Restaurant in New York City, United States
Bobby Van's Grill
100Pearl PointsClassic American Grill Ritual
About Bobby Van's Grill
Bobby Van's Grill is a Midtown steakhouse near Rockefeller Center, built for theater-goers and business meals. Open daily except Sunday, with a Thursday split schedule (early close at 4 PM, reopening at 7). Reservations are easy, the location delivers convenience over culinary fireworks—book it when proximity to Broadway or the office trumps destination dining.
Bobby Van's Grill is a New York City venue with a business-casual dress code and a schedule that is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Verified hours are 11:30 AM–10 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 11:30 AM–4 PM and 7–10 PM Thursday; and 4–10 PM Saturday. Because the public verified data here is limited, guests should confirm current details directly before making plans.
The Room and Format
The verified schedule shows service beginning at 11:30 AM on weekdays, a split schedule on Thursday, evening-only hours on Saturday, no Sunday service. The Thursday gap is important for planning: the venue closes at 4 PM and reopens from 7–10 PM. If you are comparing schedules, Le Bernardin and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar are other New York City options to consider, but confirm each venue's current availability before deciding.
Who It's For and When to Go
Bobby Van's Grill is best evaluated around the facts that are confirmed: New York City location, business-casual dress code, weekday hours that start at 11:30 AM, a Thursday split, Saturday evening hours, Sunday closure. Monday through Wednesday and Friday offer the simplest 11:30 AM–10 PM schedule. Thursday requires more attention because of the 4–7 PM closure. Saturday is available from 4–10 PM only.
If you are deciding among New York City restaurants, Ginger Ristoranti NY, Pasta Lovers, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, and Le Bernardin may be useful comparison points depending on the occasion. Tradisyon is another listed restaurant to compare more generally. For Bobby Van's Grill, menu details, pricing, reservations, seating format, specific service features are not verified here, so contact the venue directly for current information. You can also browse Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City hotels guide for broader planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Bobby Van's Grill?
Bobby Van's Grill is in New York City and has a business-casual dress code. Verified hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:30 AM–10 PM; Thursday from 11:30 AM–4 PM and 7–10 PM; Saturday from 4–10 PM; and Sunday closed.
Is Bobby Van's Grill good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. If you plan to visit alone, the weekday 11:30 AM opening may be useful for scheduling, but confirm the current setup directly with the venue.
Is Bobby Van's Grill good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability depends on what you need from the meal. The confirmed details are its New York City location, business-casual dress code, operating hours. For a different New York City comparison, Le Bernardin is another option to research before booking.
What should I order at Bobby Van's Grill?
Specific menu items are not verified here. Contact Bobby Van's Grill directly for the current menu, pricing, any preparation or dietary questions.
What are alternatives to Bobby Van's Grill in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Le Bernardin, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, Ginger Ristoranti NY, Pasta Lovers. Tradisyon is another restaurant to consider more generally.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bobby Van's Grill?
The verified hours show weekday service beginning at 11:30 AM, a split Thursday schedule, Saturday hours from 4–10 PM. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday have the broadest continuous hours, while Thursday requires planning around the 4–7 PM closure.
Location
135 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020
New York City, United States
Compare Bobby Van's Grill
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Van's Grill | Easy | |
| Le Bernardin | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Ginger Ristoranti NY | Unknown | |
| Aldo Sohm Wine Bar | Unknown | |
| Pasta Lovers | Unknown | |
| Tradisyon | Unknown |
How Bobby Van's Grill compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- Le Bernardin, French, Seafood, $$$$
- Ginger Ristoranti NY, Notable alternative
- Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, Wine Bar, Wine Bar
- Pasta Lovers, Notable alternative
- Tradisyon, Filipino, Filipino
Bobby Van's Grill occupies the accessible end of Midtown's steakhouse spectrum. Le Bernardin commands $$$$ and weeks of advance planning for its French seafood tasting menus; Bobby Van's Grill offers walk-up ease and a grill-forward format without the ceremony. If you want a wine-forward experience in the same neighborhood, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar delivers sommelier-curated pours in a more casual setting, though it skews bar seating over full meals. For Italian options with similar booking simplicity, Ginger Ristoranti NY and Pasta Lovers both run neighborhood-friendly schedules and likely lower price points, trading the steakhouse anchor for pasta-centric menus.
The value proposition here is location and availability: you get a Midtown address three blocks from Rockefeller Center without the multi-week lead time of marquee French or Japanese spots like 15 East or 1 or 8. If your priority is spontaneity and proximity to theaters or corporate offices, Bobby Van's Grill fits. If you want a more adventurous format, Filipino at Tradisyon outside the metro, or Israeli at 12 Chairs, plan a longer trip and accept that you're trading convenience for novelty. For a special occasion where the room and service matter as much as the food, Le Bernardin remains the splurge; Bobby Van's Grill is the fallback when ease trumps ambition.
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