Just ate here for the second time this season (first year as members of the DYC). Everything was great! They have painkillers and a couple of varieties of mojitos - all drinks are excellent and strong. Diverse menu with options for everyone. Had the swordfish the first time and carne asada the second - both cooked perfectly and delicious. Also very accommodating for kids. There is no set kids menu but the chef will make just about anything for them. Food is great, drinks are excellent and the view is amazing. read more

Incredible staff, wonderful atmosphere and the food is to die for. Hats off to the chefs. read more

Dolphin Yacht Club - Nachos with chicken and guac - Boating Near Me - Marblehead, Massachusetts

Went here for dinner with my husband-remember to Bring your membership cards (or cards that show reciprocity). We had a lovely dinner which started inside but then we asked if we could sit outside as the evening went on and they accommodated. I order the sushi roll and a white wine and my husband ordered a drink and an app with dessert. It is very casual and a very friendly atmosphere. It was a beautiful evening out. The parking is very tight here so try to find a spot on the street before you go there (only a handful of spots). I was happy we were able to dine here since it brings back fond memories for my hubby when he lived in Marblehead. read more

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the best. Great staff. Great members. All aspects of this club from the food to the Launch Service is awesome

Lobster salad: tasteless Green salad: very good View: outstanding Service: clueless but eager Once the management wakes up and trains the employees properly, there may be some hope for the future. For now, it's one of the few waterfront locations in town, so guests will choose it despite the reviews. Yacht club members would find better meals at Shubie's Marketplace; picnic on your boat, folks! read more

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This is a wonderful place at the harbor in Marblehead. Sit out on the patio for great views of the ocean and the point. This is a members only restaurant so you need a membership or have a member with you (they check membership ID's). Extremely limited parking, better to park on the street above. I had the pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich which was very good. It was like a club sandwich with grilled cheese on one side and pulled pork on the other. The jalapeños were a nice and needed touch to add a spicy element to the sandwich. I highly recommend this restaurant to try if you know a member. read more

From the food to the music nights and beautiful view of the harbor the Dolphin Yacht Club is by far one of the hot spots this summer!! Yes parking is limited, but everything else makes up for it!! Friendly waitstaff and awesome members! read more

Great views. They may have overextended themselves with new memberships this year as it seems when they are busy, especially Friday nights, the very young and name-tagless staff seems to be unable to handle the pressure (or work the iPad reservation system). Once you get to a table, the service is very attentive. The menu is well rounded, but somewhat limited. This is a good sign in that the kitchen should be able to manage all of the offerings well. Food is good, although at last visit my wife's burger was pretty puny. Drinks are good Prices are reasonable. View is spectacular. Thought by the middle of July they'd have the kinks worked out...... read more

I thought I previously reviewed the Dolphin, but I guess not. We have eaten here multiple times for lunch, brunch and dinner with our parents who are members. Their deck is great and overlooks the harbor, but unfortunately nothing else is worth a return visit. Food is always just uninspired, as is the service. For a yacht club you expect a more welcoming approach to service. My water glass would remain empty for at least 20 minutes before anyone noticed, or returned to our table. Parking is an issue. They have less than 8 parking spaces so it's best just to park near old town and walk. I'm still just surprised that people pay for rights just to enter/dine in this establishment. Disappointing. read more

Great food and atmosphere, the wait staff was courteous and helpful My wife and I enjoyed the food and view of the harbor read more

The service has been below average all season. Worse, the food has been bad and tonight was not edible. How do you screw up chicken?

The Dolphin has a great view of the harbor from their updated restaurant deck. That's the best part. The food is mediocre and the service can be non-existent. After making a reservation for a party of friends well in advance, it took 2 hours to serve our dinner. Rather difficult as children were with us and getting hungry and impatient. So, if you're going to the Dolphin for dinner, you know what to expect. read more

The Dolphin holds a special place my heart. Been a member for almost 10 years. Like with all clubs at the end of the season, staff has scattered and service was meh. The lobster eggs benedict, however, made up for it. read more

Started as rain but turned into a very beautiful evening celebrating a friend's birthday. Food was delicious and the wait staff was excellent. Because of the rain and the fact that we had an outside reservation the staff did their best to accommodate our group inside and then when the rain let up they bent over backwards to accommodate us back outside on the deck. All in all a delicious, beautiful and fun evening. Great job by all. read more

Something for everyone on the menu at DYC. Sit on the deck with an amazing view of the Marblehead harbor and let Lill and Mike take care of you. The lobster salad on field greens is something to write home about. read more

Food was fabulous and service was great!! Many of the servers are new and it may even be there first service jobs. I really like the job shadow program where 2 servers are being paired up to train... This is resulting with far less clueless servers than in previous seasons! Dining room manager, Amanda, is doing a wonderful job! Kudos to our new chef and kitchen staff as well! I'm loving the menu and look forward to potential weekend "features" (because everything on the menu is special) to be made available !! Keep up the good work!! read more

Service was embarrassingly AWFUL. This is not the first time I've experienced bad service, especially at lunch. The front staff was immature and unprofessional. Announced upon arrival that there were not enough menus. Chewing gum. we had to get up and look for the waiter TWICE. You should be ashamed- I know as a dues paying member, I was read more

I ate here as a guest and was pleasantly surprised. The food was phenomenal. Server's were also friendly and efficient. The only thing better was the view! Marblehead harbor can be seen from almost any seat. My patron showed me an upper deck where you can take drinks and they have parties in the summer. This place is small, but they use every inch. Don't expect to park near the door though! (It's on a private side street) read more

I love the DYC. Friendly atmosphere and spectacular views. Food is usually pretty good.

If you have ever been here in years past and had not had a good experience I strongly urge you to go back. I have eaten here three times this year and and I have no complaints. On a Saturday night the service was a little slow but honestly the atmosphere makes up for it so I didn't mind. On one night when I went I had salmon and it was very good. I have since gone back and had a burger and a fish sandwiches. I have ordered appetizers like the nachos, Fried calamari and nachos. All very good. In someway I am sorry I am writing this because it might be more crowded when I go back. They deserve this review. read more

Big improvements initiated over the past few years. Great views of beautiful Marblehead Harbor. Chef Knight and the new kitchen deliver creative specials and tasty choices on the permenent menu. Servers and hosts provide friendly excellent service. One of the best placed to dine in Marblehead. read more

DYC has been outstanding this season. The food, from appetizers to enters, has been excellent. Wait staff have been friendly and knowledgeable. And the best views of the Harbor! read more

Happy to report that the service and food improved over time this summer, and we enjoyed our membership. The view can't be beat and its great to have a place to bring family and friends! read more

The Dolphin YC just opened last week for the season and it was very busy last night. Most of the staff is new so the service was a little slow. There were four of us and everyone was very happy with their food. The food was hot and the plating was very attractive. The view is beautiful and we enjoyed our evening. Parking is definitely limited, but it's a bargain compared to the cost of other yacht clubs in town. read more

The food (biased pork and quinoa salad with salmon)was just yummy, our waiter Drew could not have been more efficient and the setting was exquisite. Positively nothing not to like! read more

The Dolphin Yacht Club in Marblehead is a private member club with a spectacular view and the best food on Marblehead's waterfront! The all new staff and new chef have brought this club to a whole new level. The food varies from seafood to steak. I have to say they serve the best and largest fresh lobster roll on the North Shore. Every time I have tried to walk in the place is packed and reservations highly recommended! The only negative is this is a private yacht club and membership is now become a waiting list. If your lucky enough to get in, enjoy!! A true Gem!! read more