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Tavern on the Green

Reservations, a modern tavern....

...nestled in a bucolic Central Park setting, Tavern on the Green is an iconic, landmark restaurant unlike any other.

Centered around a hearty, rustic menu shaped by local, seasonal ingredients, Tavern on the Green invites patrons into a warm, celebratory gathering space that captures the spirit of Central Park and the energy of New York City.

Originally designed by Calvert Vaux and built in 1870 to house the sheep that grazed in Central Park's Sheep Meadow, Tavern on the Green has proudly served locals, presidents, royalty, artists, actors, and first-time visitors since 1934.

We offer a wide variety using the best ingredients.

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A MODERN CLASSIC

Atop the museum of arts and design at columbus circle, robert is a classic modern american restaurant offering breathtaking views of central park and columbus circle. elegant, sexy, and romantic, robert celebrates design, beauty and culinary delights. dine on a menu created by chef armando cortes or simply sip signature cocktails while you watch the sunset and revel in the beauty of the city..

2 Columbus Circle New York, NY 10019 (212) 299-7730 Directions via Google Maps Virtual Tour

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Wednesday, 5/1, 6-9pm, kate cosco, thursday, 5/2, 6-9pm, can olgun, friday, 5/3, 6-9pm, david demotta, sunday, 5/5, 12-3pm, elizabeth ames, wednesday, 5/8, 6-9pm, melanie marod, friday, 5/10, 6-9pm, can olgun, sunday, 5/12, 12-3pm, scott gordon, sunday, 5/12, 6-9pm, melanie marod, thursday, 5/16, 6-9pm, elizabeth ames, saturday, 5/18, 6-9pm, scott gordon, sunday, 5/19, 12-3pm, elizabeth ames, thursday, 5/23, 6-9pm, victor lesser, friday, 5/24, 6-9pm, scott gordon, saturday, 5/25, 6-9pm, david demotta, sunday, 5/26, 12-3pm, scott gordon, wednesday, 5/29, 6-9pm, victor lesser, thursday, 5/30, 6-9pm, david demotta, friday, 5/31, 6-9pm, kate cosco, private events.

Situated atop The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle, Robert is a modern American restaurant offering breathtaking views of Central Park and Columbus Circle. Perfect for private events, Robert celebrates design and beauty in both its decor and culinary delights. Guests will love dining on a menu created by Chef Armando Cortes while reveling in the beauty of the city.

Tangerines - Johanna Grawunder, 2009

Johanna Grawunder, 2009

A series of suspended orange Lucite boxes along the windowed perimeter.  

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Cherry blossom - johanna grawunder, 2009.

Cherry Blossom

A mobile-like chandelier installation of LED lit Lucite panels.

Sound Wave - Phillip Michael Wolfson, 2009

Phillip Michael Wolfson, 2009

Sculptural steel cocktail tables, host stands and a 15 foot communal table bisected by a 6 foot high "sound wave

Teresita Fernandez - Night Writing (Equator), 2011

Teresita Fernandez

Night writing (equator), 2011.

Hand-dyed and formed paper pulp with UV ink print and mirror Triptych 16.5 x 65.5 in (each panel) Teresita Fernández's work is characterized by an interest in perception and the psychology of looking. Night Writing evokes the dramatic and universal experience of looking at the night sky. Each of these unique hand-made pulp prints is perforated with braille-like patterns that recall constellations. The title of the series, Night Writing, is a reference to "Ecriture Nocturne," a secret code written in the early 19th century to enable Napoleon's soldiers to communicate at night, silently and without light. Names of people, places and things, from star crossed lovers, to famous gems, to coordinates marked by latitude lines, are incorporated into the works as words translated into braille and made into an abstracted composition of points that are superimposed on sumptuous large-scale, printed images of the night sky. The works become a statement on the ephemeral quality of language and the attempt to grasp the content hidden within the invisible text. Fernandez's works explore this subtle space between blindness, vision, and the tactile.

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193 david reed.

David Reed is an American contemporary abstract painter. His paintings of large, strong and vibrant brushstrokes incorporate the fluidity of paint with the dynamic elements of light and color. This is recognizable in Reed’s #193  painting in which the dramatic use of colors, shapes and lines, includes an expressive application of paint inspired by light and its evolution as a motif.

