Awesome and fresh seafood , always fresh and delicious, always hot and nicely presented . The ambiance is nice, the staff is friendly and helpful and the hygiene is always up to standards.
Food was great! The seafood chowder the best in Indiana. The special today was King crab flat bread. So yummy! Great service and beautiful view. Feels like you're in Florida somewhere today! It's a new favorite spot. Great menu!
food reasonable but why are shrimp cocktails not deveined ? great restauranr and waiter  Sreven was terrific. no devein brought food down to 3 but atmosphere and Steven{5} brought up average to 4
What a beautiful location on the perfect day. The restaurant for brunch on Sunday then out on the deck and listen to some live music and enjoy the view.
Food was good, and super fast. I picked this restaurant off zomato as we were passing through, so i fogured we give it a shot. The patio is nice, and great service.
Go in warm weather for the deck view. We had a great sunday afternoon at Rick's, sat inside but still enjoyed the view of Eagle Creek. Too hot outside. Our server, Savannah, did a great job. It did not seem crowded, however, if you were to put all of the people inside and outside in one room, it would probably be full. The restaurant is large. I had the Linguine Roma, which was very good. My wife had a Lobster Tail with rice and slaw, The lobster was just okay, the slaw was very bland but the rice was excellent. We like this place and will return. The view moved it from a 3 to a 4.
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Best Sunset on Water. I have been going to Rick's since the late 90's...then II lived in Bloomington and Nashvile for 10 years since 1998...came back in 2009 to Indy. I have the great fortune to live 7 minutes from Rick's. Being a widow since 2004...I have met so many wonderful new friends that are regulars at Rick's. It has had its down falls in service and food at times...overall...sitting out on the deck being on Eagle Creek is just awesome, relaxing and meeting up with extended family friends so to speak. We are all like family from Rick and his wife, the servers, band members that play on a regular basis and most of all friends you meet on a regular basis. Last winter...we would meet inside the bar area and watch our Colts and listen to the wonderful live music. Over the last two years...being single...I met up with wonderful new friends that embraced me to come aboard their pontoons or sail boats with other mutual friends. We can get rather rowdy at times on the deck, inside and on the water....us Regulars will always have new people join us and develop new friendships. I have been on Geist. Not the same as far the the wonderful loving people who come to Rick's. If you had a not so nice experience at Rick's...come back! If you see my face ... feel free to come and up and say hi Shel New-Ritter .
Was looking for a nicer restaurant after the Brickyard close to out hotel and found Ricks with the help of the hotel staff. Service was great and the food was well worth what you pay. Will definitely come again
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Great Place!. I went here for Valentine's Day with my fiancé, I was a little nervous at first because I had read a lot of the reviews about this place on open table. My fiancé had been there before and kept saying it was good so we made a reservation. When we pulled up it was beautiful right on the lake. I started to get excited, I walked in we got seated immediately. We started to go up stairs and I got scared because I had read reviews saying going upstairs was just being put in the corner and that it wasn't as nice. As soon as you get up there it is nice and open but we asked to sit right on the window so we could see the lake and it was great and private. I would eventually like to sit downstairs sometime but I am not upset about sitting upstairs. I had also read bad things about service and we never had a problem wit hit at the restaurant. Now no this isn't the finest proper service but we had no problems and our server was excellent, everyone was so nice I can't complain. We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer,while we were waiting we got the bread and butter and it was very good. Then the crab cakes came out and oh my they were amazing. They had so much crab in them it was truly a cake made out of crab. We then decided to get things we both wanted and split our dinners. We ordered the Scottish Atlantic Salmon and the Shrimp and Scallop Linguine. Both were to die for. The salmon was so tender and flavorful it also came with some of the best mashed potatoes I had ever had. The pasta was great and my fiancé said next him he just wants that. The shrimp in the linguine were also huge. So after reading reviews about this place and being nervous about it I absolutely loved it. It has to be one of my new favorite restaurants I cannot wait to go in the summertime and sit outside. I would recommend to give this place a try!
Great seafood. This place is pretty pricey, so my husband and I only go about once a year. The calamari is by far the best I have ever had and I am pretty sure they fly their seafood in every day. Staff is friendly, atmosphere is festive, and it is one of the only ̈waterfront ̈restaurants I have been to in Indy.
Great Summer Hangout. We went to Rick's two time this past sumer and both times we sat outside on the deck. Service was great; attentive and friendly. Drink menu isdecent. Great place to sit outside and relax in the summer. We will be back.
Great view and wonderful food:)
I have never had anything bad here. However we always sit on the bar deck and service is a little slow. The atmosphere and location is absolutely beautiful!
New Favorite. I have been to Rick's several times in the last three years, and it never disappoints. The scenery, atmosphere, and service are outstanding. I have to question how the patrons below have spent $70 on lunch unless they ordered several margaritas. Rick's has a very reasonably priced lunch menu, and our bill for four was under $70. Most recently I ordered a special, an ahi tuna burger served with fresh fruit. Superb! I will be returning more frequently!
Mixed Review. Things I love about Rick's:
*Patio Deck Dining
*Live Jazz Music
*Chicken Parmigiana
*Watching the sun set over Eagle Creek Reservoir
Things I don't love about Rick's:
*Weird table configuration
*Weak, watered-down drinks
*Overpriced food
I think I love the idea of Rick's; romantic outdoor dining overlooking the water with live jazz music playing in the background. Unfortunately the reality doesn't quite match up to the idea.
Food wasn't a show stopper but the Patio Deck view of the Resevoir was!!!. I've never really been a big fan of the food here. the service however is always top shelf.
This is a very neat place to take friends or have a destination riding a motorcycle with the wife. The patio bar is arguably the best in the city or state. The live band was just setting up when we arrived and was pretty good. They sang 70's to contemporary music at a decent volume.
