The Banyan House

Name: The Banyan House
Address: 19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL, United States, 34293
Telephone: (941) 584-5300
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (601)

$50 and over

American

19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Enjoy Creative Cuisine at Downtown Wellen Park's Landmark Lakefront Restaurant
NEW AMERICAN CUISINE
Enjoy citruswood-fired steaks, seafood, and pasta, plus creative chef-driven small plates while surrounded by beautiful scenic views.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 584-5300
Website
https://banyanhouserestaurant.com/location/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Neighborhood
North Port
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Banyan Brunch
Multiple dates available
$35 plus Tax and Gratuity. Add on Bottomless Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's for $20

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Local Golden Beet Salad $13.00
Red & Golden Beets, Candied Pecans, Arugala, Apples, Aged Goat Cheese
Flat Iron Grilled Caesar$18.00
Grilled Romaine Hearts, White Anchovies, Croutons, Creamy Caesar, Parmesan Crisp
Chicken “Wedge” Salad$17.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Hard Poached Egg, Candied Bacon, English Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado Mousse, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with your choice of: Truffle Fries, Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Seasonal Coleslaw, Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Banyan Chicken BLT$15.00
Grilled Chicken, Apple Braised Bacon, Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Red Pepper Aioli
Fried Black Grouper Tacos$15.00
Jalapeño - Corn Relish, Cajun Remoulade, Cotija Cheese
Banyan House Grilled Cheese$13.00
American, Cheddar & Boursin Cheese, Roasted Tomato Bisque
Beef Short Rib Sandwich$16.00
Carolina Mustard BBQ, Apple Cider Coleslaw
Grass-Fed Brasstown Beef Burger$16.00
Apple Braised Bacon, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles
Sliced Steak Sandwich$18.00
Grilled Flat Iron, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese, Horseradish Mustard, Onion Roll
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich$20.00
Whole Fried Crab on French Brioche (Seasonal)
Blackened Grouper Sandwich $18.00
Remoulade Sauce, French Brioche Bun
Lobster Roll$24.00
Spicy Aioli & Avacado
Grilled Garden Sandwich$13.00
Marinated Zucchini, Red Onions & Peppers, Goat Cheese & Basil Pesto on Ciabatta Roll

What 601 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Banyan House offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Guests love the "beautiful view of the lake" and the "unique decor." The menu features "interesting and delicious" dishes like the grouper and lobster linguine. It's a "great place" for both casual and special occasions.

601 Reviews

J
John
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Excellent service. Would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Barbra-renee
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual. Delightful waitress. And the food was so good 😊
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Barbara VIP
Fort Lauderdale66 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and our server was very good.
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Melissa
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We did not enjoy the Sunday brunch. Most items appear to have been taken out of a package and placed on a plate or in a chaffing dish. No fresh fruit or vegetables and a pretty bland assortment. For the positives;the staff were pleasant and attentive, the restaurant is clean and inviting. The brunch is only offered once a month and we had been really looking forward to attending, but unfortunately this will be our last visit for brunch.
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Donald
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the many choices of the monthly brunch buffet
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robin
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food on the buffet other than the carving station was not hot or warm in any way. The muffin on the eggs benedict was so hard you couldn't cut through it, the belgian waffel was as cool , we asked for a hot one and they put it in the microwave. The waitress was rude and boderline argumentative and they spray their table with fabuloso to clean them and the smell was so strong after 3 tables around had been sprayed that it was almost nauseating . I would not go there again, at least not for the Sunday brunch.
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Nicholas
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for their monthly brunch. Very good and unlimited Mimosas.
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Linda
Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, presentation and service. Will definitely go back!!
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Brad
Miami - Dade2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We met with friends for a nice dinner and conversation to catch up on life. We were not disappointed. We started with some cocktails and a crab/lobster fondue, both were awesome. Three of our party of four chose the grouper dish and on had the lobster pasta. All the dishes were cooked to our requests and delicious. The server Chris was attentive and did not interfere with our conversations, he was very helpful in our menu choices. I recommend this restaurant. After three visits over the last two years we find the menu choices interesting and meal prep consistently excellent.
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cyndi
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I reserved outdoor seating and the hostess said to sit where we wanted. We choose a table and sat down. One guest was not here, but the waitress still did not ask if we wanted water or if wanted to order a drink while we waited for the fourth guest. So 10–15 minutes later our 4th guest sat down and a few minutes later she took our drink order. The bugs and flies were terrible. We asked if the fan above our table could be turned on. No said the waitress. It quit working from the hurricane and hadn’t been replaced. WHAT - you go to a high end restaurant and the fan doesn’t work!! You couldn’t even offer a table fan to rid us of the flies and bugs. So we went inside. But the noise level was high. Really disappointed.
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The Banyan House is rated 4.5 stars by 601 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

Additional information

Neighborhood
North Port
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://banyanhouserestaurant.com/location/
Phone number
(941) 584-5300

The Banyan House

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Banyan Brunch

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Menu

Soups

Roasted Tomato Bisque Soup $10.00

French Onion Soup$12.00

Salads

Local Golden Beet Salad $13.00

Flat Iron Grilled Caesar$18.00

Chicken “Wedge” Salad$17.00

Sandwiches

Banyan Chicken BLT$15.00

Fried Black Grouper Tacos$15.00

Banyan House Grilled Cheese$13.00

Beef Short Rib Sandwich$16.00

Grass-Fed Brasstown Beef Burger$16.00

Sliced Steak Sandwich$18.00

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich$20.00

Blackened Grouper Sandwich $18.00

Lobster Roll$24.00

Grilled Garden Sandwich$13.00

What 601 people are saying

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