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Rick's on the River

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Rick's on the River

Visit our website. www.ricksontheriver.com A "Key West" bar in the middle of Tampa! Live music daily. Free docking while dining.
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Located on the Hillsborough River 1 mile upstream from Downtown Tampa

06/08/2026

Happy Monday folks!

Come grab a table by the water, enjoy the river breeze, and check out the delicious lineup of specials we’ve got cooking for you this week at Rick’s on the River.

MONDAY: Mesquite Chicken Salad Sandwich
Flavorful mesquite chicken salad topped with fresh spring mix on toasted multigrain bread. Served with a side of crispy tots.

TUESDAY: Seafood Salad Croissant
Our signature shrimp and crab seafood salad piled high with fresh spring mix on a flaky, toasted croissant. Served with a side of sweet potato waffle fries.

WEDNESDAY: Steak, Egg & Cheese
Tender steak, fluffy egg, and melted cheese on toasted Cuban bread. Served with a side of tots.

THURSDAY: Classic Tuna Salad Croissant
Savory tuna salad served with fresh greens on a toasted croissant. Served with a side of crispy fries.

FRIDAY: Signature Tuscan Salmon
End the workweek with a waterfront masterpiece! Perfectly cooked salmon served over a bed of roasted potatoes, green beans, and artichoke hearts, topped with a rich pesto sun-dried tomato cream sauce and tender crab meat.

Specials start daily at 11:00 AM!

Dock the boat or park the car—we’ve got your lunch covered!

06/01/2026

We are starting June off right with a yummy lineup of specials at Rick’s on the River!

This Week’s Lunch Specials are:

TODAY (MONDAY): Fresh Grouper Your Way!
Choose from filets or nuggets, cooked up grilled or fried with your favorite seasoning. Enjoy it as a sandwich, a wrap, or piled high on a fresh salad.

TUESDAY: Balsamic Glazed Chicken & Gnocchi Salad! Tender balsamic chicken served over a gnocchi salad tossed with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncinis, and creamy goat cheese crumbles.

WEDNESDAY: Seafood Hoagie
A loaded hoagie packed with our shrimp and crab seafood salad. Served with a side of crispy tots.

THURSDAY: Tuscan Beef on Focaccia
Savory beef topped with fresh spring mix, sun-dried tomato pesto, goat cheese, and a rich balsamic burgundy reduction on focaccia. Served with a side of refreshing cucumber salad.

FRIDAY: Pan-Asian Sampler
End the workweek with a little bit of everything! Includes 4 chicken & lemongrass dumplings, 1 crispy crab cake egg roll, and 5 delicious ginger soy butter mussels.

Specials start daily at 11:00 AM! Hope to se you soon!

Eats

05/21/2026

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL. 🚨

Somehow, through sheer luck, cosmic alignment, or a very persuasive phone call to our distributor, we managed to score what feels like the world’s hardest-to-get beer right now.

🍎 BUSCH LIGHT APPLE IS IN THE BUILDING! 🍺

We don't know who at Busch corporate decided to treat this stuff like a rare vintage wine, but the hype is real. It’s crisp, it’s refreshing, and it tastes exactly like autumn in a can (even if it's currently 80 degrees outside).

The Ground Rules:

We don't have much: When we say, "while supplies last," we mean it. Our staff is already eyeing the inventory.

No hoarding: First come, first served. Please don't make us limit you to two per person like it's 2020 toilet paper.

Get here fast: Once it’s gone, it’s back to regular Busch Light (which we also love, but it doesn't taste like an apple orchard).

Come try it before we drink it all ourselves! Tag the crew and get down here. 👇🏃‍♂️💨

05/18/2026

The best way to start the week is by the water! Come catch the river breeze and check out the delicious lineup of lunch specials we’ve got cooking for you this week at Rick’s on the River.

MONDAY: Korean Chicken Wrap
Juicy chicken tossed in a spicy garlic Teriyaki sauce with fresh lettuce, cucumber, and onion. Served with a side of slaw.

TUESDAY: BBQ Pork Sandwich
Tender pulled pork piled high with crunchy onion strings and tangy pickles. Served with a side of classic potato salad.

WEDNESDAY: Beer Brat on the River
A juicy beer brat topped with grilled onions, melted Swiss cheese, and a kick of savory Creole mustard. Served with a side of potato salad.

THURSDAY: Southern Chicken & Waffles
The ultimate comfort food! Topped with rich country gravy and sweet mesquite syrup, served with a side of green beans.

FRIDAY: Signature Shrimp & Grits
Saucy blackened shrimp served over savory smoked Gouda and bacon grit cakes. Served with a side of green beans.

05/11/2026

Happy Monday!!! We’ve got a fresh lineup of lunch specials waiting for you at Rick’s on the River.

MONDAY: The Ultimate Italian Hoagie
Stacked with ham, salami, pepperoni, pepperoncinis, lettuce, tomato, onion, and provolone. Served with a side of crispy fries.

