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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6
4.6
7222 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 47 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 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 7,222 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

7,222 Reviews
  1. Regina

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Dionne

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Sherry

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Robert

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  5. Rick

    Indiana

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  6. Bill

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I must admit I was disappointed by where we were seated tonight on an anniversary event for my family. We had six people but were seated at a table for 8 right by a door to outside patrons. That door was constantly opening and closing during our entire dinner with cold air coming in. There were times the door stayed open for lengthy amounts of time. We asked for a different table and were offered packing six people into a small booth. What is crazy about this was we were seated at the exact table 2 years ago and we asked to move again and was denied. I’ll admit after years of dining here I’ll have to find a different spot so we can enjoy our dinner. When you pay over $100 for a meal you should enjoy the atmosphere and experience. Our waiter was great and if not for him doing a good job we would have probably left. I never submit bad reviews but this time I had to get a msg to you and your restaurant management. That was theeee worst spot you can possibly seat anyone in that restaurant.

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  7. Eric

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine there!! Edith was amazing!!

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  8. beth

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We planned this birthday dinner for a 9 year old. This was the restaurant that her parents celebrated the news that they were expecting a baby. The girls were thrilled and called the restaurant a " fancy" place. Loved all the decorations. We were seated right away and the server was just delightful. Made note of the birthday. Food arrived timely and was delicious. Excellent night,

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  9. Wanda

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Rick’s Boatyard!! The new renovation’s and new Christmas Decorations are beautiful! The food and staff were delightful!!

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  10. Robert

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Her express was good but not exceptional number one. They ran out of soup. The food was very good though we will be back.

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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 7222 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 47 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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