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Quality Catering At a Reasonable Price.
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Handicap Accessible, Delivery, Open Late
Barbecue, Barbeque, Southern & Soul, American
For three star dining in New York, try Virgil's Real Barbecue. Located in the Midtown West area, this restaurant is very affordable. It's known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the 10 Best NY Barbecue award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery and brunch. This place is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. Diners found the food pretty good.
At Virgil's, carnivores of every shape and color abandon all caution and happily shovel in as much pungent barbecued meat, pork and chicken as they can stomach. The two-level restaurant is a haven for groups,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, it's in an annoying part of town, and it's full of annoying tourists, but the food more than makes up for both. I can only speak to the Texas-oriented part of the menu, because ...duh... why…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i guess the only bad part about seeing a broadway play is that when the play is over you're starving and times square--although filled with lots of lights, is not the ideal place for any New Yorker to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Southern BBQ, Football, Beers, and Meat then look no further this heart-stopping meal may only make you skip a few beats. I have to admit that I've been sending people here for years and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is terrrrrrible. I'm not sure if it's gone drastically downhill or if it's irrationally hit or miss, but really, would you prefer either? I'd been here before and the food was okay. Great…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what the big deal is. I hate Times Square and the decor is more Cracker Barrel than BBQ. Brisket and ribs were both kind of dry. Not terrible, but not great.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I ate here before a 7p sunday show. The place was busy but not packed and our service was rather quick. The food was delicious! I didn't think the pulled pork was dry at all. And…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance here is better than Dallas BBQ by a wide margin, though the wait is longer to get a table. The food is served really quickly here too. Most friends I've dined with here (on many…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Real Deal BBQ? I don't think so... upon walking in, it looks like a diner but when u go to the 2nd floor it looks Westerny with vintage photos all over the walls. The tables are covered with this…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We didn't expect to find BBQ this authentic in the middle of Manhattan, but Virgil's is the real deal, and certainly better than anything we have found in the Tampa Bay area. Virgil's Pig Out is a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so. much. food. served immediately (do we see a trend emerging here? feed me quickly and your stars double almost automatically) and freaking unstop-ably delicious, despite my pre-meal snack of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ribstock 2008 - 8/14/08 was held outdoors here from 6-7pm offering free ribs. They went through with it, even in the rain. My friend tells me they have the best brisket and pulled pork here. Must try…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 - Although I never experienced real BBQ, like the ones that they tantalize you with on the Travel Channel and Food Network, you know, you really want to eat it as they are showing it on TV, but…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for Ribstock 2008. Sam P (aka tha Mayor) posted this event at 4:25 pm, and by 4:56pm I already had enlisted my boy to pig out with me. Surprisingly, it wasn't that crowded, because the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid restaurant, good ribs - brisket - brisket - brisket (very good) baked beans a bit sweet but good, mashed potatoes also good. Beers were ok - service was not that good - rushed - NY style -…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Virgil's BBQ is just about has good as it gets. Since the first time I went there in 2004 with a group of friends I was impressed and forced my food picky boyfriend to bring me here with a promise…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Virgil's with my sister and younger cousin for lunch yesterday. We ordered an appetizer of the Train Wreck Fries to start with, which was much better than expected -- probably the best…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The one time that I came here I wasn't not overly impressed. The food wasn't bad, the food was at least better than BBQs. But I felt the place was overpriced for what you get and was overrun with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
