Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Central Park, New York

Tarek D. • April 24, 2011Lovely setting and great for people watching. get there before 11 am to have breakfast outdoor by the lake

NYC Parks • April 8, 2010For the best knish in town, stop by this snack bar, watch the miniature sail boats race around, and walk to the Alice in Wonderland statue, one of the park’s most popular monuments.

Sarah C. • February 17, 2013The cocktails are a better value than the wine and are delicious! The Metropolitan Martini is delicious, as is the Magnolia! Their cafe bites are very well done.

Vivian L. • June 19, 2016Always happy to see the Grom cart but I think it's only here in the summer. They don't have the full selection but amazing nonetheless. Perfect to enjoy in the park if you don't finish it too quickly!

Galileo G. • June 2, 2011You can't go wrong with: Roasted Tomato, Zucchini and Ricotta Sandwich, the Affogato (espresso & vanilla gelato!) or their killer Arnold Palmer (ask if not on the menu!) Public Staff Discount.

Maj B. • January 5, 2019Excellent food, real excellent, nice presentation, elegant service, and very good quality/price, nice view... better make reservation if you find a way to have access.

Sean C. • October 5, 2011Plain hot dog with mustard, ketchup, and relish. Freaking delicious!

Chelsea F. • December 30, 2014Brunch was amazing. Wedge salad was very good, Maine lobster roll delicious, grilled steak with eggs and potatoes was splendid, tasty lemonade, salmon tartare was OK. Overall it was a good experience.

Doraly P. • September 28, 2014Great coffee with an amazing view and outdoor seating. Get the cheese bread

douglas a. • October 30, 2016The best corned beef and pastrami sandwich with the best corn beef and pastrami sandwich with Russian dressing that I never had Russian dressing that I have ever had

SMA • September 16, 2017The Spaghetti is sooooo delicious & fresh + vanilla meringue cake 😋

A viajante c. • May 29, 2017Loved the place and environment! Friendly staff and dog friendly space! Good price and in the hearth of the Central Park!

Ksenia V. • January 20, 2022Каждый день тут завтракала! Шикарно. Средний чек на человека 70$

Paige C. • March 31, 2016Love the location. Plenty of outdoor seating and lots of pups everywhere. Beautiful in the spring!

Sarah • August 4, 2017Lovely prix fixe lunch. The sweet corn chilled soup was good. The mozzarella was great too!

Adriel I. • April 27, 2013Don't get any non-packaged food (sandwiches, chicken fingers, etc.). It's gag inducing.

Tricia R. • March 2, 2012Misocreme bruele & cocoa & black sesame ice cream . Yummiest a must get....the entrees &the sushi is mild & sutle....a must if u are around.

Lillian C. • November 20, 2016The beef sukiyaki and hibachi uni with truffle shavings (also served at Masa!) are amazing

Alyse • May 19, 2012The broccoli is the best. Add some to your falafel. Also mixed fries and garlic sauce are also the way to go!

NYC Parks • April 8, 2010You don’t have to go to Little Italy to grab Ferrara’s delicious cannoli and hot cocoa.

HoJoon C. • February 15, 2017This is a members only private club.

Kwesi E. • December 11, 2011The lemon meringue tart is AWESOME!!

Mitchel E. • February 28, 2014The wild mushroom bisque with truffle cream is absolutely delicious.