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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.5
4.5
1018 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    Mar 17, 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.

Menu

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What 1,018 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Park Boathouse boasts a "breathtaking atmosphere" and "lovely setting" with views of the lake. Diners appreciate the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly noting its "amazing" ambiance. While some find prices high, many argue it's "worth it for the view" and iconic NYC experience.

1,018 Reviews

  1. Laura

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the scallop/pomegranite special and crab cake. Perfection! Lovely meld of flavors. Hubby really enjoyed his JUICY, flavorful burger. Topped it off with delicious creme brûlée. Irish Coffee needed a little more HEAT. VIEW was spectacular with the rain falling on the ice. First time to New York from Dallas TX and this was a top Fiver!

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  2. janet

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous luncheon dining experience on a cold, snowy day. Service was exceptional, iconic NYC view, food delicious, loved the jazz music -- all A+!

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  3. Gael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was scrumptious and very satisfactory. The view and the feel of the place was amazing! Good vibes!

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  4. Adrian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boathouse es una joya gastronómica que combina una excelente cocina con un servicio impecable. Su menú ofrece platillos de alta calidad, preparados con ingredientes frescos y presentados con un toque gourmet. Cada bocado refleja un equilibrio perfecto de sabores, destacando mariscos frescos y carnes jugosas. El ambiente es acogedor y elegante, ideal para disfrutar de una comida inolvidable. El servicio es excepcional: atento, amable y siempre dispuesto a hacer recomendaciones acertadas. La relación calidad-precio es inmejorable, asegurando una experiencia culinaria que supera las expectativas. Sin duda, Boathouse es una parada obligatoria para quienes buscan excelencia en cada detalle.

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  5. Nandita

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite spot to take out-of-town visitors. Lovely vibe and views. The food is always very good. Excellent service.

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  6. Adrian

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate here on our last day in NYC, had a table by the window with a lovely view over the pond. Service was exceptional, friendly and informative. Food was amazing and reasonable priced. We would definitely tell any of our friends who are visiting NYC to eat here.

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  7. Mariana

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfeito!!!! Vista espetacular!!! Comida sensacional!!!

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  8. Annamarie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All excellent, but disappointed , no live piano music expecting live piano music, which has been discontinued… special anniversary date…
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 6 days ago
    Hey Annamarie, Thank you for choosing Central Park Boathouse for your special anniversary celebration. We're thrilled to hear that you found our food, service, and value to be excellent. We understand your disappointment about the absence of live piano music, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll certainly take this into consideration for future improvements. We look forward to serving you again on your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Bill

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a nice evening with great food and a beautiful view. Also, the service was outstanding.

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  10. Howard

    New York State

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit overpriced, wait staff did not get order correct
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Howard. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, but we're sorry to hear that our pricing and service didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a top-notch dining experience, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your comments will help us improve. We hope to see you again at Central Park Boathouse for a better experience. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.5 stars by 1018 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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