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Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Indianapolis, IN

Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.7 (7484)
$30 and under
Seafood
4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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.

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 7,484 people are saying

Rick's Cafe Boatyard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indiana

    Seafood

  • 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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "great food," highlighted by its beautiful lakeside setting. Guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and "charming ambiance," making it perfect for celebrations. While some dishes may vary in quality, the "outstanding views" and "friendly staff" make it a favorite Indy spot.
7,484 Reviews

  1. Erica VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lonnie was amazing!!! He anticipated our needs and made great suggestions!

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  2. Jim VIP

    Indiana92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rick's finally has the shades operating so you are not blinded by the sunset. Cailyn, our server was absolutely outstanding!

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  3. Susan

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice evening outside . We recommend the pork chops and garden salad with blue cheese dressing!

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  4. Brandi

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We love the Boatyard. However the last 2 times I ordered the Salmon Roulades. The first time they weren’t fully cooked. The waiter took them back and had them cooked, which is cross contamination; didn’t take a penny off of my bill. Second time which was yesterday, our food came in like 5 minutes. My order was wrong, it took 30 minutes for it to come out correctly. By then my fiancé had already eaten all of his dinner. Our waitress was nice though!

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  5. Paul

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent as usual. The greeting at the door was great as was the server at my table . The quality of the food was excellent as usual . This is my favorite go to restaurant when I have family or friends visiting.

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  6. Tamara VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From Ohio and heard good things about this restaurant. Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere! Will return and recommend to others! Thank you for making our first sisters trip experience amazing!

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  7. Kelly

    Indiana5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Jacob was fantastic. The food was good especially the appetizers. I feel the mixed veggies need to go and just add steamed broccoli. The fish was a bit undercooked. The sea bass may have been tastier if grilled. The view is always stellar. Nice night.

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  8. Marsha VIP

    Indiana44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All our food was delicious! It ranged from steak, lobster & catfish. The bread was yummy too! It was a perfect evening & our server was top notch!

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  9. Linda VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    So disappointed. Used to a good place to eat. Maybe the outside bar would be better. Whatever you do don’t order Sea Bass. Only skin covered in sauce so I wouldn’t see that I had skin only with no filet.

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  10. jeremy

    Indiana3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was your average seafood. The Rick's boil was bland and cold. The server rushed us during our dinner even asking for our card so he could cash us out before we were done eating.

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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 4.7 stars by 7484 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today
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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