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 (1279)

$50 and over

Continental

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

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 150 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. We take reservations 21 days in advance. Should your desired time not be available, we take walk in tables all day long.

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 and our Dockside Bar is open Daily from 11am to dusk, weather permitting. Both are first come, first served and not bookable.

*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.

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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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,279 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

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Central Park Boathouse offers a "wonderful environment" with a "beautiful view" of the lake, making it a quintessential New York dining experience. Guests appreciate the "fantastic service," especially from standout servers like Edgar and Clay. While some dishes shine, the ambience and iconic setting often overshadow the cuisine.

1,279 Reviews

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Nate VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Remarkably good food for such a “touristy” destination. As a native New Yorker I can’t recommend this place enough.
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Ellen VIP
Atlanta35 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect summer spot to enjoy NYC. Server was kind and efficient.
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Megan VIP
Denver / Colorado1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I normally love the Boat House, we’ve gone for years. Apparently it is under new ownership. They no longer serve brunch on Saturday, it’s only available Sunday. The wait staff got almost every element of our order wrong, from incorrect drinks, to missing an entree, or only brining part of an order. They did try to apologize by waiving some of the cost, which we appreciated, but it was still not the Boat House we were used to. It’s still a beautiful place to have a meal, but unfortunately the food and service just don’t match the venue anymore.
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Ken VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome- ALWAYS!great vibe food and people . Services and view outstanding
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Sally
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always used to come to The Boathouse when in the city and felt bad when it closed. First time back since it reopened and the food, drinks and service surpassed the incredible high standards of the previous owners. Well done! Best Margs around I feel!
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Helen VIP
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had an excellent lunch and our meals arrived quickly. Unfortunately, the noise level was ear splitting. Also, although the line moved swiftly, the long line for the ladies room was annoying.
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Michelle
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location and can't beat the experience. Food is a little pricey and was mostly delicious and good portions. One menu item we had was just ok. But a lovely spot for lunch for a special occasion to make memories. Reservations were easy, and we didn't wait long to sit, and were given a great table by the water. Overall, highly recommend.
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Michael VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great lunch with the boys,its a great place to dine,Food is good too Tha ambience is great
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chris VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience and food! Great ambiance!!
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Mary Jo
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is delicious. Our waiter was professional, helpful, and kind. He made our experience very fun. The only drawback is that you are unable to be dropped at the door. It was rainy the night we were there and the only option to get us out of the park to our cab was a bike cab which cost us $30 (more than our taxi fare). Since it is an icon of Central Park it is worth a visit.
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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 150 times today

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, 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

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