The Banyan House

4.5

228 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for creative cocktails

Enjoy Creative Cuisine at Downtown Wellen Park's Landmark Lakefront Restaurant
NEW AMERICAN CUISINE
Enjoy citruswood-fired steaks, seafood, and pasta, plus creative chef-driven small plates while surrounded by beautiful scenic views.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 584-5300
Website
https://banyanhouserestaurant.com/location/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Neighborhood
North Port
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Banyan Brunch
Multiple dates available
$35 plus Tax and Gratuity. Add on Bottomless Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's for $20

Local Golden Beet Salad $13.00
Red & Golden Beets, Candied Pecans, Arugala, Apples, Aged Goat Cheese
Flat Iron Grilled Caesar$18.00
Grilled Romaine Hearts, White Anchovies, Croutons, Creamy Caesar, Parmesan Crisp
Chicken “Wedge” Salad$17.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Hard Poached Egg, Candied Bacon, English Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado Mousse, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with your choice of: Truffle Fries, Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Seasonal Coleslaw, Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Banyan Chicken BLT$15.00
Grilled Chicken, Apple Braised Bacon, Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Red Pepper Aioli
Fried Black Grouper Tacos$15.00
Jalapeño - Corn Relish, Cajun Remoulade, Cotija Cheese
Banyan House Grilled Cheese$13.00
American, Cheddar & Boursin Cheese, Roasted Tomato Bisque
Beef Short Rib Sandwich$16.00
Carolina Mustard BBQ, Apple Cider Coleslaw
Grass-Fed Brasstown Beef Burger$16.00
Apple Braised Bacon, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles
Sliced Steak Sandwich$18.00
Grilled Flat Iron, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese, Horseradish Mustard, Onion Roll
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich$20.00
Whole Fried Crab on French Brioche (Seasonal)
Blackened Grouper Sandwich $18.00
Remoulade Sauce, French Brioche Bun
Lobster Roll$24.00
Spicy Aioli & Avacado
Grilled Garden Sandwich$13.00
Marinated Zucchini, Red Onions & Peppers, Goat Cheese & Basil Pesto on Ciabatta Roll

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Banyan House offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing views" and a "great atmosphere." Diners rave about the "excellent service" from attentive staff like Kelly and Marina. The menu, featuring standout dishes like Rigatoni Bolognese and lobster linguine, is praised for its "superb taste." Ideal for special occasions!

228 Reviews

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Monica
Naples
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was not good at all very disappointed service was great friendly
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Greg
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent! We had great service and everyone had a great time!
The Banyan HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the great review, Greg. Happy New Years to you and your family. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Philip
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The only thing I can suggest is to dim the lights more. It felt like we were in diner but with exquisite food and fine service
The Banyan HouseResponded 7 days ago
Philip -- Thank you for the great review. We will continue to work on our lighting to improve the Ambience. Happy holidays to you and your family!
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Tammy
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here! The cocktails and wine were excellent, our entrees and dessert were delicious, and our server was delightful. Highly recommend!
The Banyan HouseResponded 7 days ago
Tammy -- Thank for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Donna
Naples
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First timers. love the atmosphere. Our server, Kelly was excellent. In fact, the entire staff were friendly and fun. The drinks were pretty good but like everywhere else they are way overpriced. One at the table really enjoyed the French onion soup very much. There was a good amount of lobster in the linguine with lobster but overall, it was a little bland. Another at the table really enjoyed the pot roast and all of the sides were very good -cooked well and very tasty .Two at the table had the ribeye dinners one was fatty and the other was thin. we found it to be pricey considering the above. So, 4 stars it is
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Sharon
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly staff and manager, accommodated special food requests.
The Banyan HouseResponded on December 22, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Sharon! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Fay
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious. I’d highly recommend the lobster linguine!
The Banyan HouseResponded on December 21, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Fay! We always love when our guests from California pop in for a visit. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Beth
VIP
Baltimore
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another perfect experience. The food was delicious, the service was wonderful, and the ambiance and view were beautiful! I'll be back soon!
The Banyan HouseResponded on December 21, 2024
Thanks for another great review, Beth! We love seeing you at The Banyan House -- Thank you for your continued support and business! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Gary
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit to Banyan House did not disappoint. We had a 6:45pm reservation and upon our arrival we were greeted and seated within 5-minutes. Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairing for our various dishes. The food was really good and was served with very nice presentations. We will definitely be back.
The Banyan HouseResponded on December 15, 2024
Gary -- Thank you for the great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your first dining experience with us. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Seth
VIP
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible. I had the lamb and duck tacos…SO GOOD! The breading pudding was next level!
The Banyan HouseResponded on December 14, 2024
Seth, Thanks for the great review! We are glad you had an incredible experience with us last night. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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FAQs

The Banyan House is rated 4.5 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

Additional information

Neighborhood
North Port
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://banyanhouserestaurant.com/location/
Phone number
(941) 584-5300

The Banyan House

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Banyan Brunch

Menu

Soups

Roasted Tomato Bisque Soup $10.00

French Onion Soup$12.00

Salads

Local Golden Beet Salad $13.00

Flat Iron Grilled Caesar$18.00

Chicken “Wedge” Salad$17.00

Sandwiches

Banyan Chicken BLT$15.00

Fried Black Grouper Tacos$15.00

Banyan House Grilled Cheese$13.00

Beef Short Rib Sandwich$16.00

Grass-Fed Brasstown Beef Burger$16.00

Sliced Steak Sandwich$18.00

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich$20.00

Blackened Grouper Sandwich $18.00

Lobster Roll$24.00

Grilled Garden Sandwich$13.00

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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