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    Mr Rick's

    3.3 (327 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    MR RICK'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Ras Danny Reggae
    Wendy O.

    Best Sea Food crab shrimp fish Fresh and Lovely Healthy!! Great music with Ras Danny Reggae Jamaica Real Roots Reggae music from Bob Marley to Studio 1 Managed By Bob Marley TRENCHTOWN SOUND!!

    Michelada
    Becky G.

    It was my first time visiting Mr Ricks Bar and it was a pretty cool place to chill and sip on your favorite cocktail while Enjoying the outdoor beach views. We didn't order any food just drinks. The Micheladas were pretty good!

    Bloody tasty and properly loaded
    Valerie T.

    Great dog friendly patio across from the water. Order at the counter. We just had drinks and found a great table to enjoy. Bloody and Margarita both really well made. This is how a bloody should be served!

    Melanie B.

    While visiting Cali we went to Avila beach decided to grab a drink after walking the beach and hopped into Mr. Ricks. Dope vibe and live brand on Sundays!! We had a pina colada and a blackberry margarita!! Pina colada came with a fun flamingo straw!!! If you're in the area drop in enjoy the atmosphere!!

    OHC burger w/ sweet potato fries.
    Karen S.

    Great patio on the water to hang out and have cocktails and bar food. Self service, ordered at the bar. We split an OHC burger with sweet potato fries for a light lunch. Recommend.

    Outdoor seating area with view of ocean
    Jay T.

    Great location with beautiful view, counter service keeps prices, reasonable. Lots of indoor seating with pool table in back. Friendly staff and relaxed ambience. Food was good, the Ahi sandwich was incredible!

    Alex H.

    Mr Ricks is ALL about location, location, location! Located steps away from the beach, and the Avila Beach Pier, this is the perfect spot to enjoy the outdoor breeze, enjoy some good music, watch the locals surf and enjoy a drink (or food) with a loved one! They are also dog friendly which is always an added bonus! They have a full bar, beer on tap and food options - their clam chowder is one of my ALL TIME favorites and it is even better if you add bacon on top! :) My husband also loves the bloody mary! The service can be hit or miss, based on who is working and how busy it is (especially if it is a weekend), but most times I have visited the bartenders and servers are super nice and helpful! Mr Ricks has live music on weekends and evenings and it is always a busy, and extremely fun, spot to be at! If you are looking for a chill spot to enjoy the the coastal scenery, you have come to the right place!

    Carne asada fries ($20.75)
    Eric F.

    Food: 4. Came by after picking up a friend from SLO airport. Weather was nice so he wanted a place where we could sit outside. Most places to eat in Avila have outdoor seating. We went here because we have been here before. All ordering is done at the bar counter but food is brought to your table. I ordered their carne asada fries. Portion was large but the price was high (over $20). Food was brought to our table at the right temperature and looked appealing. My carne asada fries were good especially since they met my request for crispy / well done fries. Fries were a big portion and good for 2 or more people.

    Rachel M.

    The bartender named Ryan was kind and helpful. Although, the beer we got was bad and he agreed. He let us choose another. The fishbowl came with sparkles in it! Ocean view location. Inside the thermostat said 83 degrees. It was very hot outside, I wish there could have been cool AC.

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    Super friendly staff!!! great drinks!!! Good chill energy I will for sure come back when I'm in the area

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    Ask the Community - Mr Rick's

    Are children allowed?

    Although Mr. Rick's is a bar they do have outdoor seating that children can eat at. You do order at the counter and food brought to table. They are connected to Custom House which has a kids menu

    Are there pool tables?

    No, just tables and chairs.

    Is it currently takeout only?

    I went two weeks ago they had outside tables then

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    The Wife and I were in Avila for my b-day week. We had rented bikes and on the way back to our…read moreAirBnB, we stopped for a bloody mary. One of the best Bloody Mary's I have ever had. I wish we had more time to toss a couple more back! Go, Drink Well, HAVE FUN!

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