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    Mr Rick's

    3.3 (325 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    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!

    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.

    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!!

    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.

    The view!
    Jason S.

    Grabbing a quick snack and some drinks while doing some people watching. We ordered the taco appetizer which feed both of us easily. The service was great and food was very tasty. You can't beat the view and they have good music playing in the background.

    Porsche D.

    My favorite bar on Avila beach! I love the pink mermaid drink and it's the perfect bar to watch the sun set over the ocean. They have a good menu and the bartenders never disappoint! If you're visiting Avila and looking for a good drink, this is the place!

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    Kathleen C.

    A great bar and grill with seaside seating. Great dishes, superb drinks and a li Ely atmosphere! Service staff is top notch and prices are fair. A definite return for us!

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    29 days ago

    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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    Came here on a Friday for lunch during Memorial Day weekend. Parking lot wasn't full so got a spot…read morefor Lure patrons. We got seated pretty quickly since they weren't busy at 2 pm. First time here after a 3.5 hr drive to SLO. Service - 3.5 stars. So I gave this mainly because my wife (not me) seemed to not vibe with our waitress. In fact, I can tell my wife felt our waitress was being rude when she was asking questions about the menu. There was definitely tension with my wife in that she had to talk about the rudeness of our waitress. As for myself, I didn't take the waitress nodding to my wife's question as being rude but whatever. Thing my wife did notice after we gave our order was that our waitress didn't bring the complimentary bread and butter and we had clearly seen two tables in front of us get that. In fact, my wife had to go to the front desk to ask if free bread was given. For that, 3.5 stars So I had the lunch special - Wild Pacific rockfish with cilantro lime rice and pineapple cole saw. The rice- 3 stars. Nothing special , hard to differentiate it with regular rice since flavor was subtle and I couldn't taste any lime to it. Pineapple Cole slaw side- 5 stars. Very light and refreshing . Had a bit of Dijon taste to it with small pineapple pieces. Both me and my wife enjoyed it (when I had her try it) The rockfish -3 stars felt like it was a bit dry. Had to ask for tartar sauce just to give some zing as well as salt and pepper My wife had the salmon, side of clam chowder and cilantro rice. I tried the salmon and was pretty good taste and seemed more fresh than store bought. Overall, it was a decent experience for a seafood place but not a wow factor. Would I come back again? I think it was good to try it out but there are too many other seafood places to try in the SLO/ Pismo beach area

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