Who knew Virgil's was this good?! I've walked past this place hundreds of times and never thought to stop in. Well, I'm glad I finally did! We visited on a Friday shortly before 5 p.m. and were seated right away. Our server was wonderful from start to finish. She walked us through the menu, explained the specials, offered her personal recommendations, answered our questions, and remained attentive throughout our visit. We started with the Nachos, and these were a solid 10/10! Packed with meat and all the toppings, they were incredibly flavorful. We added a drizzle of BBQ sauce, which took them to another level. Absolutely chef's kiss! I ordered the Caesar salad with BBQ pulled chicken. The chicken was delicious, and the salad was generously portioned. They did add cheddar cheese, which wasn't really my preference, but next time I'll just ask for it on the side. Otherwise, no complaints! My friend ordered the BBQ platter with ribs and brisket, and let me tell you, those ribs were something special. They literally fell off the bone. Some of the most tender ribs I've ever had! Honestly, they're flavorful enough that you don't even need sauce. The collard greens were also delicious and made for a great side. And the sweet tea! If you enjoy authentic, freshly brewed Southern sweet tea, you'll appreciate this. It was so good! The atmosphere was another highlight. Great music, a nice bar area, and a really good overall vibe. There's also an upstairs, although we were seated on the main floor, so I'll have to check that out next time. The restaurant was clean, service was excellent, and everything made for an enjoyable experience. Overall, Virgil's definitely exceeded my expectations. Great food, generous portions, wonderful service, and a fun atmosphere. The BBQ is chef's kiss, and I'll definitely be back! Highly recommend! read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - BBQ Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

It was my first time coming here but my partner have been here a few times. I thought the food was pretty good in my opinion. We sat at the bar and we were served by Nikki ans Genevieve. They were really sweet. They asked us if we liked playing board games and we said yes. We ended up playing jenga with them. It was super fun and nerve racking at the same time. I don't like losing but we actually won. Glad we got to play and enjoy a great time. The blueberry drink they recommend was so tasty. If I go back to New York, I will definitely go visit again. I would recommend this place. read more

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Every time I come to NYC I have to stop by Virgil's BBQ. Food is always great and the wait staff is delightful. read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - Veggie tacos biscuits and hush puppies - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Like I said before we didnt eat in here so I will not give a rating. We came and sat down but they did not have the sticky wings my friend wanted so we didnt eat there. The place was clean and not full at all. Please go and try Virgils BBQ's restaurant. read more

An old favorite in midtown's theater district. Their ribs are authentic dry rub barbecue. While not "fall off the bone", that's OK because they have intense flavor and a variety of sauces to try with them. The brisket was surprisingly peppery- wasn't expecting that but good nonetheless. Sides of corn bread with maple butter, beans and sprouts, washed down with a nice IPA (or two!) and enjoyed a great experience at Virgil's. Staff and service always friendly and helpful when choosing what to eat. Nice spot before a show or just in general if you're in midtown west. read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - Half rack with baked beans and Roasted Brussel Sprouts! Darn good fixins right there!! - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Everytime I am in New York, I must stop in here to eat or just have a drink. Virgil's Real BBQ - New York Since 1994 Server - Tony, is always great and so fast with our orders. So helpful in making sure we have enough for family style eating. Long Island Iced Tea Loaded Fries Fried Chichen Fried Cat Fish - Daily Special Sides: Green Mashed Potato and Gravy Mac & Cheese Bread Love the deco, such an old fashion feeling to it. Lot of old photos showing the history of the place. This place is a must when you are in New York. read more

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Was meeting a friend to see a Broadway matinee. I have eaten here about five times but always for dinner. Wasnt really aware that they did breakfast, but decided to have breakfast until they switched the menu at 11am for lunch.. Sandra our wonderful waitress suggested a breakfast that had eggs, homefries, pancakes, sausage, bacon and toast. We shared that and then got wings and beer for lunch! Sandra made the coffee it was delicious for a BBQ spot! The breakfast was really good! The Radiant Pig IPA is my favorite from this spot!I Laurenand Joanna were amazing! They checked in on us to make sure everything was up to par! They even surprised my friend with ice-cream and candles and had the rest of the customers say happy birthday her! The staff here is amazing! The vibe is chill I will continue to return, for breakfast, lunch and dinner and happy hour! read more

