Loeb Boathouse

For tourists like me this was the quintessential NYC brunch. I've been wanting to try this place for a few years so our party of six was pleased to get last minute reservations for brunch on a beautiful spring Saturday. The view was stunning, the cocktails and food were fabulous. They started us off with complimentary dill dip and crudite. The lump crab cakes and the fish and chips were fresh and delicious. Our waiters seemed a little exasperated by our questions but overall service was pretty good. The prices were high for the amount of food you get but I suppose that's to be expected in a place like The Boathouse. You're paying for the experience really.

We just came for drinks and had a fantastic experience with a wonderful bartender named Jackson! He is superb at his craft and the drinks are delicious, we didn’t eat but plan on coming back next month to dine in. The interior is beautiful and you have wonderful scenic views!

The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park, New York City, is a popular spot for renting boats. They offer rowboats and pedal boats for visitors to enjoy a leisurely ride on the lake. It's a wonderful activity, especially during the warmer months when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Central Park. A waiver is required--they need to post bigger sign and remind people they need to complete while waiting in line.
** I would recommend weekday to avoid wait in long line.

great experience, went there with family, the dinner starts at 6pm, it was a super hot day so we set indoors and still it was a bit hot but worked, our server was very sweet and she suggested the best things, loved the service and the setup indoors is very cool.
we had few drinks and mostly 3 dishes, the quantity is okay not to small or huge, the place is not even that expensive too.
my favorite was Elderflower Cosmopolitan,
and they had special of the day was cold tomato soup which was something new but really liked it, had the mule, cucumber cooler and beer. everything i loved it.
in food we had the tomato soup with bread, red pasta and miso grilled king oyster mushrooms. it was delightful and the vibe was calming. loved it.
happy vibe. :)

Delivered here didn't get the opportunity to eat in but this place is breath taking in historic central park what a beautiful location menu is very affordable would love to dine here and will

Love it yummy This is the casual no reservation needed side of the Boathouse. We could not get a table at the boathouse so we did the walk up windows here. The food was great. Had the everything bagel with cream cheese and lox. I do not know who did the lox but a big thank you. They had to have included at least a half a pound of lox. It was incredible. The carrot ginger bisque was as good as any uppity Restaurant. It was a must have. The burger was OK, but i would go with the bagel if I had the choice. Again I cannot say enough good things about that soup. I'm thinking of going again just for the soup of the day!!!! Check out all of our reviews and look at all or photos below. If we do not like it we do no review it so all of the ones you see are places that are fantastic. Follow us if you like. We had over 42 million views in the last 12 months and we thank you for that. We don't get paid, we just love to eat. Be sure to click on "RobH" at the top of this review to see all of them and to follow us if you like good food and FUN. If we do a review it is because we love it.

The Central Park Boathouse is an iconic attraction of Central Park and a must visit dining destination of New York City.

In August of 2023, I brought and treated my wife and myself for dinner at the Central Park Boathouse and we very much enjoyed our dining experience.

The wait time went by fairly quickly and our meal was served within a few minutes of seating down at our table.

Both my wife and I very much enjoyed our hamburger and fries meal because we found that it was well cooked and superbly delicious!!!

When visiting Central Park, both my wife and I highly recommend that you visit and dine at the Central Park Boathouse!!!

Our experience at the Boathouse was amazing since we entered the restaurant! Food and drinks were excellent and our server Henry was extremely friendly and knowledgeable with the menu! Definitely coming back!

Wonderful view over the lake with rowers. Bright & cheerful decor. Food is excellent. We went for lunch with reservation & Still had to wait 1/2 hr. So it's a busy, popular place. Reserve!

