Central Park Boathouse Restaurant

Escape the city and enter this magical lakeside setting, just by taking a 10-minute walk off Central Park West. The historic Leob Boathouse, perched on the shores of the park’s lake, is one of the city’s most incredible settings for a serene and romantic meal – and the food is top notch, too. Plates are artfully designed – witness the lunch of grilled chicken artfully arranged with mashed purple potatoes – and flavorful. Other seasonal treats include homemade gnocchi tossed with slow-roasted cauliflower, pine nuts and pesto, and a pan-roasted pork tenderloin with grilled sweet onions. Reserve early and aim for an outdoor table – or simply slip up to the bar and enjoy a lakeside cocktail.