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

946 Reviews

$50 and over

Continental

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

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
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
Neighbourhood
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

What 946 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Park Boathouse offers a stunning lakeside setting, "great food," and "exceptional service." Guests frequently praise the attentive staff and picturesque views. The newly renovated space boasts air conditioning, enhancing comfort. While some reviews suggest improvements, many highlight memorable experiences, making it a classic NYC destination. Reservations are recommended for this "beautiful and unique" spot.

946 Reviews

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Keith
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New management - really didn't miss a beat Food was outstanding.
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Danielle
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
LOVED the drinks and crab cakes!! The vibes were so cute !
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SUEEUN
Hawaii
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Even though 2 window seats were available just because of Asian person, the staff gave me another seat saying it will be put together with four. However other white people sat just next to us. Very unpleasant service.
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Peter
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great Christmas lunch excelent service food was verynice
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Virginie
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
On y vient pour l’environnement exceptionnel ! Le service est toujours au top.
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Mike
Alabama
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful at Christmas. Wonderful, delicious holiday lunch.
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Crystal
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, food, & views. We will be back. Butternut squash soup was the best I ever had.
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David
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience celebrating my birthday here. Iconic views and wonderful service.
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Tracy
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a special lunch! Visiting New York with my daughter and it was perfect. It looks out over the water and started snowing while we were eating. Service and food were amazing!
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CheriM
Seattle
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our time together. I was very busy and a bit underwhelmed by the menu. Waiter was fantastic and view was amazing.
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Central Park Boathouse is rated 4.6 stars by 946 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

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 43 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
72nd Street
Neighbourhood
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

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

Central Park Boathouse

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