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The Banyan House, Venice, FL

The Banyan House

4.4 (533)
$50 and over
American
19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Jazz Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    29 May 2025 only
    Join us at the elegant Solis Hall in Downtown Wellen Park for a memorable evening of smooth jazz and exquisite dining. Savor a carefully crafted dinner as live jazz creates the perfect ambiance. Guests will enjoy intimate shared seating at tables of up to eight, fostering a cozy, social vibe. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Reservations are required. Secure your spot today!
  • Banyan Brunch

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

    15 Jun 2025 only
    $55 plus Tax and Gratuity. Add on Bottomless Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's for $20

What 533 people are saying

The Banyan House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Banyan House impresses with its "excellent service" and "wonderful ambience" overlooking a scenic lake. Diners rave about the "delicious food," especially the lobster linguine and crab tower. The staff's attentiveness and friendly demeanor enhance the dining experience. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant remains a "highly recommended" dining spot.
533 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only comment I can say is that the food could’ve come out a little bit quicker and a little bit warmer but it’s completely understandable since it was very busy and Mother’s Day. We will definitely be back again. Everything else was great. The flavor of everything was phenomenal. My grouper was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. The meatball appetizer had a very nice spice to it and the ceviche was another great dish to start with. 

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  2. Rosa

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good just the hostess need more patience and communicated.

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  3. Robert

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers were friendly and attentive. Nice choices in the buffet

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  4. RachelL

    Coastal Georgia6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat at the bar and it did take like 10-15 minutes to get served, but they seemed to be understaffed. Everyone working was extremely nice. When we sat at our table, we ordered mussels as an app. They lacked a lot of flavor and most of them were opened all the way, so we didn’t eat them. However, our entrees were delicious. I had a ribeye and my partner had the gnocchi. Cocktails were great, atmosphere was great, and service was good.

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  5. Jennifer

    Tampa8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat for 30 minutes without even a drink coming to coming to our table. Service is terrible.

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  6. Richard VIP

    New York City110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food has been consistently good and the service has been excellent every time we have dined there. We continue to bring friends to enjoy what we have been enjoying for the past two years.

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  7. Michael VIP

    Tampa97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great meal here at the Banyan House - rapidly becoming our favorite dining spot. Food was tasty and well prepared. Our server Kaitlyn was outstanding - best yet. We will be back in the near future

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  8. Byron VIP

    Chicago44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience last night. Not only was the food and service outstanding, but we chose outdoor seating and the weather was perfect

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  9. Jim

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides the awesome food snd ambiance, our server Marina was the best. She was the most accommodating server I have had in quite awhile. Her attention to detail ensured our night out was perfect. I highly recommend sitting at her table!

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  10. Susan

    Tampa1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Upon entering we noticed it was noisy. No ambience. Server took a long time coming to our table with menus and to take our drink order. She was pleasant, but again it took a long time for drinks to arrive. Presentation was excellent and the food was very good. My margarita was watery, I would never order another. I'll stick with beer, hard to mess that up. Dessert was wonderful-Bread Pudding. Steak was delish, white asparagus was not cooked enough, potatoes were bland and dry. Halibut dish was a combo I have not experienced before, I enjoyed it completely. The blend of spices with the vegetables were perfect, not too spicy. Lobster fritters were a pleasant addition to the dish. Nice causal setting.

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The Banyan House is rated 4.4 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Banyan House

19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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