Summer House - Chicago

4.6

7879 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 223 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard.

For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 634-4100
Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
Catering
Summer House caters to parties of all sizes, whether at home, in the office, or at a special venue. We offer full-service catering, including events aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. To view our catering menus or place an order, visit our website.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event with the Summer House Parties team. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our experts will help you create a special occasion from start to finish. Visit our website to explore our options and book your event. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com.
Private party contact
Summer House Parties Team: (773) 634-4100

Location
1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Armitage
Parking details
Free and paid street parking is available on Halsted, and around the corner along Armitage. Valet parking is available for $15 cash
Public transit
Just southeast of the Armitage stop on the Brown Line. Halsted Bus, Route #8 Armitage Bus, Route #73
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Kid's Pizza Making
Multiple dates available
Bring your little chefs to Summer House for Kids Pizza Making! Every Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, kids 12 and under can craft their own pizzas at the official pizza counter with our chefs for $7.95 plus tax (gratuity not included). Or opt for our tableside option, and have all the ingredients delivered to your table for the whole family to get in on the fun! Kids will wash their hands, use the flour to form the dough, spread their choice of red or white sauce, and build their zae with cheese and toppings of their choice. Once our team pops it in the oven, the pizza will be delivered back to your family’s table for an a-dough-able dinner. Please note, Kids Pizza Making is not offered during the weekend (Friday to Sunday).
Summer House Birthday Surprise
$29.95 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Summer House – Lincoln Park, your birthday wish is our command. Celebrate the special occasion with the Summer House Birthday Surprise! Gift yourself or your loved one with an unforgettable birthday bash, including festive balloons, a sensational Sprinkle Cake, and memories to last a lifetime. Our delicious, California-inspired food and drink menu is just icing on the cake. Purchase the Birthday Surprise for $29.95 (plus tax) as you celebrate another journey around the sun! Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Popular dishes

Classic Margherita$18.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, olive oil, sea salt, basil
Sausage & Peppers$20.95
mozzarella, roasted sweet peppers, tomato sauce
Hobbs Pepperoni$19.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan
Spicy Salumi & Burrata$21.95
garlic, fresh mozzarella, whipped burrata, tomato sauce
Shaved Mushroom$19.95
gruyère, onion, truffle, rosemary, parmesan cream, parsley
Prosciutto & Egg*$20.95
four cheese, sunny-side up egg, parmesan cream, chili flake
Spicy Giardiniera & Olive$18.95
manzanilla and kalamata olives, tomato sauce, mozzarella

Salads

add: herbed chicken breast - $12.95, grilled oiishi prawns - $15.95, wood-grilled salmon - $13.95, ahi tuna tataki* - $11.95, grilled skirt steak* - $15.95

Shaved Brussels Sprouts$19.95
manchego, bacon, avocado, toasted almonds, green peas, mustard vinaigrette
Wilshire Blvd Cobb$20.95
avocado, egg, corn, cucumber, tomato, bacon, blue cheese, herb vinaigrette
Costa Mesa$18.95
queso fresco, corn, pico de gallo, avocado, quinoa, crispy tortilla, chipotle crema, lime vinaigrette
Spicy Kale Caesar$18.95
grilled avocado, english muffin croutons

Pasta

add to your pasta: prime beef meatball, italian sausage or whipped burrata - $4.95

Bucatini Pomodoro$17.95
organic tomato, basil, parmigiano
Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.95
peas, pepperoncino, pecorino, wild oregano
Butternut Squash Ravioli$26.95
sage, brown butter, pecorino

Prime Cheeseburger*

served w/ crispy french fries or sweet potato fries

Prime Cheeseburger*$19.95
cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mustard, mayo
Blue Cheese-Peppercorn Burger*$21.95
peppercorn crust, point reyes blue, crispy onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo

Tacos

local corn tortillas, crunchy slaw, house-made guacamole

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken$19.95
all white meat, salsa verde, pico de gallo
Crispy Baja Fish$22.95
light tempura batter, chipotle crema, pasilla salsa
Carne Asada*$28.95
grilled skirt steak, poblano rajas, queso fresco

Summer Comfort

Herbed Chicken Breast Paillard$18.95
baby arugula salad, lemon, calabrian chili
Crispy Chicken Sandwich Basket$22.95
avocado & buttermilk dressing, fries, coleslaw & hickory BBQ sauce
Fish & Chips$25.95
pacific rockfish, malt vinegar fries, tartar sauce
Roasted Idaho Trout Grenobloise$25.95
capers, brown butter, brioche croutons
Miso Glazed Salmon$35.95
broccoli salad, toasted almonds, sesame-miso butter
Skirt Steak Frites*$38.95
guajillo chili, cilantro-lime butter, garlic fries
Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs$39.95
berkshire pork, kansas city bbq sauce, sweet potato fries
Westholme Wagyu Strip Steak*$55.95
peppercorn sauce, fries, arugula

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

What 7,879 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Summer House in Chicago offers a vibrant dining experience with "beautiful ambiance" and a "wonderful beach house vibe." It's a top choice for brunch or dinner, boasting "delicious GF friendly food" and "amazing service." While some find it noisy, the inviting atmosphere and diverse menu keep guests coming back.