uuurrrghhh. 4 hours after coming back from lunch my stomach is still groaning. I haven't been here for years then today I got dragged along to a last minute impromptu lunch. Bang goes my 3 week diet…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since Dinosaur opened, I no longer look to Virgil's for my BBQ fix. Instead, I drag my husband here to split an order of the Train Wreck Fries, the biscuits, and the mac and cheese. I guess Virgil's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day of walking through New York From The Circle Star cruise line up to 82nd street, through Central Park and down to Times Square i was veeeeeeeerry hungy. My buddy suggested we eat at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is BUSY. With that said, you can expect space to be at a bare minimum unless you're sitting in the upstairs patio. Not exactly a 1-on-1 type of deal, this place demands that you either go…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing was remarkable at this restaurant though the air conditioning was blasting. The best thing we ate here were the trailerpark french fries.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just one word: BRISKET. Honestly, all I can say is *drool* about that delicious...deliciousness.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great place if you're pms-ing. great greasy fries and obscenely huge portions of everything. my faves: butterworth and chicago flatdogs with a side of biscuits and gravy. the ribs are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend brought me here, and I must say... it was awfully tasty. Yes, it's in Times Square, and yes there are tourists EVERYWHERE, but go to opentable.com, make your reservation, then show up…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. My boyfriend and I walked into Virgil's for a late night dinner after seeing a broadway show. I was a little skeptical but overall the food was really good. Our server was very nice and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this was a last minute choice for a birthday treat dinner for a friend, with 2 friends plus myself. of course, it's tough to get into the place, because of its location that's so close to the heart…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was actually surprised when I read all the not-so good reviews for Virgil's. I love it there. I would go for their honey- butter and biscuits alone. And the greens are to die for. I took my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well let's first start with, we are in Time's Square. Everything is overpriced. Especially parking the car if you are from out of town. Virgil's is okay. The food is very good. Not great!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better bbq places in nyc. Location sucks, but the memphis style ribs/collard greens/coleslaw are awesome. Love the loaded fries, I forget what they're called, but they were amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not good. Ribs were dry and caked with a gnarly rub. What kind of BBQ place cooks all of the moisture out of their ribs and then makes you add BBQ sauce because the meat is DRY?! French fries were…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for tourists and those not familiar with great BBQ. I've been here a couple times, each time hoping the food might be a little better. I absolutely love the hush puppies, authentic or not they…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, I'm surprised this place has so many bad reviews.. although if you read them half of them say that the food is great but the service sucks.. okay, I can see it, but honestly I've been…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
VERY good BBQ in NYC. The only drawback to Virgil's is the annoying tourists, but once you sit down and enjoy yourself, the food is great.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The WORST place I have ever eaten in my entire life. No joke. I tried to give them a zero star... but they won't let you.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed this restaurant for what it's worth... I had the BBQ lamb and it was pretty tasty. The cornbread that came with it was... not really good, but not really bad either. It had chunks of corn in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like some other reviewers here, I need to knock Virgil's down a few pegs based on service, or their lack thereof. The food is great but this last time I was having a late lunch at Virgil's with my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Beef Brisket sandwich I've ever tasted. And I mean tasted because I only got A taste of my boyfriend's sandwich. It was so good I dont even remember what I ate!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Virgil's Texas BBQ Chili This is a really big bowl of chili, and I just got their pint sized version. Yikes! There are huge chunks of meat to this chili. But, what I like more than the meat chunks is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
FIrst, let me say that based solely on the food, I would give this place five stars. It's that good. Everything, bbq, southern food, appetizers, are excellent. Even the sides are excellent, the baked…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being the Southern Belle that I am, I didn't expect much of Virgil's--I mean, really good BBQ in NYC? C'mon. Not so much. Due to my low expectations, Virgil's didn't disappoint. It may have actually…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, come on, how do you mess up pork ribs and call yourself a bbq place??? At the very least, you marinade and cook it. Not burn it! Not dry it to the point that it's jerky! The mac and cheese was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch with my whole department. Ordered appetizers to share; popcorn shrimp, onion rings and corn muffins. Everything tasted great. As I am not a mean person I ordered Grilled Catfish,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ was decent and liked that they seemed to have a good variety of items on their menu. A little too crowded and hectic, but that's what you get in Times Square. Not the best BBQ I've had, but not a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is ok texas style bbq. it's kinda spendy (hello times square locale) and can be hard to get a table at times. i recommend a reservation and be on time or they will give your table away.