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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.7 (7430)
$30 and under
Seafood
4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 164 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Rick's Cafe Boatyard is a waterfront restaurant offering its guests a panoramic view of Eagle Creek Reservoir in Indianapolis. Rick's offers ample but intimate seating both inside and out; as well as an extensive menu of fresh hand prepared meals offered daily. Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers it's guests lunch, dinner and a complete banquet facility. Their guests dine inside a beautiful, wide-open, high-ceiling dining room, or outside with a breathtaking view of the water.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 290-9300 ext. 1
  • Website
    https://www.ricksboatyard.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254
  • Neighborhood
    Pike Township
  • Cross street
    38th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,430 people are saying

Rick's Cafe Boatyard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Seafood

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers a "fantastic" dining experience with delicious seafood, excellent service, and a beautiful lakeside view. The "wonderful" atmosphere is perfect for celebrations, and the outdoor seating provides a stunning sunset backdrop. While some dishes need improvement, the attentive staff and scenic setting make it an "enjoyable" choice.
7,430 Reviews

  1. Sharon VIP

    Central Kentucky15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food good as always. The noise level totally too loud!!Had to yell at table mates to hear each other. It was so loud in outdoor seating just sounded like a loud buzzing all around.

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  2. Julie

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice business lunch today. Food was very good.

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  3. James

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our anniversary, and we celebrated with lunch, as we had grandchildren coming in the evening. Beautiful view from our table, which is part of what is special at Rick's. The weather was lovely, and the breeze off the lake was perfect. Lonnie waited on us, and he did a great job, including recommending the perfect drink for my wife. We both had salads. Mine was the bleu cheese steak salad. The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare, and was a nice piece of beef.

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  4. Kindi VIP

    Chicago / Illinois53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the outdoor bar area! Great food & service!

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  5. REBECCA VIP

    Indiana3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had 7:15 reservations and did not get seated until almost 8:00. The whole check in area was chaotic and disorganized. They did not plan properly for a busy Father’s Day. Our waiter however was very good. They did also forget to put the toppings on the burger I ordered but was addressed quickly and tasted good

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  6. Katherine

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was not the best, but the server did a great job making everything right and our overall experience was good.

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  7. Evelyn

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an AMAZING experience on Father’s Day. Sadie was our server and she took great care of party of six. We celebrated my husband & son-n-love and they had a wonderful dinner & drinks.

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  8. Zachary

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was all excellent. Service was perfect, attentive without being annoying. They were very busy but overall service didn't suffer a bit.

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  9. Michael

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great atmosphere & staff! We had a child in a wheelchair & everyone was helpful and kind. We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. Mary

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated Fathers Day here and had a great time!

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FAQs

Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 290-9300 ext. 1.

Rick's Cafe Boatyard is rated 4.7 stars by 7430 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 164 times today
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4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

Additional information

  • Cross street
    38th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Pike Township
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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