Lakeside Dining Options

Why fight the crowds for weekend dining on Lake Hopatcong?

Offerings range from casual to fine dining, plus an extensive selection of wines, beers and liquors.

  • Midweek fine dining on Thursdays in July & August (July 11th through August 29th). Quietly elegant, delicious and relaxing.  Reservations are likely to be in high demand again this summer. Click on the button to see a menu example.
  • Pub Menu on Friday Evenings from 6 until 8pm- No reservations required!
  • The pool is open every Friday until 8pm,  so you can place your Pub Menu order at the bar until 7:30 pm and dine in your bathing suit!
  • Weekend breakfast/brunch and lunch menu from 11:30 to 2pm, with beer and wine, served on the dining balcony,
  • Aaron’s Poolside Cafe is open on the weekends for pizza, casual food,  snacks and wine and beer from 2 to 4 pm
  • Poolside dining events, accompanied by music, karaoke dancing and family  activities.
  • Family picnics feature a hearty barbeque menu by the pool for  Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.  Children’s entertainment and activities keep everyone busy at these family affairs.
  • Event dining and entertainment every Saturday and selected Fridays.  Saturday Reservations are required by noon on Wednesday, although a more limited food selection is available beyond that date.
Jake Stank, GSYC Chef 2022
Jake Stank, GSYC Chef 2022

About our Chef

“Superchef” Jake Stank has been cooking on and around Lake Hopatcong for over 15 years, from Patrick’s Pub to The Mountain Lakes Club.  Working in local restaurants as a teenager, he’s always had a passion for good food.  and a unique style of cooking that is modern, precise, and delicious.  Chef Jake aims to bring the dining experience at the Garden State Yacht Club to make this summer’s offerings the best ones yet!

Unmatched Year-Round Entertainment

We offer a fantastic variety of year-round entertainment and activities.

The variety and creativity of events keeps members coming back every weekend.  See top quality comedians, cabaret singers or tribute bandsAnnual galas, an outrageous Halloween costume party, and a close-to-home New Year’s Eve are GSYC traditions.

Year-round entertainment is crafted by our member-led committee to appeal to the varied interests of our members.  Favorite activities include  wine & food tastings, Broadway show trips, foreign film nights, car rally, children’s activities and the annual lake Scavenger Hunt.

GSYC Ladies & Men's Clubs

The GSYC Ladies Club is a friendly, active and fun-loving group that get together all year round. In summer, there’s weekly luncheons, card games, book club, and programs.  “Shop ‘Til You Drop,” our annual boutique vendor fundraising luncheon, has returned.

Off-season, there’s cooking demos, movie & tv talks, an autumn foliage spa get-away and more. Our focus is on having fun and spending time with friends. There’s something for everyone at the GSYC Ladies, so we welcome you to join us!

There is also a GSYC men’s group that meets each week at the docks and  boats to lunch at all the various lake restaurants.

GSYC members have various groups for men and women that golf every week in the summer and fall at nearby golf courses.

Parties and Private Events

The GSYC can be the an exciting destination to hold lakeside, poolside or other off-season private or business events from Labor Day thru Memorial Day with some midweek summer dates available.

The panoramic view of Lake Hopatcong is an amazing and unique backdrop for catered weddings, anniversary, celebrations and meetings.  GSYC members enjoy discounted facility rental.

For additional details, please contact us.

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