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a born and bred North Carolina girl, bbq is one of my passions. I truly didn't care for Virgil's bbq. It's alright - but it's just alright. Not anything to rave about, and I wouldn't bring my NC…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little pricey but the portions are HUGE. Times Square is a real hit or miss in my opinion when it comes to restaurants, but Virgil's is one of the better ones. I'm not a bbq expert, but I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we were visitng friends in NYC, and they suggested bbq... i was like - bbq in times square? hell ya. not the best bbq i've had - but definitely, a very good surprise in the city... i didnt have ribs…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still dreaming about this place. Front ribs where phenomenal. But the real prize in this BBQ joint is their brisket sandwiches. THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. The mac n cheese ain't too shabby either.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best BBQ place in town, but it is not the worst either. It is more on the lines of a Brother Jimmy's than a Dinosaur (or insert your favorite place here). It is "in" Times Square so you can…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good. I wish they had baby back ribs in addition to their front ribs but they really made those front ribs count. Probably the best front ribs I've ever had. My only complaints are…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Virgil's since it opened. In the last year or so this place has went downhill. It use to be a "can't miss". Now it's crap shoot every time I order. With so many good BBQ restaurants…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Train wreck fries and bbq wings are good but on the salty side. Ribs and pulled pork are decent. Always packed for dinner. There's a bar area while you wait. Must get: bbq wings
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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I started going here 3 years ago, and stopped last summer. The meat kept getting fattier, the drinks weaker, and the prices are absurd for bbq. i don't think the meat is smoked as real bbq is supposed to be. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from the South and all, I must admit I do enjoy some really good BBQ. My girlfriend and I were kind of surprised when we stumbled across Virgil's on an extremely rainy and nasty winter day in…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mad touristico but tasty. The onion rings had weird kind of burnt oil flavor. I think they just needed to change the oil in the fryer.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
shitty service. decent crabcakes for 12 bucks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The closest thing to Real BBQ in the northeast. AMAZING! Whether you go for the ribs, the pulled pork, or the split chicago style hot dogs, you will be completely satisfied. Make sure you get some…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review originally posted at http://3oclockam.blogspot.com/2006/06/virgils.html "That's the best barbecue in the city," the cabbie claims as we roll past Virgil's through the slow midtown traffic…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Geeze louise....their sampler was HUMONGO....and very YUMMMMMO! We got the sampler as our main meal...and we stilllll didn't even finish it. It consisted of the following: HUSH PUPPIES, corn dogs, BBQ…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy bbq pulled chicken and delicious corn bread. Nice servers and a good, casual ambiance. I'm far from an expert on barbecue, but I have enjoyed this place on two visits to Manhattan, and it is an…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our last night of visiting the Big Apple, My sister, my friend Erik and myself decided to walk around Time Square one last time.We came across this fine dining establishment called Virgil's Real…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was thinking of the "Oh, Christmas Tree" song when I wrote this review. I apologize in advance. Whenever I feel blue, I take a cab and rush to you. Oh, how I love your BBQ.
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for tender, saucy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Virgil's ribs aren't like that but they're still pretty tasty. Their Memphis style dry-rubbed ribs have a great smoky flavor but I still used…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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This, to me at least, is real barbecue (which is extremely hard to get in NYC...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends took me to this place during my first NYC visit. The chicken, ribs and sides were yummy. Now, I make sure to visit this place everytime I am in NYC. Good place to eat while at Time's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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My husband and I went to Virgil's for Thanksgiving dinner. We had never had Thanksgiving dinner BBQ style but were pleasantly pleased. The turkey was very good and the portions were big enough that I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay Virgil, let's talk. The office rats forced your menu under my nose like smelling salts around 11:30 this morning and told me to pick and pick fast or there would be repercussions. I was producing…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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we found this restaurant off of the main drag while in nyc and figured we would try it with it being a southern restaurant... the bbq tasted like rubber and the tea was as real as nestea... the service was...
