Harbor House

4.8

6833 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Milwaukee’s premier lakefront dining destination, Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant on the shore of Lake Michigan. With picturesque lake views, guests will be taken on a journey through New England with its reimagined menu, including a variety of dishes from Cape Cod, Nantucket, New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard, Newport, and Boston.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 395-4900
Website
http://www.harborhousemke.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
John Korycki
Private party facilities
Set on Milwaukee’s stunning lakefront, Harbor House offers a premier downtown location and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The only lakefront venue to offer daily fresh fish and a raw bar, Harbor House has received numerous rave reviews as a fine dining destination. The Harbor House interior features a private dining room available for special events, and beautiful outdoor patios feature a full bar, Adirondack chairs and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee’s skyline. A bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant, Harbor House offers a striking lakefront setting for wedding photography and an elegant, comfortable dining experience for guests.
Private party contact
Katelyn Arnold: (414) 395-4900

Location
550 N. Harbor Dr Milwaukee, WI 53202
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
Harbor Dr & N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Parking details
Valet parking is offered Wednesday - Sunday. Please self-park in the Harbor House Lot, which can be accessed by entering from the southwest corner of the parking lot.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music on our patio every Sunday and Monday from 4-7 pm from June through August.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Steamed Mussels (Blue Hill Bay, ME)$21.00
Garlic Butter, White Wine Broth, Parsley, Crostini
Roasted Oysters (New Bedford, MA)$19.00
Two Oysters with Sweet Lemon-Herb Butter and Two Oysters with Bourbon-Chipotle Butter
Swordfish (East Coast)$44.00
Grilled, Sautéed Spinach, Onions & Fennel, Pink Peppercorn Vermouth Sauce
Sam Adams Beer-Battered Seafood (Boston)$24.00
Shrimp, Cod, Scallops Basket with Fries
New England Lobster Shrimp Clam Pot (Newport)$66.00
Steamed, Maine Lobster, White Shrimp, Cod, Clams, Mussels, Sausage, Corn, Red Potatoes, Lemon, Herb Butter

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Classic Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Fried Calamari$18.00
Marinated in Garlic, Mint, Marinara
Maryland Style Crab Cake$23.00
Remoulade, Carrot and Celery Salad

Soup & Salads

Clam Chowder$12.00
New England-Style, Bacon, Potatoes
Caesar Salad$13.50
Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan, Anchovy Dressing
Little Gem Wedge$15.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Penta Crème Blue, Bacon Breadcrumbs
Shellfish Bisque$14.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Crab, Cream
Garden Salad$14.00
Spring Lettuces, Strawberries, Snap Peas, Pea Tendrils, Goat's Feta, Sweet White Balsamic – Mint Vinaigrette
Burrata$16.00
Roasted Beets, Arugula, Pistachio, Sherry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Combinations

Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Sautéed Spinach, Bearnaise Sauce

8 oz Filet & Scallops$72.00
8 oz Filet & Shrimp$64.00
8 oz Filet & South African Lobster Tail$78.00
8 oz Filet & King Crab$80.00

Fish & Shellfish

Whole Sea Bass$42.50
Grilled, Lemon & Herbs, Fingerling Potatoes, Spicy Pickled Peppers & Onions
King Crab Legs$80.00
Steamed, Herb Butter, Red Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Drawn Butter
Bay of Fundy Salmon$38.00
Herb-Roasted, Red Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Castelvetrano Olives, Red Onions
Hudson Canyon Sea Scallops$45.00
Pan-Seared, Asparagus, Beech Mushrooms, Arugula, Lemon Olive Oil
Alaskan Halibut$46.00
Pan-Seared, Snap Peas, Fava Beans, Sweet Pea–Mint–Basil Sauce, Fingerling Potatoes, Crispy Leeks
South African Lobster Tails$65.00
Steamed, Herb Butter, Red Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Drawn Butter

Steak

Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Sautéed Green Beans

8 oz Black Angus House Filet$50.00
18 oz Black Angus Ribeye$60.00
8 oz Black Angus Prime Filet Mignon$76.00

Choice of Sauce

Classic Bearnaise
Brandy Peppercorn

Choice of Toppings

Caramelized Onions$5.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$9.00
Penta Crème Blue$7.00

Land

Roasted Chicken$28.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Snap Peas & Pearl Onions, Lemon
Veggie Pasta$22.00
Pappardelle, Green Beans, Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto

