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The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The House on the River

4.3
4.3
636 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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

  • High Tea Experience

    US$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)

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

Menu

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What 636 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.

636 Reviews

  1. Shuquanna

    Naples

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. susan

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Alan

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our team celebrated end of year. It was a special time and this place made it special for all.

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  4. Melissa

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I was made to wait till my other party arrived even though more then half the patio was empty. Given the wrong drink menu which unfortunately both of us found a drink we enjoyed. Brunch board was a great idea if everything arrived hot. Waffles were cold and hard and the chicken was cold and a bit oily. Our waiter was good.

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  5. Michael

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took a good friend out for her birthday and it was our first time dining here after seeing a show at the Broward Center just a short walk away. It was absolutely amazing! The ambience was classy, quiet and festive for the holidays. Our server was amazing and he even fulfilled my request of a birthday song/acknowledgement with a candle on my friend's dessert! The food was delicious and the Dinner with Benefits Menu was great value for money!! Will definitely come here again!! Highly recommend going here!!

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  6. Corey

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing setting, amazing food (the snapper was fantastic), great server who made for a really entertaining evening

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience from the minute we walked in. We done out a lot and this was one of the best experiences we’ve had locally. We sat at a table inside, had a view of the river and the whole place was decorated beautifully for Christmas. We were party of 6; all the men had the filet and it was cooked perfect. I had the trout and I can’t wait to go back and have it again. The flavor was so original, not something I’ve seen on a menu often. Our server was great too. We will be back!

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  8. michael

    Key West

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the Caesar salad with shrimp. The 3 shrimp($16 add on) were like rubber and tasted strongly of iodine. I almost spit out the piece of the second that I tried after trying a small bite of the first one and concluding that surely its foul taste and repugnant texture had to be an aberration. The “Caesar” dressing seemed to be mayonnaise only.

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  9. Randall

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten all over the world and love to cook, the Caesar Salad was the best I have ever had (although they need to offer anchovies) and the Pork Chop was so amazing. I have never eaten a pork chop cooked so perfectly. The sauce, mushrooms, and smashed potatoes were beautiful.

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  10. nicole

    Miami

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.3 stars by 636 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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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