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The best restaurants near Central Park in NYC

New York’s best restaurants near Central Park include white-tablecloth French spots and an iconic Jewish delicatessen

Some days, simply taking a stroll through Central Park in New York can have you working up an appetite—luckily, there’s plenty of great restaurants near Central Park at which to refuel, from some of the city’s best fine dining restaurants to storied delicatessens serving one of the best bagels in NYC . From high-end Indian to one of the best brunch places in Manhattan , here are the best restaurants to check out near Central Park.

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1.  Marea

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• Midtown West
• price 4 of 4

Michael White, who built a national reputation at Fiamma in New York and Las Vegas, only to see his fledgling empire squashed overnight in a partnership meltdown, returned stronger than he left. The chef strives to continue the comeback that began at Convivio and Alto with the new seafoodcentric Marea, his third and most ambitious venture with partner Chris Cannon. An upmarket shrine to the simple pleasures of the Italian coastline, the project is a gutsy gamble from a chef with bravado to burn.

2.  Jean Georges

• Upper West Side

Unlike so many of its vaunted peers, Jean Georges has not become a shadow of itself: The top-rated food is still breathtaking. A velvety foie gras terrine with spiced fig jam is coated in a thin brûlée shell; a more ascetic dish of green asparagus with rich morels showcases the vegetables’ essence. Pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini’s dessert quartets include “late harvest”—a plum sorbet, verbena-poached pear and a palate cleanser of melon soup with “vanilla noodles.”

3.  Indian Accent

• price 2 of 4

Indian Accent at Le Parker Meridien New York is the first international outpost of Rohit Khattar and celebu-chef Manish Mehrotra’s South Delhi blockbuster, India’s sole representative on the S. Pellegrino list of world’s best restaurants. (It currently sits at No. 77.) On looks alone, Indian Accent edges closer to fine-dining than fun-loving, all inoffensive grays and sculptural plating—the only similitude of Indian flash is one gold-leafed wall—and its menu is stuffily organized into prix-fixe options and a chef’s tasting menu. But then arrives an amuse bouche of warm naan imbued with, what is that, blue cheese? Yes, it’s a funky core of sharp Danish blue. Amuse, indeed.

4.  Barney Greengrass

Despite decor that Jewish mothers might call “schmutzy,” this legendary deli is a madhouse at breakfast and brunch. Enormous egg platters come with the usual choice of smoked fish (such as sturgeon or Nova Scotia salmon). Prices are high but portions are large—and that goes for the sandwiches, too. Or try the less costly dishes: matzo-ball soup, creamy egg salad or cold pink borscht served in a glass jar.

5.  Café Boulud

The place has been an uptown mainstay for more than a decade, a power room with a loyal neighborhood following and its own seating hierarchy at dinner and lunch.The menu combines youthful American whimsy with understate refinement: Poulet Vallée d’Auge with purple potatoes and bacon, seared foie gras with parsnip and pecan, and monkfish with Tokyo turnips and nori-dusted tofu.

6.  RedFarm

• West Village

New York chefs have reimagined Korean, reinvented Italian and turned Thai on its head. But Chinese food—the best of it sequestered in the outer boroughs, the worst of it prepared behind bulletproof glass in any number of neighborhood dumps—has mostly been stuck in a traditional rut. In this context, RedFarm is indeed groundbreaking: an interpretive Chinese kitchen whose high-end ingredients and whimsical plating have helped pack the dining room since opening night.

7.  Sarabeth’s

• Upper East Side

Charming Sarabeth's serves a homestyle breakfast, with little-house-in-the-woods menu items to match: Kids can try the Baby Bear—porridge with milk and honey—while parents nosh on the Goldie Lox, a plate of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and cream cheese. Lunch and dinner are equally cozy, with the likes of chicken potpie and house-baked pastries on the menu.

8.  Calle Ocho

Locals sardine themselves into this vibrant joint with Cuban-themed collages to enjoy inventive Pan-Latin food, as well as excellent homemade sangrias. The harried waitstaff delivers a starter round of velvety goat-cheese empanadas and rum-glazed shrimp without much more than a stressed smile, but the mouthwatering appetizers soon make up for the coldness. A pumpkin-seed–encrusted mahi-mahi has the sultriness of a Havana summer night, while thin sheets of rosy, tender tuna tiradito are dressed with roasted pineapple, avocado and jalapeños. Coconut sorbet in a luscious chocolate shell, and peanut butter–drenched cheesecake are the best part of an already buena noche; don’t worry—you won’t hear your conscience over the peppy salsa music anyway.

