Difficult to get a reservation, maybe because it's small. Food was good but not mind blowing for the price. Service was very good. Cheesecake was absolutely to die for!! Special request strawberries on top to make it even better read more

I recently visited Van Horn's in Austin and overall had a great experience. We started with champagne, which was a nice touch, and the food was excellent. I ordered the grilled chicken with mac and cheese, and the portions were very generous. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and satisfying. The ambiance was also really nice. The space is small but charming, with a welcoming atmosphere that made the dining experience enjoyable. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 5 is because it was unbearably hot inside during our visit. It seemed like the AC unit may have been broken or not working properly, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. That said, the food and service were strong enough that I would definitely come back and give it another try. Hopefully the air conditioning issue has been resolved by then. read more

I want to start by saying I've always had amazing experiences here in the past. This time, however, was awful. The AC was out, and it was over 90 degrees in Austin yesterday. Our wonderful server, Jesus, was sweating heavily, and it was clear the staff was not working in appropriate conditions to provide a high-end experience. Despite that, he still took amazing care of us. My issue with the situation is that I had friends visiting and made this reservation more than a month in advance. I should have been contacted and informed about the circumstances so I could decide for myself whether to still come in--not be surprised upon arrival. That's something I would expect from fast food or casual dining, not a high-end steakhouse. Do better. read more

10/10 pancakes. I 1000% would recommend them. They are big, fluffy, and cooked to perfection. I know it's a steakhouse, but I would recommend giving their brunch a try. I enjoyed my breakfast platter as well. The hashbrown was the best component. Very tasty and crispy. The eggs were cooked very well. The fruit was very fresh and sweet, and the assortment was great. read more

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Finally made it to Van Horn's after anticipating it for a long time. While the food and drinks definitely hit the mark, the atmosphere on a Friday night was a bit overwhelming. The space was packed tightly, with very little room between tables. It's a lively scene, but it left us wishing we'd picked a more intimate spot for our anniversary. Flavor-wise, the kitchen knows what they're doing. The 20oz steak paired with chimichurri and macaroni was a standout, and the martinis were perfectly mixed. The only miss was the asparagus, which was too thick and tough. I think we just caught them at their craziest hour, so we're looking forward to returning for brunch or happy hour for a more relaxed experience! read more

VanHorn's - Dirty Martini Espresso Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The dark, cozy wood-paneled interior at VanHorn's creates an upscale yet deeply welcoming ambiance that is perfect for a memorable night out in downtown Austin. The staff was incredibly pleasant and quick, providing attentive service that made us feel right at home without ever feeling rushed. As for the food, the seafood was absolutely incredible, especially the fresh oysters and the perfectly prepared lobster. They also have a fantastic wine selection that pairs beautifully with the meal, making the whole experience even better. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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Brunch after a group Pilates class just feels right, and VanHorn's made it feel even better. This place is so cute without trying too hard, and it immediately gave me "I could come here every weekend" energy. We went as a group, so of course we did it the right way and ordered a mix to share. We started with the whipped ricotta with truffled honey and hazelnuts, the monkey bread with that cinnamon brown sugar glaze, and their famous pancakes as a table dessert. Let me just say, I would happily eat all three of those by myself without hesitation. The pancakes are massive in the best way, and I'm actually glad we shared because they are no joke. For my entrée, I got the ham and gruyère crepe with a frisée salad and champagne vinaigrette, and it was the perfect balance to all the sweetness. Light, savory, and just elevated enough to feel like a real brunch, not just sugar overload. I also had a tequila sour which was the perfect finishing touch. Everyone was also so nice and attentive. This is absolutely a place I'd come back to, and next time I already know I need to try it for dinner too. read more

