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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

4.3
4.3
786 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    (954) 825-2929
  • Website
    http://thehouseontheriver.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725
  • 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

  • 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 proper 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)

  • HOUSE of VEUVE BRUNCH

    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 new on the river Downtown Fort Lauderdale with our "HOUSE OF VEUVE", where we will be featuring a "Veuve" themed brunch party experience in the west house. 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 Saturday & 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.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 786 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 stunning riverside dining experience with a "beautiful ambience" and "great views." Guests appreciate the variety of seating options, including outdoor and unique themed rooms like the swing room. The Veuve brunch and brunch boards are highly praised, described as "lovely" and "superb." However, service can be slow, and some diners note inconsistencies in food quality and availability. The location is ideal for pre-theater meals, and the overall atmosphere is delightful, making it a memorable spot for special occasions.

786 Reviews

  1. Maribel

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the perfect spot for brunch, beautiful place the ambience, service and the food was all amazing. What a cute place.

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  2. Teena

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome time…. This place is beautiful.

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  3. kevin

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Bruce brunch was a disappointment. Understaffed and music was so loud you could not have a conversation without screaming.

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  4. Fareeda

    West Palm Beach

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam was horrible. We sat at our table and waited almost 20 minutes to get water by then we were ready to order which we did and it came out in good tine but , he was never available when needed . We also place an additional order to complete our food but we had to wait to close to 30 minutes by then we were annoyed and ask to him to cancel the order , but the order came out anyway . I may visit again in the near future but as of now I’m good

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  5. DamionF

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the vibes and venue small suggestion sit indoors it’s windy on the water and wind and trees are bad combo on your drinks and food .

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  6. Michele

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Veuve brunch was spectacular . The food was delicious and the outdoor decor was lovely .

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  7. Amy

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitstaff was attentive. Food was delicious. Ambience cannot be beat!

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  8. Carla Toledo

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner with excellent service. Fun atmosphere outside.

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  9. Rick

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, atmosphere and service. Beautiful location right on the Riverwalk. Perfect spot to dine prior to the Broward County Arts Center.

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  10. Jessie

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved for my birthday brunch with outdoor seating a total of 8 ladies. Our server was great, they took care of us as soon as we were seated. We did the brunch board and some of us added the bottomless mimosas, the brunch board was set up nicely with great options for all to enjoy, price was great. The views were everything. The music was comfortable for all to be able to hold nice conversations without anyone having to yell. I like the fact that you have the option to add-on the bottomless mimosas and you’re not forced to have if you don’t want to. This place is very nice my 2nd time here, I did dinner once and came back to try out their brunch and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you for making my birthday a nice memorable one.

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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.3 stars by 786 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 31 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
  • Website
    http://thehouseontheriver.com/
  • Phone number
    (954) 825-2929
  • 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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