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Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street, New York, NY
Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street, New York, NY
Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street, New York, NY
Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street, New York, NY
Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street, New York, NY

Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street

4.3
4.3
2260 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
The combination of a traditional American grill combined with the classic elements of a first-rate steak house best describes Bobby Van’s fourth New York City location. Run by the same four partners who have been awarded Tom Horan’s American Top Ten Steakhouses in each of the past three years, the Grill caters to those seeking the legendary Bobby Van’s Porterhouse as well as lighter dishes such as pastas, salads and fish. All served with the renowned service that has been Bobby Van’s hallmark from its beginnings in 1969. As partner Joseph Hickey said “We’re all about pure, unadulterated customer happiness."

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 957-5050
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eddie
  • Private party facilities
    Bobby Van’s caters to private and semi-private events. Our dining spaces can be divided (through the use of our elegant French doors) into a space as intimate as a party of 10 or can be fully opened to accommodate a party of up to 300.
  • Private party contact
    Susan McGonigle: (212) 957-5050
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District / Times Square
  • Cross street
    50th Street (Between 6th & 7th)
  • Parking details
    Public lot is available on 51st Street between 6th & 7th Avenue
  • Public transit
    49th - 50th Streets - Rockefeller Center
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

2,260 Reviews
  1. Customer1

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent Service and our business lunch was well timed.

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  2. BabetteC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend - dinner was fabulous - watermelon cube salad was to die for !!! ❤️

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  3. paigelap

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    This was our first time at a Bobby Van’s. We decided to dine here before going to a show around the corner. The overall service we received was great, the 4 top facing the window even though we were just 2 ppl was appreciated. We were a bit bummed not to see an official cocktail menu at such a nice spot but the drinks we ended up ordering (cosmo & old fashion) were made to suit. Our food came out promptly and for the most part everything was really good. I ordered the brick oven chicken. It was juicy, flavorful and the mac and cheese side complimented it perfectly. We also ordered the filet mignon with a loaded baked potato. The potato was also good. Our only beef (no pun intended) was with the filet. Bobby Van’s is marketed as a nice steakhouse. If anything should be spot on it should be the steak. Our filet was cooked to perfection, the texture similar, however the entire steak tasted like burnt grill! It was so disappointing. We didn’t send it back because of time and we also didn’t want to come off any type of way. However, when you get hit with a $400 tab (including tip) it really makes you wish the steak was worth it.

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  4. Johnandmar

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The place is in dire need of a facelift. The bench seating is worn to the point of being uncomfortable and several sections of the seat cover are torn - some of the mirrors behind the sconces have cracks - in brief there are lots of minor issues that add up to a beat down look. It seems they are making no investments in this property. Food was good but not great and the butter was rock hard…again, one minor detail if it were the only one but the bottom line is that BV star has faded quite a bit and somebody needs to wake them up.

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  5. Sunny

    New York Area

    113 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Fried onions on burger were unedible. Othwise food was good. They did replace them but we’re still not great.

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  6. OliverO

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    This place has nothing in common with the flagship in the Hamptons. Very disappointing. Not good value at all.

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  7. ElaineP

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely try the calamari with sweet chili sauce! It’s amazing!

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  8. Sharla

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    We were so disappointed! My burger was too dry and tgen another was raw! Grilled cheese came out as cheese fries and then cheese on seeded bun that my granddaughter, the birthday girl, does not eat. Very disappointing and expensive

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the food was delicious! It was a perfect pre-theater meal!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable Food, attentive service, quality place 👍🏻

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  11. TashaS

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    we had a wonderful time but it was very warm in the restaurant

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  12. Critic11

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Great location with delicious food and a good variety of wines to choose from.

