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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6
4.6
7206 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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.

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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 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 7,206 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 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.

7,206 Reviews

  1. Lynn

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp cocktail was excellent. Sticky ribs and pork chops were very good.

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  2. howard

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always my favorite when I visit Indy! You will like it!

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  3. Irma

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always on point. The management, hostess, and our waiter Alex were very attentive to us.

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  4. Nora

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the Sunday brunch menu. Each of us had something different which were all great. Only negative, the Mimosas were 95% orange juice and very little sparkling wine. We actually brought a bottle of sparkling wine to add to our drinks.

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  5. Milagros

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was wonderful. I had a shrimp scampi and OMG was it delicious

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  6. Laura

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got right to our table. The Thanksgiving dinner was tremendous! Wonderful waiter, Alex. We had such a nice holiday experience

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  7. Seab

    Indiana

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was Thanksgiving dinner for us. Rick's was packed to the rafters , and they even brought in heaters to put their decks to use. Even so, they added Thanksgiving fare to their Full regular fare, seafood at the core. Massive adds to staff to rise to the occasion. My wife and I went traditional, but virtually everyone was served within half an hour. All was good with the sole exception of being a few items being oversalted. Last few bites still hot!I I've been a fairly regular patron over a lot of twars, never disappointed , but this was over the top!!

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  8. Patrick

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Glad the restaurant was busy, but as a result felt people were on top of each other at tables. Enjoyed the food.

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  9. Leslee

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Thanksgiving experience. Our server Alexis was fantastic!

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  10. Edy

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff definitely made this experience wonderful. They were all working so hard on Thanksgiving Day, but everyone was so pleasant and upbeat. Service was truly outstanding. Food was delicious. We were seated in the covered porch area, and the overhead heating was a little uneven (half the table was toasty, half chilly) but that wasn't even too bad. Definitely 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 4.6 stars by 7206 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 45 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
  • 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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