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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.6
4.6
7185 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 57 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 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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 7,185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 an "amazing view" and a lively atmosphere, making it a popular choice for special occasions. The seafood dishes are often praised, with brunch being a standout favorite. While some diners have experienced delays on busy days, the "friendly service" and beautiful waterfront setting keep guests returning for a "delightful" experience.

7,186 Reviews

  1. Joe

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday morning “Brunch Menu” was spot on. Food delivery was exceptional, and food was excellent.

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  2. Jennifer

    Indiana

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been eating at the Boatyard for 20+ years, and this was by far the best meal I’ve had in ages!” (Parmesan crusted grouper w/ spinach & Sun dried tomato risotto And the 3 others w/ me all agreed that they all really enjoyed the food (even the 12 year old was happy w/ her steak salad!)

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  3. Roy

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good night with good food experience Timely service and good atmosphere

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  4. Tom

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizer special this week is fabulous!!! Key lime sangria is amazing too!

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  5. Darla

    Indiana

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating a good friend's birthday, we chose Rick's. Seated immediately & our server was wonderful. 2 of us ordered the coconut grouper appetizer & a side salad. Can't really say much about the grouper fingers because you couldn't really taste any fish at all. It seemed to be a fried breading & very flat. The dipping sauce, however, was wonderful. Salad was good. Dessert was fabulous! Can't really say this was my favorite meal, I would not order it again.

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  6. Mary

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambience and service! Short ribs with risotto was amazing!

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  7. Paula

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Server could have been more attentive. Music much too loud on enclosed patio. We will go back but sit in dining room.

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  8. Valdis

    Houston

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and table service was friendly. However mansgement yotally ignored my requedt to lower the shades so the afternoon sun could be shielded. Big fail for a small request.

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  9. Russell

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful environment for a date night.

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  10. Alvin

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service ! The atmosphere was amazing and a great place to visit

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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 7185 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 57 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 Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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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