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Detroit Digest: The Polish Yacht Club, a Hidden Treasure Still Sailing After More than 100 Years

Before downtown and Midtown gave birth to a cluster of new restaurants and bars, some of Detroit's best destinations were hidden gems off the beaten path.

After more than a century, the Polish Yacht Club, aka The Ivanhoe, is still one of those gems. Drive past empty fields and worn homes on a residential stretch of Joseph Campau in Detroit, about six blocks south of I-94, and you’ll stumble upon the restaurant-bar housed in a big red-brick structure with a flat roof -- almost like a little home on the prairie. Despite its name, it's landlocked, with no yachts to be seen.

Inside, there’s a hand-carved marble bar with a dark wood top, and dining rooms with little lamps on the tables and a menu full of comfort food: Kielbasa, pierogi, potato pancakes, fried shrimp, frog legs, creamy cole slaw and the house favorite, fish and chips, with a choice of walleye, perch or catfish. 

Detroit DIgest host Carlos Parisi recently stopped by and worked his way through the tasty menu.

►  Polish Yacht Club , 5249 Jos. Campau, ( 313) 925-5335 . Limited Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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The Ponus Harbor Grille

The Ponus Harbor Grille features a varied menu in a waterfront setting.

Diners can enjoy our air conditioned lounge or al fresco on our waterfront deck.

We also offer a range of catering options in our banquet hall. 

Our menus vary with seasonal specialties.   Members, please check your email for the latest menu.

Monday – ​ Closed

Tuesday – Closed

Wednesday –Closed

Thursday – 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday – 4:00pm – 11:00pm

Saturday – 12:00pm – 11:00pm

Sunday – 12:00pm – 9:00pm*

Kitchen Hours

Monday – Closed

Wednesday – Closed

Thursday – 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Friday – 4:00 pm – 9:00pm

Saturday – 12 :00pm – 9 :0 0pm

Sunday –12 :00pm – 8 :0 0pm

 MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO BYO FOOD WHEN KITCHEN IS CLOSED.

HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR SPECIAL/CLUB EVENTS.

To Our Valued Patrons

 Ponus Yacht Club is a Members-Only organization and is 

Closed to the Public

Guests are welcome when accompanied by a member.

Reciprocal Yacht Club members are welcome with identification.

• Ivanhoe Cafe - Polish Yacht Club

• San Francisco, CA
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The perch and coleslaw were very good. However, the pierogis tasted and looked like frozen and store bought. The potato pancakes were overcooked on the outside and raw and mushy in the middle.  The kielbasa was overcooked too.  The soup was very salty. We went with a group and they would only charge by the number of plates of food they brought to each table.  So, our $17 perch dinner ended up costing each of us $28.   The outside of the building had bare plywood over the windows and the inside was very rough looking. I don't know how it passes inspection. Definitely not worth going! I don't know why Yelp has me living in California. I am from Michigan!

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• Livonia, MI
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Dan and I finally made it to Ivanhoe's!! Kielbasa ,  pierogie, potato pancakes, cole slaw, perch, pickles, peppers and polish beer. Happy, happy Good Friday to us!

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I was just recently introduced to the fact that this place exists.  I was shocked as to where it is.  It's the ghetto people.  It's a mecca inside the ghetto.  It's well lit, and there's parking.  The area directly around it isn't that bad.  It's getting cleaned up.  So it's worth a little trip just to experience this gem. It's an old building that normally you'd probably ignore.  One you get inside you realize, this place is ancient and a taste of old Detroit for sure.   The service is old school.  Very pleasant and nice, not uppity....just quaint.   The building is decrepit in many ways.  The ceiling is peeling.  The pain is old.  The carpet is old.  The tables are old and rickety, and the chairs are old and rickety.  It's wonderful.  It has SO MUCH CHARM!     The food?  Well, it's not the best ever.  But it's dang good.  I ordered the perch.  Have I had better?  Yes.  There's a few places around that may have better perch.  But not many.  It's quite good and decent.   You get served a huge bowl of cole slaw with your meal along with some pickles and peppers.   What a unique touch that is.   The slaw is pretty good too. My girl ordered some polish stuff.  She had pierogis (limited choices of flavors), and some kielbasa .  The pierogis did not taste homemade, and the kielbasa tasted like packaged.   However, it was ok.  It wasn't terrible or anything.     At the end we got some cute little tea cakes as desert.   It was nice evening dinner and a cool experience.   For polish food, I'd always opt for Hamtramck to get authentic polish.  This was not.   That's my worst complaint.   We may go back....you never know.   I wouldn't say no to this place.  We left full and the food tasted good.

