Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

4.7

1665 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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. "

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 1,665 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bobby Van's Park Avenue offers a quintessential NYC steakhouse experience with "stellar in so many ways" service and food. Patrons rave about "the best steakhouse in Manhattan" with "killer bar" and "great wine list." The classic ambiance and attentive service create "always a fantastic experience," making it a go-to for special occasions.

1,665 Reviews

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Guy
VIP
New York City
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
VIP
New York City
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Liz
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is the highest quality comfort food imaginable.
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Jeff
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
underrated steakhouse every meal here is amazing I would recommend this for anybody who is purely into eating something great.
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stephanie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always a fantastic experience and wonderful customer service from all!
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laurence
VIP
New York City
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply the best steakhouse in Manhattan. Best food, best service. Killer bar. great wine list.
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Harminderpal
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service! My son’s 18th birthday and the family had a wonderful dinner.
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Alexandra
New York City
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The original and the best! We went the Friday of Xmas week for an end year blow out lunch and it delivered on every level. The food was 10000pct on point despite being a quiet period and the service was beyond their normal terrific level.
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Nat
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The server was not friendly, never introduced himself; just immediately asked for drink orders. He continued to hover over us all dinner. I appreciate good service but he watched over us all dinner too much. He seemed to rush us to leave, not a relaxing meal. The steaks were good but the chopped salad was different from what we expected. It was basically, tomatoes, onions, and cheese; there was no greens. Overall, it was ok.
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Shannon
Atlanta
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The biggest disappointment was the steak just had no seasoning and no flavor. The wedge was great, the wine was great, the onion rings were great. They obviously forgot to season the meat with even salt /pepper.
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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 1665 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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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