Rick's on the River

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;)

Based 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 !

Rick's is my place to unwind. The regulars are great to talk to and the bartenders take care of you! Live music everyday!

Nice 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.

This casual waterside eatery is the home of our favorite blackened dry-rub wings . They're huge and the spices they use make them are the tastiest in town . (The Short List: Top 5 wings .) Read more

Great party place old timers understand you don't come for the food. You come for the atmosphere! Love it !

Great outdoor atmosphere. Go here on a sunny day, but you will be remissed if you sit inside . . .

It’s a bar ... on the river , what’s not to like. Good food, cold beer , outdoor patio and a band !!

Jennifer is an awesome bartender . Very friendly and gave great suggestions..

You 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.

Favorite place in Tampa! Had the most delicious, freshest fish dinner I've ever eaten.

Sabria is the best server/ bartender !

Leah is the best bartender !!!! Great drinks every time and she is so nice and sweet!

Pretty good. Brianna was great. The food was so so.....not great. But, the setting was nice.

Wings and apps. Drinks are cheap and waitresses are friendly !

Cold beer - food is good - sit outside - Britney is great!!!

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!!

Motorcycles welcome. Place to park your ride right up front so you can keep an eye on it.

Great place to have a drink and watch the river roll by.

It’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.

Deviled crab and beer !

Deacon Duke's are playing outside. Great spot for a casual meal and a beer .

Jessica at the inside bar is great....very friendly . Cajun fries rock! And sangria is good too!

Great music by Capt. Kirk. Best dry rub wings in town .

I recommend the steamed or fried oysters with a bloody mary !

Great food for a great price! Try the clams !

Make sure you order everything you want all at once. Anticipate what you may want, because you may never see your waitress again!

Crystal at the bar is very sweet and knows her drinks.

DO NOT GO HERE! When dining more than one fight took place and there were multiple mothers with new born babies at the bar !

Come in & ask for Brianna or Brittany :) Right on the water! Very laid back !

Yeah it's pretty boom boom they don't allow dogs on their patio...their oysters are great though!

The oysters are the best thing.

Best wings in Tampa!

Ricks famous sandwich is delicious. Say hi to me on Twitter. SonnyG22

Great oysters rick-afellar!

Turn the sign from Blue to Red to call a Waitress .

Captain Kirk plays at outside bar here. Is playing right now

Service inside sucks but Jessica at the outside bar made our day! Sun/Mon are her days!

Overrated. 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).

Best deviled crab on the river !!

New staff !!! Come check it out!! These girls rock!!

Motorcycle parking .

I've been there twice and the food was awful the bartenders unfriendly the place was loud will not go back or recommend it to anyone

Dont 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.

If 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.

I 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 .

My Second Home!

Happy hour rainbow

GET HERE EARLY, PARKING SUCKS

We ordered an appetizer and two entrees. Ten minutes later, our meals came. No appetizer . Never addressed. It was like we never ordered it.