Sandwiches

Maine-Style Lobster Roll$32.00
Chilled, Old Bay Mayo, Celery, Toasted Brioche Bun, Fries
Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll$32.00
Warmed in Butter, Toasted Brioche Bun, Fries
Harbor House Burger$15.00
Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Sciortino's Bun, Fries

Sides

Garlic Sautéed Spinach$9.00
Yukon Gold Potato Purée$9.00
Buttered Red Potatoes$9.00
French Green Beans$12.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$11.00
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$12.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$12.00
Carrot Cake$12.00
Rhubarb Crumble$12.00
Vanilla Cheesecake$12.00
Chocolate and Hazelnut$12.00
Ice Cream and Sorbet$12.00

Great Whites & Red Snappers

Wines and Vintages are subject to change based on availability

Sparkling

2010 Dom Pérignon, Épernay$350.00
NV Krug Grand Champagne, Reims
- 375ml$180.00
2012 J. Schram 'Schramsberg' California$185.00
NV Veuve Clicquot, Reims$150.00
NV Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Reims$120.00
2015 Caraccioli Brut Cuvee, Santa Lucia Highlands$140.00
2008 Taittinger Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blanc, Reims$375.00
2014 Sandhi Blanc de Blanc, Santa Rita Hills$167.00
2008 Veuve Cliquot la Grande Dame, Reims$240.00
NV Veuve Clicquot Rosé, Reims$185.00
NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Reims$200.00
NV Gosset Grande Rosé, Reims$160.00
NV Medici Ermete, "I Quercioli" Lambrusco Secco, Italy$55.00
2013 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage, Reims$170.00

Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Peter Yealands, Marlborough$65.00
2020 Three Brooms, Marlborough$70.00
2020 Cakebread Cellars, Napa$85.00
2021 Craggy Range, Te Mona Road, Martinborough$70.00
2018 Inglenook, Napa$80.00
2020 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc, California$55.00
2018 Les Tuilières, Sancerre$90.00
2020 Domaine Daulny, Sancerre$75.00
2018 Château Villa Bel Air, Graves$90.00

Chardonnay

2017 Montagny Premier Cru, Burgundy$90.00
2019 William Fevre Chablis, Burgundy$82.00
2019 Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Arthur, Oregon$90.00
2019 Kumeu River Estate, New Zealand$75.00
2019 Domaine J. A. Ferret, Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy$95.00
2019 Domaine Vocoret & Fils Chablis, Burgundy$75.00
2019 Louis Jadot, Meursault, Burgundy$137.00
2019 Château du Meursault, Clos du Château, Burgundy$87.00
2017 HdV Hyde Vineyards, Napa$150.00
2020 Rombauer, Carneros$97.00
2018 Shafer, Red Shoulder Ranch, Carneros$131.00
2019 Fisher Vineyard, Moutain Estate, Sonoma$140.00
2019 Château Montelena, Napa$135.00
2019 Duckhorn, Napa$78.00
2019 Staglin Salus, Napa$86.00
2019 Staglin Estate, Napa$200.00
2015 Walt, Sonoma$90.00
2017 Domaine de Fussiacus, Pouilly-Vinzelles, Burgundy$70.00
2014 Alma Rosa el Jabali Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills$140.00
2018 Arista, Russian River Valley$150.00
2017 Vinography, South Africa$92.00
2019 Stags' Leap, Napa$89.00
2017 Fess Parker 'Bien Nacido Vineyard' Santa Maria$95.00
2017 Hess, Collection, The Lioness, Napa$110.00
2020 Cakebread Cellars, Napa$95.00

Riesling

2020 Leitz, Dragonstone, QbA, Rheingau$55.00
2020 August Kesseler, R, Kabinett, Rheingau$60.00
2019 Domaine Ansen Geierstein, Alsace$70.00
2020 Trefethen, Napa$57.00

Pinot Grigio / Gris

2019 Eyrie Vineyards, Pinot Gris, Dundee$60.00
2021 Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, Italy$63.00
2020 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris, Willamette$56.00

