Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City

Name: Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City
Address: 152 W 44th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 921-9494
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

6633 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 921-9494

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 921-9494
Website
http://www.virgilsbbq.com/
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

Location
152 W 44th Street New York, NY 10036
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

Popular dishes

BBQ Chicken Wings$23.95
Virgil's Famous Smoked Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Trash Ribs$14.95
Memphis Style Pork Spare Ribs Simmered in Mild BBQ Sauce & Served with Mustard Cole Slaw
Trainwreck Fries$17.95
Melted Cheddar & Jack Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Scallions, Jalapenos & Ranch Dressing

Pitmaster Platters

Our Meats are Smoked In-House at a Low Temperature Over Indirect Heat for up to Fourteen Hours with a Unique Mix of Hickory & Fruit Woods in Order to Impart the Most Flavor

The Pig Out!
Can't Decide? You Can Get It All! Whole Rack of Memphis Style Pork Spare Ribs, Whole Barbecued Chicken, Sliced Texas Beef Brisket 1 LB, Carolina Pulled Pork 1 LB & A Choice of Two Large Homemade Sides & Cornbread
- Feeds Four$95.00
BBQ Combo
Pick Two Meats: 1/4 Barbecued Chicken, Sliced Texas Beef Brisket 5 oz, Memphis Style Pork Spare Ribs 3 Pcs, Carolina Pulled Pork 1 lb & A Choice of Two Small Homemade Sides
- Feeds One$32.95

Virgil's Favorites

Whole Rack of Memphis Style Pork Spare Ribs
Choice of Glazed or Dry Rubbed & Hickory Smoked
- 8-10 Pcs$35.95
Texas Beef Brisket
Slow Smoked, Sliced to Order & Finished with Virgil's BBQ sauce
- Per Pound$29.95
Carolina Pulled Pork
Slow Smoked, Pulled Off the Bone & Tossed in our Famous Vinegar BBQ Sauce
- Per Pound$22.95
Whole BBQ Smoked Chicken
Slow Smoked & Seasoned with Virgil's Dry Rub, Finished on the Grill with our BBQ Sauce
- 6-8 Pcs$19.95
Whole Kansas City Fried Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken
- 6-8 Pcs$23.95

Sandwiches & Po'Boys

Served with French Fries

Carolina Pulled Pork$17.95
Slow Smoked, Pulled Off the Bone & Tossed in our Famous Vinegar BBQ Sauce & Topped with Mustard Slaw
Sliced Texas Beef Brisket$18.95
Slow Smoked & Sliced to Order with BBQ Sauce
Grilled Chicken Po'Boy$17.95
Grilled Chicken Breast Served on a Club Roll with Lettuce, Tomato & House Made Tartar Sauce

Sides for the Table

SM (Pint) | LG (Quart)

Mac & Cheese
Sharp cheddar, mustard, cream & a touch of hot sauce, baked until bubbling hot & topped with saltine crackers, cereal & ruffle chips
- SM$7.95
- LG$14.95
Cole Slaw
Creamy Cole Slaw with a Fresh Tangy Bite - Made with a Combination of Mayo, Mustard, & Bread & Butter Pickles
- SM$7.95
- LG$14.95
French Fries
Crispy fried Idaho potatoes
- SM$7.95
- LG$14.95
Hickory Baked Beans
Pinto beans smoked with beef brisket, bacon, brown sugar & molasses to sweeten the flavor
- SM$7.95
- LG$14.95
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Russet Potatoes Boiled with the Skin on & Mashed with Butter, Milk, Heavy Cream & Seasonings Until Creamy & Fluffy - Topped with Virgil's Famous Gravy
- SM$7.95
- LG$14.95
Cornbread
House made cornbread made with fresh corn, cheddar cheese, scallions & cilantro
- 6 Pcs$14.95
Biscuits
Rich & fluffy on the inside & crispy on the outside
- 4 Pcs$14.95