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  13. SAM75

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Servers were lovely, pleasant, attentive. Food was ok, steaks were good, not great. Sides of Mac n cheese had a strange aftertaste, no one ate much of it. Lobster ravioli was good, not great, lobster was chewy and sauce needed more flavor. We ended up with too many sides for amount of people, manager removed one without us asking which was lovely given the price of things. We were there for a birthday dinner and the staff sang to our party member and gave him a piece of cheese cake which was yummy! The bar was so so loud, like Friday night in a college bar loud. We were sat pretty far away though so it was ok. Overall an ok experience but given the price of the meal I expected a better tasting food. Maybe just an off night….

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  14. Jordan

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, the gnocchi was perfect. Very good wine list. A/C was acting up but we were moved to a cooler section.

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  15. katenyc

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good choice for a business lunch. The sirloin is top notch. Service is good.

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on July 18, 2023

    Thank you Kate!

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  16. PhilipF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    I have eaten here before. The bone in sirloin was terrible, and the lobster tail tough

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on July 18, 2023

    Hi Philip. We hate to read this. I would like to hear more about your experience. Brian. 212-957-5050

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  17. FoodieStacia

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We went for pre-theater given the proximity and dining with a few meat eaters. This is in Times Square so manage expectations - the food was not good - didn’t ask how anyone wanted their steaks cooked and the food arrived lukewarm. Although the restaurant was fairly empty service was a struggle. I would not revisit this location although other Bobby Vans are usually quite elevated and good, this one does not hold up.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience - impeccable service and the food was delicious.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent steak. Excellent service. Loud atmosphere but it is NYC

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on July 18, 2023

    Thank you! We appreciate you!

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  20. SMN1

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Lunch menu not so great anymore.. lobster salad below average

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on July 18, 2023

    Hello. We are sorry to read this. Our lunch menu has not changed in years and we do not have a lobster salad. Either way, we would love to have you come give us a shot. Ask for Brian or Nela.

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  21. WHarris

    Atlanta Metro

    37 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Not a great meal for the price. Iceberg wedge was unexceptional at $18. The filet was not a good cut, bland and dry. The side of mashed cauliflower was the best part of the meal so all was not lost. Experience was similar to other reviews: noisy, over priced, and nothing special, but was able to get a reservation on short notice and make a Show.

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  22. JenniferA

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    We never saw our waitress. We were all done with our meal and she finally returns with a glass of wine that had been ordered 25 minutes earlier. Would have been nice to have enjoyed it with the meal, instead of holding everyone up waiting.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Food was terrible and service was mediocre at best.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When we arrived we were seated at a table where noise from the bar was extremely loud. I asked the hostess for a different table snd she moved us immediately. Dinner of gnocchi and lobster ravioli was fabulous. Service was superb. My party would recommend the restaurant highly.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Burger was very undercooked .. waitstaff seemed very preoccupied..

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  26. Dave

    Glasgow

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very empty restaurant with no atmosphere at all. Server was friendly a helpful. Wouldn’t bother to go back.

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  27. CAROB

    Atlantic City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Normally my husband writes our review for various places and events but I advised him that I needed to review Bobby Vans myself. This is my favorite NYC restaurant by far! I love the food and the ambiance not to mention the server ( Marco, he should get a raise). We haven't yet made arrangements for our next time in New York City but when we do, we will definitely make reservations at Bobby Vans!

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on May 4, 2023

    Thank you! Marco is the best. We will look forward to your next visit. Have a great weekend.

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  28. FrequentDiner1961

    Greensboro

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife, two adult children and I had dinner at Bobby Van’s on 50th Street last night. The meal was very good and the service was exceptional. Although there was no cocktail menu, the waiter asked the Bartender to fix me an Old Fashioned. The Old Fashoined was quite good. The wines available by the glass are somewhat limited. The Chardonnay was LaCrema - a good wine, but nothing special. The food was quite good. The dinner salads were perfectly light and flavorful. For entrees, my daughter and I had the lamb chops, my wife had the scallops and our son had the filet mignon. The lamb chops and scallops were perfect. The filet mignon arrived so undercooked that we had to send it back to be cooked more. The Napoleon dessert was excellent. The service was outstanding. Our Waiter’s name was Oscar and he was attentive without being overbearing. He was knowledgeable and informative. He was pleasant and professional without being too friendly. We will return and ask for Oscar.

