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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
952 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 51 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.

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

Menu

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What 952 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
  • 4.1Value

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.

953 Reviews

  1. Gabriela

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation for 4pm and waited for only 5 minutes to be seated. Food was exquisite and everything was brought to the table promptly.

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  2. Beibeecyn

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Needs better music for the holidays and drown out voices

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  3. Yingzi

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a season of party and gratitude. I had my birthday party here in August. This was the third time that I dined at boat house. The spicy jumbo lump crab & avocado cocktail was so fresh. The faroe island salmon and Bronzino accompanied by Sancerre were fantastic. We were so lucky to sit by the window and have enjoyed a snow lake view with plenty of sunshine. The restaurant was filled with a warmth of family and holiday mood.

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  4. Keith

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New management - really didn't miss a beat Food was outstanding.

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  5. Danielle

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    LOVED the drinks and crab cakes!! The vibes were so cute !

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  6. Hayley

    Cheshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Dirty menus , dirty table cloth , waited 45 minutes for our drinks . Wrong food brought to the table . Iced tea wasn’t good at all , very bitter . Over charged on the bill also , had to be adjusted . Far too busy , so many people waiting in the restaurant made the atmosphere dreadful . Very poor and most certainly not Christmasasy. Very disappointing

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  7. SUEEUN

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though 2 window seats were available just because of Asian person, the staff gave me another seat saying it will be put together with four. However other white people sat just next to us. Very unpleasant service.

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  8. Peter

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great Christmas lunch excelent service food was verynice

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  9. Julian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A slight hiccup in our order was made better by our wonderful waiter. Stunning meal. If anything the food should come slower and the drinks faster 😜

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  10. Virginie

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    On y vient pour l’environnement exceptionnel ! Le service est toujours au top.

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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 952 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 51 times today
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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