Central Park Boathouse

Central Park Boathouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   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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   Kristin

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is only just ok. Pasta dish seemed heated in microwave, superhot to burn in the middle and just warm around edges. Decent taste. Kind service. Disturbing smell of sewer in the restaurant. Lovely views.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Tallahassee22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The view, the service, the food all top notch. Order the Boathouse warm rolls, spectacular. Also loved the beet salad, and the quiche. Great spot to take in Central Park.
   

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   Keda VIP

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been going to the Loeb Boathouse for years and it just gets better every time we dine there. The food and service is outstanding and the view cannot be beat. Thank you!!!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Taxis used to be able to drive people to the Boathouse. I am old and can’t walk very far. Finally my Uber driver took the risk and drove me to the door. There was some confusion about how to actually enter the Cafe. The hostess stand should be by the door not in the middle of the restaurant. To be able to leave we had to use a pedicab (again because of my mobility issues) at $45 for a five minute ride to Fifth Avenue where we got a cab home. Waiter was great. Burgers were delicious. Table by the window offered a great view for my young friend visiting from Colorado.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dublin4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   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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   Jane VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   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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   Sarah

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great experience! We wanted to have lunch in Central Park and we heard this was the place to go. Our seats were right by the window so we had a great view of the lake and NYC as the background. Our waiter was very attentive and helped me understand items on the menu. I ordered the french dip sub, which was incredible, possibly the best I've had. We also had the rolls which were amazing too. Would highly recommend if you want some great food in Central Park.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   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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    Gene

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    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 on 3 March 2025

    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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