9.  Kefi

Michael Psilakis (Anthos) has made himself the face of Greek cuisine in New York City, offering often excellent food at bargain prices. No starter runs more than $10, including moist beef-and-pork meatballs in a sauce that crosses marinara with tapenade. The entres, meanwhile, stay under $17—even the perfectly charred grilled branzino fillets. Antithetically, Psilakis is at his best with pastas (macaroni and feta cheese bound with bechamel, pillowy sheep's-milk dumplings with lamb sausage).

10.  Caffè Storico

• price 3 of 4

In 2006, Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr stormed New York with spin-offs of his hometown megahits Buddakan and Morimoto. But after that big breakout push, he turned his attention elsewhere for five years. He returned with his first New York original: a luxe Venetian snack bar set in the New-York Historical Society—a keystone of the museum's $65 million renovation. Here, the menu highlights cicchetti, Italy's answer to tapas, like meatballs, grilled cuttlefish and baccalà mantecato (a creamy salt cod spread native to Venice).

11.  The Loeb Boathouse Central Park

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Get a fresh perspective on your own city. The setting is serene enough to offset the somewhat stiff service and hefty prices. The Boathouse salad is a gorgeous sculpture of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives and large, rectangular chunks of feta cheese. Crab cakes, more crab than cake, are worth every penny. Fish and fowl are fresh and beautifully presented. Allow yourself to linger over mascarpone cheesecake before taking the restaurant’s trolley back to civilization. Paying for location is par for the course in New York routine; here, it’s well worth it.

12.  The Plaza Food Hall

Entrepreneur-chef Todd English, inspired by the great food halls of Europe, opened this market in the Plaza Hotel in 2010. The sprawling venue featured multiple stations, including a raw bar, pizza shop, sushi counter and more. Vendors include Billy’s Bakery, Luke’s Lobster and No. 7 Sub.

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Central Park Boathouse

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• Dining style Casual Elegant
• Price $50 and over
• Cuisines Continental
• Hours of operation Mon–Sat 11:00 am–8:30 pm Daily 8:00 am–4:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–7:30 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 West<br />or 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

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Loeb Boathouse Central Park

LOEB BOATHOUSE CENTRAL PARK, New York City - Central Park - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Central Park Boathouse

Great memories served daily.

Welcome to the Central Park Boathouse, an iconic New York City landmark that’s more than just a historic venue—it’s a living legacy where memories are made to order. Here, the charm of the past meets the pulse of the present, creating a unique blend of tradition and modernity that’s as fresh, exciting, and timeless as the city around us.

A New Chapter in Our Story

We’re thrilled to announce our reopening, marking a new chapter in our story. Breathing fresh life into our beloved Boathouse, we are enhancing the experience like never before while still preserving the essence that makes us a long-celebrated part of New York City.

A Place for Connection and Celebration

From intimate lunches on our 80-seat outdoor patio to romantic rows down memory lake, every moment at the Boathouse is a celebration of togetherness. Our venue is a testament to the resilience of New York City, standing strong as a beacon of joy and connection amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life.

A Culinary Oasis in the Heart of the Park

Our exciting new café menu is a culinary oasis that complements the overall Boathouse experience. From our mouthwatering lobster roll to a range of other delectable options, we’re serving great memories daily, and every moment is made to order. 

Your Stories are Our Story

At the Boathouse, our guests are the stars of the show. We’re here to facilitate memorable experiences, whether it’s a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a grand celebration. Your stories are our story—and it’s forever being written.

8 Restaurants with Stunning Views of Central Park

Make no mistake: Not all aspects of New York City are as pretty as the view from the Brooklyn Bridge. (Like, say, the teetering trash pile you had to sidestep as you left your apartment this morning.) But there are still a handful of spots that give us that starry-eyed, so-lucky-to-live-here giddiness, thanks to sweeping vistas of the Manhattan skyline and one of the greatest urban parks in the world. Here’s where to dine within view of the city’s backyard. 

14 Legendary NYC Restaurants to Put on Your Bucket List

Tavern On The Green

If it’s park views you’re after, you can’t do much better than from, uh, inside the actual park. This institution has been a destination for New Yorkers and tourists alike since 1934, and before it was a restaurant, the building housed the flock of sheep who grazed on the 15-acre preserve adjacent to it (aka Sheep Meadow) as far back as 1870. The interior features wood paneling, ornate ceilings and plush booths, but—weather permitting—the best seats in the house are in the light-strewn courtyard.

