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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6
4.6
7282 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 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 10:00–14:00 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
  • Location
    4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,282 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
  • 4.4Value

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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," a "beautiful location," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "great food," including standout dishes like "short ribs and risotto" and "bacon-wrapped scallops." It's a perfect spot for celebrations, boasting "fantastic views" and "friendly staff."

7,283 Reviews

  1. Jaia

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, can't wait to fo back in the summer

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  2. Letoya

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was able to get a booth quickly. Server was prompt and friendly.Food came out within 8-10 minutes of ordering. Food quality was good. Great experience!

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  3. Angela

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My over all experience was awesome and my server was great 😊

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  4. Damon

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentines dinner, wife ordered the Filet medium. Came rare, sent it back and it came back med rare. Decided to just have it comped and leave. They made it a third time and it STILL wasn’t cooked medium. Probably our last visit even though the manager was very accommodating.

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  5. Jennifer

    Unspecified

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good it was the service was very slow! Quite unusual for Ricks! I love the place and the wait staff was very friendly just very slow service!

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  6. SUE

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining experience at Rick's Boatyard Cafe. Our server was on top of everything, food was served quickly. Love all the options on the menu, something for everyone.

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  7. Nicole

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love that they decorate for holidays and really make things like Valentine’s Day feel extra special. Plus excellent service and amazing food!

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  8. Steven

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Valentine’s Day. Venue overbooked for the purpose of evening.

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  9. Mark

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We have dinned at Rick’s many many times and always enjoyed it. That being said tonight, Valentine’s Day 2025 was an awful experience. The service was great and the food good. However, management decided to open the banquet room up to accommodate more people and more $$$. The atmosphere was awful, think Golden Coral, and the noise level was unbearable. We are experienced dinners and typically enjoy the food and atmosphere at Rick’s. Atmosphere being an important element of a dinning experience. Being seated in the upstairs banquet room was not what we expected when making our reservations two weeks in advance. This is fine for large groups, not a couple wanting a nice dining experience. Too bad.

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  10. Phil

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Valentine’s Day so we expected crowds and noise. Our server was very busy but did an excellent job .

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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 7282 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 34 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
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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