Central Park Boathouse

4.5

1000 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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

Restaurant Week
$45.00 per person
Jan 21, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
Join us for Restaurant Week! Elevate your dining experience this Winter, with a 2-course prix fixe lunch, featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients for just $45. First Course Fried Calamari Spinach Salad Roasted Beet Salad Butternut Squash Soup Second Course Ricotta Ravioli Rigatoni Braised Short Rib Branzino
Valentine's Day Specials
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate love this Valentine's Day at the heart of Central Park! Enjoy a luxurious trio of entrées and desserts of your choice. Complement your meal with our featured Chocolate Covered Cherry cocktail or with our featured sparkling rosé options, perfectly crafted to enhance your romantic meal. Entrées Surf & Turf, Diver Sea Scallops, Chilean Seabass Desserts Sticky Toffee Pudding, Chocolate Lava Cake, Pavlova Featured Cocktail Chocolate Covered Cherry Featured Sparkling Rosé Patrick Bottex, Bugey-Cerdon, 'La Cueille', Savoie, France Schramsberg Sparkling Brut Rosé, Callistoga, California Please visit our website for full menu details & pricing.

What 1,000 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
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Park Boathouse offers an enchanting dining experience with its "beautiful views" and a setting that captures the heart of Central Park. The food receives high praise, described as "delicious" and "amazing," with standout items like butternut squash soup and lobster pasta. Service is generally "excellent" with friendly and attentive staff, making it a "must" for visitors seeking a quintessential NYC experience.

1,000 Reviews

G
Greg
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful! Our second time at The Boathouse, and with a friend as well. All enjoyed it. No better ambiance any where! Food? Service? Just amazing! We love this place. My girlfriend and I will keep coming back for years to come!
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Brian
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice spacious dining room with a view of the lake, delicious food and attentive (non rushed) service. A great way to spend a relaxing Sunday lunch with friends!
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Christian
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great. Would highly recommend! Views are great as well.
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Stephen
VIP
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful ambiance and food quality Nice waiter Edgar
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Matthias
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lebt von der Lage mitten im Park. Essen maximal Durchschnitt und dafür zu teuer.
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Jen Hao
Northern Taiwan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Good vibe. Excellent service. Look forward to another date.
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Anita
VIP
Philadelphia
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasant experience and great views. The food was good but not worth the price listed. Mainly great for the iconic nature of the restaurant
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Jane
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting especially with window view. Would recommend good quality food and service Lovely touch of a desert with candle as it was my birthday
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Troy
Atlanta
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very beautiful place in Central Park. Staff and waiter were so friendly. Food was great, Duck was amazing!
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Rosa
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views next to the lake, food is delicious, great service. Relaxing walk to and from the restaurant. Must try.
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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.5 stars by 1000 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

Central Park Boathouse

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Restaurant Week

Valentine's Day Specials

Menu

What 1,000 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Central Park Boathouse restaurant rated?

Is Central Park Boathouse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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