Small cozy restaurant with the friendliest staff and delicious food! Quite surprised but very happy with this pick from my friend. Everything came out amazing. I will say everything is on the pricier side, with tinier portions than other restaurants, but worth it in my opinion. The ricotta toast is heavenly - wish I ordered more! The crab cake was good, but nothing to write home about, would skip need time. Burger was good, cooked well and the side of fries were delicious! read more

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I've been here twice for brunch now and neither time has disappointed! This time, I tried the french toast and the burger - the burger really does live up the the hype! I thought it had the perfect amount of saltiness, the cheese had the right sharpness, and it had a nice french onion flavor. The french toast was great too, although it was probably a little more doughy in the center than I would've liked. The crispy edges, cream, and berry compote were great though! One small note, our reservation was at 12:15pm on a Sunday. While the food did come quickly, they were clearly trying to get us out of there promptly. At 1:10, the hostess told us the next reservation had arrived and they needed our table. I was a little surprised - although we had finished eating, we had not even been seated a full hour. I found this a bit odd as I don't like feeling rushed, but maybe this is just par for the course at a popular spot like Virginia's. A great meal nonetheless!! read more

Virginia's - French Toast, Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Disappointed I been hearing a lot about this spot, and honestly was a disappointment when I went- not because of the burger. That was a damn good burger just our server we had either was having a bad day or just didn't like us as guests. Would have loved to give this spot 5 stars. read more

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because what is better than a girls night? one at Virginias! - I've never been one to be drool over a burger & don't entirely get why they are taking the NYC food girly world by storm, but this one was...wow. moist as all hell & for once like yeah not something a dad could grill up one sunday - the other biggest win was the brussels sprouts. I think they had fish oil in them bc they were slightly sweet. they were charred in a way that every bite had crispy flakey bits and other bits were soaked in the salty sweet sauce - the crabcake was rich and very salty. it was good, but it was very small for the price tag. also, one bite had something hard in it. maybe save this order for a place known for seafood - the ricotta toast was so unique covered in a tangy pickled and olive spread. they cut it into fours & it was fabulous. - the fries were crispy, salty, gorgeous, but so overpriced. really should be like $7. the onion dip too was perfectly cool yet decadent, however the serving size was much smaller than what I saw in my precious stalking - obviously save room for dessert bc the banana pudding was a work of art. ofc service was so personable and sweet. very responsive and fun! shoutout the shots hehe read more

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Heard about Virginias burger at work oberheard "it's the best burger in the city" so I had to check it out. I went with the bacon and egg add on for my burger The shoestring fries were addictive for sure. We sat outside service was excellent and speedy. Definitely a place I will return to! read more

Virginia's - Virginia's Burger - American Near Me - New York, New York

The vibe at Virginia's is fab! Super chill East Village spot. The burger is incredible but the salad definitely missed the mark. It was barely dressed and incredibly underwhelming for the price. The lettuce leaves were actually a little dirty. Random note but they have a great bathroom. I would come back for the burger, but definitely skip the salad - not worth it. Service was very good as well. read more

Honestly I was really excited for the burger here so maybe I set my expectations too high but I wasn't blown away. The burger was OK - I ordered it without any extras and to me it felt like the pieces were a bit separate? Not sure if I just got a bad one since I feel like my bun was actually too much relative to the burger lol Otherwise I enjoyed the appetizers and sides - carrot salad was delicious, and the Brussels and fries were both great. Also I'm originally from Virginia so love the "Virginia's is for lovers" merch. read more

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Big eh. Walked in at 7:45 on a Saturday and got lucky with a table in the dining room, but it went downhill after that. Little gem and Virginia's burger were good and solid, respectively. Best burger in the city? Absolutely not. But it's solid. The French fries were tasty but WAY too oily. Hurt my stomach for hours after. Looking now, I can see there are a bunch of other reviews complaining about the overly-greasy fries, so I should have known. 3.5 stars. read more

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Small, cool little restaurant with delicious food and drinks. We came for the burger and were happily surprised - better than we thought! Fries were sooo good. Service was good and not overbearing. Cute spot and will be back. read more

