Daniel and Jacob are some great young men. They make amazing drinks and had some great conversations with me. I loved the vibe they brought to Mr. Rick's, I will definitely be back. Hope to see more of these guys! read more

A casual bar with beach views and good vibes! The bar is conveniently located in the downtown area of Avila Beach. They have a variety of beers on tap, but I ordered the pina colada, which was refreshing. You can also order food and pick it up from the Custom House next door, which was great for a few bar bites! The chowder fries were rich and creamy, and the fries soaked up the sauce perfectly. The bartender was super friendly, and the space has many TVs, so you'll most likely be able to watch whatever game you want! read more

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Great beach vibes, delicious food we enjoyed the Ahi tuna and chicken fajitas quesadilla. Try the mai tai and margaritas they are the bomb. Order food at the bar and pick up in the back of the Charter house which was inconvienent. read more

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Coolest bar in the waterfront features a mixologist named Angie that rules the roost. Making drinks so good you forget you're in a touristy beach bar. Mr. Rick's is my new favorite spot at Avila beach. Angie glides the length of the massive bar like a drink making mermaid. Impressive bloody Mary's and ice cold beers. And you're able to order the best tri-tip sandwiches on the central coast from Angie and you get it at the Customs House next door. Also a top notch choice. read more

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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!! read more

Mr Rick's - Ras Danny Reggae - Bars Near Me - Avila Beach, California

Casual & fun! We sat at the bar and enjoyed amazing service! Both bartenders were great, fun yet professional. We ordered the lobster Mac n cheese and a cup of clam chowder, both were outstanding and we would order again. read more

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

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! read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! I drove 3 hours to try this spot, and let me tell you it was worth every single mile. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the hospitality, especially from the manager (Merlin) I believe. She was beyond amazing incredibly friendly, welcoming, and her energy lit up the entire room. She was so attentive and genuine, it honestly felt like we were being hosted by a longtime friend. Her warmth and professionalism set the tone for the whole visit, and it made a great place exceptional. The drinks? Absolutely delicious crafted with care and full of flavor. Between the vibes, the service, and that top-tier hospitality, I'm already planning my next visit. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed we'll definitely be back soon! read more

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! read more

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Food was great. Clam chowder was great and the tri-tip nachos were very good. Ashley worked very hard being the only person there. Right across from the beach and we were there in the evening and a patron felt like she was at home and put her leg and foot with her nasty shoe on the table, I guess she does this at home and a few people were applauded by her behavior. We left due to this and asked Ashley to say something to her & I hope she does. People have some respect! read more

Right on the beach. Good selection of liquor, beer and wine. Good feel to the place. Highly suggested read more

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! read more

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If you're in Avila beach You have to come here! Allen was absolutely amazing! Super friendly and helpful! His recommendation for the Cajun chowder couldn't be more appreciated! If you haven't eaten here you have to! The musician was Amazing and we even played pool while we listened! It was clean and inviting and a great time. read more

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. read more

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Who doesn't love a cocktail on the beach?! Service is good, they get busy but they make it work. Really wish they still had Mr Rick's shirts but they've merged to one restaurant with custom house so I'm outta luck. Anyways. Vibes are high ambiance is top notch if beach bar is your thing! read more

Was out with family from Fresno., Huntington bch, Norwalk , Bakersfield stopped and listened to Ellena and so glad we got to listen to her great music and great time thanks for the shout out girl great nite. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Food is excellent!! Service was ok Love the ambiance right near the water. Sometimes they have live music! read more

Never felt stupid before till I got here. My gf and I were the only customers sat at the bar no one served us or asked if we wanted a drink we were ignored by two white males. I sat for about 10 mins finally to say "excuse me" and was still ignored. We left. (Lesbian, Hispanic couple) they could've at least refused service and said something. Sorry establishment!!! read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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Located right on the boardwalk, Mr. Rick's is the place to party and have a good time in Avila! They have a full bar with specialty drinks and a large selection of beer. Surprisingly though, my husband ordered a Pacifico and they were out so he got the 805 Cerveza. I ordered the Pink Mermaid and asked if he could add less of the Malibu so it wouldn't be too sweet - unfortunately it ended up tasting like it had zero alcohol but it was pretty. Next time I'll get a vodka soda. They have a huge outdoor patio with ocean views and a ton of indoor seating. We ordered the nachos and they were pretty basic. The cheese wasn't evenly spread out so we didn't finish the bottom half. Still the location and vibes are really fun and the staff is all very friendly! read more

