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Virgils Barbecue

The Open View

For three star dining in New York, try Virgil's Real Barbecue. Located in the Midtown West area, this restaurant is very affordable. It's known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the 10 Best NY Barbecue award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery and brunch. This place is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. Diners found the food pretty good.

Expert Reviews of Virgils Barbecue

Citysearch | What you get in this sprawling smokehouse--besides stuffed--is a heady tour of barbecue across America.

At Virgil's, carnivores of every shape and color abandon all caution and happily shovel in as much pungent barbecued meat, pork and chicken as they can stomach. The two-level restaurant is a haven for groups,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/04/2005
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Frommer's

In the heart of the theme-restaurant wasteland known as Times Square is a theme restaurant that actually has good food. The "theme" is Southern barbecue and the restaurant, sprawling over two levels, is made...
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Gayot

with its faux-roadhouse setting, virgilis is about as close as youill get to authentic barbecue near broadway. locals, and especially tourists, hit this joint to enjoy starters like popcorn shrimp, hush...
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Wcities

there is nothing upscale or snooty about this big, bi-level down-home eatery located in times square. tourists and business crowds chow down on fairly authentic, old-fashioned barbecue favorites like pork ribs...
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RestaurantRow.com

virgil's is a great place to get bbq food...
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Epinions

steer into virgil's for grade a barbecue...
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Fodor's

best onion rings ever! i ate the whole plate full myself plus the pulled pork. i shall return...
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Epinions

if you're new in town and you haven't been in the south.....
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Yahoo! Travel

We were tired, well you will be when walking round New York all day long,we decided that we were going to get room service from our hotel, but as we were walking back to the hotel there was Virgil
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TripAdvisor

my husband, a friend and i went to virgil's bbq in times square. the wait was about 30 minutes, but we.....
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AOL CityGuide

barbecue road trip ends in times square...
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IgoUgo

i just love this place - we used to go here all the time. it's located right in the theatre district...
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New York Times

yes, it's a theme restaurant, only in this case the theme is american regional barbecue, from the carolinas to kansas city. like any other broadway extravaganza, virgil's is full of show biz artifice, but the...
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Dine.com

an endless selection of hot wing styles...
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OpenTable

We are a much decorated Home-style BBQ restaurant located in the heart of Times Square, at the crossroads of the world.
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User Reviews of Virgils Barbecue

Yelp.com Review - by BJ B.

3 of 5 stars. I enjoyed this restaurant for what it's worth... I had the BBQ lamb and it was pretty tasty. The cornbread that came with it was... not really good, but not really bad either. It had chunks of corn in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cesca B.

3 of 5 stars. Like some other reviewers here, I need to knock Virgil's down a few pegs based on service, or their lack thereof. The food is great but this last time I was having a late lunch at Virgil's with my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by claire s.

5 of 5 stars. Best Beef Brisket sandwich I've ever tasted. And I mean tasted because I only got A taste of my boyfriend's sandwich. It was so good I dont even remember what I ate!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony C.

2 of 5 stars. Virgil's Texas BBQ Chili This is a really big bowl of chili, and I just got their pint sized version. Yikes! There are huge chunks of meat to this chili. But, what I like more than the meat chunks is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff W.

2 of 5 stars. FIrst, let me say that based solely on the food, I would give this place five stars. It's that good. Everything, bbq, southern food, appetizers, are excellent. Even the sides are excellent, the baked…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janelle M.

3 of 5 stars. Being the Southern Belle that I am, I didn't expect much of Virgil's--I mean, really good BBQ in NYC? C'mon. Not so much. Due to my low expectations, Virgil's didn't disappoint. It may have actually…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen N.

1 of 5 stars. Oh, come on, how do you mess up pork ribs and call yourself a bbq place??? At the very least, you marinade and cook it. Not burn it! Not dry it to the point that it's jerky! The mac and cheese was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pookie G.

2 of 5 stars. Went there for lunch with my whole department. Ordered appetizers to share; popcorn shrimp, onion rings and corn muffins. Everything tasted great. As I am not a mean person I ordered Grilled Catfish,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by N D.