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We came to Van Horn's tonight for a belated Valentines dinner. Our reservation was cancelled because of rain in February- they do not have any coverings on their patio. It was also our anniversary and I appreciated the acknowledgement right away with some champagne. Nice touch. We ordered an old fashioned and a dirty kettle martini with bleu cheese olives. We started with the whipped ricotta- stunning. Amazing. No notes. Appreciated the extra bread with no upcharge. 10/10. For our meal- we went crazy and ordered the porterhouse for two, Mac and cheese, German potatoes, and the heirloom tomato and onion salad. Steak- 8/10. Cooked to perfection served in bubbling butter. Could have been slightly more tender and seasoned and presentation was not great. Mac and cheese- 9/10. I loved the shape of the pasta. Ours was perfectly baked and crusty but still cheesy and not dry on the inside. German potatoes- 6/10. They looked really burned on the outside and maybe that's normal but they were just shredded potatoes with a ton of sour cream. I mean, potatoes are great in general but wouldn't order again. Heirloom tomatoe salad- 4/10. The tomatoes were delicious and seasoned and the steak sauce wa oddly great with it. but the raw onions were so thick it was almost inedible bc no seasoning could penetrate that. For dessert we got the cheesecake- and I ascended. Will come back everyday for that cheesecake and homemade whipped cream. Best thing of the night. 100/10. Over the good: I thought the price for portions was pretty fair which I rarely say. Those sides were definitely bigger than other steakhouses around. Easily shareable with 3-4 people if you order a few. I also thought our server was lovely, knowledgeable and everyone was very attentive. They didn't rush you, and my water glass never got below half full. We didn't have to wait around for the check and dirty dishes were promptly removed. Oh and did I mention the cheesecake? The not so good: other reviews have mentioned this but the timing was way off. We were done with our appetizer before our first drinks came out. Our steak came a solid 5-8 mins before the sides. Even our server did acknowledge drinks were running very behind. And then unfortunately whoever designed the tables didn't anticipate big backs like us coming in because our table was not big enough for what we ordered. The porterhouse platter was massive and the servers struggled to get our sides on the table. Half my dinner plate was sticking off and I had to to be really careful it didn't flip. And my dirty martini was definitely NOT dirty but it was still so crisp and good I'll let it slide. I did not however, appreciate the $5 up charge for kettle. The biggest issue was the acoustics- it was LOUD in there. We could barely hear one another. As a New England girl, I loved the New York vibes and the aesthetic went a long way to making the experience. Ultimately you come to a restaurant for good food and good service and we got that and they made us feel special, so we will be back! read more

VanHorn's - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It was super cute and cozy inside. Very old world charming. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave a great recommendation on the steak tartare. We split apps and salad and were very happy with it. The wedge was great, the dressing was not too heavy and nice and herby and the bacon was the star. The whipped ricotta was delicious, you can't go wrong with the ingredients. I liked the grilled bread a lot. Great char and flavor. I liked the setup of the drink menu. Very classic, but some deep cuts, like the turf club martini that was wonderful. read more

Reservation for 6:45, arrived about five minutes early and the table was being cleared. They were very busy! Patio, bar and main dining room. I could totally get an NYC vibe based on the set up/decor which makes the inside feel older than it is. Was a tad on the loud side inside not a lot of softwears to dampen the sound. Wade took care of me and he was amazing! From his introduction and explaining the rationale behind their concept with an NYC vibe referencing Peter Lougers in NYC. (Haven't made it there yet). Wade was kind to recommend two wines and tried both. When the glass was delivered I tasted something was off and he replaced with the correct wine I ordered. Great service! Menu was a typical steakhouse but they did have a special for lent of arancini with scallops and shrimp I believe. Had a few other accompaniments that I can't recall. I ordered the Cesar salad and the ribeye with the creamy horse radish on the side. The Cesar salad was to die for, really it was the brioche croutons that are sautéed in the garlic butter from the shrimp scampi...then baked. OMG. Imma need them to sell those as a grab and go! Soooo delicious! Added on asparagus as I realized I needed some extra veggie and it was delicious too. Steak was cooked perfectly and they offered to cut the steak before arriving which I totally took them up on. All around great service and meal. I'll keep on the short list when I'm craving a good steak and salad combo. read more

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If you are looking for a spot that hits every mark from the service to the final bite of dessert, Van Horn is it. We had an incredible spread, and I'm still thinking about that meal! The Stars of the Show: * New York Cheesecake: Hands down the best cheesecake I've ever had. Apparently, they ship these in straight from New York, and you can tell! It was incredibly decadent and paired perfectly with their fresh, house-made whipped cream. * Mac and Cheese: A total 10/10! It's true Southern style--rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Do not skip this. The Mains: We also tried the Center Cut Steak and the Lamb Shank Shepherd's Pie. Both were hearty, delicious, and cooked to perfection. You can really feel the quality in every dish they put out. The Vibe: The service was lovely,attentive and welcoming, which really completed the whole experience. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Came back to try their lunch menu, but learned lunch ends at 2:30pm, not 3pm like the sign says outside. But they were nice and allowed me to place my lunch order before 2:45pm. I liked the Chicken Cesar Sandwich, but parts of the chicken were extremely chewy that it was hard to bite into. I was hungry, so I finished it since it still tasted good just the texture could have been better. I kind of wish I just waited another 15mins for their happy hour to start, to order the steak & frites with martini for $30 deal. read more