The walk up cafe has surprisingly good prices and the roast beef sandwich was tasty

We visited the Loeb Boat House in December just after Christmas. I had decided to make a reservation on mine instead of just turning up. That was a good decision because we got him straight away and was shown to a table. It was a long line if you didn’t have a reservation. What was great is that they had hot Apple cider for wedding guests which was perfect because it was a cold New York morning. The service was a little slow to start because we were sitting just across from the bar, we were pretty hungry and it seemed as though there wasn’t enough weeks to stop. People sitting on the floor of the restaurant but so faster people who came after us got served first. We kept wanting more bread, but the bread service didn’t come back again they kept going to the floor of the restaurant. However the food was delectable our waiter was amazing and very friendly, we had a lot of fun and it was great to see all the Christmas decorations, great wine selection, great cocktail selection, exemplary service and absolutely a delight to be sitting there. We can’t wait to go back

My husband and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary at the Loeb Boat House just this past Sunday. It was our first time after 10 years living in the city. May be too cheesy but they really made the evening so magical for us. The attention and care they had in us having a nice experience was so apparent. We had reservations at 8pm but arrived around 7:30pm. We thought we could try to be seated early but expected to be told to wait at the bar which we were happy to do. Pleasantly, the restaurant manager and hostess were so nice and noted that we were celebrating an anniversary and had a waterfront table set for us. We were thrilled. I had never seen Central Park at this hour and view, it was beautiful. Turtles and fish would pop their heads up and say hi throughout the night. The server was so kind and the food/drinks were delicious. We had the burrata/tomato, truffle fries and crab cake to start. The crab cake is one of the best I've ever had and highly recommend ordering it! For our main, we got the steak special and skillet chicken. Both were amazing. They also gifted us the chocolate soufflé cake which we were so grateful for because I had been excited to order it for days leading up. We really couldn't have asked for a better experience/meal and grateful for the Boat House staff for really gave us an amazing first anniversary.

We came here for brunch. Usually tourists spots are not that great when it comes to food quality. So we were not expecting much other than a nice location and view. We were very surprised the food was great. Stuffed French toast and Eggs Benny were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The staff was also very attentive. Very surprised and would definitely come again, try to get there when they just open before it gets busy.

Excellent evening! Our waiter Dean made our evening perfect! We were celebrating my niece’s graduation and he made her dessert extra special which I know made her day! The views of the lake were spectacular and the food was delicious. For fans of a sweet cocktail I would definitely recommend the elderflower cosmopolitan as it gave a fun summery twist on a classic! This place is perfect for a special occasion.

The whole experience was fantastic! From the beginning from the hostess to our waiter! Henry was extremely friendly to us, and very knowledgeable about the food. He suggested our best options on the menu. Everything was amazing. Definitely we’ll be coming back.

The restaurant was a total surprise tucked away in Central Park. Beautiful setting for an exquisite meal with lifelong friends having a reunion. Service was five star from the get go. Fresh baked breads served at the table. Crab cakes, halibut and monk fish dishes were all served freshly prepared from the kitchen in record time. Followed by New York cheesecake and Creme brulee...oh my. The view from our table insured that this special moment in time will not be forgotten and will be talked about for years to come.

Came for brunch on a Sunday in May, and we managed to score a table by noon with no wait at all. Covid protocols in place and they checked our temperature as well. All our brunch dishes were amazing, and the crab cakes were super delicious. Complimentary banana bread was fresh and very good too. Enjoy the amazing view here with a good meal.

The views and ambience of this place are undoubtedly outstanding, but I was pleasantly surprised by the food! The crab cake was incredible and probably one of the best I’ve had in US. We had their mixed cheese omelette and eggs Benedict as well and they did not disappoint! This place is a must if you’re in Central Park during lunch hour.

We came here for dinner and the food was incredible. We got the golden beets for an appetizer, followed by the seared salmon and the pacherri pasta with rock shrimp, and then the creme brulee. The appetizer seemed a little small split between the two of us, but it was a good thing as the main course was plenty of food. Everything we ate was so delicious, definitely the best meal we've had in New York!

The view from the table was also amazing!

A very semi upscale vibe to have a nice business or romantic dinner. The atmosphere is very warm and relaxed with just the right touch of understated class.

It sits right on the lake which is lit at night to add to the ambiance. Huge fish swim right underneath for added enjoyment.

The menu isn't very extensive but they do do what they do very well. The food was divine from the appetizer to the main course to the desert there was no complaint to be had.

Service is excellent. Servers are knowledgeable and very efficient.

There is no gluten free menu but there are satisfying options available.