Rick's Cafe Boatyard

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.

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. __________________< 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!