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Fantastic experience for dinner crew last night. We got: -whipped ricotta (get the extra bread!! You'll need it) -Caesar salad (made with anchovy, but no visible fish pieces) -creamed spinach (interesting Gorgonzola topping, so warning if you have any picky friends) -Mac and cheese (just as incredible as I remembered from their sister company Teddy's restaurant) -tomahawk (enough for 4) -mushrooms (it may look disappointing when it shows up as it's an entree... but let me tell ya, this was great) Service was on point from both our main waiter and others. read more

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We came here for an early afternoon brunch. We sat outside and enjoyed a lovely meal. The service was great, but the inside was loud and the reason for taking outdoor seating. We opened with monkey bread and it was amazing. Then our group had French toast, crabcake sandwich, and eggs Benedict. All of the meals were greatly enjoyed. We definitely would like to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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A+ for aesthetic and decor! We loved the little details; the taxidermy, cozy seating, and oil paintings scattered along the walls. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the tasty cocktails and our meals (although chicken was a tad salty) and our bartender was great. read more

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Had a wonderful experience here for my friends Bachelorette Trip. We had to wait about 30-40 minutes past our reservation time for our table to be ready but the staff made up for it entirely. We were given two rounds of Champagne while we waited and were presented with multiple different appetizers, on the house, when we eventually got to our table. Everything we ate was delicious and the cheesecake is to die for! For my gluten free people, this is the email they sent me when inquiring about their gluten free options (I had the whipped ricotta, bacon, shrimp, filet, and caesar) - Here is what some of our gluten-free guests have enjoyed. Oysters Shrimp cocktail Crab cocktail (sub crudités) Chilled 1/2 lobster Tuna carpaccio Seafood tower Caviar (no blini) Whipped ricotta (sub crudités) Oysters Rockefeller Jumbo prawns (no SD bread) Thick-cut bacon Steak tartare (sub crudités) Heirloom tomato & onion salad House salad Caesar salad (no croutons) Wedge salad All steaks are GF -Sauces (we'd have to double-check- there are a few that are GF & a few that aren't) Burger (sub bun for lettuce) Steamed whole Maine lobster Miso-glazed black cod (GF but there's soy sauce in the miso, so not celiac safe) Royals trumpet mushrooms Whipped potatoes Creamed spinach German potatoes (no jus) Grilled asparagus Cottage fries (not celiac safe tho bc fried) *Some guests eating GF have had a bit of the cheesecake (but skipped the crust ofc) read more

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This was our first time trying VanHorns and it was a great experience! The reservation process was easy and we were able to be seated early. Inside the restaurant was very nice and organized as well as incredibly stylish. I liked how they had indoor and patio options for seating. The pancakes were AMAZING and the smoked salmon dish was also very delicious and savory. The pancakes didn't come with any protein so I got the eggs which were also pretty tasty. Special shoutout to our waiter Ryley who was very kind and attentive! Will 100% be back. read more

VanHorn's - Smoked Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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All right I think this is my new favorite steakhouse. You definitely need to make a reservation because this place is always busy. It is very small inside but it is so cute. Definitely a date night or girls night or just because you wanna go have a good steak kind of night. The host is and the waiters were so nice. They knew what to recommend and did such a great job and making sure we were always doing fine. Definitely need to come back and try a lot more stuff because everything just looked delicious but we did start off with the tuna carpaccio, which was amazing. It did not even taste like fish. It was perfectly made. We also got the steak tart and that was so good. It was marinated so well, and it came with little sourdough breads, which were delicious. After that for our main course, we did get in the bone and ribeye. We got it medium, and they cooked it to perfection. We also got the whipped potatoes which were so good. We couldn't stop eating them and let me tell you those beer battered onion rings are a must. They are delicious. They had a great selection of cocktails. I had to try out the espresso martini cause there was so many talks of how good it was and it did not disappoint. It was not overly sweet or overly creamy. It was just perfect. Then I also got a pink lady drink with vodka instead of gin and it was so good as well. Definitely this place is a 10 out of 10 in my books and I will keep coming back. read more

