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Central Park Boathouse, New York, NY

Central Park Boathouse

4.6 (1141)
$50 and over
Continental
Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 154 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 - Saturday
LUNCH: 11am -4pm
DINNER: 4pm-9pm

Sunday
BRUNCH: 11am - 3pm
DINNER: 3pm-8pm

In addition, our outdoor Café, is open Daily from 8am to 7pm.

*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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 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 1,141 people are saying

Central Park Boathouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Park Boathouse offers a "magical experience" with "beautiful views" of the lake, superb food, and "exceptional service." Diners praise its "iconic location" and "friendly staff," making it a "must-visit" in NYC. While some found the service inconsistent, the overall ambiance and delightful dishes make it memorable.

1,141 Reviews

  1. Oliva

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, food and service are great. It's worth the price..very reasonable

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  2. Lauren VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful. Loved the service but not the wait. Good drinks and food.

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  3. Andrea VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, so was the food- as always. Always a place to take our out of town guests.

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  4. Gloria VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot beat the setting in Central Park by rowboat lake. The food is OK but expensive and I find it insulting and petty to have to pay for rolls if you want bread. I also didn’t like the fact that a 20% gratuity is automatically added to the bill which if you don’t look carefully you may not catch.

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  5. Jeff

    Cleveland14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great chowder. Wedge salad was ehhh. Dressing was bland. Service was ehh. But overall B-

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  6. robert

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a special occasion. It was a birthday.

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  7. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic setting in the middle of NYC and fantastic food.

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  8. Beth

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The cocktails and food are very good. The noise level is deafening , which is why I may not go back. The sun in late afternoon is blinding so don’t forget sunglasses and a hat
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Beth! We understand that the noise level can sometimes be a bit much, we're truly sorry that you did not have a pleasant dining experience with us. We hope that you're able to give us another chance to provide you with better a atmosphere and service! Kindly, Central Park Boathouse Team

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  9. Catherine

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at the Boathouse for Sunday brunch. Thank you Hostess Angelina aka Lini for the fabulous service!
    Central Park BoathouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the feedback, Catherine! It's awesome to hear that you always enjoy your Sunday brunch experience at The Boathouse and that our hostess Angelina was able to provide you great service. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, Central Park Boathouse Team

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  10. Elaine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a nice restaurant and very good service. We'll come back again

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 154 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–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 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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