Regional Whites

2020 Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Dundee$85.00
2019 Prisoner Wine Company 'Blindfold' Napa$90.00
2016 Château Rahoul, Graves, Bordeaux$80.00
2017 Blancaneaux, Inglenook, Napa$90.00
2020 Veiga Naúm, Albariño, Rías Baixas$60.00
2020 Ermita Veracruz, Verdejo, Spain$64.00
2020 Sauvion, Vouvray, Touraine$60.00
2017 Turley 'White Coat' Napa$94.00
2019 Le Fils des Gras Moutons, Muscadet, France$60.00
2020 Ovum, Big Salt, Oregon$62.00
2017 Crozes Hermitage, Mule Blanche, Rhone$92.00
2018 Silkman Estate, Semillon, Australia$70.00
2020 Samas, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Italy$57.00
2018 Optima, Gewürztraminer, Sonoma$60.00
2016 Terre Rouge Fiddletown, Viognier, Plymouth$70.00
2016 Longridge, 'Ou Steen', Chenin Blanc, Africa$96.00
2020 Pride, Viognier, Sonoma$80.00
2015 M. Chapoutier Hermitage Chante-Alouette, Rhone$190.00

Pinot Noir

2019 Walt, Blue Jay, Anderson Valley$75.00
2018 Siduri, Anderson Valley$80.00
2019 Willamette Valley, Founder's Reserve, Willamette$70.00
2018 Arista, Russian River Valley$150.00
2020 Resonance, Willamette$82.00
2019 Gehricke, Sonoma$80.00
2019 Melville Estate, Sandy's Block, Santa Rita Hills$100.00
2019 Louis Jadot, Burgundy$65.00
2018 Louis Jadot, Côtes de Beaune-Village, Burgundy$100.00
2015 Mount Eden Vineyards, Santa Cruz$150.00
2019 Sea Smoke, Southing, Santa Rita Hills$210.00

Syrah / Shiraz & Blends

2018 PlumpJack, Napa$155.00
2016 Amon-Ra Shiraz, Barossa$175.00

Regional Reds

2019 Chateau des Jacques, Morgon, Beaujolais$65.00
2018 Eyrie Vineyards, Trousseau, Willamette$85.00
1996 Terricci, Antiche Terre De'Ricci, Tuscany$350.00
2020 Toso Estate Malbec, Mendoza$65.00
2006 Sezzana, Casanova Della Spinetta, Tuscany$136.00
2017 Lamole di Lamole Chianti, Italy$80.00
2018 Château du Moulin à Vent, France$90.00
2006 Sassontino, Casanova Della Spinetta, Tuscany$136.00
2019 Ca'Marcanda Promis, Tuscany$103.00
2018 Tenuta di Biserno, Il Pino di Biserno, Tuscany$130.00
1997 Terricci, Antiche Terre De'Ricci, Tuscany$330.00
2017 Clau de Nell, Cabernet Franc, France$100.00
2016 Tenuta La Fuga, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$95.00
2017 Castello di Valpaia Coltassala, Chianti Classica Reserva, Italy$150.00
2014 Dal forno Romano, Valpolicella Superiore, Italy$175.00

Zinfandel

2019 Lithic Hill, Sonoma$95.00
2018 Venge 'Signal Fire' Napa$120.00
2018 Inglenook, Edizione Pennino, Napa$100.00

Merlot

2018 Cakebread Cellars, Napa$130.00
2018 Miner 'Stagecoach' Napa$96.00
2012 Amuse Bouche, Napa$350.00
2018 PlumpJack, Napa$150.00
2019 Duckhorn, Napa$100.00

Cabernet

2010 Heitz 'Martha's Vineyard' Napa$400.00
2019 Francis Ford Coppola Claret, Sonoma$60.00
2016 Quilt Reserve, Napa$130.00
2015 Michael Mondavi 'M' Napa$302.00
2018 Hess Collection, Mount Veeder, Napa$150.00
2019 Caymus, Napa$175.00
2019 Round Pond 'Kith & Kin' Napa$82.00
2018 Stags' Leap, Napa$115.00
2018 Stack House, Napa$95.00
2018 Michael Pozzan, Alexander Valley$70.00
2018 Staglin Estate, Napa$365.00
2018 Château Montelena, Napa$150.00
2019 Seamless, North Coast$68.00
2018 Shafer One Point Five, Napa$205.00
2017 Cakebread Cellars, Benchland Select, Napa$200.00
2018 Cakebread Cellars, Suscol Springs, Napa$275.00
2018 Cakebread Cellars, Dancing Bear, Napa$332.00
2017 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley$350.00
2018 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley$350.00
2019 Quilceda Creek, Columbia Valley$350.00
2018 Castiel Estate, Howell Mountain$300.00
2015 Ridge Monte Bello, Santa Cruz$310.00
2019 Daou 'Soul of a Lion' Paso Robles$225.00
2016 DuMol, Napa$200.00
2013 Heitz 'Martha's Vineyard' Napa$450.00
2014 Fisher Vineyard, Mountain Estate, Sonoma$164.00
2015 Fisher Vineyard, Coach Insignia, Napa$227.00

