CorkScrew BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Spring ·
Michelin-starred BBQ: brisket, ribs, sausage, sides, cobbler
Michelin-starred BBQ: brisket, ribs, sausage, sides, cobbler
"Retained its Michelin star from 2024; in the Guide, one star signifies 'High-quality cooking, worth a stop.'" - H. Drew Blackburn
"Corkscrew’s menu might come off as boring if the brisket weren't head and shoulders above any other spot in town. It's smoked using red oak (not the usual choice), and biting into it feels like taking a deep breath of fragrant smoke, in a very good way. The rest of the menu is plays it safe, although in this case safe means high-quality sides and technically well-executed meats. The beef-and-pork garlic sausage is perfectly snappy, the macaroni and cheese is a classic recipe with melty american cheese, and the turkey is saltwater-brined, Martha Stewart-style, which makes it taste a little like Thanksgiving. (Corkscrew also serves excellent Oak Cliff Soda from Dallas, which is a bold choice in Houston.)" - Courtney E. Smith
"Based in Spring, it joined three Austin counterparts as the four Texas barbecue spots to receive Michelin stars in 2024—the first barbecue stars in the Americas." - H. Drew Blackburn
"Located in the heart of Old Town Spring, CorkScrew BBQ is creating a lot of buzz in Texas barbecue circles. They've made a seemingly quick evolution from a catering business to an outdoor eatery and are now housed in a stand-alone building with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Spend the day strolling through the antique shops on the surrounding streets and stop into CorkScrew to get your fix. Come EARLY. Lines often form before they open. Tuesday–Saturday, 11 am until SOLD OUT." - A Civil Fox
"I observed that Corkscrew BBQ was named one of the six Houston‑area restaurants to receive a Michelin star at the inaugural Texas ceremony." - Eater Staff