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As many times as I've been to Times Square I had never been to Virgil's but I was so glad that I did! Amazing BBQ, fantastic service, and a great bar; you cannot miss with this spot. No matter if you want to come for a game day and sit at the bar by yourself or come as I did, on 2 mega buses and have a reserved corner of the restaurant for your guests. Either way you are aiming to be pleased. Our party was. served family style - passing around 2-3 plates of different meats and sides. Chicken, ribs, greens, banana pudding, mac&chz; you name it! Everything was delicious. I'm just upset I haven't visited sooner! read more

Virgil's was the best food I had during my entire trip to NYC. Overall, I was disappointed with the food in the city, but Virgil's was decent. I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and found the restaurant moderately crowded. We were greeted promptly and seated upon entry. I found the space comfortable and relaxed. Our waiter was polite and attentive. We ordered the corn bread as an appetizer. I prefer sweet cornbread versus jalapeño, so it wasn't my thing. However, my cousin is the opposite and she really enjoyed it. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, greens, and biscuit. I didn't care for the greens, but the biscuit and pulled pork was excellent. My sister had the ribs, greens, and dirty rice. She didn't like any of her food. She said the ribs had a lot of gristle. There was very little meat on the bone. I tasted the rice and agreed with her assessment. It wasn't that good. Our cousin had the chicken, mac-n-cheese, and baked beans. She liked her food. My cousin had been to Virgil's before many years ago and said this experience mirrored past ones. We all ordered dessert as well. i had the strawberry shortcake, which wasn't great. The strawberries were fresh, and I liked the whipped cream, but the "shortcake" was actually the same biscuit that was served with my meal. It wasn't sweet enough and just didn't work well. I ended up picking over the dessert, so most of it went to waste. My sister had the key lime pie which she didn't like. My cousin had the banana pudding which she enjoyed. Overall, the experience got mixed reviews, but I'd visit Virgil's again in the future for sure. The bill ended up being about $150 plus, if I recall correctly, because we ordered alcoholic beverages as well. read more

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Couldn't resist stopping in for some down home comfort food! It's such a fun environment and even nicer as it's decorated for the holidays. Our server, Tanesha answered all our questions and made suggestions. We both went for the triple pit bowls. I got the greens and grains w/ 3 meats and my friend went for the Mac & cheese w/ the 3 meats. Each was only $25! Such a bargain and lots of food. Of course you have to grab a beer with the comfort food. I grabbed a Virgil's ale while my friend went for the Nitro stout. Good eats, fun servers and happy music! read more

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Our food server was Shanique, she was very professional, quick and friendly. Our food came out at a very decent time. After ordering we ordered the special ribs and a combo platter. If someone is looking for a barbecue, will totally recommend this place. read more

I suggested dinner at Virgil's Real BBQ today, after a Broadway show with friends. This place has been around for a long time and it gives real Honky Tonk vibes. The happy hour menu was in full swing when we arrived so our table of four sampled a few things. Korean BBQ ribs were tender and flavorful but much too fatty for my liking. The popcorn shrimp served with real popcorn was tasty. Lemonade spiked with vodka and served in Mason jars was really good. My friend said her pulled pork sliders were just a bit dry. From the main menu I ordered deviled eggs sprinkled with crumbled bacon. My main course was a Caesar Salad with grilled shrimp. Everything was delicious. Our servers were very patient and let us linger which was very nice. About an hour in, we were treated to live music and we ordered another round of spiked lemonade. Our bill at the end was really low considering how much food we ordered. I plan to attend a few more Broadway shows this year, so Virgil's Real BBQ will be seeing more of me. read more

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It has been many many years since the last time I've been to New York City and Times Square. Unfortunately, my wife was sick and was not able to accompany me on this business trip . Virgil is a must stop if you're in New York City in near Time Square . They have a really good happy hour menu for food and different drinks and the food portion on the happy hour. Menu is really really good. I opted for the two selection dinner off the dinner menu and I got the two ribs and the brisket with mashed potatoes and gravy, and the smoked beans were off the wall . My appetizer was the smoked deviled eggs, which were really really good . The service was extremely friendly and helpful and really made you feel welcomed and comfortable . I had a chance to meet the manager, who is a very nice individual and tried to assist with a gift card that I had for many years ago which they no longer issue those type of cards which is not surprising. It's been at least 10+ years since we had those cards and she recommended that I called the corporate office which I will do and I appreciate her help. Thank you Food came out fairly quick and it came out hot and was well presented as you can tell in the photos they have all kinds of different foods. You cannot go wrong with anything you order. One thing that has changed over the years was that you were able to buy their barbecue sauce in jars and they no longer offer those custom jars anymore, which was a bummer because they are sauce is simply divine . They are decorated for Christmas and the inside looks very charming and it has that southern charm and when you walk in the front door, you'll be greeted by an animated grinch, which was really cool If you're looking for a good place to dine in, you're close to Times Square you need to come in to Virgil's you can't go wrong . read more

