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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
7963 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 151 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 08:00–22:00 Tue 16:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 08:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–23:30
  • 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
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Cross Street
    Broadway and 44th
  • 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.
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,963 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Virgil's Real BBQ in New York City is a Midtown gem offering "excellent barbecue" with a lively atmosphere. Known for "great food and consistently amazing service," it's a family-friendly spot that's "worth booking in advance." The "juicy pork ribs" and "delicious fried chicken" are standout dishes. Enjoy generous portions, reasonable prices, and a convenient location near Times Square, perfect for pre-theater dining.

7,963 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot in the center of Times Square. The food was delicious and the kids menu were too big they couldn’t finish. The price was right. Definitely a place to go to if you are looking for a real American vibe

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  2. David

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On one of the busiest nights of the year with a reservation we were seated. Our server was nice and knowledgeable. We had some food allergies (gluten and dairy). We ordered and a few minutes later the manager came by to discuss our order. She knew that bbq sauce was out due to the gluten in the soy sauce that’s an ingredient. Huge props there. A+ experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are foodies and love atmosphere. Thumbs up. It was superb!!

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  4. Clare

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and good food in a very convenient location to go to a show in New York on a very crowded night. Our server got all the nuances of our order and we all enjoyed our meal. The place is very lively and loud, but that’s the vibe that you sign up for.😊

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  5. Adam

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food when it arrived was cold, liked the atmosphere

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  6. Lori

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pulled pork sandwich was delicious. Nice size portions. Waitress was terrific.

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  7. Kelly

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    had a res. seated promptly. server was great. food was good. hopping place

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we have been coming here for years and it is always good hearty comfort food . I must say the train wreck fries order was disappointingly small portion as well as 3 wings per order.? Another case of much smaller portions for a higher price . That said our waiter Agusto was terrific . Paul

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  9. Thad

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    184 reviews

    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is always one of our stops when we come to NYC......food is always great and enjoyable....they are very accommodating regarding where you want to sit.

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  10. Rob

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    James was great! The ribs were delicious. Thanks for taking such good care of us.

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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 7963 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 151 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
  • Area
    Theater District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 08:00–22:00 Tue 16:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 08:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–23:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Takeaway, 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
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