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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
1036 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
19:00
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Dine with us in the beautifully updated restaurant that reimagines the Boathouse's iconic history and charm. Reviving old traditions and making new ones – we’ve got something for everybody.

Monday - Friday
LUNCH: 12pm -5pm

Saturday & Sunday
BRUNCH: 11am - 5pm

In addition, our outdoor Express Cafe, is open daily from 8am to 5pm.

*For parties of 13 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com or kavila@legends.net

**Please Note** Our restaurant is located inside of Central Park, which means all guests must arrive on foot, there is no parking at our property. The closest entrance and cross streets are 72nd street and 5th Ave.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Daily 8:00 am–4:45 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (718) 973-9339
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    72nd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    C or B Train to 72nd Street and Central Park Westor 6 Train to 68th or 77th
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • St. Patrick's Day Specials

    17 Mar 2025 only
    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and enjoy a complimentary Irish soda bread with Kerrygold butter with the purchase of an entrée! Entrées Shepherd's Pie, Carved Corned Beef, Fish & Chips Desserts Irish Guinness Chocolate Cake, Irish Apple Cake Featured Cocktail Irish Maid Featured Beer Guinness Irish Stout Please visit our website for full menu details and pricing.
  • Souleil Wines: Wine Flight Experience

    26 Mar 2025 only
    Join us on March 26th from 12pm-2pm and meet Emma Cauvy, Souleil Wines Brand Ambassador, as she shares her expertise and chats tableside with guests who purchase a wine flight. Wine Flight Souleil Vin de Bonté, Languedoc, France $20 Le Blanc, Le Rosé, Le Rouge 2oz each
    Souleil Wines: Wine Flight Experience photo

What 1,036 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Park Boathouse offers a "breathtaking atmosphere" with views of the serene lake and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like crab cakes and butternut squash soup. Despite some concerns about pricing, the iconic location and "amazing setting" make it a "must-visit" in NYC.

1,036 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went at 1.30 on Friday menu limited and food overcooked lovely setting but food not worth the hype or money

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  2. Jane

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was a lovely experience. My only disappointment was we couldn't get a table next to a window although I requested one when I made the reservation. The restaurant has a nice view of the lake. Our server Eduardo was attentive and courteous. The meal starts off with a complimentary relish platter with olives, cucumbers and hummus which were very tasty. I highly recommend the jumbo lump crab cake which was big and loaded with crabmeat. It was pricey but worth it. My husband had the clam chowder which he enjoyed, it was a red soup, neither Manhattan nor New England, chock full of clams and just spicy enough. The prime rib French dip fell short of his expectations. Dessert was apple crisp and gelato. It was my birthday and I was presented with a decorated tiramisu. I was very pleased with our experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff not helpful. Lady that served us was quite rude & dismissive.

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  4. Gene

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New York's best buy dollar per dollar inside New York's Central Park! What could be better?
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Gene, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us your high recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our dollar menu at Central Park Boathouse and found it to be as good as New York's best. We always aim to provide the best value for your money, and we're glad to see that reflected in your visit. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Penny

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waiter, delicious food, beautiful ambience and we got to witness an engagement at the table right next to us!
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Penny, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and ambiance at Central Park Boathouse. It's great to know that our team made your visit enjoyable. We're also delighted to hear about your engagement experience, it's always fun to witness special moments like these. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  6. Shirley

    VIP

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to go in New York I love Central Park and I love you. Both house has the most beautiful views. The food is always delicious. I had chicken.Milanese. Delicious
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Shirley! We're thrilled to hear that Central Park Boathouse is one of your favorite spots in New York. It's fantastic that you enjoy our views and find our food delicious. We're glad you enjoyed the Chicken Milano. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Mariana

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I really like this. I believe is a must if you come to New York. The food is really great the the service on the table too. The only thing that I didn’t like was when we arrived to the restaurant. They had a closed sign a we were waiting there but they opened a different door and no one told us where to go. Another customer gave us the tip to use the side door
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Mariana, Thank you so much for your kind words about Central Park Boathouse. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We apologize for the confusion regarding the door and will ensure to communicate better in the future. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Christopher

    VIP

    New York City

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and feel, but also a really appealing menu. Everything we had was excellent. Yes, it’s a bit pricey, but you get a truly lovely and classic NYC location and very fine food.
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Christopher, thanks so much for your kind words about the atmosphere and menu at Central Park Boathouse! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We understand your concerns about the pricing. We aim to provide a memorable experience, and we believe the quality of our food justifies the cost. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Gigi

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place and very good service. Unfortunately the food is not great. Not so flavorful and everything made with tons of oil, the roasted veggies I ordered were soaking in oil. Even if you really want you can’t eat healthy there. It’s a pity.
    Central Park BoathouseResponded on 26 February 2025
    Hi Gigi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Central Park Boathouse. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and service. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback about the flavor of our dishes is very important to us and we will certainly take it into consideration. We aim to provide a variety of healthy options and we're sorry if you felt our dishes were too heavy. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our food in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. michael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We had 1:00 reservations, and when we arrive, we were seated immediately. At a table overlooking the lake. Service and food was superb. Can’t wait to go back. 
    Central Park BoathouseResponded on 24 February 2025
    Hello Michael, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Central Park Boathouse! It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the view of the lake from your table. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1036 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 87 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Central Park Boathouse

Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    72nd Street
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Daily 8:00 am–4:45 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    C or B Train to 72nd Street and Central Park Westor 6 Train to 68th or 77th
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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