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Went to bar with my girlfriend to get some food and drinks on a beautiful afternoon. Was able to get seats at bar, which was thankful as we stood waiving for a drink for 5-10 minutes before getting a seat. After getting a seat was greeted after a couple minutes by bartender with a dour look on his face. This should have foreshadowed events to come - ordered 2 apps and an entree to split. When served we had no silverware asked server and he said it was not his responsibility and got into spat with bar staff - I had asked for some bread - got that as a desert. Wanted a second drink - good luck as the bartenders were either arguing or talking to waiters. Server when served entree took app plates away (which never would have happened if he didnt need space to drop my plates on bar) - asked for bread again. Used my silverware from apps for entree. Never saw server or barstaff again - went to cafeteria for some salt and pepper packets cause that was not coming then cleared my own plates as I was tired of looking at them. Brought in drink from outside bar for drink number 3 - at this point I was buzzed enough that the total disregard for customers and sniping between bartenders became amusing. Oh was told by staff that this happens all the time.

Came to the Boathouse for brunch on a beautiful Saturday morning at 11:15 and just beat the rush. We were fortunate to get a table quickly, and as soon as our server departed, she hit into the table and diners next to us and knocked their beverages into their laps. This was not the only waiter/table collision we saw; on account of how densely the tables are packed by the lake, we saw no less than 3 other servers crash into tables with varying degrees of disaster. Everything was served quickly and was prepared well. My fiance had a pedestrian heirloom tomato salad and some perfect chicken sausage with eggs. My maple waffles were adequate, and the fresh fruit compote they were served with was excellent. However, the waffles were completely covered with a layer of powdered sugar that overwhelmed the subtle sweetness of the waffles, a mistake that is inexcusable at this price point and level of sophistication that this venue aspires to. In total, our meal was 80 dollars with 2 drinks and a 15 percent service charge levied. A little on the pricey side, yes, but the ambiance and beauty of the setting more than made up for the price and haphazard execution of some of our dishes.

Inexcusably bad management. Erroneous and incomplete information on website, trolley pick up @ 5th & 90th a joke, "we 're out of food but I can bring you some crackers" at 7:45 on a Tuesday night. My, my.

Atmosphere service view taste menu specials! All first class. I went there twice in one wk! Lunch and dinner first class. Plus u can row a boat w ur lover if u like. Makes me not miss Tavern on the Green. Much better. Ask for Clay.

Grey-haired host was incredibly rude. When we inquired about getting a table as a walk-in he said, "You have to get in line." All further questions -- "How long will the wait be? Do you know if tables are available? " were met with "You have to get in line." Since we actually live in NYC and know where other restaurants with hospitable hosts are, we left and went to a place where customers are appreciated. Will not return.

I came to the Boathouse last Saturday with some girlfriends for Brunch and it was fantastic! The menu had great selections that all of us could choose from and the food was delicious. The place is beautiful and we were seated right next to the water. I recommend this place to anyone for a saturday or sunday brunch

We went to the CPB this past Friday 4/17 to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We lucked out, as the weather was beautiful. We were seated promptly (we had reservations) and everyone was very courteous. The view was very pretty, and we caught a colorful sky before the sun set. I had the mixed field greens salad to start and the dressing was either too minimal or very bland - I added a few shakes of salt twice. Anthony had the tuna carpaccio and the heirloom tomato salad, both of which he enjoyed. I had the swordfish - simple, delicious and perfectly cooked. I had a side of warm red pototoes - oh, were those wonderful! Anthony had the double-cut pork chop and potatoes au gratin, both of whi he said were excellent. Service was not overly attentive, nor did we feel ignored. I was actually thankful to have the break between clearing dinner plates and being handed a dessert menu - it gave us time to savor the meal and gain some room for something sweet. Dessert, with a candle and a few waiters singing - nicely - was also very good - the matled-milk choclate cake, with cappucino. A perfect evening! The only detraction from the evening was the last drink at the bar before we left: an obviously intoxicated woman kept pushing into me, despite my reminding her I was there. Eventually I lost my temper and we left after I made a snide remark about my "being in the way". Not the restaurant's fault, but highly annoying nonetheless.