TUESDAY: Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with spicy blackened shrimp. Served with a side of golden hush puppies.

WEDNESDAY: Classic Patty Melt
Juicy beef, grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on toasted rye. Served with a side of fries.

THURSDAY: Signature Seafood Salad
A delicious blend of shrimp and crab with fresh spring mix on toasted focaccia bread. Served with a side of sweet potato fries.

FRIDAY: Grouper Cheeks
The local favorite! Have them prepared your way—fried, blackened, or grilled.

Specials start at 11:00 AM daily!

Come enjoy the breeze and a great meal.

05/05/2026

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day this week at Rick's! Whether you're arriving by land or by boat, we have a fantastic lineup of specials to enjoy by the water.

This Week’s Specials at Rick's on the River are:

TUESDAY: Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Crispy shrimp tacos loaded with spring mix, cheddar, and salsa, topped with a smoky Chipotle sour cream. Served with a side of Taco Tots. We also have Cinco de Mayo drink specials! $5 Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WEDNESDAY: Gourmet Grilled Ham & Gruyère
Stacked with balsamic grilled onions and sun-dried tomato pesto on toasted focaccia. Served with a side of refreshing cucumber salad.

THURSDAY: The Classic Tuna Melt
Savory tuna and melted Swiss cheese on toasted rye. Served with a side of crispy tots.

FRIDAY: Fresh Grouper Cheeks
The local favorite! Have them prepared your way—fried, blackened, or grilled.

SUNDAY: Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸
Treat Mom to our Seafood Alfredo featuring shrimp and crab over bowtie pasta. Accompanied by a marinated artichoke salad and buttery garlic bread.

Specials start at 11:00 AM daily.

Bring the family down for some river breezes and great food. We'll see you at the dock!

04/27/2026

The river is calling! Whether you’re docking the boat or just escaping the office, we’ve got a fresh lineup of lunch specials waiting for you at Rick’s on the River.

Check out what’s on the menu this week!

MONDAY: Classic Patty Melt
Juicy beef patty topped with grilled onions, melted Swiss, and Thousand Island dressing. Served with a side of crispy fries.

TUESDAY: Southwest Chicken Chowder
Hearty and flavorful, served in a warm bread bowl and topped with crunchy fried onion strings.

WEDNESDAY: Grilled Ham & Gruyère Sandwich
Elevated with sun-dried tomato pesto on grilled focaccia. Served with a side of sweet potato fries.

THURSDAY: Balsamic Beef & Fontina Sandwich
Tender beef, grilled onions, and creamy fontina cheese on focaccia. Served with a side Caesar salad.

FRIDAY: Blackened Mahi Tacos
Mahi with a kick! Topped with lettuce, cheddar cheese, and chipotle sour cream. Served with chips and salsa.

Specials start at 11:00 AM daily (until they’re gone!) Hope to see you soon!

04/20/2026

Happy Monday!!!!
Here are this week's lunch specials at Rick's:

MONDAY: Chicken Cordon Bleu Wrap
Crispy chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato, drizzled with our citrus garlic Dijon. Served with a side of fresh slaw.

TUESDAY: Swiss Tuna Melt
Warm, melty tuna and Swiss on toasted rye bread. Served with a side of crispy tots!

WEDNESDAY: Loaded Taco Salad
Seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese, topped with a smoky Chipotle sour cream.

THURSDAY: Chicken & Waffles
The ultimate comfort food! Topped with a sweet mesquite maple syrup. Served with a side of green beans.

FRIDAY: Grouper Cheeks (Your Way!)
The local favorite! Have them fried, blackened, or grilled—cooked exactly how you like 'em.

04/19/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Rick’s last night. It was a great turnout and a total blast. A special shoutout to the legends who actually dressed the part—you guys made the night feel like a true time machine!

Huge congrats to our trophy winners:

🏆 Best Dancer: Victor Guerra
🏆 Best Dressed: Alex (Soffit Expert) Balmaseda

To everyone else, thanks for the energy—we hope to see even MORE bell-bottoms and sequins on the dance floor next year! ✌️🔥

Feel free to add any photos in the comment section and tag your friends!

04/15/2026

We’re taking the 70s Disco Dance Party to a whole new level! We’ve got a giant Disco Corona Bottle that will be on permanent display right here at Rick’s.

We are honoring our past winners and reserving space for the legends of the future. Win the "Best Dressed" or "Best Dancer" title on April 18th, and your name will be enshrined on a custom plaque for as long as Rick’s is around!

Come for the music, stay for the legacy. See you Saturday at 6:30 PM!

Address

2305 N Willow Avenue
Tampa, FL
33607

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 1am
Saturday	11am - 1am
Sunday	11am - 12am

Telephone

+18132510369

Website

http://www.ricksontheriver.com/

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