Summer House - North Bethesda

4.5

3478 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 90 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather.

For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@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 Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–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–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 881-2381
Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Ink Barrack
Catering
Summer House caters for parties of all sizes, whether at home, in the office, or at a special venue. Our expert team is ready to help cater your next event. To view our catering menu or place an order, visit our website.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event with the Summer House Parties & Catering team. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our experts will help you create a truly special occasion from start to finish. Visit our website to explore our private dining options and book your event. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com.
Private party contact
Grace Gower: (301) 881-2381

Location
11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Cross street
At Pike & Rose (at Old Georgetown Road)
Parking details
Parking Lot at Pike & Rose.
Public transit
Just North of the White Flint Station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Kids Pizza Making
$7.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Bring your little chefs to Summer House for Kids Pizza Making! Every Monday to Thursday from 3:00 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 zah 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).

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

Salads

add: grilled chicken - $12.95, salmon - $13.95, tuna* - $11.95, 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$17.95
grilled avocado, english muffin croutons

Pasta

add to your pasta: prime beef meatball, italian sausage or whipped burrata - $3.95

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

Prime Cheeseburger*

Prime Cheeseburger*$19.95
cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mustard, mayo; served w/ crispy french fries or sweet potato fries

Tacos

local corn tortillas, crunchy slaw, house-made guacamole

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

Summer Comfort

Avocado Toast*$19.95
scallion mascarpone, poached eggs, house country bread
Herbed Chicken Breast Paillard$18.95
baby arugula salad, lemon, calabrian chili
Picnic Fried Chicken Basket$24.95
fries, coleslaw; your choice of jumbo tenders with hickory bbq sauce or sandwich with buttermilk dressing & avocado
Fish 'n' Chips$25.95
alaska rock cod, malt vinegar fries, tartar sauce
Miso Glazed Salmon*$33.95
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% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.

What 3,478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Summer House in North Bethesda offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and drinks" and a delightful outdoor seating area perfect for sunny days. Despite some service hiccups, the staff is often praised for being "accommodating and attentive." The restaurant is family-friendly, boasting a lovely mix of patrons and a charming "Cali" decor.

3,478 Reviews

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Willette
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday experience…the noise level was perfect…we heard folks having a great time, but it wasn’t intrusive!!!
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Diane
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love Summer House for their food, and atmosphere, but mainly it’s the cookie bar that I go back for. They used to have a fantastic gluten free chocolate chip cookie that I looked forward to. It’s now a vegan GF cookie, and it’s super disappointing. Terrible texture. Weird taste. I had to send it back.
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teddy
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was great and our server was terrific and friendly.
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David
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great brunch experience. Come often and the food and service are consistently good.
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Aziz
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was great and our server GIO was amazing and frendly.
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Mazi
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good choice. Great food. Great service. Good ambience.
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Ariel
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great server. Service was excellent. Food was overall great!
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Kristina
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was very slow. Waited 20 minutes for water. The amount of salmon on the salmon nachos was miniscule for the price. Overall don’t feel like we got what we paid for. Dessert was the best part.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to take a moment to share my recent experience here as a testament to both the quality of the restaurant and a gentle suggestion for management. I had a 10 a.m. reservation for brunch, and from the start, I was impressed. The service was warm and attentive, and the food was nothing short of exceptional - truly, a chef’s kiss! The server was wonderful and handled everything beautifully until, towards the end, there was a little hiccup. After discreetly handing her my card, we continued to enjoy our time, but when the bill arrived, some time passed before I realized the card hadn’t been returned. I gently reminded her, and she openly admitted that she couldn’t find it at the moment. While unexpected, her honesty was reassuring, and I really appreciated how upfront she was. It spoke volumes about her integrity and professionalism. At one point, I noticed two managers nearby at the coffee station, and I half-expected mine of them to approach our table to acknowledge the situation. Safe to say, management found the card. While I am grateful for the steps they took to make up for it by removing some items from our bill, a direct acknowledgment from management would have meant even more on that moment. It’s a small gesture, but one that I believe would have made the experience feel even more attentive. Overall, though, I’m glad to say this experience hasn’t put me off. The server’s sincerity and the quality of the food have left a great impression, and I’ll definitely be back. Thank you for an otherwise lovely brunch!
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Steve
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group had the Turkey sandwich, Brussels Sprout salad, and Cobb salad, and all were delicious. Service was excellent
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FAQs

Summer House - North Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 881-2381.

Summer House - North Bethesda is rated 4.5 stars by 3478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 90 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Summer House - North Bethesda

11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Additional information

Cross street
At Pike & Rose (at Old Georgetown Road)
Neighborhood
North Bethesda
Hours of operation
Mon–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–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking Lot at Pike & Rose.
Public transit
Just North of the White Flint Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ink Barrack
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
Phone number
(301) 881-2381
Catering
Summer House caters for parties of all sizes, whether at home, in the office, or at a special venue. Our expert team is ready to help cater your next event. To view our catering menu or place an order, visit our website.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event with the Summer House Parties & Catering team. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our experts will help you create a truly special occasion from start to finish. Visit our website to explore our private dining options and book your event. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com.
Private party contact
Grace Gower: (301) 881-2381

Summer House - North Bethesda

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Kids Pizza Making

Parmesan-Truffle Fries

Sautéed Spinach

Center Cut Beef Tenderloin

Starters

Potato Salad Deviled Eggs$8.94

Crispy Crab Cakes$29.95

Jalapeño Cornbread$8.94

Parmesan-Truffle Fries$13.95

Prime Beef Meatballs$13.95

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

Wood-Grilled 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

Salads

Shaved Brussels Sprouts$19.95

Wilshire Blvd Cobb$20.95

Costa Mesa$18.95

Spicy Kale Caesar$17.95

Pasta

Bucatini Pomodoro$17.95

Rigatoni alla Vodka$19.95

Butternut Squash Ravioli$26.95

Prime Cheeseburger*

Prime Cheeseburger*$19.95

Tacos

Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken$19.95

Crispy Baja Fish$22.95

Carne Asada*$28.95

Summer Comfort

Avocado Toast*$19.95

Herbed Chicken Breast Paillard$18.95

Picnic Fried Chicken Basket$24.95

Fish 'n' Chips$25.95

Miso Glazed Salmon*$33.95

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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