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Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave., Washington, DC

Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

4.7
4.7
2291 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Bobby Van’s Grill has a very loyal following of patrons who appreciate its first-rate, dry-aged steaks and seafood, phenomenal wine list, and exceptional professional wait staff – many of whom have worked for Bobby Van’s Grill for more than 15 years.

We have the largest private dining space of any restaurant in DC; Bobby Van’s Grill can accommodate guests in 7 different rooms! In the fall of 2018, it unveiled a newly renovated atrium (now known as The Atrium @ Bobby Van’s) that accommodates up to 330 people for private events.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 589-1504
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Malcolm Fredrick
  • Catering
    Please contact us for catering options
  • Private party facilities
    Boasting the largest amount of private dining rooms (seven!) in the city, Bobby Van’s Grill has just gone through major renovations that created two new private dining Boardrooms on its upper floor, as well as a completely updated Atrium space that embodies a modern and fresh feel.
  • Private party contact
    Samantha Cohen Langel: (202) 589-1504
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Located at the corner of 12th St. NW and New York Avenue NW
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, as well as at a paid PMI Garage located on the back side of our building on I St. NW, between 12th St. and 13th St.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center (all lines) - 2 blocks away; Convention Center / Mt. Vernon Sq. (yellow and green lines) - 3 blocks away.Located 3 blocks west of the Convention Center and diagonal to City Center DC.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,291 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Steakhouse

  • District of Columbia

    Good for business meals

  • District of Columbia

    Steakhouse

2,291 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Waiter should have told us that we over-ordered. Servings were huge and we had one porterhouse too much

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  2. ClayE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best steaks I’ve ever had! Great sides as well.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded 4 days ago

    Thank you so much for joining us.

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  3. Craig

    Washington DC

    969 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    969 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service. Excellent food, lump crab cocktail and sea bass were perfect. Will be going back soon.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded 4 days ago

    Thank you so much for joining us. Those are two of my favorite dishes as well.

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  4. brieale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Can’t wait to come back! Everything we had was a favorite.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded 4 days ago

    Thank you so much for joining us.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Steak was good. Caesar salad was too creamy and the tuna wasn’t good.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on September 1, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I am so sorry about your experience, hopefully we will have an opportunity to make this up to you on your next visit. Please ask for me. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manger

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  6. AlanB

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place for lunch and dinner. Really good food and great servers. The atmosphere is nice as well. Check it out.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on September 1, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our friends arrived late because of inclement weather and Bobby Van’s stayed open late for us. The staff was very nice and the food was great.

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  8. Carson

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If you want a great experience, make sure to ask for Mike. He was our server and he was absolutely, hands-down, the best. We didn't expect a dinner and a show. He had us laughing the whole night. The food was delicious. Space was great. We were probably a little underdressed. Would definitely visit again!

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  9. KimS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Every staff member made it an enjoyable time for my God Niece who turned 16 and experienced her 1st birthday without her Mom. Thanks to each of you. Lord willing I will be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the service was even better! Our waiter Michael was excellent at his job and he made us feel special.

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  11. BradleyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 1st time experience was great and our server was exceptional!

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  12. StephanieW

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My experience was nothing short of outstanding! The attention we received from the staff was 5-star...felt like we had our own personal staff. The conversation with the manager (who was just making sure we were enjoying our experience) to the entertainment from the servers, there was never a dull moment.

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  13. Craig

    Washington DC

    969 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    969 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding! Best crab cocktail ever matched by exemplary service. You always go above and beyond.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not much to say but everything was amazing!! Food hot, drinks amazing, service on a whole different level, just top tier.

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  15. Ruben

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place for a productive business lunch, don't miss it!

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  16. KimNelson

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my husband’s birthday and had a fantastic time. We were greeted by the manager who was extremely personable and polite. The food was delicious.

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  17. David

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the best steak and fries I’ve ever had. The ambience was perfect and the service was wonderful.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on July 17, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we get a chance to take care of you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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  18. EduardP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice ambience, lots of tasty food. Thanks for a lovely eveming

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on July 17, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we get a chance to take care of you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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  19. Lanea

    Poconos

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this place was awesome. We felt very welcomed. The manager checked on us twice which was great. The waiter was absolutely perfect. We loved him so much. He took care of every need we had. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and I can’t wait to come back

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on July 17, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we get a chance to take care of you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The restaurant is very worn and we did not appreciate being sat in a corner when the whole restaurant was empty. Service was fabulous.

