Harbor House
A new England-style seafood restaurant, serving the freshest seafood and unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee skyline.
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.
Soft Shell Crab season is here at Harbor House! 🦀
Hear from Chef Mike Genre on what makes this delicacy so special, from the short seasonal window to the sweet, delicate flavor and crisp texture that seafood lovers wait all year for.
05/15/2026
Simple preparation, expertly executed. Our Grilled Whole Mediterranean Branzino arrives at your table stuffed with lemon and sweet herbs. It's clean yet full of flavor.
View our full menu here: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/menu
05/08/2026
Friday happy hour, Harbor House style. Fresh Maine Lobster Roll Sliders, crispy Fried Clams, and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice with a kick. See you at the bar at 4.
View our full Happy Hour Menu: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/specials/happy-hour
05/07/2026
Soft Shell Crab season is officially underway at Harbor House! 🦀
Chef Mike's Chesapeake Bay Soft Shell Crab is marinated in buttermilk, fried crisp in Old Bay seasoned flour, and served with spicy remoulade, grilled asparagus, and crispy capers. Enjoy seasonal dining at its finest: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/make-a-reservation
05/05/2026
We’re all smiles over here! Harbor House has been nominated for Milwaukee Magazine’s Best of Milwaukee in the Best Patio category.
To our guests who have spent sunny afternoons and golden-hour evenings by the lake with us, thank you. It’s your moments, memories, and support that make our patio so special.
If you’ve dined with us and feel inspired to support, your vote would mean the world! Visit Milwaukeemag.com.
04/18/2026
Meet us at the raw bar. 🦪
Freshly shucked oysters, chilled seafood, and all the briny, ice-cold bites your table’s been craving. It’s the kind of order that turns into another… and then one more. Go ahead, start with an item from our raw bar.
Make your reservation: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/make-a-reservation
04/16/2026
This is your sign to order the lobster. 🦞
Steamed twin South African lobster tails, served with buttered red potatoes, sautéed green beans, and warm drawn butter. Simple and undeniably luxurious, just the way a perfect evening should unfold.
Start planning your order for your next visit: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/menu
04/14/2026
Heading to Art in Bloom this weekend? We’re opening our doors for lunch service on Thursday, April 16, just for you.
Join us for a lakeside lunch before or after your visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum, where spring is in full bloom inside and out. Fresh seafood, seasonal flavors, and sweeping views of Lake Michigan await.
We’ll also be open for regular lunch service Friday and Saturday, so you can plan your visit all weekend long.
Make a day of it, we’ll have your table ready!
04/10/2026
Where land meets sea. A perfectly seared filet paired with a buttery lobster tail, served over silky potatoes. Simple yet unforgettable. Join us at Harbor House for a classic done right.
View our menu: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/menu
04/08/2026
Start your Harbor House experience with a coastal classic. 🦑 Our Rhode Island Calamari is delicately marinated with garlic and mint, then lightly fried and served with house-made marinara.
View our menu and plan for your next visit: https://www.bartolottas.com/harbor-house/menu
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550 N Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI
53202
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 11am - 2pm |
| 5pm - 9pm | |
| Saturday | 11am - 2pm |
| 5pm - 9pm | |
| Sunday | 11am - 2pm |
| 5pm - 9pm |