Blends

2017 L'Aventure, Estate Cuvée, Paso Robles$230.00
2019 Hourglass, HG, III Napa$90.00
2010 La Parde de Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Leognan
- 1.5 Liter$250.00
2017 Justin 'Justification' Paso Robles$150.00
2019 Madame de Beaucaillou, Haut-Médoc$97.00
2018 Continuum, Napa$320.00
2018 Locanda, Remus, Sonoma$180.00
2018 Locanda, Romulus, Somona$180.00
2018 Hamel Family, Isthmus, Sonoma$125.00
2010 Domaine de Baron'Arques, Limoux$114.00
2016 Lancaster Estate, Winemaker's Cuvee, Sonoma$168.00

Cellared Red Wine

2018 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton, Burgundy$1,200.00
2017 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Échézeaux, Burgundy$1,900.00
2015 Hundred Acre, Kali Morgan Vineyard, Napa$600.00
2006 Hundred Acre, Ancient Way, Napa$350.00
2013 Au Sommet Atlas Peak, Napa$350.00
2015 Cardinale, Napa$440.00
2016 Dominus Estate, Napa$400.00
2009 Inglenook Rubicon, Napa$290.00
2016 Inglenook Rubicon, Napa$280.00
2016 Lokoya, Mount Veeder, Napa$495.00
2016 Opus One, Napa$385.00
NV Overture, Opus One, Napa$250.00
2017 Paul Jaboulet Aîné, La Chapelle, Hermitage$350.00
2015 Trefethen 'Halo' Napa$350.00
2016 Shafer, Hillside Select, Napa$500.00
2018 Penfolds Bin 149 Australia$250.00
2013 Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Italy$360.00