VanHorn's - Tequila cocktail and espresso martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Visit at VanHorn's on a weekday and it was still packed, so was excited to see what the hype was about. Indoor and outdoor seating, and reservations can be made in advance. We were seated upon reservation time. Wanting to know it is loud inside. It was pretty hard to have a conversation without hearing others as well. The tables are seated very close together. The menu features steaks, raw bar options, multiple different side dishes, and a full back menu of drinks. The service itself was great. Our water was constantly being filled and we were constantly checked on. The steaks did take a little to come out just because they were packed. No fancy presentation, but the steaks were cooked perfection. The sides is where it's at, the mashed potatoes were very buttery. The showstopper was a New York cheesecake. I will be back to VanHorn's for that alone. read more

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Delicious! Everything was fabulous. The restaurant has a great New York steakhouse ambiance, and the service was lovely. Our server made excellent recommendations, and even though we didn't have a reservation, we were able to snag seats at the bar when we arrived early. I'm specifically leaving this review for the mushroom risotto. Before ordering, I searched Yelp for a photo to help me decide and couldn't find one anywhere. I took a leap of faith, and it was absolutely worth it! It was rich, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and one of the standout dishes of the meal. So, for anyone else looking for a photo before deciding--here you go! Trust me, order the risotto. You won't regret it. read more

VanHorn's - New York strip steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My wife and I went to VanHorn's for our anniversary dinner. I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. I loved the ambience. It has that fancy Manhattan steakhouse vibe, but is quiet enough to actually have a conversation with another person. We started out with drinks. My wife had an Aperol-based drink and I had a dirty martini. Our waitperson was so sweet. She checked on us several times. We had a Caesar salad as an appetizer. The salad was very good! They were doing a happy hour so I got the steak frites and fries. My wife had some sort of burger. Everything was ordered was amazing! I would highly recommend VanHorn's to anyone looking for a great place with incredible food. Now keep in mind, it is a $$$ place, but when it's your anniversary, it's okay to splurge. read more

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In all honesty, I think VanHorn's could use some refinement. I did enjoy the atmosphere -- it's dark and moody and the ceiling and tapestry behind the bar were cool. Service was alright. While our waitress was really friendly, the timing of the kitchen was way off. Our appetizers arrived WAY before our drinks which I think is in such bad taste. When the drinks did arrive, the aperol spritz was really watery. The tartare was good but the bread it served with was definitely just pre sliced sandwich bread and it was weirdly floppy. I also thought it was weird that they have a happy hour but we didn't receive a printed menu of it? Not sure if that's typical or for some reason they just didn't have it that day. I think this place needs to get it together. read more

First time trying this new steakhouse on 2nd. I was very excited for a steakhouse on the street I work! It has a very cosy feel to it and does feel straight out of NYC with the wood/red furniture. The cocktail program is perfect for a steakhouse and I really enjoyed my martini. We tried the house salad, NY strip, onion rings, and asparagus. The steak itself was a bit too fatty for my personal liking but we enjoyed it. The onion rings were delicious. I would definitely come back to try more on the menu! read more

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For context...Half empty restaurant. we had a reservation for 2 people.. As we walked in, another couple entered behind us and had no reservation. Hostess seats us DIRECTLY next to another couple in the restaurant...seats are almost elbow to elbow so I kindly ask the staff if we may move to a table with more space. They say no, all the other seats are reserved. Ok. But then the couple with NO reservation gets seated at the exact table I asked to move to. WTF? -1 for ambiance and lack of common sense. We of course then wait about 10 minutes to get some water and be introduced to the waitress. Mind you, this is a SMALL restaurant. We sense the slow table service so we decide to order everything at once. we order the dozen oysters (which are $48 and smaller than you've ever seen). They bring us out 6 so we have to wait for the second half. -1 for organization and service The manager was walking around "looking busy" but not really doing anything to make the place run smoother. I got the NY steak. About $80. It was burned and charred to taste. somehow still medium rare. Overall was not satisfied with the meal. For the price you'll pay, this place does NOT make the cut. For the price you pay, the service isn't there. Another example of what I'm talking about--the couple that was extremely close to us was being asked to remove plates while they were still eating! For us, they were hovering for the last couple minutes until we asked for the check. It felt rushed! By the time we left, the restaurant was STILL half empty. I concluded they must've wanted minorities in the corner read more

We came in on a Tuesday late afternoon so the restaurant was very quiet. Jeremy was fantastic. He was professional and friendly and offered insights on the food. Thank you Jeremy. All three of us had the New York strip. I had mine with au poivre sauce and hubby and son has theirs with chimichurri. We shared some whipped potatos (so yummy) and some grilled asparagus. The sides were delicious and the steaks were perfect. We will definitely be back on our next trip here. read more

