French Onion Soup
$ 15.00Rich beef broth packed with caramelized onions, topped with a toasted baguette slice and melted gruyere cheese.
Rich beef broth packed with caramelized onions, topped with a toasted baguette slice and melted gruyere cheese.
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy chili sauce.
Lightly battered and golden-fried squid rings served with a side of zesty marinara sauce.
Crispy calamari tossed in a sticky, sweet chili glaze.
Fresh raw tuna mixed with avocado jalapeno mousse and crispy wonton chips.
Tender grilled lamb chop served with a rich balsamic reduction.
Classic spicy buffalo wings tossed in tangy sauce.
Thick cut bacon served with brandy peppercorn sauce and balsamic white sauce.
Loaded nachos with your choice of beef, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Fresh mint, basil, capers with a balsamic reduction.
Chef's recipe made daily.
Chilled jumbo shrimp served with traditional cocktail sauce and lemon.
Fresh lump crab meat served chilled with cocktail sauce.
Chilled lobster tail meat served with dipping sauces.
An assortment of fresh seafood favorites.
Freshly shucked local oysters served on crushed ice with mignonette.
Mesclun lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red onions in a shallot vinaigrette.
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons with classic Caesar dressing.
Romaine heart, tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese crumbles with a blue cheese dressing.
Marinated English cucumber, watermelon radishes, apples, candied walnuts, pickled shallots, and ricotta cheese in a honey rice wine vinegar dressing.
Shaved Brussels, Asian pear, pickled red onions, parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Grilled Teres Mayor steak, sautéed onions, grilled corn, blue cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, and mixed greens in a sherry vinaigrette.
Chopped shrimp, green beans, red onions, crispy bacon, and diced tomato in red wine vinaigrette.
Marinated chicken, cabbage, radicchio, wontons, and pickled ginger in spicy plum dressing.
Marinated bell peppers, black olives, roasted potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, grape tomatoes in a caper and lemon dressing.
Grilled chicken, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and avocado with shallot vinaigrette.
Dry aged burger served with French fries and onion strings.
Served with cole slaw. Available as an appetizer (26) or main (52).
Chilean seabass lightly buttered and fried, served with tartar sauce.
Served with mashed potatoes and sautéed broccolini.
Served over dollops of mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans in a beurre blanc sauce.
Served with a sesame plum glaze, small cabbage and radicchio salad bed with balsamic reduction.
Served over tomato and corn risotto with two grilled jumbo shrimp in a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
Served with stir-fried vegetables and long grain rice.
Fresh spinach, mashed potatoes in lemon butter sauce.
Tender blackened salmon served in soft tortillas.
Mixed stir-fried seasonal vegetables with long grain rice in a Teriyaki sauce.
Fresh vegetables in a light tomato sauce.
Atlantic salmon filet served over a classic Caesar salad.
Served with spaghetti in a lemon caper butter sauce.
Fresh dill salad and a lemon-caper sauce.
Classic chicken parmesan, marinated tomato sauce served with spaghetti.
Served in a homemade ragú Bolognese sauce.
Jumbo shrimp, scallops and calamari in a cajun cream sauce served with penne pasta.
Served with spaghetti in a spicy cream tomato sauce.
Tender 6oz filet mignon grilled to perfection.
Tender 10oz filet mignon grilled to perfection.
6oz Filet Mignon with two grilled jumbo shrimp in a spicy Diablo Sauce.
6 oz Filet Mignon with a crab cake.
Served in a red demi glaze sauce.
Classic New York strip steak, expertly aged and grilled.
Large bone-in ribeye with a bold Cajun crust.
Expertly dry aged for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Massive dry aged porterhouse steak designed to share.
Crispy fried chicken breast drizzled with hot honey on a bun.
Sliced steak with melted cheese on a hoagie roll.
Tender slow roasted steak served on a toasted roll.
Crispy shrimp tossed in bang bang sauce on a French roll.
Classic club sandwich with roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Crispy shredded potatoes seasoned to perfection.
Slow cooked mushrooms and onions.
Fresh asparagus spears charred on the grill.
Prepared creamed or sautéed.
Crispy golden French fries.
Crispy fries tossed in truffle oil and parmesan.
Smooth whipped potatoes infused with roasted garlic.
Tender broccolini sautéed with garlic and olive oil.
With walnuts and bacon in a balsamic reduction.
With onions and bacon.
Multi-course dinner paired with Weller bourbons. Includes Blue Cheese and Tiger Fig Salad, Spiced Butternut Squash Soup, Beef Carpaccio, Ricotta and Lemon Gnocchi, and Salted Caramel Apple Tarte.
Choose an appetizer and main course from the special lunch prix-fixe selection.
Four-course dinner featuring Prosciutto & Melon Salad, Butter Poached Lobster Tail, King Salmon, and Macadamia Nut Tart.
Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., Bobby Van's Grill stands as a premier destination for lovers of classic American chophouse fare, premium dry-aged steaks, and sophisticated dining. Set against a clubby, upscale backdrop reminiscent of timeless New York steakhouses, the venue effortlessly blends traditional elegance with the vibrant energy of the capital. It serves as an ideal retreat for business lunches, romantic date nights, and celebratory gatherings alike.
As a high-end chophouse, Bobby Van's Grill positions itself firmly in the upscale dining bracket ($100+ per person for a full multi-course steak dinner with drinks). However, diners frequently note that the weekday lunch selections and executive prix-fixe offerings present fantastic value, allowing guests to experience premium culinary craftsmanship like the Crispy Chicken Cutlet or Burger at much more accessible price points.
The interior exudes a sophisticated, cozy ambiance characterized by rich woodwork, polished service stations, and warm lighting. While the dining room maintains an energetic, bustling vibe during peak evening hours, the attentive management and professional staff ensure that special occasions and business dinners proceed smoothly. Located directly across from the National Museum of Women in the Arts, it offers both prime convenience and a refined urban escape.
Reservations are strongly recommended for Friday and Saturday dinners, though walk-ins can often find comfortable seating during weekday lunch hours. The kitchen accommodates various dietary preferences, featuring marked gluten-free steak and raw bar options, vegetarian salads, and customizable seafood plates. Paid parking lots and street parking are readily available nearby.
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Bobby Van's Grill is renowned for its exceptional USDA Prime steaks, particularly the 40 oz Dry Aged Porterhouse for Two, the 26 oz Bone-In Ribeye, and popular starters like French Onion Soup and Bang Bang Shrimp.
While full multi-course dinners with drinks typically average $100+ per person, the restaurant also offers more accessible lunch menus and executive prix-fixe selections starting around $35.
Yes, the menu features a variety of gluten-free steak and raw bar selections, alongside vegetarian-friendly salads, sides, and pasta alternatives. Guests should inform their server of any specific allergies.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended for weekend dinners and are suggested for weekday lunch hours to ensure immediate seating during peak business times.
Bobby Van's Grill is conveniently located at 1201 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, directly across from the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
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