Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

Name: Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.
Address: 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 589-1504
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2415 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 4 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for groups

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 12:00–21:00 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

Popular dishes

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

What 2,415 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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District of Columbia
Steakhouse

Review summary

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Bobby Van's Grill on New York Ave. offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Highlights include a wide range of menu options, from "outstanding crab cocktail" to perfectly cooked steaks and seafood. The attentive staff and inviting atmosphere make it a must-visit for both locals and visitors.

2,415 Reviews

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Stephanie
Orlando
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was underwhelming for the price. The service was great all around, but the food and cocktails were just not good.
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Steven
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had the $99 Steak special for two, and the steak was excellent, The appetizers and sides were large. It was food than we could eat. In addition, the staff was attentive and friendly. We highly recommend Bobby Van's grill for the steak special.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was underwhelming - they got the sides wrong and brought them at the end. i would have expected the mix up to be something they owned and comp’d the mistake - but they didn’t. the whole evening was off. but it tasted good.
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Michael
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Overall meh. We had early reservation for 3. The restaurant was not crowded but unfortunately our waiter was over busy with other tables so we did not get the expected level of service- example I needed to grab/interrupt another waiter walking by to order a drink. Dinner was delivered to table with one order missing entirely and one steak delivered well under temp (ordered med delivered rare). 3rd plate came out 10 mins later and refried steak after that. We ordered dessert for the table and to make up for the poor experience they brought out an extra dessert we did not order. Wish I could redo the night at a different location. The bread was very good.
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 16 December 2024
Hi Michael, I am so sorry to hear about your experience at Bobby Van's this past weekend. I hope this is not our traditional experience and I would love an opportunity to make this up to you. Please feel free to reach out anytime and hopefully one day I can make this up to you. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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Joanna
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were seated and then literally ignored. I brought my team here for our holiday lunch and wanted them to have a good experience. I finally got up and found the manager advising that we had been seated for a while and no one acknowledged us, brought menus or water. The manager was excellent, he assisted us more than our own server. I would love to come back but I am afraid if it is truly busy I may never get served. The food was good not the best I have ever had but the location is great.
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 16 December 2024
Hi Joanna, Thank you so much for joining us. I am sorry about the delays and the average experience you had at Bobby Van's. Please ask for me the next time you come in and I will do my best to make this up to you. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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Lisa
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Rudy, was exceptional!!!! If you can sit in his section, do it. He was on top of everything. For a party of 11, he asked all the right questions and cared for us. It was a mid-day holiday office lunch, and he made sure we were out of there to make it in time for other meetings while not losing the quality of service you expect from Bobby Van's. Thank you, Rudy and team, for an unbelievable experience. It has been a while since folks in our group went to Bobby Van's, and we will be back. Happy Holidays!
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 11 December 2024
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for joining us. Hopefully we have a chance to take care of you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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Tim
Los Angeles
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have enjoyed a stop at Bobby Van’s steakhouse whenever I’m in DC. This was my first time at the Grill, and unfortunately the experience was in the range of mediocre. We had two surf-and-turfs and two filets. The two lobsters were about the size of large crawdads. The steaks tasted sawdust-dry, which was a huge surprise given my previous experiences at the steakhouse. The sides were great, as were the salads. We ordered a $200 bottle of wine, and the maitre’d poured four perfect small portions into our glasses. When he left, the waiter came and dumped the rest of the bottle into the four glasses, and took the empty bottle away. The noise level is much louder at the grill than at the steakhouse, which I suppose is due to its proximity to the convention center and catering to that crowd. Overall it wasn’t terrible. But it wasn’t fantastic, especially for the price. I won’t go back to the grill, but I will give the steakhouse another shot when I’m next in DC.
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 11 December 2024
Hi Tim, I am so sorry to hear about your meal the other week. I have discussed your review with our chef and I am working with your server to understand the finer points of wine service. I do apologize again. When you come back to town and decide to possibly go to the other location I would love to send something out so please reach out when you make those plans. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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Lloyd
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had dinner with my wife and two daughters tonight. The food was amazing. The appetizers came out quickly and they were delicious. We had the Tuna Tartare and Lamb Chops. For our dinner, we had Filet Mignon, Pan Seared Sea Scallops, and Pan Seared Chillean Seabass. The entrees were fabulous as were the sides, BVG Hashbrowns and Sautéed Spinach. For desert, we had Creme Brûlée and Lemon Crunch Cake. Our server was Victor. We all agree that Victor is, by far, the best server ever. He explained all the dishes and was very attentive throughout our meal. He was also very friendly and made us feel at home. We will eat here again when we return to DC and we will request Victor. Amazing dining experience.
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 11 December 2024
Hi Lloyd, Thank you so much for joining us. Hopefully we have a chance to take care of you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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Jorge
VIP
Chicago
225 reviews
5.0
225 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
VERY GOOD FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE WITH OUT BEING PRETENTIOUS. We were a large group of 8 and enjoy every appetizer and main course. Congratulation to Victor and his great service. Made us feel at home. Will go back for sure.
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 25 November 2024
Hi Jorge, Thank you so much for joining us. I will definitely share your positive review with Victor and the team. Thank you again. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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Wilma
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My recent lunch experience was fantastic. The menu featured a diverse range of dishes, each promising a delightful taste of different cuisines. Our waiter was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating.
Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.Responded on 25 November 2024
Hi Wilma, Thank you so much for joining us. I hope we have a chance to see you again soon. Best, Jonathan Langel General Manager
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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 2415 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 4 times today

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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 Tue–Fri 12:00–21:00 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

Bobby Van's Grill - New York Ave.

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Steak Salad

Porterhouse (40 oz)

Petite Filet Mignon (6 oz)

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

Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$17.00

Tuna TartareUS$26.00

Crispy Thick Cut BaconUS$21.00

Big Crazy NachosUS$28.00

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

Crab Cocktail

Lobster Cocktail

Seafood Bouquet

Local Oysters on the Half Shell

Bobby Van's Classic Salad

House SaladUS$15.00

Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Harry SaladUS$24.00

Cucumber SaladUS$16.00

Chinese Chicken SaladUS$19.00

Steak SaladUS$24.00

Salmon Niçoise SaladUS$26.00

Chicken Cobb SaladUS$24.00

Entrees

BVG BurgerUS$22.00

Jamaican Jerk ShrimpUS$28.00

Crab Cakes (2)US$52.00

Lobster DiabloUS$36.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$26.00

Cajun Rubbed Ahi TunaUS$49.00

Pan Seared Chilean SeabassUS$54.00

Pan Seared Sea ScallopsUS$49.00

Pan Seared SalmonUS$36.00

Steakhouse Classics

Petite Filet Mignon (6 oz)US$32.00

Filet Mignon (10 oz)US$54.00

Filet DiabloUS$45.00

Steak and Crab CakeUS$59.00

NY StripUS$59.00

Cajun Ribeye (26 oz)US$68.00

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

Porterhouse (40 oz)

Sides

BVG HashbrownsUS$19.00

Caramelized Mushrooms & OnionsUS$14.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$16.00

Creamed SpinachUS$14.00

Mac And CheeseUS$18.00

French FriesUS$14.00

Truffle FriesUS$15.00

Garlic Mashed PotatoesUS$14.00

Sautéed BroccoliniUS$15.00

Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

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