Central Park (near E. 67th St.); 212-877-8684 or tavernonthegreen.com

The Loeb Boathouse Central Park

Anyone who’s ever ventured into Central Park for a walk or a run has likely stumbled upon this magical lakeside restaurant located in its very center. True to its name, it's accompanied by a fleet of rowboats available to rent in warmer months (as well Venetian gondola tours, if you’re feeling fancy and/or lazy). Along with postcard-worthy surroundings, you’ll find an appropriately decadent menu featuring dishes like coffee-chili-rubbed pork loin and cedar plank salmon with kaffir-lime butter.

Central Park (near E. 72nd St.); 212-517-2233 or thecentralparkboathouse.com

Located on the second floor of the iconic Park Lane Hotel, the floor-to-ceiling windows in this joint offer spectacular views of the southernmost side of Central Park from pretty much any seat in the house. Whether you’re enjoying a casual brunch with some friends or an intimate dinner date, you risk forgetting that you’re in the center of New York City when you’re surrounded by the greenery outside.

36 Central Park S.; 212-521-6200 or parklanenewyork.com

Asiate At Mandarin Oriental

On the 35th floor of the luxe hotel, next to avant-garde cocktail den the Aviary, you’ll find this fine-dining spot with quite arguably the best vantage point in all of the city—we’re talking straight-up panoramic views. As if that weren’t enough to hold your attention for the entire meal, the second focal point of the restaurant is a tree-branch sculpture that hangs from the ceiling. Oh, did we mention the huge wall of wine showcasing over 1,300 bottles?

80 Columbus Cir.; 212-805-8881 or mandarinoriental.com

The View Restaurant & Lounge

True story: My now-husband took me here on our one-year anniversary of dating…and I’m pretty sure it’s what sealed the deal. Located on the 47th and 48th floors of the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, this rooftop restaurant doesn’t just have great views—it revolves. Yep, over the course of your dining experience, you’ll catch sight of not just Central Park but iconic NYC landmarks in every direction.

1535 Broadway.; 212-704-8900 or theviewnyc.com

Porter House Bar And Grill

Created by native New Yorker (and one of the original Food Network personalities) chef Michael Lomonaco, this restaurant is not one to miss—not just for its jaw-dropping view from above Columbus Circle but because it’s a damn good steakhouse. Some favorites on the menu include, unsurprisingly, the eponymous cut for two, along with butter-poached lobster and towers of chilled raw-bar goodness.

10 Columbus Cir.; 212-823-9500 or porterhousenyc.com

Bobby Van’s C.p.s.

The quintessential steakhouse’s newest location sits directly across from south end of the park. In other words, it’s a great place to watch the tourists parade by while feasting on dry-aged, USDA prime filet mignon (or robiola and truffle oil pizza).

40 Central Park S.; 212-369-4000 or bobbyvans.com

Chef Marc Murphy’s longstanding Tribeca restaurant recently became an events-only venue, but fortunately its uptown spin-off continues to serve its famous French onion soup, crème brûlée and award-winning wine list from its photogenic perch in Time Warner Center. Pro tip: This is a great place to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade , if you’re into such things.

10 Columbus Cir.; 212-823-6123 or landmarc-restaurant.com

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Restaurants in Central Park

Check out these great options for grabbing a quick bite or having a sit-down meal in the park.

Central Park offers a variety of food and beverage options, from quick snacks at food carts and concession stands to formal sit-down meals at cafes and restaurants. See our list of options for your next visit!

The following dining sites are closed until further notice:  Lasker Pool, Lasker Rink, and Maoz at the Harlem Meer Snack Bar.

Feel like a picnic?  Check out our ready-made Grab & Go options !

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN AT MINERAL SPRINGS

Location : Map I West side mid-Park at 69th Street, overlooking Sheep Meadow

Type : Restaurant, Contemporary European

Le Pain Quotidien offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. Their seasonal menus feature soups, salads, tartines, quiches, and desserts. This location offers table service in its 30-seat dining room and 100-seat terrace. There is also a take-out window.

Salsa Dance @ Tavern on the Green

Tavern on the green.

