Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

4.8

1671 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Lively

Located in New York's landmark Helmsley Building, Bobby Van's Steakhouse has been serving the best porterhouse in town for the last eleven years. Upon entering, one is greeted with the sight of a credenza groaning under the weight of large bottles of wine. A bar full of regular customers is on the left and looking into the one-hundred seat dining room, one sees the thirty foot high ceiling and windows overlooking Park Avenue. To complement our Prime Aged Steaks our Sommelier has created an award winning wine list. Whether you're looking for a big Cabernet, a Pinot Noir or something in between our comprehensive list is sure to please. "

Additional information

Location
230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169
Phone number
(212) 867-5490
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking allowed after 6:00pm, payment required until midnight.<br />The closet public parking lot is located on 46th Street between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

French Onion Soup$20.00
Soup of the Day$21.00
Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell$22.00
Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell$27.00
Tuna Tartar$28.00
Sesame Tuna$29.00
Shrimp Cocktail$29.00
Lump Crabmeat Cocktail$31.00
Shrimp Scampi$30.00
Shrimp Parmesan$30.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$30.00
Lobster Cocktail$32.00
Crab Cake$29.00
Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon$17.00
Homemade Meatball$22.00
Eggplant Parmesan$25.00
Fried Calamari$22.00
Baked Clams Oreganata$28.00
Clams Casino$28.00
Oysters Rockefeller$29.00

SALADS

Mixed Green Salad$22.00
Tomatoes, Red Onions & Red Wine Vinaigrette topped with Gorgonzola Cheese
Tomato and Onion$22.00
Caesar Salad$22.00
Goat Cheese Salad$24.00
Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato$26.00
Harry Salad$29.00
Chopped Shrimp, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, String Beans & Red Wine Vinaigrette topped with Bacon
Classic Steakhouse Wedge$22.00
Iceberg Lettuce & Blue Cheese Dressing topped with Bacon & Fried Onions
Tri Color Salad$23.00
Arugula, Radicchio & Endive, Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
Chop Chop Salad$22.00
Chopped Yellow & Red Tomatoes, Red Onions with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing & Dry Gorgonzola Cheese

STEAKHOUSE CLASSICS

Sirloin Steak$69.00
Bone-In Rib Steak$85.00
Porterhouse Steak for Two or More$69.00
Filet Mignon$69.00
Petite Filet Mignon$59.00
Lamb Chops$85.00
Pork Chops$44.00
Veal Chop$59.00
- Au Poivre$8.00
- Oscar$25.00
- Roquefort$8.00
Veal Parmesan$46.00
Veal Milanese$46.00
Chicken Milanese$43.00
Chicken Parmesan$46.00
Chicken Francese$42.00
Chicken Marsala$42.00

SEAFOOD

Sea Scallops - Broiled or Francese$46.00
Filet of Sole - Oreganata or Broiled$45.00
Sesame Crusted Tuna$47.00
Horseradish Crusted Salmon - Basil Beurre Blanc$45.00
Chilean Sea Bass$49.00
Swordfish - Livornaise or Grilled$47.00
Shrimp Scampi$48.00
Shrimp Francese$48.00
Shrimp Parmesan$48.00
Crab Cakes$49.00

SIDE DISHES FOR TWO

Broccoli$16.00
French Fries$15.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$16.00
Asparagus$16.00
Onion Rings$16.00
Truffle Fries$17.00
Creamed Spinach$16.00
Mashed Potatoes$15.00
Hash Browns$16.00
Sauteed Spinach$16.00
Broccoli Rabe$16.00
String Beans$16.00

What 1,671 people are saying

Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original' reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Bobby Van's Park Avenue is a quintessential New York steakhouse known for its "best steak house in NYC" charm and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "energetic vibe" and "killer wine list." With a "classic steakhouse ambiance," it's perfect for business lunches or family dinners. A must-visit for steak lovers!

