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Rick's on the River
Seafood Restaurant, Burger Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Tampa
"Captain Kirk plays at outside bar here."(3 Tips)
"Best deviled crab on the river!!"(2 Tips)
"Come in & ask for Brianna or Brittany :) Right on the water!"(2 Tips)
"I recommend the steamed or fried oysters with a bloody mary!"(7 Tips)
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I personally think of this place as my little hide away from the dull points in life. The Philly steak wrap and the grouper on any salad is a great choice. Service at both bars has always been good;)Upvote7Downvote
Merab FavoriteDecember 28, 2017Based on reviews, I ordered fried oysters and they were great! My husband had a hamburger and said his was great too! It's s little rough around the edges but cheap and waterfront!Upvote2Downvote
Rick's is my place to unwind. The regulars are great to talk to and the bartenders take care of you! Live music everyday!
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Neil ClinchJune 28, 2015Nice place to sit outside and look at the river and see the boats float on by. Good bar food. Fast service, cold beer what else do you need.UpvoteDownvote
MrsMaverickJuly 4, 2019It’s a bar... on the river, what’s not to like. Good food, cold beer, outdoor patio and a band !!UpvoteDownvote
Great party place old timers understand you don't come for the food. You come for the atmosphere! Love it !UpvoteDownvote
Great outdoor atmosphere. Go here on a sunny day, but you will be remissed if you sit inside . . .UpvoteDownvote
JenRey69June 20, 2016Jennifer is an awesome bartender. Very friendly and gave great suggestions..
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Troy JohnsonJanuary 12, 2013You are not gonna find many places with better fried oysters. If you know of a place --anywhere please email it to me troy@aalbc.com. I knew one place better in Biloxi, MS but it closed last year.Upvote1Downvote
Angelique CarterJuly 7, 2014Favorite place in Tampa! Had the most delicious, freshest fish dinner I've ever eaten.UpvoteDownvote
BrandiApril 22, 2014Leah is the best bartender!!!! Great drinks every time and she is so nice and sweet!UpvoteDownvote
Tristan EvansNovember 4, 2012Pretty good. Brianna was great. The food was so so.....not great. But, the setting was nice.UpvoteDownvote
Cassie HankinsonAugust 17, 2014Wings and apps. Drinks are cheap and waitresses are friendly!Upvote1Downvote
JoshMarch 3, 2019It’s a bar on the water, and is exactly what you should expect. Edible food and drinks. Not worth going out of your way for, but if close by then there is nothing else.UpvoteDownvote
Find Captain Cliff @ the outside bar and take a $5 ride on the river. Don't miss the oysters - the best in Tampa! John the chef is awesome...grouper sand also rocks!!Upvote2Downvote
Robert RichardsonSeptember 9, 2013Great place to have a drink and watch the river roll by.UpvoteDownvote
KirkMarch 10, 2013Motorcycles welcome. Place to park your ride right up front so you can keep an eye on it.UpvoteDownvote
Lizz H. 🌴March 18, 2012Deacon Duke's are playing outside. Great spot for a casual meal and a beer.Upvote1Downvote
Jessica at the inside bar is great....very friendly. Cajun fries rock! And sangria is good too!Upvote1Downvote- I recommend the steamed or fried oysters with a bloody mary!Upvote3Downvote
ColloriousMarch 28, 2011Make sure you order everything you want all at once. Anticipate what you may want, because you may never see your waitress again!Upvote3Downvote
Crystal at the bar is very sweet and knows her drinks.Upvote2Downvote- Come in & ask for Brianna or Brittany :) Right on the water! Very laid back!Upvote2Downvote
Jon StewartMarch 30, 2013DO NOT GO HERE! When dining more than one fight took place and there were multiple mothers with new born babies at the bar!Upvote1Downvote
Yeah it's pretty boom boom they don't allow dogs on their patio...their oysters are great though!Upvote1Downvote
Sonny GMarch 8, 2011Ricks famous sandwich is delicious. Say hi to me on Twitter. SonnyG22UpvoteDownvote
- Pauline OdomAugust 11, 2013Captain Kirk plays at outside bar here. Is playing right nowUpvoteDownvote
StephanieJanuary 27, 2013Overrated. Their "famous" fish sandwich was one of the most bland things I've ever eaten (with the store-bought tartar sauce being the tastiest part about it).Upvote1Downvote
Kari AmadorSeptember 25, 2011Service inside sucks but Jessica at the outside bar made our day! Sun/Mon are her days!UpvoteDownvote
New staff!!! Come check it out!! These girls rock!!Upvote3Downvote
Adam KingMarch 11, 2012Dont go on a Friday evening. fish fingers and onion rings were soggy, and had zero flavor. A little salt and hot oil is mandatory for food.UpvoteDownvote
Mr BillAugust 3, 2016I've been there twice and the food was awful the bartenders unfriendly the place was loud will not go back or recommend it to anyoneUpvoteDownvote
Curtis HaentzlerJuly 30, 2012If you want service under pavilion, flip your table number to the red one, instead of just complaining about bad service. They noticed and came right over.UpvoteDownvote
Tjandra LApril 14, 2011I agree with the ones saying " you don't come here for service.". Ricks is either empty OR completely full. Food is decent, good $ for basket food with a River view.UpvoteDownvote
Mikey BraemMay 23, 2013We ordered an appetizer and two entrees. Ten minutes later, our meals came. No appetizer. Never addressed. It was like we never ordered it.Upvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
(813) 251-0369
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Lizz H. 🌴 - 7.7
"The creme brulee french toast is really good! If you're ever dining here for brunch its a must try. The omelets are made perfectly as well with the side of au gratin potatoes as another good option."
Tia Smith - 7.2
"Loved it. Have the Blackened Scallops appetizer, and any of their Steaks is a Home Run for Dinner."
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