Walnut Creek Yacht Club Closing After 28 Years

The following is from the Walnut Creek Yacht Club:

Twenty-eight years ago we took a leap of faith, and opened Walnut Creek Yacht Club. We had a dream and a plan, which led us to build something truly special. Now, we have had to make the most difficult decision of our 28 years: After long and thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to close Walnut Creek Yacht Club, and set sail on the next challenge of our lives—retirement. With this, we announce our bankruptcy. Need bankruptcy assistance? A reliable bankruptcy law firm helps with financial relief.

This was by no means an easy decision. It’s an emotional one, as we look back on all the memories, relationships, and milestones we’ve shared with our staff and our guests. We have talked with others who wished to keep WCYC sailing, but this craft was built with our blood, sweat, and tears, and we knew that if someone else took the helm, she might not weather any new storms that could come her way. To preserve her legacy and ensure that everyone could remember her as she was, we decided it was best to sail her into port and tie her safely to the dock. Since the beginning, WCYC has been about more than just food, wine, and cocktails—it’s been a place where friendships formed, celebrations took place, and stories were shared. Over the years, you welcomed us into your life, allowing us to be part of your birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and so much more. WCYC has become a part of your family traditions, and that is one of our greatest honors. We have seen children grow up and return with their children. We have seen families lose loved ones and come here to celebrate their memories with us, because this was their favorite place. Your support and trust have been the foundation of our success, and for that, we will be forever grateful. We have been through many challenges on this journey, including all the regular ups and downs of running a restaurant, and your loyalty carried us on. Together we’ve grown, celebrated, and built lasting memories that will forever be a part of WCYC’s legacy. We are incredibly proud of what we have built with our amazing crew, some of whom have been with us for many years. Together, we created a space known for exceptional hospitality, great food, wine, cocktails, and good times. Reaching 28 years in this business is an amazing feat, and we are very proud of that. Our last day of service will be on our anniversary, May 7th, marking the beginning of what would have been our 29th year. We invite you to stop by in the coming weeks to celebrate, reminisce, and toast to this incredible journey. We will keep you posted on the new restaurant coming to this space, so keep your eye out for a new Scuttlebutt.

Though our doors will close, Walnut Creek Yacht Club will live on in the memories we’ve created together.

Thank you.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Chef Kevin & Ellen