Rick's Cafe - Naples
Rick's Cafe
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**Restaurant Review: A Mixed Bag of Experiences**
At this restaurant, patrons encounter a blend of satisfaction and frustration. While the venue boasts stunning lakeside views and a revamped menu, new ownership has shifted the ordering process entirely online, which can be inconvenient, especially for older guests. The food generally garners praise for flavor and portion sizes, though some items, like pasta dishes, receive criticism for their pricing. Although staff members are reported to be friendly and helpful, the owners' gripes with past reviewers suggest discomfort among long-time customers. Overall, while some enjoy the experience, others feel disheartened by recent changes.
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I’m Writing this to warn people about this owner who’s clearly in denial. If you scroll far enough past his spam alternate accounts he’s made to make his restaurant look good you can see all the true, honest reviews about ricks this year with thenew owner and system. after switching owners in 2022 this place has gone drastically downhill with what the owner likes to call“the much needed improvements.” Let me start off by mentioning the new billing system which requires you to have a phone inorder to eat here. Everything is online so there is no such thing as a waiter or waitress. They’ve become technicians forpeople who aren’t new to the system. And with this system they automatically add 20% to the bill so you don’t “have totip” so if you ordered 100$ worth of food they automatically add an extra 20$. But even then your asked if you want to tip.The second thing I’ll mention is the quality of food. Let’s just say it’s no longer as good as it use to be. The Thirdthing I’ll add is the excessive amount of excuses he’s made for why food might’ve not been as good. One of the commentssomeone mentions food being cold, (which is fine it’s happens if it’s stays on the counter too long but there really was noapology from the owner and his response to the comment was “sometimes the breeze from the lake comes into the kitchen which isway food gets cold quicker. and with all that being said my final message for anyone checking to see if this place is good,just don’t come here. They don’t deserve it and they need a better owner. (I’m here just to give an honest andconstructive review about this place.
The food was good, but if your child is picky and eats only pasta, go somewhere else. The portion size compared to the price was obnoxious. I realize it’s a tourist place, but each of us had a decent amount of food for the price. The pasta wasridiculously over priced—and served in an overly big bowl.
All online, you order your drinks and food and pay on an app with a 20% tip built in. The food was good as were the drinks and service. If you don’t want to order via the app a server will assist. Nice views of the lake
Although it took a minute to figure out the system for ordering we were very happy. Staff was very personable and helpful and attentive. The food was delicious with large portions and decent cocktails. Everything was so quick. We didn’t have to waitfor anything and as the night went on getting refills on drinks was easy. I recommend going if you have not been since the newowners took over . It was a great night and we will be back.
Ordered takeout using the app. Very easy food was on point. Very quick Very friendly. Had the lobster roll and fries.. coleslaw was delicious. Also ordered fried clams perfectly cooked and the 20% tip to these hard working young people, wasn't enough.. Iadded extra .. Definitely be back. Thank you for a great experience
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