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Rick’s on the River: Good Food, Great Times
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Calm waterway at sunset reflecting orange, yellow, and blue sky clouds with boats docked near a wooden pier and houses along the shoreline.
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Good Food, Cold Drinks & River Views

For more than 30 years, Rick’s on the River has been bringing Tampa together for good food, cold drinks, live music, and unforgettable waterfront views. Family-owned and operated since 1994, we’ve built our reputation on laid-back energy, genuine hospitality, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back.

As Tampa’s only Dock & Dine restaurant, Rick’s offers a waterfront experience you won’t find anywhere else. Arrive by land or cruise in by boat or jet ski, tie up at our marina, and step right onto the deck for a seat by the river.

From fresh daily oysters and our famous wings to ice-cold draft beer and signature drinks, there’s always something to enjoy. With three bars, live music from talented local artists, and a front-row seat to life on the river, Rick’s is the perfect place to meet friends, catch a game, watch the sunset, or simply unwind.

There’s no corporate polish here—just three decades of family-run Tampa history, familiar faces, and great times on the water. Come for the food, dock your boat, and stay for the music. At Rick’s on the River, there’s always a seat waiting for you.

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Wooden plate with multiple oyster shells topped with melted cheese and slices of jalapeño on parchment paper, placed on a light wood surface.
Jacked Up Oyster
A circular wooden plate holding twelve baked oyster shells topped with melted butter, herbs, and grated cheese, placed on a light wooden surface.
Oysters Rick-efeller
Deviled Crab
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Share the Rick’s Experience

Treat someone special to a memorable experience filled with delicious bites, refreshing drinks and live entertainment. A Rick’s on the River gift card is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, holidays, or simply treating someone to a great time on the water. Give them a reason to pull up, kick back, and enjoy the Rick’s experience.

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See What’s Happening at Rick’s

Sunset over a calm river with docks and boats in the foreground, city skyline and trees in the background, and a cloudy sky illuminated with purple, pink, and orange hues.White plate with fried okra pieces on a bed of red sauce, garnished with chopped herbs around the rim and two pieces of toasted bread at the back.Cars parked near a marina with several boats docked on clear blue-green water, trees and houses with red roofs in the background under a clear blue sky.Three plastic cups on a stone surface filled with different cold drinks; the left one is pink with ice, a cherry, and an orange slice, the middle is creamy with a cherry, and the right is yellow-orange with ice, a cherry, and an orange slice.Plate with crispy, glazed grilled chicken pieces served with waffle fries and shredded zucchini.Outdoor waterfront dining area with palm trees, colorful umbrellas, and a building with the sign 'Rick's' in the background, seen through blurred foreground elements including a person in red shorts and a black shirt.Plate of seafood gumbo with battered fried okra, shrimp, sliced sausage, vegetables in thick dark sauce, served over rice with garlic bread on the side, garnished with herbs.White plate with fried catfish filet, golden French fries, and coleslaw on a speckled granite countertop.Plate of creamy pasta with broccoli and shrimp, garnished with grated cheese and herbs, served with two pieces of garlic bread.Wooden bowl containing a Cajun-style shrimp and sausage rice dish topped with fried okra and served with two slices of garlic bread.White plate with grilled chicken slices over creamy pasta containing bow ties and broccoli, garnished with herbs around the rim and served with two pieces of toasted garlic bread on a marble surface.
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Make Waves With Your Next Event

Planning a party, celebration, or special gathering? Make it memorable at Rick’s on the River. We’re the perfect place to bring your group together. Visit our Events page to submit an event request.

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Good to Know

Do you take reservations?

No. We have plenty of seating and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Large groups should check our events page for rental options.

Are dogs or other animals allowed?

No pets or emotional support animals. Service animals trained to perform a task for a person with a disability are welcome.

Do you host events?

Yes. For waterfront events we have a 200-person party pavilion and a 40-person indoor private room. Reach out on the events page.

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Work Where the Good Times Flow

Looking for a fun place to work where every day brings good food, great people, and plenty of riverfront energy? Join the team at Rick’s on the River and become part of a Tampa tradition that’s been creating good times since 1994.

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