Central Park Boathouse

4.6

1052 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

18 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 73 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.

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Additional information

Location
Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
Phone number
(718) 973-9339
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Chef Adam Fiscus

Experiences

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

What 1,052 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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Park Boathouse offers a "picture-perfect setting" with stunning views of the lake and boats, making for a "wonderful experience" in NYC. The "friendly wait staff" and "delicious food" enhance the ambiance. While some service inconsistencies exist, many patrons find the atmosphere and "great views" to be worth the visit.

1,052 Reviews

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Brenda VIP
New York City157 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are not tourists . We were so pleasantly surprised at the excellent food quality, and the excellent service . Of course the stunning view of the lake was expected and the iconic location. Special thanks to our lovely Aussie server (Amanda?) and the fabulous bartender. We had a beautiful meal and it made our day so special. I won’t hesitate to return
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Joanne
Washington DC18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impressed our out-of-town guests with lunch at this iconic New York City restaurant. The food, the service, and the lakeside table all made me the heroine hostess! Thank you!
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JENNIFER
Exclusive1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The servers were great all coming together to sing happy birthday to my 16yr old daughter! It was adorable & something I’ll never forget. Thank you!!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, food and service. I highly recommend it
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was terrible. We waited and waited for our food and to order
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John
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greeted warmly Bar staff friendly Seated on time Food all courses were delightful waiting staff very attentive Maître d was so very professional and helpful service unhurried Overall a totally wonderful culinary and customer experience we all enjoyed all our courses Which were wholesome tasty and plentiful Thank you guys you rock we highly recommend tbe boathouse and will be back
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was outstanding! Beautiful views!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Boathouse is always a must for us when we visit the city. It never disappoints!
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wwwu
New York City6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience for out of town guests The “lake” was not pretty Hope will look better by summer
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic dining experience. Champagne on arriving and food was outstanding
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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1052 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

18 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 73 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(718) 973-9339
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Chef Adam Fiscus

Central Park Boathouse

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Souleil Wines: Wine Flight Experience

Menu

What 1,052 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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