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The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The House on the River

4.4
4.4
591 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 113 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.

  • Thanksgiving Dinner at The HOUSE

    US$79.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    4 Course Thanksgiving Dinner

  • 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)

Menu

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What 591 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Best Ambience

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House on the River offers a charming dining experience in a historic setting by the New River. Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and "amazing food." The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, with "stunning views" and "great service." While some have noted service delays, many appreciate this unique venue for "brunch" and "pre-theater dining."

593 Reviews

  1. Jair

    Key West

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Wish I can give this place a better review, 30 minutes wait to get our first bottom less mimosa, then another 20 min to get the second one.. 90% OJ. Food was good over all. My son ordered a burger and was cut in the middle.. ask food runner why and he said Chef does that to check the temperature…. Really? PLOP! Just slow service. Will not go back again!

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  2. Monti

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had tickets to the theater and this was a perfect place to have a nice dinner before the show! I will definitely come back next time!!!

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  3. Julie

    West Palm Beach

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since it was a beautiful night we sat outside overlooking river We shared brussel sprouts appetizer and ordered rainbow trout and pear pasta purses The food was outstanding and such generous portions we had to bring some home A lovely walk to the Broward afterwards Our go to restaurant for before theatre

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  4. JenniferR

    West Palm Beach

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for brunch party of 2, I had made reservations but they were a little delayed. Hostess was nice, got us sat a little after 2pm. Food was great, the only thing that was a little off was the service. Our server seemed new possibly, and he seemed a little flustered. Overall it was ok the views were nice and ambiance was on point!! We will brunch again in the future.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation started at 1:30 pm , sitting inside in a room facing the river . All is good at this point , tea was served within 15 minutes. Server was very polite , that’s when our dilemma began . It took 1 hour for our first food item to show up , soup . The disturbing thing was , we were surrounded by large parties that were seated 35 minutes after us and received their food items before us . Of course after the fact our server began apologizing but it really just continued on as it was a 2hour 40 minute tea lunch that was a very bad service disaster . Just felt ignored throughout the whole event . I hope this doesn’t happen to other patrons visiting this amazing setting for a restaurant.

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  6. Tara

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had the worst experience at this place. I made the reservation months ago, arrived on time and there was no table prepared when I arrived. The service was slow, I had to run after the servers for everything from sugar for our tea to bisque . Our tea kept getting cold because the server brought bags and hot water, we asked from , cream, lemon and sugar. She returned 10 minutes later with only cream. This scenario repeated itself over & over. Whenever we asked for items, there was at least a 15 minute delay with each request. This problem happened so often, my party and I stopped asking for

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  7. cynthia

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was really slow for our table. We were seated for almost 30 minutes before our drink order was taken and we had to ask for it to be taken. Later during our experience I noticed our service was downstairs with other tables. It was clear you are understaffed. You can’t possibly have one person serving both downstairs and upstairs for the High Tea. Really took away from the High Tea experience when you are constantly asking for service.

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  8. Mickey

    Fort Lauderdale

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice service by jorge , great food specially the Bolognese

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  9. jill

    West Palm Beach

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue and atmosphere. Food not memorable. Had to send back charred octopus tasted mushy and funky. Salmon add to salad was $16 and about the size of 2 fingers. Glass of wine one of those premeasured. 4 sips and gone.

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  10. Rebecca

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was actually awful, my avocado toast was inedible

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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 591 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 113 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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