Dessert

Banana Pudding
Fresh banana caramel & pastry cream, layered with nilla wafers & fresh whipped cream
- SM$8.95
- LG$16.95
Peanut Butter Pie
Smooth & Creamy Peanut Butter Mixed with Whipped Cream in a Grahamn Cracker Crust
- Slice$8.95
Key Lime Pie
Graham Cracker Crust Filled with Fresh Key Lime & Baked Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream
- Slice$8.95

What 6,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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RhondaA
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my second time visiting this BBQ restaurant and it was just as delicious as my 1st visit. The fried sweet pickles were tasty and the service was super friendly.
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Newyork2205
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Average food. Possibly abit overpriced for the quality. Got the platter for one. Dry ribs. Brisket was nice. Cold mac and cheese. Nice vibe and friendly staff.
PB
PaulB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, amazing atmosphere and great service from David and the team. They all sang happy birthday to my wife which was a nice touch
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galec
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
It was nice but I wasn't blown away with the food. I think a little more love in there food would made it better. It didn't seem very fresh to me. However, David the waiter was just so nice, personable and attentive which made the experience a great one so I would go back and refer a friend. Gale
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TiiaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Hyvää ruokaa ja suht edullisesti. Aivan ihana tarjoilija!
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Stone
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Brisket was fantastic so were the Fries. The mac n cheese was not good - bland, dry and the Beans were ok. Server (Eli) was GREAT. Your Corkage Fee of $35 is outrageous! I would recommend you with "reservations..."
MM
MarcelM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience2
Very bad service, food was low quality, dry and tasteless meat, this place is so overrated it’s unbelievable
SP
SharonP
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not sure how I never knew about this place but I'm glad I know about it now.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great!
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gbfoodie
London
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal. Very friendly and fast service (almost too quick for freshly cooked food??), very tasty and very good value for Times Square. We would definitely return.
AJ
AdamJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cool Ambience, the food was amazing. One of the best Sparerips I ever had. The service was very good
BH
BruceH
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Absolutely terrible Waitress asking bizarre questions but forgot some of the order Food was awful, bone dry and boiled not smoked, Service very poor. I asked for the bill , paid and then left, without asking them to reduce the price but also without a tip. Was then chased down the road after leaving because there was a balance on the bill. Turns out they added a tip themselves but because my card is PIN only, they couldn’t authorise it and wanted cash for a payment I hadn’t agreed to! Extremely dodgy!!
DO
DeanO
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have visited Virgils before and always recommend people to visit when they visit NYC. Its always fantastic and all of the people I've recommended it to say the same. Excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was very nice and the food was delicious.
AC
AnaC
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Over worked waiters, sad food, got sick... not really coming back!
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howarthou
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was fast & good Our server was excellent Pretty noisy but on
AN
ANewYorker
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good as always. Food wonderful. Service was fine
w
willisave
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good for kids an solid food.
AM
AmandaMattJ
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Virgils was a great place to eat after a play. It was affordable and had a casual atmosphere. The ribs were very good and the location was good within Midtown.
h
heather
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Amazing server , Food was delish !
PJ
PatezJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vert good Américain food et good service et réservation
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Rbake56
Kansas City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and service was good but portion sizes have gotten noticeably smaller over the years. This may have been necessary to hold down pricing, but it is disappointing nonetheless.
JV
JVVM
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Food was overpriced and quality was terrible
MV
MarcelaV
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner! our server was very sweet, she gave us some suggestions, which we took, and she was right on the money. food came out fast and overall the entire staff was very friendly and helpful. will absolutely visit again on my next NY trip!
JF
JodyF
New York Area
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Because Virgil's is in the theater district, it makes it rather hit and miss during peak hours. At least the food was good! And even slow service there is faster than a regular restaurant, since the barbecue is all pre-made and served fairly quickly. It was our drinks that took forever.
