Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

4.7

1638 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Good for business meals
Lively
Neighborhood gem

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. "

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(212) 867-5490
Website
http://bobbyvans.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We have two private rooms available. The West Wing can accommodate up to 16 guests and our larger room called the East Wing has a maximum capacity of 25 people. The East Wing also includes a flat-screen television as well as wifi at no additional cost. We offer both prix fixe menus as well as our regular a la carte menu for your event.

Location
230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
South East corner of 46th Street and Park Avenue
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.
Public transit
We are located just steps away from Grand Central Station.You can find us using what3words at ///water.chain.handed
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bobby Van's Park Avenue delivers an "amazing" NYC steakhouse experience with "perfect service" and "delicious" food. Renowned for its best-in-class steaks, friendly staff, and a vibrant atmosphere, this spot is ideal for celebrating special occasions. While some find it noisy, the consistency and quality make it a top choice for steak lovers.

1,638 Reviews

M
Maury
New York City
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food always! A great steak house with enough variety for everyone! The best part? Great service!
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Marc
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been going here for years. Retired 15 years ago and I was so glad to be back. The place has not changed a bit which is perfect for me.
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Matt
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a solid standby in midtown. Great place for a business dinner and the service was outstanding. Porterhouse fantastic!
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danielle
New York City
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I wished baked potatoes were on the menu but other than that it was a delicious meal!
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Scott
Phoenix
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable. The food was DELICOUS! The Caesar, the French onion soup, the chicken parm, the sirloin steak (NY Strip) along with French fries and AMAZING onion strings. If asked for both and they just combined them into one order. Really, really, good. I’m so glad we went to Bobby Vans! Don’t miss it in NYC!
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laurence
New York City
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best steak house in NYC. Best service, best food. Consistently so. We have been patronizing BV for over 20 years. I wrote the same review 20 years ago.
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Jorge
New York City
92 reviews
vip
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very expensive imho, great food and service, but they have increase prices like there is no tomorrow! Jajaja
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William
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my first time visiting The Original NYC location of Bobby Van's. I have dined at the Washington DC location many times, so my expectations were high. Bobby Fan's Park Avenue did not disappoint. We were greeted as old friends upon arrival, and the servers were equally welcoming. Service was quick, and the food was delicious. We had the calamari appetizer (one was more than enough for 2), the Caesar Salad, and the Porterhouse Steak for Two. The appetizer and salads arrived together (as requested), and the steak was cooked perfectly and arrived hot on a hot platter and with hot plates for us. It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We had a side of half and half onion rings & fries, which also was more than enough for two. All-in-all it was a wonderful experience, which I have come to expect from Bobby Van's. Five stars all the way!
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Ellie
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Michael our waiter was fantastic. Michael made our night out with the family extra special especially for our grandkids ages 9 & 11. Everyone there is always friendly and accommodating. This is our go to place for steak.
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Alex
New York City
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service js good. Steak is eh. You can find better for the price.
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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 4.7 stars by 1638 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169

Additional information

Cross street
South East corner of 46th Street and Park Avenue
Neighborhood
Midtown East
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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.
Public transit
We are located just steps away from Grand Central Station.You can find us using what3words at ///water.chain.handed
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bobbyvans.com/
Phone number
(212) 867-5490
Private party facilities
We have two private rooms available. The West Wing can accommodate up to 16 guests and our larger room called the East Wing has a maximum capacity of 25 people. The East Wing also includes a flat-screen television as well as wifi at no additional cost. We offer both prix fixe menus as well as our regular a la carte menu for your event.

Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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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