Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

4.8

1649 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
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 1,649 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bobby Van's Park Avenue offers a quintessential NYC steakhouse experience, celebrated for its "best filet mignon" and "sublime ribeye steak." Guests rave about the "fantastic staff" and "outstanding service." The "classic New York steak house" atmosphere makes it ideal for both business dinners and special occasions, despite a lively noise level.

1,649 Reviews

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Melanie
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a win with the original Bobby Van’s. This location is why we keep going back. Stellar in so many ways, top notch service and food.
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Peter
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Immaculate service at this classic steakhouse. Food never disappoints
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D
Denise
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and so was the service except that the waiter asked if we wanted a side with the entree and neglected to mention that the entree came with a side of pasta.
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Sharon
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a lovely time. Food and service was great. A cocktail menu would be nice
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Christian
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as always. Excellent steak, sides and service and the specials are always must try
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Gill
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and very attentive service. Nothing was too much trouble.
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Roger
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal, perfectly cooked steak. Our waiter, Mike, is fantastic, looking forward to returning.
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Chasity
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Two girlfriends and myself ate dinner here while visiting for Christmas and everything was exceptional! EXCEPT for one of the waitstaff. I am unsure of his actual title, but he took our drink order, brought the beverages and cleared the table. He was very short and rude. Spilled our beverages on my friend due to reaching over her and never apologized. When we asked to see a drink menu, he said we have nothing written down in a short tempered tone. I ordered a second drink and he walked away before my friend could order her second drink as well, but he did take her glass. He seemed annoyed to have to be there all around. Other than him, everyone was so attentive and friendly! We joked with the waitstaff the entire 2 hours we were there. Food was amazing and portions were large. What a great experience for a NYC Christmas dinner outing! The restaurant was small but decorated beautifully and we received our food and drinks in a very timely manner. We will certainly return and cross our fingers we won't be in the sour employee's section.
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Jackie
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner with my dear friend for the holidays! Food was amazing.
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Seth
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Steak with you under seasoned. I ordered the sirloin.
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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 1649 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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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