Summer Place

4.7

1807 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Formerly known as Summer House, we have reimagined our brand & menu to bring you an even more unforgettable dining experience. Welcome to Summer Place. Cleveland's standard for scratch-made food, smooth drinks, and good vibes on the legendary Gold Coast! Our Contemporary American Scratch Kitchen combines creative, sharable plates with fresh, modern twists on your favorite standard entrees. With a strong dedication to maintaining a seasonal menu, your meal will always be prepared using the freshest ingredients. Our bright and airy interior boasts some of the most beautiful lake and cityscape views in the Cleveland area. #longlivesummer

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(216) 270-2300
Website
http://www.summerplacecle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tom Asimakis
Private party facilities
Intimate, private dining is available in our private dining room for up to 10 people. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, warm interior design finished with teakwood and burnt orange accents.

Location
12900 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Neighborhood
Lakewood
Cross street
Lake Ave.
Parking details
Use front entrance for The Carlyle On The Lake and follow Summer House signs left, go around the bend and take driveway down to private parking lot. Valet may be Available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Easter 2025 Brunch Buffet
$54.95 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Join us to celebrate Easter! $54.95 includes a fabulous buffet featuring: Prime Rib, Ham, Raw Bar, French Toast, Chicken & Waffles, Pancakes, Quiche, Eggs Benedict, Dessert Bar, and much more! Price includes soda, coffee, and tea. *20% gratuity and tax will be added to final bill and is not included in ticket price. *$19.95 for children 12 or under.
Mother's Day Buffet
$54.95 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Join us to celebrate Mother's Day! $54.95 includes a fabulous buffet featuring: Prime Rib, Ham, Raw Bar, French Toast, Chicken & Waffles, Pancakes, Quiche, Eggs Benedict, Dessert Bar, and much more! Price includes soda, coffee, and tea. *20% gratuity and tax will be added to final bill and is not included in ticket price. *$19.95 for children 12 or under.

Popular dishes

Avocado Toast$12.00
honey, red onion, feta, egg, everything spice
French Toast Bread Pudding$12.00
seasonal jam, maple
Yogurt and Granola$8.00
ohio honey, seasonal fruit
Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00
seasonal fruit
Veggie Omelet$12.00
mushroom, peppers, onions, spinach, hashbrowns
Ham & Cheese Omelet$13.00
canadian bacon, fontina, scallion, hashbrowns
Mikey's Big Breakfast* **$22.00
8oz sirloin, eggs, hollandaise, toast, hashbrowns
Eggs Benedict$17.00
english muffin, canadian bacon, poached egg, hollandaise, hashbrowns
Short Rib Hash$18.00
short rib, runny egg, onion, pepper, cheddar
Eggplant BLT^$14.00
grilled eggplant, summer sauce, tomato, bacon, lettuce, fries
Chicken & Waffles$18.00
belgium waffle, sweet tea butter, house hot sauce, maple syrup
Breakfast Sandwich$12.00
english muffin, runny egg, bacon, hashbrowns

Smorgasbord

2 Eggs Any Style$4.00
Toast$2.00
Hash Browns$3.00
Buttermilk Pancake$3.00
Canadian Bacon$6.00
Blueberry Maple Sausage$6.00
Bacon$6.00
Hand Cut Fruit$5.00

Shareables

Shrimp Cocktail$19.00
old bay, spicy cocktail sauce, citrus
Grilled Oysters$20.00
lardo, apple cider mignonette, chives
Hummus**$12.00
za'atar, sumac, crispy chickpea, pita
Deviled Eggs$12.00
caviar, chives
Dry-Aged Clothesline Bacon$17.00
ohio maple, pickles
Cinnamon Rolls$9.00
citrus glaze

Salads

add salmon, steak, or shrimp - $14

Cobb^$12.00
romaine, kale, avocado, cukes, pickled beets, pickled onion, bacon, egg, fontina, meyer lemon poppy seed vinaigrette
Safie's Pickled Beet Salad$12.00
smoked bleu cheese, apple, mixed greens, candied pecan, vanilla cider vinaigrette
Wedge** ^$10.00
baby iceberg, maple bacon, tacky tomato, egg, yogurt ranch
Fattoush**$14.00
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, pepper, crispy pita, pomegranate vinaigrette

Table Service

all bottles are delivered with your choice of two fresh squeezed juices or standard mixers

Ca di Alte Prosecco$48.00
Chandon Brut$54.00
Roederer Estate$80.00
Veuve Rose$115.00
Pierre Joeut$130.00

Featured Cocktails

Spiked Blueberry Lemonade$9.00
stoli blueberry vodka, squeezed lemon, muddled blueberries

Bloody Good Start

Classic Bloody Mary | Maria$10.00
absolut peppar, house hot sauce, blue cheese stuffed olives, celery
Miami Mike's Bloody Mary | Maria$15.00
absolut peppar, shrimp, bacon, celery, blue cheese stuffed olives, house hot sauce

