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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
873 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
19:00
Booked 94 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 10 or more: please contact us at info@centralparkboathouse.com

**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
  • Website
    https://www.centralparkboathouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
  • Location
    Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    72nd Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    C or B Train to 72nd Street and Central Park West<br />or 6 Train to 68th or 77th
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving at The Boathouse

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at The Boathouse! Our crafted pre-fixe menu showcases a festive feast that honors cherished traditions. Choice of one starter, one entrée and one dessert. To Start- Complimentary Relish Tray, Parker House Rolls Starters- Stuffed Mushrooms, Butternut Squash Soup, New York Cheese Plate, Bibb Salad Entrées- Roasted Turkey, Mustard Glazed Ham, Faroe Island Salmon, Ricotta Ravioli, Prime Rib of Beef (+15 Supplement) Dessert- Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan Tart, Warm Apple Crisp To see full menu details please visit our website. If you'd like to reserve for a party of 9 or more guests please contact Katerina Avila by email kavila@legends.net or by phone (347)266-0541.
    Thanksgiving at The Boathouse photo

Menu

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What 873 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
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Park Boathouse offers a "wonderful lunch and view," with standout dishes like crab cakes. Despite some service hiccups, the restaurant shines with "amazing service" and a "beautiful setting." Ideal for special occasions, this iconic spot balances "great food" and a "lovely atmosphere" in Central Park.

874 Reviews

  1. Marilyn

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was good. It’s a beautiful place with a beautiful scenic view. THE BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE STENCH COMING FROM THE RESTROOM. It traveled to our table and it was unbearable

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  2. Alexandra

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fabulous venue and excellent service. We have a lovely lunch and will be returning.

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  3. Victor

    New York City

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food straightforward and well made - service outstanding. Setting is perfect

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  4. Cindy

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good view and good food. We really enjoyed our visit.

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  5. EIRINI

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice location overlooking the lake in Central Park , the food was ok - not something special - but the ambiance and view are very nice. I would expect a more polite hostess… also the address that your system shows at “get directlions” is wrong , please check this out to correct it.

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  6. Lauren

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    loved it! went with 3 of my girl friends!! the food was amazing!!

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  7. Sarah

    New York City

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger was delicious. Crab cake is full of fresh crab, but could use a little more of the sauce. The slaw served with it is very good too. However, I think the crab cake the boathouse used to have was better. Appreciated the complimentary plate of veggies to start. Offering some bread would be nice too.

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  8. caroline

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely time, great service and good food! We enjoyed tremendously! A bit noisy but festive. Thank you for accommodating us!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    So, disappointed. I expected so much more from this landmark location.

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  10. Elke

    Belgium

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is poor, service is slow and way overpriced.

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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 873 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 94 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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