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Bobby Van's Steakhouse

230 Park Ave., New York, NY 10169
at 46th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-867-5490 Send to Phone
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  • Cuisine: Steakhouse
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Official Website

bobbyvans.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-10:30pm; Sat, 5pm-10:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$35-$45

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Business Lunch
  • Delivery
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

38th St. to 56th St., Second Ave. to Broadway

Profile

Bobby Van's serves some of the city's best steaks and lobsters to a loyal, local, and low-key clientele. While there are several other Manhattan steakhouses in the same quality range (not as good as Peter Luger, but better than most of the rest), few provide an overall experience as satisfying as Van's, thanks to the combination of prime cuts of meat and attentive service. If you're looking to upgrade from the endemic inconsistency of the Palm or Smith & Wollensky without giving up any masculinity points, this is the place. — Steven A. Shaw

Extra

Bobby Van's is named for the piano player who used to delight guests at the restaurant.

Recommended Dishes

Porterhouse steak, $45.95; whole lobster, $72.50; pan-roasted halibut, $37.95

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 9.0
Service: 9.5
Décor: 8.0
Value: 7.5

Bobby Vans is good enough -- No need to go to Williamsburgh

travel180 from 07078 | Posted on 2/26/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 7

I love porterhouse steaks, I am a Peter Luger fan. However, (a) its a schlep to Williamsburg, and (b) its a pain to make sure I have enough cash, PL does not take credit cards. I have tried Wolfgangs, The Palm, Ruth Chris, Mortons, Shulas, Strip House, and Smith and Wollensky, all of which are pretty decent but are not as good or as consistent as Peter Luger. I tried Bobby Vans and was pleasantly surprised. The porterhouse is excellent, never as good as Peter Lugers but good enough to avoid points (a) and (b) above. The sides we ordered, creamed spinach, asparagus, and mashed potatoes were also quite good and the portions were quite generous. The only thing I will not recommend is the Harrys Salad, it is severily overpriced, vinegary, small and with a scant quantity of seafood (lobster?). Yes, Bobby Vans is expensive: porterhouse is $46/person, Coke is $3.50/8 ounces, sides are $9 - $11. But the quality of the food is worth paying the price. If you want to keep costs down, skip appetizers, go directly to the porterhouse, split two sides, and split a Tiramisu (is fresh, delicious and huge).

An Englih View of a very American restaurant

LauraWalker23 from B46 1TD | Posted on 1/23/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 8

We arrived in New York and asked the conceirge for a recommendation and we weren't disappointed. With charming and helpful waiters, attentive service, cosy and classic decor, and steaks that melt in your mouth we couldn't have asked for more. The atmosphere was relaxed and not at all pretentious. It had a classy American feel, that is not to say that it is at all 'touristy', it was very relaxing and comfortable. The food and drink portions were generous and you did get a lot for your money. It was a little pricey but totally worth it and we'll definitely be visiting again the next time we cross the pond!

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