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Harbor House, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

4.7
4.7
8363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Milwaukee’s premier lakefront dining destination, Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant on the shore of Lake Michigan. With picturesque lake views, guests will be taken on a journey through New England with its reimagined menu, including a variety of dishes from Cape Cod, Nantucket, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, and Boston.

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 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

  • Valentine's Day Dinner Experience

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Enjoy a special three-course Valentine's Day dinner with the one you love at Harbor House.
    Valentine's Day Dinner Experience Photo

What 8,363 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

    Best Ambiance

  • Wisconsin

    Great for scenic views

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked

  • Milwaukee

    Best Ambiance

  • Milwaukee

    Great for scenic views

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Harbor House offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food" and "stunning views" of Lake Michigan. It's perfect for special occasions, with attentive staff who ensure celebrations feel memorable. The seafood is a highlight, especially the oysters and lobster, while the cocktails and desserts complete the experience. Highly recommended!

8,363 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, outstanding service and superb lakefront view.

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  2. Ashley

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service - a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion.

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  3. Mark

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view/location, great service and great food led to a great experience.

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  4. Pat

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place with great food and superior service.

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  5. Brian

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little gem in Milwaukee. Moved here from Baltimore where good seafood restaurants on the water abound in the region. Finally got to try Harbor House this weekend and it was fantastic. Great views of Lake Michigan, great ambiance and of course the seafood was terrific. A new go-to spot for our fine dining occasions.

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  6. William

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a good experience but for a restaurant of this quality the service was only average with mistakes made throughout the various courses. It has become all too common for service to suffer from understaffing and undertraining. I miss the days when professional waitstaff enhanced your dinning experience by their knowledge and ability to time the courses allowing for a pleasant and natural flow of the meal. Food was excellent with the Salmon and Scallop dishes properly prepared. The Special lobster ravioli as an appetizer was very tasty. Crab cakes were good but should have been exceptional for such a high end seafood restaurant. The gelato was good but serving three different scoops in a glass coffee mug vertically was silly requiring you to finish each flavor separately. Table size for four is also a problem and becomes a challenge with any appetizer order.

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  7. Bruce

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Harbor House provides us with good food, cocktails and service, in addition to great ambiance. Since we are part-times in the 3rd ward, it tends to be our "go to" restaurant.

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    138 reviews

    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing lobster fest specials food was spectacular service always top notch great way to celebrate my husbands birthday

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  9. John

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy the Harbor House very much and we return as often as possible. In the summer we usually dine on the outdoor patio as the view of Milwaukee Harbor is excellent. In the winter we must stay indoors but the view and ambience are wonderful. Each of the numerous times we have dined at Harbor House we have been very pleased with the food and the service.

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  10. James

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When visiting Milwaukee the Harbor House is a must. Everything about our meal and the entire evening was wonderful.

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FAQs

Harbor House is rated 4.7 stars by 8363 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 61 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 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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