What 6,833 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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ridgefieldgirl
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Harbor House has the best seafood in Milwaukee. The preparation and presentation are exquisite. The drinks are great. The service and ambiance are on par with the food. It is worth the price. The views are spectacular.
BA
BeckyA
Milwaukee
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience5
Everything was OK, but the restaurant and service are not quite at pre-pandemic levels. Staff was very nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening with family celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday. Everyone wished her a Happy Birthday when they came by the table. Food and service was excellent. Waiting for our next trip to Milwaukee.
MR
MilenaR
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service with an even greater view of Milwaukee. Will be back for all occassions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from Colorado have dined here years past with my favorite aunt
C
Cath
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
I went with my friends to enjoy a moms night out and we had Alex as our server. He was wonderful and very attentive. I wanted a margarita that was not on the menu and he was able to deliver. A couple of things I noticed was that the mussels did not smell good and my friends steaks were a little overdone for what they ordered on how they wanted it done. It was windy and our things kept blowing off…it would have been nice if the hostess or server moved us somewhere not as windy but even when things were blowing away they didn’t say anything about moving us to a different table outside…they did mention we could go inside but not about moving us to a different table outside. I bought scallops for dinner and I would not get it again because it was way overpriced for 3 scallops
JW
JennyW
Des Moines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time celebrating our mom's 75th birthday with the Harbour House. The service was wonderful. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Several staff members even wished my mom a happy birthday Fantastic cocktails, exceptional food, and gorgeous views. Many thanks for a memorable evening.
S
Sarah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. I really enjoyed every minute of the experience. Thank you!!
SC
SusanC
Milwaukee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish every employee at Harbor House made us all feel special. The food and views were excellent. Before we leave we talk about when we can come back.
JB
JaniceB
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very delicious. Harbor House, being at the lakefront , provides great views of the skyline, Calatrava and the boat traffic.
FV
FrankV
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time back after Covid and although I wasn't happy that the buffet was gone. I still thought it was the best place for brunch in Milwaukee, the food was amazing, the value was great and the service was awesome.
s
stephen
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently fantastic food, service, and views! One of Milwaukee's best.
BB
BillB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food, views, service, and atmosphere! Can’t wait to go back!
MJ
MelvinJames
Minneapolis
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Husband who is a fish critic thought his halibut might have been frozen as it was a tad dry. For me the location and service made up for any food discrepancies
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal and service were excellent. For my Birthday, the additional treats provided helped make it special.
R
Rolobird
Milwaukee
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time trying the Connecticut lobster roll. Just excellent. As was the clam chowder. Harbor House never disappoints!
BC
BuonCbus
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing from start to finish and the service was outstanding. Very knowledgeable on food questions and very nice friendly personality in general. I would definitely recommend to others.
LP
LindaP
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Harbor House is wonderful for an occasion. My sister and brother-in-law were visiting Milwaukee and we wanted a special experience for their anniversary. We made the right choice! The host and servers had been advised and acknowledged the event without being excessive or phony. We received complimentary champagne at the end of the meal. Of course, the seafood entrees were excellent. Service attentive but not intrusive. The setting on Lake Michigan is lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. We haven’t been here since the previous restaurant (going way back) and we’re eager to try it out. Wonderful wait staff and great view of the lake and Calatrava. Food was amazing, as were the cocktails. Would definitely visit again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
niece’s birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service Austin was great!
GV
GaohuaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our anniversary & had such a good time. Food was amazing, oysters were bomb. Staff even welcomed us with a card and complimentary glass of champagne. Our waiter was amazing.
J
Jmk123
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall outstanding. Would be nice to have one item for an Appetizer that is non seafood.
B
Birthday1024
Milwaukee
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
40th anniversary
MA
MaryAnneW
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Perfect venue for a sparkling anniversary!
RK
RosaK
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Evening valet parking $6. Friendly efficient service. Great lakefront city views. Fresh tasty expensive food but worth it. Great place for a special occasion. Nice outdoor patio and bar open weekends. I like to bring out of town guests here too.
MR
MieshaR
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Third time here and nothing but good times at Harbor House
KE
KimE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here for Father’s Day late Sunday evening. We had Enrique as our waiter, he was great! I recommend the shellfish bisque, salmon and carrot cake for dessert. All incredible. My partner had the Halibut and I will say, next time that’s what I’m getting! The mint sauce the Halibut was in….*swoons* it was dreamy. Only quip would be that the carrot cake IS very small, so its a one person dessert not meant to be shared. So very Wisconsin of me to complain about portion size, I know. But the views there are also part of the experience. Go at night, around 7, before the sun goes down. You get both. It’s so good.
MH
MarkeenaH
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and staff was amazing
N
Noach
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Harbor House is the place to dine for me as an international traveler and Seafood lover. The panoramic overview of the Lake , seeing people yachting and also the immediate surroundings leaves one breathless Brenda Noach
MD
MarkD
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants in MKE and again it was great!
U
Univore
Milwaukee
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite restaurants. I made Father's Day brunch reservations for my husband and me. Most of our order was excellent, but my snow crabs legs, though plentiful, were so salty as to be inedible. I took them home and have soaked them in clear cold water in the fridge in hopes of diluting or even washing away the salt. Snow crab meat should be sweet, so I am not sure why these legs were steamed in obviously heavily salted water. If I, or any other customer, want the meat to be salted, then we can do that ourselves. I recently had snow crab legs at Red Lobster that sadly were better prepared than at Harbor House on Sunday. They were very sweet and tender. I'm guessing this was an aberration. We had one of the later reservations and perhaps the crab legs sat in the brine the entire day before being served to me. But no matter the reason, they were incredibly salty to the point that I couldn't even taste crab meat- only salt. My husband's halibut was excellent and up to HH's usual standards as were our appetizers and desserts. Too bad about the crab legs.
MB
MichaelB
Milwaukee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our sever Zari was great. Attentive, great suggestion not too obtrusive. Christian the GM/Operations MGR. For the Corp. is so professional and Exec Chef John visited our table and we told him the food is outstanding.
KD
KimD
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautiful view, excellent service, delicious food. Highly recommend the 3-course brunch.
C
Cake
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Harbor House is right on Lake Michigan. Excellent views! In good weather, there is outside seating overlooking the lake, the walking paths, and the beauty of the Calatrava. Dining here is truly an experience. Service, food, ambiance could not be better. inside tables. along the windows, are socially distanced and separated by clear plexiglass. Celebrating something special? This is the place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day Eve was special
KB
KarenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enrique, our server, was friendly, attentive and competent! The atmosphere is amazing. The food was very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely perfect in every way!
DB
DennisB
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fine food and absolutely beautiful setting overlooking lakefront. Great service.
GD
GreenDale
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With Harbor House, the view alone is worth the visit. The city and the lake are magnificent. However, with the Harbor House, it is just the beginning... Oysters are fresh and so good... Wine List is fantastic... the food (Love the halibut!) is top notch. The vibe is very coo, upbeat. Service is first class.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Harbor House is rated 4.8 stars by 6833 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