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on May 4, 2023

    Thank you! Oscar is certainly a fan favorite.

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  29. 35thanniversary

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration dinner for 3. 2 of us ordered from Theater Menu and food was fantastic. The other ordered bone in ribeye but it had almost zero taste and was disappointed. But yes, we would eat here again for another chance.

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  30. Donna

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food average disappointing as had been recommended

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  31. EugeneF

    New York Area

    66 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nothing special to be honest. Pretty standard all around for a steakhouse in midtown.

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  32. JenniferG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, food & friendly service. Highly recommended!

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on April 7, 2023

    Thank you Jennifer! We look forward to seeing you soon.

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  33. Tenaflytom

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly and prompt service. Good food at modest price.

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on April 7, 2023

    Thank you!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience2
    Bday It was great!!

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  35. MarkW

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the second time we have ate here and will definitely be back!

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  36. TimothyM

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very nice Restaurant! Location is great and very good service also.

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  37. GregM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Sadly, this place is FAIR at best. 1. The porterhouse for two is $85 per person, not $69 per on as indicated online. WTAF?? 2. The porterhouse for two at $85 per was NOT cooked to our spec ("medium"), and they seemed upset to have to take back the RARE steak and cook it a bit longer. 3. The (Instant?) mashed potatoes contained NOT A HINT of garlic, nor, come to think of it, ANY flavor. 4. The flavorless 'creamed spinach' was poor- best that can be said is that it was spinach (I think). 5. While the steak was being re-cooked, our otherwise pleasant waitperson scooped some of the spinach and potatoes onto our plates, I guess so we could have something to eat while we waited. For the prices they charge, the need to DO BETTER.

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  38. TomM

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall2food4service5ambience4
    The saving grace for our dining experience was our second server, Louis and the food quality. First thing we noticed was the grease covering out table light. We ordered Pelegrino, which was delivered by our first server, along with dirty glasses. We asked for two new ones, which were also dirty, and asked for new ones again. That server then ghosted us and his female coworker, who overheard us, actually took the glasses and cleaned them herself. Once Louis arrived as our server, the rest of our experience was quite positive. We really would think twice of dining at this Bobby Vans, as it was quite expensive for the experience we had.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner! Made last minute reservations here and it did not disappoint.

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  40. Brian

    New York Area

    171 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    171 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In case you saw my previous review I want to retract it and make things right. I heard back from the manager who couldn't of been nicer and so understanding to my issues. I would recommend Bobby Vans and I will be going back again. Bobby Vans does care about their customers and want to offer a excellent dining experience to all it's customers.

    Bobby Van's Grill - 50th StreetResponded on April 7, 2023

    Hello, I personally attend to all reviews and handle all company emails. My apologies, but I did not see an email from a Brian Loftman. I did just check again. I am sorry you had a bad experience with us. I would certainly like the opportunity to discuss further with you and perhaps make it up to you. Brian@bobbyvansnyc info@bobbyvansnyc ( full email addresses are not permitted to be posted.) 212-957-5050 Brian

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street is rated 4.3 stars by 2260 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street

135 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10020

Additional information

  • Cross street
    50th Street (Between 6th & 7th)
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District / Times Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lot is available on 51st Street between 6th & 7th Avenue
  • Public transit
    49th - 50th Streets - Rockefeller Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eddie
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 957-5050
  • Private party facilities
    Bobby Van’s caters to private and semi-private events. Our dining spaces can be divided (through the use of our elegant French doors) into a space as intimate as a party of 10 or can be fully opened to accommodate a party of up to 300.
  • Private party contact
    Susan McGonigle: (212) 957-5050
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