• Royal Oak, MI
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This place is only open for dinner on Friday and you better get there by 7.  A study in century old architecture - if you look closely you'll notice the triangle shaped outlets in the wall that went out about 80 years ago.  You can't help but root for an old school classic like the PYC.  The food and service are superb.  On the wall are some outstanding photographs of local and national celebrities who've been there.  I've had perch, walleye and kielbasa - all terrific.  If I had lunch there - i wouldn't go back to work!  :)

• Ann Arbor, MI
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The City of Detroit continues to amaze me with unique gems standing proudly amid areas of massive destruction and desolation. The Ivanhoe Cafe, known locally as the "Polish Yacht Club" or "PYC", is one of those gems that has served hearty Polish food and fresh Lake Perch on the same corner for more than a CENTURY!  Think about it...In 1909, the last year the US government minted Indian pennies, PYC opened its doors on this very corner in what was a working class neighborhood of Polish and other ethnic immigrants on the City's near East side.   Today, this neighborhood  is in shambles with countless vacant lots where houses once stood but have gone through the sad progression of being abandoned, condemned and subsequently razed in an effort to erase the blight.  To be completely honest, PYC sits in one of the roughest parts of the Motor City rivaled only by the Brightmoor section of the City's West side. However, once inside this 2-story red brick structure, you've remarkably entered another world.  Frequented by white-collared regulars from downtown office buildings just a mile and a half away, lunching in this restaurant/bar feels more like dining in someone's home.  Pictures of many of Detroit's famous adorn the walls and the array of table lamps give the dining room a soft glow. You gotta love the complimentary tomatoes, peppers and delicious creamy cole slaw that were promptly delivered to our table. We also enjoyed a coffee cup full of hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup and an appetizer of locally made pan-fried Kielbasa ...a fantastic start! For lunch, I chose the house specialty...the fresh Lake Perch Sandwich served on a lightly grilled bun with lettuce, tomato and rough-cut fries.  No frozen fish here Jack. This is the real thing...an outstanding sandwich with the freshest and tastiest small Lake Erie perch fillets that I've had in Motown. By the way, remember to toss the door man a few bucks to watch your ride while you are inside enjoying lunch.  You don't want to be worrying about losing your wheels while you are dining on Pierogis. Highly recommended!  5 big stars for the overall experience.

• South Windsor, CT
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First off,  a guy watches the cars outside so that feels good.  This place is a treasure that has stood the test of time.  The pierogi and kielbasa were wonderful.  The staff and patrons were extremely friendly and easy to talk to.  I know the schedule is difficult,  but try to make it over here and give this place a shot.  Also,  they take credit cards unlike some of these types of places.