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Surprisingly great spot in Times Square for BBQ. It's a huge restaurant so plenty of room if you're coming with a large group. Our waitress Unique was amazing, she knew the menu in and out and made a bunch of great suggestions. The brisket is a must. I wasn't gonna get it, but she talked me into it along with the dirty rice. Ribs and Mac and cheese also great. The portions are huge and the prices are pretty reasonable for the area. There were a few small mix ups with the food due to the kitchen, but Unique was on top of it, and the manager even came over to check on us. They comped our dessert which was really sweet. My only comment was every dish was lukewarm, I'd have liked it a little hotter. read more

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We walked passed Virgil's and heard the songstress from outside! We walked in to the most friendly atmosphere. Welcomed byour bartender Nikki NIKKI who took out order and then game us Uno to play. It was a great way to connect with my husband and enjoy our cocktails and the live music! Thanks Nikki read more

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Great value, great drinks loaded with alcohol, great service, live country music. Everything was delicious and tender. Wide array of bbq sauces. Full bar with cocktails and I'm sure they have beer as well. Can't wait to try the desserts. Fried Oreos, pb and j cookies, and banana pudding all sounded great. The Mac and the Brussels sprouts were cooked to perfection. Mac had plenty of cheesy sauce. Pickles onions were an impeccable touch. Corn bread was yummy and a great addition. The pig out had a little bit of everything and everything was delicious. Could feed two or even three people. read more

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I was a huge fan of Virgil's over a decade ago, but moved across the country. I looked forward to my return to the restaurant today. On the positive side the service was perfectly timed and cordial. Unfortunately the food didn't come close to matching my expectations. I had the chicken and waffles and the "steak" knife could barely make it through the pretty tough chicken. Taste was pretty good, but I imagine chewing leather was pretty similar to chewing the chicken I had. I'll keep my old memories and pass on making new ones here. read more

My friend and I shared a half rack of ribs, which were tasty. It came with 2 sides, we chose the cheese grits and the brussel sprouts. Loved the brussel sprouts, cooked with lots of oil and salt. You can also choose from french fries, sweet potato tots, collard greens and more. They have 3 BBQ sauces on the table, mild, hot and jalapeno mango. I liked them all. The service was good. They have TVs all over the place with sports playing. A good choice if you're in Times Square seeing a show. read more

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Enjoyed our dinner here! The restaurant was spacious. Food was delicious! The cheddar cheese grits and nachos were my favorite! read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - Trash Ribs Cheddar Cheese Grits Texas Beef BrisketBrisket Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Fantastic BBQ and watering hole in the middle of the times Square area. Stopped here during the Knick's parade and had some really good food and drink here while cooling down in the AC. Plenty of TVs on both floors if you're there for the sports, but the food is definitely a star of the show and they have a heavy hand with the drinks. Service is a very very attentive and quick. Your drinks come out almost immediately followed by the appetizers once you put the orders in. Pretty large portion served on a wood cutting board and more than likely you will need to get some to go boxes. read more

Amazing! Great food and loved the games with Niki at the bar with General Manager Patrick! Miguel gave us a free drink coupon with appetizer - so we decided to buy more food (that we couldn't eat) for the free drinks. Great times will come back! read more

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I ordered the BBQ sandwich with potato salad, and overall the meal was pretty good. There are very limited American BBQ options in the area, so this one feels a bit touristy, which makes sense given its Times Square location. While the food was solid, it did feel overpriced for what it was. That said, the service was really good and attentive. The restaurant leans into a fun Southern theme that definitely reminds me of BBQ spots I've visited in the South. It's a decent option if you're nearby and craving BBQ. read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - BBQ Sandwich Combo - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

I stayed right across the street from Virgil's so I ordered carry-out. The place was mobbed and is each evening. I had the pulled pork sandwich. The pork must have been pulled a month before I arrived. It was dry and flavorless. The corn bread side consisted of 2 small carbohydrate discs that were dry and without any hint of corn meal. The potato salad could have come from any grocery store. That's my story! read more

