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Virgil's Real Barbecue Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Hours:
    Mon-Sat, 11:30am-10:30pm, Sun, 11am-10:30pm
  • Delivery Area:
    34th St. to 57th St., Madison Ave. to Tenth Ave.

appetizers & biscuits

Trainwreck Fries fresh cut fries, covered with melted cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, scallions, pickled jalapenos & topped with ranch dressing       10.50
Buttermilk Onion Rings with blue cheese dip       8.50
Biscuits and Gravy       6.50
Hush Puppies served with maple syrup butter       8.50
Pan Fried Crab Cakes       13.50
Bbq Shrimp served with mustard slaw       11.95
Popcorn Shrimp       11.25
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail served with cilantro cocktail sauce       10.95
Virgil's Texas Red Chili served with cornbread       7.95
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers served with ranch dip       8.25
Bbq Chicken Wings served with blue cheese dip       11.95
Oklahoma State Fair Corndogs       8.50
Bbq Trash Riblets served with mustard sauce       8.25
Virgil's Bbq Nachos       10.95
Small House Salad       5.95
Fresh Cut French Fries       6.25
Appetizers Sampler for 4 or more       27.95
biscuits & bread
Buttermilk Biscuits     (2) 3.95   (5) 7.50
Cornbread       (6) 5.25

sandwiches & po' boys

Served With Potato salad, Coleslaw & Pickle

barbecue sandwiches
Served on a Sesame Seed Bun
Pulled Carolina Pork topped with mustard slaw       12.95
Sliced Texas Beef Brisket       12.95
Smoked Maryland Ham       12.95
Two Meat Combo       13.95
Pulled Chicken       12.95
po' boys
Heros Dixie style. Served on a Hero Roll With Chopped lettuce, Tomato and Tartar Sauce
Boneless Fried Chicken       12.95
Texas Link       11.95
Fried Shrimp       14.50
Carolina Crab Cake       14.95
Fried Catfish Filet       12.95
Turkey Club smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise       10.95
Owensboro Lamb served on rye bread with sliced onion and bread & butter pickles       12.95
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich on 7 grain bread with mustard vinaigrette       11.95
Brisket Melt grilled onions & cheddar cheese on grilled rye bread       12.95
sandwiches
Smoked Turkey Club smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise       13.95
Owensboro Lamb served on rye bread with sliced onion and bread & butter pickles       10.95
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich on 7 grain bread with mustard vinaigrette       9.95
Brisket Melt grilled onions & cheddar cheese on grilled rye bread       10.95
flat dogs & hamburgers
Flatdogs two split & grilled hot dogs on toasted rolls       8.95
Butterworth Style Flatdogs barbecue sauce, onions, mayo, mustard and relish       9.95
Chicago Style Charred Hot Dogs mustard, relish, hot peppers, tomato, onions, pickle & celery salt       9.95
Virgil's Burger oz of our own blend of ground beef       12.95
Chili Cheddar Burger our 8 oz burger with chili cheddar cheese, onion, lettuce and tomato       13.50

entrees

Served With a Choice of Two Sides & Cornbread

barbecue platters
Served on a Sesame Seed Bun
Memphis Pork Ribs       23.50
Half Bbq Chicken       18.95
Chicken and Rib Combo       21.95
Two Meat Combo ribs, chicken, pork, lamb, brisket, ham, link       21.95
Owensboro Lamb       21.95
Smoked Maryland Ham       16.95
Texas Link       16.95
Virgil's Pig Out ribs, chicken, brisket, pork & texas link       27.95
Sliced Texas Beef Brisket       20.95
Pulled Chicken       18.95
Pulled Carolina Pork       18.95
Bbq Shrimp & Meat Combo 4 bbq shrimp with choice of chicken, pork, lamb, brisket, ham, link       22.95
country grilled
Kansas City Fried Chicken       18.95
All White Meat Additional       2
Georgia Chicken Fried Steak pan fried carolina crab cakes       20.95
Carolina Crab Cakes       23.95
Fried Jumbo Shrimp       22.95
Fried Catfish Filet       18.95
Fresh Fish of the Day      
Grilled Sirloin Steak       (16 oz) 31.95
Grilled Barbecue Shrimp       22.95
Grilled Catfish Fillet       18.95
Grilled Vegetable Platter       15.95
Grilled Boneless Breast of Chicken       18.95

