Central Park Boathouse

Name: Central Park Boathouse
Address: Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (718) 973-9339
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1137)

$50 and over

Continental

Park Drive North E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 127 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for scenic views
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

Experiences

Mother's Day at The Boathouse
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lakeside dining experience! Join us for Brunch from 11am-3pm or enjoy our All-Day menu with Specials featuring Prime Rib and Diver Sea Scallops. Treat Mom to great food with a beautiful view—reserve your table today! Please visit our website for full menu details.

What 1,137 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.

1,137 Reviews

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Jeff
Cleveland14 reviews
4.0
Dined today
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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robert
Dallas11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Richard
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Beth
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 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 3 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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Catherine
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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 3 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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Elaine
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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Josiana VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is very friendly and the ambience is very pleasant, with the view of the lake and the Central Park suroundings. The wine was perfect and the food was excelent. It was an amazing lunch. We arrived 30 minutes early and they promptly prepared a table for us!
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Angela
Aberdeen1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic lunch overlooking the lake, filet of beef was beautiful.
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Brian
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in New York City . Love everything about it. Probably the fourth time I’ve eaten there. And it’s always wonderful and consistent.
Central Park BoathouseResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your kind feedback, Brian! It's fantastic to know that you enjoy everything about your visits. We're honored to be considered the best in the city and look forward to serving you many more wonderful meals in the future. Best, Central Park Boathouse Team
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Kathleen
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never been disappointed when I have dined at the Boathouse. The food, service, and ambiance are always exactly what I expect from a famous New York restaurant. I love dining at the Boathouse!!
Central Park BoathouseResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your encouraging review, Kathleen! It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and ambiance have consistently met your expectations with every visit and we look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Central Park Boathouse Team
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FAQs

Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 127 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–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

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

Central Park Boathouse

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Mother's Day at The Boathouse

Menu

What 1,137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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