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Harbor House, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

4.7
4.7
8385 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    (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

Experiences

  • Ridge Vineyards Wine Dinner

    $170.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 26, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us for an evening with Ridge Vineyards. We are hosting a five course, six wine pairing dinner with a special guest from the winery. We are lucky enough to be able to feature two vinetages of Ridge Monte Bello, one of the most historic wines from California. In 1962, Ridge Vineyards made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. Since that time, RIDGE has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched.

What 8,385 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

    Great for scenic views

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Great for fine wines

  • Milwaukee

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harbor House offers a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan paired with "amazing ambiance" and a "decadent" dining experience. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service, particularly from staff members like Kate, Crystal, and Samantha. Known for its "impeccable" seafood, favorites include lobster specials and oysters. Perfect for "special occasions."

8,385 Reviews
  1. Dave

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent oysters. Overall good food Excellent service
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Hi, Dave. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!

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  2. Derly

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Not at all child friendly. Kids food took 1:15 min. Menu not suitable for kids.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit. We're sorry to hear that your experience with us was not up to expectations. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  3. lynn

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating and service was sporadic at best. Long waits between ordering and server was very inattentive. Food was great but steaks not much flavor. Wouldnt order steaks there again but other dishes were great. Very disappointed with service.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your celebratory experience didn't meet expectations, particularly regarding the service and steaks. We strive to provide excellent service and flavorful dishes to all our guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, as it helps us improve our service.

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  4. Nicholette

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Wonderful ambiance and a good place to celebrate an occasion
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    We are so glad to see that you enjoyed your time with us, Nicholette. Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We do look forward to seeing you again in our restaurant soon.

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  5. Jeff

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We had tried a few of the specials and were not disappointed. The portions were generous without being too much. The service was attentive without being overbearing. We would recommend going here again.
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Thank you, Jeff, 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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  6. Luke

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around great experience! The oysters were amazing and wow! on the service... they truly know how to care for their guests!!! Thank you!!!
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    Hi, Luke. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!

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  7. TadhgORaigain

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The usual great experience at Harbor House. Can’t go wrong
    Harbor HouseResponded today
    We are delighted that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate and review us!

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  8. Dr. Parham

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good atmosphere and food. It wasn’t the best steak I had and my wife was not impressed with her food either. Staff were amazing.
    Harbor HouseResponded 7 days ago
    We are appreciative of your feedback on the atmosphere and food. We are glad to hear that the staff were amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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  9. Mitchell

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was timely and very polite. Food was very good. I’m sure we’ll be back. 
    Harbor HouseResponded 7 days 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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  10. Ryan

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Rather poor experience for my wife’s birthday and Valentine’s Day. The “special” limited valentines menu selections were, well “limited”. There was little to no substitutions, with mainly all seafood for appetizers. The steak we received was just average and my wife’s was not prepared/done to her liking, again with no substitutions for the sides. I informed the staff it was my wife’s birthday but we wanted our desert to go so they brought out my wife cake with a candle then took it way to be boxed up, I didn’t even touch mine, it looked like blue berry oatmeal with a tiny scoop of ice cream. The service was subpar and not very friendly, intimate, engaging or informative. The lone bright spot was our bar tender I think his name was Cam, he made a very nice drink for my wife. Been to Harbor house a lot over the years my wife and I really like it but will not be back for some time based on the experience, very expensive night for below average food and service. SMH.
    Harbor HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to Harbor House. We're deeply sorry to hear that your experience for your wife's birthday and Valentine's Day didn't meet expectations. Thank you for your bringing this to our attention.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Harbor House is rated 4.7 stars by 8385 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 58 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    (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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