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I tried to go to this place once before, but when I got there it was closed for no apparent reason. (It was lunchtime on a Thursday.) I recently tried again, and made sure to call ahead to confirm they'd be open. So glad I did!! Yep, the neighborhood is, shall we say, less than optimal. In fact, "particularly desolate" is not an understatement. So what? They've managed to survive over 100 years in the same location. You have to respect that. Besides, once you step inside, you forget that you're surrounded by empty lots and burned out buildings. You feel like you're at grandma's house, complete with a zillion pictures on the walls and Detroit memorabilia. Every table gets a large bowl of coleslaw and a plate of pickles and peppers. We also had chicken noodle soup. It was clearly "clear out the pasta bin day," because the soup had 5 or 6 different shapes of pasta in it, as well as healthy bits of chicken and vegetables. Loved, loved, loved it. I could have eaten soup, coleslaw and pickles and left happy. But (of course) I kept going. I ordered the polish sliders -- kielbasa , sauerkraut and cheese on slider buns with fries. The kraut was delicious. I don't know if they make their kielbasa , but if they don't they buy it from someone who does. I also played "swap bites" with my other two dining companions. One had pierogi and kielbasa (very good), and the other had a reuben sandwich. The corned beef on the reuben had a different taste.   It was quite good, just not what you usually get. I suspect that  they brine their own beef brisket. This place is DEFINITELY worth the trip. The true gems in Detroit are few, and this is one of them. Make sure you tip the guy  who watches your car!

• Royal Oak Charter Township, MI
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I stumbled upon this place randomly while searching for Polish restaurants outside of the Hamtramck area. They have extremely limited hours (which is a bummer) but I was finally able to make it on a Friday with a group of 5. After reading the reviews, I was pretty excited to try the food. As many reviewers mentioned, the look and feel of the restaurant was pretty unique. Basically, you feel like you're going to eat with a big family at your grandmother's house. It's an old building filled with pictures of members and random beer signs. All signs for common/readily available "domestics" (lame). They have a bunch of sides served prior to eating including cole slaw and pickles. Most of the dinner entrees were priced mid-range with a few dishes less than $10. I ended up getting the kielbasa and pierogies. I also had a chance to try the perch. I've...had better at many other places. Nothing really stood out about the food on any level. Bland, mediocre, and uninspired are all things that come to mind. Tipping for the guy standing around outside was taken care of by one of the guys in our group. Most of the area was pretty run down so it seemed like it would be a good idea.

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There are no reviews because the people who go here do not want you to know this place is on the planet.    Hundreds of celeb photos on the walls from the last 50 or 60 years and most signed by the visiting celeb.  Basic Polish with a great kielbasa starter, great fish either lunch or dinner, and good drinks.   A bar so old you can see a drain trough at the base of the bar for snowy boots or your imagination.....Remember...you only rent beer, you never own it.....This place is tough to find for a reason.   And when you leave, give the guy watching your car a few bucks and your thanks....Very limited hours and days...........great story....best part..they call it the Polish Yacht Club

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Ivanhoe Cafe - Polish Yacht Club Menu

Classic Burger

Liversausage

Stacked ham, polish reuben, ivanhoe reuben, fajita pita.

Grilled Cheese

Gr. ham & swiss, gr. chicken breast, chicken club.

Turkey Reuben

Turkey burger.

Grilled Kielbasa

Chicken strips, house french fries, seasoned french fries, home fries (home made), seasoned fries, onion rings, cup of soup, bowl of soup, chicken greek.

Rainbow Trout

From crispy classics to bold, savory creations, elevate your experience with our irresistible selection of appetizers.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Spinach, artichoke hearts and three cheeses, Parmesan, Romano and Mozzarella, blended together in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Served with nachos.

ONION PETALS

Battered onion slices with a gourmet bistro sauce for dipping.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

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POTATO SKINS

A healthy portion of skins topped with bacon pieces and melted Cheddar cheese. Served with sour cream.

FRIED CALAMARI

Served with marinara sauce and hot pepper rings.

TUSCAN CALAMARI

Fried calamari tossed with banana peppers in a garlic butter and white wine sauce.

STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS

With seafood stuffing and topped with provolone cheese.

APPETIZERS COMBO

Two Potato Skins, Two Fried Mozzarella, Two Buffalo Wings, Two Chicken Tenders and Onion Petals.

FRIED MOZZARELLA

Imported Mozzarella cheese sliced and breaded lightly with herbs golden browned and served with marinara sauce.

CHICKEN TENDERS

Natural chicken breast tenderloins deep fried served with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Buffalo Style Available.

