Yacht Club
Mariner Place, Yarralumla
There is no better way to enjoy the best views in Canberra.
The Southern Cross Yacht Club, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, offers beautiful views and a range of dining options, with extensive free parking and full bar facilities.
Dine al fresco on the balcony or in the bar lounge, eat fresh fish and chips on the lawns, or enjoy relaxed fine dining with our extensive a la carte menu and stunning waterfront location at the Yacht Club Restaurant.
Lunch 12 noon–2pm
Dinner 6pm–9pm, 7 days per week
Please note that due to a private event, the Yacht Club will not open for lunch or dinner on Saturday 25 January. The club will be open to the public from 10am to 3pm, however only the Snack Menu will be available, and all guests will be required to leave no later than 3pm. Snapper on the Lake will trade as usual from 11am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
View our Menus
Main Menu / Bar Menu / Kids Menu / Set Menu / Snapper Menu
The Captain’s Log (beer, wine, spirits)
Book a Table
Use the booking app below to book a table for lunch or dinner, or call us on 6273 1784.
Please note, while we try our best to accommodate all customer requests, on some occasions we cannot guarantee tables located near the windows, or specific tables.
The Canberra Southern Cross Club is a licensed venue and all ACT residents must be a Member, or be signed in by a Member, in order to dine at the Club.
MV Southern Cross
MV Southern Cross
The Yacht Club is home to the MV Southern Cross – cruise the capital and see the landmarks from Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin aboard the MV Southern Cross. We offer daily sightseeing tours as well as weekly lunch and dinner cruises, and our boat can be chartered for special events. See our cruise schedules and make your booking online or call us on 6273 1784.
Snapper on the Lake
Snapper on the Lake
Voted by locals as Canberra’s best fish and chippery, Snapper on the Lake offers fresh fish and chips along with tranquil lake views and a relaxed family atmosphere. Enjoy fresh grilled or battered fish and chips, as well as the signature crumbed snapper and chips. Family packs and kid sized ‘whipper snapper’ meals are also available. Snapper features free live music on weekends throughout Summer. Bookings and pre-orders are not available at Snapper.
Home Delivery
Home Delivery
Enjoy our Chefs’ best dishes from the comfort of your home as our food is now home delivered thanks to UberEats, Menulog and Deliveroo.
Functions and Events
Functions and Events
From 30 to 200 people
The Yacht Club on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin offers a beautiful setting for any event. From the Lotus Room or Wardroom or take the team for a chartered cruise aboard the MV Southern Cross. Contact our Events team to see how they can help make your event one to remember.
Opening Hours
Southern Cross Yacht Club
Sunday to Wednesday 10am—10pm
Thursday 10am—11pm
Friday and Saturday 10am—Midnight
Lunch 12 noon – 2pm
Dinner 6pm – 9pm
Snapper on the Lake
Monday to Friday 11am—8pm
Saturday to Sunday 8am—8pm
(Hot food from 11am)
Snapper Winter trading 1 June—1 September:
Monday to Thursday 11am to 3pm
Friday to Sunday 11am to 8pm
Contact Details
Mariner Place
Yarralumla ACT 2600
02 6273 1784
reception.yacht@cscc.com.au
The wine list and drinks are very good and we found the staff really welcoming. We had a table on the window and found the restaurant ambience very calm and relaxing. Our meals were 10 out of 10 and we were so impressed. The chefs are really doing a fantastic job. It is very obviously very fresh, beautiful presentation, and a decent amount of food. The service was excellent and we couldn’t fault anything.
TarakayAustralia, May 2019
Enjoyed a lovely evening with friends at this beautiful location – food was plentiful and delicious and service very attentive. We had a reserved table near a window with views over Lake Burley Griffin. Well worth a visit for a special occasion!
Cplans, May 2019