Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Omaha Restaurant - Omaha, NE

Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Omaha
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Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Omaha

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Address:
345 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102

Neighborhood:
Midtown

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Omaha Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.rickscafeboatyard.com/Omaha/home.html
Phone: (402) 345-4545
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm We do not take reservations for outside dining during summer hours.
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Executive Chef: Chef David Bordelon
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Rick's Cafe Boatyard "Summer Wind" party room enables you to experience the uniquely different atmosphere of Rick's in complete privacy. Highlighting this room is the beautiful balcony, overlooking the Mighty MO! Wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners graduations, business meetings, reunions, or family parties. Buffet's, sit down dinners or appetizer parties. We specialize in accommodating any special occasions. We insist that each event be treated with care and attention that will ensure the outcome will not only meet, but exceed your expectations.
Entertainment: We offer live bands during the summer on Wednesday through Saturday and during winter hours, Friday and Saturday nights only. We like to offer all varieties of music.

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Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: We provide parking up to 500 cars.

A word from Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Omaha

Rick's Cafe Boatyard is a water front restaurant offering its guests a panoramic view of the Missouri River in Omaha. Rick's offers ample, but intimate seating both inside and out, and an extensive menu of fresh hand prepared meals offered daily. Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers its guests lunch,… dinner and a complete banquet facility. Our guests may dine inside in a beautiful, wide open, high ceiling dining room, or outside with a breathtaking view of the Missouri river.!Continued

Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Omaha

3.9

92 $30 and under restaurant

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89 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

89 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(54)
great for outdoor dining(40)
special occasion(34)

romantic(27)
good for groups(26)
great for lunch(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (89)

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Tenderloin was mostly breading.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Tenderloin was mostly breading. Blackened chicken was too spicy. They replaced the chicken on the same greens, therefore, the spice was left on all of the salad. Finally, the manager got me a new salad and gave us a free desert. Will not go back."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our server let us know he

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Our server let us know he was still training. My friend's salmon was clearly undercooked but he kept assuring us it was fibe instead of offering to take it back. Other tables got bread with their food while we did not. If one is going to drink beer, plan on drinking out of the bottle or, if you ask, they will bring you a small drinking glass. Plates were cracked and/or chipped. Prices were a bit steep. Other than that, the food was very good, the view was lovely (for the midwest), the irish whiskey was wonderful, and the mudd pie was huge! We will go again however at those prices it will have to be a special occasion."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best for evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a wonderful spot for dining! It is a little bit too elegant for a quick lunch, though. My co-workers and I went at lunch and time flew by until we had to hurry back to work. I think we'll try evening fare next time."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was my first time using

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was my first time using Open Table and it worked out great. I reserved a table for 10 for Easter, got the time I wanted, had to modify it twice, and the table was waiting for us right on time. Thanks!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Service was great, food was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was great, food was ok, portions a little small. Overall a good experience for easter dinner."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Won't be back!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our reservation was at 11 we ordered right away and it took 1 hour and 15 minutes to get our food. We frequent Rick's but never again on a holiday. I don't understand as it was busy not that."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Two birthdays on one day

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"It was my husbands and I birthdays, so we wanted something we've never tried..Ricks. The calamari was the best I've ever had. The oyster shooters were tasty as well"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

when I ordered an oyster shooter,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2006

Dined on 04/02/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"when I ordered an oyster shooter, the waiter made a comment about not liking oyster shooters... oddly I was ordering it for my self and not him."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2006

Special Features: great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fun restaurant with lively

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Fun restaurant with lively music and ambiance. Definitely not a romantic, quite spot but very enjoyable for the music and bar. Enjoyed the shrimp and lobster."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice upscale place with a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice upscale place with a river view. Great overall feeling of open space inside and outside tables for nice evenings. Seafood heavy menu-which I liked being a big fan of seafood. A little pricey for the Omaha market-our total with appetizer, entree, desserts, ice tea, one beer, and two after dinner coffees was over $130. Save this one for a special occasion."