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Summer House - Chicago

4.6
4.6
7478 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Warm, laid-back West Coast vibes fill the restaurant making it a top Instagrammable destination, complete with beach house décor, a beautiful retractable glass ceiling, and an all-seasons courtyard patio.

The California-inspired menu from Chef Ben Goodnick highlights seasonal specialties made from scratch with locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients, along with market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and antipasti.

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 325 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
  • Catering
    Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Summer House features a menu that spotlights locally sourced produce & ingredients. Contact us to learn about safe indoor private party dining options perfect for weddings / receptions, bridal & baby showers, family gatherings, birthdays, daytime lunches, corporate events & more! Summer House also offers large cookie/bakery orders, perfect for when you want to host events at home & offer a special treat for your guests! To inquire about private parties or off-premise catering, call our Catering Department at (773) 634-4100.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Summer House Santa Monica! The restaurant is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a summer beach house with warm tones and a large glass ceiling positioned directly over the dining room creating the perfect ambiance for socializing & celebrating.
  • Private party contact
    Trishie Schweinfurth: (773) 634-4100
  • 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

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).
    Kid's Pizza Making Photo

What 7,478 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

7,478 Reviews
  1. NicoleA

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just ok. Excellent service. Beautiful ambiance. Ok menu selection. Ok taste.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My appointment was at 1pm and I wasn't seated until 1:25, my partner had a deadline so this lunch was supposed to be a quick business lunch but this delayed caused a bit of stress, also you can tell how the service staff was understaff, i know is pretty common for restaurants to have this but for such high prices for the food items i would expect to have proper staffing. I would come back but only if im not pressing with time. thanks!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was so good the food was amazing, the service was very nice, everything was awesome

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome brunch great service. We plan to visit again.

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  5. Agnes04

    Chicago

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service (Jimmy) and always great food. Toddler approved too.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We waited for our food for almost an hour which we complained about the first time we visited Summer House. Besides that, the drinks were great and the atmosphere was terrific

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Jesse was phenomenal and gave us the best service for my friend’s birthday dinner. He had great recommendations and our food/drinks came out so fast despite a busy Friday night. The perfect girls night!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was amazing! We went there for a girls lunch in between wedding dress shopping and it could not have been a more perfect setting, atmosphere, food and service!

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  9. RachelH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was excellent. My waiter got me out in time for the show and helped with recommendations. I loved the non- alcoholic drink I had, post-watermelone. The pizza was eh, I liked the sauce and cheese but wasn't crazy about the crust. I'd probably try something else off the menu. I did get a cinnamon roll cookie that outsdanding. The ambiance was great. I wasn't in the room with the glass ceiling, but I got a nice booth and it was somewhat loud but not horrible. I was very impressed by this restaurant between the atmosphere, the service, and the drinks/food. Overall, I would recommend it. I'd say definitely make a reservation ahead of time (it was packed on a Saturday night). I'd also say it's a bit pricey but worth it for the quality of service, atmosphere, and most of the food/drinks I had outside of the pizza, which others may like.

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  10. NancyB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good and the bartender helpful. We sat at the bar because the main dining room was way too noisy to carry on a conversation.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Summer House - Chicago using the Order Online button. Summer House - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 634-4100.

Summer House - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 7478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 325 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Summer House - Chicago

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
  • Phone number
    (773) 634-4100
  • Catering
    Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Summer House features a menu that spotlights locally sourced produce & ingredients. Contact us to learn about safe indoor private party dining options perfect for weddings / receptions, bridal & baby showers, family gatherings, birthdays, daytime lunches, corporate events & more! Summer House also offers large cookie/bakery orders, perfect for when you want to host events at home & offer a special treat for your guests! To inquire about private parties or off-premise catering, call our Catering Department at (773) 634-4100.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event at Summer House Santa Monica! The restaurant is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a summer beach house with warm tones and a large glass ceiling positioned directly over the dining room creating the perfect ambiance for socializing & celebrating.
  • Private party contact
    Trishie Schweinfurth: (773) 634-4100
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