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sophiem
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
great BBQ food, we enjoyed it very much. We highly recommend.
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Mike
Toronto
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was great...ribs and brisket...waitress was great...place is a little run down but it is a bbq joint so it works. Overall would go back again.
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Tony
London
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Don’t waste your time here. Food isn’t the best and there are plenty of other better options in the area. Service was not great. We were a group of 4 and initially told draft beer wasn’t available on a Saturday night in Manhattan. We ordered bottled beer to have for our meals, only to discover other tables a few minutes later being served draft beer. We asked another waiter if the issue was fixed, and we’re told there was never an issue to begin with. We eventually got our beers after finishing our meal
SB
SteveB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious. Prices are a little high but for the location and convenience of this place they’re on par.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
David was wonderful! Food was great, per protocol
LS
LauraS
New York Area
67 reviews
vip
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The staff is attentive - food was okay and should have been served hotter - seems it’s prepped and left in chaffing dishes - had a grumbly stomache the next day :(
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Hurleygirl
Salt Lake City
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent lunch menu. Staff was terrific. Service fabulous. Great Times Square location. Will definicome back again .
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pb2013
New York Area
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Our first visit since the start of the pandemic. Not much has changed. A few menu items disappeared. The food is still GREAT - excellent BBQ - probably the best option in the area. Service is still friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere is still super casual. The upstairs dining area opens at 5 PM. Before that, only the main floor is open. A very good selection of bottled and draft beers - try the draft Left Hand Brewing Nitro Stout - smooth, creamy, deep flavor, and it goes SO well with the food. They have a full bar. Forget an appetizer unless you're amazingly hungry - portions are huge. We had the dry-rubbed Memphis-style ribs and the blackened salmon. A half-rack of ribs was too much combined with the two sides and cornbread. I'd go with the quarter-rack. The ribs are really full of meat. Try pouring on some BBQ sauce. About that cornbread. Mediocre. The chef really needs a new recipe. Not all that tasty. It was the only downer part of the meal. For sides, cole slaw, mac/cheese, and collard greens are great choices. Also try the key lime pie for dessert if you have any room left. Very highly recommended.
ER
EvaR
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st time visit. Food was great. Will be back again.
LT
LarryT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Making a reservation was easy through Open Door.
T
Tablevibes1
New York Area
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Virgil’s is my “GO-TO” place for company from out of town. Especially if I’m not sure if they have had a wide range of experiences with restaurants. VIRGILS menu has something everyone will enjoy no mater what part of the country they’re from.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was very good! Portions are very big. Good value for what you get
ZR
ZinaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Virgil's was phenomenal! Best place in NYC for real, authentic BBQ!!
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Steffi
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is one of my favorite places--good food all around. BUT they do not serve chocolate chess pie any more and I was sooooooo disappointed. They offered chocolate cake but IT IS NOT THE SAME. Hopefully they will bring it back soon.
J
Judy
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service

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 6633 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 921-9494

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–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 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

Website
http://www.virgilsbbq.com/
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

Virgil's Real BBQ - New York City

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Trash Ribs

Sliced Texas Beef Brisket

BBQ Chicken Wings

Starters

BBQ Chicken Wings$23.95

Trash Ribs$14.95

Trainwreck Fries$17.95

Pitmaster Platters

The Pig Out!

BBQ Combo

Virgil's Favorites

Whole Rack of Memphis Style Pork Spare Ribs

Texas Beef Brisket

Carolina Pulled Pork

Whole BBQ Smoked Chicken

Whole Kansas City Fried Chicken

Sandwiches & Po'Boys

Carolina Pulled Pork$17.95

Sliced Texas Beef Brisket$18.95

Grilled Chicken Po'Boy$17.95

Sides for the Table

Mac & Cheese

Cole Slaw

French Fries

Hickory Baked Beans

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Cornbread

Biscuits

Dessert

Banana Pudding

Peanut Butter Pie

Key Lime Pie

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Make a reservation

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Takeout

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