sides & salads

sides with meat $4.95
Country Greens      
Georgia Pecan Rice      
Memphis Barbecue Beans      
meatless sides $4.95
Virgil's Coleslaw      
Potato Salad      
Pickled Beets      
Mashed Potatoes      
Cheese Grits      
Mac & Cheese      
Grilled Vegetables      
small salads
Choice of dressings. Creamy ranch, Blue cheese, Thousand island, Mustard Vinaigrette
House Salad mixed greens with tomato, cucumbers and olives       5.95
Savannah Salad blue cheese, pecans, red onion, bacon vinaigrette       8.25
Southern Caesar Salad grilled chicken, roasted corn salsa with biscuit croutons       8.95
Virgil's Barbecue Salad barbecue brisket, pork & chicken, hard boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, tomato, green onion, olives       9.95
entree salads
Grilled Vegetable Salad grilled vegetables over mixed greens, with olives, cheddar and blue cheese       12.50
Virgil's Barbecue Salad barbecue brisket, pork & chicken, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, green onion, olives       14.95
Grilled Chicken Salad avocado, bacon, red onion, olives       14.25
Southern Caesar grilled chicken, roasted corn salsa with biscuit croutons       13.95
Savannah Salad blue cheese, pecans, red onion, bacon vinaigrette       12.95
Large House Salad       10.95
homemade dessert $6.95
Banana Pudding       6.95
Pecan Pie       6.95
Key Lime Pie       6.95
Deep Dish Apple Pie       6.95
Peanut Butter Pie       6.95
Sweet Potato Pie       6.95
Warm Chocolate Cheese Pie       6.95
Ice Cream Sundae       6.95
Ice Cream Sandwich choice of ice cream       6.95
Ice Cream Soda       6.95
Milk Shakes       4.95
Hot Fresh Fruit Cobbler       5.75
Dessert Sampler pecan, peanut butter, chocolate chess, key lime pies, banana pudding       15.95

