
- +19012758450
The take
The Take
The Vibe
One & Only BBQ reads like a suburban chapter of Memphis barbecue culture: practical, unpretentious and deeply rooted in regional technique. The write-up emphasizes wood smoke and low-and-slow cooking more than décor, so the restaurant presents as a casual, classic neighborhood spot where comfort and flavor matter above all. Located in a strip-mall setting on Timber Creek Drive, it fits the kind of everyday joint locals rely on for straightforward plates of ribs, brisket and pulled pork. The tone is welcoming and warm rather than flashy, built on culinary tradition rather than on ambiance-driven flourishes.
Best For
This is a place people turn to for reliable, family-oriented barbecue rather than a destination for fine dining or a date-night scene. The copy explicitly notes that it 'feeds families on a Tuesday night' and draws weekend visitors, so it suits family dinners, casual get-togethers and group meals where the focus is the smoked meat. Expect a relaxed, conversational atmosphere in the suburban strip-mall setting; it’s the kind of restaurant you visit for a satisfying, meat-forward dinner rather than for views or a stylized interior.
Ordering Tips
Ordering here centers on classic Memphis-style BBQ fundamentals. The description highlights pork ribs as the regional anchor and notes that sauce is traditionally served on the side, so try the dry-rubbed, slow-smoked ribs with sauce alongside to taste both approaches. The menu’s signatures — beef brisket, ribs, pulled pork and fried chicken wings — reflect low-and-slow techniques and wood smoke influence; plan a combination of meats for sharing if you’re with family or friends. Stick to the smoke-forward items to experience what the write-up emphasizes most.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and welcoming barbecue joint atmosphere with a casual, family-friendly feel.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- beef brisket
- ribs
- pulled pork
- fried chicken wings
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
Choose Petals of a Peony if the group wants a clearer $$ Chinese option and a meal that reads more like dinner out than a barbecue stop.
Try Sake VS Tekila or Green Bamboo when cuisine variety or a different room feel matters more than barbecue.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
One & Only BBQ is the easier casual choice if the group wants barbecue and a low-pressure meal. Petals of a Peony is the clearer alternative when Chinese food and a $$ price signal help the group plan spend in advance. For a date or celebration where the room matters more than the cuisine, start with Petals of a Peony before choosing barbecue.
Green Bamboo and Sake VS Tekila are better cross-shops when the table is split on cuisine or wants something beyond barbecue. One & Only BBQ makes more sense for comfort-food certainty and easier timing; those peers make more sense when variety, ambiance, or a more dinner-oriented feel is the priority.
Coastal Fish Company and Uncle Goyo's sit outside the immediate Cordova set, so use them when the meal is worth a wider drive. For a simple Cordova plan, One & Only BBQ is the lower-friction call; for a more polished outing, widen the search.
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Compare One & Only BBQ
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| One & Only BBQ | Cordova | ; | No published awards |
| Green Bamboo | Cordova | ; | No published awards |
| Coastal Fish Company | Memphis | ; | No published awards |
| Uncle Goyo's | Germantown | ; | No published awards |
| Petals of a Peony | Cordova | $$ · Chinese | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Sake VS Tekila | Cordova | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at One & Only BBQ?
Check the current menu when you arrive. One & Only BBQ is in Cordova, open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM, has a casual dress code.
Can I eat at the bar at One & Only BBQ?
Do not count on bar seating. There is no bar setup, so treat One & Only BBQ as a casual Cordova dining option unless the room layout indicates otherwise on arrival.
How far ahead should I book One & Only BBQ?
A specific booking policy is not stated. One & Only BBQ is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM, which gives it a flexible window for a casual Cordova meal.
What are alternatives to One & Only BBQ?
For other dining options, compare One & Only BBQ with Green Bamboo, Uncle Goyo's, Petals of a Peony, Sake VS Tekila, or Coastal Fish Company depending on the kind of meal your group wants.
Is One & Only BBQ good for a special occasion?
Use it for an easy, casual celebration rather than a formal occasion. The daily 10 AM–10 PM hours and casual dress code make it practical for flexible schedules, but the restaurant does not offer a formal service style or special-occasion format.
