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What a great place to have a unique dining experience in the States capital. I was invited to dine with a colleague who is a member. The service was superb. The seafood was fresh and the mixed drinks were well balanced. The lobster I had was very good. It was fresh and very filling with the sides it came with. The decor of the restaurant is nautical. It ober looks a local marina. Great place for drinks and or dinner.

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What goes on at the yacht club* stays at the yacht club, lol. The views and food are delicious; but don't even think of just pulling up or parking- It's members only.

Had a birthday lunch here with a fairly big table of 12. Service was good, but food came out lukewarm, probably due to our large party. Ordered the fried oysters to start and the crab cake sandwich. Oysters were OK, a little more breading on the smaller than normal oysters. Crab cake was good, not much filler. A little smaller than I expected, but tasty. The fries were just OK, probably tastes better hot. Some of the salads got rave reviews (peach/burrata and Chesapeake Cobb), so maybe that will be an option another time.

This place is the temporary home for the Annapolis Yacht Club. The original building at 2 Compromise Street several minutes away caught on fire Dec 12,2015, after a Christmas Tree with built in light set a blaze, and burned down. Right now it's being rebuilt. This is a private club, great for sailing . I came here for a 60th Anniversary Party. The room itself is long, with two levels. There was a bar at the far corner of the room , and there were two long tables with appetizers for the cocktail hour. Two steps down was the seating area with tables of 6 and 8. This was a sit down buffet dinner. For the Cocktail hour I started with Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and Horseradish Cocktail Sauce. Next was the Baked Brie in Pastry with nuts and crackers, Raw Oysters with a Mignonette Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. Hot hors d'oeuvres were being passed like Mini Stuffed Egg Rolls and dipping sauce, Mini Crab Cakes , Chicken Satay with dipping peanut sauce. My favorite was the Mini Crab Cakes and Oysters. Everything was so fresh. For dinner, at the first station I had Rare Prime Rib with a homemade Horseradish Sauce, Fresh Asparagus, and a Potato Galante. Next I moved over to the Pasta Station. I had a choice of Angel Hair, Penne, or tri-colored Tortellini.There was also a choice of veggies and fillers. You could have Alfredo Sauce or Marinara . I chose Angel Hair Pasta with sautéed Spinach, Onions, Mushrooms , Red and Yellow Peppers, Zucchini I had them mix the Alfredo and Marinara Sauce to make Pomarosa sauce. The portion was huge. My pasta was delicious and my prime rib was cooked perfectly. The Cesar Salad was served directly to each of us at the tables. There was an open bar, and a piano Player for music. Afterwards a large custom made Anniversary Cake, Coffee and Tea was served. All in all this was a beautiful event and the food was really good. I must say the staff was very professional, and very attentive. This is a lovely place to hold an event or party. Especially with views of Spa Creek and the boats. There is free parking in the lot for guests. During the week the Annapolis Yacht Club is open for lunch , and dinner. Friday's they have happy hour.

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No manners. I contacted the event coordinator, Roberta, to inquire about hosting our wedding there. I was told - quite coldly - that the space is for members only. One website indicated that the club offers weekly memberships - so, naturally, I responded with an inquiry about said membership. The response was, "we ABSOLUTELY do not have weekly memberships. There is a 5 year wait list." Yikes . . . how dare a mere mortal such as myself make such an inquiry? I suggested that she approach such inquiries with a bit more grace and patience. Let's hope she takes heed.

My family has been members for years! Always a beautiful evening! Thanksgiving was wonderful my Father, mother, boyfriend as well as myself enjoyed the wide variety of food! Cooked to perfection! With every bite, explodes of flavor! With a wide variety of deserts, from little one bites to a whole peace of pie to choose from. Young and old will be sure to have enjoyed this lavish thanksgiving!

So, armed with a Letter of Introduction from my home yacht club (also listed in the Yachting Clubs of America, just like the Annapolis Yacht Club), I was told that reciprocity would not be honored for a day pass just for dining. I couldn't even get a phone call returned from the manager asking about the situation. Bad form. If you can get past the front door of this place, you'll be doing better than I did. Hard pass.

