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The House on the River

4.3
4.3
708 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • 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 Elegant
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Titanic Dinner Valentines Edition

    US$169.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join us on Valentine's Day under the stars for an 11-course dinner with optional wine pairing experience. This Titanic-themed dinner experience includes a modernized recreation of the culinary lineup served to the first-class passengers traveling aboard the ill-fated ocean liner RMS Titanic in the first class dining saloon on the night of April 14, 1912.
  • High Tea Experience

    US$59.00 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)

What 708 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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
The House on the River offers a charming riverside dining experience in Fort Lauderdale. Guests praise the "beautiful ambiance," "stunning views," and "delicious food," making it a perfect spot for brunch or pre-theater dining. While some mention slow service, the "friendly and attentive" staff often enhance the overall experience.
708 Reviews
  1. Lou

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar staff were not as friendly and personable as one would expect. Also, how does a bar run out of sweet vermouth? The food was good but the steak was a cooked a little more than was asked. Victoria was a great server, friendly and attentive. Great ambience and setting.

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  2. Diana

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone from the servers to the Maitre de were delightful and helpful. Great place to go prior to the theater and sit outside and watch the boats go by

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  3. Andrea

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, beautiful ambience and the food was so tasty. Staff was very very attentive and really nice.

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  4. Thomas

    Fort Lauderdale

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the House of Veuve experience. The ambiance is nice and thankfully the music wasn’t so loud that I didn’t have to yell to have a conversation with my wife. Overall a great and inviting atmosphere. I do believe there is a lot of missed opportunity for this place, specifically in overall service and experience. I had this misfortune of finding and eating shards of glass in my burrata and prosciutto appetizer. The response instead of being apologetic was “oh don’t worry, this appetizer is on us”. Rather than I’m sorry, are you ok, what can I do for you? Even at the end of our meal, we had to wait for someone, I’m guessing the manager to remove the charge. Food was good, nothing spectacular but overall good. I will say that it does take time so you will need to plan for around 2+ hours. Our reservation was at 2:30 and didn’t leave until almost 5pm and it was just myself and wife. The server disappeared almost the entire time and waiving him down was not what I wanted to do. Imagine we ate our meal and plates were picked up and he had no idea we had even received our meals. Never came over to see how we were enjoying our meals or if we needed anything else. Upon asking for our bill, he then asked for the first time if we wanted another drink, something I would’ve ordered during my meal but at 2.5 hours I just wanted to leave. Miami/Fort Lauderdale are filled with people wanting to take photos, the experience doesn’t offer this, no branded items to purchase and take home. As mentioned earlier lots of missed opportunity. Happy to say I tried it but wouldn’t go again or recommend to anyone else.

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  5. TanyaQ

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not great. The whole restaurant cleared out by the time we got our food (about 1.5 hours after we sat in an afternoon reservation). Waiter was no where to be found for large gaps in time. When we were tipping, he stood over our shoulders asking why the tip provided was lower than he expected (not sure why). Since some of us had drinks and others did not, we had agreed upon a tip structure before getting the bill with the last of us tipping the bulk but waiter got confrontational despite us telling him that and it was super uncomfortable. We’re locals, this was our first experience, and we will not be coming back.

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  6. Alina

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s all about the vibe! We had a great time, the ambiance is the reason to go, there’s a dj, beautiful decorations and a lot of Veuve 🍾 The service is great, the food is ok, but again, it’s all about the vibe and having a good time. We went for the Veuve Clicquot experience and are going back again next weekend with other friends. If you are looking for a good time, beautiful scenery, and instagrammable pictures, make your reservation and enjoy the experience.

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  7. Grace

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Veuve Brunch Experience! Food and drinks were great but the atmosphere is what makes this place so special. Perfect for an elevated brunch date or small party.

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  8. Jenny

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the brunch board and it was superb. Every item was delicious. The chicken and waffles were stellar! There was enough to eat for the 6 of us and the bottomless mimosas was great!

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  9. Julia

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniela, our waitress was phenomenal. Our 2 hour bottomless mimosa were never empty. The food came out perfectly oaced with our drinks. So we had time to enjoy our mimosas before the food was there. We sat in a private room, so we had our own little bub le to enjoy a very fun boisterous girl brunch reunion. The food was delicious and left our food hearts very happy.

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  10. terri

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere sitting outdoors overlooking the water was wonderful, Rozzi our waiter was very nice and attentive. However, the food took a very long time to come out, which made us nervous given we had an 8 PM show to go to. The food was tasty and Presented well, however, our burgers were overdone and dry.

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The House on the River is rated 4.3 stars by 708 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

Select a time

Booked 66 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 Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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