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Harbor House, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

4.8
4.8
8379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 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 8,379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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."

8,379 Reviews
  1. Dr. Parham

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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.

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  2. Mitchell

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    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. 

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  3. Ryan

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    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.

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  4. Katherine

    VIP

    Nashville

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious meal on a busy Valentine’s weekend. The menu has great options and was very clear. Servers were attentive, in spite of how busy they were.

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  5. Christi

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Fiancée and I came here for Valentines dinner. We were taken to a booth, which we were very happy about. We loved the atmosphere! Everyone had a great attitude and very personable! The service was fantastic !! Five stars all the way !

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  6. Sue

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Made a reservation for lunch at least a month ago. Requested a table by a window. Showed up promptly to a half empty restaurant - was first shown to a booth that was unsuitable and then shown to a table directly across from the wait station. I asked about a better table near a window that was away from wait station and was refused it. Poor, poor customer service Honestly most shocking

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  7. Vlad

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was tasty and perfect ! the waiters were polite and kind!

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  8. Evelyn

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were amazing! The food was delicious and the service was quick and friendly. Our table was pretty small but they make it work. It was a pleasant experience!

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  9. Marek

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent experience overall! The oysters were probably some of the best I’ve ever had. The staff also went above and beyond to celebrate our occasion. This is a location I will go to again and again.
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Marek. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Sherrie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 4 and had a mix of steak, crab legs, and lobster. All done to perfection. The chopped salad was overpriced for the size, but still good. Excellent wine list.
    Harbor HouseResponded 6 days ago
    We're happy to hear you enjoyed your dining experience at Harbor House. Thank you for your feedback!

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FAQs

Harbor House is rated 4.8 stars by 8379 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 51 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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