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The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The House on the River

4.3
4.3
644 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
21:00
Booked 27 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.

Experiences

  • HOUSE of VEUVE BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    There are brunch's and there are Veuve Brunch's, come experience THE HOUSE OF VEUVE @ The House on the River ! Be part of something new on the river Downtown Fort Lauderdale with our "HOUSE OF VEUVE", where we will be featuring a "Veuve" themed brunch party experience in the west house. Design and decor set the stage for the special a la carte food menu offered along with tasty sips and of course "Veuve" by the bottle or the glass. This tasty, fun and fashionable brunch experience is only offered by pre-reservation on Saturday & Sunday afternoons. The vibe is created for outdoor dining, indoor seating is available for those not so perfect days and those that prefer to sit inside.

  • New Years Eve Midnight Celebration

    US$249.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    New Years Eve Midnight New Years Eve on the River Celebration Party Party Riverfront at our New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration. Options for indoor & outdoor patio seating includes 4 Course Dinner, Open Bar, Midnight Champagne toast, & Party favors! Our live DJ will spin remixes of music from the 80 to now on the patio. Seating begins at 8:30 pm I $249*. per person *does not include 7%tax & 20% service

  • New Years Eve Sunset Dinner

    US$69.00 per person

    31 Dec 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 7 pm I $69*. per person *does not include 7%tax and 20% gratuity

Menu

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What 644 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

644 Reviews

  1. Patricia

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third time eating at The House on the River. It’s a spectacular spot right on the water with a charming outdoor area as well as unique indoor rooms. The food is extremely tasty and the brunch menu varied. They easily accommodated dietary needs for my family. I am a subscriber at the nearby Broward Center and this is my pre-show go-to from now on!

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  2. Kelley

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice setting, food good not great. Service was ok, waited 15 minutes to get coffee because it had to brew. Weird for a brunch place not being on top of that and server laughed when I said that. Not a good look.

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  3. Julie

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time dinning there. Highly recommend this eclectic restaurant! The food was excellent! They save a server can make or break a dining experience, so true! Our server, Christina, was by far the best server we’ve had out in a very long time. She was attentive, friendly & witty. We will request her everytime we return!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. NOAH

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Above average food and beautiful location. The prix fixe menu was surprisingly good value. Great pre theater spot.

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  5. tina

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. The service was outstanding and the food was excellent. Just to cold in the bar.

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  6. Shea

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My man & I went there for date night & booked the swing room. The food was delicious and fresh & every member of the staff was friendly. Only one thing is I wished the windows overlooking the River was clean.. it was very hard to see through the glass because the windows were very dirty. Otherwise, our experience was great.

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  7. KimB

    Treasure Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friend’s birthday celebration pre- show at Broward Center for the Performing Arts Server was prompt and knowledgeable. Our food selections ranged from appetizers and salad to pasta bolognese and pork chop entrees. The atmosphere was warm and festive - l The restaurant is located a short walk from the Broward Center along the waterfront and is a great complement to an enjoyable evening with friends

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  8. Shuquanna

    Naples

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My food was very cold. Decor very nice, overall experience 3/10

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  9. susan

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous brunch today at the House on the River. Our server, Stacy was amazing!! Hard to believe it is just her second day working here. She is a treasure!! Can’t wait to return!!! Thank you Stacy!!!

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  10. Pascal

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I expected an elevated experience with the VEUVE brunch. Limited menu offering and our waiter was not great. The food came out at once while we ordered an appetizer. I would not recommend or go back

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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.3 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 27 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

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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