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Key Allegro Yacht Club

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“ Nominal yearly fee to become a member . ” in 3 reviews

“ It's a private club , so you need to spend some time down here to justify it. ” in 2 reviews

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1796 Bay Shore Dr

Rockport, TX 78382

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I just love this place. It's throwback, with a great chef and OYSTERS! They have the new Copano Uno farmed oysters raw, and maybe the best Oyster Rockefeller I've ever had. It's a private club, so you need to spend some time down here to justify it. It's a lively place, and the staff is fantastic.

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What a treat to start the night walking into Key Allegro Yacht Club with the ocean a few yards from my car. I chose to sit at the bar, the bar stools were comfy and my server Hailey was just wonderful. She gave great recommendations, and made great drinks. Kudos to the Cook, the Mozzarella sticks were tasty, and the "Blackened Grouper" was on point. The price was to be expected and the food was well worth it.

Sadly the quality seems to have dropped dramatically in the past few months. Lovely view, fine service, but disappointing food.

We are new homeowners in Rockport and enjoyed the KAYC as a great of our architect. Hands down the best place to dine in RP. Service is good and the food is tasty and fresh. We will definitely be joining as soon as our home is completed and we're down there on a regular basis.

Four generations of our family to celebrate the 63rd wedding Anny of my parents.

There are so many amazing dishes. The drinks Martinis are the very best anywhere.The servers are always on point and try to make your dining experience a memorable one. The desserts are delicious. The KAYC is the place to relax and let us take care of you!!!

Father's Day dinner last night Great friendly waitress Knowledgeable and cute Seafood Alegro avocado started my evening and doing a lite meal I got a baked potato Others got blocked flounder and shrimps Cocktails were shaken at the table Fried crawfish appetizer for the table Back soon

Lovely restaurant and delicious food. We have dined here several times and have always had a wonderful meal and experience. The view is fantastic and there is a nice ambience in the room.

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this place sucks.. need a membership to dine.. very snobby... even to people that own property in key alegro.. joke...

This is a member's only restaurant! We are not open to the public. Sorry for the inconvenience. You may fill out a membership inquiry on our webpage

The Chef has waaaaay too big of an attitude. Took way over an hour to get our food, and it was over cooked and way too hot when it came out. Then he comes out and was a total asshole. We are here with LONG TIME members and no care in the world. Garrett is the Chef and needs to go.

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Key Allegro Yacht Club

Private Club/Restaurant

• 1796 Bay Shore Dr Rockport TX 78382-3410
• (361) 729-4114
• (800) 348-1627
• (361) 729-5042
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Private, Member only, Dining Club on beautiful Aransas Bay at the entrance of Key Allegro Island.

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The vision, began in 1961 and lives on today with each new island resident, Krueger’s admonition to “Enjoy it for a Weekend or a Lifetime” is remembered.

Key Allegro Island - The Story of a Vision By Carla Krueger Rinche

When Carl C. Krueger Jr. lost his job in 1960, it was the best thing that could have ever happened to Rockport.

Krueger’s position as Vice President and Marketing Director of San Antonio Machine and Supply was eliminated when his father, Carl Krueger Sr. sold the company that his grandfather, Maximilian Krueger had started in 1899. Krueger and his wife, Pat, took a vacation to Florida and became fascinated by the luxury resort atmosphere of Ft. Lauderdale with canal-laced subdivisions affording boat access to the beckoning Atlantic. They quickly decided that this style of living was made to order for South Texas. Krueger spent the next several months driving up and down the Texas coast looking for just the right spot. He was drawn to the Rockport area because of its natural beauty, good fishing, central flyway for good hunting, and its convenience to major population centers. When he learned that Frandolig Island, a marshy overgrown 260 acre key in Little Bay was up for public auction by the Aransas County Navigation District, he thought “This is the place.” What must have looked like a swampy wasteland to others was the setting for Krueger’s dream.

Purchasing the island was not an easy task

as the AC navigation District had many strings attached outlining how it could be developed. The minerals belonged to Dabney Petty, an oil man from San Antonio, and the existing wooden bridge to yet another party not interested in seeing the land developed. The mineral rights were eventually purchased for $50,000. Krueger and geologists convinced the bridge owner that the purchase would benefit his adjacent property, which was a cottage subdivision known as Palm Village (now the site of Allegro North Condominiums). The Attorney General, Jerry Sadler, had to check legal aspects for wildlife devotees who feared destruction of nesting grounds for native birds.

