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Rick's on the River

Item: Rick's on the River
Author: Skye Rodgers

Type: Bar

10Best Says

If you want to get off the beaten path, try Rick's on the River. Located on the Hillsborough River just north of downtown, Rick's is a popular local hangout catering to the river boating community. Amenities include a boat ramp and marina with docking space for visitors and overnight guests. Ample outdoor seating and a large bar area provide great vantage points for enjoying views of the river and downtown skyline. Combine that with three fully-stocked bars, good food and affordable prices, and you have the perfect recipe for a good time. There is also live entertainment every night starting around 7pm.

Address:

2305 N Willow Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 251-0369

Hours:

Sun-Thu: 11am-1am
Fri-Sat: 11am-3am

Website:

ricksontheriver.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Skye Rodgers
Tampa Local Expert

Early Entertainment: "If you're an oyster fan, Rick's brings them in fresh and local. Try their "Jacked-Up" version."

Best for Early Entertainment Because: Enjoy daily live music overlooking Tampa's scenic Hillsborough River at Rick's on the River.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  Popcorn Shrimp
  
  with roumalade or cocktail sauce ($6.99)
  
  Mozzarella Stix
  
  with marinara sauce ($6.99)
  
  Jalapeno Cheddar Poppers
  
  with ranch dipping sauce ($6.99)
  
  Potato Skins
  
  with bacon, cheddar & sour cream ($6.99)
  
  Steamed Greenshell Mussels
  
  with fresh toasted garlic bread ($7.49)
  
  Rick's Combo Basket
  
  with wings, potato skins, mozzarella stix & poppers (sorry, no substitutions) ($9.89)
  
  Oysters Raw
  
  with horseradish, lemons & cocktail sauce ($9.99)
  
  Oysters Raw
  
  with horseradish, lemons & cocktail sauce ($5.89)
  
  Smoked Fish Spread
  
  with crackers & lemon ($5.69)
  
  Beer Battered Onion Rings
  
  with roumalade sauce ($5.99)
  
  Basket Of French Fries
  
  cajun or regular seasoned ($3.79)
  
  Peppercorn Seared Ahi Tuna
  
  with sesame dressing & wasabi ($7.99)
  
  Coconut Shrimp
  
  with orange marmalade sauce ($6.99)
  
  Tortilla Chips
  
  with salsa or nacho cheese ($4.99)
  
  Deviled Crab
  
  freshly made ($4.79)
  
  Loaded Fries
  
  with cheese, sour cream, bacon bits and chives ($6.49)
  
  Little Neck Clams
  
  sauteed in wine & garlic butter. served with garlic toast ($7.49)
  
  Cheese Quesadillas
  served with salsa and sour cream
  
  $4.99
  
  With Beef Or Chicken: $6.99
- Specialty Salads
  Rick's House Salad
  
  ($3.99)
  
  Caribbean Chicken
  an island delight with tropical fruits, fresh spring greens, & romaine lettuce
  
  With Seared Ahi Tuna: $8.99
  
  With Fish- Grilled, Blackened, Fried Or Jerked.: $8.79
  
  With Chicken - Grilled, Blackened, Fried Or Jerked: $7.99
  
  $6.29
  Traditional Caesar Salad
  With Seared Ahi Tuna: $8.29
  
  With Fish - Grilled, Blackened, Fried Or Jerked: $8.99
  
  With Chicken - Grilled, Blackened, Fried Or Jerked: $7.79
  
  $4.99
  Chef Salad
  
  piled high with ham, turkey, cheddar & fresh veggies ($6.99)
  
  Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
  
  with sesame dressing & wasabi . served on bed of fresh greens. ($8.79)
- Wraps
  
  Chicken Breast Wrap
  
  grilled, blackened, fried or jerked chicken breast wrapped in a chipotle tortilla with crisp iceberg lettuce and your choice of dressing ($6.99)
  
  Buffalo Chicken Wrap
  
  chicken breast hot, medium, mild or bbq wrapped in a chipotle tortilla with bleu cheese ($6.99)
  
  Fish Caesar Wrap
  
  grilled, blackened, fried or jerked chicken breast wrapped in a chipotle tortilla with fresh romaine lettuce and caesar dressing ($8.49)
  
  Fish Wrap
  
  ($8.59)
  
  Chicken Caesar Wrap
  
  ($6.99)
  
  Philly Wrap
  
  mushrooms, onions, peppers & provolone cheese wrapped in a chipotle tortilla ($7.29)
  
  Turkey Club Wrap
  
  slow roasted turkey breast with bacon, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a chipotle tortilla ($6.89)
- Specialty Sandwiches
  
  Rick's Famous Grouper Sandwich
  
  fried, grilled, blackened or jerked. served with lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce. ($8.99)
  
  Oyster Po-boy
  
  fried select oysters with roumalade sauce. ($8.99)
  
  Philly Cheese Steak
  
  served.with.mushrooms, onions, peppers & provolone cheese ($7.79)
  
  Chicken Philly
  
  served.with.mushrooms, onions, peppers & provolone cheese ($7.79)
  
  1/2 Lb. Hamburger
  
  add american, cheddar, swiss or provolone for $.79 served with lettuce, tomato & onion ($6.99)
  
  1/4 Lb. Hamburger
  
  add american, cheddar, swiss or provolone for $.40 ($4.99)
  
  Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
  
  with bleu cheese. served hot, medium or mild ($6.99)
  
  Smoked Turkey Hoagie
  
  served hot or cold ($6.99)
  
  Marinated Chicken Breast
  
  served grilled, blackened, fried or jerked ($6.99)
  
  Ham And Cheese Hoagie
  
  served hot or cold ($6.79)
  
  Grilled Cheese
  
  ($4.99)
  
  Blt
  
  ($6.89)
  
  1/2 Ricks Famous Fish Sandwich
  
  fried, grilled, blackened, lemon peppered or jerked. served with lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce available monday - friday before 3pm ($6.99)
- Buffalo Wings
  
  6 Wings
  
  with fries ($6.79)
  
  10 Wings
  
  ($7.99)
  
  20 Wings
  
  ($13.99)
  
  40 Wings
  
  ($25.99)
- Rick's Dinners & Fingers
  
  Fish Filet Dinner
  
  served blackened, grilled, fried or jerked ($8.99)
  
  Chicken Breast Dinner
  
  served blackened, grilled, fried or jerked ($8.29)
  
  Fish Fingers With Fries
  
  served with tartar sauce ($8.29)
  
  Chicken Fingers With Fries
  
  served with honey mustard ($7.29)
  
  Fried Oyster Basket
  
  golden fried oysters with cole slaw and french fries ($8.99)
  
  Coconut Shrimp Dinner
  
  served with cole slaw and french fries ($7.99)
- Kid's Menu
  Fish Fingers
  
  ($5.69)
  
  Chicken Fingers
  
  ($4.99)
  
  Junior Burger
  $4.79
  
  With Cheese: $5.19
  Grilled Cheese
  
  ($4.59)
  
  Corn Dog
  
  ($4.59)
- Drinks
  
  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Mr. Pibb & Ginger Ale
  
  ($1.89)
  
  Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit Juice & Milk
  
  ($2.19)
  
  Bottled Water
  
  ($1.19)
  
  Cup Of Water
  
  ($0.25)

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