Virginia's - Virginia's Burger - American Near Me - New York, New York

Hubby and I came here on a Sunday. I saw Virginia's had the best burger in the city is, so i had to try. The restaurant has a lovely romantic setting. The music and vibes were perfect. Our waitress was friendly and lovely. Drinks Espresso Martini Spicy Margarita (i love a spicy margarita with a kick and this cocktail had exactly that) Apps crème fraiche, onion dip w/ potato chips - so so good Virginia's crab cake - it was okay, it was lukewarm, not much crab. Tasted like there was more filler than crab and it was salty. I wouldn't order again Mains Virginia's burger - it was huge! Definitely worth the cost. It was a delicious burger, but wouldn't say the best. Loved the pickles on the side We ordered a side of fries b/c the burger doesn't come with fires. Those were good as well Dessert Banana Pudding - it was okay, nothing mind blowing. Overall we loved our date night at Virginia's read more

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The burger was really solid. The Friday lunch gem salad was literally just poor quality romaine lettuce leaves with a couple of radish slices for $16. If you're gonna come for the burger, go for it, but skip the salad. read more

Such an underrated spot in the heart of the East Village. All the staff were so friendly, relaxed, seemed happy to be working and very upbeat. Came here for the burger and apparently everyone else did too. Overheard as the table next to me was leaving: "dude, those burgers were absolutely amazing!" AGREE. One of the best burgers I've had in ages and the fries are amazing as well. I also ordered some east coast oysters and they were so fresh, so flavorful. My "perfect" old fashioned was insane!!! Literally best old fashioned I've ever had in my life and I've had so many haha. This spot seems really popular with Gen Z and Millennials. Very hip crowd. Across the street and frankly all around the vicinity are really cool looking places. Such a nice neighborhood. Would come back here anytime! read more

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Came here for a last-minute brunch after our original place had too long of a wait. We split the banana bread which was a bit dry. I got the egg and cheese sandwich with no bacon. The sandwich was weird but good- the bread was unexpectedly sweet and quite pillowy soft, and the egg was like a soufflé which I don't care for. The sauce and American cheese added the flavor to the sandwich and really made it tasty, but the texture was just off for me. The salad on the side was light and fresh. For the price, I wouldn't say this was worth it, but I've heard the dinner is better so maybe I'd come back for that read more

Virginia's - Banana bread - American Near Me - New York, New York

Seems like a cool place for happy hour although I don't drink anymore. Ricotta toast 5/5. Had a little kick to it Burger 4.5/5. Melt on your mouth Steak frites 2/5. Ordered medium rare and came out almost well done. Sent it back. They made another one that was medium rare. Not much taste to it. Skip. read more

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Super vibey spot to grab drinks and dinner! The burger was one of the best I've ever had. The inside is dark, moody, and intimate. The service was quick and friendly. Will def be back! read more

Virginia's - American Near Me - New York, New York

We tried Virginia's a place known for their burgers . A rather small venue with some outside seating. We preferred inside and after a short 20 minute wait. We were seated. My wife and I had the burgers. They are a very sizable burger. However the buns could not handle the size of the burger. It is a very sloppy burger as the bun got soggy and weak. The burger was ok but not OMG by any standard. Mistakenly, we ordered two fries which were disappointing. Normally the bottom of the fryer has broken fries which are hard to grab and eat. That is what we received. Because of the broken fries and trying to eat 1/4 inch fries, I gave up. The burger was ok at best. Very sloppy where you need a half a roll of Bounty paper towels to complete that burger. It was worth a try but unless they address that soggy worthless buns, I would not be back. Just like a great sandwich with the bread is the most important, as is the burger. It is ok at best alot of hoopla was short of expectations. read more

Food is pretty great! My friends for the burger and the risotto and they loved them both. I had the salmon which was also fabulous. The ricotta toast had a little bit too much vinegar for my personal taste but I really enjoyed the brussel sprouts. Do wish there had been some vanilla ice cream with the cookie. Service was top-tier, our waitress was super attentive and the rest of the waitstaff constantly made sure our waters were full. Really cute interior, seems like a great spot for girls night or for a date! read more

Virginia's - American Near Me - New York, New York

The food was amazing! Definitely order the burger. This ricotta toast was also to die for. Drinks were pretty strong but still creative and yummy. We sat in bar seating and it was honestly so great. The service was quick and I appreciated their attentiveness to my dietary restrictions. read more

Virginia's - Burger - American Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best burgers I've ever had. Virginias is kind of a no frills kind of place but in the best way possible. When you order the famous burger that's what you get. A burger. No fancy sides (you can order them) but they know what they're good at and they're good at it! Service was great and ambiance perfectly casual. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Virginia's - Virginia's Burger - American Near Me - New York, New York