Finally, a bid was accepted in 1961 for $65,000 and Frandolig Island became Key Allegro , using the musical adverb to describe the lively upbeat tempo for the lifestyle Krueger envisioned. Next he lined up a group of investors/business associates from San Antonio to form the Key Allegro Development and Sales Company. The original investors and Key Allegro Board of Directors included Robert M. Ayers, Jr., Stockbroker, Charles W. Balthrope, Communications, A. H. Cadwallader, III, Banker, Paul DuBose, Dubose Carpet & Floors, Paul Hesson, Architect, Carl C. Krueger Sr., retired San Antonio Machine and Supply, Carl C. Krueger Jr., Allan F May, Architect, R. Marvin Shipman, Engineer.

The island development began

with the first phase (Unit I) in February of 1962. A “handshake deal” was made with “Chuck” Vermillion of Vermillion Construction to dredge Little Bay using the spoil to raise the elevation of Key Allegro. Another obstacle came in the form of a routine application to the U.S. Corps of engineers for a channel from Aransas Bay to Little Bay being denied because of the game refuge on Little Bay. The dredging was stopped until the Corps of Engineers was convinced the eco-system would be preserved.

The first “real estate office” was a 25 ft. Chris Craft moored in the canal with a “Welcome Aboard” sign stuck in the sand. It was quite a challenge for Carl and wife, Pat Krueger who were basically trying to sell lots that must have looked like swamp land to folks who were leery of hurricane exposure, lack of good drinking water, lack of sewer, and the unknown finished product.

Then the office was moved into the First Model Home at 2 Jamaica.

When that home sold to Helen and Hugh Thompson from El Campo, the Key Allegro Development and Sales office moved to 1809 Bay Shore Dr. (currently Luce Properties). There were to be 235 home sites available for $3,500-$6,000. The first homes built ranged from $12,000-$40,000. Krueger and wife, Pat, and two young daughters, Carla and Linda, moved into their new beachfront home at 1862 Bay Shore Drive in 1962.

The first (nearly non-potable) water supply on the island was a well with tanks surrounded by a chain link fence just over the bridge on the north side where the Key Allegro Yacht Club currently stands. This enclosure also held a small portable building which served as an office for Key Allegro superintendent/builder, Bob Turk, whose job included lighting the gas tiki torches on the bridge every night. It also briefly harbored Krueger’s daughters’ Shetland pony, Baby, which of course was a blatant breach of the island deed restrictions, though there were few owners to complain at that time.

By 1963, the Key Allegro Motel, was constructed

by Roger Stephenson and owned by Harry Cole was completed on the point at the end of Nassau Drive, where Casa Allegro and Allegro Isle Condominiums are currently located. The Polynesian style architecture of the motel was popular for many years on the island. The motel had a restaurant/coffee shop downstairs and a club named The Islander upstairs, offering fine dining, a bar, a dance floor and an expansive deck overlooking Little Bay. Elvis Presley, Patsy Kline and Pat Boone were on the juke box.

An Extensive Marketing Campaign

included promotional booths at boat shows, slick color flyers featuring professional models and display ads in San Antonio and Houston newspapers. Key Allegro became a favorite destination for sport fishing and hunting columnists in exchange for favorable reviews in their hometown papers. Pat Krueger’s role as partner, co-host, and sometime model was of huge importance as entertaining visitors was a continual job. Her beauty, poise and charm were a significant contribution to the marketing venture.

Krueger completed construction of the Key Allegro Marina in 1964

which offered a ship’s store, a restaurant, car wash, boat launch, gas dock and two covered boat houses. Friday night happy hour socials there featured 25 cent beer and dominos for adults, while the kids fished for “piggy perch” with cane poles on the docks. Sunfish sailboat races were held regularly and there was even a short lived trained dolphin show.

In 1965, Krueger and I.B. Magee built the Ventura Condominiums

at the end of Nassau next to the marina, offering boat docking at the back door and views of Little Bay. The Key Allegro Community Pool and Allegro House was constructed just up the street and quickly became the recreational center for islanders with monthly pot luck socials and as a meeting place for the Key Allegro Garden Club, Women’s Club and Key Allegro Homeowners’ Association.

