Virgil's Real BBQ

Virgil s Real Barbecue is operated by The Alicart Group that operates a variety of dining concepts and also owns Carmines and Gabriela s. Virgil s Real Barbecue serves onion rings, pan-fried crab cakes, barbecued shrimp, chicken wings, nachos, house salad and french fries. The restaurant offers pork ribs, barbecued chicken, chicken and rib combo, lamb, smoked ham, sliced Texas beef brisket,...

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Don’t let this barbecue restaurant’s Theater District location turn you off. Locals, and especially tourists, hit this joint to enjoy starters like train wreck fries, which come covered with melted cheddar, smoked bacon, scallions, jalapeños and ranch dressing; buttermilk onion rings with blue cheese dip; biscuits and gravy; and pan-fried crab cakes. Entrées include massive platters of pulled...

"Solid" BBQ turns up in Times Square at this longtime "crowd-pleaser" that rolls out "huge portions" of "greasy" grub in "massive" digs ideal "for groups"; OK, it's "not Texas" and the setup's "nothing memorable", but you'd never know it from the hordes of "tourists" crowding in.

The Scene
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... Pros + high-energy ambiance Cons - very loud

Located in the heart of Times Square in New York, Virgil’s Real BBQ is the perfect spot to get southern home-style cooking in the Big Apple. With friendly service and a family atmosphere, Virgil’s prides itself on its famous barbeque and exceptional comfort food. Only two blocks north of the Times Square 42nd Street subway station, this location is easily accessible from any part of the city....