beers

draft beer
Domestic Pint $6/ Imported Pint $7
Budweiser (usa)      
Magic Hat #9 (usa)      
Brooklyn Pilsner (usa)      
Coors Light (usa)      
Magic Hat Circus Boy (usa)      
Virgil’s Ale (usa)      
Kona Lager (usa)      
Stella Artois (belgium)      
Bass Ale (england)      
Guinness Stout (ireland)      
Sam Adams Seasonal (usa)      
Sam Adams Lager (usa)      
Sierra Pale Ale (usa)      
Miller Lite (usa)      
Newcastle Brown Ale (england)      
virgil’s half-gallon growler
A. k. a. Pitcher
Domestic Growler       19
Imported Growler       22
pilsner
Pilsners Are Very Clean in Taste With a Mild Malt body. Light Straw to Deep Golden in color, Pilsners Usually Have a Floral Hop Aroma and a fry, Finishing Bite
Budweiser (usa) beechwood aged with a smooth taste       4.50
Miller Lite (usa) â great taste and less filling       4.50
Michelob Ultra (usa) smooth and refreshing finish       4.50
Lone Star (tx) slightly dry with a moderate finish       4.50
Rolling Rock (pa) crisp and clean       4.50
Molson Canadian (canada) clean and well-balanced       5.50
Grolsch Premium Lager (holland) soft in body with a full hop bite       5.50
Pilsner Urquell (czech rep) soft and aromatic with a floral nose       5.50
Fosters Oil Can (australia) light and clean       7
Labatt Blue (canada) slight hop aroma with a fruity character       5.50
Budweiser Light (usa) beechwood aged with a smooth light taste       4.50
Pabst Blue Ribbon (usa) clean and crisp with a moderate finish       3.50
Amstel Light (holland) malty with a smooth, brisk palate       5.50
Corona (mexico) a good accompaniment to spicy fare       5
Heineken (holland) favorite export beer from holland       5.50
Red Stripe (jamaica) dry and sweet, very refreshing       5.50
Paulaner Pilsner (munich) zesty, with a sweet, golden malt body       5.50
Warsteiner (germany) spritzy in finish with a sweet malt body       5.50
Kaliber (ireland) non- Alcoholic robust for a non-alcoholic pilsner       5
O’douls (usa) Non-alcoholic dry and well-polished       4.50
golden & amber lager
These Lagers Have a Heavier Malt Body Than Pilsners, and Their Hop Aroma Is Generally More complex. All around, Lagers Carry a stronger, Richer Taste Than pilsners
Brooklyn Lager (ny) amber color, floral bouquet, fruity malt       4.50
Harp Lager (ireland) rich with dry tones and a sweet finish       5.50
Sam Adams Lager 24oz. (ma) refreshing and robust with a lively hop finish       9
Spaten Premium Lager (germany) balanced hop-flavor, round body, superb balance       5.50
Becks (germany) full bodied with a fresh hoppy bouquet       5.50
Anchor Steam (ca) deep amber with an intensely rich flavor       5.50
Dos Equis Xx (mexico) balanced aroma, color and flavor       5.50
Killian’s Irish Red (co) great with a bowl of virgil’s chili!       5
Abita Amber (la) smooth, malty and a slight caramel flavor       5.50
Yuengling (pa) a refreshingly tart and sweet hard cider       4.50
dark lager
All Lagers Are Not light. These Beers Are Great Showcases For Rich malts, Displaying Roasted barley, chocolate, and Sweet Tones
Ayinger Celebrator (germany) a rich dopple bock, roasted, smoky, dry in finish       6
Sam Adams Black Lager (ma) deep-roasted carafa malts create layers of roasted flavors       5
Negra Modelo (mexico) dark and creamy with hints of chocolate       6
Spaten Optimater (germany) "dopple bock" a full bodied rich flavor       6
porter & stout
These Beers Are Dark and rich, With Flavors That Can Be dry, sweet, Silky or burnt. Porters Were the Original of These Two styles, a Favorite Drink of Porters in South london. Stouts Were Developed a Bit later, Originally Being Only Darker and Heavier Porters
