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Harbor House is a bright, spacious New England-style seafood restaurant Milwaukee residents and visitors love, set on the shore of Lake Michigan. Our restaurant offers a premier lakefront dining experience and the freshest seafood flown in daily from both coasts. The interior features a three-sided bar, a raw bar, an open kitchen, and a private dining room available for special events and parties. A seasonal outdoor patio features a full bar, Adirondack chairs and unparalleled views of the lake, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Milwaukee’s skyline. Harbor House specializes in oysters, selling more than 10,000 each month and offering a different variety each day depending on what’s available and fresh
Upscale spot with Lake Michigan & skyline views serving steak, seafood dishes & a lengthy wine list.
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Address: 550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 395-4900
Website: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house?utm_campaign=Google-My-Business
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Willa Olson
Tried Harbor House for Valentine’s Day. The menu was set so that is important to note for our experience. The drinks were phenomenal, the espresso martini and white cosmo were perfect. We were seated after about a 15 minute wait and had to switch tables due to proximity to the serving station. It felt like they stuck and extra table in the hallway of the restaurant but we were able to move without much fuss. Our servers were absolutely amazing, I believe her name was Carmen but I could be wrong. 10/10 service and attentiveness from her and her assistant. Plates were cleared quickly, glasses were never empty, and questions were answered thoroughly. The chef’s reserve oysters were delicious as an appetizer, creamy and smooth. We had the lobster ravioli, which I did not care for at all, and the loaded lobster bisque as our appetizers. The lobster bisque was the best dish of the night. The lobster was cooked perfectly and the broth was rich. They were out of a few items which was disappointing considering the menu was already limited for the holiday. They were out of the scallops which was the main reason we made the reservation but the filet mignon was cooked to order and done well for a seafood house. I did not care for the lobster tails either, the lobster tasted like it was seasoned with an acidic, alcoholic, sweet something that just was not doing it for me. The lobster was cooked well, we might have just gotten a bad tail or whatever they brush on top of it just isn’t for me. The desserts were okay, the espresso crème brûlée was the winner of the night and had adorable chocolate espresso beans on top. The hazelnut and chocolate was too rich and dense for me but I also do not enjoy opera cake and misordered on my end. Overall, the service was fantastic but the food was slightly underwhelming. We will be back this summer to give the full menu a shot and Harbor House a second chance.
… moreSompa Jahan
I came here on a whim for a Friday dinner and was not prepared for any of it. Not the view, not the food, not the fact that I’d spend the entire drive home trying to figure out when I could reasonably come back without it being weird.
We started with the Lobster Bisque, which already felt like a steal before it even arrived. Creamy and rich, finished with tomato, brandy and tarragon, it was the kind of opener that sets a dangerous precedent for the rest of the meal. We split it and I regretted that immediately. The fully loaded version with two ounces of Maine lobster is very clearly the correct choice. I know that now. I didn’t know that then. Live and learn.
From there we moved to the Berkshire Pork Belly Confit, which came plated over a butternut squash purée with wild mushrooms and a maple-apple cider reduction. It sounds like something you’d order in October and it tasted like the best version of that idea. The pork was tender all the way through with just enough caramelization on the outside, and the purée underneath pulled every component together in a way that felt almost architectural. I kept eating slowly just to make it last longer.
Then came the Pan-Seared Grouper, and honestly the night peaked here. Topped with lump crab, potato purée, sautéed broccolini and a tomato-caper sauce with fresh oregano, it was a plate that knew exactly what it was doing. The sear on the grouper was perfect, the crab on top felt genuinely generous rather than decorative, and the brightness from the tomato-caper sauce kept the whole thing from ever feeling too heavy. I cleaned the plate and felt no shame about it.
… moreWe started with the Lobster Bisque, which already felt like a steal before it even arrived. Creamy and rich, finished with tomato, brandy and tarragon, it was the kind of opener that sets a dangerous precedent for the rest of the meal. We split it and I regretted that immediately. The fully loaded version with two ounces of Maine lobster is very clearly the correct choice. I know that now. I didn’t know that then. Live and learn.
From there we moved to the Berkshire Pork Belly Confit, which came plated over a butternut squash purée with wild mushrooms and a maple-apple cider reduction. It sounds like something you’d order in October and it tasted like the best version of that idea. The pork was tender all the way through with just enough caramelization on the outside, and the purée underneath pulled every component together in a way that felt almost architectural. I kept eating slowly just to make it last longer.
Then came the Pan-Seared Grouper, and honestly the night peaked here. Topped with lump crab, potato purée, sautéed broccolini and a tomato-caper sauce with fresh oregano, it was a plate that knew exactly what it was doing. The sear on the grouper was perfect, the crab on top felt genuinely generous rather than decorative, and the brightness from the tomato-caper sauce kept the whole thing from ever feeling too heavy. I cleaned the plate and felt no shame about it.
