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Virgil's Real BBQ

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5 of 5 stars 123 ratings
123 ratings
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#491 of 6,325 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Average price*: $ 40
  • Neighborhood: Times Square/Theater District
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

The ribs are so tender they fall off the bone. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 28, 2008

decent ribs in nyc. too touristy. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 11, 2008

This place used to be one the best BBQ's in the city...went there few months ago and disappointed. Food is just OK now, nothing special..and the service? Forget it.. it was impossible to find our waiter for minutes on end. Not headed back anytime soon unless they get new management. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 1, 2008

Hands down best BBQ in the NorthEast. The dry-rub Memphis Pork Ribs are as close as you can get to authentic Texas BBQ! The maple-butter hushpuppies and the popcorn shrimp (with actual popcorn) are great apps. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

Nothing stood out as great. I enjoyed the trailerpark french fries the most. The brisket sandwich and the tiny little sides of potato salad and coleslaw were ok. My husband ordered a catfish po boy and it was not a great one either. There is better BBQ in Ohio at Pig Iron more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 26, 2008

Respectable BBQ in the Times Square area. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 22, 2008

The closest thing to real Texas BBQ in Manhattan. You get cloth towels to clean yourself up after wrestling with the huge portions. Try the barbecue chicken and ribs platter. $$ more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 13, 2008

Big portions, good food! more

May 27, 2008

We ate at another highly rated steak house the night before and it wasn't even nearly as good as the Smoked Prime Rib that Virgil's Real BBQ offers on Sunday night. It isn't romantic, but family friendly and great food! The portion of Prime Rib we received was HUGE! So unless you are a big eater, share a plate and... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 17, 2008

i'm only giving it a 4 because blue smoke took the 5 star rating in an official bbq-off with some friends. the hushpuppies here are amazing! more

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Virgil's Real BBQ Address

152 W 44th St, New York City, NY 10036-4025
Tel: (212) 921-9494
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.