I walked in there because my husband had a corporate party at this place same day, few hours earlier. I talked to three people, got a table and even a chair for my 7-month old when they announced that I need to be a member to dine there. I complained to the manager and they kicked me out with an infant on my hands anyway!!! No apology, no empathy. Never been so embarrassed. Shame on you, the yacht club!

Great service and wonderful food. This city dock location offers beautiful views until the rebuilding of the club is completed. Our lunch included killer shrimp tacos and other diners enjoyed the cream of crab and clam chowder. Cheers

Gorgeous views, great food, great drinks. Been going there for years for events and dinners. Favorites include: Cream of Crab, Calamari, Mussels, and The Skuna Bay Salmon is my favorite dish on the menu. Seafood is phenom. Steaks are great. As well as their manhattans/old fashioned! I'd avoid the sushi (not terrible, there are just menu items and better places in Annapolis for sushi). Finish with the cast iron cookie!

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We had a wonderful meal at AYC last evening. Our server was gracious and knowledgable. She paced our meal perfectly. The drinks were excellent. The Cream of crab soup and oysters Rockefeller were delicious. Our entrees of salmon, soft shell crabs (3), and scallops were... beyond perfection. And the view of Spa Creek from our table was to die for! If you are fortunate enough to belong, receive reciprocity as a visiting member from another yacht club (as we were), or be a guest of a member, you are certain to experience an unparalleled dining experience! More

Had dinner here on a Friday evening before a Navy football game. The lobster bisque soup was great. I had the salmon entree which was also very good. The restaurant was totally full and service was somewhat slow. We were fine with that as not... pressed for time on pleasant Friday evening. View of bay also very nice. More

We had the special Friday night - prime rib. The Queen size was huge. Magnificent cut. Prepared perfectly. Very attentive waitress. Great vodka gimlets as well. Kudos to the bartender too!

I am appalled at the presence of a private club on this site. I am further appalled that some members and guests have rated it a “5” so many times that it’s now in the Top Ten in Annapolis. I can’t get in there. About... 99.999% of the readership of this site will never be able to judge the quality of Annapolis Yacht Club for themselves. Why? Because it’s a private club. I’ve lived in Annapolis since 2003, and have been in there twice, once for a wedding in 2004 and once when I volunteered to help out on a regatta hosted by the club. The food and drink were okay but nothing spectacular. Staff can be snooty, especially if you have the impertinence to not remove your hat upon crossing the threshold. If you want an excellent meal with a great view and what is truly the best Cream of Crab soup in the area, go to Carrol’s Creek on the other side of Spa Creek. Or walk down another block or two and dine at the Chart House. You might need reservations at either place, but you don’t need a membership card. More

I walked in there because my husband had a corporate party at this place same day, few hours earlier. I talked to three people, got a table and even a chair for my 7-month old when they announced that I need to be a member... to dine there. I complained to the manager and they kicked me out with an infant on my hands anyway!!! No apology, no empathy. Never been so embarrassed. Shame on you, the yacht club! More

A private, exclusive club but feel free (as far as I'm concerned) to show up and demand a table. For those of you who aren't familiar, for about a ten grand entrance fee plus a few thou a year you too can join the prestigious... AYC. If you enjoy rubbing shoulders with a bunch of blue blazer wearing, WASPy, ascot sporting Stuffy Stuffersons, this is your place. In fairness, the view is nice and crab soup is divine. Happy sailing. More

This is a members-only club and we were able to use it through reciprocity with another club. First of all, the club has a breathtaking view of historic Annapolis and the harbor! We had drinks in the lower (first level) bar and dining room, and... then had dinner in the upper dining room. Same menu in both areas. I had the fresh fish special and my wife had the crab cakes--both were prepared perfectly and were outstanding dishes. The service and wine list matched the quality of the food! With the view, setting, and outstanding food, not sure that this venue can be beat in Annapolis! More

The AYC has the best food, service and ambiance in Annapolis - and has for many years. We shared the Oysters Rockefeller - a favorite of ours. For the main course, my wife had the salmon, and I had the Filet Mignon. For dessert, I... forget what we had, but I remember that it was great. Also, they serve a brown bread as part of their bread course, and it's always my favorite. We love the view on the 2nd deck, but it's even better on the 3rd deck, which is where we ate this time. More

