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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6
4.6
7290 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
  • 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 7,290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and an "amazing atmosphere." The menu boasts diverse options from seafood to steaks, and the service is consistently "excellent." Guests praise the waterfront views, perfect for celebrating special occasions. Seasonal decorations and renovations enhance the inviting ambiance.

7,290 Reviews

  1. Harmony

    VIP

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Adriana was awesome. She was polite and attentive. Never had to ask for a drink refill and she came by to clear and collect plates often. She even asked us how we wanted to space out our meal and how we would like our dishes to be brought out. She was are and hope we see her more.

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  2. Tom

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome, great service, overall 5 stars for sure!

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  3. Beth

    VIP

    Indiana

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super great service. Food was very good. Reasonably priced. Great family fun!

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  4. Tom

    St. Louis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, we always love coming here.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday and had the most wonderful time. Was an exceptional experience at Rick’s Café boatyard.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a perfect evening for a birthday dinner party with friends. Beautiful ambience, tasty food and good service

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Misty, our server, was awesome. We had a pleasant meal because of her sense of humor and anticipation of our needs.

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  8. Dave

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    8 oz Filet was excellent. Fisherman's Platter was very good.

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  9. Dennis

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was packed and we still received our food quickly and hot! We sat on the second floor for the first time and it was a bit noisy, but it was ok. Rick’s is always our go to spot.

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  10. Ryan

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Intially seated upstairs which was very load and not relaxing at all. Requested to be moved and were seated outside in enclosed area which was much better. Was able to enjoy evening at this point.

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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 7290 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 80 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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