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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
1050 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 Westor 6 Train to 68th or 77th
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,050 people are saying

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

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

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,050 Reviews

  1. Joanne

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. JENNIFER

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. John

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Kristin

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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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  10. davidg VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The setting is lovely. The staff seems a bit disconnected (we had a drink delivered in a glass with lipstick on it). I live in the city, and when taking guests to an iconic spot like this, I look forward to the enthusiastic service. In this case we did not receive that.

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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1050 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 75 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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