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Harbor House, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

4.7
4.7
8392 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

Private dining

What 8,392 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

    Romantic

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harbor House offers a stunning dining experience with "excellent food and service." The scenic views of Lake Michigan are "unparalleled," providing a beautiful backdrop for enjoying fresh seafood and exquisite dishes. Despite occasional service delays, the staff's attentiveness and the restaurant's ambiance make it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

8,392 Reviews
  1. Jhb9383 VIP

    Milwaukee30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view, very welcoming staff. Calamari was excellent. Crab cake was awful and I should have sentit back. Scallops were wonderful. Wine per glass was expensive

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  2. JoeF

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in Milwaukee never disappoints.

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  3. Norman VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a similar experience about a year ago with slow service but this time was even worse. Food is good but when it takes almost an hour to get your food and the waiter comes by sporadically it’s not worth it. The restaurant was only about 70% full. Clearly the restaurant needs work with their service and won’t be back again.

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  4. mark VIP

    Oklahoma City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in all respects, seafood at its best with a good menu and wonderful chefs specials. The oyster selection was excellent, fresh and delicious, with a chop salad to start. I had the Ciprianno and it was a delight. My wife had fillet cooked to her liking. An outstanding restaurant and a gem for Milwaukee, not to be missed!
    Harbor HouseResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Mark. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Karalee

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Had the salmon and ribeye dinner and both were delicious and amazing . The service was fantastic! We could not have picked a better place to celebrate.
    Harbor HouseResponded 3 days ago
    We are elated to hear that you enjoyed your 20th wedding anniversary celebration at Harbor House! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had an amazing experience! The staff was so friendly and helpful and on point! They made my husband’s birthday a night to remember! He was so impressed and felt very special! The staff kept mentioning his birthday and telling him happy birthday! The restaurant even wrote out a birthday card for him by hand! They wrote out “Happy Birthday” on his dessert plate and it was so beautiful and special! The music was amazing! The staff did not rush us out, they did not continuously interrupt us and they let us enjoy our time, our night and personal space. Their presence at our table was perfect and so was the service! They made sure to come back in the perfect exact moment to refill our drinks and ask if we needed anything else. The staff was so friendly and respectful and professional! I loved it! The restaurant is elegant, clean and the bathrooms are as well! Our table was by the window with a beautiful water view! I’m so glad they were able to accommodate everything I asked for and needed to make my husbands birthday so special! We will be going back many more time! Thank you so much Harbor House!
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for all the praise. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your celebration with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  7. Mike

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere, amazing food. This is our place for special occasions
    Harbor HouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hi, Mike. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!

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  8. Kloslow

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, our server Bella and her associate were very attentive, lovely venue with a view.
    Harbor HouseResponded 6 days ago
    We are so glad to see that you enjoyed your time with us. We do look forward to seeing you again in our restaurant soon.

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  9. Cheryl

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and ambiance!! I'd guess our servers were at our table 30 times during the course of the meal! We had drinks, a salad to start, crab/lobster/filets and desserts. We were celebrating 2 birthdays including my mother's 91st birthday. Very pricey but - you pay for quality and well worth it! There were 2 elderly people in our group with walkers; they were very patient during seating and took the walkers away during the meal and brought them back when they were eating. Overall - a FABULOUS meal and dining experience!!
    Harbor HouseResponded 6 days ago
    Your positive experience at Harbor House is greatly appreciated! We're thrilled to hear about the outstanding food, service, and ambiance you enjoyed during your celebration.

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  10. Vickie

    Milwaukee12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here. Don't get here much for lunch but did today. Surprised that it wasn't that busy yet our server rushed us through everything. We were trying to catch up but felt we needed to order right away and at the end he didn't even ask if we wanted another drink but brought the check. Normally A+ food and service, just not today.
    Harbor HouseResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear that your recent lunch experience didn't meet our usual standards. We appreciate your feedback.

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FAQs

Harbor House is rated 4.7 stars by 8392 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Harbor House

550 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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