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

Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

4.4
4.4
2440 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 589-1504
  • Website
    http://bobbyvanssteakdc.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Appetizers

  • Bang Bang ShrimpUS$19.00

    • French Onion SoupUS$15.00

      • Fried CalamariUS$18.00

        • Sweet Chili Tossed CalamariUS$19.00

          • Grilled Lamb ChopUS$28.00

            Served with Balsamic Reduction

            • Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$17.00

              • Tuna TartareUS$26.00

                Avocado Jalapeño Mousse and Crispy Wonton

                • Crispy Thick Cut BaconUS$21.00

                  Brandy Peppercorn Sauce & Balsamic White Sauce

                  • Big Crazy NachosUS$28.00

                    Choice of Beef, Chicken, Shrimp or Vegetables

                    Raw Bar

                    Ask about the Chef's Special Char Broiled or Rockefeller Style $5 Additional Charge

                    • Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

                      • Crab Cocktail

                        • MP

                      • Lobster Cocktail

                        • MP

                      • Seafood Bouquet

                        • MP

                      • Local Oysters on the Half Shell

                        • MP

                      Bobby Van's Classic Salad

                      • House SaladUS$15.00

                        • Choice of SteakUS$25.00
                        • Choice of ChickenUS$21.00
                        • Choice of ShrimpUS$28.00

                      • Caesar SaladUS$14.00

                        • Choice of SteakUS$24.00
                        • Choice of ChickenUS$20.00
                        • Choice of ShrimpUS$28.00

                      • Harry SaladUS$24.00

                        Chopped Shrimp, Green Beans, Red Onions, Crispy Bacon, Diced Tomato in Red Wine Vinagrette

                        • Cucumber SaladUS$16.00

                          Marinated English Cucumber, Watermelon Radishes, Apples, Candied Walnuts, Pickled Shallots, Ricotta Cheese in a Honey Rice Wine Vinager Dressing

                          • Chinese Chicken SaladUS$19.00

                            Marinated Chicken, Cabbage, Radicchio, Wontons, Pickled Ginger in Spicy Plum Dressing

                            • Steak SaladUS$24.00

                              Grilled Teres Mayor Steak, Sautéed Onions, Grilled Corn, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Grape Tomatoes and Mixed Greens in a Sherry Vinagrette

                              • Salmon Niçoise SaladUS$26.00

                                Marinated Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Roasted Potatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Grape Tomatoes in a Caper and Lemon Dresing

                                • Chicken Cobb SaladUS$24.00

                                  Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles with a Avocado Shallot Vinagrette

                                  Entrees

                                  • BVG BurgerUS$22.00

                                    Dry Aged Burger Served with French Fries and Onions Strings

                                    • Jamaican Jerk ShrimpUS$28.00

                                      Served with Stir Fried Vegetables and Long Grain Rice

                                      • Crab Cakes (2)US$52.00

                                        • AppetizerUS$26.00
                                        • SandwichUS$29.00

                                      • Lobster DiabloUS$36.00

                                        Served with Spaghetti in a Spicy Cream Tomato

                                        • Chicken ParmesanUS$26.00

                                          Classic Chicken Parmesan, Marinated Tomato Sauce Served with Spaghetti

                                          • Cajun Rubbed Ahi TunaUS$49.00

                                            Served with a Sesame Plum Glaze, Small Cabbage and Radicchio Salad Bed with Balsamic Reduction

                                            • Pan Seared Chilean SeabassUS$54.00

                                              Served over Tomato and Corn Risotto with two Grilled Jumbo Shrimp in a Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

                                              • Pan Seared Sea ScallopsUS$49.00

                                                Served Over Dollops of Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans in a Beurre Blanc Sauce

                                                • Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00

                                                  Served with Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Broccolini

                                                  Steakhouse Classics

                                                  • Petite Filet Mignon (6 oz)US$32.00

                                                    • Filet Mignon (10 oz)US$54.00

                                                      • Filet DiabloUS$45.00

                                                        6oz Filet Mignon with two Grilled Jumbo Shrimp in a spicy Diablo Sauce

                                                        • Steak and Crab CakeUS$59.00

                                                          6 oz Filet Mignon with a Crab Cake

                                                          • NY StripUS$59.00

                                                            • Cajun Ribeye (26 oz)US$68.00

                                                              • Dry Aged Bone In Ribeye (26 oz)US$72.00

                                                                • Porterhouse (40 oz)

