in:Virgil’s Real BBQ18 pts
“It’s a midtown generic kind of BBQ but the last time I was there the wings were outstanding. There’s far better in town but if you’re around Times Square and want some Q is a decent stop.”
5.4/10
AI-generated summary
People argue about this one. Fans say the smoked wings and hush puppies are genuinely good, and that a new pitmaster from Hometown improved the food. Others say it's generic chain , pricey, and that there's far better in the city. Most land in the middle, a fine Times Square stop that gets you in and out if you're not expecting the best.
“It’s a midtown generic kind of BBQ but the last time I was there the wings were outstanding. There’s far better in town but if you’re around Times Square and want some Q is a decent stop.”
“Virgils is solid. Way back when, it was the best in NYC, but I fear it’s been turned into just another chain-like bbq joint. Having said that, they have the best hush puppies in the north.”
“Virgil's was our stop for lunch. Not fantastic but could have been worse. Sweet Chili smoked chicken wings were the best thing of the afternoon there earning a 7.2.”
“Smoked wings from Virgil’s BBQ in Time Square”
“I like their brisket sandwich for a fast casual lunch though.”
“And if you think Virgil's is BBQ, then Hometown BBQ may not be BBQ.”
“The hush puppies are fire”
“It’s good. If they have the chicken fried steak, get it and you’ll roll out of there with leftovers for days.”
“For real actual decent food that has a good kids' menu: Virgil's BBQ. Extremely tourist-friendly but still surprisingly good.”
“I took Mom there and liked it. I'm sure someone will tell you it's not real BBQ or something but I've never been to Texas. I thought the smoked dishes were great, the service was good, and the sides were okay.”
“Their Breakfasts are huge and pretty good.”
“It's alright, nothing amazing. If you've had bbq from a chain in the south, its a bit like that.”