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Harbor House, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

4.7 (8516)
$31 to $50
Seafood
550 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 129 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant Milwaukee residents and visitors love, set on the shore of Lake Michigan. Our restaurant offers a premier lakefront dining experience and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The interior features a three-sided bar, a raw bar, an open kitchen, and a private dining room available for special events and parties. A seasonal outdoor patio features a full bar, Adirondack chairs, and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Milwaukee's skyline.
Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.
It's important to note that patio reservations are for outdoors only and we cannot guarantee indoor seating upon inclement weather.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Genre
  • Private party facilities
    Set on Milwaukee’s stunning lakefront, Harbor House offers a premier downtown location and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The only lakefront venue to offer daily fresh fish and a raw bar, Harbor House has received numerous rave reviews as a fine dining destination. The Harbor House interior features a private dining room available for special events, and beautiful outdoor patios feature a full bar, Adirondack chairs and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee’s skyline. A bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant, Harbor House offers a striking lakefront setting for wedding photography and an elegant, comfortable dining experience for guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Harbor Dr & N Lincoln Memorial Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered seven days a week. Street parking is available as well.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music on our patio every Sunday and Monday from 4-7 pm from June through August.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 8,516 people are saying

Harbor House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for scenic views

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harbor House delights with "amazing food and service," offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Known for "impeccable service" and "fantastic seafood," it's ideal for special occasions. While some reviews mention inconsistency, many highlight memorable experiences, particularly the "beautiful setting" and "delicious food." Highly recommended for a "wonderful dining experience."
8,516 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    nothing to add this time beautiful view of sailboats

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  2. Kathy

    Wisconsin30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely sunday brunch. I requested and we did get a window view. There were many options for food and everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and delicious - scallops and lobster tails in particular were so fresh and exquisite. The only negative comment I have is the cost of bottles of wine - the upcharge from store price is excessive. I truly dont understand restaurants who get value pricing when they buy needing to charge such exorbitant prices to customers.

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  3. Langston

    Wisconsin13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very attentive and polite. The food was exquisite. The wine selection was impressive.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Langston. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Cheers!

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  4. Lena VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They helped us celebrate our anniversary. Surprised us with a yummy - dessert too! Highly recommend.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you for the kind review and reccomendation! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Patrick

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Inconsistent food. One time it was fantastic this time filet mignon was dry and hard. The plate was a lobster / steak combo. Very little crab. New confused front of house staff.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback about your recent visit. We're sorry to hear that your experience was inconsistent and did not meet our high expectations. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  6. Cathy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shannon our server was knowledgeable about the menu Provided great service and was very happy! She made our special celebration a hit . The food and presentation were stellar Can’t wait to return
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Hi,Cathy. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!

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  7. Stephen VIP

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was beautiful. The food was good, but we expected more with the price. The service was underwhelming, after our initial order.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you for the rating and review! Your feedback on your recent experience is highly appreciated.

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  8. Christine

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, wonderful food. Great service!
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you for taking the great rating and review. We are so happy to know that your time with us was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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  9. Maiya

    Wisconsin1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing but our server was a little bit sassy. We had some questions about the menu and the sides and she told us to read. We didn’t realize it was posted on the menu. This could’ve been delivered in a kinder way. The place is beautiful and we had a great time otherwise.
    Harbor HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your honest feedback. We happy to know that you enjoyed most of your time with us.

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  10. Melissa VIP

    Houston44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place but otherwise I was disappointed. Started off good with hostess and initial interaction w waiter. I placed my drink and dinner order then he (or anyone else on the team) never came by my table again. Other tables around me we visited numerous times while my drink remained empty and I picked at the food. Food did arrive quickly (not delivered by my waiter). I ordered the lobster roll w bisque which apparently there was an upcharge for that was not explained to me when he offered if I’d like to sub out the fries for soup or salad. The soup taste was great but be aware that it contains 0 lobster unless you pay additional $26 more for. I did not opt for that. Fortunately since the lobster in the CT lobster roll was so bland it was good to be able to dump that into the soup. The lobster itself tasted more like the small cheap salad shrimp than lobster. The bun it came on was good though. But no one there knew I didn’t care for it because they never came by. Not once. I finally waved someone down to ask for a glass of wine letting her know I was disappointed that my meal was gone without ever being asked if I wanted a drink and that it would have been nice to have had something WITH my meal. She didn’t apologize or anything. Eventually my wine came (after I was done eating). My waiter FINALLY came back saying the chocolate torte went well w the wine. I kinda thought ok maybe he is offering this due to the lack of service so that I would have something to eat w my wine. Nope. Regardless I took one bite and it was terrible. So overly sweet and thick. Did not go well w wine at all. I couldn’t eat it. Again never once did anyone ask if I liked it or why didn’t eat it was just brought the check. I was traveling alone on business, dressed nicely in business attire. I am assuming because I wasn’t a big party or celebrating an occasion that is why I was ignored? I still tipped (that was the one thing they made sure to ask for, ha!) but seriously considered not
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience at our restaurant. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts in this rating and review.

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Harbor House is rated 4.7 stars by 8516 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 129 times today
Google Map for Harbor House

550 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Dr & N Lincoln Memorial Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is offered seven days a week. Street parking is available as well.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Genre
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music on our patio every Sunday and Monday from 4-7 pm from June through August.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Set on Milwaukee’s stunning lakefront, Harbor House offers a premier downtown location and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The only lakefront venue to offer daily fresh fish and a raw bar, Harbor House has received numerous rave reviews as a fine dining destination. The Harbor House interior features a private dining room available for special events, and beautiful outdoor patios feature a full bar, Adirondack chairs and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee’s skyline. A bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant, Harbor House offers a striking lakefront setting for wedding photography and an elegant, comfortable dining experience for guests.
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