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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.7 (7458)
$30 and under
Seafood
4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 146 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 7,458 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

    Seafood

  • Indiana

    Most Booked

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Seafood

  • Indianapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." Guests frequently praise the "beautiful view" and vibrant atmosphere. Servers like Lauren, David, and Destiny are often noted for their "attentive" service. The outdoor seating by the water enhances the ambiance, making it "a favorite spot" for special occasions.
7,458 Reviews

  1. Jo

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server did the best she could and truly hustled! It took a long time to get our drinks and meals. The restaurant was unexpectedly slammed and part of the staff was at some event. All in all it was a great celebration event for family member’s birthday.

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  2. Signe

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion. Good food, varied wine selections, attentive service.

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  3. Dorothy

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting on the covered deck, with a refreshing breeze off the water, is all part of the magic at Rick's. The menu offers a good range of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Perfect for a lazy lunch, Sunday brunch, or a special celebration (free key lime pie for birthday girls). One of may favorite places in Indianapolis!

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  4. Genesis

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here for an anniversary and had a great time! The food was great as was the service. The view was super cool too.

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  5. Dionne

    Indiana7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The remodeling of the restaurant is excellent. Updates have really added to the experience. However the food/drink menu remains to be a disappointment. They need more non-seafood options and they need a lunch menu. Many of the options on menu were removed or not up to prior standards especially Rico's Dip. (not the same at all). My drink was so full of ice that it melted quickly and totally diluted the drink. Prices do not warrant what is served.

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  6. Marie

    Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was enjoyable. Great food, attention to details and service.

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  7. Linda VIP

    Indiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The last couple of times I’ve dined there the food was not up to par. A month ago our party ordered the smoked pork chops & they were over cooked so sent them back & last night I ordered the grouper fingers & they were over done. I only ate one of them but didn’t want to complain to our server so I just didn’t eat them. I think if the batter was a lighter batter they would be better. Rick’s is always crowded so I don’t know if they are fixing food too fast or what might be going on but Rick’s is a gem & I hate to see the food go down hill. Also they changed their menu recently & I was disappointed when I saw the braised short rib dinner changed to mashed potatoes & green beans instead of the Parmesan risotto & carrots which were awesome! I would like to see lobster rolls on the dinner menu

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  8. Haley

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lonnie was our waiter and he was great!! Very patient as one of our guests was running a bit late, did not hover over us or pressure us to order before she arrived. He was friendly, engaging and smiled the whole time. The food came out very quickly, was hot, and delicious! The complimentary birthday key lime pie was FIRE. We will be back!!

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  9. Dana

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, as always! Good food, Tate was a great server.

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  10. Connor VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my family to celebrate my mother's birthday. I've been once before and was served 3(!) drink each subsequent trying to replace the last as they all had a dead bed/fly inside of them because of the uncovered mixers. This time we went for lunch. Food is bland, nothing was noteworthy. My table was accidently served a crab cake app (the kitchen made a mistake) by the time my table realized it my kids had eaten some of the dish. I was then charged for the crab cakes and given 50% off the mistaken app. Our server was good but come on... Poor standards by management. You can't ask customers to pay for dishes they didn't order. Go for the drinks and ambience (15/10 if you like patios with a lakeside view) and skip the overpriced thrown together food.

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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 7458 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 146 times today
Google Map for Rick's Cafe Boatyard

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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