CHICKEN WINGS

Buffalo, Plain, BBQ, Tangy BBQ, Asian Ginger, Garlic Parmesan, Honey Mustard or Thai Sweet Chili.

PHILLY STEAK EGG ROLLS

Shaved Steak, Onions & Cheese in an egg roll.

Deli Sandwiches

Your choice of Bulky Roll, Pumpernickel, Rye, Wheat, White Bread or Wrap. Served with French fries and a pickle spear.

Roast Beef, Corned Beef, Ham, Turkey, Tuna or BLT

Sandwich Specials

Served with French fries and a pickle spear. Add a slice of Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone or American

ALICE'S CLUB SANDWICHES

Triple deckers, triple delicious/ Your choice of Ham, Turkey, or Roast Beef combined with bacon, lettuce and tomato.

ALICE'S BURGER

More than a quarter pound of choice ground beef served with lettuce and tomato.

TURKE Y OR VEGGIE BURGER

Served with avocado, lettuce and tomato.

PHILLY STEAK SANDWICH

Philly style with mountains of thinly sliced steak topped with melted cheese and fried onions. Served on a grinder roll.

REUBEN GRILL

Corned beef piled high and topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing and then grilled.

GRILLED PASTRAMI & SWISS

Served on rye bread.

TUNA CHEESE MELT

Tuna salad topped with tomato, melted cheese and served grilled on the bread of your choice.

CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH

A broiled boneless breast of chicken topped with honey mustard sauce and served on a bulky roll with lettuce and tomato.

CHICKEN SALAD WRAP

With cranberries, walnuts, lettuce and tomato.

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

Tenders tossed with bleu cheese dressing with lettuce and tomatoes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WRAP

Avocado, bacon, cheese, bistro sauce.

Served with Garlic Bread

GRILLED OR CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Plain or Buffalo

CAESAR SALAD

ADD CHICKEN, SHRIMP OR STEAK

Served with Garlic Bread & Choice of Soup or Side Salad

FRESH VEAL PARMIGIANA & SPAGHETTI

A veal cutlet breaded served on a bed of spaghetti with marinara sauce.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

A chicken breast breaded served on a bed of spaghetti with marinara sauce.

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE

An old time favorite.

CHEESE RAVIOLI

Topped with marinara and provolone cheese.

MUSSELS MARINARA OVER PASTA

HANKS 10'' PIZZAS

Ten inch pizza with eight slices, Hank's Original Recipe since 1960.

CHEESE PIZZA

Our own pizza dough topped with plenty of Cheddar.

VEGGIE PIZZA

Green peppers, onions, broccoli, black olives and mushrooms.

ALICE'S SPECIAL

The works load down this pizza for a hearty mix of flavors.

CREATE YOUR OWN PIZZA

Pepperoni, Bacon, Hamburger, Meatball, Sausage, Onions, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Broccoli, Anchovies and Mushrooms.

Served with starch and choice of soup or side salad.

HALF ROASTED HERB CHICKEN

Hand rubbed juicy slow roasted chicken served with cranberry sauce.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Extra crispy breading tender juicy chicken.

CHICKEN MARSALA

Tender chicken sauteed with garlic and mushrooms. Tossed in a marsala wine sauce.

TURKEY DINNER

Our own sliced white turkey meat served with herb stuffing and topped with gravy. A traditional favorite with our real mashed potatoes.

BAKED STUFFED SHRIMP

Four jumbo shrimp filled with our seafood and walnut stuffing and golden browned.

GRILLED SALMON

Fresh salmon served cajun, bourbon glazed, teriyaki, cedar or with a brown sugar rub.

BAKED SCROD

Filet of scrod topped with cracker crumbs and walnut topping.

BAY SCALLOPS

Choose to have them prepared baked or fried.

