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Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

4.8 (3022)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
809 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

4.8
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW.

4.8

4.8
(3022)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Steakhouse

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bobby Van's Steakhouse offers "outstanding food and service," with a classic steakhouse vibe and a "great wine menu." Diners praise the "amazing calamari" and "perfectly cooked" steaks. Service is often described as "superb," with staff making guests "feel special." Ideal for special occasions or a memorable dining experience.
3,022 Reviews
  1. Timothy Gold

    San Francisco9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was slow to be greeted. Fairly noisy atmosphere. Asked server if it was possible to get the featured Hasselback potatoes. Never heard back until another server delivered our meals with a baked potato. Requested that the baked potato be sent back. Another server returned with the same baked potato, sliced open with cheese inside and potato skin blackened, probably from putting it under a broiler. Waited a long time for check, only to see a potato on the bill. Asked our server to remove the charge, which he did. The filet was mealy and the crab cake was meh. We won’t return!

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  2. Bob

    Memphis/West TN15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about dinner was wonderful! We enjoyed our dinner very much!

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  3. Julie

    Portland24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific service, good food. Welcoming and not pretentious

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  4. Todd

    Atlanta17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It seemed to be a business/tourist steakhouse, where the price is massively inflated vs. the quality. $55 for a 12 Ounce Bone-In Pork Chop is ridiculous especially when meat is likely sourced from US Foods and arrived bland to taste, gravy was a spoonful on top and presentation was boring. The Crispy Brussels were very much undercooked, that we had to pass them. They replaced with a seared but undercooked side instead. Drinks were fine, but forgettable. I’ll be back into DC often, but just not to Bobby Van’s.

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  5. John Gold

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service -- this is a classic steakhouse with a great wine menu and they will do "off the menu" items like we ordered a blackened bone-in ribeye which they happily made for us.

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  6. Jeremy Gold

    Cincinnati14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Calamari was amazing. Tons of food.

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  7. Brian

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, highly recommend..food was great good ambience.

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  8. Lauryn

    Baltimore1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I honestly hate to be this person lol but my experience here was pretty bad. My steak was clearly overcooked and the manager (?) shined a flashlight on my food to prove it I guess because he disagreed with me. Idk it was weird. Also, the prices did not match the quality of food or service. I don’t think I would return.

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  9. Pierre Gold

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm a frequent guest at the Boby Van I make sure all my invitation are at the 809 15th St NW

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  10. William Gold

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They treated our table as if we were the only guests in the room

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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, the menu lists a bar-only happy hour with $5 off wine by the glass, select appetizers, and all curated cocktails, and guests also mention an Executive Lunch special.

Yes, Bobby Van’s has a full bar (cocktails like espresso martinis) and an award-winning wine list, recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers describe kids' meals (mini cheeseburgers, chicken fingers) and note staff happily accommodated groups with children.

Business casual is the guide at Bobby Van's, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formal wear; many guests visit for anniversaries and special occasions.

Saturdays are a great pick, several guests report excellent service and memorable Saturday evening meals at Bobby Van's.

Yes, Bobby Van's offers patio seating; guests specifically mention getting patio seating and enjoying service there.

The Dry Aged Prime Porterhouse (40 oz for two) is a clear standout at Bobby Van's, it's on the current menu and guests repeatedly praise the porterhouse as one of the restaurant's best steaks.

Bobby Van's delivers a classic, old‑school steakhouse feel, Casual Elegant dining with high‑back booths, wooden trim and elevated ceilings, plus private rooms for groups; some guests enjoy a quieter table while others note busier event nights.

Yes, Bobby Van's is a popular choice for special evenings: guests describe anniversary and Valentine's Day celebrations there, and the restaurant's award-winning wine list complements the steakhouse experience.

Portions lean generous, guests say to "come hungry, " and the menu includes shareable items like a "Shareable Sides for 2" section.

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A photo of Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW restaurant

Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 809 15th Street NW

4.8
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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