3 of 5 stars. BBQ was decent and liked that they seemed to have a good variety of items on their menu. A little too crowded and hectic, but that's what you get in Times Square. Not the best BBQ I've had, but not a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana G.

3 of 5 stars. this is ok texas style bbq. it's kinda spendy (hello times square locale) and can be hard to get a table at times. i recommend a reservation and be on time or they will give your table away.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jana D.

4 of 5 stars. As a born and bred North Carolina girl, bbq is one of my passions. I truly didn't care for Virgil's bbq. It's alright - but it's just alright. Not anything to rave about, and I wouldn't bring my NC…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefanie M.

3 of 5 stars. It's a little pricey but the portions are HUGE. Times Square is a real hit or miss in my opinion when it comes to restaurants, but Virgil's is one of the better ones. I'm not a bbq expert, but I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ferdi E.

4 of 5 stars. we were visitng friends in NYC, and they suggested bbq... i was like - bbq in times square? hell ya. not the best bbq i've had - but definitely, a very good surprise in the city... i didnt have ribs…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ritchie L.

4 of 5 stars. I'm still dreaming about this place. Front ribs where phenomenal. But the real prize in this BBQ joint is their brisket sandwiches. THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. The mac n cheese ain't too shabby either.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chip S.

3 of 5 stars. Not the best BBQ place in town, but it is not the worst either. It is more on the lines of a Brother Jimmy's than a Dinosaur (or insert your favorite place here). It is "in" Times Square so you can…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Albie L.

4 of 5 stars. The food is really good. I wish they had baby back ribs in addition to their front ribs but they really made those front ribs count. Probably the best front ribs I've ever had. My only complaints are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete m.

2 of 5 stars. I've been going to Virgil's since it opened. In the last year or so this place has went downhill. It use to be a "can't miss". Now it's crap shoot every time I order. With so many good BBQ restaurants…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jeff c.

3 of 5 stars. Train wreck fries and bbq wings are good but on the salty side. Ribs and pulled pork are decent. Always packed for dinner. There's a bar area while you wait. Must get: bbq wings
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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used to be good

I started going here 3 years ago, and stopped last summer. The meat kept getting fattier, the drinks weaker, and the prices are absurd for bbq. i don't think the meat is smoked as real bbq is supposed to be. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny K.

4 of 5 stars. Being from the South and all, I must admit I do enjoy some really good BBQ. My girlfriend and I were kind of surprised when we stumbled across Virgil's on an extremely rainy and nasty winter day in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg C.

3 of 5 stars. mad touristico but tasty. The onion rings had weird kind of burnt oil flavor. I think they just needed to change the oil in the fryer.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by the asian jedi ..

2 of 5 stars. shitty service. decent crabcakes for 12 bucks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Debbie W.

5 of 5 stars. The closest thing to Real BBQ in the northeast. AMAZING! Whether you go for the ribs, the pulled pork, or the split chicago style hot dogs, you will be completely satisfied. Make sure you get some…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emaw k.

3 of 5 stars. This review originally posted at http://3oclockam.blogspot.com/2006/06/virgils.html "That's the best barbecue in the city," the cabbie claims as we roll past Virgil's through the slow midtown traffic…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by May C.

4 of 5 stars. Geeze louise....their sampler was HUMONGO....and very YUMMMMMO! We got the sampler as our main meal...and we stilllll didn't even finish it. It consisted of the following: HUSH PUPPIES, corn dogs, BBQ…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kirsten Q.

4 of 5 stars. Yummy bbq pulled chicken and delicious corn bread. Nice servers and a good, casual ambiance. I'm far from an expert on barbecue, but I have enjoyed this place on two visits to Manhattan, and it is an…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dwight C.

4 of 5 stars. On our last night of visiting the Big Apple, My sister, my friend Erik and myself decided to walk around Time Square one last time.We came across this fine dining establishment called Virgil's Real…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by conchita r.

