Eagle Creek Reservoir serves as the backdrop for this spacious jazz and seafood hot spot where magnificent sunsets are a nightly occurrence. On the inside, Rick's whitewashed wood interior and breezy open floor will make you feel almost as if you're dining in La Jolla, not Indy.

The hefty menu boasts a large selection of surf and turf entrees, steaks and pasta dishes. Brunch is a popular option on weekends when the stroller set and yuppie crowds all vie for an outside table. If you strike out, regulars say the indoor/outdoor bar featuring Souza martinis and margaritas on tap can help to heal the rejected. A roster of Indy jazz musicians play nightly, taking the stage around 8PM (music starts at noon on Saturdays), which is a good thing in case you are still singing the ''can't see the reservoir blues.'' -- Mark Erickson