Bobby Van opened his first restaurant in Bridgehampton, New York, in the summer of 1969, where he tended bar and played piano. The restaurant quickly became famous with local musicians, writers, poets, and artists. Bobby Van's legacy of quality food, service, and atmosphere quickly grew into a thriving year round restaurant in the Hamptons. Eventually after 20 years, Bobby would lose interest in running a restaurant and he sold his business to four Manhattan restaurateurs; Joseph Smith, Joe Phair, Rick Passarelli, and Joe Hickey. The new operators soon opened a second location in the Helmsley building on Park Avenue. Considered by many the “Original” because it was the first official steakhouse of the Bobby Van’s group, the Park Avenue Bobby Van’s is unmatched for location, food, and service among steakhouses in New York.The Bobby Van’s family has since grown to include Bobby Van’s Steakhouse and Grill on Broad Street in the financial district, Bobby Van’s Grill on East 54th Street, two Times Square locations on West 45th Street and West 50th Street, two D.C. locations, an airport restaurant at JFK, and a take-out burger joint called BV's Burger, also in Times Square. At Bobby Van's restaurants, we believe the customer should always be greeted warmly and with a smile, service should be friendly and efficent, and the food should be delicious and plentiful. Bobby Van's proudly serves Prime USDA beef, fresh seafood, and the finest ingredients in all of our locations. Visit Bobby Van's today where we take care of you like your mother would.The private dining rooms in our DC location, steakhouse offer the ultimate Bobby Van’s experience. Our variety of rooms can accommodate any occasion, large or small. Corporate events, social events, and every special occasion inbetween, work hand in hand with our expert Private Dining Managers for the perfect event tailored to your budget and personal tastes. Then rest easy knowing your guests will receive our signature service and charm.