7,879 Reviews

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debbie
Chicago
154 reviews
vip
5.0
154 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. We love the tuna avocado appetizer and we shared the scallop special. Our server was excellent. We like to sit at the high top tables near the bar.
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Anita
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have always loved the food, vibe, ambiance and decor at summer house. We celebrated a birthday today and got the bday package. There were balloons set at the table and they also served bday cake for the guest. We had a great time overall!
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Ian
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful time. The food and drinks were delicious.
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Tracey
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love how open and airy this place is. Great food and brunch cocktails not to mention baked goods. Attentive service but not hovering. Great choice!
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Maureen
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I love when the wait staff recognizes when patrons are awkwardly holding the oversized menus as the table was too small to place on table, they never did. No Coconut cake, a crime, I die for their Coconut cake, such a let down. I couldn’t find the Salmon in my Salmon poke nachos, presentation of this dish C- Overall, we enjoyed our dinner, I’ve been patronizing Lettuce Entertainment Restaurants for a Long time.
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Keilah
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Summer House is a great spot to go to when you’re in the neighborhood. This visit, it felt like we couldn’t catch a break. Our waiter didn’t come to check on us, we were missing cutlery, our appetizer arrived with the entrees (and one was missing), then we were rushed to leave. So frustrating.
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Peggy
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Matt was an exceptional server. Fabulous atmosphere.
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Katherine
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful experience! Great service! Drinks were slightly overpriced.
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Deja
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our reservation was at 6:30, which is when we arrived but the line to get to the host stand was very long with the foyer being completely filled and busy with people waiting for their table. It was 6:34 when we got to the host stand, at which they told us they’re still waiting for tables to be finished up before we got seated. We weren’t seated until 6:51. Service was fair, not great. We were rushed and they tried to take our menus before we ordered entrees, as well as forgot new silverware. We didn’t see our server often and with the QR codes for payment, there’s not too much actual service. The biscuit appetizer on the seasonal menu was incredible. 10/10. Would come just for those. We ordered the pizza with barata and subbed the salumi for pepperoni, which was nice and accommodating. The crust was very burnt, however. Vibe was cool but they clearly overbooked on this Friday night.
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Melissa
Cincinnati
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great as well as service. It was a bit loud inside but it was a busy Friday night. Desserts were incredible.
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FAQs

Summer House - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 634-4100.

Summer House - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 7879 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 223 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Armitage
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free and paid street parking is available on Halsted, and around the corner along Armitage. Valet parking is available for $15 cash
Public transit
Just southeast of the Armitage stop on the Brown Line. Halsted Bus, Route #8 Armitage Bus, Route #73
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
Phone number
(773) 634-4100
Catering
Summer House caters to parties of all sizes, whether at home, in the office, or at a special venue. We offer full-service catering, including events aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. To view our catering menus or place an order, visit our website.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event with the Summer House Parties team. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our experts will help you create a special occasion from start to finish. Visit our website to explore our options and book your event. For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com.
Private party contact
Summer House Parties Team: (773) 634-4100

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Summer House - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Kid's Pizza Making

Summer House Birthday Surprise

Margherita Pizza

Campari

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Starters

Potato Salad Deviled Eggs$9.94

Parmesan-Truffle Fries$13.95

Jalapeño Cornbread$10.95

Prime Beef Meatballs$16.95

Handmade Local Burrata$19.95

Signature Guacamole

Signature Guacamole$16.95

Raw & Chilled

Salmon Poke Nachos*$19.95

Pacific Hamachi Sashimi*$19.95

Ahi Tuna & Watermelon Tostadas*$18.95

Veggies

Warm Edamame$11.95

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$13.95

Lightly-Charred Shishito Peppers$13.95

Pizza

Classic Margherita$18.95

Sausage & Peppers$20.95

Hobbs Pepperoni$19.95

Spicy Salumi & Burrata$21.95

Shaved Mushroom$19.95

Prosciutto & Egg*$20.95

Spicy Giardiniera & Olive$18.95

Salads

Shaved Brussels Sprouts$19.95

Wilshire Blvd Cobb$20.95

Costa Mesa$18.95

Spicy Kale Caesar$18.95

Pasta

Bucatini Pomodoro$17.95

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.95

Butternut Squash Ravioli$26.95

Prime Cheeseburger*

Prime Cheeseburger*$19.95

Blue Cheese-Peppercorn Burger*$21.95

Tacos

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken$19.95

Crispy Baja Fish$22.95

Carne Asada*$28.95

Summer Comfort

Herbed Chicken Breast Paillard$18.95

Crispy Chicken Sandwich Basket$22.95

Fish & Chips$25.95

Roasted Idaho Trout Grenobloise$25.95

Miso Glazed Salmon$35.95

Skirt Steak Frites*$38.95

Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs$39.95

Westholme Wagyu Strip Steak*$55.95

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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