Beautiful location within easy walking distance of town center. Great bar downstairs and upstairs dining room had wonderful views. You would will experience great seafood here. Local fish prepared perfectly

Was here over the weekend with friends that are members. For those of you that have been to private clubs, you know the drill. Same prime rib and stuffed baked potatoes. (Do they still make those)? Anyway, that is not the case here. This venue... is at the top of their game! Yes being a private club it can be a little stuffy, however, the staff does not make you feel that way. The view is the best in Annapolis and the menu had a very nice selection from seafood to chops etc.....You will actually dine here and not be rushed out the door. Also the dress code is business casual so that takes the edge off of the typical old world club atmosphere. My advice.......make friends with a member! More

Along with beautiful views, AYC offers excellent service at multiple bars and dining rooms. Vast menu; salads, soups, seafood, lighter fare, etc.

Service very good. Food is always fresh and delicious. Wine selection terrific. Bar downstairs was lively.

My wife and I shared the Oyster's Rockefeller - the best I've ever had, anywhere. For the main course, she had the crab cakes - always a winner for years & years. I had the wasabi tuna, which is a favorite of mine. For dessert,... we shared the Smith Island cake. We'll definitely return, as you can't beat the food and the service. Once we're back in our "home' location, you won't be able to beat the view either. More

Even though the view is not quite as good from the temporary location, the service is still excellent and the food was great. Parking out front was easy the evening we went. We were seated right away even though we arrived early. The cream of... crab soup was outstanding as were the crab cakes! My guests really enjoyed it. More

Had Easter Sunday brunch and it was perfect. Lots of food stations so no waiting in lines and a huge selection of quality food beautifully presented. The wait staff were all friendly and quick to remove plates and refill glasses. Could not have been better!

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Nearly 3 years after fire, Annapolis Yacht Club reopens (Photos)

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — It was Dec. 13, 2015. Jim Ellis, the commodore at the Annapolis Yacht Club, remembers getting the call that the building was on fire. The billowing smoke coming from the yacht club on Spa Creek in Annapolis could be seen for miles.

“My first thought was, is everybody OK?,” he said.

The staff was at work at the club, preparing for a party celebrating the annual Parade of Lights, a holiday tradition on the water.

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The building was a total loss; damages came to $9 million. The cause of the fire was a decorated Christmas tree.

Ellis said the 1,600 club members felt the loss of their gathering place, but that wasn’t all: “It was also a great loss for our employees — we have 150 employees who work at the Annapolis Yacht Club,” said Ellis.

The club was able to operate out of a local restaurant, and employees could continue to work.

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Now, nearly three years later, the club has been rebuilt, its white trim gleaming in the sun. New floor-to-ceiling windows allow for a view of the yachts and other boat traffic along Spa Creek and the Severn River.

Even as the club opens for lunches and events, Ellis continues to check on the smallest of details that make the club a comfortable, and stylish, second home for members. “Until they came in and said ‘Wow, we love this!’ it wasn’t done,” he said.

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Walking near Charles Carroll House , visit this restaurant. It's worth visiting Annapolis Yacht Club to try good crab cakes , salmon and crab soup . Based on the guests' opinions, waiters offer delicious wine .

There is a lovely view from this place. The staff is said to be terrific here. This spot is remarkable for its prompt service. When inside, the atmosphere is spectacular. On Facebook this restaurant is assigned the rating of 4.6 stars.

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Renovated Annapolis Yacht Club launches amid boat show

Standing in front of the New Zealand flag in 2002, Annapolis Yacht Club members, from left, Tink Chambers, Dick Neville, and Geoff Bridges celebrating ANZAC Day (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps). The club attracts members from around the region and the world.

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Work had begun to board up the windows of the Annapolis Yacht Club two days after a fire burned the building.