550 N. Harbor Dr Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Dr & N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is offered Wednesday - Sunday. Please self-park in the Harbor House Lot, which can be accessed by entering from the southwest corner of the parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
John Korycki
Entertainment
Enjoy live music on our patio every Sunday and Monday from 4-7 pm from June through August.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.harborhousemke.com/
Phone number
(414) 395-4900
Private party facilities
Set on Milwaukee’s stunning lakefront, Harbor House offers a premier downtown location and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The only lakefront venue to offer daily fresh fish and a raw bar, Harbor House has received numerous rave reviews as a fine dining destination. The Harbor House interior features a private dining room available for special events, and beautiful outdoor patios feature a full bar, Adirondack chairs and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee’s skyline. A bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant, Harbor House offers a striking lakefront setting for wedding photography and an elegant, comfortable dining experience for guests.
Private party contact
Katelyn Arnold: (414) 395-4900

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Additional information

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Seafood Tower

Roasted Oysters

Seared Sea Scallops

Chef's Journey to New England

Steamed Mussels (Blue Hill Bay, ME)$21.00

Roasted Oysters (New Bedford, MA)$19.00

Swordfish (East Coast)$44.00

Sam Adams Beer-Battered Seafood (Boston)$24.00

New England Lobster Shrimp Clam Pot (Newport)$66.00

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Maryland Style Crab Cake$23.00

Soup & Salads

Clam Chowder$12.00

Caesar Salad$13.50

Little Gem Wedge$15.00

Shellfish Bisque$14.00

Garden Salad$14.00

Burrata$16.00

Combinations

8 oz Filet & Scallops$72.00

8 oz Filet & Shrimp$64.00

8 oz Filet & South African Lobster Tail$78.00

8 oz Filet & King Crab$80.00

Fish & Shellfish

Whole Sea Bass$42.50

King Crab Legs$80.00

Bay of Fundy Salmon$38.00

Hudson Canyon Sea Scallops$45.00

Alaskan Halibut$46.00

South African Lobster Tails$65.00

Steak

8 oz Black Angus House Filet$50.00

18 oz Black Angus Ribeye$60.00

8 oz Black Angus Prime Filet Mignon$76.00

Choice of Sauce

Classic Bearnaise

Brandy Peppercorn

Choice of Toppings

Caramelized Onions$5.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$9.00

Penta Crème Blue$7.00

Land

Roasted Chicken$28.00

Veggie Pasta$22.00

Sandwiches

Maine-Style Lobster Roll$32.00

Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll$32.00

Harbor House Burger$15.00

Sides

Garlic Sautéed Spinach$9.00

Yukon Gold Potato Purée$9.00

Buttered Red Potatoes$9.00

French Green Beans$12.00

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes$11.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$12.00

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$12.00

Carrot Cake$12.00

Rhubarb Crumble$12.00

Vanilla Cheesecake$12.00

Chocolate and Hazelnut$12.00

Ice Cream and Sorbet$12.00

Great Whites & Red Snappers

Sparkling

2010 Dom Pérignon, Épernay$350.00

NV Krug Grand Champagne, Reims

2012 J. Schram 'Schramsberg' California$185.00

NV Veuve Clicquot, Reims$150.00

NV Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Reims$120.00

2015 Caraccioli Brut Cuvee, Santa Lucia Highlands$140.00

2008 Taittinger Comte de Champagne Blanc de Blanc, Reims$375.00

2014 Sandhi Blanc de Blanc, Santa Rita Hills$167.00