Chicago Yacht Club
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“ I cannot be happier with our choice of having the reception here, except for a small snafu. ” in 4 reviews
“ The view of the dock where all the boats are located is very nice and the appetizers they serve are very tasty, especially the beef wellington. ” in 2 reviews
“ Went with my cousin who is a member, and enjoyed the buffet a lot. ” in 2 reviews
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400 E Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603
Harbor Dr & United States Highway 41
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Chicago Yacht Club is a private club founded in 1875 with the goal of advancing the community's knowledge, enjoyment and participation in boating and the nautical arts. Chicago Yacht Club has two clubouse locations in Monroe Harbor and Belmont Harbor and is a preeminent organizer and host of regattas, races and predicted log contests in the United States. Chicago Yacht Club has an award winning sailing school that offers classes for children from age 5 up to adults. The club also offers an array of spectacular off-the-water amenities such as fine dining and full-service catering at both clubhouses -- Monroe Station and Belmont Station. …
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I do not own a boat, but a friend sent me a link for free admission to a TECH and BOAT Show, where vendors would sell, among other things, boats and accessories. Light snacks and 1 drink ticket were available. Across the hall the food for Members was available (fruit, dessert, carving station). Luckily I saved myself embarrassment and avoided those areas. The area was so nice, right on the water of course. A live band and outdoor seating (member seating separate) on a warm early evening made for a great atmosphere. There were vendors inside and outside, from car companies, boat accessories, and private plane sales. The dock allowed for boats to be visited, but none were going out at the time. My favorite accessory was the 'Seakeeper', a heavy object that keeps boats from rocking. Good idea! The area and service were great but I can't speak to the members.
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Well I don't own a Yacht/Boat neither my friends do.+1 for a annual member ship event and this is a great place to be.Similar to lake shore walk but just a place where you can Dine In makes this place different. Can't comment on the food as this is "Members only Club". Pros: Amazing View of the Lake. Great spot to host events/weddings Pretty Good staff
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I attended a friends wedding here who got married later in life - I'll never forget his 90 year old Dad saying he didn't think he would live long enough to see his boy get married! The food at the reception was really good, servers refilled often and you had exceptional views of the lake - what's not to love?!
I am not a member of Chicago Yacht Club but I have attending many events at both Monroe and Belmont locations for years. The Monroe locations is well decorated and has a beautiful view of the lake and city. It's great for lunch during the summer and there is parking on site. I obviously can't speak regarding member benefits or services but overall the staff is friendly and helpful. I attended a recent event here for an awards ceremony & dinner. The food was fantastic with a wide range of options from a carving station, sushi, salads, ribs, mac & cheese, soup and more. Everything I tried was delicious but it was a little difficult to eat as it was a standing dinner and there were not a lot of counter space to put your place on. The bar selection was extensive and you received two drink tickets with your ticket. There was a heated tent set up outside for dancing after the ceremony. The awards ceremony itself was very rushed. There was only a notice given a couples minutes prior that it was going to start and there were few seats available for those who needed them. I would have appreciated a 20 and 10 minute heads up for the awards presentation as it was taking place at one end of the building and people were spread out along multiple rooms. I know they were limited to the number of people who could attend based on the space of their facility but it was for an event that hundreds of people participated and the event was sold out rather quickly and it was a little cramped. Regardless, everyone in my party had a fantastic time but we all agreed that some things could have been improved.
This place is very nice and fancy plain and simple. My cousin had his wedding and reception here. Everything from the ambiance, the atmosphere, the décor, the service and the food all scream elegant. The view of the dock where all the boats are located is very nice and the appetizers they serve are very tasty, especially the beef wellington. If you're looking to host some type of event here be ready to shell out some serious paper because this place is far from cheap. However you get what you pay for and here you pay for top notch service with delicious food and appetizers with a great view of the ocean. I'm not a member of the Chicago Yacht Club but if a friend or family member ever has an event here; I will definitely attend.
