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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
1129 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental
Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 157 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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 - Saturday
LUNCH: 11am -4pm
DINNER: 4pm-9pm

Sunday
BRUNCH: 11am - 3pm
DINNER: 3pm-8pm

In addition, our outdoor Café, is open Daily from 8am to 7pm.

*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–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
  • 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

  • Mother's Day at The Boathouse

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lakeside dining experience! Join us for Brunch from 11am-3pm or enjoy our All-Day menu with Specials featuring Prime Rib and Diver Sea Scallops. Treat Mom to great food with a beautiful view—reserve your table today! Please visit our website for full menu details.
    Mother's Day at The Boathouse Photo

What 1,129 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Park Boathouse offers a "fantastic meal" with "great food and service" in an "iconic location" overlooking the serene lake. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "wonderful ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. Despite some service inconsistencies, it remains a "must-visit" for its "beautiful views" and "delicious food."
1,129 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a nice restaurant and very good service. We'll come back again

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  2. Josiana VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is very friendly and the ambience is very pleasant, with the view of the lake and the Central Park suroundings. The wine was perfect and the food was excelent. It was an amazing lunch. We arrived 30 minutes early and they promptly prepared a table for us!

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  3. Angela

    Aberdeen1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic lunch overlooking the lake, filet of beef was beautiful.

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  4. Brian

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in New York City . Love everything about it. Probably the fourth time I’ve eaten there. And it’s always wonderful and consistent. 

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  5. Kathleen

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have never been disappointed when I have dined at the Boathouse. The food, service, and ambiance are always exactly what I expect from a famous New York restaurant. I love dining at the Boathouse!!

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  6. Ryan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was exceptional and the food was delicious!

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  7. Jamie

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! The food and ambiance was so nice and relaxing. Our server was great and personable. It truly was one of the highlights of our trip and something I checked off my bucket list. I’d go back in a heartbeat and next time I’d add in a boat ride either before or after lunch.

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  8. Kathy VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful day! John Singer Sargent exhibited at the MET, a walk through Central Park on Earth Day with tulips and cherry blossoms in full bloom then a perfect seat at the Boat House Restaurant overlooking the boat pond! The food and service were wonderful !
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Kathy, thank you for your kind review! It's great to know that you had a wonderful day and that you enjoyed our beautiful lake view, service and food. We hope to see you back at The Boathouse again soon! Central Park Boathouse Team

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  9. Harry

    Hawaii35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the duck breast which was excellent. Wife had the ravioli which she loved!
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 4 days ago
    Harry, thank you for your review! It's great to know that our duck breast and ravioli hit the mark for you and your wife and we look forward to serving you both again soon! Central Park Boathouse Team

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  10. Carlalberto

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Persone alla reception non molto gentili e Tip praticamente obbligatoria Mimmo del 20%… Noi non eravamo stati molto soddisfatti del servizio ma ci hanno inseguito per 3 dollari mancanti dalla Tip… Bah

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Booked 157 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–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 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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