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Harbor House, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

4.7
4.7
8307 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Milwaukee’s premier lakefront dining destination, Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant on the shore of Lake Michigan. With picturesque lake views, guests will be taken on a journey through New England with its reimagined menu, including a variety of dishes from Cape Cod, Nantucket, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, and Boston.

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 Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 395-4900
  • 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

What 8,307 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 offers an outstanding dining experience with "amazing views" of Lake Michigan. Guests rave about the "exceptional seafood" and the "top-notch service," making it a favorite choice for special occasions. While some experienced service delays, the ambiance and culinary delights often make up for it.

8,307 Reviews
  1. Valerie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My favorite restaurant in MKE Definitely delivers on quality and service every time.
    Harbor HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Rick

    Milwaukee

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    You can always count on excellent food, and solid service, and of course the restaurant is beautiful. We always enjoy the Harbor House.
    Harbor HouseResponded 1 day ago
    We are happy to hear that you always enjoy the Harbor House. Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to rate and review us.

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  3. Larry

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been here many times and enjoyed it in the past but this visit we found the service slow and the waitress did not take our order properly ending with a dish we did not order. I’m not sure we would go back, you pay high prices and you should get very good service which we did not.
    Harbor HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet our usual standards. We take pride in providing excellent service, and we apologize for that we fell short on this occasion.

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  4. Gary and Nancy

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Requested to have minimal spice in sauce. Request not followed. Too spicy. Oysters Rockefeller were horrible. A beautiful venue but won’t be back
    Harbor HouseResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations, particularly regarding your special requests and food quality. We apologize for missing the mark on this visit.

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  5. Richard

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As alway, food and service were very good. Crab cake (1) with small salad on the side (2 cakes would be nice for 2 people). Scallops were perfectly cooked, golden brown. Filet was exactly medium as ordered. Service by Evelyn and team was very good. It's pricey but not unexpected. We wish there was a dress code. Seeing people in jeans, sweatshirts, ball caps, etc. disrespects the ambience and quality of an otherwise perfect evening.
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Your feedback is very much appreciated, Richard. Thank you so much for the review and great rating!

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  6. Adam

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely tasty. Overworked service team. Ambience 100%!
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your review, Adam. We're glad you enjoyed the tasty food and ambiance at Harbor House. We appreciate your feedback.

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  7. Pierre

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing more to say: it's always good. Excellent atmosphere. Perfect service: Evelyn and Adam: Thank You!!! Excellent food: their OYSTERS are the greatest; can't have enough. For the first time in my life I had THREE (3) half dozen (18) excellent - perfect oysters. Mama mia... I'm already thinking: when shall we come back soon?
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Pierre. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon! Cheers!

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  8. Glenn

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to this location since it was Pieces of Eight back in the 80!s. Harbor House is such a great reimagining of the space. The decore and layout is elegant and energetic with the open kitchen concept well executed. Service was above and beyond, with the kitchen and staff offering to make a perfectly executed off-menu item (shrimp alfredo) for my daughter on a busy Saturday night. I asked for a menu change as well, and they happily agreed. The food was all A+, with all 6 people greatly enjoying their meals and wine selections.
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hi, Glenn. We are delighted that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate and review us! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  9. Candi

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They need some new options for the menu. For this to be a comfortable upscale spot, the favs are understandable but PLEASE allow for new options to choose from
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your input on new menu options. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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  10. Carol

    Minneapolis

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Harboe House was perfect! The location, the food, the service. All meals were exceptional, and we were made to feel as if we were the only customer there. We had one small issue with an order, but they immediately took care of it, the manager came over to deliver, and we couldn’t be happier
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Carol, for all the praise. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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FAQs

Harbor House is rated 4.7 stars by 8307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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 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
    (414) 395-4900
  • 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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