Virginia's is in a different location since the last time I was here but I gotta say the burger is still as good as I remember. I had it with egg and bacon and honestly I didn't want the meal to end. For apps we got the salad and sprouts but honestly the burger and fries are the stars of the show. So good I honestly can't remember the service or ambiance. The service was good though and it's a bit of a smaller location so it's quite loud but the burger alone is good enough to get a 5star rating. Will definitely be back for more. Virginia's is in a different location since the last time I was here but I gotta say the burger is still as good as I remember. I had it with egg and bacon and honestly I didn't want the meal to end. For apps we got the salad and sprouts but honestly the burger and fries are the stars of the show. So good I honestly can't remember the service or ambiance. The service was good though and it's a bit of a smaller location so it's quite loud but the burger alone is good enough to get a 5star rating. Will definitely be back for more. read more

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I dined at Virginia's many times when it was on 11th street and I recently dined at their current location. Virginia's remains an East Village standout -- for food, for ambiance, for service. No attitude -- just great and food and great service, as it should be. An East Village gem. read more

The dim lighting was the perfect setting to enjoy their gimlet, probably my fave in Manhattan. The burger was amazing, def check it out!

Came in for my birthday dinner and the ambiance, service and FOOD were amazing. I highly recommend the Cucumber Melon Gin Martini, the drops of olive oil add a lovely touch to it. They have a great happy hour, but it's only 5-6! read more

Virginia's - Happy Hour menu - American Near Me - New York, New York

Run, don't walk to Virginia's for their burger! Not only was it well executed, but also just had all the things I personally liked in a restaurant burger. The tender and juicy patty was flavorful itself but the umami was amplified by the onion marmalade, which did remind me of a french onion soup like other Yelpers have mentioned. The savoriness was balanced with the creaminess from the marrow aioli and the cheese. The ratio of meat to bun was perfect and the buns did their job of soaking in all the juices. The fries were also delicious! I prefer skinny fries so I already knew it was gonna be tasty. Each piece was nicely fried until golden brown, very crunchy with a nice simple touch of salt. I also got to try the crab cakes. They were well seasoned with the hollandaise sauce and the right amount of dill! However I wish it had more structure/more of a binder. It came with snow peas which I really liked, but didn't feel like the two went that well together, or the ratio was off. Between the runny yolk, mushy (but tasty) crab meat, and blanched veggies, I felt like there wasn't that much textural contrast since all ingredients were on the wetter side. My friend's fried chicken sandwich also looked yum from afar. The espresso martini was really smooth; it comes in a shot form too! Didn't know it opened for brunch on the weekends or else I would have come sooner! Loved the hip, intimate vibes. Staff were attentive and food came out quick!! Definitely planning on coming back cause I'm still thinking about their burger! read more

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Now, THIS here is what one may call a hidden gem. A diamond in the rough. Note, this is based on a party of 4 on a Tuesday night around 5:30pm. We didn't have a reservation but were able to walk in and get a table as they had just recently opened for the evening. Great Happy Hour, great vibes, the food was delicious... and make sure to not skip out on that burger. It's a good one for sure. Cozy space inside with a heck of a good soundtrack. This is definitely one of the top casual finds for 2024. I don't want to give too much away... yes, it's that perfect for a casual night out. This is a true, NYC spot that checks all of the boxes. This is how you NYC. read more

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I enjoyed Virginia's so much! We stumbled upon this restaurant after a long walk and we were pleasantly surprised by the Saturday HH! Upon walking in we were greeted right away and a table was immediately available for HH only! Reservations are required if you want to dine for dinner. The restaurant is small but had an old school vibe that I was able to appreciate. In terms of the food, everything was great! I will say however, the shrimp cocktail deserved a cocktail sauce but the aioli wasn't bad. The burger is the real star! It was a combination of French onion soup meets juicy burger. Delish! I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Been here twice now, and I gotta say upfront that this entire review is being driven by the burger. It really is THAT good. Beyond that, not much else to say. Space feels a little cramped since it's so small, service is just ok, cocktails are good but the wine isn't, none of the other dishes are memorable. But there is a reason why I've seen multiple people come in alone just to get the burger both times I was there. Admittedly one of the best I've ever had read more

The burger is better than I remember at Virginia's original location. It's a bit messy but worth it. The onion marmalade and Cabot cheddar go perfectly with the juicy beef patty. The side of fries were nice and crispy. One side of fries is enough for two people to share. It'll be hard not to order the burger every time I go to Virginia's. And with the outdoor tables, it'll be a great spot during the summer. read more