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  21. Alex

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely and lively! Didn’t realize happy hour had come back with such a vengeance.

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  22. Bee1

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and presentation of food was perfect.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on June 26, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we get a chance to serve you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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  23. RoseM

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Our waiter was helpful and engaging.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on June 26, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we get a chance to serve you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Bobby Van's easily accommodated our party of six. From the hosts to the wait staff, service was superb. Our steaks were cooked as ordered & the portions were adequate. Very nice ambiance as well.

    Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on June 26, 2023

    Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we get a chance to serve you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Was a wonderful dining experience!!!!! Ivan was great!

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  26. DanaC

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Hot honey fried chicken sandwich and fries were great. Blackened salmon Caesar salad was also great. Waiter took longer than expected to get our order but food came out quickly and hot (always pluses in my book). Dining room temperature was much warmer than I would have liked. Overall good experience. Will go back.

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  27. KazukoY

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Tasty, nice atmosphere but pricey. Service was average.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Celebrating my graduation from Georgetown and staff was very sweet and attentive.

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  29. Thanksgiving

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and the service always the best! Did I say I love their steak??

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  30. MitchS

    Baltimore

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Started off with terrific service from Mike, our server. Can’t recommend highly enough. Our oysters were great as was the Steak Diabolo and Cajun rubbed tuna entree. I’ll be back for certain. We arrived around 5:30 so not a lot of other diners though that picked up when we were leaving near 7:15. A really good dining experience.

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  31. Shelly

    Washington DC

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything excellent   food 🥘  so good  my husband and I will wave back 

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  32. Pete

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was superb as we enjoyed dinner with a dear friend from Iowa. W could not have asked for a better evening. Wait staff was exceptional!

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  33. KenL

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were in DC for a law school graduation and decided to try Bobby Van’s Grill. Outstanding meal, exemplary service.

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  34. HaydnD

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Bobby Van’s never fails to impress. Food was fantastic and the service excellent. A must for any occasion!

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  35. MaryD

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took a group of 12 to Bobby Van's Grill for my daughter's birthday, and we had a lovely time. The cocktails and food were fantastic and the service was even better. I highly recommend this location for celebrating in DC.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time visiting this restaurant. The food was delicious. The bread and butter were delicious. Our drinks were very good. The steaks were made perfectly. Michael our waiter was wonderful. The noise was a little loud but I guess that just means everyone was having a great time like we were.

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  37. CCABQ

    New Mexico

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal and service at Bobby Vans - I made a group dinner reservation for 10 people in a busy night. We were treated very well, the food and service was excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant. Everyone, even our picky friends were pleased with their meals.

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  38. Craig

    Washington DC

    969 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    969 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is extremely good. The service is even better. Prices are reasonable.

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  39. Brad

    Alabama

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In DC for a convention and visited Bobby Van’s. Table ready when we arrived, service was top notch and food and drinks were outstanding. Will definitely recommend and revisit. Everyone in party enjoyed their meal and was extremely pleased with the restaurant. Can’t go wrong with Bobby Van’s.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Super loud but they did move us from a large party to help. The staff was amazing.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 589-1504.

Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave. is rated 4.7 stars by 2291 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 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at the corner of 12th St. NW and New York Avenue NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the street, as well as at a paid PMI Garage located on the back side of our building on I St. NW, between 12th St. and 13th St.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center (all lines) - 2 blocks away; Convention Center / Mt. Vernon Sq. (yellow and green lines) - 3 blocks away.Located 3 blocks west of the Convention Center and diagonal to City Center DC.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Malcolm Fredrick
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 589-1504
  • Catering
    Please contact us for catering options
  • Private party facilities
    Boasting the largest amount of private dining rooms (seven!) in the city, Bobby Van’s Grill has just gone through major renovations that created two new private dining Boardrooms on its upper floor, as well as a completely updated Atrium space that embodies a modern and fresh feel.
  • Private party contact
    Samantha Cohen Langel: (202) 589-1504
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