With a touch less name recognition than that other Central Park stalwart, Tavern on the Green, The Boathouse is as popular a destination for visitors, wedding parties and other special or corporate events. Comprised of 4 dining areas (formal dining room, outside grill, casual café© and banquet room), diners either stumble across the Boathouse as they stroll through the park and opt for one of the more casual options, or they make...

With a touch less name recognition than that other Central Park stalwart, Tavern on the Green, The Boathouse is as popular a destination for visitors, wedding parties and other special or corporate events. Comprised of 4 dining areas (formal dining room, outside grill, casual café© and banquet room), diners either stumble across the Boathouse as they stroll through the park and opt for one of the more casual options, or they make reservations ahead of time to secure a lakeside table. Outdoor tables with heating lamps are available year-long.

The formal dining room serves straightforward Modern American cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, and the menu changes seasonally to reflect produce availability. Grilled fish, seafood, poultry, beef and such traditional American appetizers as lump crab cakes feature on the menu, which both tourists and locals generally agree is secondary to the stunning Central Park scenery.

The more laid back grill and café© serve simple American fare like hamburgers, salads and sandwiches against the same beautiful backdrop, and the lounge of the formal dining room is also available for drinks.