Shuttered Walnut Creek restaurant may reopen as larger dining spot

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The former Walnut Creek Yacht Club restaurant, which has been closed, is poised to reopen as a larger dining establishment if the owner's plans for a wide-ranging redevelopment of the property are approved by the city. Ghaben Inc., a family-run restaurant company, is proposing to expand and revamp the 1555 Bonanza St. location.

Why it matters

The potential reopening of the former Yacht Club location highlights the evolving dining landscape in Walnut Creek, which has seen the arrival of diverse restaurant concepts catering to the city's changing demographics and dining preferences.

The details

Ghaben Inc. is seeking city approval to redevelop the former Yacht Club property at 1555 Bonanza St. into a larger dining establishment. The company, a family-run restaurant business, aims to expand and revamp the shuttered location.

• The Walnut Creek Yacht Club restaurant has been closed.

What’s next

The city will need to approve Ghaben Inc.'s redevelopment plans for the former Yacht Club location before the company can move forward with its plans to reopen the site as a larger dining establishment.