Sparkling Beginnings

Aperol Spritz$9.00
aperol, prosecco, orange
Raspberry French 75$13.00
prosecco, gin, chambord raspberry liqueur
Peach Bellini$10.00
peach puree, prosecco, lemon
Hooray for Rose!$12.00
peach puree, rose prosecco, lemon

Mimosas

Classic Mimosa$9.00
orange juice, prosecco
Tropical Pineapple Mimosa$12.00
prosecco, chambord, pineapple juice
Pomegranate Mimosa$12.00
prosecco, pomegranate liquer, pomegranate juice

Pressed and Squeezed

Espresso Martini$13.00
Espresso$4.00
Macchiato$6.00
Coffee$4.00
- W/ Bailey's or Khalua or Cantera Negra$9.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Americano$6.00
Latte$6.00
Fresh Blood OJ$6.00
Fresh Pineapple Juice$5.00

What 1,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Great for scenic views
Cleveland
Great for scenic views
Cleveland
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Summer Place offers "unbeatable views" of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland, providing a "beautiful ambiance" perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and delicious food, particularly the brunch offerings. While some find it pricey, the "generous portions" and "exceptional service" make it a worthwhile experience.

1,807 Reviews

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barbara
London26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our first time here! loved it , accommodated a group of 10 no problems, food was great.
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Paul VIP
Cleveland27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service from Holly was fantastic. Great food and experience.
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TimR
Cleveland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding, from the walleye to the short ribs and the desserts were huge, we brought half of our dessert home. In addition the view of the city and lake are fantastic as was the service. We will be back again.
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Nick VIP
New York City58 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated at a great spot and our waitress was very kind ! Love going there for brunch!
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Christine
Cleveland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, even in the winter for a special occasion. The views of the lake and downtown are spectacular. I can't wait to revisit in summer.
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JaneD
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Summer Place has wonderful food, ambience and service!
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Tanazia VIP
Detroit24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a latte, clothesline bacon and the lobster toast! Super bomb!
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Peggy
Cleveland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed a wonderful brunch! Excellent service, menu choices, atmosphere. We will come back.
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Joe
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mora and other waitstaff were excellent!! Beautiful views
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Eduardo
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maggie and staff were excellent! From the moment we stepped in to everyone who attended to our table. 5*’s
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FAQs

Summer Place offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 270-2300.

Summer Place is rated 4.7 stars by 1807 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

12900 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Additional information

Cross street
Lake Ave.
Neighborhood
Lakewood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Use front entrance for The Carlyle On The Lake and follow Summer House signs left, go around the bend and take driveway down to private parking lot. Valet may be Available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tom Asimakis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.summerplacecle.com/
Phone number
(216) 270-2300
Private party facilities
Intimate, private dining is available in our private dining room for up to 10 people. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, warm interior design finished with teakwood and burnt orange accents.

Summer Place

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Easter 2025 Brunch Buffet

Mother's Day Buffet

Buttermilk Pancakes

Chicken & Waffles

Grilled Oysters

Breakfast

Avocado Toast$12.00

French Toast Bread Pudding$12.00

Yogurt and Granola$8.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00

Veggie Omelet$12.00

Ham & Cheese Omelet$13.00

Mikey's Big Breakfast* **$22.00

Eggs Benedict$17.00

Short Rib Hash$18.00

Eggplant BLT^$14.00

Chicken & Waffles$18.00

Breakfast Sandwich$12.00

Smorgasbord

2 Eggs Any Style$4.00

Toast$2.00

Hash Browns$3.00

Buttermilk Pancake$3.00

Canadian Bacon$6.00

Blueberry Maple Sausage$6.00

Bacon$6.00

Hand Cut Fruit$5.00

Shareables

Shrimp Cocktail$19.00

Grilled Oysters$20.00

Hummus**$12.00

Deviled Eggs$12.00

Dry-Aged Clothesline Bacon$17.00

Cinnamon Rolls$9.00

Salads

Cobb^$12.00

Safie's Pickled Beet Salad$12.00

Wedge** ^$10.00

Fattoush**$14.00

Table Service

Ca di Alte Prosecco$48.00

Chandon Brut$54.00

Roederer Estate$80.00

Veuve Rose$115.00

Pierre Joeut$130.00

Featured Cocktails

Spiked Blueberry Lemonade$9.00

Bloody Good Start

Classic Bloody Mary | Maria$10.00

Miami Mike's Bloody Mary | Maria$15.00

Sparkling Beginnings

Aperol Spritz$9.00

Raspberry French 75$13.00

Peach Bellini$10.00

Hooray for Rose!$12.00

Mimosas

Classic Mimosa$9.00

Tropical Pineapple Mimosa$12.00

Pomegranate Mimosa$12.00

Pressed and Squeezed

Espresso Martini$13.00

Espresso$4.00

Macchiato$6.00

Coffee$4.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Americano$6.00

Latte$6.00

Fresh Blood OJ$6.00

Fresh Pineapple Juice$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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