Virgil's Real BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

1. Virgil's Real BBQ

7.9
152 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Theater District · 273 tips and reviews

Edward V.Edward V: Must try the pulled chicken and pork.

Rory P.Rory Parness: Much better BBQ than you would expect for times square. If there are 2 of you, get two combos to share - brisket, pulled chicken pulled pork and the trash ribs. You won't leave hungry

PP: Fast service and good sized portions - we shared the combo sharer and it was good with texas beef being the best amongst ribs and pulled chicken that we ordered.

The Wayland is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

2. The Wayland

9.0
700 E 9th St (at Avenue C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 283 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Mahon: The pulled chicken sandwich is phenomenal.

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Beautiful bar, perfect for post-work drinks and snackies. The pulled chicken sandwich is a winner

Lisa P.Lisa Paravano: Love everything about this place. One of my fave bars in alphabet city

Baby Bo's Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

3. Baby Bo's Cantina

7.8
627 2nd Ave (at E 34th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

NatalieNatalie: get the quesadilla enorme and ask for "pulled chicken" - it'll make a world of a difference!

KateKate: Excellent guacamole, superb fish tacos. Some of the best Latin cuisine on the 7 mile island.

Sarena P.Sarena Perez: Try the chipotle sauce here on the enchiladas. Its really good.

Hyatt Centric Times Square New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

4. Hyatt Centric Times Square New York

9.0
135 W 45th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Theater District · 37 tips and reviews

Jenn V.Jenn Vargas- Sosa: Beautiful, chic, and very fashion hotel. The bar at the rooftop is one of a kind. Super close to times square.

Rob M.Rob McTeague: A great addition to the hotels in and around time square....rooms are big and comfortable....the staff here is excellent.

AL P.AL PARVEZ: We stayed 13 nights at this hotel during Christmas and New Years. Nice rooms, great staff, good restaurant, best location and will definitely stay again. I highly recommend this hotel!  

Hard Rock Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

5. Hard Rock Cafe

8.5
1501 Broadway (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Theater District · 603 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Try the Mexican BBQ platter with pulled pork and pulled chicken.

FilipeFilipe: Just choose your burguer, take a beer and be happy :)

Hard RockHard Rock: The original HRC New York was the third Hard Rock Cafe in the world, after the original in London and the old Los Angeles location. The Times Square location opened 2005 and it rocks. Believe it.

Ryan's Daughter is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

6. Ryan's Daughter

8.3
350 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 66 tips and reviews

Krishna R.Krishna Ram: Free potato chips, great bartenders, best of the UES crowd!

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Not quite a dive bar but certainly not an upscale joint, just a good local spot. They've got pool, darts, and even a basketball game to pass the time. Plus who can argue with free potato chips?

Teresa W.Teresa W: Mick and Jimmy: my favorite bartenders in all of NYC.

Ted's Montana Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

7. Ted's Montana Grill

7.1
110 W 51st Street (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 74 tips and reviews

Diane C.Diane Cimine: signature salad with pulled chicken was awesome and calorie counts keep you honest ;)

Basak P.Basak Purut: try the sliders,make sure it's bison and with chesee, it's way better than all the burgers.

Michael D.Michael Degnan: Bison burgers!

Spice Symphony is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

8. Spice Symphony

8.0
182 Lexington Ave (b/t E 31st & E 32nd Sts.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Christine Y.Christine Y.: Really good veggie and cheese dumplings. Make sure you get garlic naan. Attentive staff.

Daniel G.Daniel George: the chicken is incredibly tender and moist. try the chicken biryani or tikka masala. some of the best biryani I've tried.

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Tasty & spicy Indo-Chinese: Shrimp Piri Piri, Ckn Tikka Masala, Paneer Szechwan, Ckn Malai Kabob & Salmon Tikka. Pricey & no lunch specials on wkend. Ask to turn on AC to help U sweat thru the spice!

Tappo is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

9. Tappo

8.2
49 W 24th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoMad · 73 tips and reviews

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Great italian brunch: you get two drinks with your meal, and the personal brunch pizzas are delicious (most of them feature an over easy egg on top as well)

ChrisChris: Try pizza.

mel m.mel majoros: No free refills on soda.

Left Bank is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

10. Left Bank

7.8
117 Perry St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 48 tips and reviews

Alejandra V.Alejandra Vargas: Perfect to have some good food or drinks outside in a beautiful day. French terrace style!

Maryam A.Maryam Aly: Start your meal off with the chicken liver pâté.

Ellie R.Ellie Rountree: Gorgeous, delicious eats purchased from the farmers market that morning (so says the waiter). The service and food were both outstanding. If they have the scallops with corn, make sure to get it!!

Butterfield Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

11. Butterfield Market

7.7
1114 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 35 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Gourmet grocer with good salad & cooked selection. Also frozen yogurt and benches outside

Susan K.Susan Kille: Get a coffee & tasty pastry & head for long row of benches out front to sit in morning sun & watch folks across street in Starbucks who paid more for less & are inside in the shade.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A good source for sweets like chocolate crackle, Tate's Bake Shop goodies, and Payard pastries.

Mexicue is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

12. Mexicue

7.9
1440 Broadway (W 40th St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 61 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Bogart: Wow. Amazing place! Try the Burnt Ends Chili in a Burrito Bullet or anything. The smoked brisket was also great! It’s incredibly affordable compared to the rest of the places in the neighborhood.

Angelina Z.Angelina Zeppieri: Get the seasonal margarita! Blackberry in spring- so good!

David B.David Brahler: Get here early for happy hour. The $5 margaritas are worth it

Fonda is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

13. Fonda

7.5
189 9th Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 30 tips and reviews

Nicole R.Nicole Regan: Fun atmosphere, delicious queso. Pitchers of sangria are definitely the way to go.

Lindsey R.Lindsey Rosenthal: Delicious guacamole and fried plantains. Average drinks, decent entrees, but the guac and plantains can't be beat

Patty C.Patty Chen: I was amazing!!! Get some

Toloache is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

14. Toloache

8.5
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

Morris T.Morris Terzi: Kosher Version -Quacamole rojo Spicy, Quesdilla de huttilacochy truffle,ensalata de jicama, avocado fries, paella de Quinoa, Bacalao Trufado (black cod) jalapeños margarita

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: “Toloache” is coincidentally the name of a Congolese river guide who told me the funniest joke I have ever heard. It gets lost in translation but contains the phrase, “hamster jorts.”

ZAGATZAGAT: Guacamole is served three ways here – and even has its own tasting menu.

La Esquina is one of The 15 Best Places for Pulled Chicken in New York City.

15. La Esquina

8.5
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews

Maverick T.Maverick T: pulled chicken avocado tacos.. yum.

Zach M.Zach M: Favorite taco place in New York, lots of patio tables, great quick service, great street side atmosphere. Happening.

PeoplePeople: This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.