Samuel Smith’s Taddy Porter (england) rich and creamy with a velvety texture       7
Murphy’s Stout 14.9 Oz (ireland) a premier stout, smooth flavor and creamy head       6.50
Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout (england) rich with dry tones and sweet finish       7
pale ale
Pale Ales Have a Solid Malt Body and Are Topped With Fragrant Hop aromas. British Styles Emphasize Their Malt body, While American Pale Ales Are More Aggressively Hopped
Brooklyn India Pale Ale (ny) hops and fruit, warm malty palate       5
Samuel Smith’s India Pale Ale (england) hoppy with a smooth finish       7
De Koninck (belgium) the heineken of belgium       6
Chimay Cinq Cents 22 Oz (belgium) subtle, dry, and exquisite, with a brisk finish       12
Lagunitas Ipa it has a huge hop character, but enough malty richness to keep things insane       5.50
Sam Adams Boston Ale (ma) perfumed aroma with a dry, crisp body       5.50
Duvel (belgium) â a strong golden ale with a smooth taste       7
Chimay Red (belgium) hints of black currants and nuts       7
Magic Hat Fat Angel (vt) a crisp british style pale ale       5
brown ale
Darker Cousins to Pale Ales, Brown ales Have Maltier Bodies and Nuttier Notes They Have Bouquets More Influenced by Malts Than Hops and Can Finish Dry or Sweet
Newcastle Brown Ale (england) well-balanced with a smooth finish       6
Boddingtons Pub Ale (england) creamy with a rich malt taste       6
J. w. Dundee’s Honey Brown (ny) rich body, sweet chocolate, toffee taste       5
Sam Smith’s Nut Brown Ale (england) hazelnut strains, buttery, with anise notes       7
Abita Turbo Dog (la) slightly sweet with a crisp palate       6.50
Brooklyn Brown Ale (ny) creamy texture and an assertive hop flavor       5
Celis Grotten Brown 25.4 Oz (belgium) exquisite ale that takes on a smooth, mellow, rich, unique flavor, and a fluffy delicate mouth       14
lambic $10
Lambics Are the Most Unique beers. They Are Spontaneously Fermented With Airborne Wild Yeast Native to the Senne Valley in beglium. After Being Aged For Up to Two Years in Oak Wine casks, a Dose of Fresh Fruit Is Then Added to Reinvigorate the Beer. This Creates a sweet, tart, and Fascinating Style of beer
Lindeman’s Framboise (belgium) flavored with raspberries, aromatic & sweet      
Lindeman’s Peche (belgium) peaches make this a soft and distinct beer      
wheat beer $7
Many Styles of Wheat Beers exist, But They All Are Made With At Least Fifty-percent What malt. This Gives a Dry and Refreshing Character to the beer. Napoleon’s Troops Called These Beers the Champagne of the north. They Have a Sparkling Character and Are the Perfect Drink on a Hot Day
Paulaner hefe-weizen, 16.9 oz. (germany) soft and smooth, well-balanced      
Schneider weisse, 16.9â oz. (germany) classic style weisse beer      
Hoegaarden White (belgium) subtle hints of lemon      
Hacker- Pschorr weiss, 16.9 Oz (germany) classic wheat style, dry, but balanced      
Franziskaner hefe-weiss, 16.9 Oz (germany) yeasty aroma with notes of clove and banana      
specialty beer
The Specialty Beers Dwell in a Realm All Their own. Each Has an Element to It That Sets It Apart From the pack. They Are Unique Creations and Should Not Be Passed Over
Sapporo Premium Beer (japan) intense apricot nose with a fruity finish       5.50
Woodchuck Cider (vt) deep amber color with mild hop character       5
Original Sin Apple Cider (vt) sweet like fresh squeezed juice       5