Roasted chicken with herbs, spinach ravioli with a cream sauce and green beans with toasted almonds. The flower is a nice touch as well.
Amazing outside view of the boats and the ocean from the patio. Very serene.
I have receptacle privileges here and took advantage of it for lunch. The afternoon was a perfect Chicago day We sat outside with the best view in Chicago. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff could not have been friendlier. You couldn't tell i was not a full member. We ended up having salads and two bottles of wine. They were a light Sauvignon blanc, but the day was so nice we didn't want to leave. So we sat for a couple of hours. Just an amazing experience.....if i owned a boat, i would truly consider a membership Highly recommend
My boss is a super-regular member of a certain age (old school is putting it mildly.) And, while I have no prior experience with yacht clubs because I'm a mere working class peon (with nary a yacht in my possession...,) I can only speak to my experience at my company's private event there (at the insistence of aforementioned boss.) First, it truly feels old school. Very masculine and likely quite fashionable a few decades back (that's not saying it's a bad place, just not very modern-feeling.) The room in which we held our event was quite nice, open and airy with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the harbor. Can't beat that view! The staff was very pleasant. It was incredibly easy to work with the event coordinator and the bartenders and servers were lovely when we had to make a few last-minute adjustments during the event. All in all, a lovely place to hold a private event!
A rich 143 year history along a breathtaking view of Chicago's skyline and lakefront. I was impressed with the service as well as the food. I dined on the stuffed Pork Chop as it was succulent and well seasoned. I finished the evening with a warm Peach Cobbler with ice cream that was not too sweet and hit the spot.
Really cool establishment, retro old school feel. Well maintained & very clean. The food was phenomenal. I had a lobster roll with homemade chips. Very tasty & nice presentation. The view is beautiful & despite a ton of people at millennium park, it was really quite quaint. Will definitely come again, or possibly even join. Loved it!
Seems like a nice enough place. But the GM...a jerk. I am a 53 year old well-educated upper-middle-class white female, and was dressed the part yesterday evening. Was waiting for my friend to valet the car. General manager came out and asked me why I was there, who I was with and why I was standing in his parking lot. Not an impressive way to greet a first-time guest. I told him whose boat I was going out on and he continued to indicate to me that I could not park in the lot. Since I was standing outside the car and was clearly not the car's driver, I'm not sure what effect he thought I could have on the parking situation. But I do hate the way he treated me and the way he accused me of not belonging. It definitely made me hesitant to return. What a jerk. Wondering how he treats people of different races or different socioeconomic statuses. Charming.
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The Chicago Yacht Club was founded to encourage and promote the sport of yachting, yacht building and to conduct world-class sailing competitions and yachting activities. That was our charter in 1875, and it remains today. Today, the Chicago Yacht Club is ranked as one of the top 5 yacht clubs in the U.S. The Chicago Yacht Club maintains a wall ...
Chicago Yacht Club hosts many world-class competitions and Predicted-Log events, including its signature Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and numerous North American and World Championships. The Club is also recognized as a leader in sailing education, with one of the largest junior sailing programs in the United States. The Club is home to ...
Join Chicago Yacht Club's Women on the Water group for a series focused on sailing with other women sailors. Utilize Chicago Yacht Club's fleet of Sonars. Dinner follows an evening of sailing. Dates: Session 1: Friday, May 24 through Friday, June 28 Session 2: Friday, July 19 through Friday,August 23. Cost: Members: $250 | Non-Members: $490.
Chicago Yacht Club is ranked on the top 5 list of U.S. yacht clubs by Platinum Clubs of America. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning America’s ...
Specialties: Chicago Yacht Club is a private club founded in 1875 with the goal of advancing the community's knowledge, enjoyment and participation in boating and the nautical arts. Chicago Yacht Club has two clubouse locations in Monroe Harbor and Belmont Harbor and is a preeminent organizer and host of regattas, races and predicted log contests in the United States. Chicago Yacht Club has an ...