Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW, Washington, DC

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

4.7

3031 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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Bobby Van's Steakhouse has been named Top Steakhouse in the Washington Magazine and best Porterhouse in DC in the Washingtonian. Along with our Prime, dry-aged beef, we offer the freshest seafood and wonderful specials. Our wine list is a best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 589-0060
Website
http://www.bobbyvans.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Three private dining areas; three that can open up into one large room holding 95 persons seated; Minimum of twelve persons for a private room
Private party contact
Management: (202) 589-0060

Location
809 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Between H and I Sts.
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
McPherson Square Metro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

1\2 Priced Wine Saturdays
Multiple dates available
Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Every Bottle of Wine is Half off the Listed Price

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What 3,031 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Steakhouse
District of Columbia
Steakhouse

3,031 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding service with everything once I open the door!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best steakhouse in DC. Phenomenal food and service. I have eaten here for 13 years.
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jojo
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
I went on a Groupon. The service was good, although I didn't really like the servers standing around watching you. I understand they were just trying to make sure your needs were meet but I don't want someone watching me eat . The food was mediocre at best. I asked for my steak to be well done (no pink) it was still pink inside. My husband asked for his salmon to be will done (it was not). Didn't really care for the sides (fried brussel sprouts and sauteed spinach. The best item was the cheesecake and I added Carmel drizzle and whip cream. The ambiance was really nice though.
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CharlieL
Washington DC
42 reviews
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience3
I have the special Groupon meal. Food was perfect. Salad with pears was amazing. Even had some of the leftover asparagus and mushrooms in an omelet this morning. If anything I would like to have portions a bit smaller and the prices lower. the cheesecake and chocolate mousse was excellent for dessert. The dining area was a bit dated and the benches could use some more stuffing. It was empty when we arrived at 6pm but full when we leftl
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Outstanding! Amazing! Must go again!! Loved it!
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Pooh
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect food, service and ambiance, just perfect. The waitress staff anticipated pur every need and would provide it before we could ask. Everyone was attentive and gave just the right amount of space for us to enjoy the evening.
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jamesb
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and staff very polite and accomodating.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the best steak and service hands down, manager and staff treat you like family not a customer. Well done ladies and gentlemen.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks were great, lobster, shrimp and crab appetizer was amazing, everyone enjoyed their meals from the 5oz and 10oz Filet Diablos to the Chicken Parm to Sea Bass, out of this world Hash Browns and Brussels sprouts and to top it off Nelson was a wonderful server!
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JohnB
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect night - I have had the pleasure of dining at BV’s when previously in Washington. On this occasion I took my adult son and together we shared and enjoyed one of the best Porterhouse steaks (we call them T-Bone steaks in Australia) we have ever had! If I’m luckily enough to visit Washington again, I will most certainly return to Bobby Van’s.
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Sarah
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best dining experience I’ve ever had. Staff was welcoming and hospitable. Food was wonderful- probably the best steak I’ve ever had in my life. Can’t wait to return!
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RobertM
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Food was good but not not worth the price. Salad had Chilis or Friday’s caliber tomatoes. They are cutting corners
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing and the food was perfect!!!!
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DianeK
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal here while visiting the city. Porterhouse for two was amazing. Grilled salmon, garlic mashed, fried onions, truffle fries wedge salad etc.. all so delicious. Service was fast and they were on top of drinks and service while we were there. I recommend this place for special occasions, date night , business, etc. Enjoyed it! We'll definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience4
Over cook 3 steaks then flash cooked replacement steaks so they were rare.
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AndrewS
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my son there for a 1:1 special dinner. The dinner was wonderful and was the special experience I hoped for.
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Paulo
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and excellent food. Had the NY strip and it was fabulous with spinach cream and Brussels sprouts. Pretty decent wine menu too.
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Faye
Washington DC
131 reviews
vip
5.0
131 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A special date coming up? Make reservations at Bobby Van's Streakhouse on 15th Street to celebrate. Reminiscent of a New York wood-panel steak restaurant, Bobby Van's scene is all of it. The bar is lively (Kevin makes the best cocktails); the dining rooms are lovely with booths offering a romantic setting; and the waitstaff is talented and experienced. With the food (think of the best filet mignon you have ever tasted, mac and cheese with prosciutto, and vegetables, especially the spinach, done perfectly) and wine selections being top-rated, your special occasion will be remarkable!
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VirginiaK
