The Banyan House

Name: The Banyan House
Address: 19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL, United States, 34293
Telephone: (941) 584-5300
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

226 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

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 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
Phone number
(941) 584-5300
Website
https://banyanhouserestaurant.com/location/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Area
North Port
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

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

Local Golden Beet Salad US$13.00
Red & Golden Beets, Candied Pecans, Arugala, Apples, Aged Goat Cheese
Flat Iron Grilled CaesarUS$18.00
Grilled Romaine Hearts, White Anchovies, Croutons, Creamy Caesar, Parmesan Crisp
Chicken “Wedge” SaladUS$17.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Baby Heirloom Tomato, Hard Poached Egg, Candied Bacon, English Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado Mousse, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with your choice of: Truffle Fries, Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Seasonal Coleslaw, Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Banyan Chicken BLTUS$15.00
Grilled Chicken, Apple Braised Bacon, Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Red Pepper Aioli
Fried Black Grouper TacosUS$15.00
Jalapeño - Corn Relish, Cajun Remoulade, Cotija Cheese
Banyan House Grilled CheeseUS$13.00
American, Cheddar & Boursin Cheese, Roasted Tomato Bisque
Beef Short Rib SandwichUS$16.00
Carolina Mustard BBQ, Apple Cider Coleslaw
Grass-Fed Brasstown Beef BurgerUS$16.00
Apple Braised Bacon, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles
Sliced Steak SandwichUS$18.00
Grilled Flat Iron, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese, Horseradish Mustard, Onion Roll
Soft Shell Crab SandwichUS$20.00
Whole Fried Crab on French Brioche (Seasonal)
Blackened Grouper Sandwich US$18.00
Remoulade Sauce, French Brioche Bun
Lobster RollUS$24.00
Spicy Aioli & Avacado
Grilled Garden SandwichUS$13.00
Marinated Zucchini, Red Onions & Peppers, Goat Cheese & Basil Pesto on Ciabatta Roll

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Banyan House offers a "beautiful setting" with "amazing views" and a "great atmosphere." Diners rave about the "excellent service" from attentive staff like Kelly and Marina. The menu, featuring standout dishes like Rigatoni Bolognese and lobster linguine, is praised for its "superb taste." Ideal for special occasions!

226 Reviews

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Philip
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The only thing I can suggest is to dim the lights more. It felt like we were in diner but with exquisite food and fine service
The Banyan HouseResponded 1 day ago
Philip -- Thank you for the great review. We will continue to work on our lighting to improve the Ambience. Happy holidays to you and your family!
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Tammy
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here! The cocktails and wine were excellent, our entrees and dessert were delicious, and our server was delightful. Highly recommend!
The Banyan HouseResponded 1 day ago
Tammy -- Thank for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Donna
Southwest Florida
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First timers. love the atmosphere. Our server, Kelly was excellent. In fact, the entire staff were friendly and fun. The drinks were pretty good but like everywhere else they are way overpriced. One at the table really enjoyed the French onion soup very much. There was a good amount of lobster in the linguine with lobster but overall, it was a little bland. Another at the table really enjoyed the pot roast and all of the sides were very good -cooked well and very tasty .Two at the table had the ribeye dinners one was fatty and the other was thin. we found it to be pricey considering the above. So, 4 stars it is
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Sharon
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly staff and manager, accommodated special food requests.
The Banyan HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the great review, Sharon! We are glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Fay
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious. I’d highly recommend the lobster linguine!
The Banyan HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the great review, Fay! We always love when our guests from California pop in for a visit. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Beth
VIP
Baltimore
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another perfect experience. The food was delicious, the service was wonderful, and the ambiance and view were beautiful! I'll be back soon!
The Banyan HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for another great review, Beth! We love seeing you at The Banyan House -- Thank you for your continued support and business! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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Gary
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit to Banyan House did not disappoint. We had a 6:45pm reservation and upon our arrival we were greeted and seated within 5-minutes. Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairing for our various dishes. The food was really good and was served with very nice presentations. We will definitely be back.
The Banyan HouseResponded on 15 December 2024
Gary -- Thank you for the great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your first dining experience with us. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Seth
VIP
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible. I had the lamb and duck tacos…SO GOOD! The breading pudding was next level!
The Banyan HouseResponded on 14 December 2024
Seth, Thanks for the great review! We are glad you had an incredible experience with us last night. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Julie
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Banyan House. Full delicious portions. Atmosphere is great. Our server, Ayesha, was pleasant, helpful and couldn’t be more accommodating! Experiences great. Can’t wait to go back.
The Banyan HouseResponded on 15 December 2024
Julie -- Thanks for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your first experience dining with us! Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Ed
Southwest Florida
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first time experience here was exceptional. Every detail was attended to and the food was delicious.
The Banyan HouseResponded on 14 December 2024
Thanks for the great review, Ed. We are glad your first experience was exceptional! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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The Banyan House is rated 4.5 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

19725 Wellen Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

Additional information

Area
North Port
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://banyanhouserestaurant.com/location/
Phone number
(941) 584-5300

The Banyan House

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Banyan Brunch

Menu

Soups

Roasted Tomato Bisque Soup US$10.00

French Onion SoupUS$12.00

Salads

Local Golden Beet Salad US$13.00

Flat Iron Grilled CaesarUS$18.00

Chicken “Wedge” SaladUS$17.00

Sandwiches

Banyan Chicken BLTUS$15.00

Fried Black Grouper TacosUS$15.00

Banyan House Grilled CheeseUS$13.00

Beef Short Rib SandwichUS$16.00

Grass-Fed Brasstown Beef BurgerUS$16.00

Sliced Steak SandwichUS$18.00

Soft Shell Crab SandwichUS$20.00

Blackened Grouper Sandwich US$18.00

Lobster RollUS$24.00

Grilled Garden SandwichUS$13.00

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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