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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
4.4
805 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
  • 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

  • Location
    301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725
  • Phone number
    (954) 825-2929
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

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What 805 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for brunch

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House on the River offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food, atmosphere, and service." Guests enjoy the "beautiful location right on the Riverwalk," perfect for brunch or dinner. The Veuve brunch is a standout, with "great vibes and great music." Outdoor seating provides "stunning views" for a memorable visit.

805 Reviews

  1. Mark

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Our waiter Jorge made the experience even more special. He took care of our every need. I never write a review but the experience was so wonderful I felt compelled to do so.

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  2. Pamela

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! The Colossal blackened shrimp, bacon and egg croissant and chicken quesadilla were decadent! The ambiance of the out door jazz in the park event along with my BFF's and the fabulous DJ at the House on the River solidified this restaurant as one of my favorites. I will definitely be back at least twice a month! Thank you House Staff for an amazing experience!

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  3. Donna

    VIP

    New York City

    392 reviews

    5.0

    392 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not the first time and will not be the last time to go to this restaurant for brunch on a Sunday. The hostesses couldn’t be sweeter. They sat us early as we requested outside in the shade. Our server was a delightful young lady who was efficient and incredibly friendly. We had the eggs, Benedict and a croissant sandwich both outstanding as was the coffee, which is unusually great at this restaurant. All of the other staff went out of their way to make our experience enjoyable. And we were lucky to watch the manager set up a fantastic baby shower to boot what a lovely way to spend a Sunday.

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  4. Catherine

    VIP

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shared the salmon tartare and smash burger. Both were exceptional and service-shoutout to Jorge-was exemplary!!! A beautiful oasis on the river ❤️

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  5. Jarrod

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to eat. Nice atmosphere good food. The croissants and mimosas were delicious.

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  6. BrendaF

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful day and they were able to get me a table outside which I know was difficult due to jazz brunch. Only wish all the plates came out at once. Instead of staggered (they were 5).

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  7. Jessica

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely environment, but the service was slow and they need to hire a valet service. It's way too far for elderly patrons to park and walk. Overall, our experience was enjoyable, but for the price, the server should've remembered our orders and the food runners should've cleared the table and known who ordered what, instead of calling out each item as if we were at Denny's at 3am.

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  8. Chris

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love your team!! Your restaurant staff the absolute BEST

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  9. Nicole

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had amazing brunch experience. Service was great. The ambiance was very nice. I would recommend the House on the River.

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  10. Kristina

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and very beautiful experience. Perfect Sunday brunch.

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The House on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (954) 825-2929
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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