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Harbor House is a rehearsal dinner venue located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, this bright and spacious New England-style restaurant offers the only premier lakefront dining experience in the area. Featuring a private dining room and a seasonal outdoor patio, Harbor House offers amazing views of the picturesque lake and the Milwaukee skyline.

Facilities and Capacity
This lakefront venue offers both indoor and outdoor accomodations for rehearsal dinners and private parties of up to 220 guests. The Captain’s Room features gorgeous windows that overlook Lake Michigan and the breathtaking skyline, accommodating up to 46 seated or 65 standing guests. For a larger affair, they offer the Restaurant Buyout, which holds 220 seated guests and offers nantucket-esque decor with wonderful views. Additionally, you have the option to host your rehearsal outdoors on the patio, featuring a full bar and Adirondack chairs.

Services Offered
Harbor House offers private dining room experiences for rehearsal dinners and other special events. The restaurant provides in-house catering and bar services for couples. There are a number of rental add-ons available, including projectors and television screens. If you book with Harbor House for your rehearsal dinner, they will provide the following services and rental items:

  • Set up
  • Clean up
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Servers
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens


Cuisine
Harbor House offers in-house catering for events, including stations and family-style. They specialize in fresh seafood and offer some of the finest oysters. Since they use the freshest ingredients when creating their delectable dishes, their menu changes seasonally. Their private dinner menu features a raw bar and entree combination. Choose from a variety of salads, main entrees including grilled tuna or filet mignon, and delicious desserts.

History
In 1993, Italians Joe and Paul collaborated to bring their passion for good food to life, opening Ristorante Bartolotta. For 25 years, they have been providing high-quality service and cuisine at numerous restaurants. After success with multiple locations, they continued to open restaurants throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including Harbor House in 2010.

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Donna Sent on 10/04/2017
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The rehearsal dinner we hosted for our son's wedding was everything we could have wanted. Working with Katelyn Arnold, the sales and catering manager, was a delightful and pleasant experience. Her attention to detail, friendliness and total competence made working with her an absolute pleasure! All of the plans were carried out to perfection and the evening flowed seamlessly. The food was outstanding and the view from the Captain's Room, overlooking the lake was magic. We were blessed with good weather and were able to enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on the patio. Thanks to Katelyn and the Harbor House staff for a memorable evening!
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Julie Sent on 06/21/2016
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We had a beautiful rehearsal dinner at Harbor House! The food, service, and room were all perfect! All of our guests were impressed with the view and how attentive staff was to their requests. I would highly recommend a rehearsal dinner at Harbor House.
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Karin Sent on 08/06/2014
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The setting, food, drinks and service were awesome and ensured a fantastic start to the wedding weekend. Danielle was very proactive and notified us a week in advance that we may have some logistic issues relating to our access of the venue. This was a result of circumstances beyond Harbor House's control. This allowed us to make appropriate arrangements to ensure all of our guests were able to make it to the venue.
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