menupages.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a group of six very hungry 20-something BBQ fans. We started with the BBQ nachos (quite possibly the best invention since sliced bread) and the Trainwreck fries (quite yummy/fattening as…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The smoked potatoes alone will keep me coming back for more. I ordered the surf and turf special, and while the crab cakes were small, the overall meal (combo of steak, shrimp, crab cakes, asparagus…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! is all I can say. I went here and I'm thinking....ok its going to be crap..BBQ in the middle of Times Square..I figured the usual, touristy,overpriced food but boy was I wrong!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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no reservations for six, and we were seated in 15 minutes. service was prompt and pleasant. everyone ordered something different, and everyone was very pleased with their meal. the bill was astonishingly low....
menupages.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I'm basing this review entirely on a brisket sandwich but that's what I have to go on. It is subject to change upon future visits. Disclaimers out of the way, this is my second favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Great food and service to go along with it. We went when there wasn't a wait (10pm), after a show. The server was very nice and attentive and we didn't have to wait at all. The BBQ is one of the best I've had.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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I was just at Virgils and it was delicious. We went on a saturday at 5pm and we got a table right away. The wings were great and falling off the bone. I had the Shrimp Po Boy and it was great. The bbq chicken...
menupages.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Have gone here a number of times for lunch on different days and the items for each day are great. Always high quality and plenty of it. Don't just check out their regular menu - check the lunch specials if...
menupages.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard about this place on Food Network so when I made a trip out to NYC, I had to try em. I've never had southern style BBQ before, where they use the rubs and slow cook the meats. The brisket is so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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great atmosphere, good meat, great variety on the menu. busy and kind of loud, but not too bad for a times square restaurant. i love a restaurant that offers cheese grits as a side dish.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Very old meat. Was cooked days before I was served. The portions were small. The baked beans were old and dry.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is solid but not the best BBQ by far. It's great for a bite if you're in Times Square. Oh and don't miss the mint julep. Woowee!
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went to this place with my girlfriend. We read the reviews and tried the hush puppies to start. There really good but they give you WAYY too much. We loaded up on those soo much we didnt have enough…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best BBQ in the city by far - but for a group outing it's accessible and fun. They had great live music playing in the bar area, and whiskey drinks specials at $5 - hard to beat. I ordered…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you may have guessed, judging from many of my reviews, I LOVES me some BBQ! Finding good BBQ in NYC is always a challenge. Then I discovered Virgil's a couple of years ago. The BEST pulled pork…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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I would have to agree with the past reviews of Virgils, the BBQ is just average, and considering the price i wouldn't advise going here. I had to wait 10 min for my waiter to come and take my order, the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i dunno what i think of this place, i have to go again and order some more stuff. . The sides are good,.. but wayyyy too small, the ribs are dry .... like ur gonna choke. But its a nice lil…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
being a texan i consider it part of my heritage to fairly frequently give myself a mild case of meat poisoning. i have to admit i was a bit skeptical that a yankee bbq joint would be able to deliver…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sucker for barbecue, so I may have a four-star floor for anyone who serves. Virgil's is good but not great; I'd personally opt for Blue Smoke even though I'm paying more and waiting longer to go…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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As long as the tourists are not from down south. The food is just average. It doesn't compare to Daisy Mae's, Blue Smoke, Dinosaur or even Spanky"s on the next block. And its definitely not worth navigating...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unexpectedly deeeelish, and unexpected super friendly, attentive service. The bartender was the nicest, most detail oriented, multi tasker I have ever seen. He got everyone's take-out orders, served…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my "try to stop here every NYC trip" locales. A good friend of mine from Texas took me there years ago and it was great! Hard to go there alone and order yummy appetizers without someone to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the Train Wreck fries, awesome nacho style fries with chili, cheese, ranch, jalapeos & bacon, they are amazing, even if they are a filling appetizer. The rest of the food is solid, have had…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry that Rich and Erika had bad experiences at this place. I ate there a couple of days ago with lowish expectations and turned out a true fan. My best friend and I went there after a NYC bud of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