Location : Map I West Side between 66th and 67th Streets

Type : Restaurant, American

Tavern on the Green is a modern tavern and an iconic landmark restaurant with a hearty, rustic menu centered around local, seasonal ingredients. Originally designed by Calvert Vaux and built in 1870 to house the sheep that grazed in Central Park's Sheep Meadow, it has proudly served visitors, locals, presidents, royalty, artists, and actors since 1934. During the summer, the outside dining patio turns into a beer garden with live entertainment. They also offer Tavern To Go.

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The Migrant Kitchen

The migrant kitchen.

Location: Map | Northern edge of the Heckscher Ballfields, West Side below 65th Street

Type: Restaurant, Latin/Arab

The Migrant Kitchen has gained recognition for its fusion of Arab and Latin flavors, offering delectable dishes like fattoush, roasted chicken with tomatillo and sumac, and carnitas shawarma wraps. In addition to their signature classics, the Central Park location will also feature "classic ballpark treats".

THE CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE

Location : Map I East 72nd Street and Park Drive North

Type : Restaurant and Cafe, American

The Central Park Boathouse is located in the area known as The Lake, where rowboats can be rented during spring, summer, and fall. There is a formal dining room with a beautiful view, which hosts many weddings, Sweet 16’s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and other celebratory events throughout the year.

Make reservations at the restaurant for daily lunch & dinner, or stop by the Café from 8 AM to 7 PM. Boat rentals run daily from 10 AM to Dusk, weather permitting.

DANCING CRANE CAFE

Location : Map I East 64th Street at Fifth Avenue, inside the Central Park Zoo

Type : Concession Stands, American

The Dancing Crane Cafe , located inside of the Central Park Zoo, is the perfect spot to rest and re-fuel with a wide variety of fast foods for meals, snacks, beverages, and desserts. 

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN AT CONSERVATORY WATER

Location : Map I East Side at 74th Street near Conservatory Water (model boat pond)

Type : Concession Stands, Contemporary European

Le Pain Quotidien , located at Conservatory Water, features a Snack Shack with gourmet snacks like popcorn and ice cream, as well as breakfast, assorted sandwiches, beverages, and more!

PUBLIC FARE

Location : Map I Enter at 81st Street and Central Park West. Adjacent to the Delacorte Theater on the southwest corner of the Great Lawn.

Type : Concession Stands, American New

Public Fare is Danny Meyer's concession stand at the Delacorte Theater. This seasonal cafe offers quick bites, wine & beer. Open Memorial Day to mid-August.

Melba's at Wollman Rink

Melba's at wollman rink.

Location: Map | On the Overlook in Wollman Rink

Type: Concession Stand, American Southern Soul Food

The original Melba's Restaurant , located 52 blocks north of Wollman Rink is a southern restaurant and Harlem institution, serving up comfort food classics like fried chicken, catfish, and waffles. Melba brinks some of her key dishes to Central Park with a casual flair along with some special new treats like DiscOasis Fries.

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (subject to change)

MAOZ VEGETARIAN

Location : Map I 106th Street & 5th Avenue, east of Harlem Meer - closed until further notice

Type : Concession Stands, Vegetarian

Maoz Vegetarian features vegetarian and falafel-centric fare along with an assortment of fresh juices.

OTHER CONCESSION STANDS

WOLLMAN RINK

Location: Map I East Side between 62nd and 63rd Streets

NORTH MEADOW RECREATION CENTER

Location: Map I Mid-Park at 97th Street

LASKER POOL & RINK

Location: Map I Mid-Park between 106th and 108th Streets - currently closed

CONCESSION CARTS

All around Central Park, you can find concession carts, which are convenient for grabbing a quick bite to eat while you sit on a park bench or walk around.

Classic NYC Carts

Location : You can find these carts scattered throughout the park.

Most carts sell classic New York City-style refreshments such as hot dogs, pretzels, ice cream, cookies, sodas, and other beverages.

Wafels & Dinges Kiosk

Location : These carts tend to move around, so check here to find their current locations .

Wafels & Dinges carts serve Belgian-style wafels with a variety of toppings called "dinges," as well as ice cream, coffee, and more!

PICNICS IN THE PARK

Location : See our list of the Top 7 Picnic Spots in Central Park .

Book a Picnic Package : Choose from picnics-to-go, picnic deliveries, and romantic picnics. See our picnic packages for more info!

Get important tips, information, and learn about the rules of having a picnic in Central Park here .

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