Harbor House

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   NicoleS

   Milwaukee

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service1ambience5

   Our birthday dinner started oh OK until our server forgot to put our main order in and we waited for over an hour for our food and then we’re not compensated for the mistake
   

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   MarkS

   Milwaukee

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall2food3service1ambience3

   Service was VERY slow. We had to track down a waiter after waiting at our table for 30 minutes. The food was delicious but over priced for the quantity served. We’ll have to think if we want to go back. It’s a shame because the setting is beautiful.
   

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3. C

   Chicago

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Food was good. Service was outstanding. Would recommend sticking to the seafood, steak was ok. The lobster Mac and cheese was the star of the night.
   

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   BadgerFan

   Milwaukee

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Excellent food and menu selections as usual. Very good service, although they were a bit busy and the staff was somewhat stressed. Cannot beat the food, ambiance and views.
   

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   NoNickname

   Chicago

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous food, view and service. Highly recommend.
   

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   TonyL

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was our first visit and we had a wonderful experience. The room is bright with great views for MKE lakefront. Service was exceptional and friendly in a natural way. While it won’t make you forget the seafood restaurants from the three coasts it’s very fresh and well presented. The atmosphere is bright and happy with a fine bar and a fresh oyster bar. A fine Milwaukee restaurant in a lovely location.
   

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   Emmy

   St. Louis

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Joel and Tony were fantastic! We ordered the clam chowder, shellfish bisque, chilled seafood tower and the lobster Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was decadent and delicious. The bottle of champagne was delicious, it could have been colder. We will return.
   

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   JeanneV

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Beautiful evening overlooking Lake Michigan . Food & service was outstanding.
   

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   MerdadK

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   My filet mignon and shrimp weren't warm and fresh. It appeared that if they were sitting under the heat lamp too long before bringing it to our table.
   

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    davidg

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    All was excellent- get ready for price! You get what you pay for!!very, very nice
    

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11. ER

    EricR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful views, your taste buds will be alive as the food is remarkable. Good service an overall good choice.
    

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Big Work celebration. First time diners. From NYC. The host told us to close out at the bar & move to the table. After we did that, she said “oh I’m sorry go back to the bar, it’s not ready” we then waited 35more minutes at the bar. The first server who greeted us was clearly new and not trained enough. She spilled water when pouring in the glasses, didn’t know the differences in the soups & other menu questions. The wine came & she struggled opening it & when I asked for a different, more appropriate red wine glass for the bottle I ordered, she had no idea. When we ordered our food, she said she would be back with bread & the bread never came. The second server came & never introduced himself. Put down the apps & disappeared. She never returned either. It wasn’t until we moved our plates to the edge of the table she returned & we told her the mussels were undercooked, spongy & disgusting. She took them back. We then waited 50min til the entrees came out. Considering we were sat at 7:45, it was clear the rush was over & shouldn’t have taken that long. Finally the entrees arrive, no one offered anything else to drink. We had to flag down the second server to get a martini, THEN my husband cut into his fish & it was dry, overly breaded & very bland. At this point both of his dishes were unsatisfactory & there still was no martini. The whole night was absolutely ruined. Finally we asked for dessert menus and the server just threw them down on the table. We decided it’s best to just cut our losses and leave. The manager came over to speak to us at the end per my husbands request & she was incredibly curt. As if we were the inconvenience. He spent $200 & 3hrs to have a horrible time. Will never be returning.
    

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    Gman

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Birthday dinner on a Monday night. Feted by the chef with complimentary shrimp cocktail and conversation. Halibut outstanding as expected. It was memorable interacting with the chef. Recommended.
    

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    Mykell

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Drinks were good, bartenders very friendly. Wait staff very friendly, professional & efficient. Appetizers to main course spread out in a very reasonable timeframe. Food delicious. I am ready for the patio to open.
    

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    SusanD

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We were not aware that they were serving a 3 course dinner on the Sunday that we were there and it wasn't explained to us by our server. It was too much food for us and although our appetizers were included in the course, we were charged extra for it. The food was all very good, the drinks were quite expensive for the 'pour' we got.
    

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    PaulaC

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great staff, professional and friendly. They tried to accommodate seating us earlier than our reservation and granted our request for a window table, thank you. Prix fix menu but still many options to choose from. The scallops were only three on the plate, little disappointed as the other portions were far more plentiful. Side note, have a staff member assigned to the bathrooms every now and then, they needed attention. Otherwise, restaurant, space immaculate. Thank you! Would definitely return, best view, quality seafood, excellent service.
    