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Was at Avila Beach this past weekend and stop by Mr. Rick's for a drink and some lunch. I got confused with the lines but they actually have three lines for you to be able to order your food and drinks which is really nice and helps the flow to go by faster. I ordered my drink and the salmon Cesar. My drink of Hennessy and ale was refreshing on such a hot day. The salmon Cesar came out quickly and was very tasty. I forgot to take a pick because i was so hungry but the salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I would suggest maybe having some more tables inside on hot days. I was by myself so i asked this group of three if i could use the end of their table. read more

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Always my go to when I'm in town. Great ambiance and friendly staff. Waitress was very responsive with our questions. The food was excellent. read more

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This spot was a super find right on the Avila beach pier. This place had fresh clam chowder along with local beer. The best part was the live band and dance floor! The place was busy for a Sunday. Once I asked the bartender to clean our table, they sent someone right away. The food and service came out super quick as well. read more

Mr Rick's - Clam chowder bowl and local beer - Bars Near Me - Avila Beach, California

I ordered the Bloody Mary it was like a snack and a drink! Delicious combo with the cucumber bacon celery and shrimp. The vibe was popping ambiance of the Dj knew what was up I was jamming! Service was great kind and helpful. Also ordered sweet potato fries good amount for price and delicious with two dipping sauces read more

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Was in the area on a nostalgia your recently, and swing through the new Avila Beach. It is quite a bit different than it used to be. I remembered the quaint old sea village. It was good to see some familiar names thoigh - Mr Ricks among them. We got there right add they opened and seats fileld up fast. We got a spot on the patio and enjoyed a few drinks and some coconut shrimp. It was all great! Friendly service, gray did and drinks, and a perfect sea -side location. Great to be back in the old neighborhood. If you are in the area be sure to swing by! read more

Had some close friends come up for the weekend and it was nice to chill at Mr. Rick's to beat the heat in North County. Mr. Rick's location is awesome - right off the beach with view of the pier the waves, great people watching. Dog friendly! Sometimes there's someone busking and hopefully they can play their instrument but if they can't, it can be a little annoying after a while. They got variety of different beers on tap (Especially Fig Mtn Danish Red Ale!) and we got the chicken nachos and the Carne Asada nachos and they were both large servings and excellent to split among 6 ppl. We devoured them while we drink our beers and enjoyed the beach vibe. If you wanna sit and have a drink at the beach this is the place to go. read more

Classic beach side bar and grill. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, music and dance floor. Walk up to bar to order and then food brought to table. Everything ordered tasted great, I had the tuna melt with garlic fries. Only real issue would be the up charge of $3 for onion rings and getting only 3!! Staff was friendly and everything clean. read more

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Overall, the food and ambience and everything that Mr. Rick offered was great. Thanks to newfound friend DJ & Gena V Thanks for taking care of me service was excellent. read more

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Great place to eat and relax and enjoy the good vibes. I was hungry and stopped here after walking the beach. Outdoor sitting is plenty big and live music on Sat/Sundays which is always a plus. I had the lobster roll which was delicious. There is no waiters here so you order at the bar and sit and wait for them to bring out the food. Service was quick and good was great. Will definitely be back! read more

Mr Rick's - Lobster roll - Bars Near Me - Avila Beach, California

I went to Mr.Ricks and bought two drinks yesterday. Total was $18.00. Today my credit card shows THREE charges from them: $18, $5, $10. While this might be a small amout of money to some, it is big to me. Do not trust this business with your credit card. I wonder how many other unsuspecting customers are being overcharged. read more

Always love to Mr. Rick's in Avila, especially on Friday nights during the Farmer's Market. This time the food wasn't nearly as good as it had been and far too expensive for what you get. Just nothing special for a French Dip sandwich for $25! As I said before I love this place, but I definitely won't be spending money on food again!! read more

Visiting SOL for my nieces spring break. We hit all the stores in town. We decided to go to the beach and relax after a busy shopping day. While my niece and sister took a little walk, I found myself the perfect bar seat for a nice, warm, smooth, neat Casa Azule. (Maybe 2) It was an odd hour and mid week, so I was one of maybe 8 people there, the bartender was so nice too. Cool spot, I'll be back for the summer. read more

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Server was a bit rude in the beginning but got better as the experience went on. Honestly the food is ok. I ordered the small fish and chips and an unsweetened tea. Honestly in my home town I can get better fish and chips. It was edible I did eat the meal but was very lacking in flavor. The tartar sauce was not good at all. Fries were bomb though honestly the best part of the meal. read more

Mr Rick's - Bars Near Me - Avila Beach, California