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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
1046 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 88 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 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

  • Location
    Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021
  • Phone number
    (718) 973-9339
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus

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.

  • Souleil Wines: Wine Flight Experience

    Mar 26, 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

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What 1,046 people are saying

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.

1,046 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  5. Kristin

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 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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  6. davidg VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. Keda VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. Jennifer VIP

    Tallahassee22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 7, 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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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1046 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 88 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

  • Phone number
    (718) 973-9339
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
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