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Best cheesecake I have ever had and Im not even a big cheesecake fan but wow. Our server was an angel and made my birthday so special

I really wanted to love this place, unfortunately I probably won't return. The vibe is great - interior decor is stunning too. The service was okay - started out up (despite not being able to hear every other word) but by the end it was meh. We ordered the whipped ricotta, split a Caesar salad, the miso cod, and the filet (medium rare) with the German potatoes. To drink - whiskey sour and dirty kettle martini. Drinks - whiskey sour was okay. Dirty martini was okay. The drink itself good but not really "dirty" (Aris on west 6th does a great job of having levels to a dirty martini, and j carvers does the best "filthy" dirty) I got a second one and asked for it to be really dirty .. it was still the same but they gave me a side car of olive juice?? Still not great. But not the worst. Food - The whipped ricotta was a little thicker.Aba has the whipped feta and while not the same - the consistency is what I think of. This ricotta was thick. Caesar salad dressing was fantastic. Gem lettuce was cleans and crunchy. I think the croutons are home made & they were delicious. Miso cod - let down. The miso flavor was barely hitting. The plating was weird. Bok choy was the best thing on the plate. Filet - 8oz for 58 and it was good. Nothing to write home about. For $4 more you can get a FANTASTIC filet at two other steak places in downtown. It was different that the filet was plated on oil ... it didn't add any flavor or anything.. this could be a me issue. But I thought it was strange. The horseradish sauce was good and big portion. We skipped desert. I wanted to love the place but I don't see us returning - mediocre food at a $300+ tab. Save yourself and just go to J carvers or deans. read more

VanHorn's - Miso cod, German potato's, filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Austin, Texas

Definitely recommend eating here at least once. The ambience was amazing. The staff was wonderful and the food was absolutely delicious. Lol if you ever want to have a mob's wives party, this is the place. read more

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Great Resturant. Food was great and drinks were great. Service makes you feel at home -- would come back Jessica 10/10 read more

Food is incredible! We got the Cesar salad, pancakes, and steak&eggs. Everything was delicious. We are definitely coming back for a date night. They do steak frites & a martini for $30 during happy hour every night from 3-5:30. read more

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Ugh.. I hate to be that guy but here we go This feels like a restaurant that's trying to find itself, but doesn't know who it is. The decor is charming absolutely love the wood. The fact that it has roughly 15 tables and a small bar, amazing. That's about it, now to the bad. The music is like classic rock from the 80s that has no place being in a charming steakhouse. You say you're New York City influenced yet you don't have any jazz, Frank Sinatra or the jazz Classics? The food is just so basic yet it's priced like any other steakhouse in Austin. The bread is not homemade it comes from a bag, the butter is not homemade, they had nine servers for 15 tables and yet no one asked us if they wanted to top us up on another glass of wine. The cheesecake was bomb straight from Brooklyn shipped in, which makes sense because anything in this restaurant made in house seems to be lackluster. I really hope this restaurant works out, but they have to change quite a bit and get to know who they want to be. Are you casual, are you fancy? Pick a lane and lean in read more

dead rats in the ceiling above restroom kitchen is extremely dirty how can you charge so much money for one plate the head chef is a complete cunt overheard him saying how he would get stupid people to pay for these ungodly priced meals... if you need any electrical work never call reese electric they're trash read more

Our waitress Lucy was beyond wonderful! Stunning food and atmosphere. We will be back soon. Get lunch or dinner here, you can't go wrong. read more

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The good: The vibes. I can't really think of another restaurant in Austin that gives off the same cozy feeling with all of the wood tones. It's small enough where it feels intimate and you can have a proper conversation with your table. Definitely felt very NYC/Chicago. The not so good: The food. We went on NYE, so maybe that was a mistake. But the food was mediocre for the price point. The black cod was overcooked and just looked unappetizing. It was probably one of the ugliest platings of food I have seen in a long time. Three brown blocks of cod slapped on top of carrot puree with bok choy thrown on the side. The wedge salad was ok, but for $21, I would expect to blown away. The bacon was chewy and looked a bit pale. The steak tartare was fine, but again, for a steakhouse, I would expected better treatment of the meat. Cuts were chunky and slightly mealy. Overall, we won't be going back, which is unfortunate because I truly thought the interior space was quite lovely. read more

