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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6
4.6
7226 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (317) 290-9300 ext. 1
  • Website
    https://www.ricksboatyard.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 7,226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Indiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indiana

    Seafood

  • Indianapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers stunning waterfront views and a lively atmosphere, perfect for a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "delicious food," with many highlighting the scenic beauty of Eagle Creek. While some note noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains enjoyable and inviting.

7,226 Reviews

  1. Deb

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautifully decorated. Very good server. Calamari delicious. Entree shrimp with crab meat very good. Rice with it should have been something else. Maybe a good risotto. The downside was staff members constantly going in and out of the enclosed outer porch dining room, though there were no customers out there. The constant cold air on us was uncomfortable. It became miserable.

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  2. Lisa

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the live singing chorus. The holiday songs, along with the decor and atmosphere, made for a wonderful dining experience. The food was good too.

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  3. Robyn

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and atmosphere. Destiny was great.

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  4. London

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had ribeye and Alaskan king crab meat. So good! We got married here 7 years ago and love coming back on our anniversary. Wonderful place to get married. I’d choose getting married here every time! The only thing that I have negative to say is that it’s very loud and hard to talk. If you want a quiet dining experience I’d say pass. The energy is great tho!

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  5. Harmony

    VIP

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Rick's for any occasion. Our server, Fernando, was very polite and attentive. We also love the manager Adie!! She's always so friendly and has a smile on her face. We look forward to dining at Rick's whenever we can!

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  6. Regina

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I save Rick's Boatyard to celebrate something special. Today was Christmas with our neighbor. The food is always good. The restaurant always looks inviting. I do miss the fireplace. The servers are always helpful.

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  7. Dionne

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas decorations were beautiful and created such a warm environment. The renovations have really enhanced this restaurant's atmosphere. The main concern for me is the menu. There is no lunch menu. The previous lunch menu provided a wider variety of options. A nice place to eat but not a menu to match.

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  8. Sherry

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had our holiday/celebration lunch for work. Beautiful place. Food was excellent. Server was exceptional.

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  9. Robert

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jeff was just awesome. Had him a couple times in the last month just great.

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  10. Rick

    VIP

    Indiana

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening at Ricks!!! While AD was out for a well deserved break Johnathan gave us excellent service with Hanna as our server where we wanted for really nothing. She was always right there filling our water and bringing wine/beer for the table. Always a “do-over”

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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 4.6 stars by 7226 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    38th Street
  • Area
    Pike Township
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 11:00–22:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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