Rick's Café Boatyard

I was visiting from out of town and we decided to check out this lovely spot. We chose the screened outdoor seating area and were greeted right away, which was a nice surprise! As soon as we sat down, our drink orders were taken, Meal order taken and before we knew it, our meals arrived in 10 minutes. The food was amazing, and the portions were larger than we expected, so we happily took some home for later!

Absolutely love Rick’s. The food is great and reasonably priced. The atmosphere outside is phenomenal, beautiful view of Eagle Creek Revisor. Large bars both inside and out, and phenomenal service. Our last visit was on a Saturday night and it was jam packed. Seated at the time of our reservation. Order taken immediately, food & drinks came out super fast as always. My favorite outdoor dining spot in Indy by far, we’re frequent flyers. If you haven’t been it’s a must visit.

A Longtime Favorite That Keeps Getting Better! We’ve been coming to Rick’s Café Boatyard since it first opened, and it’s been amazing to see how much it has grown over the years. The food, service, and atmosphere have consistently improved, making each visit better than the last. The waterfront setting by Eagle Creek Reservoir is one of the most beautiful in Indianapolis, especially during sunset. The staff is friendly, attentive, and truly seems to care about your experience. The seafood is fresh, the steaks are cooked to perfection, and their cocktails never disappoint. Whether it’s a casual lunch or a special dinner, Rick’s always delivers. Highly recommend making a reservation if you want a table with a water view, it’s absolutely worth it. Rick’s is more than just a restaurant to us; it’s a part of our family tradition now. Thanks to the team for continually raising the bar!

Love this place. Perfect place to go on a nice sunny day or for a date night. Great views overlooking the lake, good food and strong cocktails. It can get very busy so service can be slow. But we went there to spend the evening so were not in a hurry. The seafood and desserts are amazing

Rick's Cafe Boatyard was excellent! The food was amazing and our server went above and beyond to make our experience outstanding! Loved the crab, spinach, artichoke and cheese dip! All the seafood is great! My husband had the crab stuffed orange roughy. He loved it and recommends it for sure. Ordered the black berry cheese cake and banana pudding for dessert! Yum! Will come back for sure!

Location, on Eagle Creek Lake, is GORGEOUS. Service is absolutely top-notch. One of the rare places I’ve found which makes clam chowder *from scratch*, and it is a wonder to behold! Had the Cajun seafood boil. It reminded me of the crawfish boils we had in Texas. Sheer bliss.

The food was incredible. Lots of options, and it was difficult to land on one ... so I guess I will be back. Goat cheese app and calamari were among the best starters I have had in the city. Great experience.