Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'

Name: Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original'
Address: 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10169
Telephone: (212) 867-5490
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1681)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169

Make a reservation

2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Lively
Good for groups

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

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 1,681 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Steakhouse

Review summary

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Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original' is a quintessential NYC steakhouse offering "amazing food and service" with "large portions" and "attentive waiters." Ideal for business lunches and special occasions, it delivers "classic charm" and "outstanding" dining experiences. Known for its "succulent porterhouse steaks," it's a favorite for both locals and visitors.

1,681 Reviews

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Mike
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food superior service once again. Will be back soon
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Suzanne
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Business lunch was the purpose of visit. Guests impressed overall. Portions are crazy large but food was really nice - simple, clean flavors. Highlighting the proteins - we had a bit of all; salmon/sea bass, streak, some Cesar salad and fried calamari for the table. Split a creme brulee for desert as all were nicely full after great meals. Staff was stellar. My colleague and I needed to ‘hang around’ a bit after lunch to troubleshoot his phone. Staff graciously allowed same at our table so we could avoid noisy-ish bar area. Very kind. thank you Bobby Vans - thoroughly enjoyed our lunch.
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Steve VIP
Atlanta35 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bobby Vans "The Original on Park" has become an integral part of our Manhattan adventures. We leave each time already looking forward to our next visit. If you're looking for a restaurant that delivers consistently excellent food and impeccable service in a welcoming atmosphere, look no further. This is a true gem! What truly elevates the Bobby Vans experience is the service. It's not just efficient; it's perfect – attentive without being intrusive, and always delivered with a genuine desire to ensure a wonderful dining experience.
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Robert
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always like going there and it's never a disappointment. This time the 'medium rare' was much closer to rare; wasn't quite medium rare. Salad, sides and glass of wine are very high.
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Joseph
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service m, great meal as always (perfect steak for two), well priced and well appointed wine list
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Beth VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for a business lunch - wait staff is attentive and the food is always outstanding
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Vivienne
London45 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Incredible USDA steak, large portions (way more fries than needed), and a loud post-work atmosphere - mostly men in shirts/suits and all male waiters that averaged at age 65. Felt like we got the full NY experience as a family on 4 on vacation. Very expensive approx $70 for steak with sides costing extra and a glass of wine approx $20 - great for a special occasion.
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Barry VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Who needs anything more?
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Rebecca VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic steak house. Very much enjoyed the food and conveniences
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Jim
Pittsburgh34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always one of my favorite places. Was in NYC and wanted to have my birthday dinner there. The staff made it memorable. Great food, generous drinks and very attentive waiters with personality. Top notch.
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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 1681 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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

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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