4 of 5 stars. I was thinking of the "Oh, Christmas Tree" song when I wrote this review. I apologize in advance. Whenever I feel blue, I take a cab and rush to you. Oh, how I love your BBQ.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike L.

3 of 5 stars. I'm a sucker for tender, saucy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Virgil's ribs aren't like that but they're still pretty tasty. Their Memphis style dry-rubbed ribs have a great smoky flavor but I still used…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Real Barbecue

This, to me at least, is real barbecue (which is extremely hard to get in NYC...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mare P.

4 of 5 stars. My girlfriends took me to this place during my first NYC visit. The chicken, ribs and sides were yummy. Now, I make sure to visit this place everytime I am in NYC. Good place to eat while at Time's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Enjoyed it!

My husband and I went to Virgil's for Thanksgiving dinner. We had never had Thanksgiving dinner BBQ style but were pleasantly pleased. The turkey was very good and the portions were big enough that I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex i.

3 of 5 stars. Okay Virgil, let's talk. The office rats forced your menu under my nose like smelling salts around 11:30 this morning and told me to pick and pick fast or there would be repercussions. I was producing…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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bad food , bad service..

we found this restaurant off of the main drag while in nyc and figured we would try it with it being a southern restaurant... the bbq tasted like rubber and the tea was as real as nestea... the service was...
menupages.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Oriana J.

3 of 5 stars. Went with a group of six very hungry 20-something BBQ fans. We started with the BBQ nachos (quite possibly the best invention since sliced bread) and the Trainwreck fries (quite yummy/fattening as…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean P.

4 of 5 stars. The smoked potatoes alone will keep me coming back for more. I ordered the surf and turf special, and while the crab cakes were small, the overall meal (combo of steak, shrimp, crab cakes, asparagus…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda M.

5 of 5 stars. Wow! is all I can say. I went here and I'm thinking....ok its going to be crap..BBQ in the middle of Times Square..I figured the usual, touristy,overpriced food but boy was I wrong!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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high marks for this restaurant

no reservations for six, and we were seated in 15 minutes. service was prompt and pleasant. everyone ordered something different, and everyone was very pleased with their meal. the bill was astonishingly low....
menupages.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence W.

4 of 5 stars. Ok, so I'm basing this review entirely on a brisket sandwich but that's what I have to go on. It is subject to change upon future visits. Disclaimers out of the way, this is my second favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Awesome BBQ!

Great food and service to go along with it. We went when there wasn't a wait (10pm), after a show. The server was very nice and attentive and we didn't have to wait at all. The BBQ is one of the best I've had.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Great BBQ!

I was just at Virgils and it was delicious. We went on a saturday at 5pm and we got a table right away. The wings were great and falling off the bone. I had the Shrimp Po Boy and it was great. The bbq chicken...
menupages.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Good for Lunch

Have gone here a number of times for lunch on different days and the items for each day are great. Always high quality and plenty of it. Don't just check out their regular menu - check the lunch specials if...
menupages.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by We Gotta Eat, B.

4 of 5 stars. Heard about this place on Food Network so when I made a trip out to NYC, I had to try em. I've never had southern style BBQ before, where they use the rubs and slow cook the meats. The brisket is so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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good barbecue

great atmosphere, good meat, great variety on the menu. busy and kind of loud, but not too bad for a times square restaurant. i love a restaurant that offers cheese grits as a side dish.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Horrible BBQ

Very old meat. Was cooked days before I was served. The portions were small. The baked beans were old and dry.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie G.

3 of 5 stars. The food is solid but not the best BBQ by far. It's great for a bite if you're in Times Square. Oh and don't miss the mint julep. Woowee!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan L.

4 of 5 stars. went to this place with my girlfriend. We read the reviews and tried the hush puppies to start. There really good but they give you WAYY too much. We loaded up on those soo much we didnt have enough…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arielle W.

3 of 5 stars. Not the best BBQ in the city by far - but for a group outing it's accessible and fun. They had great live music playing in the bar area, and whiskey drinks specials at $5 - hard to beat. I ordered…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Russ W.