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Commodore James Ellis discusses the unique bar in the Skipjack Room on the first floor. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

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Stephen Murray Jr, left, skipper of Decision IV, receives 2009 IRC East Coast Championship Perpetual Trophy from Race Officer Dick Neville during Awards Ceremony at the Annapolis Yacht Club in 2009.

A wire fence surrounds the Annapolis Yacht Club two days after a fire burned the building.

Robert Shapiro sails by Annapolis Yacht Club in June 1997 to pop the question to Susan Stobbart, who was about to have lunch inside the club. She said yes.

Commodore James Ellis discusses the second floor deck. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

In 1965, the new Annapolis Yacht was said to be the largest in the United States. It was designed by Earl S. Harder and Robert Randall Fryer Sr.

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Boats at dock at the Annapolis Yacht Basin, next to the Annapolis Yacht Club. The club is within the city's Maritime Conservation District.

A new third floor deck. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

A porch overlooking the docks was added as part of a renovation in 1940.

A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

By 1988, the Annapolis Yacht Club had been joined on the waterfront by the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott, seen to the left.

A painting of the club by John Barber was destroyed in the fire, but was able to be recreated by the artist, who mixed ashes from the fire into some of his darker paints. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

Ron Ward, left, and Gaither Scott work on the Annapolis to Newport Yacht Race in 1997.

Guests and racers gather around a video monitor to watch the results of the Wednesday Night Races at the Annapolis Yacht Club.

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Fire investigators continue to search on Tuesday for the cause of the Annapolis Yacht Club fire that gutted the building Saturday.

The Skipjack Room on the first floor. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

Robert Shapiro kisses Susan Stobbart on the Annapolis Yacht Club dock after proposing to her with a message on the sail of his boat.

Some of the club's most treasured trophies survived the fire and required minimal restoration. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

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Dan Spadone fires off the air horn to start the Herreshoff's class sailboats in Spa Creek for the start of the Annapolis Yacht Club Wednesday Night Races in 2013.

African-American bartenders serve club members in the new bar at Tte Annapolis Yacht Club in 1940. The club would not admit its first black member until 1991.

The second floor main bar and dining area. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

The new first floor kitchen. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

The Bill Bennett Memorial Leadership Award For The Junior Fleet was melted in the fire, left, but replaced, right. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

The new main staircase. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

The second floor deck. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

An aerial photo of the Annapolis Yacht Club shows how it looked in 1939.

The front door stands open at the Annapolis Yacht Club two days after a fire burned the building.

Photography artist Ginny Kuhn of Severna Park was one of many artists and photographers who have used the Annapolis Yacht Club for inspriation. She showed her 2006 photo , "Sails at Dusk" at a show on Kent Island.

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Third floor dining area. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

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The Annapolis Yacht Club on fire on 12/12/15 at about 3 p.m.

Two young women share drinks and cigarettes in the cocktail lounge at The Annapolis Yacht Club in 1940. Debbie Goesslin will take over as the club's first female commodore in January.

The new Annapolis Yacht Club building, which opened in 1963, included a knotty pine paneled club room.

Contests in the Annapolis Yacht Club's Wednesday Night Races are back in their slips in 2007.

The Binnacle Bar on the third floor. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

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In 1962, construction began on the new clubhouse for the Annapolis Yacht Club. The club was renovated in 1997, and burned on Saturday.

Commodore Jim Ellis shows off one his favorite parts of the renovation, a clear view of Spa Creek and bridge from the third floor dining area. The area where the fire began. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

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Robert Carney, the former executive chef, of the Annapolis Yacht Club, as he prepares his dish for a social event in October 1998.

In 1947, the Annapolis Yacht Club, lower left, was one of the biggest buildings on Spa Creek.

Vice commodore Debbie Gosselin talks about the Annapolis Yacht Club two days after a fire burned the building.

Annapolis Yacht Club members and their crews gather at the end of the Wednesday night sailboat races in July 2014. The series started in 1959.

View from the third floor dining area. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

The clubhouse and part of anchorage of The Annapolis Yacht Club in 1939.

The second floor main bar. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

The lobby. A tour of the Annapolis Yacht Club which opened after extensive reconstruction following a fire which damaged most of the building.

Powerboats line the docks next to the Annapolis Yacht Club in 1964.

