Dallas BBQ - Times Square
Barbecue restaurant · 241 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States · United States
★ 4.1 on Google · 15,152 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 81 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.1★
- Not-flagged average
- 3.9★
- Flagged
- 8%
- Coverage
- 7%
All reviews shown by Google
919 examined reviews
81 of 1,000
1,000 of 15,152 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Dallas BBQ is a popular, high-volume restaurant in Times Square known for its bustling atmosphere, huge portions, and large frozen cocktails. While many diners highlight the affordable pricing and standout items like the sticky wings and ribs, others report inconsistent food quality and dismissive service.
+ Repeated strengths
Generous Portions
Reviewers frequently mention that the food and drink portions are exceptionally large and provide great value.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-02-18
I got this order to go but you definitely get your money's worth. You get a lot of food for what you pay for very pleased. It's hard to make your money stretch in New York City
5★ · 2025-02-25
Stopped for lunch and wasn't disappointed at all! LARGE PORTIONS from the food to the margaritas 🍹 When I come back to NY I am sure to return
Sticky Wings & Ribs
The large sticky wings and ribs are frequently praised as tasty highlights of the menu.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-08-03
Ribs 8/10 4/10 Grilled Chicken: These weren't as flavorful Awesome ribs!
5★ · 2026-07-12
The sticky wings are out of this world. Not only are they giant but they are covered in a sweet and delicious BBQ sauce. Omg. The beef rib is also truly incredible, fall off the bone and so worth the up charge (and also HUGE). Highly recomm...
Large Drinks
The oversized frozen cocktails, particularly the piña coladas and Henny coladas, are widely commended.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-02-16
First time at Time Square and in NYC. This used to be my friends go to place to eat when they lived here and I understand why. I got the chicken and rib combo. The chicken was super tender. And the ribs were great. The corn bread and my pĩn...
5★ · 2026-04-26
The food was delicious but the star of the show are the Amazingly HUGE drinks and they get you where you need to be. No skimping on the alcohol here. The vibe was casual and fun. I will definitely go back next time I'm in NY. We need one of...
− Repeated complaints
Inattentive or Rude Service
Multiple reviewers report encountering indifferent, rude, or absent servers who rarely check in during the meal.
1 supporting review
1★ · 2025-10-25
This place is Nasty, do not eat it. I’m from the south so maybe it’s different for people up north. I even ordered chicken tenders to give them a chance and still was not good. My Girlfriend got the Brisket sliders and they were full of fat...
Inconsistent Food Quality
Some guests complain that certain dishes, such as steaks and fries, arrive cold, tough, dry, or lacking flavor.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-03-31
The food was ok, and it came out cold. The service was horrible. Out the waiter wanted to joke more than he wanted to serve. We watched how 3 different couples came in after us get there food first. When I waiter finally walked by our t...
1★ · 2026-07-08
Not wasting my time horrible- ain’t no barbecue place with horrible no flavor cheap steaks!!!!!!!!ribs subpar hard cold bake potatoes- pass this place!!!!
Mandatory Gratuity and Billing Issues
Reviewers note frustration over automatically added service charges and occasional discrepancies with bills.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-04-22
Great ribs, sticky wings and service
1★ · 2025-06-11
I had the WORST experience at this restaurant. Believe the bad reviews because they’re not being exaggerated. Firstly when I walked in there was a host who I realized was a manager and didn’t greet me . When he realized I was there he just...
1★ · 2026-02-03
Would not recommend this place at all. Service poor Food quality poor Told that a tip was compulsory by waiter Biljay of 15% even though we dined and paid the bill before 8.30pm! Overall we would high not recommend Dallas BBQ Times Square...
Good for
- Large groups looking for a casual, high-energy atmosphere
- Travelers seeking oversized cocktails and substantial portions
- Affordable meals right in the center of Times Square
Avoid if
- You are seeking quiet, intimate dining
- You expect attentive and personalized customer service
- You are particular about the quality and tenderness of steak or barbecue
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Feb ’25 | 28 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 81 | 4 |
| Apr ’25 | 63 | 6 |
| May ’25 | 61 | 3 |
| Jun ’25 | 53 | 2 |
| Jul ’25 | 65 | 10 |
| Aug ’25 | 64 | 0 |
| Sep ’25 | 54 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 56 | 5 |
| Nov ’25 | 54 | 3 |
| Dec ’25 | 67 | 12 |
| Jan ’26 | 55 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 50 | 2 |
| Mar ’26 | 47 | 6 |
| Apr ’26 | 66 | 7 |
| May ’26 | 63 | 5 |
| Jun ’26 | 54 | 8 |
| Jul ’26 | 19 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 79 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 81 flagged reviews.
HANYOON PARK
25 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-04-29
This was my second visit to Dallas BBQ. Just like last year, the food was tasty and the value for money was great. We ordered the steak, salad, and wings, and everything was satisfying. I visited late in the evening, and I believe my server’s name was Dean. He was friendly, cheerful, and made the wh...
Samanta Patarini
42 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-07-14
I've eaten there three times already, and I go back every time I'm in NYC! Highly recommended!
Rafael Cruz Fabian
1 review
★★★★★
2025-02-20
Dom Lander
1 review
★★★★★
2025-03-10
I had fun at the New Year's party here a few years ago! The food and DJ were excellent! What I really want to know is where they get their balloons from and how many they put up each year! I tried asking for some and was told they don't give them out uninflated. When I called and emailed, I was give...
Leslie Bernard
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-01
Jerry
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-15
Dallas BBQ is an amazing restaurant! Every time I go to the BBQ I always have a great experience. The food is amazing and the atmosphere creates lifetime memories for me and my friends. The wings bring me back every time!
Nnadozie Anselm
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2025-04-20
The manager was so rude, he doesn’t deserved to be a manager, I was recommended to come to the bbq at 42 street manhattan, not knowing that the manager was something else, if the continue with that manager they gonna loose customers. The manager is red flag
Stephanie Courtwright
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2025-04-20
Went yesterday afternoon with family was so excited to eat there haven’t been in years and the sticky wings weren’t cooked all the way I like chicken that is crispy brought it to the waiters attention but he said that is the way all the chicken is cooked so I kept it very disappointed.
Emma Mallory
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-22
AMAZING, actually so buss best wings and Mac I did ever have. SUPA fast service come here NOW
Carlos Rodríguez
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2025-05-05
I went at this place ,and I order an alcohol drink then they ask me for an ID 🪪 I should them my NY Mobil ID by motor and vehicles! They said they can not accept this ID ,have to be the card ? So what is the purpose of the app if they not allowed??? I’m so upset bad service from Dallas bbq .
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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