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Southern Cross Yacht Club

The Southern Cross Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, offers beautiful views and a range of dining options.

Dine al fresco on the balcony or in the bar lounge or enjoy relaxed fine dining at the Yacht Club restaurant.

The Yacht Club is also home to the MV Southern Cross that departs for chartered tours of the lake, dinner cruises and special events.

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“great fine dining but a bit expensive”.

Our family group of four enjoyed meeting up over a special dinner at this fine dining restaurant. The food was fabulous ( I had fish) and the service was speedy and attentive. Lovely white...

“Dissapointing.”

5 adults and 3 children. Meals were served randomly, first came two kids meals, a long wait for the third. Then two entrees….soups and a long wait for the other entrees. Soups were eaten as they...

“Sophisticated Dining with Great View”

We celebrated a family members milestone birthday and were impressed by the service, food, and atmosphere of this restaurant. The set menu for lunch had many options - you can choose two or three...

• Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters
• Gluten Free Available
• Healthy Food
• Light Meals
• Modern Australian
• Seasonal Local Produce
• Coach Parking
• Family Friendly
• Suitable for Functions
• Lawn / Gardens
• Non Smoking
• Online Orders
• Outdoor Dining Area
• Private Dining Area
• Electric Vehicle Charging Point
• Waterside Dining
• Between $0 and $20
• Between $20 and $30
• Fully licensed

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Lotus Bay at Southern Cross Yacht Club

Yarralumla, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

On the southern edge of Lake Burley Griffin, with spectacular views over the watery depths of Lake Burley Griffin, Lotus Bay Restaurant at The Southern Cross Yacht Club is a Yarralumla dining gem. Inside the comfortable dining room, guests are treated to a familiar selection of well-priced Modern Australian dishes and there's also an outdoor balcony with gas-heaters, making al-fresco dining over the lake comfortable at any time of the year.

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• Waterfront Dining
• Family Friendly

Cuisines Modern Australian, Seafood

Price Mains $20 - $30

Type Restaurant

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Restaurant review: Snapper & Co at the Canberra Yacht Club is a family-friendly venue

Ok, I'll admit that it probably wasn't fair on Snapper & Co to review it on a chilly midweek night. Since the venue at the Southern Cross Yacht Club in Yarralumla was refurbished in late 2022 , it's been humming.

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Families gather on the grassy lawns; young people mingle in The Courtyard listening to live music; there's a la carte service on The Deck, an undercover outside area with a fabulous fireplace with breakfast on the weekends. It quickly became one of Canberra's top lakeside destinations.

But tonight we're the only ones here.

A few people are waiting to pick up takeaway when we first arrive at 7pm and an hour later some lads, who could be in their pyjamas, come in five minutes before the kitchen is about to close up for a late feed.

It's kind of a weird sensation but not quite as weird as you'd think. The staff are friendly but leave us alone; there's a great soundtrack playing and occasionally we find ourselves singing along; it's warm where we're tucked into a little corner table with some banquette seating along one wall.

I had actually booked a table outside on The Deck, thinking a night by the fire might be nice but my companions neglected to bring appropriate clothing so the waiter suggests we sit inside.

On The Deck our table was set with a tablecloth, with cutlery and wine glasses, and what looked like tealights, as we walk past. It looked rather pretty in the dark of night, with the fire flickering.

We're warned there's no a la carte service inside and we'll have to order via QR codes or at the bar. We're okay with that. More and more it seems to be the norm. But I'm unsure if I'm a fan of QR code ordering. I understand it, the logistics, the post-COVID applications of it, but hospitality is about people, and if ordering face-to-face can keep some young person in paid employment then I will continue to order at the counter for as long as I can.

It comes as no surprise seafood is the focus here. The only meat on the menu comes via a charcuterie board to share, some spicy salami on a pizza, and the burger selection offers options of wagyu, pulled pork and fried chicken.

But we're here for the seafood and decide to share a few things. And this is where the fact that it's empty becomes really hard to understand. The food was really good. OK, it's no fine-dining restaurant and the selection is somewhat limited, but why isn't the place full of families looking for an easy, and tasty, midweek dinner? Perhaps the rising cost of living is affecting people more than we'd like to think.

We start with some South Coast oysters ($23 for a half dozen) and they're plump and juicy, salty and fresh.

Next are a couple of little plates of crumbed calamari ($16.50 for five pieces) and crumbed prawns cutlets ($16.50 for four pieces) and these are a highlight. I reckon all restaurants should be judged on how they treat squid rings. How often have you bitten into a tough little rubber band surrounded by tasteless crumb? Too often for my liking. These ones are great. The panko crumb is golden and crisp and stays put on the thick tender rings.

