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.”
H3
All 48 rated mentions, most helpful first
“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.”
H3
“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.”
H3
“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.”
H2
“Smoked wings from Virgil’s BBQ in Time Square”
H2
“I like their brisket sandwich for a fast casual lunch though.”
H2
“And if you think Virgil's is BBQ, then Hometown BBQ may not be BBQ.”
H2
“The hush puppies are fire”
H2
“It’s good. If they have the chicken fried steak, get it and you’ll roll out of there with leftovers for days.”
H2
“For real actual decent food that has a good kids' menu: Virgil's BBQ. Extremely tourist-friendly but still surprisingly good.”
H2
“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.”
H2
“Their Breakfasts are huge and pretty good.”
H2
“It's alright, nothing amazing. If you've had bbq from a chain in the south, its a bit like that.”
H2
“I like their wings.”
H2
“Virgil’s has one of the best Memphis ribs in the northeast, even it it’s in Times Square.”
H2
“It's totally designed for tourists and big tour groups, but the food is surprisingly authentic and they get you in and out.”
H2
“I think it is so underrated. I used to bring their food to BBQs and everyone was always impressed before I said where it was from. The BBQ salad is delish”
H2
“Their new pitmaster used to work at hometown and the food has improved significantly (I liked them before though too).”
H2
“It's perfectly serviceable. Far from the best BBQ you'll ever eat”
H2
“Virgil's BBQ (designed for tourists, but the food is excellent and they'll get you in and out fast)”
H2
“Good barbecue.”
H2
“Smoked wings at Virgil’s”
H2
“you can get some surprisingly good BBQ at Virgil's.”
H2
“It’s not bad for times sq”
H1
“Virgils BBQ”
H1
“Surprised you didn’t add Virgil’s. 🙄”
H1
“Virgil's BBQ is fun. My kids love going there.”
H1
“it's nevertheless remarkably good BBQ and the sides are excellent. And I speak as a BBQ snob.”
H1
“I mean if Virgil’s is the ceiling you’ve got many options.”
H1
“I ain’t impressed with any of them and they super pricey, but they should hit that rib craving.”
H1
“A lot of good recs here, I’ll rec a couple of “crappy” conventional ones that are nonetheless good:”
H1
“I like Virgil’s”
H1
“those epic spots (blacks, Virgil's, Chris Lilly's spot, Rodney Scott etc) all do huge numbers every day.”
H1
“Tell your friend he needs to burn his foodie membership card if Virgil’s is his favorite BBQ in NYC.”
H1
“Junior’s, Virgil’s, Mom’s kitchen and bar.”
H1
“John’s Pizza or Virgil’s are your two best bets, IMHO.”
H1
“If she likes BBQ, there’s a Virgil’s BBQ on West 44th Street btw 6th and 7th Avenues.”
H1
“Virgil’s”
H1
“Recently had it at Virgil’s and was disappointed”
H1
“Virgil's”
H1
“Couldn’t agree with either statement more”
H1
“It was terrible. I went in just for the experience fully expecting it to be bad and it still disappointed lol”
H1
“Although when I was a teen, I'd pick BBQ of Steakhouse any day and in that case I'd pick Dinosaur or Virgils.”
H1
“Virgil’s”
H1
“Virgil’s”
H1
“Virgil’s”
H1
“Virgil’s BBQ on West 44th Street, slightly east of Broadway”
H1
“If Virgil’s is his favorite, he ain’t a foodie! :)”
H1
“At least go to Virgil’s”
H1