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Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street, New York, NY

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street

4.7 (1255)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
131 E. 54th Street, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
"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 F

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Noe Garcia
  • 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".
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 1,255 people are saying

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bobby Van's Steakhouse on 54th Street is a classic New York dining spot known for its "amazing" steaks and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the knowledgeable staff and accommodating atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. While some note the decor could use an update, the quality food and friendly service keep patrons returning.

1,255 Reviews
  1. John

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dry-aged steak was delicious. I also got the Cesar salad and the dressing is fresh and they serve it with anchovies if you wish. Last time I was here was before the pandemic and they have not missed a beat in terms of quality.

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  2. Robert VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Delicious meal. Great service. Can't wait to go back.

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  3. Erica

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was incredible! Truly exceptional service!

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  4. richard VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Portion sizes seem to be getting smaller... but still high quality food/ingredients.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far the best restaurant in the city. Celebrated my birthdays at the restaurant the past 3 years. Amazing service and food. Workers and manager are very accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommend this restaurant!

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  6. Sean VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Old school steakhouse. Great service great food - restaurant could use some updating (doesn't stop us from going!)

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  7. Curtis VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud and typical old school steakhouse menu-boring

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  8. Lynn

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always Always a great experience!The hosts are always courteous and accommodating. The service is excellent and the steaks and sushi are always on point. Shaber is the best .Attentive but gives enough space. Super friendly and space the course perfectly. Best in class.

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  9. Brenda

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Aceptaron reservación a última hora pero realmente el restaurante estaba solo, la mesera súper linda siempre y atenta nos hacía recomendaciones del menú, creo que es precio alto y realmente la comida no es tan buena

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  10. OpenTable

    New York State4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderdul dinner with shabir .He was super knowledgeable and kind.The food was amazing but shabir made the experience a million times more enjoyable.we will most definitely be back when we we're in town.!!

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FAQs

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 207-8050.

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street is rated 4.7 stars by 1255 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street

131 E. 54th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Noe Garcia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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