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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.5
4.5
999 Reviews
$50 and over
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 37 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.

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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
  • Payment options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Adam Fiscus
  • 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
    Restaurant Week Photo
  • 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.
    Valentine's Day Specials Photo

What 999 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

NoiseModerate

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.
999 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. David

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location and atmosphere Service was good. We ordered the lobster pasta and steak sandwich. Also the crabmeat appetizer. The lobster was spoiled so we sent it back. Was switched for a new plate and it out hesitation by staff. Excellent on the second one. The crabmeat avocado salad was disappointing. Just too mushy and no bread or cracker to accompany the item.

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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.5 stars by 999 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 37 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
  • 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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