The prawn cutlets too are full of meat and so retro. I could eat a whole basketful of these and indeed they are on the mains menu, with chips, for $20.

It's a bit hard to go past a pizza too. The gamberi is a great choice, the tomato sauce has a little chilli kick to it and the base itself is crispy around the edges and just the right thickness. There's only one garlicy prawn on each slice, but it's a nice balance.

The grilled tiger prawns with lemon butter ($34) aren't quite what I expected, served with chips and a little side salad. I kind of pictured them in a bowl with some pasta or something but nevertheless it's a generous portion (250g) and their delightfully buttery.

I wonder whether there's an economy of scale that would get some pasta dishes on the menu, or a prawn risotto or something, something that would elevate that lovely spot with a la carte service out near the fire. Still, it's a simple menu done very well.

Indeed the fish burger ($22) epitomises that. We declare it the best fish burger we've ever had. Rather than a processed patty, it's a battered piece of fish, angled edges sticking out of the soft bun, surrounded by lettuce and sliced tomato and a creamy tartare sauce.

And what is fish without chips? The ones on offer here are thick, fluffy on the inside and golden and crisp on the outside and there's plenty on every plate.

There are a few dessert choices. We share a vanilla panna cotta ($13.50) and a salted caramel and milk chocolate mousse ($13.50). While the mousse is a little heavy and rich, the panna cotta is fresh and a delightful consistency with a depth of vanilla that hits the spot.

I'm imagining how good a summer evening with a wine and a bowl of prawn cutlets and some chips might be. Such a night seems far away as we move into a Canberra winter. Perhaps Snapper & Co is just the place to go over the next few months for a little taste of summer.

Snapper & Co 

Address: Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Pl, Yarralumla

Phone: 6273 1784

Website: https://snapperandco.com.au/

Hours: Seven days, 11am til 8pm. Weekend breakfasts, 8am-11am

Chef: Brad Howden

Noise: No problem

Dietary: A few options, notes on menu

Score: 13/20

Karen hardy.

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: [email protected]

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Thursday Dinner Cruise

• Duration: 150 Minutes
• Location : Yarralumla, ACT

Lotus Bay Jetty at the Yacht Club   Depart 7:00pm  /  Return 9:30pm

Lotus Bay Departure Only

Please note, the Southern Cross Yacht Club reserves the right to cancel this cruise in the event of bad or unsafe weather conditions or low booking numbers.

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Enjoy a delicious three course menu made with seasonal produce on your Lunch or Dinner cruise.

(alternate serve) ENTRÉE Salmon Rillette (gf*, nf) -Creamy Tasmanian fresh and smoked salmon with capers, lemon, crème fraicheand fresh dill served with sourdough crostini, pickled fresh fennel and watercress Beetroot Salad (v, gf, ve*) -Marinated roasted beetroots and rock melon served with creamed goat cheese, celery heart, vincotto dressing, salted walnuts and pepita seeds MAIN Free Range Chicken Breast (gf, nf) -Pan fried and served with portobello mushroom, fondant potatoes, sauté leek and creamy green peppercorn sauce Riverina Lamb Rump (df, gf, nf) -Slow roasted lamb marinated in rosemary served with sautéed pink potato, honey roasted carrot, pomegranate, and salsa verde DESSERT Classic Lemon Meringue Pie (nf) -Served with fresh raspberries and lemon mascarpone Crème Brûlée (gf*, nf) -Traditional crème brûlée with fresh berries and vanilla shortbread

– CHILDREN – Chicken Schnitzel with chips and salad Ice cream with topping

(gf) Gluten free, (df) dairy free, (df*) can be made dairy free, (nf) nut free, (v) vegetarian, (ve) vegan, (ve*) can be made vegan

  We cater to dietary requirements. Vegan and Vegetarian meals are available by request – please note this in the Special Requirements section when you make your booking.

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Southern Cross Yacht Club

Clients enjoy the sights of Canberra Nature Park and book a table for nice meals here. If you're an Australian cuisine lover, come here. At this restaurant, visitors can order tasty lamb , fish & chips and smoked salmon . That's a good idea to order nicely cooked cheesecakes and good ice cream . Most guests suppose that you can have delicious beer or good wine at Southern Cross Yacht Club . It is cool to try great tea .

There is a magnificent view from this place. The pleasant waitstaff at this spot can show how much they like their customers. There is a pretty ambiance and lovely fireplace at this restaurant. Google users are quite generous with Southern Cross Yacht Club : it was granted 4.3 stars.

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