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Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side
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2452 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
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Best BBQ Ribs in Upper West Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Virgil's Real BBQ - Upper West Side 8.0
Upper West Side (Central)
Vibes: Comfort Food Classics Quick Bites Champions Group Dining Gatherings
The Upper West Side outpost of Virgil's brings the brand's slow-smoked ribs and classic Southern barbecue to a compact Broadway counter space. Locals rely on it for rib plates, combos, and platters when they want straightforward, sauce-forward BBQ without heading downtown.
Must-Try Dishes: Memphis Style Pork Rib Plate, Trash Ribs, Rack of Ribs
Scores:
Value: 7.7 Service: 7.3 Consistency: 7.8 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6 Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Slow-smoked Memphis-style ribs and BBQ combos from a long-running NYC barbecue name.
Who should go: Rib-focused diners craving casual, sauce-heavy barbecue meals.
When to visit: Weeknights at dinner when pickup and delivery are smoother.
What to order: Memphis Style Pork Rib Plate, Trash Ribs, Rack of Ribs.
Insider tip: Order a rib combo with extra sauce and plan for next-day leftovers.