5 of 5 stars. As you may have guessed, judging from many of my reviews, I LOVES me some BBQ! Finding good BBQ in NYC is always a challenge. Then I discovered Virgil's a couple of years ago. The BEST pulled pork…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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You can find better BBQ else where

I would have to agree with the past reviews of Virgils, the BBQ is just average, and considering the price i wouldn't advise going here. I had to wait 10 min for my waiter to come and take my order, the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teofilia A.

3 of 5 stars. i dunno what i think of this place, i have to go again and order some more stuff. . The sides are good,.. but wayyyy too small, the ribs are dry .... like ur gonna choke. But its a nice lil…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ben h.

4 of 5 stars. being a texan i consider it part of my heritage to fairly frequently give myself a mild case of meat poisoning. i have to admit i was a bit skeptical that a yankee bbq joint would be able to deliver…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

4 of 5 stars. I'm a sucker for barbecue, so I may have a four-star floor for anyone who serves. Virgil's is good but not great; I'd personally opt for Blue Smoke even though I'm paying more and waiting longer to go…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Great For Tourists!

As long as the tourists are not from down south. The food is just average. It doesn't compare to Daisy Mae's, Blue Smoke, Dinosaur or even Spanky"s on the next block. And its definitely not worth navigating...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by K F.

5 of 5 stars. Unexpectedly deeeelish, and unexpected super friendly, attentive service. The bartender was the nicest, most detail oriented, multi tasker I have ever seen. He got everyone's take-out orders, served…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

4 of 5 stars. one of my "try to stop here every NYC trip" locales. A good friend of mine from Texas took me there years ago and it was great! Hard to go there alone and order yummy appetizers without someone to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Max M.

3 of 5 stars. Go for the Train Wreck fries, awesome nacho style fries with chili, cheese, ranch, jalapeos & bacon, they are amazing, even if they are a filling appetizer. The rest of the food is solid, have had…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brady B.

5 of 5 stars. I'm sorry that Rich and Erika had bad experiences at this place. I ate there a couple of days ago with lowish expectations and turned out a true fan. My best friend and I went there after a NYC bud of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Pretty good

Stopped in for dinner (no reservation needed). It was Tuesday night and they have live music. We did not know that when we decided on the place. The music was very loud so be careful that's where you want to...
menupages.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Disappointed

I was disappointed in the food. I left quite a bit on my plate. Have had much better elsewhere. Way too expensive for what you get.
menupages.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick B.

4 of 5 stars. It doesn't have quite the same atmosphere as Dinosaur BBQ all the way uptown, but if your stuck around midtown and looking for some good bbq this is a hell of an alternative. It might be loaded with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leang E.

4 of 5 stars. We had to stop in here because it was highly recommended, even though we had to rush out and hop on our plane. We would have had to wait 15 minutes, but even then it was too long for us so we sat at…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Per drink?

Have been a regular customer of Virgil's - always good, always filling food. However, I went here recently and noticed that they now seem to be charging per glass - at least as far as lemonade goes. That...
menupages.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Best wings

The barbeque chicken wings are to die for! Absolutely the best wings I've had in New York, and I have had alot. The meat is so tender and juicy, it melts right off the bone. The flavor is smokey, delicious,...
menupages.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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Great down home cooking

We went after a matinee and got a seat right away (a line did form while we were eating). I had fried chicken with mac n cheese and potato salad - all of which were excellent. My husband had chicken fried...
menupages.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Virgil's ribs aren't bad, but.....

Real ribs when prepared in the south have the membrane underneath removed as well as the tuffer meat above the joint, neither of which were done at Virgil's. In competition this would have cost valuable...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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BIG portions!

go hungry, very hungry. plan to share what ever you get because there is no way you can eat it all yourself. sauces are great. hush puppies with maple butter are a nice treat . One compliant is about the sweet...
menupages.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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reliably good

I've been going to Virgil's, now and then, since '94. The beef brisket, the barbecued beans, and the cole slaw have always been to my liking, and my wife loves the cornbread (which means nothing to me, but...
menupages.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather J.

