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Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City, New York, NY

Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City

4.4
4.4
7404 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
Established in 1994, Virgil's Real Barbecue has been acclaimed as one of America's top 10 BBQ restaurants. Virgil's meats are smoked at a low temperature over indirect heat for up to 10 hours with a unique mix of hickory, oak and fruit woods that impart maximum flavor. Virgil's is located in New York City, Las Vegas, and at the Atlantis in the Bahamas. Come try our BBQ and other American classics like salads, burgers, seafoods and more. We have something for everyone!

With so many great ways to enjoy Virgil's, we are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering, and Private Parties. Join us for lunch and enjoy from a variety of special menu offerings for $15 or less and Happy Hour! Looking for the perfect spot for your next celebration? Learn more about Special Events at virgilsbbq.com.

Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 921-9494
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Legoff
  • Catering
    Let Virgil's Cater your next party. We offer full service catering for all types of events. Let us drop off and setup or let us stay and serve your guests with the Virgil's experience at your door. Contact our Catering Department at 212-362-6444
  • Private party facilities
    call for details
  • Private party contact
    Penny Kaplan: (212) 921-9494
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District / Times Square
  • Cross street
    Broadway and 44th
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    LOCATED ON WEST 44TH STREET BET. BROADWAY AND 6TH AVE. <br />A,B,D,E,F,1,2,3,N,R,Q,W. TRAINS to 42nd street times square.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

7,404 Reviews
  1. JoergHoenigschnabl

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    It was as always an awesome Dinner that we was, thanks

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  2. PatH

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    David made our visit the best. He was so friendly and attentive.

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  3. ChristinaA

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A few hiccups here and there but they were committed to top rate service, and speed. Plus the food was EXCELLENT.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Nice evening, great food! Perfect place to watch. Game.

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  5. DebbieS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was outstanding!!! We will be going back when in the theater district!

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  6. Willtr

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pork belly sandwich was delicious. Get the corn bread!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband’s favorite restaurant. We went into the city for my daughters birthday. All the food was excellent as always. Our server was top notch. Pleasant, knowledgeable and on top of all our needs with out hovering. We had a great time!!

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  8. Gina

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always and excellent service; made reservation while walking and seated right away

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  9. MellisaS

    Baton Rouge

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Being from Louisiana, this place in the heart of NYC Times Square was great!!! Dined for dinner and returned for breakfast the next morning and both were very delicious!! BBQ ribs were tender and the andouille sausage for breakfast was amazing (better than I’ve had in La.). I will return on my next trip!!!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    They had a special with baby back ribs. Waiter said they’re cooked for 4-5 hours and so tender. They were not tender at all! Was a little touch to cut.

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  11. IgnazioM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Immaginavo meglio . Cibo in parte già cotto e riscaldato al momento ( patatine) carne buona e anche cottura . Pollo piastrato un po’ stopposo … contorni compresi ma senza sapori . Insomma non è da tornarci nessuna particolarità. Servizio al primo impatto sembrava promettere bene poi si sono dileguati . Lasciato mancia ugualmente di circa il 18% ma come se nulla fosse . Non consigliato

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  12. dianeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming to Virgils, on our trips to NYC for about 20 years. We hadn't been there for a couple of years. We were very happy to see that the food and staff were still awesome.

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  13. LettyB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There were 5 of us and we chose something different as our meal, and they all were delicious and bountiful! The servers were great and they even sang happy birthday with a candle in the scoop of ice cream. It was wonderful!

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  14. Enrico

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It a a good place to have a good meat dinner watching American sport

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  15. susan

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good family place - not fussy, but great, friendly service, fun drinks, and lots of food!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great after show late night binge right off of time square!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were four older women. I had requested a table downstairs when I made the reservation and that table was ready for us even though we got there early. The selection is everything I expect from a BBQ restaurant. The portions were huge, all of us took some home. It was too delicious to waste. We had ribs, brisket and pulled pork and I couldn’t say which was best!

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  18. NeilG

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great value and even better wait service.