Chloe Spencer
Elegant and old school restaurant right on the water. Interior feels chic yet cozy, and well lit. I came for the Happy Hour which is from 4 to 6PM, and required me to sit in the bar area — so keep that in mind if you’re coming here with other people! For an upscale place, I felt that the dishes were reasonably priced and had good portion sizes. An absolute must try are the mussels, served in a delightful cream sauce that makes my mouth water now thinking about it. Also enjoyed the pork belly skewers and slaw. Pork belly requires a LOT of work to be executed correctly (get a nice crisp without being too greasy or salty) and not only was the texture perfect, but the taste was too. I tried the tuna tataki, which I think has a little bit too much rice in proportion to the other ingredients, but it was still tasty! The oysters and mushrooms dish was a special, and I liked them. The strawberry mojito was sweet and refreshing. Finished off the night with the banana cake, served with a banana gelato! But I think the best part of my time there was the staff. They were super sweet, greeted other locals at the bar and checked in with them frequently… it’s clear they care a lot about not only delivering a good experience but their community as a whole.
… moreAdel Khan
We had brunch at the Harbor House. For a group of 15, with multiple children, the service was great. Aside from one order mix-up, everything went well.
On to the food. I ordered off the 3-course brunch menu.
1. I started with the lobster avocado toast. As somewhat of an avocado toast aficionado, I was left underwhelmed with the dish in front of me. While the brioche was a nice touch, the rest was rather…bland. The avocado could have at least been seasoned with S&P. It tasted like ingredients rather than a dish. 2.4/5
2. For my main course, I ordered the spinach eggs Benedict with crab add-on. This was much more seasoned. The side potatoes were nice as well. Again, comparatively, nothing to write home about. 2.9/5
3. I finished off with the chocolate & hazelnut torte. It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate. The only thing here was the “sauce” on the side could have been thicker. It had the consistency of spilled milk. 3.1/5
Overall, if you’re going to Harbor House for brunch, enjoy the views and the company. At the price point, i think there are better options if you’re going for the food. 2.8/5
… moreOn to the food. I ordered off the 3-course brunch menu.
1. I started with the lobster avocado toast. As somewhat of an avocado toast aficionado, I was left underwhelmed with the dish in front of me. While the brioche was a nice touch, the rest was rather…bland. The avocado could have at least been seasoned with S&P. It tasted like ingredients rather than a dish. 2.4/5
2. For my main course, I ordered the spinach eggs Benedict with crab add-on. This was much more seasoned. The side potatoes were nice as well. Again, comparatively, nothing to write home about. 2.9/5
3. I finished off with the chocolate & hazelnut torte. It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate. The only thing here was the “sauce” on the side could have been thicker. It had the consistency of spilled milk. 3.1/5
Overall, if you’re going to Harbor House for brunch, enjoy the views and the company. At the price point, i think there are better options if you’re going for the food. 2.8/5
Chelsey Park
Amazing food! The service was a little slow and wrong order of oysters came out, but we enjoyed it regardless. View is the best part of this restaurant. We came here for lunch and fully enjoyed the beautiful lake view along the Milwaukee art museum. It is a bit on the expensive side, but still highly recommend coming out to celebrate any occasions or no occasions.
… moreSteps
Overall. It was a pleasant experience. Sam our server was great. We went for an early lunch when they first opened. Great Views. Food & Atmosphere lived up to the reviews. I would definitely go back.
… moreHope
We had brunch recently at Harbor House. The service and atmosphere was very nice. It was a lot of food and was very tasty. We had clam chowder, crab cake, frittata, eggs Benedict, carrot cake and crème brûlée. We had a window seat and we enjoyed brunch.
… moreMelissa Clausen Labutski
Very nice atmosphere. Beautiful view. Service was very good. Oysters were so fresh and delicious. Tuna tarter was very good. I had filet and African lobster tail, both cooked to perfection. Normally when I get lobster, its always overcooked. Not this time, not here, was tender and done just the way I like it. Very satisfied with our visit and can’t wait to go back. Thank you very much!!
… moreBryan Hintz
We had one of our best dining experiences ever celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary there on Friday night. We’ve celebrated every anniversary at this restaurant, and it’s always special. Although we were a bit disappointed not to be seated at our usual table by the window and were instead placed near the kitchen, the evening quickly turned around.
Chef Michael Genre personally came out to welcome us and surprised us with two special appetizers and a fantastic bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Throughout the evening, he stopped by several times to check on us and even brought out a wonderful new dessert he had recently created. His kindness and attention made the night unforgettable and turned what started as a small disappointment into one of our best dining experiences yet.
… moreChef Michael Genre personally came out to welcome us and surprised us with two special appetizers and a fantastic bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Throughout the evening, he stopped by several times to check on us and even brought out a wonderful new dessert he had recently created. His kindness and attention made the night unforgettable and turned what started as a small disappointment into one of our best dining experiences yet.
Kriscia Zelaya
This is exactly what I want when I say I want a fancy dinner. We usually only treat ourselves with a nice dinner once/twice a year and Harbor House will be our go to every year for sure. The food was amazing . The ambience was excellent. The prices are justified by the quality of the food. Can’t wait to go back, thank you !
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