In 1969, Bobby Van’s began in Bridgehampton, NY and is renowned for catering to the likes of Truman Capote and other literary giants. Bobby Van’s became so popular; Leona Helmsley personally swayed the owners to open their first of four Manhattan locations in 1996. Bobby Van’s started and remains a privately owned and family run operation whose kitchens are led by Executive Chef John Stella and his culinary team serving fresh seafood and primes are aged 24-28 days to ensure the best and most flavorful cuts of meat.