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Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street
Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.bobbyvans.com
  • Phone: (212) 207-8050
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch & Dinner: Monday - Friday 11:30am-11:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 5:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Steakhouse
  • Executive Chef: Tobi
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: At Bobby Vans 54th Street, we offer various choices for private and semi-private events. Our dining spaces can be divided into a space as intimate as a party of 12 or can be fully opened to accommodate a party of up to 140. Both of our boardrooms are ideal for corporate functions and any other type of personal function you may be having. When dining in our private boardrooms, our guests have the option of ordering from our "Daily Menu" or our "Private Event Menus".

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A word from Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street
"At Bobby Vans 54th Street, you can expect the same great service and the same great food as our other restaurants. Tucked away in another historic restaurant location, (at one time this was the hang out spot for such stars as Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack) there is plenty of history… and untold stories behind these walls, if only they could talk. Conveniently located just east of Park Avenue and 4 blocks north of The Waldorf-Astoria, this is where you want to be. As you walk into the restaurant you’re greeted by our hosts and a large credenza filled with beautiful bottles of wine. Glancing to your left you overlook the spacious yet always occupied bar, where the bartenders know your name and have your drink waiting for you before you can even say hello. Separating the bar from the dining room is a glass window so you can see all the action of other diners enjoying their meals. The dining room has the good old fashioned steakhouse style with handcrafted wood walls, and FContinued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Whatever cow gave it's life for our dinning experience I can say it did not go in vain. The rib eye steak was cooked beautifully to our request and every bite was part of a meat eater's pleasure. The sides where equally good but didn't over shadow the main event the meat. From the min u walk in the door u R treated like a welcomed guest, by the time u leave you're already talking about coming back again soon. I highly recommended this restaurant to all foodies and to all those that just enjoy a really nice place to have dinner. So look for it on 54 St in Manhattan you won't be disappeared."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "As a Texas, I know steaks, and the t-bone for 2 is fantastic. Great char, perfectly medium rare. My favorite non Kobe steak in America."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Since we sat in a small private room of only 4 tables, the sound was quiet and it was very leisurely. We enjoyed that room better than if we had to sit in the main area which was quite noisy. Thank you. Everything was excellent and our waiter was the most accommodating."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Food is second to none. The steak is always cooked as ordered, waiters are great and the restaurant is in a cozy location in a residential area. This is my second trip to your restaurant in the past month, it is the BEST STEAKHOUSE in New York or anywhere else. Your New York Strip Steak cannot be equalled anywhere (and this comes from a serious steak eater who has eaten in just about every well known steak house). Especially with Maurizio as my waiter (I have had him both times and he is truly excellent and a credit to your restaurant), the steak comes out exactly as ordered (extra charred outside and medium well inside). I know that you are under publicized compared to the others, but, believe me, you have not a thing to worry about."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "The sauces and side dishes shine at Bobby Van's, but the meat doesn't compare to their competitors. For truly aged beef, go to Sparks or Smith and Wollensky."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "It is always hard to trust internet reviews when you decide to pick a place but this time the reviews were dead on. Bobby Van's was amazing, probably the best steak I ever had, and that is no easy feat, I eat a lot of stake (I'm for Brazil). Even though it is a bit on the pricey side, it is totally worth it. Not a lot of tourists, but usually packed. Highly recommended, 5 stars!"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Extensive menu, but if you're going for NYC Restaurant Week, you have to request the menu. My fiancé ordered the Filet Mignon, which was the better choice. I ordered the skirt steak (not on the normal menu), but it was too sweet - tasted more like teriyaki beef."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "I have to say one of my best tasting steaks - really really good - but the service we really bad. I am giving a very good only for the food not the service - this is the first steak house I have ever been where the service wasn't up to par. but I would go back for the steak and just with an open mind that service will not be good -"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "I regularly frequent steakhouses and for the first time in a long time, an absolutely top notch experience, the service was spectacular but the food... possibly the first time every single appetizer, the shrimp, the baked clams, the oysters and the apple wood bacon was AMAZING!!! The Cajun Rib Eye... WOW... WOW... WOW... perfectly cook Medium with just the right amount of charring on the outside... have already made reservations to go back in 2 weeks..."