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Front of The House on the River patio - The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The House on the River

4.4 (959)
$31 to $50
American
301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
THE HOUSE is a historic oasis where people can eat, drink and celebrate day or night in true Florida Riviera style. Located directly on the New River referred to as the Venice of America, in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

This iconic structure is complemented by a charming eclectic use of vintage furniture with a whimsical twist, outfitted with mixed china, vibrant flowers and lush trees. The restaurant also features extensive outdoor patio seating set amongst umbrellas, making THE HOUSE the perfect waterfront destination in Fort Lauderdale. The outdoor seating is transformed into an intimate setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

With one step in, guests are immediately transported to a sunny place, no matter the season.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Catering for groups of all sizes with a wide array of small plate, large plate and family style platters
  • Private party facilities
    The House has a unique selection of event areas for groups from 6 to 200. Chef has created a variety of menu offerings from traditional sit down to fun cocktail party style service.
  • Neighborhood
    Sailboat Bend
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • House of Veuve Brunch Experience

    Multiple dates available
    There are brunch's and there are Veuve Brunch's, come experience THE HOUSE OF VEUVE @ The House on the River ! Be part of something unique on the river Downtown Fort Lauderdale with our "HOUSE OF VEUVE", where we will be featuring a "Veuve" themed brunch party experience on the riverfront patio. Design and decor set the stage for the special a la carte food menu offered along with tasty sips and of course "Veuve" by the bottle or the glass. This tasty, fun and fashionable brunch experience is only offered by pre-reservation on Sunday afternoons. The vibe is created for outdoor dining, indoor seating is available for those not so perfect days and those that prefer to sit inside.
  • High Tea Experience

    $59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The “High Tea” experience, an age-old tradition of gathering in the afternoon to share tea service along with a delicate tower of finger sandwiches, fresh baked pastries and fruits. Enjoy the afternoon in one of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest homes. High Tea is a sumptuous meal enjoyed in the early afternoon between traditional meals offering beautiful spreads of bite size items designed to be shared paired with a choice of tea. We host HIGHT TEA on the 2nd floor porch overlooking the new river, the perfect ambiance to add a little luxury to any casual afternoon. Experience includes: Tea Service, Tower of Finger Sandwiches, Fresh Baked Pastries and Fruit. (Bubbles, wines & spirit beverage options are available for purchase)

What 959 people are saying

The House on the River 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for brunch

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Healthy

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House on the River offers a stunning riverside setting with "beautiful location" and "amazing atmosphere." Diners rave about the "delicious food," especially the unique dishes like pear pasta purses. Service from staff like Alex and Liz is often praised as "phenomenal." Ideal for special occasions or a relaxing brunch.
959 Reviews
  1. Devona

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to the House on the River with my girlfriends.

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  2. ALLAN VIP

    West Palm Beach24 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered calamari to start. It came cold and with the wrong sauce took 20 minutes to come back with the right one. Dinner was good although portion was small part of the problem was we were outside the flies were horrendous and did not enjoy dinner at all and to get out of there. Waitress was excellent and handled the problems swiftly will try again, but we’ll eat inside.

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  3. Mira

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All of our entrees were delicious and the portions were good. The ambience is so nice at the restaurant as there are small rooms to eat in. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely return.

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  4. Gerald VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot. Ate at the bar to insure making a theater time. Food was great.. Service is always slow. One bartender for the bar and the servers. They desperately need help on their wine list. Nice spot, good food and fun atmosphere.

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  5. Theresa

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience particularly before the theater.

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  6. Bea VIP

    Fort Lauderdale11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for a nice brunch! Book the swing porch!!!

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  7. Lauren VIP

    West Palm Beach11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been wanting to try this place out for so long. My experience was sadly mediocre. To start, the parking situation is tough on a Sunday. I spent 20 minutes driving around until I eventually found a spot. And $20 is too much for this. We had a nice table outside on the patio but I felt like we were in the naughty corner. The right hand side of the garden was decorated all fun with flowers, Veuve branding a great vibey music. Left side (where we sat) was like being in a different restaurant all together. The food was nice, good brunch menu but nothing we ate was outstanding. The bill comes and there is an automatic 20% gratuity (for 3 people). Our sever was aloof and nonchalant the entire time, barely even giving us his attention - this gratuity explained why. When it's included it seems that service drops because they know they're getting a tip before anyone has even exchanged pleasantries. This is not a positive trend in local dining.

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  8. karen VIP

    Fort Lauderdale22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious and the service was excellent. Perfect location!

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  9. Alison VIP

    West Palm Beach36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rudy was an excellent server, the food was delicious, and the vibe was on point. My only complaint is that I asked numerous times to have the fan on us bc it was HOT and it was never accommodated.

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  10. Jacob

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Reserved the room with the swinging pink benches. Beautiful view, private, GREAT service, food was spot on, and overall one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in South Florida (been here for 20+ years). Also great value for the quality of food you get.

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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 959 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The House on the River

301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sailboat Bend
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering for groups of all sizes with a wide array of small plate, large plate and family style platters
  • Private party facilities
    The House has a unique selection of event areas for groups from 6 to 200. Chef has created a variety of menu offerings from traditional sit down to fun cocktail party style service.
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