Virginia's - Burger, fries - American Near Me - New York, New York

Came in for happy hour on Friday and absolutely loved our meal. They have happy hour until 6 and you can get the "happy meal" for $30 which includes and burger, fries and a glass of wine/beer. The burger is incredible so if anything come for that. We also got the onion dip off the happy hour menu and it was a great starter. The spicy marg on the happy hour menu was great as well. Highly recommend making a reservation since it's a pretty small place and got very crowded! read more

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After walking past Virginia's more times than I can count, my friends and I finally made our way there this past Sunday for dinner. We didn't make reservations but thankfully there were still tables available when we arrived. The ambiance is very warm and cozy and I love the wall that was decorated with framed menus from other great restaurants! Their small but mighty selection of beers were refreshing for an unusually warm spring evening and the aperol spritz? Zesty and juicy -- and instant favorite for the table. We ordered the shoestring fries, which were a crispy delight and dangerously addictive. And then there was the Virginia's burger, which was juicy and flavorful! I can't believe it took me this long to try out Virginia's but we'll surely be back for more delicious burgers and great vibes! read more

Virginia's - Virginia's burgers + shoestring fries with aioli - American Near Me - New York, New York

I was traveling solo in New York. Inundated with options for dinner. I text my partner. She tells me to find a good steak frites. I apologize, for I did not find a good steak frites, I found one of the best steak frites I have ever eaten. Rumor has it Virginia's is known for their burger. Well, please start recognizing Virginia's as a spot to grab an ELITE steak. Yes, ELITE. I was able to grab a spot on their patio on a beautiful evening. I was surrounded by locals, which felt good. That's how you know you have found the spot. I came on a mission. To get my steak frites. When it came, I was complete. The steak: perfectly medium rare, salted to perfection, and the butter sent it to another dimension. There are certain meals you do not try to describe, you just tell folks to go eat it and hope they listen. This is one of those meals. Shoestring fries that are oh so crispy were just icing on the cake. If you are a local, if you are traveling, please run, do not walk, to Virginia's, a life changing experience, I promise you. read more

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After binge watching Love is Blind for 4 hours, it took everything for my lil baby and I to peel ourselves out of bed to make our 6pm reservation at Virginia's. To be honest the last minute cancellation would have cost me $50, so that's really what got me... and that's so fair they should charge for last minute cancellations on a res. I've walked by Virginia's hundreds of times at this point, and made so many mental notes to pop in as it looks so inviting from the outside. Upon finally entering, I was right. Inviting af. As we sat down I became almost giddy for the meal, as the ambiance is so well curated. I'm a sucker for those little floating orb lights and an under lit bar ahahaha. We started with drinks (Negroni for me, obviously. My nickname in high school was Post Negrone), the little gem salad, and the crab croquettes. The little gem salad was out of this world honestly. I don't even know, I could have eaten 10 of those things. For mains, wifey got the burger per Yelp direction and I got the Steak Frites because I am on a mission to try every Steak Frites in the city. The burger is absolutely to die for. The hype is real. It's recommended medium rare, and it came cooked to perfection. I mean look at the attached pic, Jesus Christ. Every bite of this large beef patty amalgamated with cabot cheddar, onion marmalade, marrow aioli, and bacon is a juicy blast of heaven between 2 buns. It was spiritual. The Steak Frites was the best one I've had in NYC. Granted I've only had like 7-8, but still, head and shoulders my favorite right now. I mean again, just look at the pic attached. Do I need to say any more? I mean look at that Maitre d' butter soaking into the steak. Great portion size too. Steak was bigger than my head ahaha God did. However the only negative, that is my civic duty to mention, was fries do not come with the burger... and the fries are an extra $12!?!?! DAMN. Me and wifey just split the fries from my Steak Frites so we were chillin, but an extra $12 for some fries? On top of a $20 burger? $25 if you add bacon too... $29 if you add the egg... I really began to worry about the future of the world when burgers stopped coming with fries. I wonder if they'll start serving scrambled eggs without bacon lol. That's when I'll know it'll be time to flee the country. Regardless of fry-gate, I loved this place... I don't hold it against them either, as most high end American places are doing this. Much to my chagrin in times like this, the market is the market. Shoutout to our girl, Morgan, as she was an amazing waitress. Super engaging, giving us great recs, checking in on us all the time, etc. The staff here was fantastic. My experience was so memorable that I almost bought a hoodie, but bailed last minute as I got really shy and I spent a good amount on dinner ahahahaha. This is one of the best American Food spots I have been to in all of NYC. It will make my revised list of All NBA Lower East Side Restaurants. GOD DID! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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A small neighborhood restaurant serving some inspired American food. Probably the best "fancy" burger I have had in the EV area. Nice to sit in the outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant when the weather is nice. Everything I have had here has been basic enough but flavorful and consistent : crab cakes, burger, creme fraiche dip with homemade chips. Legit tried to copy the creme fraiche dip at home but failed to capture the deliciousness. Burger is similar in style to, but better than Au Cheval.......shhh. I think it's the bone marrow aioli that throws it over the top. $10 martinis. read more