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "I had the Applewood Filet and it was the best Steak I've ever had."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The food was very good, cooked perfectly according to my preference. The atmosphere was high paced and a little on the noisy side but nothing too overwhelming. The configuration of the seating was a little tight but you're not on top of the people eating around you. If I were single I wouldn't take a girl here on a first date, I wouldn't say it's a romantic spot. For my wife and I it was a great place for an amazing bone in ribeye and some great sides to go with it. The prices were moderate which I was surprised at, I was expecting it to be a little pricier, so this was definitely great."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Good food, great bar. Wait staff always very polished."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "Great sea bass and creme brûlée was perfection . Mac with lobster was ok sautéed spinach blah. Enjoyed however spinach that was with sea bass . Our waiter very gracious and had great recommendations had excellent wine list . My Riesling was very good. The wedge salad was very good. Oysters for appetizers great choice. My husband got surf and turf steak cooked to perfecto gor him medium rare with beautiful lobster tail . Staff very attentive we had early reservation due to seeing a show . Ate at one on 54 th street . A little pricy great for a special occasion or romantic dinner"
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "Dining was wonderful and the service was remarkable"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "You cant go wrong with bobby vans. Consistently great food, wine and atmosphere. only down tick during lunch is the noise get there at noon and its quiet .. get there at 12:30 pm and you'll be convinced you need a hearing aid to hear others sitting right next to you.. Don't know of anything that can be done to fix it so its better just to "tough it out" and enjoy the show... Big question--how do you get your name on one of those brass plates all throughout the restaurant?"
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "My girlfriend and I went her the other night we both wanted a really good steak and that's exactly what we got. The food was so good. I has the bone in ribeye and highly recommend it. Also the brussel sprouts were amazing. Our waiter Mike was really good. Made us feel like we were part of his family and took good care of us. It was very loud in there with lots of business men shouting to each other and the bar was full. The down side is the price very expensive when you add everything up plus drinks. Jack and Coke for $16 is outrageous."
    Dined on 12/17/2013
  • "All included, staff and management was outstanding... Case close"
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "If you are looking for great steaks served large, simple and tasty, this is the place for you. Top quality beef and seafood are prepared in a straightforward manner by professional servers."
    Dined on 12/2/2013
  • "For top-level NY Steak house prices, I expect the food to be outstanding. Ruth Chris (LI) blows this food away. Porterhouse Steak needed sauce, Onion soup bland., apple dessert dry, sides unremarkable."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "I went here with a friend that was visiting New York. The service started out pretty rocky because they were inattentive, but they rebounded in the second half of the meal. Excellent steak, good crab cakes, and a nice reasonably priced bottle of wine. I can envision it being really noisy in this place at times, but I will consider coming back here"
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "My wife and I go out to dinner a few times a month. It has been a while since we dined at a restaurant that had it all. Great food, great service, great atmosphere and it was affordable! It was our first time there and our server made us feel like we have been going there for years! I am glad we chose it to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. We will be back soon."
    Dined on 11/6/2013
  • "A small wedding dinner. Very nice time, good food, great steaks, and friendly service. No rush to leave. Had a very nice evening"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "WE have been to a few of their restaurants and all are exceptional. This particular one to date has the best service and staff. Very enjoyable night. The steaks were cooked perfectly as was the Tuna! Will go back again and recommend!"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Went to dinner before the NYC marathon for a substantial meal. The service was outstanding, the steaks melted in our mouth and all wines half price. An excellent dinning experience. I would highly recommend."
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "My dad LOVES prime rib and he said the prime rib special was the best he's ever had! The skirt steak and filet were magnificent as well!"
