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River Yacht Club
A once-polished Miami River restaurant and members-club concept near Brickell with a marina vibe and skyline views. Now widely reported as permanently closed—use this page to plan a river cruise and find nearby dock-and-dine alternatives.
River Yacht Club (RYC) was a waterfront restaurant and members-club concept on the Miami River at 401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami—positioned as a higher-end spot where boaters came for the “river yacht parade” energy, cocktails, and an elevated dockside scene.
Multiple current directories and editorial sources now flag River Yacht Club as closed/permanently closed, with reporting tying the shutdown to significant Hurricane Irma damage in 2017. If you’re planning to cruise the lower Miami River today, treat this as a notable former dock-and-dine landmark—and use the tips and nearby options below to build a solid on-the-water plan.
Because riverfront addresses can be repurposed over time, confirm the current tenant/operator at the address before heading over, especially if you’re hoping for on-site docking.
Restaurant Location
Address
401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Parking
Docking was part of the original concept (membership marina/docking privileges reported), but current-day dockage is not verifiable because the venue is widely listed as closed.
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Boats for Your Dock & Dine Trip
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Dolce Vita - 50 Fountaine
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Blaack Pearl
Whiskey & Waves at Epic Brickell
Le Grand Bleu at Epic Brickell
26' Sea Ray Sundeck
Mackenzi
Sea View
Dolce Vita - 50 Fountaine
Sunreef
Gulf to Golf
Helios
Millennium II
Flow
The Experience
River Yacht Club opened during the Miami River District’s redevelopment wave and was described as a polished, high-end riverfront destination—part restaurant, part marina, part members-club. Design and development reporting connected the project to major real estate and design names, and the venue became known for its curated waterfront look and the spectacle of yachts moving through the river.
In 2017, reporting indicated the restaurant closed following Hurricane Irma damage and safety concerns. While the brand remains a point of reference for Miami River dining history, travelers should verify what’s currently operating at 401 SW 3rd Ave before making plans.
Explore the Miami River with BoatPass
If River Yacht Club is on your list for the Miami River experience, BoatPass is a simple way to recreate the best part of it: arriving by water, cruising Brickell/Downtown, and hopping to active dock-and-dine destinations nearby. BoatPass membership covers captain, fuel, and docking on all trips—so you can focus on the route, timing, and the reservation.
Boater’s Game Plan for This Stretch of the River
Frequently Asked Questions
It is widely listed as closed/permanently closed across multiple current directory/editorial sources. Because riverfront venues can be replaced or rebranded, verify the current operator at 401 SW 3rd Ave before heading over.
Docking was part of the original River Yacht Club concept (a members-club/marina angle was reported). Today, dockage is not verifiable because the venue is widely reported as closed—plan to dock at an active nearby marina or dock-and-dine destination instead.
Address: 401 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33130. GPS coordinates for the parcel/building: 25.7693, -80.1988.
Reporting indicated it closed after Hurricane Irma in 2017 due to significant property damage and safety concerns. The location is still notable in Miami River dining history, even though the venue is widely listed as closed.
Bring multiple fenders, quality dock lines, and a crew plan for line handling. Expect wakes and variable current, and give yourself extra time for drawbridges and commercial traffic.
Cruise the lower Miami River for skyline views, then choose an operating marina or restaurant that confirms transient dockage. With BoatPass, membership covers captain, fuel, and docking on all trips, making it easier to hop between active waterfront stops.
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