Everyone should eat at the boathouse at lease once.

And then rent a boat, I guess. Except, maybe not in the dead of summer, like we did. Idiots. Us, not you.

The food is pricey but it’s surprisingly good for a place with such great ambiance. They could serve you plates with literally nothing on them and the place would still be packed.

If you’re not into food (aka, not human) and just want to have a drink outside, you can head directly to the outside bar.

The fish and chips is surprisingly more expensive than the steak and eggs, not really sure why. Is the fish directly from the Central Park pond? God, I hope not.

Just an FYI, booze is not allowed on the boats. However, if you have the least bit of common sense, you can manage to sneak some champagne on board if you’re celebrating a special occasion or are just an ardent rule breaker.

One simple trick to sneaking something past the check-in guy is to avoid shrieking this exact phrase: “I HAVE BOOZE IN MY BAG!!!”

E 72nd St 5th Ave
New York, NY 10128
Central Park
(212) 517-2233
thecentralparkboathouse.com

Complimentary Banana Bread

Steak Pallard & Eggs – $25

Fish and Chips – $26