Made reservation and showed up .5 hr in advance. Checked 3 times for table status and each time was led to believe time would be soon. It wasn't. If up front I had been told there was to be a delay I could be more understanding. But I went from the table would be set in 15 minutes, to the diners are paying the bill, to basically I haven't got a clue as to when the table will be available. The wait service was the worst I have ever experienced in any restaurant let alone one where the bill was bound to be hefty. No wine list given. When asked about wine that was available was given generic wine types instead of who the vintner was. Water was never replenished. Waiter constantly reached across the front of guests when placing anything on the table. No one ever came back to check if we were satisfied with meal or required anything. When tea was ordered a meager container of a few tea bags was plunked on the table with more or less a take it or leave it attitude. It was as if the waiter did not want to be bothered at all with us. Just to leave the place we had to wait an inordinately long time to search down the waiter to get our bill. A dining experience depends more then just serving size to be successful. This experience was certainly not one that would have me ever coming back to Bobby Van's. I have eaten at many NYC restaurants and have experience all levels of service, but this one definitely was the worst. By the way, the waiter's name was Tim if the manager Paul ever reads this review.
Pros: Portion size was very large
Cons: Wait service was terrible
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