Annapolis Yacht Club

Such a lively and beautiful area 🌊✨! On Fridays and Saturdays, the whole harbor area comes alive with people walking around, enjoying the views of the boats and yachts ⛵️🚤. There are tons of cute ice cream shops 🍦 and seafood places serving delicious lobster rolls 🦞. Perfect spot to relax, eat, and enjoy the waterfront vibes 💕.

We were visiting friends who live close by, and had lunch there. Two couples. Very nice facility, friendly and helpful staff, plus great food. I had a lunch special, with 2 shrimp tacos. My wife ordered the shrimp tacos a-la-carte. She got 3, and I got 2. Since I eat a lot more, we switched plates. We also shared some calamari. Our hosts had a reuben and the fried oysters. Service was good, the views were great, and the company engaging. What's not to like? A very pleasant outing.

Great location and easy walking distance to downtown. The showers are nice and docks are very well kept. The docks are fixed height so they are hard to work with on small boats. Would be better with floating docks for the tide. Friendly and helpful staff.

Had a company event and everything was great from the food, the entertainment and the staff. Had a great time. Photos added are from outside near the docks.

Sushi is great and if there's a wine, beer or sake you want to try, just ask. Dessert? Try the chocolate chip cookie in the iron skillet with ice cream. Or the "famous" AYC Coconut Ball. Can't go wrong with that ;) Tradition: The cannon goes off at sunset and stand for the lowering of the flag. If you want to dine on the third floor, be sure to check to see if it's open. They have shorter hours and require reservations.

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing a gorgeous wedding at the Annapolis Yacht Club this past weekend, and I’m still in awe! As a wedding photographer, I’ve worked at many venues, but this one stands out as truly exceptional. The venue itself is breathtaking – nestled right on the waterfront with stunning views that provided the perfect backdrop for the couple’s big day. Whether it was the elegant ceremony on the dock or the vibrant reception inside, every corner of the Annapolis Yacht Club is a photographer's dream! 📸✨ A huge shoutout to Sarah, Brittany, and Carina, the incredible event coordinators who made the day flow seamlessly. Their organization, attention to detail, and genuine care for the couple (and vendors!) made everything run like clockwork. It’s rare to find such a hardworking team that truly goes above and beyond – but that’s exactly what they did! The staff at the Yacht Club was equally amazing, making sure every part of the day was handled with ease and professionalism. As a photographer, working with such an organized team makes all the difference in capturing those picture-perfect moments. I can't wait to shoot here again! If you’re planning a wedding at the Annapolis Yacht Club, not only are you choosing a beautiful venue, but you’re also getting an incredible team to bring your vision to life. Looking forward to many more beautiful weddings here! If you're looking for someone to capture your special day at this stunning location, I’d love to be a part of your celebration. Nichole from Nichole Terry Photography

Definitely one of the best, or if not best in terms of atmosphere and service, places to dine in Annapolis! Everything on the menu is great and you cannot beat the view of spa creek with the boats sailing by.

Amazing! The new building is breathtaking and takes full advantage of the Annapolis water views. As always, the staff is flawless, professional and accomidating.

Very good food all around. I got the burger and onion rings and it hit the spot. Victor was our waiter and he was so nice and a great waiter.

What a great place for an event with amazing staff! The food in both the restaurants and events are so good. You can't beat the view!! 3 buildings all focused on sailing and fun!

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.

Full disclosure, my experience is solely based on trying to become a member of the club. I reached out to the email listed on their website to inquire about getting some information on membership. The response was professional and quick, but told me that I could not get any information without an existing member sponsor who would have to get the information from them and then send it to me. My wife and I are from out of town and don't honestly know anyone at the club, so I asked if there were meet and greets for potential members to network and find connections with existing members (a fairly standard practice at most clubs). I was told that there is not such a thing and that I should try to attend local sailing events to find someone who is a member so I can get the information. Frankly, this whole process is obnoxious. Anyone who would be willing to go around the sailing community begging someone to sponsor them so that they can pay to join a club is crazy. This is an extension of a college fraternity in adult life....who in their middle age is willing to be a pledge again? Not sure the target demo this place is looking for, but we're not willing to kiss the ring and beg for the privilege of someone taking our money. I have no clue how this place works and am shocked that people who can afford this are willing to subject themselves to this process.

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.

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!

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!

We had a business lunch and meeting. The staff was respectful and quickly realized we were in no rush and gave us space & time. They kept our beverages filled and stepped up when it we were ready to order. Our food was served hot & delicious. I kept it simple with a tomato soup & grilled cheese with homemade potato chips. Awesome on a cool rainy day!

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.