Southern Yacht Club

In my opinion, this is the quintessential Yacht Club in all of Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed our city including the old Yacht Club, they have rebuilt it to be even larger and better laid out. It still boasts some of the finest sailing vessels in the Gulf South through incredible photographs through out the facility! The food is outstanding and the wait staff is superb, paying close attention to all details and to your every need. There's always something interesting and entertaining going on here. If you're looking for a place to belong, then look no further, as membership is required!

Had a great Mother's Day Brunch at the SYC. Their cuisine & service is as good as any restaurant in NOLA. The view of the marina & boats entering Lake Ponchartrain are unparalleled.

The food was scrumptious and the music was perfect and the bartender and staff were great for my nephew's engagement party!!

The food was very good. Everything was cooked as it should have been there was plenty of it. The bartender was very knowledgeable and helpful.

We had the distinct opportunity to have sunset drinks at this beautiful location.

Enjoyed the set up out of doors. Great party, great food.

Pretty cool.

Recently sailed a regatta here and omg it is so epic. I wish we sailed at this regatta all the time. It's just a nice place to be. It's super nice inside and the balcony is awesome and has great views. The bathroom was also super nice like I wish that was my bathroom. The boats we sailed were nice and clean, the docks are nice too. Also that pool looked epic but couldn't go swimming because it's December

Friend who is a member bought me here for lunch. every thing was great staff was friendly.

Very good food, amazing atmosphere very good service. I always like Souther Yacht Club.

Gold medal winner , great food , great stuff , top of the line managements Best chef in the past 17 years

This is a beautiful facility. I've been to several work banquet type dinners here and have enjoyed them all. The staff is welcoming and the food has always been tasty. The views of Lake Ponchartrain are amazing. The floor to ceiling windows, and balcony access make it easy to take a few deep breaths and just chill. Maybe it's just me, but I find water views relaxing. I've been to the club during the day with friends who are members, and there is good stuff going on. The kids can swim in the super clean, outdoor pool. There's a snack bar, an outdoor bar for the grown ups, lots of meeting space, and of course sailing. I've got friends who's children have learned to sail there from very young ages. They seem to instill a love of the sport.

Turtle soup was a test: failed. Wrong flavor and a weird consistency. Redfish special was nice and fresh. Vegetables were way undercooked and very spotty service. Of course. Dropped bread and never returned until the end. One star for the great view. Overall go for the view. Forget the food.

We were here tonight. I have visited for decades, both as a GYA Club member, and as a guest of other members. SYC is a very GREAT place, and is an INSTITUTION in Gulf Coast sailing. The restaurant & bar are excellent. The new building is a beauty. The members are typical Southerners, so friendly & hospitable. If you are eligible to visit SYC, don't miss this venerable institution, founded in 1842. Rick

So I'm trying to be tougher on my reviews and not write as many five star reviews. Normally I would review this place as 3 stars based on my experience at a Saturday daytime lunch on the third floor. But I have to say the view is just breathtaking, hence the extra star! Well, one of my best friends is in a sorority and their alumni chapter had a breast cancer fundraiser lunch at this venue on a Saturday morning/afternoon. I had never been before so I was excited to check it out! If you know me well then you know how much I love being near water (heck, I live on bayou St. John! Hehe) so I was really excited excited to see their space. Well, I was not disappointed! There is a horseshoe type parking space which is one way. The Peking closest to the building is reserved for club members, so exclusive! Hehe And the building sits right next to the water. There is also an outdoor pool and picnic tables shielded under the building. You walk into a modern lobby and there are signs letting you know what floor each event is being held. So up to the third floor I go and the room is lovely! There are huge windows that show off the amazing view! In fact, during a break my girlfriends and I meandered to the balcony to take pictures and take in the picturesque vantage point! As for the food it was adequate but nothing really a stood out. You can see in my pictures the standard Cesar salad, catfish almondine and chocolate mousse. Everything was tasty but not remarkable. Service was very efficient and polite so definite plus! I quite enjoyed this event and the views that went along with it! Happy sailing!

One of the oldest Yacht Clubs in the USA the SYC has a long and distinguished history in the annals of yachting. This is the epicenter of sailing for the NOLA area and the club has some fantastic programs. They have a nice pool area with a smaller kid friendly splash pool. The clubhouse has nice facilities overlooking Lake Pontchartrain and the food is generally good to excellent depending on what you order. This spot is always a hub of activity and it is certainly a popular venue for many events and activities.

Disappointment, thy name is SYC. Expecting something akin to the preKatrina SYC, I was very saddened by the office-building like ambience. Cold, industrial, not a touch of charm.... oh, and the food was horrible. On top of this truly unpleasant experience, the staff was incredibly rude and insisted upon picking up plates, silverware, and glassware without even asking if anyone was finished. Truly horrible experience. I hope I never have to go back.

I'm a fan but also a member of this private club. So if I pay to have the ability to go there then why the review?? Because there are a lot of things about this club which make it wonderful and a very unique part of NOLA: 1. There are amazing activities for kids during the summer and at different parts of the year. Need to get sponsored by a member but 100% worth it. 2. Watch a sunset from the bar! Best I have found in the city. 3. New chef is really good. He mixes up the menu on a monthly basis with specials all the time which keeps the place interesting. Find a friend who's a member and make them take you to dinner... you won't regret it.

Romantic and peaceful place to watch the sunset. I really enjoy coming here. It's such a pretty place... like a mini getaway in the city. Food is yummy too.

Goat loves this place!!! Best cocktails in town, especially the ones made by mark! Goat loves to watch the sunset in the west bar, while drinking his many Goat Drinks with his many friends! Food is terrific but the sailing is the best in town. Friday night is when this place is rocking!!! Other nights be careful of "blue hair women" and "chicken eaters"; while NOT real members, they think they are and tend to dominate this place. All and all, one of Goats favorite places in New Orleans. Top sailing in the world....... the only "real" yacht club in New Orleans!

SYC is experiencing a real renaissance since Katrina. The new building is absolutely magnificent. The staff is very friendly. The views simply can NOT be beat. And the history of the club is very interesting. I love those occasions when I have an opportunity to visit, because I always havea great time.

I've been coming here for years with my uncle. Not for sailing, but for the food. Usually for Easter, but this year we came for Thanksgiving. They had a great spread. I think I had 15 or so different courses, and missed out on quite a few options! The squash soup had tasso and crayfish in it, and was the best soup I've had to date! The only slip up was the trout. The batter was bit thick, but everything else was great. If that's the only complaint then I can say it certainly deserves all 5 stars. *****

Wonderful facility and they made our sailing team from Fairhope feel welcome. Food and service was outstanding.