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The House on the River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The House on the River

4.3
4.3
648 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 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 Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • Location
    301 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1725
  • Area
    Sailboat Bend
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 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

Menu

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What 648 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

Loved For

  • 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.

648 Reviews

  1. Jessie

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place at night is beautiful we did outdoor dining my man & I for Christmas Eve, I received a text earlier then my reservation time which was great, we got seated immediately. Our server came to us provided us with water and took our chose of drinks and explained certain dishes we had questions on, we ordered and appetizer came to our table at a reasonable time, we then ordered our entrees and food also came out at a reasonable time, our food was fresh and tasty. Took a walk inside this place is a gem, if your looking for a nice night out this is a place you should definitely try, looking forward on doing brunch one weekend.

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  2. McKenzie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such great food! Our server was really nice and we had a great time:it was decorated beautifully for Christmas. Rainbow trout 10/10

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  3. Patricia

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  4. Kelley

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  5. Julie

    Fort Lauderdale

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 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!

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  6. NOAH

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    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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  7. tina

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    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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  8. Shea

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    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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  9. KimB

    Treasure Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    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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  10. Keith

    VIP

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been there for brunch a few times and really enjoyed it. The dinner not so much. My friend said the salad was disappointing… and I wasn’t crazy hungry so I had their burger… which really was borderline bad tbh. But the atmosphere can’t be beat… we will stick with brunch and go elsewhere before the shows at the Broward Center for now…

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FAQs

The House on the River is rated 4.3 stars by 648 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 54 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 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri 11:00–16:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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