1,671 Reviews

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Janell
Minneapolis148 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Would definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great porterhouse, apps and sides. Service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always amazing ! Service quality every thing thank you !
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Duncan VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Old school charm. Waiters are so attentive.
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Dave VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
There are a number of these old-school steak houses in Midtown Manhattan. Booby Van's didn't stand out among its peers. Nothing disappointed me, but nothing was surprisingly good, either. In that general area, I'd go to Sparks or Keen's first. If someone said, "Hey, we're going to Bobby Van's!" I'd be like "okay...."
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Tom VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite NYC steakhouses, constantly great steaks and much better atmosphere than the other locations.
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Tony
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Steak was cooked to perfection
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Jorge
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious quintessential NYC steakhouse… The service was superb! 👌
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Guy VIP
New York City37 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite steak houses in NYC, Bobby Van's never fails to deliver. We were escorted to a large table for two (very comfortable). The cocktails... awesome (I had a dirty martini and my wife a cosmopolitan). The food is second to none, no matter what you order. We went 'classic' and shared a Harry's Salad), both had the Bone-In Rib Eye with Hash Browns, Creamed Spinach, and String Beans. TDF!!! As it was our anniversary the restaurant also bought us dessert (Bread Pudding) which was very unexpected but very appreciated. If' you've been there before (which we defintiely have, go again soon. If you've never been, go there soon. It's a NYC classic and you will not be disappointed.
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laurence
New York City76 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been going to BV's "the original" on Park/46 since before we had children (our oldest is 24). When the children are given a birthday dinner of their choice, this is where they want to go. It's not just the best steakhouse in Manhattan, it's one of the best restaurants in Manhattan. Bring your family. Bring your clients. Bring your friends.
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FAQs

Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original' offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 867-5490.

Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original' is rated 4.8 stars by 1671 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Google Map for Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169

Additional information

Phone number
(212) 867-5490
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking allowed after 6:00pm, payment required until midnight.<br />The closet public parking lot is located on 46th Street between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Sirloin Steak

Petite Filet Mignon

Chilean Sea Bass

APPETIZERS

French Onion Soup$20.00

Soup of the Day$21.00

Littleneck Clams on the Half Shell$22.00

Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell$27.00

Tuna Tartar$28.00

Sesame Tuna$29.00

Shrimp Cocktail$29.00

Lump Crabmeat Cocktail$31.00

Shrimp Scampi$30.00

Shrimp Parmesan$30.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$30.00

Lobster Cocktail$32.00

Crab Cake$29.00

Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon$17.00

Homemade Meatball$22.00

Eggplant Parmesan$25.00

Fried Calamari$22.00

Baked Clams Oreganata$28.00

Clams Casino$28.00

Oysters Rockefeller$29.00

SALADS

Mixed Green Salad$22.00

Tomato and Onion$22.00

Caesar Salad$22.00

Goat Cheese Salad$24.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato$26.00

Harry Salad$29.00

Classic Steakhouse Wedge$22.00

Tri Color Salad$23.00

Chop Chop Salad$22.00

STEAKHOUSE CLASSICS

Sirloin Steak$69.00

Bone-In Rib Steak$85.00

Porterhouse Steak for Two or More$69.00

Filet Mignon$69.00

Petite Filet Mignon$59.00

Lamb Chops$85.00

Pork Chops$44.00

Veal Chop$59.00

Veal Parmesan$46.00

Veal Milanese$46.00

Chicken Milanese$43.00

Chicken Parmesan$46.00

Chicken Francese$42.00

Chicken Marsala$42.00

SEAFOOD

Sea Scallops - Broiled or Francese$46.00

Filet of Sole - Oreganata or Broiled$45.00

Sesame Crusted Tuna$47.00

Horseradish Crusted Salmon - Basil Beurre Blanc$45.00

Chilean Sea Bass$49.00

Swordfish - Livornaise or Grilled$47.00

Shrimp Scampi$48.00

Shrimp Francese$48.00

Shrimp Parmesan$48.00

Crab Cakes$49.00

SIDE DISHES FOR TWO

Broccoli$16.00

French Fries$15.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$16.00

Asparagus$16.00

Onion Rings$16.00

Truffle Fries$17.00

Creamed Spinach$16.00

Mashed Potatoes$15.00

Hash Browns$16.00

Sauteed Spinach$16.00

Broccoli Rabe$16.00

String Beans$16.00

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