5 of 5 stars. Try the wings!! They are the best and unlike anything you've tasted. The hush puppies, train wreck fries, and barbecue shrimp are excellent too. Yes, I mainly eat appetizers here...normally not quite…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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best meal of my 4 day Manhattan visit

My fiance and I arrived at Virgil's on April 19, 2007, ( my birthday) around 5 p.m. We were quickly provided a table. Afterwards, I ordered the rib and brisket combo along with collards and macaroni and...
menupages.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc S.

4 of 5 stars. A very good standard of BBQ for a joint just off of Times Square. By the time our trip ended in New York we thought all the fine BBQ eating had come to an end only for us to stumble across Virgil's.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yum

My experience at Virgil's depends on what I get. Their fried chicken consistently comes out piping hot, crunchy, and juicy - just how I like it. Their trash riblets and pork ribs are also truly delicious -...
menupages.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Gotta love that BBQ

Wonderfuly friendly staff (bar staff and waiting staff alike) and such good value just off Times Square makes the dining experience here even better. My husband and I shared the Train Wreck Fries to start, he...
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel K.

4 of 5 stars. The food is out of this world, but it is a totally overpriced tourist trap. I got some kind of rib steak and chicken combo, the wife got pulled pork, we both got beers, the meals came quickly and with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt T.

4 of 5 stars. This place is very expensive. Very touristy. But the ribs were very good and the mac and cheese was good as well. I warn you not plan on going bar hoping after eating here as this place can make you…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by K N.

1 of 5 stars. Pros: Mashed Potatoes Cons: Mac n Cheese was passable... so was the rest of the food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

3 of 5 stars. Eh. I like meat, ok, and I like a lot of it. This place satisfied...sort of. The onion rings were awesome, first off, and the beef brisket was pretty good (a little too much fattyness going on…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen J.

3 of 5 stars. The pull pork and Memphis beans are great! True BBQ quality. Atmosphere reminds me of most BBQ joints but I have to admit the hot towels at the end are a nice touch. As was the old fashioned country…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg V.

3 of 5 stars. So, we decided to have a "'cue-off" on our recent NYC visit. Blue Smoke v. Virgil's. Virgil's is louder, more touristy, etc. The food there is nearly as tasty as Blue Smoke. The prices are high at…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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NY's #1 RESTUARANT, EVER!!!!!!!!!

I am in love with this restuarant! I go here about once a month and every time, I am soooo satisfied! They have the best biscuits, mashed potatoes, and steaks! They also are really helpful if you have an...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Great BBQ if you pick the right things

Its important that you ask the waiter for the full assortment of BBQ sauces they have to offer and not just the ones they have on the table. Also the brisket and pulled pork is better than the ribs in my...
menupages.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eRiKa M.

2 of 5 stars. Went here for a work dinner about 15 of us. The service was excellent and since it was already crowded it could have been worse.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott R.

4 of 5 stars. Very good BBQ place that plays it a bit too safe in all departments (food, decor). But decrying a place for soullessness in Times Square is like decrying a zebra for having stripes. I've never had a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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Once is enough

You should be aware of a restaurant whose latest newspaper review in the window is a yellowing "Daily News" from 1994. Indeed, Virgil's might have been great back the day, but the inside, like the review in...
menupages.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

3 of 5 stars. Pretty average BBQ, good enough to satisfy a fix but nothing worth going out of your way for. Dinosaur BBQ is much better. Both ribs and brisket were dry and tough. Most of the sides were average,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Great experience

Took a friend here recently - she absolutely loved it - it was on mardi gras evening too. She had the jambalaya - couldn't finish it but loved it. I had my standard two-meat combo (ribs and link) - can't go...
menupages.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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User Review

This is one of my favorite places to go eat around the Times Square area. The prices are slightly higher than Dallas BBQ or Spanky's ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Our first dining date

My fiance and I had our first date here at Virgil's. I have been a regular ever since! The food takes me back to when my Grandmother would cook huge Sunday dinners with all the fixin's - and finish everything...
menupages.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Prepare to be WELL FED!!!