                                                                  • For TwoUS$165.00

                                                                Sides

                                                                • BVG HashbrownsUS$19.00

                                                                  • Caramelized Mushrooms & OnionsUS$14.00

                                                                    • Grilled AsparagusUS$16.00

                                                                      • Creamed SpinachUS$14.00

                                                                        • Mac And CheeseUS$18.00

                                                                          With Onions and Bacon

                                                                          • French FriesUS$14.00

                                                                            • Truffle FriesUS$15.00

                                                                              • Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

                                                                                • Sautéed BroccoliniUS$15.00

                                                                                  • Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

                                                                                    With Walnuts and Bacon in a Balsamic Reduction

                                                                                    Last updated: 28 January 2023

                                                                                    What 2,440 people are saying

                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                    4.4
                                                                                    4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                    • 4.5Food
                                                                                    • 4.4Service
                                                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.2Value

                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Bobby Van's Grill on New York Ave. is a top choice in DC for its "amazing service," "delicious food," and "great atmosphere." The crab cocktail and fish dishes are highly praised, with the steaks being a particular standout. While the ambiance can be lively, the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                    2,440 Reviews

                                                                                    1. AdamC VIP

                                                                                      Orange County2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      We celebrated my wife’s birthday with our two toddlers at Bobby van‘s to give her her special mommy‘s birthday out and our waiter. Jesse was incredible. Very high focus on hospitality and taking care of all our needs as well as making sure that our kids were well attended to so much so that they felt a part of the evening as opposed to stuck on their iPads Highly recommend this location even though the weekend it’s a bit quieter and it seemed to be more of a weekday business evening crowd, location

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                                                                                    2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      E. Tennessee2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Jose, our server, was outstanding. Attentive without being overly invasive, and very helpful and menu knowledgeable!!

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                                                                                    3. Tim

                                                                                      Richmond23 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Began with thick cut bacon which had a great ratio of fat (flavor) to meat coupled with shrimp cocktail apps with cocktails…great seat by the window, so time flew!! Cajun ribeye and dry-aged bone-in ribeye were cooked perfectly and the size was just right with our table sides. If you get a chance…must try BVG hash browns!! We couldn’t finish everything, so I warmed up the leftover BVG hash browns (think more roasted mashed potato than shredded for hash browns) with eggs for a great breakfast. I have had great steak salads for lunch at BVG and now a great dinner. Right by K Street and it feels like a “DC” spot. Highly recommended…

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                                                                                    4. GLEN

                                                                                      Essex8 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Fabulous food and service. Thought the sides for two were a little pricey but overall we loved it

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                                                                                    5. Glenn

                                                                                      San Francisco3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Had an amazing experience. The food was top notch and the service was great. Will be coming back for sure.

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                                                                                    6. YW71 VIP

                                                                                      Charlotte10 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Our dining experience at Bobby Van’s was wonderful. Matthew was an attentive server. And the food was exceptional. The bread was hot and fresh from the oven, my filet diablo was cooked perfectly, the salmon was flavorful, and the crab and corn soup was savory and delicious. I had been to this restaurant before for a business dinner and decided to bring my family. It did not disappoint either visit- an excellent dining experience both times. We will definitely return!

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                                                                                    7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      Dallas2 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      Dined on 4 March 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      Middle of the road food and dining experience. I expected more for the price and high end steakhouse. Disappointed.
                                                                                      Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 7 March 2025
                                                                                      I am so sorry to hear about your experience. I would love to speak with you further and try to make this up to you. Please feel free to reach out at any time. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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                                                                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                      Des Moines2 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      Dined on 4 March 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Had to ask three times for an addition place setting for one guest/chair, who literally felt unwelcomed or an oversight like he wasn’t part of our group. It was not that busy so didn’t understand the issue. Ended up our eventual server. Victor, who was phenomenal…..took care of it…..but he was not one of the people I asked for help. Food was good.
                                                                                      Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 7 March 2025
                                                                                      I am so sorry about the delay in your table being set correctly. I hope we have an opportunity to make this up to you in the future. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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                                                                                    9. JackReagan

                                                                                      Washington DC33 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Excellent food quality. Service was solid but unspectacular, especially at end of meal. Disappointing that they ran out of a dessert by 8pm on a Monday. Need to do better there. Nice wine list that wasn’t too badly marked up.
                                                                                      Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 7 March 2025
                                                                                      Hi Jack, Thank you for joining us. I hope we have a chance to serve you again soon. Next time that dessert is on me. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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                                                                                    10. Barbara

                                                                                      Oklahoma City9 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      Dined on 3 March 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The service was out standing the food was very good
                                                                                      Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 7 March 2025
                                                                                      Hi Barbara, Thank you for joining us. I hope we have a chance to serve you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager

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                                                                                    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 4.4 stars by 2440 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                    Booked 8 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
                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                      Downtown
                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                      Dinner Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 17:00–21:00
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                    • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                      http://bobbyvanssteakdc.com/
                                                                                    • 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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