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best NY Strips I have ever eaten. The servers were always at the ready and nobody's glass ever went unfilled. Restaurant was pretty busy, having this type of attention was a big deal. All food came out together, so no awkward waiting to eat for anyone. Pricing is high, so be ready for a bit of sticker shock, but you're paying for quality.
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TomF
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The salmon was wonderful as well as the shrimp appetizer and Asian pear salad. The Brussel sprouts were delicious and they brought my fiancee a complimentary cheesecake with a candle for her birthday!
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jay1
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
Not very good food my dip sauce sandwich was just bread and onions no meat
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PhilipR
Mississippi
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Food was great. Waiter however was a bit abrupt and rude.. Management . Offered half price bottle of wine didn't have the bottle we wanted. No apologies and no offer to compensate The only option was to pick another bottle.. Couldn't do separate checks We were instructed to write our individual amounts on the back of the receipt... Unacceptable for a high-end fine fine dining.. Ruined the overall experience
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laurenw
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great steak house. Great attentive service and lovely cocktails.
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Debbiedoesdctoo
Washington DC
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kevin is the best bartender in DC. And the food is excellent
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Seizmeaux
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I like Bobby Van’s. Sure, it presents as an old boys steakhouse, dark wood, polished floors, waitstaff in tan jackets. And the price is at the higher end of the scale. But everything is spot-on for an enjoyable dinner. The food is excellent, done properly and beautifully presented. Good selection. The new bang bang shrimp are delicious. Table cloths, napkins, silverware, all clean and appropriate. Waitstaff is attentive and helpful. Full bar. Ample but not overwhelming wine list. They will make anything you ask for. There is sufficient room between tables. You can have a conversation without having to shout or bend over. Excellent dinner with friends.
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VanyaM
Ottawa
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and delicious food. I wish I knew my waitress’s name… she was the BEST!!
1 person found this helpful
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JaneP
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice restaurant in DC. The customer was great. Will go back again.
1 person found this helpful
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Cigarjoe
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great trip to Bobby Van's. We go there every time we visit DC.
1 person found this helpful
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Phil
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our favorite ribeye steak in DC thus far. Everything was excellent and the price reasonable at that level of quality.
1 person found this helpful
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Will
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the porterhouse here as it's on par with the best NY steakhouses. So when someone asks me to get steak in DC, this is my go-to. This porterhouse exceeded them all as it was the most tender I'd ever had. And I mean the NY strip was as tender as the filet, and it was just outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with excellent service. Attentive wait staff but not intrusive.
1 person found this helpful
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PeterG
Exclusive
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very good food, well cooked presentation excellent service great
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Slidinstu
NRW
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My beautiful wife and I did the Groupon thing. Let me tell you, 2 fabulous shrimp cocktail, 2;10 oz filet mignon perfectly crusted and cooked sides and desert…$90 Of course we had cocktail as well! With tax and tip it’s still a splurge but for about $120 less. Omar, our server, as well as the entire staff were fun and great. Thanks for a great night, team!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful date night resturant!I highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful service but the steak preparation was random and not outstanding for this to be a steak house. The sides were AMAZING
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Shelly
Washington DC
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent , food is delicious service was great
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
Horrible service, but there was more than one server and not all were problematic so I don’t want this to reflect poorly on all of them.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food3service3ambience4
All in all it was a pretty amazing, seamless experience!!!
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AAMLL
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great , Apolinar our server did a great job serving us
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Kflaher1
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, food was outstanding, service was great and we had a very nice evening!
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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
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 589-0060.

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW is rated 4.7 stars by 3031 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

809 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross street
Between H and I Sts.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
McPherson Square Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bobbyvans.com/
Phone number
(202) 589-0060
Private party facilities
Three private dining areas; three that can open up into one large room holding 95 persons seated; Minimum of twelve persons for a private room
Private party contact
Management: (202) 589-0060

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

1\2 Priced Wine Saturdays

Chicken Parmesan

NY Strip

40 oz Porterhouse for 2

Appetizer

Shrimp Cocktail

Caesar Salad

Asian Pear Salad

Entrée

Filet Mignon

Hoisin Glazed Salmon

Chicken Parmesan

Shrimp Fettucine

Sides

Steamed, Sauteed or Creamed Spinach

Seasonal Vegetables

Mashed Potatoes

French Fries

Mushrooms

Prosciutto Mac And Cheese

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Sauteed Asparagus

Dessert

Cheesecake

Carrot Cake

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW restaurant rated?

Is Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information