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  19. Flavio

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My wife doesn’t like the food. She thougt it was too mutch burned.

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  20. LouT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved going there after 2pm matinee with friends from Wisconsin. Early dinner after enjoyed "A Beautiful Noise. Service was lovely and friendly, the place was relatively empty, which was great for all of us, noise wise. Ribs and sides were delicious. Convenient, and welcoming. Vergil's A NYC TIMES SQUARE CLASSIC. c

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  21. Reese

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting from Chicago and stumbled up on this gem!!! This place served EXCELLENT food and drinks!!!!! The service was outstanding!!!! The gentleman provided us the history of this establishment and he served us. You will NOT BE disappointed. Loved it!

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  22. RobertR

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Overall nice food and service, Armando was super nice to us.

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  23. MattM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Food wasn't bad but needs more options. I don't eat red meat and the chicken nachos only came with pork and beef mixed in. I had to settle for salmon for my entree and it was very good. Need more red meat options. The drinks were good. I would not have it high on my list to go again.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food and service, and you can't beat the location if you're going to the theater.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was awesome, had a really great server and server trainee that were very engaging and friendly. The food did not disappoint with the exception of the corn bread. I would just pick one of their other options next time. Great casual dinner before our show!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Buckinghamshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was great, very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was nice inside felt like an authentic bbq diner

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  27. MsGem

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    It was my friend’s and I first time at Virgil’s and we had a great time. Our waitress was phenomenal. She was attentive to our needs and very knowledgeable about the menu. I’ll definitely be back.

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  28. GiuliaA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    High reccomended, food very good, the ambient really ejoyable

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  29. ferris646

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eaten here multiple times. Always a good experience.

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  30. Sara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect date with my fiancé. Our server Taesha was very nice and helpful with the menu. The Carolina pulled pork was great and the collard greens took me back to my moms cooking during thanksgiving. I would definitely come back.

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  31. JenniferL

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love coming to Virgil’s when we are in the area. Fried chicken is amazing!

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  32. JoeM

    Raleigh

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always delicious and always wonderful service. I go every time I'm in the city

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  33. LouiseW

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked this table last minute on the day and so glad we did. The service from Christian was spot on and he spent some time chatting with us about the history of the restaurant before we ordered. The food was delicious and generous portions too. I can thoroughly recommend the frozen lemonades which were perfect after a hot day walking round the city.

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  34. HopeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was excellent! We sat outdoors. Will definitely be going back.

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  35. kathrynm

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic service. Great venue. Expected the portion sizes to be bigger for the price. Good food and cocktails though.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered the pig out and it was delicious. My boyfriend and I left full and satisfied.

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  37. tommasoa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great dinner, chicken, ribs, beer and everything was great.

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  38. MarcoM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Food very low level. Pig plate covered by BBQ sauce, Brisket dry, was tasting only of BBQ. Only decent food, chicken wings as appetizer and Mashed potatos. Not enought to come again.

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  39. JonP

    Greater Boston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great. Will definitely come back.

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  40. Shirlz

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was really delicious here, I tried the ribs, the brisket was fire. My favorite was the chili! I also tried the Mac n cheese and the mashed potatoes and it all melted in my mouth from goodness! The service was also amazing I can not remember who my server was but honestly everyone that I came into contact with was really nice and attentive to my boyfriend and I’d needs! Will be back!!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 921-9494.

Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City is rated 4.4 stars by 7404 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City

152 W 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway and 44th
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District / Times Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    LOCATED ON WEST 44TH STREET BET. BROADWAY AND 6TH AVE. A,B,D,E,F,1,2,3,N,R,Q,W. TRAINS to 42nd street times square.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thomas Legoff
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 921-9494
  • Catering
    Let Virgil's Cater your next party. We offer full service catering for all types of events. Let us drop off and setup or let us stay and serve your guests with the Virgil's experience at your door. Contact our Catering Department at 212-362-6444
  • Private party facilities
    call for details
  • Private party contact
    Penny Kaplan: (212) 921-9494
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