Virginia's - Burger, fries and melon drink with spicy rim added. - American Near Me - New York, New York

Ambience: Came here at night and overall it felt somewhat like an intimate space. limited seating so def recommend getting a reservation. Classic Hip hop and R&B played in the background, i appreciated the selection. Service: Overall good. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu. our food came out in reasonable time. Food: okay, what you've been waiting for. got roasted carrot salad. 8/10. i don't really care for carrots but these were done right. whipped ricotta toast - 5/10. there was a vinegar taste that i wasn't a big fan of Virginia's burger - 9/10. one of the best burgers in the city. i know my burgers. trust me. Faroe Island salmon - 8/10. the skin was nicely charred and the meat was nice and tender. overall great combo of flavors Chocolate chip cookie with whipped cream - 6/10. i wasn't a fan. if you're doing a homemade cookie i think it deserves icecream not whipped cream. my 4 cents. read more

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AMAZING BURGER!!!! Star of the dinner for sure. My boyfriend and I split the burger and the steak and frites. both were good but the burger was one of the best i've had ever. I got the cucumber drink and it was great. finished off with the banana pudding. would have been 5/5 but i didn't like the alcohol taste from it not a big fan of it in dessert. read more

Virginia's - burger and steak and frites - American Near Me - New York, New York

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***NOTE: this is based on my DELIVERY experience*** Wow!!!!! I'm on the hunt to try all the best burgers in NYC, and this is def one of my favorites now!!!! I loveee cheese and appreciated that the cheese really had a presence on this burger; the cheddar was nice and sharp (almost a little tangy) & was the perfect complement to the caramelized onions. I got it without the bone marrow aioli, but I bet that really takes it to the next level if that's your thing. The fries were so thin & addicting! They didn't stay crispy on the way over, but 1 minute in the air fryer and they were crispy as ever! The banana pudding was tasty, but I don't think it even comes close to comparing to Magnolia Bakery (sorry!!). I liked the toasty, crunchy topping a lot, though. I can't wait to come try Virginia's in person and explore some other items on the menu :) read more

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Overrated; the only thing worth it here is the burger. The service was mediocre and the food was ok. read more

Virginia's - Crab cake Benedict; soggy and not a lot of flavor. The greens on the bottom were not it - American Near Me - New York, New York

Wow this is one helluva burger -- surely among the best in the city. A big thick patty -- super flavorful. Thick melted cheddar. And the bone marrow aioli is to die for. I mean, it really felt like a heart attack burger -- my cholesterol must've shot up. But totally worth it. Also had the chips and dip -- dip had a great bite to it and I suppose that sharpness was a nice contrast to the rich burger. But it was crème fraiche so only a bit of a respite. Great service. Pretty loud. Recommend nonetheless read more

Might be one of the best burgers we've ever had. Also was highly impressed by the roasted carrot salad! read more

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Came for an early dinner and it was pretty easy to get a res as 5:30 LOL. The restaurant was empty then so I was skeptical about how good it was after hearing no about how popular their burgers were but it was a really good meal! I mainly wanted to try the virginias burger and fries. Since it was restaurant week I also tried their special smash burger. Virginias burger - juicy meat, LOVED THE ONIONS. The onions added the perfect sweet note to the dish. The egg and bacon were good but I think the onions were the star. Felt like the bacon was a bit dry Smash burger - I'm not a huge smash burger person because I feel like they are all kinda the same. This was fine but not necessarily memorable imo. Fries - thin and crispy! Loved the garlic aioli! Gimlet - a very unique and refreshing drink! Tasted like candy haha I didn't really like their banana pudding. It was a bit too sweet and not thick enough. I'd say it wasn't as good as Magnolias. Overall, a good burger in the city and a nice vibe. Happy hour cocktail prices are very good ($10!) read more

Virginia's - American Near Me - New York, New York

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