Central Park Boathouse

4.6

900 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 136 times today

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.

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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 West<br />or 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

What 900 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 stunning lakeside setting, "great food," and "exceptional service." Guests frequently praise the attentive staff and picturesque views. The newly renovated space boasts air conditioning, enhancing comfort. While some reviews suggest improvements, many highlight memorable experiences, making it a classic NYC destination. Reservations are recommended for this "beautiful and unique" spot.

900 Reviews

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Rob
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been many times before (pre-Covid), on this occasion however, the bar experience was very poor and disappointing, the dining experience however was enjoyable. At the bar the server would not accept cash (unless I ordered two rounds!?)… he said if your paying cash it will cost you $34… basically he was ensuring a $6 tip… his manner was cold and not what you would expect from such a venue. The check in to the restaurant was also poor, not welcoming and very abrupt. However, once in the restaurant, our table host Christopher made a huge difference, he was welcoming and friendly, the type of hospitality person you would expect from such a place. We enjoyed our afternoon very much from this point forward.
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Femida
Philadelphia
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Short ribs mediocre Clam chowder excellent Crab cake excellent Servers too busy Could be better service
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Robert
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good dining experience for all our family and my daughters birthday
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Michael
London
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Host seemed distracted and disinterested on our arrival. Nice table, good views. Food mediocre. Burger was very good. Chicken slightly undercooked. Compared to wine list across Europe, very basic and pricey wine list. Server was absolutely lovely woman.
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Charles
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good service, food was great with plenty of it! I had Turkey dinner and daughter had Ham. Both excellent!
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andrew
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
Excellent thanksgiving lunch at the boathouse. Great food and service
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Bob
Bristol
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was Thanksgiving Lunch. The restaurant was totally oversubscribed. It was a zoo. We normally love this place but management had taken to profiteering on a biblical scale. The restaurant and staff were totally overwhelmed at the changeover of each of the three sittings. We really felt for them. The food was ok but obviously pre-prepared and very formulaic. The whole experience was a shambles and very disappointing on what should have been a magical occasion.
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Tama
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the staff were great. Everyone was pleasant and couldn’t help you enough. This is a five star restaurant. On my advice get there soon. Tama
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Vitor
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful thanksgiving experience at the Boathouse. Great service, food and lake views from anywhere you are. We were by the windows so wonderful view. Festive. A NY classic!
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Garry
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Congratulations to the Staff and Team at Central Park Boathouse! Thanksgiving flowed wonderfully, the food was yummy, and your staff was on point!
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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 900 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 136 times today

Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

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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

Website
https://www.centralparkboathouse.com/
Phone number
(718) 973-9339

Central Park Boathouse

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