Dining In

A tasty array of reasons for dropping into the clubhouse

With expanded open-air terraces for enjoying a small plate or fancy feast, dining at the Naples Yacht Club continues to be one of the most sought-after experiences in town. From the very beginning, the Club was designed to promote camaraderie among members, and there are several ways to do just that while breaking bread.

A Seat at the Community Table

One of our Club’s greatest assets is our extraordinary membership. In response to members’ interest, there is a Community Table available in the Boaters’ Grille every evening at 6:30 pm.

It’s not uncommon to find community tables in restaurants and beer gardens across the country, typically in dense urban cities. The NYC Community Table is a members-only table that allows for impromptu gatherings over a meal. If you’re at the Club alone, rather than sit at the bar, take a seat at the Community Table. Likewise, new members and couples looking to meet other members are invited to dine at the Community Table. Singles, couples, and even foursomes will be seated with others to enjoy our fabulous Club events.

Dining in a group sparks conversation. NYC Membership and Marketing Committee Member Wendy Becker Payton says that community tables give rise to the old adage, “A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet.”

Many new members are also new to Naples, so longtime members can help them get acquainted with all that Naples and the Club have to offer. In addition to boating, social activities and dining are two main reasons members join the NYC.

Dining Events

Throughout the season, NYC offers a tasty array of reasons to visit the clubhouse. Check The Rudder, Naples Yacht Club App, and Naplesyc.com for the latest information on dining events. (See page XX for the Social Calendar.) Here are a few examples of the events you will discover:

Holiday Buffets and Brunches

Celebrate holidays at NYC with a fabulous buffet on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. Other holiday events include the New Year’s Brunch, Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Easter Brunch, and Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch.

Special Events

Good food is part of the most time-honored Club events—the annual Fleet Review & Commissioning Ceremony and Welcome Aboard gathering. Delicious fare is just as integral to kick- ing back with music and enjoying a theme: Mardi Gras, rock-n-roll, and “Southern Comfort.” No matter the occasion, great food and fun are had by all. The Speaker Dinner Series integrates a plated dinner with a thought-provoking speaker. This year, find out about the special Sip & Paint Party and Corks & Forks Wine Tasting events.

Seafood Buffets

Each month through season, we bring in seriously fresh seafood and locally sourced vegetables for a delectable buffet featuring lobster, scallops, shrimp, and other treasures from the sea. Just say, “yum.”

Boaters’ Lunch

Beginning this fall, Monday Men’s Boaters’ Lunch will be back in the remodeled Briggs Room. The Ladies’ Monday Boaters’ Lunch location is TBD. 