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Rick's Café Boatyard

American, Beyond Burger

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Beyond Meat burger with vegan bun.
  • Good to know: Ask to confirm dressings and sauces are vegan, as some may contain honey or cheese.
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  • Order the pizza with no cheese and ask to substitute marinara sauce to avoid hidden dairy.
  • Enjoy the outdoor seating with views of Eagle Creek Reservoir.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention burger, fried items and fries.

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Also pizza and vegetable sides.

Good for

The vibe: solo

Praised for beautiful interior and friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Rick's Café Boatyard is a waterfront American restaurant known for its seafood and jazz ambiance, featuring bright and breezy dining with a lovely lake view. The menu mostly centers on meat and seafood but includes a few vegan choices like a Beyond Meat burger and vegetable sides, though vegan options are limited and not explicitly labeled. The venue has outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, making it suitable for casual plus upscale dining occasions.

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4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00
Sunday
10:00–22:00

the food

3.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
Beyond Meat

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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