It’s been three years since the Annapolis Yacht Club building on Compromise Street opened its doors to members.

That changed Sept. 28 when the club had a soft-opening. It invited members for drinks and to tour the $18 million in renovations, which were on display Saturday with the Annapolis Boat Show in town.

About 450 members and guests showed up to the soft launch just over a week ago, said Commodore Jim Ellis.

The commodore serves as the leader of the club. Former Commodore Debbie Gosselin led the club while it rebuilt. And now Ellis is leading the club through the re-opening after a plastic Christmas tree destroyed the interior of the building in December 2015.

“Do I wish someone was nearby to unplug the tree? Yes. In this case I was dealt a fire that wrecked the club,” Ellis said Saturday. “Membership has been supportive of what we are doing.”

The renovated Annapolis Yacht Club is much like the previous club before it. But really the only thing left over from the previous building is the structure. Everything else is new: furniture, carpets, ceilings, Ellis said.

A new deck was placed on the third floor and some of the bars have been shifted around or extended. There is plenty of space to sit alongside the water and enjoy the view. With the boat show going on, city waters have sprouted a forest of masts. There was no shortage of things to look at for boat enthusiasts.

In the yacht club things were quiet, save for some steel drums linked to a British Virgin Islands event on the first floor. The club’s staff moved about swiftly as they prepped for the day.

“Hello commodore,” they said as they passed Ellis.

It was early in the morning, so club members trickled into the building slowly. Many of them were visiting for the first time to get a glimpse of the renovated building.

Michael Dodd, a club member, stopped Ellis to give his compliments.

“This place looks great,” Dodd said. “Fabulous. It’s impressive.”

For years the club — which started in 1885 as the Severn River Boat Club — has made its home in Annapolis. The past three years the club was a charred husk. The scars of the fire — scorch marks as the flames licked the outer walls — were visible from the street. Most of the destroyed trophies and memorabilia were replaced with support from members, Ellis said.

The cosmetic surgery of renovations has restored the building to its former glory, with a few changes. The elevator is no longer on the exterior of the building, meaning the roof line isn’t interrupted by the elevator’s upper machinery.

Sound-dampening materials were placed in the ceilings to cut down dining room noise. The windows looking out onto Spa Creek now reach from floor to ceiling. The older building had metal panels at the bottom, restricting some of the view, Ellis said.

On the third floor — where the fire started — The Bridge room looks much like it did before. Except for the corner where the fire started.

Previously there were drapes and trophy cases, but now the space is clear and it’s easier to see more of Spa Creek, Ellis said.

“It’s my personal favorite change,” Ellis said as he looked out on Spa Creek. “We didn’t have this before.”

The club spent about two years on Dock Street at its temporary location within the former Harbor Grill restaurant.

Annapolis businessman Harvey Blonder owns the building and it has been returned to him, said Brian Asch, the club’s general manager.

Moving into the temporary location was controversial as some residents said the private club didn’t need the support of government. The city bent zoning rules a bit to allow the private club to operate within the former restaurant. To maintain the site’s status as a restaurant, the city required the yacht club to open its private doors to the public once a month for a short lunch.

That site served its purpose, and the club was thankful for the space, but the Compromise Street location has room for more members and better infrastructure, Asch said.

Even at Dock Street, the members still gave it the yacht club feel, he said.

“It was the members that brought the culture to the club,” Asch said. “And the staff.”

Want to join the club?

That will take some time.

The club currently has a two-year wait list. And membership is somewhat difficult to earn. New members have to be sponsored by two regular, life or intermediate members. And incoming members have to have endorsement from five other members, according to the club’s website.

Membership applications also include an interview regarding the individual’s boating interests and character.

Then after all of that, membership requires a fee. This is where the club’s openness ended: Ellis said he couldn’t talk about the cost of membership, citing IRS rules against solicitation. The club is a 501(c)(7) tax-exempt social club.

There are rules on what can be talked about and what can’t be, Ellis said. So the focus stays on boats and members.

“This is not a dining club,” Ellis said. “It’s a yacht club. Everything is about membership value.”

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