Crews Cup - long waits?

[japanese maple]

Thinking ahead. We have a 5:30 arrival time at airport. Assuming we land on time, we should get to Boardwalk between 7:00 and 7:30 (maybe sooner if quick to get bags, no traffic). After settling in room we thought we'd go to Crews Cup for a drink and something to eat.

That's walk up only, right? On a Tuesday night, if we get on list around 8:30 are we looking at a long wait?

I know no one can predict future, just looking for past experience. Thanks!

 

[Robber Baron]

Definitely yes, or no.

We never had a problem when getting there at 5:00 or so.

It's a popular spot around dinner time for people having a drink while waiting for a Yachtsman's table, and, people that don't have dinner ADR's anywhere looking for somewhere to eat.

When we've been there around 7:00 - 8:00 it seems there's always a line.

 

[japanese maple]

Definitely yes, or no.

We never had a problem when getting there at 5:00 or so.

It's a popular spot around dinner time for people having a drink while waiting for a Yachtsman's table, and, people that don't have dinner ADR's anywhere looking for somewhere to eat.

When we've been there around 7:00 - 8:00 it seems there's always a line.

Thanks!

5 we may still be in the air.

We will see how bad it is around 8 or so. I'm sure we can find somewhere to go! No parks tickets that day.

 

[snacks]

I agree with @Robber Baron. If we get there early no problem. They start serving food at 5:00. By 5:30, getting a spot is hit or miss until 10:00 when they stop serving food. If all of the tables are taken you can stand to the side and wait for someone to leave, but there is often a group of others doing the same. Usually the people waiting are in an orderly line taking available tables in turn. It can take a while, especially if you need space for more than two people. We avoid going there very hungry if we aren't going to get there before it gets busy.

 

[japanese maple]

Sounds like we'll skip. Thanks!

 

[jemtx]

What about the lounge at Ale & Compass. They serve some food there.

 

[japanese maple]

What about the lounge at Ale & Compass. They serve some food there.

That's an idea! I was also thinking maybe Swan, Dolphin or Swan Reserve would have lounges.

 

[jemtx]

Martha’s Vineyard is at Beach Club. I think they serve a few food items. I don’t think it’s as busy, but not sure if it’s very good. I’ve never been there or see to many reviews.

 

[LoveDaisy]

That's an idea! I was also thinking maybe Swan, Dolphin or Swan Reserve would have lounges.

My experience with lounges at the swolphin is they are crowded if they are hosting a conference, if not they have been easy to get a seat. I have also had good luck getting a seat at the bar at flying fish, they serve the full dinner menu at the bar.

 

[BuzzLightyearDad]

Interesting. I’ve never had a problem getting a table at CC. But I agree that you should target those 3 lounges — CC, MV, and A&C Lounge. All 3 have pretty good menus for food and all are pretty close to each other. The 2 at Yacht Club have a great atmosphere as well. Martha’s is so in need of a total refurb it’s comical at this point.

At Boardwalk, Abracadabra bar used to have a really nice food selection but we are not fans of the current iteration. Flying Fish bar is on my short list for our Boardwalk trip to try this June.

 

[Robber Baron]

We find Il Mulino is always a great option in that area.

 

[tinydancer312]

Bluezoo lounge has been good for us in the past. Never had to wait

 

[lovin'fl]

You could walk around and check Martha's, Crew's and Ale and Compass. We go to those often and usually get a table or bar seats without trouble. But we also tens to go between 4 and 6 ish. We also recently walked to Swan/Dolphin and sat at the Il Mulino bar (forget which one it's at) and had some food and drinks. That was pretty easy.

 

[buzzgirls&dad]

Between CC, A & C and MV you should be able to find a relatively short wait or none at all. It really depends on the time of year and if the YC is hosting a convention then all bets are off.