Ahhhh... Virgil's. Follow my directions carefully - order the chili cheez fries (yes thats right), the biscuit n gravy, and a house salad (ranch dressing on the side). For entree, the beef brisket with collard...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich S.

1 of 5 stars. The closer you get to Times Square the worse the food gets and Virgil's is no exception. I've been to this tourist trap twice with co-workers and the food is close to replusive. Though I will admit…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tinna h.

4 of 5 stars. S loves this place - #1 Reason: MEAT, and lots of it. On the other hand, I am not much of a meat eater. Yeah, blasphemous! However, this place is YUMMY. Amidst the hustle and bustle of Times Square,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa W.

3 of 5 stars. Not exactly my favorite kind of food (let alone the kind of food I try to stick to) so I'm the wrong person to ask. I ate more hush puppies then I would like to admit and although it sounded terrible…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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save your money and calories

We wanted to treat ourselves and after reading reviews, thought we'd really enjoy the food--were we wrong. The ribs were fatty, the pulled chicken were huge chunks of mixed white and dark meat--found a small...
menupages.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hoshi B.

5 of 5 stars. Quite possibly the very best overall barbecue available outside a national barbecue contest. Rivaled only by Everett & Jones' flagship restaurant in Jack London Square in Oakland, California which has…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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Pretty Good Food

I moved up from the south for a job and I could not find good BBQ anywhere. This is the closest thing to southern BBQ in the north, but nothing can't beat real southern BBQ. Try the dry rubbed ribs. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle F.

3 of 5 stars. Okay so if you're in the mood for some BBQ, this place is an option. We enjoyed the hush puppies that came with maple-honey butter
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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BBQ Oasis in Times Square

The Only bad thing about Virgil's is how addictive the food is. I have been a patron & fan of this place for the better part of 7 years now. I have sampled most of the menu but I will always go back to the...
menupages.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay K.

4 of 5 stars. Mmm, Virgil's. The service is always friendly, helpful, and patient. The ribs stick to your ribs. The po boys are rich. The brisket is phenomenal. I leave craving more hush puppies. Be sure to get…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenda Kaye W.

4 of 5 stars. It's a long wait, but it's worth it, if you're trying to get good barbecue in Midtown Manhattan, of all places. You can drink some beer on tap while you wait for a table. On a weeknight, we arrived…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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User Review

Definitely the best BBQ north of the Mason-Dixon line. Every meal (and portion-size) aims to please. Definitely make reservations in advance – tables are hard ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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Yummy

I went here last night with my BFF and my other friend. We really enjoyed everything. The waiter was very helpful. The swamp drink was delicious. I definitely would go back.
menupages.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave B.

4 of 5 stars. Despite being in Times Square, Virgil's manages to dish out some solid BBQ. I had the combo platter and loved it. Great cornbread, great wings, good ribs. If you haven't been yet, check it out.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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A Friday Feast

We were just at Virgil's for a Friday lunch. This was my first visit and I expected the food to be a complete greasefest, but I was mistaken. We had a very short wait at the bar before our table was available....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Best Hush Puppies in the North Country

You may have to wait to be seated, but it's worth it. Not only are the main dishes exceptional, so are the side dishes, which is rarity with most rib restaurants!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Not that great, but good location

As a Southerner, I can't say that this is particularly good barbecue. That being said, they do serve good drinks, it's a great place for large groups, and it's very conveniently located, especially if you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina B.

4 of 5 stars. The famous (and I say famous b/c her name is laced throughout many of my reviews) Melanie V. and I were looking for a place to eat after a heavy night of New York drinking. We THOUGHT we were hungry,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna H.

3 of 5 stars. The pork ribs were not as good as I expected them to be, but everything else was. Their sides (macaroni & cheese and mashed potatoes) were stellar, and we also liked the appetizers, riblets and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Not to be missed

Ribs were great - do not miss them. Cornbread leaves something to be desired but the rest of the food more than makes up for it. jalapeno poppers and hush puppies are great appetizers. Been here a number of...
menupages.com - user review - 10/17/2006