take out menu

appetizers
Biscuits and Gravy with country gravy       6.95
Hush Puppies served with maple syrup butter       8.95
Oklahoma State Fair Corn Dogs five dogs per order       8.95
Pan- Fried Crab Cakes served with virgil's slaw       13.95
B.b.q Shrimp served with mustard slaw       12.50
Popcorn Shrimp served with remoulade       11.75
Virgil's Texas Red Chili served with cornbread     pint 6.50   qt 10.50
B.b.q Trash Riblets served with mustard coleslaw       8.95
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers served with ranch dip       8.75
B.b.q Chicken Wings served with blue cheese dip       12.50
Virgil's B.b.q Nachos topped with cheddar cheese and bbq sauce       10.95
Biscuits 5 per order       7.95
Corned Bread 6 per order       5.95
Soup of the Day      
salads
Virgil's Barbecue Salad barbecue brisket, pork & chicken, hard-boiled egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, green onion, olives     sm 10.50   lg 15.50
Grilled Chicken Salad avocado, bacon, red 0nion, olive       14.95
Grilled Vegetable Salad grilled vegetables over mixed greens with olives, cheddar and blue cheese       12.95
Large House Salad mixed greens with tomato, cucumber & 0lives     sm 5.95   lg 10.95
Southern Caesar Salad grilled chicken, roasted corn salsa, with biscuit croutons     sm 9.95   lg 14.95
Savannah Salad blue cheese, pecans, red onion, bacon vinaigrette     sm 8.95   lg 13.95
Salad of the Day      
Virgil's Bbq Sampler bbqwings, corn dogs, hush puppies, popcorn shrimp, texas hot link and ribs       ((for 4 to 6 people)) 28.95
Train Wreck Fries fresh cut fries, covered with melted cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, scallions, pickled jalapenos and topped with ranch dressing       10.95
Buttermilk Onion Rings served with blue cheese dip       8.95
Fresh Cut French Fries hubba chili, cheddar cheese, blue cheese and brown gravy       6.75
Add'l Each       .95
bbq sandwiches
Served With Potato salad, Coleslaw & pickle. Served on a Sesame Seed Bun
Sliced Texas Beef Brisket       11.50
Smoked Maryland Ham       11.50
Two Meat Combo       12.50
Pulled Chicken       11.50
Pulled Carolina Pork topped with mustard slaw       11.50
po' boys
Boneless Fried Chicken       11.95
Texas Link       12.50
Fried Shrimp       12.95
Carolina Crab Cakes       14.50
Fried Catfish Filet       11.95
hotdogs & hamburgers
Flatdogs two split & grilled hot dogs on toasted rolls       7.95
Butterworth Style Flatdogs barbecue sauce, onions, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish       9.50
Chicago Style Charred Hot Dogs mustard, relish, hot peppers, tomatoes, onions, pickle & celery salt       9.50
Virgil's Burger 8oz of our own blend of ground beef       12.50
Chili Cheddar Burger 8oz. burger with chili, cheddar cheese, onion, lettuce & tomato       12.95
sandwiches
Smoked Turkey Club smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise       12.50
Owensboro Lamb served on rye bread with sliced onion and bread & butter pickles       11.50
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich on 7 grain bread with mustard vinaigrette       11.50
Brisket Melt grilled onions & cheddar cheese on grilled rye bread       11.50
Sandwich of the Day      
barbecue platter entrees
Served With a Choice of Two Sides & Cornbread
Sirloin       32.95
Owensboro Lamb       22.50
Memphis Pork Ribs       23.95
Pulled Carolina Pork Shoulder       19.50
Sliced Maryland Ham       17.95
Texas Link       17.95
Sliced Texas Beef Brisket       21.50
Half Chicken       19.50
Chicken & Rib Combo       22.50
Bbq Shrimp & Meat Combo       23.50
Two Meat Combo pork, lamb, brisket, ham, trash ribs       22.50
Virgil's Pig Out brisket, pork shoulder, pork ribs, texas link & chicken       28.50
Pulled Chicken       19.50
Entree of the Day      
country & grilled entrees
Kansas City Fried Chicken       19.50
Pan- Fried Carolina Crab Cakes       24.50
Georgia Chicken Fried Steak       21.50
Fried Jumbo Shrimp       23.95
Fried Catfish Filet       19.50
Grilled Bbq Shrimp       23.50
Grilled Marinated Boneless Breast of Chicken       19.50
Grilled Veggie Platter       16.50
Grilled Catfish Filet       19.50
sides with meat
Memphis Barbecue Beans      
Georgia Pecan Rice      
Country Greens      
meat less sides
Pt $6.75 / Qt $10.95/ 1/2 Glass $21.50/ Gallon $39.95. Ask About Our Special Side of the Day
Virgil's Coleslaw      
Pickled Beets      
Macaroni & Cheese      
Mashed Potatoes      
Potato Salad      
Cheese Grits      
Grilled Veggies      
desserts $7.25
Pecan Pie      
Sweet Potato Pie      
Peanut Butter Pie      
Key Lime Pie      
Warm Chocolate Chess Pie      
Ny Style Cheesecake      
Alice's Homemade Apple Pie      
Banana Pudding      
Hot Fresh Fruit Cobbler      
Rice Pudding      
Dessert of the Day      

family style barbecue "to go"

Great For Staff luncheons, Picnics in the park, Tailgating parties, superbowl, Beach Outings

Memphis Pork Ribs     (1/2 rack) 15.95   rack 26.95
Owensboro Lamb     (1/2 lb) 12.95   lb 20.95
Sliced Texas Beef Brisket     (1/2 lb) 11.95   lb 19.95
Pulled Carolina Pork Shoulder     (1/2 lb) 10.95   lb 18.95
Sliced Maryland Ham     (1/2 lb) 8.95   lb 15.95
Barbecue Chicken     1/2 10.95   whole 18.95
Kansas City Fried Chicken     1/2 10.50   whole 17.95
All White Meat additional. Fried Chicken Only       2.50
Pulled Chicken     (1/2 lb) 9.95   lb 17.95
sides
Pint $5.50 / Quart $9.75/ 1/2 Gallon $19.50/ Gallon $39
Macaroni & Cheese      
Grilled Veggies      
Potato Salad      
Country Greens      
Mashed Potat0es      
Cheddar Cheese Grits      
Memphis Bbq Beans      
Virgil's Slaw      
Georgia Pecan Rice      
Pickled Beets      
desserts
Whole Pies       29.95
Tray of Banana Pudding       60
Tray of Fruit Cobbler       60
Tray of Rice Pudding       60
beverages $14
Virgil's Growler with half gallon homemade lemonade      
With Half Gallon Homemade Sweet Iced Tea      
With Half Gallon Homemade Unsweetened Iced Tea      
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