New Yorkers look down at the average chain restaurant; after all, the reasoning goes, New York City is chock-a-block full of unique restaurants. Judging by the nameless delis and pizza joints, hygienically dubious ethnic holes-in-the-wall and hit-or-miss vendor carts, sometimes a chain restaurant is a practical and entirely rational choice.

Dallas BBQ doesn’t aim to be a Virgil’s, but delivers decent, straightforward ribs, ...

New Yorkers look down at the average chain restaurant; after all, the reasoning goes, New York City is chock-a-block full of unique restaurants. Judging by the nameless delis and pizza joints, hygienically dubious ethnic holes-in-the-wall and hit-or-miss vendor carts, sometimes a chain restaurant is a practical and entirely rational choice.

Dallas BBQ doesn’t aim to be a Virgil’s, but delivers decent, straightforward ribs, fried chicken, wings and brisket to the hungry and budget-minded. Rounding out its artery-clogging menu are slightly more refined options like Angus steak, fish and crab cakes. While the restaurants are relatively large, crowded and clean, delivery is the more popular choice. City-dwellers have been known to enjoy a fun summer barbecue party, but small patios and living arrangements make catering from Dallas BBQ preferable to a re-creation of your Dad’s suburban barbecuing technique.