Rick's Cafe Boatyard

Name: Rick's Cafe Boatyard
Address: 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46254
Telephone: (317) 290-9300 ext. 1
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (7408)

$30 and under

Seafood

4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 131 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 7,408 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
4.6Ambience
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 "beautiful setting" with waterside views, making it a go-to spot for diners seeking a "vibrant and welcoming" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fresh seafood" and attentive service, particularly from standout servers like Destiny and Travis. The ambiance provides a "vacation feel," perfect for special occasions.

7,408 Reviews

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john
Indiana2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our food was great. We had a party of 6. Our table was small and a little cramped. Noise level was higher than we would have liked. Made it difficult to talk to people on each end.
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StephanieH VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There's not a bad seat in or out of the house at Rick's boatyard! It has a beautiful setting and there are so many nooks outside to enjoy a view of the lake and gorgeous sunsets! The food is great as well as the drinks! The patio does get loud when full, but the ambiance is so nice!
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Mindy39
Indiana21 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Too expensive for the quality of food they serve. Steak was overcooked not once but twice. Make sure you dine inside because there are nats outside in your food! Always busy, I'm not sure what the draw is.... We go back once a year just to see if things have changed.
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RodneyC
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great along with the service. This place sits right on the water which makes it a beautiful place to celebrate or just have a casual dinner.
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iamkde
Indiana41 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love the views and atmosphere. New facility updates are nice!!!
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Tosha VIP
Indiana20 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. I had the crab stuffed halibut. The service wasn't so great. Our server couldn't communicate to well. They were sold out of Catfish. We had been there since 630pm and he didn't come get our order until 730pm. By the time he came all the catfish was sold out so that was a bummer. He definitely needed more training.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was perfect! We had a waterview on the deck, exceptional service and the food was delish. We were there from out of town but would definitely go back if we found ourselves in this part of the country again!
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Rekna
Indiana5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Met up with family and had a wonderful time! Our food was good and the ambiance is E V E R Y T H I N G!
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JanL VIP
Indiana54 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect weather for outdoor porch. Great service and we enjoyed our lunch!
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OhtheGoodLife
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rick's Cafe Boatyard had been a staple in Indianapolis for years. The service, food and atmosphere are still great! I highly recommend!
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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 7408 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 131 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.ricksboatyard.com/
Phone number
(317) 290-9300 ext. 1

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Rick's Cafe Boatyard

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