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The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The House on the River

4.4
4.4
627 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 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 Dining
  • 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

    $45.00 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)

  • New Years Eve Sunset Dinner

    $69.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ringing in the bell elsewhere and want to enjoy our Pre-Fixe Early Dinner by the river?Chef has some of our most popular offerings for you to enjoy. Seating begins at 4:30 pm and concludes at 6 pm I $69*. per person *does not include 7%tax and 20% gratuity

  • New Years Eve Midnight Celebration

    $199.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    New Years Eve Midnight New Years Eve on the River Celebration Party Party Riverfront at our New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration. Includes Dinner, Open Bar, Midnight Champagne toast & Party favors! Seating begins at 8:30 pm I $199*. per person *does not include 7%tax & 22% service

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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
Nestled by the river, The House on the River offers a beautiful ambiance with "great views" and a charming historic appeal. Guests praise its "amazing food" and "delicious brunch" options. The setting is ideal for special occasions and casual visits alike, though service experiences can vary.

627 Reviews

  1. nicole

    Miami

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing, he said was his first night, and he did fantastic, our night was great thanks to him… place and food are very good too!

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  2. Chelsie

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were excellent. Despite reservations the wait time is pretty long but the manger and hostess did what they could to keep us comfortable while we waited, they were very pleasant. Our waiter was also very pleasant but overall his service was poor. He took our food order, luckily we put in appetizers and entrees all at once and that seem to be the only thing we didn’t have to repeatedly ask for or wait on until he realized another waiter started serving us. He did not check in on us throughout our meal at all because he was more focused on his larger tables. Little things need to be tweaked but overall it was good ambiance and a good food and drink experience.

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  3. Romone

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was very attentive, ambience was great. Everything was delicious that we ordered, just wish there were more items to choose from. The menu is extremely limited, not many options at all. Outside of that it was a good experience. This was our first time here, will just be prepared next time to maybe eat a lil before we go as the food wasn’t very filling and like I said there weren’t many options.

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  4. Kenneth

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I suppose the focus on champagne and brunch led me to believe that the menu would have leaned a little heavier toward what I consider more “brunch” type food - eggs, crepes perhaps, chicken & waffles - anything. In fairness, eggs Benedict was an option, but if you don’t like hollandaise sauce or poached egg, that’s the end of the brunch selection in my opinion. Our server was clueless, although pleasant. Timing was horrible; we ordered an appetizer but it arrived after our main course. Our server never realized this, as they have runners bringing plates out going table to table inquiring if it’s what you’ve ordered. Don’t get me wrong, the food we ate was great, the view and ambiance were superb. It’s not a brunch though; it was a meal served during brunch hours in a pleasant atmosphere.

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  5. Monica

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The day was perfect! Food was wonderful and service was impeccable. This is a beautiful place for friends and family for any occasion!

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  6. Barbara

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 5 ladies were impressed with The House. We loved the ambience, the many different areas to eat in, the fact that a bar/lounge was available either before or after, and especially the boats going by. The food was good, and so were the drinks. There was a mix-up on tea, and our accommodating waiter somehow forgot to charge each of us the gratuity that was already charged on the bill. No harm. No foul.. We fixed it. Go! Sit outside if you can. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

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  7. Jacob

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food !!! And beautiful place

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  8. kim

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Veuve experience was lovely. Food and service were excellent!

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  9. Randy

    Dublin

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We ate inside because it was a little cool outside. We were placed in a room by ourselves. We had to call the waiter over twice and I had to get up and find him for the bill. The carrot appetizer was nice. The artichoke heart was a soggy mess. The trout was just okay, a bit soggy also. The pasta pear gorganzola purses were just okay. We had to ask to have the dirty dishes removed and our food was literally just left at the table not even placed in front of us. The cheesecake was dry and hard ( inedible ). The wine was excellent…thank goodness 🙄

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  10. Harriet

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant, food snd staff was great! The bathrooms (women’s) was very unkept.

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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 627 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 55 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 Dining
  • 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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