FRIED CLAM STRIPS

Dipped in a batter and fried crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

FISH & CHIPS

A generous portion of boneless cod fish filet served with French fries. A New England Tradition

FISHERMAN'S PLATTER

A combination of fresh fish, clam strips, bay scallops and fantail shrimp dipped in a light batter and deep fried. Served with tartar or cocktail sauce.

BEEF & PORK

PRIME RIB AU JUS

Prime rib a cut above the rest. Rare, medium or well done, select your preference and we'll do our best to serve it up with style. Sorry, it's only available Friday and Saturday 4-9 pm.

NY BONELESS SIRLOIN

All 14 oz. of our black Angus sirloin steak broiled to your liking.

YANKEE POT ROAST DINNER

A great choice served with our real mashed potatoes.

GRILLED BONELESS PORK CHOPS

Center cut chops served with applesauce.

ELMHURST COUNTRY CLUB

The dining options at Elmhurst are varied, innovative, and always perfectly prepared. We offer 5 distinctive dining venues that allow you to relax with friends for everything from a fine dining celebration to a casual burger on the patio. Best of all, every seat in the clubhouse has a beautiful view of the 18th fairway and the stunning mountainous backdrop that transforms with vibrant colors during the fall.

Main Dining Room

Our dining room offers a more formal setting for a great meal and conversation with friends. The dining room is anchored by a massive stone fireplace that brings a relaxing ambiance and old-world charm.

Lower Sand Trap

The lower sand trap is a popular gathering place for golfers and those looking for a more casual dining experience. The center “trap” is a 25-person bar that is surrounded by multiple tables for full-menu service. Two large screen TVs allow you to stay in touch with the leaderboard or catch the score for your favorite team.

Outdoor Patio

The outdoor patio is one of the most beautiful and relaxing dining venues in Northeast Pennsylvania. You can watch the golfers approach the 18th green while you enjoy a cocktail and full menu service by our attentive staff. It is very common to hear cheers from the crowd as you make a great put or approach shot.

Our ballroom offers an elegant space for larger parties, tournament meals, and private events. It features access to a beautiful sitting area with a large fireplace and outdoor access to a covered patio.

The Stag Bar is a popular choice for post-golf gatherings, enjoyable lunches, and at-the-turn snacks. Members can share stories while they grab a refreshing cocktail, glass of wine, or cold beer. The entire food menu is available for service in the bar.

Our History

Founded in 1909

The Ivanhoe Cafe was founded in 1909 by Stanislaus Grendzinski who had eight children, one who was named Agnes.  Agnes married Stanley Sienkiewicz in 1927 and ran the bar for 60 years. Big John Sobczak took over the helm in 1987 and is now owned by his wife, Lucille and is managed by their daughter, Patti Galen.  Still in the original building on Jos Campau and Frederick The building bears the Grendzinski name. In what remains of the old Poletown neighborhood, this small working class bar with great food prepared with all fresh ingredients, modest prices and excellent service is a Detroit institution that has defied the odds.

You’ll always find fresh flowers on the tables and a wonderful old time neighborhood atmosphere.  Some photos of recognizable people hang on the walls of the Ivanhoe include Sonny Eliot the weatherman, Phyliss Diller, Dick Purtan, Ray Lane, Xavier Hollander and others.  Have they been there?  Maybe!

The Polish Yacht Club, which is part of the Ivanhoe’s heritage, was founded in 1961. “Big John” Sobczak who passed away in 1994, was the force behind the Polish Yacht Club, which was formed to provide some of the “regulars” with a reason to attend monthly meetings at the bar.  You don’t need a boat to be a member, though.  At one time during its existence members once asked the Detroit City Council to dig a canal from the Detroit River to the Ivanhoe so they could have dockage space near the bar.

The tongue in cheek group is  “dedicated to clear sailing for good deeds”  and conducts fund raisers for local charities.

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Bill Galen passed away suddenly Monday, December 12th.

The restaurant will be open this tuesday dec 20th through friday, dec 23rd.,   then closed until january 10th.    please check back for further updated hours..

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