Virgil's Real BBQ in Times Square did NOT disappoint! Adam and Nikkie were absolutely amazing! They greeted us immediately when we sat down at the bar, and Nikkie had such an infectious personality. She was so friendly and engaging and quickly started chatting with me and my fiancé, even asking us if we were compatible! Then she introduced us to some of the fun games they have at the bar, which you can play with her and Adam or by yourselves. And the best part? There are prizes! The winner gets to spin the Winners Wheel, with prizes ranging from $5 shots, 25% off your bill, and even a round of drinks for the bar! Now, here's where Nikkie really got us... We came in with full bellies and had absolutely NO intention of ordering food. But this woman could probably sell water to a whale! The way she described the menu had us ordering the mac and cheese meal with collard greens and our choice of meat, and THANK GOD she convinced us because that food was SO GOOD! The entire atmosphere was great, good vibes, great music, delicious food, and an amazing staff. Adam and Nikkie really made our experience special. We were visiting from Los Angeles, and honestly, that's the only sad part, I can't come here as often as I would like! If I lived in New York, I'd probably be at Virgil's all the time! If you're in Times Square and looking for good food, drinks, music, and a fun atmosphere, Virgil's is definitely a MUST VISIT! And Nikkie and Adam, thank you for making our visit so much fun! We'll definitely remember you guys! read more

Virgil's 152 W. 44th St. New York, NY Hush Puppies Memphis Style Duroc Pork Spare Ribs Pig Out The hush puppies served with maple butter are basically fried corn bread. It's a perfect appetizer to accompany your main course. The irony is you won't really need this appetizer because their main course alone will fill you up, but there's always room for leftovers. The pig out is a fantastic deal. It's basically equivalent to the cost of 2 entrees. you are served every meat along with two sides. This will also be great for leftovers! As you indulge, don't forgot to take advantage of their barbecue sauces. The irony is you won't really need this appetizer because their main course alone will fill you up, but there's always room for leftovers. #timessquare #virgils #barbecue #midtownmanhattan #pigout #ribs #nycfoodie #foodstagram read more

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first time we were ever dissapointed here. Not told of specials not brought requested BD dessert

A beautiful awesome evening amazing people of the world. We are in Virgil's in New York City doing a dindin sesh. We heard the barbecue here is fire, so let's get right into it shall we. * Carolina Gold Wings - The sauce is really good. Chicken is done well. I wouldn't hesitate to eat this again. 8.8/10 * Burnt Ends - The smoke is present. Its nice and tender. I enjoyed this dish. 8.4/10 * Trash Ribs - The meat is nice and tender, sauce is tangy and punchy with the spice. Its my first time having fried pork ribs. 8.7/10 * Trainwreck Fries - Its very well balanced. I get the flavors of the green onions, cheese, Jalapeños and bacon. Thumbs up. 7.8/10 If youre ever in New York City, do give this spot a try and me me know what you think. Hit that follow for more food and travel adventures by yours truly. Share this review with a smash mode buddy and thank you so much for reading along.. I love you Mwah read more

Made a reservation for 3 @7:30. For there like 7:20 was seated right away we went upstairs. We sat and looked at our menus went to the bathroom now about 15 minutes has past nobody had stopped by. I saw a staff member and asked her if she knew who was attending our table and that I knew it was busy but nobody came at least to greet us. Finally the gentleman came he was very sweet and we asked his recommendations. We got the jackie to share he said the chil was small so I opted to also get a burger. I ended up not eating it and taking it home as it was so much food. I was with my two grown sons one ordered fried chicken with sweet potatoes tater tots and mac and cheese the other ordered the nashville chicken which he didn't love because it was a sauce he thought it would be a dry rub. He got mac and cheese and the caviar cowboy he sent it back as he said it was not good the guy gave him another mac and cheese. They also ordered a half lemonade half tea drink and I had a taste it was so good. As the wiater was very nice he wash every attentive. We had to loook for him for water etc . We took to go boxes because it was so much food. But can we talk about the chili OMG!!! would definitely come back for that. In the entrance they also had the grinch which was so cute for the holiday season. Didnt get a pic as it was so many ppl trying to come in. read more

