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Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street

4.8
4.8
1133 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
"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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch & Dinner Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 207-8050

  • 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 1,133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Good for business meals

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  1. thebeorn

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very good steak house at reasonable price considering the location
  2. JChathamg

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was really good, can't wait for the return visit.
  3. LoreAL

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Staff was extremely attentive and food was delicious.
  4. Esq2

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks were cooked to perfection. Service was impeccable. You cannot go wrong at Bobby Van's. Highly recommend for great steak.
  5. NYCgal

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Service was very good, but food was disappointing and very over priced. We’ve been to the Bobby Van’s on the West Side and liked it much better.
  6. StephanieP

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are return customers at the 54th St. location. It is the best in every respect. NYC classic steakhouse dining at its best.
  7. Rlkm

    New York Area

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every way - a favorite. Food was good.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top shelf steak and seafood spot. One of the best ever!
  9. johnm

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bobby Van's is one of my favorite steakhouses in the city. As ever, the service was first-rate and the food delicious. Great date-night place or just a nice place to unwind after a day in the city.
  10. BillT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy coming back to this location of Bobby Van's. Super team and always a great experience.
  11. Robert

    Atlanta Metro

    235 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    235 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were looking for a light late lunch - so I looked on Open Table & Booby Van's was close -me stopped in and didn't really see what we were looking for so we Shared a Filet & potato - what wonderful surprise! It was fantastic and hit the spot - even the potato was marvelous - so you see you never know - a great little meal from a famous Steak house - Wonderful
  12. ronsreview

    New Mexico

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The Staff at Bobby Van's is superb. Daniel, the Manager was very gracious and visited our table to thank us for our patronage. The food was good, but there were a couple of hiccups that were quickly remedied. I highly recommend this restaurant to diners who are meat lovers.
  13. Claudio

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality food and service. You wont be dissapointed.
  14. TheShark

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place never disappoints.
  15. BrianG

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy my meal at bobby vans. I am treated well as I walk through the door by Danny the maitre d.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best staff out there and incredible food
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Ordered filet, medium well and found it to be very well done, tuff/crisp. I would recommend medium for those that usually do medium well. 8pm reservation but dinner was served at 8:56 so it was quiet the wait for the food, all though we were seated immediately. For the price I thought it would be a little different but it is a beautiful place , quiet and intimate. I noticed a wall of aged wine and overall a lot to choose from on the menu. My partner had the filet with lobster and we shared the mash, broccoli and roasted corn. For the appetizer we ordered the bang bang shrimp and that was 10/10, also the broccoli was cooked to perfection.
  18. RobL

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OMG great service and amazing food. When you come ask for Pavel he will take care of you and your pallet
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Great service! Worth the money
  20. GusV

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The three of us ordered seafood. My swordfish special was good, but not outstanding. The broccoli rabe was not steamed long enough and it was hard to chew to break it down.
  21. Opentable

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time at Bobby Vans.First experience was the DC location.I must say it certainly Won't be my last visit The service is great and the food is outstanding .I tried the seafood tower for apps and the porterhouses steaks for entree they both were delicious.our server shabir went beyond our expectations.thank you Bobby Vans for a wonderful/memorable dinner.
  22. Legna

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We made reservations but still had to wait a couple of minutes for the host to seat us when it was not busy. Just strange to keep us all waiting there like that. Our waiter was decent enough. Nothing over the top . The food came out quick but wasn’t hot, strange again but the flavor was there for my steak. The sides are small for the price and our drinks were messed up . Margarita missing the tajin rim.. for $21 you think it would be on point. The table was slanted and chair wobbly … the ambiance was not up to par with its prices or as a steak house
  23. CarolineP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Celebrated my husband’s birthday here and overall we had a nice experience. The Sirloin steak had a nice crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. The rigatoni bolognese was a little on the salty side. The House margarita was delicious. The service was off, we waited for 8minutes for water and menus. At first we had one server and then another. Our final server Ana was lovely and even gave my hubby dessert 🧁 on the house. Overall we had a nice meal.
  24. RobertH

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good good, good service
  25. JenniferL

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at this restaurant and will be back for sure.
  26. TimD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great experience. Food was very good, service was great. Food was cooked to expected temperature and seasoned well.
  27. RBDiner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made a reservation for an outdoor table. When we arrived, they stated that they are not serving outdoors this time of year. They had my information they could’ve given me the heads up before I went out of my way to arrive. Needless to say we did not eat there.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The steaks are amazing
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! Awesome food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    got sat in the corner when the entire restaurant was open/ available. then they sat people right on top of us when the ENTIRE restaurant was open. then they spoon fed us the rest of our appetizers to clear the plates when we clearly weren’t finished. totally unprofessional. did not like our waiters attitude nor the food runners. cocktails were mediocre. steaks were decent at best
  32. KKDNYC

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service is superb, the food delicious, and the spirits and wine selection is excellent. Well located and classy, this is definitely one to put on your list!
  33. TinaS

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food was great - service ok
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Overall great experience WARNING, the menu on this website and the menu at the restaurant is different. They did not have escargot’s (which is why we decided to go there) as an example and all the prices are much higher. Filet $65, bone in rib eye $75…. Someone needs to update menu for accuracy. Otherwise great food snd service!!
  35. JoeH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dan, the maître d’ did a great job as he always does a good guy to hold onto
  36. steaklover

    New York Area

    129 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Bone in sirloin for $68 shouldn’t be filled with gristle. Hash brown potato was a disgrace. We’ve had it in the past where it is a nice thick pancake like dish. This was thin greasy flat with no redeeming features. We informed our waiter we were sharing the salad. In most steak houses they divide it in the kitchen. This was served with small plates to divide ourselves. Restaurant was quite busy but service was very slow. Overall a very disappointing meal for a lot of money
  37. KatherineK

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bobby Van's was great. There is a great vibe to the restaurant and bar. The staff are fantastic. The food was great. The noise level is high, but it seems like everyone, including the servers are having a great time.
  38. FrankN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The food was fantastic, our waiter wonderful, but it was very very loud in the dining room and we couldn't hear ourselves sitting 2 feet across from each other. It definitely took away from our meal that we couldn't have a nice conversation with each other over the noise of the other patrons. Unfortunate...
  39. DrDoox

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful food ! Love it here !
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great staff, great food. Always a pleasure.

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 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 4.8 stars by 1133 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 29 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 Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • 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

    (212) 207-8050

  • 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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