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    Eastsider

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5

    Our service was so so for it was both our birthdays. There were two other couples I saw that had candles on their desserts which we were accustomed to in the past. It’s nice to feel special on one’s birthday. They did write a Happy Birthday card from the staff. Besides the DELICIOUS food we love the attention we had in the past. I have been a member since 2006 and we were married at Lake Park Bistro August 2011. I know things have changed since COVID but don’t change too much!
    

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    Mary

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience for a special occasion. The lake views are exquisite.
    

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    Cletus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I don’t believe that I, in my 75 years, have ever had halibut. I found it to be a great fish to eat. And Harbor House prepared and presented it in a superior manner.
    

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    ElizabethZ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Always loved this place, but will look elsewhere for our next special occasion. Service was slow, not the most friendly & food was just ok. We were disappointed.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service, the view, the food, everything was amazing! Best place to celebrate a special occasion!
    

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    MaryH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    When one of our party was late, they were most accommodating. Wonderful food. Wait staff seemed to be distracted.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The excellent seafood with beautiful view of the lake makes for a great dinner here.
    

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    FoxyBrownFoodie

    Atlanta Metro

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had medley of roasted oysters and king crab legs. Both were delicious! Great, attentive service and awesome view of the lake. Only downside was the creme brûlée, but they didn’t include it on my bill to make up for it. Highly recommend this restaurant; it’s truly a class act!
    

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    SarahR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5

    Poor quality of food for the value. The only enjoyable parts were the drinks and dessert.
    

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    ScottP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    The roast lamb was chewy and fatty, very hard to eat. Blueberry lemon crumble was overly acidic and tart. It took close to 20 minutes for our server to provide our desserts after we finished our entrees.
    

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    Sasha

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely location, very good menu for Mother's Day, and excellent service
    

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    Jmillsells

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great food, wonderful service and so nice to be at the water! The only negative on the busy Mother's Day Sunday was that even though we had a reservation, we waited a half hour for a table. When you have elderly people in your party, this poses a challenge. Shout out to the bartender who saw us waiting and offered a cocktail maybe to soothe our impatience. I would like to go back on a nice day and sit on the patio-maybe for happy hour.
    

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    ThomasS

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome venue coupled with terrific food and helpful staff. Incredible!’
    

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    EJW27

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Like all the Bartolotta Restaurants, everything was excellent!
    

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    DeniseS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    As many times I have been at harbor house the service was the worst. I know it was busy so was it at Easter but the service then was excellent. The servants were unprofessionals sorry to say because I always had good service.
    

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    Ronald

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mothers Day
    

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    DJMAK

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    We were seated one table from the kitchen, so there was more noise and people walking behind during my whole meal, not the environment I would like when I have a meal at nice restaurant. Would recommend, but make sure that you are not seated near the kitchen or bar.
    

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    Dwight

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went here for celebratory dinner and was NOT disappointed. We had reservations for six and were promptly seated. View of the lake and Museum of Art were great - one of the reasons why we selected Harbor House. Our wait team, Sean and James, provided excellent service and hospitality. All food was cooked as ordered and was so delicious! Everyone in our party finished their meals with clean plates at the end! The espresso martini was on point with great flavor. We had such a great experience and I highly recommend to everyone seeking great atmosphere combined with great service and delicious food!!! Will definitely come back if ever in Milwaukee again.
    

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    LloydB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came from Chicago. A city with a number of fine restaurants and more specifically Sea Food Restaurants. There is no doubt in my mind Harbor House would measure well against any of them! Keep the Trout on the menu it was an excellent experience for me!
    

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    Emma

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went here for Mother’s Day and it was the perfect spot to celebrate. Great views and amazing food.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Celebrating our daughter’s Marquette graduation from the PA program. The meal experience exceeded our expectations.
    

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    A little disappointed with Valet Service at Table in the Bar was disappointing because lack of customer service. Delivered Drinks with no Napkins, and so so attitude Service so so at our Table
    

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    MiaC

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, excellent service, excellent view. The South African lobster tail is to die for! Will definitely be back.
    

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    Raekan

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    The table was very small and in the middle of the room. It has beautiful views but we couldn’t see them from where we were sitting
    

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