Wife and I tried the Rico's dip. Wasn't overly impressed by the dish. The rationed dip was buried under the few scant chips that accompanied it. The cheese was already set up and took a second chip or spoon to scoop. Refer to the picture for yourself. Regardless, the patio deck and scenery more than made up for it on our motorcycle stop.
Try it for yourself and decide!
Great for a date night!. Great food! Mostly seafood, but they also have steak and pork chops for the couple where only one person likes seafood. I especially like their pasta w/shrimp entrees. Their clam chowder is pretty good, too. We've always had excellent service here as well!
While in town. We ate there while in town visiting friend's... Was nice sitting on the lake front on a cool evening with few bugs... (Don't get that at home much.)
Food and drinks were good as well...
If you like great food and atmosphere. If you like dining with a water view (inside or out), like awesome view and atmosphere you'll like Rick's. Not a place to eat everyday for sure, but you do get what you pay for at Rick's.
$14 for 3 small pieces of Tuna?. It appears that Rick's Cafe Boatyard is feeling the effects of the Recession.
We have always ordered the Sashimi appetizer every time we go to Rick's, and every time there has been plenty of fish for the table. This time we had 3 small pieces of Tuna. (NOT WORTH IT)
We decided to skip the rest of the menu and have dinner somewhere else.
The food was great and loved the patio atmosphere, but the service was poor. Our appetizer was brought out after the salad, soup, and entrée. We asked the food runner a simple question and he brushed us off and said we'd have to ask our server. The server took our order then didn't check on us till bill time. I just thought there was a lot to improve on service wise.
Every summer we usually make it out to Rick's Cafe Boatyard for some drinks and food on their outdoor deck. The service is usually hit or miss the food is always great. (Although this time, not worth the price of admission) I also love the style of the bu
Rick's Cafe Boatyard is a fantastic place to visit for a special night out. Rick's has a delightful menu selection and is just as pleasing to the eyes as the palette. The facility is modern and clean. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. We made reservations, asked for a seat overlooking the water, and timed it so we could watch the sun set. It was a fabulous night out that we won't soon forget. I'd highly recommend Rick's Cafe Boatyard.
My sister took me here for my birthday lunch and It was delicious, amazing!! Our waitress recommended the pork chops meal , she was on point with that one. I told my sister we would be going back when I visit again. The mushrooms were just right. I wish the plate was bigger. And the catfish was fried hard to my sister liking. This place gets A 💯. The scenery is beautiful to sit out there and eat with your love ones.
Rick’s Cafe Boatyard has been on our list of date-night restaurants to check out for a long time. We finally made it and we’re happy we did. Even with some construction work happening, the atmosphere was nice. They had several gluten-free options for us to choose from. We chose bacon wrapped scallops and shrimp tacos (see the photos), and it was all delicious. Our server was great… very attentive, friendly and helpful.
The food was great. The service was good. The atmosphere is amazing....we sat overlooking the water. The mix drinks were delicious. The prices were good. I highly recommend coming here.
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Their story!
When Rick Albrecht moved to Indianapolis from Louisville in the 1970s, he was an insurance salesman who had previously been enlisted in the United States Navy. Rick would quickly become a well-known restaurateur, owning several bars and eateries in the greater Indianapolis area, including downtown, Geist, Keystone, and eventually Eagle Creek.
A great place to go for a scenic dinner and fun drinks.
Going here makes you feel like you're not in landlocked Indiana. Being on the big reservoir you can see activity on the water and the sailing club across the way. It's a great setting.
The wait staff is awesome and very attentive. They know the menu well and made some recommendations for us on what to order.
The drinks were amazing and fun. They give you that vacation feel.
The food came out piping hot and tasted great as well. My only complaint was that the portion size for the fish and chips was a bit small.
It's possible to have dinner for a decent price but if you get drinks and steak or something, the bill will definitely add up.
They also have a kids menu that looked pretty decent.
Rick’s Cafe Boatyard is a gem on the water. Worth a trip to the west side of Indianapolis for great atmosphere, great views, and delicious food. Even though it was busy on a Friday night, we were able to get a table for 3 immediately. Our server Cody was friendly, courteous, helpful, and gave me a great recommendation for my meal. I had the Seared Salmon with asparagus and puréed sweet potatoes. My daughter had the Chicken Parmesan. It was a large portion, I would say enough for two people to share. My son had the kids Chicken Strips meal. Everyone enjoyed their food. Thank you for a great night out with the kiddos.
The view is breathtaking the services very accommodating. I had the crab Pizza. My wife and daughter shared the fisherman's catch. My son had the pepperoni pizza. My other son had this weird salmon and my mom had the catfish. I only took a picture of the appetizer with the calamari, the crab Pizza, the creme brulee and the brownie dish. I took more pictures but I did not want to include them in the review because I had me and my family in it. I was pleasantly pleased it gets a little bit pricey but the quality is stupendous. This was a phenomenal way for me to celebrate my birthday. I definitely plan on coming back here for a date night with my wife.
My family & I gathered to celebrate a birthday & like always everything was fantastic! I had the crab cakes again & they were delicious. I especially enjoyed the crime brûlée, this evenings special flavor was pistachio. All their mashed potatoes are Yukon gold which I enjoyed. Rick’s have a gray atmosphere & great views of the water. My children loved looking at the boats & water all around us. Service was great! Can’t wait to come back!
We really enjoyed Rick's Boatyard. Just our first visit. We ate outside undercover of a light rain. Very good food and service. The price was much more reasonable than I thought. We will go back again.
My favorite app is the baked goat cheese. I get the steak salad with blue cheese & its so good. I recommend getting dressing on the side cause it was super drenched. I sat outside overlooking the water. Destiny was my server & she was very sweet and attentive!
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