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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6
4.6
884 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 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 12:00–17:00 Daily 08:00–16:45 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (718) 973-9339
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving at The Boathouse

    US$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at The Boathouse! Our crafted pre-fixe menu showcases a festive feast that honors cherished traditions. Choice of one starter, one entrée and one dessert. To Start- Complimentary Relish Tray, Parker House Rolls Starters- Stuffed Mushrooms, Butternut Squash Soup, New York Cheese Plate, Bibb Salad Entrées- Roasted Turkey, Mustard Glazed Ham, Faroe Island Salmon, Ricotta Ravioli, Prime Rib of Beef (+15 Supplement) Dessert- Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pecan Tart, Warm Apple Crisp To see full menu details please visit our website. If you'd like to reserve for a party of 9 or more guests please contact Katerina Avila by email kavila@legends.net or by phone (347)266-0541.
    Thanksgiving at The Boathouse photo

What 884 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Park Boathouse offers a "wonderful lunch and view," with standout dishes like crab cakes. Despite some service hiccups, the restaurant shines with "amazing service" and a "beautiful setting." Ideal for special occasions, this iconic spot balances "great food" and a "lovely atmosphere" in Central Park.

884 Reviews
  1. Roberto

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Checkin was great but unfortunately the service is not what you should have to expect. It is just evident that they are mainly dealing with tourists and the level of service overall is just low. 20% of tip automatically added to your check is the best way to not motivate your employees to do their best.

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  2. Roselie Paul

    Nashville

    295 reviews

    1.0

    295 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overhyped. The service was really bad and the place was not clean- bathrooms filthy and food slow and was not good. Almost like banquet food.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and food were excellent!!!!! We had an amazing true NYC experience at the Boathouse! Can’t wait to return!

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  4. Lawrence

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress had old dried stains all over her white shirt. All over! Disgusting!! Drinks came after appetizers. Entree returned. Inedible. Couldn't find waitress. Replacement. Burnt outside and raw inside. Cash not accepted unless exact change. Gratuity for 2 included, but service horrible. Never will return. Total disappointment.

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  5. Rachel

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at Boathouse has been my FAVORITE meal so far in NYC. You cannot beat the ambiance. The food is fantastic! I would definitely not consider this an inexpensive meal and the servers seem to be over booked but thus far it has been the best!!

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  6. Anmarie

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere are great - and terrific service too- hoped for a window seat since made reservations months in advance. For sure need to make reservations and request window table in main room.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific Sunday brunch in the charm of Central Park.

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  8. gillian

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, fabulous customer service. Fabulous experience all round

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  9. Marilyn

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was good. It’s a beautiful place with a beautiful scenic view. THE BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE STENCH COMING FROM THE RESTROOM. It traveled to our table and it was unbearable

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  10. Alexandra

    Brighton

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fabulous venue and excellent service. We have a lovely lunch and will be returning.

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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 884 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
19:00
Booked 64 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
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Daily 08:00–16:45 Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00
  • 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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