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Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$250 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Ceremony
$250 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

Rick's Cafe Boatyard is a waterfront wedding venue located just 20 minutes from Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. With its stunning banquet facility, Rick's offers views of the Eagle Creek Reservoir, providing couples with a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for their wedding events.

Facilities and Capacity

Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers four event spaces, both indoors and outdoors, in which couples may host their event. The Imperial Room can accommodate up to 125 guests and features a bar, dance floor, and a private cocktail terrace that offers picturesque sunset views. The floor-to-ceiling windows flood the function room with natural light and treat every attendee to unforgettable views of the surrounding glittering waters. Couples looking to add on a ceremony location can make use of the gazebo located just a few feet away from the reservoir and pond. Cabaret-style ceremonies can also take place in the Imperial Room if the weather changes or if you would prefer an indoor ceremony.

Services Offered

Rick's Boatyard Cafe is a full-service event venue, offering clients unique views with a casual and friendly atmosphere. The in-house culinary team will prepare your hors d'oeuvres and entrees to perfection, providing you with an unforgettable experience. Menus can be customized to ensure that your favorite meals are served on your wedding day. The bartending team will serve delicious drinks throughout the duration of your event from a cash or open bar. The venue's event team will also provide set-up and clean-up services, alleviating much of the stress of preparing for your day.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$250

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Marina
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of Rick's Cafe Boatyard

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
8 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
Rachel
Rachel D. Sent on 10/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience with Rick’s was nothing short of phenomenal!

The food for our dress rehearsal dinner of 40 guests was absolutely fantastic. We chose buffet style, nothing at all was dried out and the taste was absolutely delicious! Everything from the event planner to the bartender was spot on. I look forward to hosting another event at Ricks Boatyard Cafe.
M
Michael E. Sent on 10/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

July 16 Wedding at the Beer Garden

We have been at Rick's Boatyard Cafe several times, having our wedding celebration was the only choice. Savannah was very helpful during the whole planning. Highly recommend both Rick's and especially Savannah.
C
Chris .. Sent on 10/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Small wedding and reception.

Everything was great. Event coordinator was supremely helpful. We had the Imperial room and the gazebo, overall venue is amazing. Food was great and the bartenders were super energetic. You could manage a small wedding for less than what we paid but we opted for some fancy entrees and extra in the menu. Would very much recommend for a venue or just lunch.
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Rick's Cafe Boatyard frequently asked questions

Rick's Cafe Boatyard includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Rick's Cafe Boatyard includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Rick's Cafe Boatyard includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Rick's Cafe Boatyard for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Marina
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Rick's Cafe Boatyard offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Rick's Cafe Boatyard is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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