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The Boat Club is Duluth’s best lakeside dining spot located in the Historic Fitger’s Inn. We can host all of your wedding needs from ceremonies beside the lake to receptions of many sizes.

It’s our honor to bring you the area’s freshest fish, seafood and steak entree’s while celebrating the beauty of Lake Superior. Our venue also provides quality fine dining in a simple yet nautical atmosphere, complimented with handcrafted cocktails and craft beers.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$250

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$250

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine
Limited Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

Reviews of The Boat Club

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
58 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Boat Club is praised for its exceptional service, beautiful Lake Superior setting, and delicious food, with multiple reviewers highlighting Bella's responsiveness and attentiveness in making their wedding experiences memorable. The staff's professionalism and helpfulness, especially in accommodating last-minute changes and handling unexpected situations like a fire alarm, were highly appreciated. Reviewers commend the venue for its stunning rooms, like the Fireside and Harborview, as well as its flexibility in customizing packages to suit individual needs. Overall, The Boat Club comes highly recommended for its seamless coordination, beautiful location, and dedicated team that goes above and beyond to create perfect wedding celebrations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Boat Club is praised for its exceptional service, beautiful Lake Superior setting, and delicious food, with multiple reviewers highlighting Bella's responsiveness and attentiveness in making their wedding experiences memorable. The staff's professionalism and helpfulness, especially in accommodating last-minute changes and handling unexpected situations like a fire alarm, were highly appreciated. Reviewers commend the venue for its stunning rooms, like the Fireside and Harborview, as well as its flexibility in customizing packages to suit individual needs. Overall, The Boat Club comes highly recommended for its seamless coordination, beautiful location, and dedicated team that goes above and beyond to create perfect wedding celebrations.

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Erin R. Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue for Intimate Wedding Experience

Bella and the staff at The Boat Club truly went above and beyond in helping us plan our small wedding ceremony and reception in a short amount of time. The August Fitger Room was a beautiful space, with plenty of room for our guests to mingle. We had both ceremony and reception in the same room and it worked so perfectly with the plans we had envisioned.
The food is truly astounding and delicious. We highly recommend the Stuffed Mushroom Caps as an appetizer! The service and bar staff were very attentive and quick to put out more food when needed, and there was hardly ever a line at the bar for beverages. They even accommodated a last-minute change request for the hosted bar in the middle of the event.
Our guests had a wonderful experience, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention paid to our special day!
Emily
Emily A. Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Staff, Excellent Food

Bella met with me as often as I needed to go over details and answer my questions. She worked with me to figure out how to make the menu best suit our needs and offered suggestions to solve certain problems we might run into. The staff on the night of our wedding was absolutely wonderful, and they served our every need! When my husband and I were away taking pictures, they put together plates of food for us and set them aside before they ran out. The prime rib carving station was absolutely delectable. Thank you so much to this venue for helping us to create this wonderful experience and memorable wedding day.
Julia
Julia H. Sent on 09/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!

When planning a wedding, a lot of time, thought, and attention to detail go into the event. Bella and the rest of The Boat Club team not only helped us throughout each step of the process, but truly went above and beyond. They cared as much as we did about our special day and they made the experience truly perfect. Bella was incredibly thoughtful, caring, and responsive. She went above and beyond and helped us in ways we didn't know we needed. I cannot put into words what a truly remarkable experience we had, but please note that if you are looking to be married in a beautiful location with a dedicated team to make your dreams come true, The Boat Club is your venue.

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