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "We go to Bobby Vans on EVERY trip to NYC because there is nothing better than a true NYC neighborhood restaurant that has outstanding service, great food, and fun atmosphere! Highly recommend!"
    Dined on 11/1/2013
  • "The food was excellent. The price was a little on the higher side, but I'll pay money for good food any time."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "I'd been to Bobby Van's on 50th for a function and thought it seemed like a fairly upscale place. So I booked this place for dinner with another couple. We were disappointed; it's quite expensive, the food was fine, the half price wine (Fridays) was a pleasant surprise, but the atmosphere was cheap and the service was sketchy (slow, inattentive; the place was empty when we got there and they tried to seat us near the waiter's station!; our table rocked and the waiter just folded a piece of cardboard which didn't fix it; he blew uncorking the wine (but the wine was good); several times, waiters approached our table with wrong drinks or orders); the experience just didn't justify the food pricing. I would not go back."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Had a very enjoyable evening at Bobby Van's. Great food, excellent service, made us feel like we came to visit every week!"
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "I ordered a cajun ribeye steak MR that was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection"
    Dined on 10/2/2013
  • "Excellent steaks and chops cooked perfectly. Wonderful fig appetizer and lots of specials. Chef clearly pays attention to details. Attentive service and a nice wine list round out a great experience."
    Dined on 9/20/2013
  • "Had lunch with my Mom, who was visiting from out of town. She had a crabmeat blt, which she very much enjoyed. I had a steak sandwich. Generous portion of steak, seasoned and grilled nicely. Last time I went my friend had the lobster roll, a generous portion of lobster, and I had the gazpacho, which was delicious. They can do more than just steak. Waiters are very attentive. The host used my OpenTable name to greet me, despite my only having been there once before. Nice touch if you are trying to impress guests. For a midtown at a real steak house, prices are reasonable. I like to try a place a few times before using it for business, and this restaurant passed the test with flying colors. Would very much reccomend for a business lunch."
    Dined on 9/20/2013
  • "First time at BV's. We were greeted and seated as if we were their most important customer. It was a meal to remember. The bacon appetizer was best I ever had. We had three for dinner and had ribeye, grouper special and a petite filet. They all came out perfect. My bone in ribeye was sizzling hot just the way I like it. Service was prompt but not rushed. Friends told me this place was good and I agree."
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "Had a good meal with attentive service for business. Would go back again."
    Dined on 9/5/2013
  • "but not my last. Again tried this place for restaurant week. I have and continue to be disappointed in many restaurant week menus - but NOT HERE - it was great! And plentiful! While I did get some meat in some type of sauce with mushrooms, it was cooked perfectly. The service was wonderful - our waiter could not have been more pleasant or professional. Overall I would definitely recommend this place - just keep in mind this is a true New York steakhouse experience. Oh - and the bread basket was amazing as well!"
    Dined on 8/16/2013
  • "This was my second time at this restaurant, and I was extremely disappointed. I am not one to complain because I'm in this industry; therefore, this isn't something I like to do. This was my first time enjoying restaurant week, and that was one of the reasons why I came back. Once we sat down, our server wasn't aware of the wine special. Then, he didn't drop the restaurant week menu until we asked for it which is ridiculous. If you're participating in restaurant week, there's a reason. So don't try and hide it from your guests. It took 30 mins to get our bill, and it took another 15 for him to figure out how to split it 3 way.I was so annoyed by then that I've pretty much written this restaurant off. On a different note, the food was good."
    Dined on 8/17/2013
  • "Service and food excellent. Definitely will be back"
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Plymouth Gin martini was excellent as was the meal, but the waiter could use some training about timing."
    Dined on 8/15/2013
  • "Appetizers and Entrees were very good. Service excellent."
    Dined on 8/15/2013
  • "Absolutely the best service ever! The food was well prepared and delicious. The dessert was off the chain as well. Im going back!!!"
    Dined on 8/12/2013
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