Virgil's Barbecue

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152 W 44th St (at nr. Broadway)
New York, NY 10036

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(212) 921-9494
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Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
Virgil's Barbecue - New York, NY
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The best and most authentic southern quisine I have ever had north of the Mason Dixon line. I recomend the biscuits and gravy appetizer and pulled carolina pork sandwich. You'll t...

Worst

I usually give restaurants with a rating over 8 a chance, but found Virgil's to be a big disappointment. The crab cakes still had shell in it, cocktails were way too sweet, the si...

BBQ Oasis off Times Sqaure 8/9/2002

Great BBQ & Great Value for NYC--try the Pig Out, you won't go hungry. . . more
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EXCELLENT!! 8/8/2002

I'm from NC, and this is some of the best BBQ I've EVER had! Brother Jimmy's is a distant 2nd. They're a bit pricey, and can get crowded, but bring your appetite! The portions are huge, the food is always perfectly done. Lunch is usually not too crowded. Fast service since most BBQ is cooked in advance. Good beer menu. Pros: Best BBQ ever!, Good bar, Great location Cons: Crowded, Expensive more
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Best Butt on Broadway 8/8/2002

There is no better pulled pork in the Northeast! Please go and get the pig-out. You will not be sorry. more
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when you're done at TICKETS/TICKETS... 8/8/2002

Have been here several times and never been disappointed (or bored)with the food. Chicken is cooked perfectly-falling off the bones and still moist and juicy. BBQ is suculent and flavorful with just the right amount of smoke. Side items add good variety to platters. All this and reasonably priced AND right in mid town! Pros: always luscious, good value, lots of menu options Cons: crowded, noisy more
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Shell Your Own Shrimp 8/6/2002

From shelling your own heap of shrimp for appetizers to delicious saucy ribs and yummy cobbler for dessert, I think this is the best BBQ joint in town! Cons: Crowded more
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Better than Authentic 7/28/2002

I'm from North Carolina, but I have to admit, the pulled pork at Virgil's is better than the stuff in NC. This is by far the best barbecue in New York. I've tried Blue Smoke, but Danny Meyer's new joint just can't compare to Virgil's. Pros: Good Food Cons: You need a reservatio, overpriced more
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Best BBQ in the city... 7/27/2002

maybe the only bbq in the city! But Virgil's was the first restaurant I ate at in NY and is still a favorite. There are so many hot new 'in' restaurants, this is just a great place to eat a lot and get messy! The bar downstairs is a lot of fun, so if you get stuck waiting, just have drink. more
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hush puppies 7/27/2002

The best hush puppies with the most delicious honey butter! Don't miss the honey butter, it is as unforgettable as the baby back ribs. It's one of those place where you wish you had a bigger stomach. It was also a great place to have drinks while waiting for a table. Pros: food more
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Fast Service, Good Food 7/24/2002

The food is awesome, but watch out for the link sausage, if you don't like spicy hot food. The biscuits are great, but you mut want to ask for regular butter instead of the apple. The bbq is incredibly delicious. The service is very quick. On a Friday or Saturday, make reservations. more
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8 7/18/2002

due to the fact ny cannot do open pit bbq, bo bbq will ever be great here, but virgil's is the standout. more
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better than my moms bbq!! 7/18/2002

I went in Virgils a few months ago and the restaurant set a new standard for me rating places to eat. Not only did the food taste so good, but the money was worth it. I always recommend it to people. Pros: real big meals, towels, no napkins Cons: big meals=doggy bag, no wet wipes more
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Great Food, Great Crowd, Great Theater 7/2/2002

This is a perfect place to go for any group. The food is great, its close to Times Square, and the staff is friendly. Pros: Moderately Priced more
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great location. 6/7/2002

The location works out well for theatre-goers. It's a great place to go after a Broadway show for a decent meal. The food is good, but not great. Unlike others, I did not find the food to be overwhelming in terms of quantity. The place gets very very very crowded, and noisy which after a Broadway show can be burdening when you want to talk about the aftermath. more
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Never tasted Better 6/6/2002

Incredible!!! A friend suggested this place to me... It was everything and more of what she said. The service was good. Our food was delicious and delivered very quickly. The prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food we ate. I can't stress enough... You have to try this place. It will knock you over!!! Pros: good area, unbelieveable food, good value/quality more
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Virgil's = great BBQ 5/29/2002

think you can't find good BBQ in NYC? think again! Virgil's has great, authentic southern style bbq. the menu is very extensive and offers something for everyone. I usually get the pulled pork sandwich and the meat is always very fresh, tasty and tender. and the bbq sauce they use is awesome!! you can order an app but you will be so full you won't eat your dinner. but either way you cant go wrong with Virgils!! more
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BBQKing 5/8/2002

OK, I'm a Yankee, I don't know from authentic BBQ, fine, whatever. But Virgil's is great -- delicious and inexpensive for the overwhelmingly huge portions you get, no matter what you order -- ribs, sausage, shrimp. And where else in midtown even PRETENDS to be downhome, let alone serves edible food at fair prices? Sides--mashed, greens, biscuits--are also delish. more
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  • The Scene
    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...

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Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun, 11am-10:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Theater District - Times Square
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