I am a steakhouse dude. I love great steakhouses and search them out. On first visit, first, VanHorn's has very good food. My filet mignon was prepared perfectly and had an amazing sear and char on the outside. It and the au poive sauce and creamed spinach side were fabulous. Five stars on food. We ate at the bar and received excellent service and the drinks were great. I do have a couple of cautions to share. You are paying luxury prices, meaning high comparable steakhouse prices, for high quality food. There were a couple of surprises. A $100 bottle of wine was sourced from a shelf behind the bar at bar temp, not from a cellar or wine fridge at cellar temp. Had to request a chill to proper temp. That surprised me. And, parking was a pain. No valet option nearby I could find. I had to park two levels down - in the building - and no validation is offered at all. Had to pay downtown parking rates which are absurd. To me, any steakhouse charging luxury steakhouse prices and competing with the other high end options nearby, must have some sort of reasonable valet parking situation for customers. Net, net, the food experience was excellent, though the overall dining experience needs work for what you are paying for, and this restaurant is not yet on par with the other comparable luxury steakhouse options as far as the overall dining experience goes in this town in my opinion. They are early in their history and I hope these concerns are addressed. I did love the food and my steak, which is really most important to me in many ways. read more

Had a 6:45 PM outdoor reservation at VanHorn's for my best friend's birthday dinner. It was going to start raining, which is not the restaurants fault but when we arrived, the host and manager told us they had called to cancel. They hadn't, and they didn't even have my phone number on file. What made it worse was the complete lack of effort to fix the situation. No offer to seat us at the bar, no attempt to accommodate us inside, no waitlist option--nothing. We had planned this as a special occasion and drove downtown expecting a reservation to be honored or at least handled professionally if plans changed. Weather happens. Poor communication and zero customer service shouldn't. Really disappointing experience. read more

The restaurant has only recently opened so they deserve some grace with the service experience which I will say on its own was a 2 star. HOWEVER, the food compensated and deserves the 5-star review! The wedge salad is a must; it was better than any I've ever had. For entrees, I ordered the Dry Aged Rib Eye which was good (the filet looked good as well). We also ordered the Miso Glazed Black Cod which was so yummy (I will order this next time). On our neighbors recommendation, we shared the whipped potatoes (not your average mashed) for a side and the cheesecake for dessert. Although, we normally never order dessert, this one was well worth the calories! It was a beautiful December night and with the heaters, we enjoyed our patio table, but the interior is straight out of NYC - very classic and cozy. Nice long bar if you want to sit there as well. read more

Service was not as attentive as it should have been. The ricotta had no flavor. The Mac and cheese was just ok. The sole fish was ok. The mashed potatoes were odd. The lava cake was actually burned and the fact that they brought it out anyway was wild. This place is a complete miss. Bummer. read more

Had a business lunch today at Van Horns. It was a little confusing because google maps says they are open for lunch but the website says opens at 3pm so they should remedy that. Very nice staff, steakhouse vibes, perfect for a business lunch. The tuna sashimi was good although the cuts of fish were not uniform size. The crab cocktail was good although the waiter said it was 8 oz but I feel he must've meant 4oz because it was not 1 cup. We had a cod which was cooked well and tasted good. But there were out of asparagus as a healthier side so nothing but potatoes or mac n cheese so we added a Caesar which was good. The problem was the dozen oysters we ordered. These guys are $4 each! They delivered 4 types of 3 each. I normally smell an oyster before I eat it but after 9 good ones I let my guard down amd sure enough the 9th one was spoiled disgusting in my mouth. I spit it out right away (embarrassing at a business lunch) and we left the last 2 on the plate. I told the waiter let the kitchen know they have some bad ones and I let him know what he needed smell to see for himself. But no real apology and nothing removed from the bill. They brought a tiramisu for my friends birthday which was good. So now I sit here hours later wondering if I got salmonella or food poisoning from a $250 lunch. Google says you normally have to eat the flesh to get enough bacteria to get sick but I can still taste the nastiness in my mouth. Its easy for the shocker to do a quick smell test (there were only 4 tables occupied today) to help prevent this. If I owned the restaurant that would be part of my training. It seems like with the open hours issue, bad oyster, no asparagus or replacement green vegetable that no one is paying enough attention. read more

My husband and I came to Van Horn's for our anniversary this spring. The complementary sip of champagne was a nice start. Cocktails and meal were fine, although we didn't care for the German potatoes (soggy hash browns, burnt on top??); best thing was the cheesecake. Also, if you're looking for a quiet spot for a special occasion, maybe try elsewhere. It's a crowded space, very loud and difficult to carry on a conversation. read more