Hurricane Beulah hit in September of 1967. Krueger evacuated his family from Key Allegro Island to higher elevation at the Sandollar Motel on Fulton Beach Rd. Extensive flooding affected St. Joseph Island, Key Allegro and much of Aransas County. Cattle and horses from the Perry Bass Ranch on St. Joseph Island attempted to swim to Rockport to save themselves.

Ken Leith became the second of a long list of owners of the Key Allegro Marina in 1969

The marina was always a hub of activity with boaters and hungry islanders for breakfast and lunch, where Tony Dominguez famously dished up enchiladas and “taco burgers” for many years.

By 1970, Houston gallery owner, Meredith Long

had purchased a home on Key Allegro and opened Meredith Long Art Gallery on Nassau near the Motel and marina. The gallery was extremely popular as a cocktail party venue, showcasing the works of renowned sporting artists such as Jack Cowen and Herb Booth, who both took up residence on the island. Pat Krueger studied art under famed locals Simon Michael and Estelle Starr, while the Krueger’s became friends and patrons of many local artists.

In the 70’s, lots were selling for $12,000

There were approximately 300 homes on the island. The Key Allegro Tennis Club was constructed by Krueger at 1799 Bay Shore Dr. , on the southwest side as you entered the island. There were three courts with a small clubhouse and Jimmy Langham, Krueger’s childhood tennis coach from San Antonio was the first teaching pro.

The Key Allegro Condominiums were built in 1973 , and Palm Village and Blevins Harbor was purchased for the future construction of Allegro North in 1976.

Krueger sold the company, Key Allegro Sales, to his broker and sales manager, Jerry Ledbetter in 1976, and attempted to retire while building the Key Allegro, Allegro North and Bay House Condos with partner, Alvino Valenzuela (Fairway Builders).

In 1982, Krueger retired from being retired

when the new office of Key Allegro Development and Sales (now Key Allegro Real Estate) was built and opened at 1798 Bay Shore Dr., it’s current location.

One of Carl and Pat Krueger’s final and proudest accomplishments

was the establishment of the Key Allegro Yacht Club in 1983, the only private restaurant and bar perched right over Aransas Bay. Since travel and fine dining was a favorite pastime of theirs, this allowed them extensive research opportunities. With its upscale décor, diverse menu, waterfront location and weekly live entertainment, the KAYC was a crowning addition to the Key Allegro Island community and Rockport-Fulton.

After struggling through years of obstacles

involving the search, financing, infrastructure, government interference and hurricane damage, Krueger was asked if he had known how hard it would be would he do it again. His answer was a quick no, but he was glad he did it once.

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ABOUT THE ROCKPORT YACHT CLUB

The Rockport Sailing Club was founded in 1969; in 1993 the decision was made to change our name to the Rockport Yacht Club, and the club's scope of activities broadened to include sail-, power-, and non-boating members. Since then we have further expanded our scope to also include kayaks, paddleboards, and anything used to convey people on the water. We are a Texas chartered non-profit corporation serving the Texas Gulf Coast including Rockport and the Coastal Bend; our by-laws define our organization and its structure.

The current Clubhouse was purchased in 1984 and has gone through numerous changes. Expansion and remodeling were completed in mid 2003, and provided us with the wonderful facility we have today. The damage resulting from hurricane Harvey has been repaired. Our clubhouse can be rented for business or social events: use the "Clubhouse" tab to fill out a request for a reservation.

The club is a member of the U.S. Sailing Association, the Texas Sailing Association, and the Yachting Clubs of America. Many yacht clubs will recognize our membership and will provide reciprocal privileges, but most require cash payments because our club does not guarantee payment of member tabs.

If, after browsing our site, you would like to become a member, go to the "Join Us" tab and fill out an application. We would love to welcome you on board!

4th of July Boat Parade

Rockport Yacht Club sponsors an annual boat parade every July 4th. Line up at 11:45 a.m. in Little Bay Key Allegro Marina Area. Parade starts when the horn blows at noon.

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Key Allegro Yacht Club in Rockport, Texas was opened in 1983 by Carl and Pat Krueger. As has always been our tradition, we strive to provide the best quality and service in what has always been the finest dining in the Coastal Bend. On February 1st, 2005, longtime members: Brett and Lynda Bohn, Joe Bruce and Kelly Hancock became the new owners of the Key Allegro Yacht Club.

1796 Bay Shore Dr

361-729-4114

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http://www.keyallegroyachtclub.com/