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Everything about our visit was perfect. From the moment we walked in and was greeted by the hostess so nicely, then seated with plenty of room for the 3 of us. We ordered drinks and viewed the menu for a minute. We decided on brisket/pulled pork nachos for the table. The nachos came out and everyone enjoyed them. The pulled pork was so tender along side of the brisket. Perfect flavors along side with the peach habanero BBQ sauce/mild BBQ and hot BBQ. The nachos pretty much filled us up as a happy hour pre dinner meal. Everyone at Virgil's was so nice and accommodating to us. We will return and try a meal next time but the appetizer was definitely filling. read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - Brisket and pulled pork nachos...perfect combination! - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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I was in New York for an extended stay and wanted some BBQ. When I first got to Times Square I went to Dallas BBQ which I did not enjoy. I am a BBQ connoisseur and I was very disappointed that their offerings were nowhere near traditional BBQ standards. Virgil's, however, did a much better job at that. Although there was no woodsmoke smell when I walked into the restaurant and my order (spare ribs and brisket) did not have any smoke flavor I will attribute that to the food being heated up in a microwave after possibly being smoked earlier which does take some of the smoke flavor away. Although the smoke flavor was lacking the flavor of the meat was not. The brisket was good and so were the ribs without sauce. I did add sauce to my ribs because that is the way I like to eat them but I didn't add sauce to my brisket at all. The collard greens were very good and the buttermilk biscuit with the maple butter was very tasty. The service was a little slow but not nonexistent. Both servers I had were very nice. Last thought: For people who are staying in Times Square and have a taste for BBQ Virgil's is probably the closest to traditional BBQ that you are going to get in Times Square. read more

Virgil's Real BBQ - Memphis Style Pork Spare Rib Texas Beef Brisket Collard Greens Buttermilk Biscuit with maple butter Virgil's Old Fashioned Iced Sweet Tea - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Used to be good many years ago, but they haven't maintained the building or the furniture. The food I got was cold and had to send it back twice. There's just a lack of consistency. They need help. read more

Mouthwatering brisket! This place can get busy but make sure you order brisket, collard greens and biscuit. The team does a great job with catering at this location. The inside area is fairly nice and easy to walk around. read more

All I can say is that I'm full and pleased!!! Here with my mother love and got some excellent service from our waiter Tino & shileine who greeted us! The hospitality and food was/is worth the visit! We had corn bread as an appetizer & The Pig Out for 2! Thank you Tino for the suggestion my brother! I felt the warmth as soon as I met him and Shileine. Thank you for the service! I will definitely recommend if ppl ask where to go for some Southern hospitality & bbq in NYC!! I love the Southern feel to this place! read more

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Not the best but not the worst bbq either, but however it was right next to where we were staying. Nothing screams New York than eating next to a sidewalk and people watching from all angles of life. It was quite the experience, would I go back for the bbq? Probably not but would I go back for the experience and the ambiance? Absolutely!!!! read more

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we were served by shakara who was a great help. he answered all our questions and was genuinely helpful throughout our whole meal.i would highly recommend coming here as the food is great and the service is even better read more

Just alright bbq. We were directed here by another restaurant that gave us two drink coupons because they were full up so we went. The "chili" was an embarrassment. A chili base with a few pieces of brisket laid on top. The waiter asked, "how was the the chili?" I said, "worse I've ever eaten!" Visited by the manager shortly after that. The ribs were decent, for NY. The building and dining room was very "cowboy". Nice decor. Knowing what I know, go get some pizza. read more

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I stopped by today and what an amazing experience. Service was absolutely amazing. They were quick my server marry gave me amazing recommendations. The ribs were so soft, fall off the bone soft and the mashed potatoes were my absolute favorite. I don't usually really like gravy but I ordered another mash and got it with the Gravy and absolutely it. I truly recommend you stop by make a reservation you won't regret it at all! read more

Came in this afternoon with moderate expectations, but after taking the first bite of my brisket I was blown away by the taste and tenderness! I do smoke meats on my own but nothing too extreme. Everyone has their own way doing BBQ but whatever the chef is doing at the establishment is perfect. Talked to the head chef Mike and had a really nice conversation about his cooking and experience! If you're in the mood for BBQ in NYC Virgil's is the place to go! 10/10 read more

Service was amazing. Wish I had gotten the servers name. The food was really good, the flavors on the ribs was delicious. read more

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Great bbq. Good price. On the heart of Times Square, Virgil's is my go-to for bbq in NYC. The portions are perfect for sharing. The Brussels sprouts and fried green tomatoes are a must have. The service is prompt and pleasant. The atmosphere is relaxed and the sport of the season is typically playing on the tv screens. Pro tip: have some spicy popcorn as you wait at the bar. Solid and consistent 8.5/10 Nearby: Bryant Park, Broadway, port Authority Bus Terminal read more

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