Summit House Restaurant

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Address:
2000 E Bastanchury Road
Fullerton, CA 92835

Neighborhood:
Fullerton

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Summit House Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://summithouse.com
Email: summitnews@summithouse.com
Phone: (714) 671-4111
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday: 4:00pm-8:00pm, Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Continental
Executive Chef: Tim Plumb
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Our Summit House Ballroom can accomadate up to 250 guest for your Special Dream Wedding or Event. Call our Catering office for details at 714-671-3092
Entertainment: Piano nightly

Getting there

Cross Street: State College
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Self parking is available.

A word from Summit House Restaurant

For Centuries the English Inn has earned a great reputation for Friendly faces, cozy rooms and cheery firesides. As soon as guests come to the Inn, the charming host and hostesses run to greet them. In front of a crackling fire one can partake of good hearty fare - the tankard is always full -… the spit hung with roasting beefs - and a table heaped with sweets and such. The Inn keepers of the Summit House were inspired by the custom to create a hospitable place where friends could meet to eat, drink and delight in the views of North Orange County's countryside. To one and all, welcome!Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American

Diner Reviews

"My husband, daughter, son & his wife joined me for this special dinner. Right from the moment we walked in, we were greeted by friendly staff and escorted to our table with a view! There was even a Birthday card on the table for me signed by the staff! What a thoughtful touch. I was impressed that the waitress and bartender were familiar with a cocktail called "Perfect Rob Roy" and it was quite tasty. Everyone was thrilled with their dinner selections and dessert! I was also quite pleased with my birthday dessert! This was our first time dining at The Summit House but it definitely won't be the last."
Dined on 3/11/2014
"Karen was fantastic! She really made our experience memorable."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Always passed by and never knew it was a restaurant. I wanted to bring my husband there for a nice dinner before his birthday. The excellent service we received definitely will make me want to come back. Our server Joel was super nice, checked up on us often and was really friendly. The nice card they left at the table for my husband's birthday was a nice treat. For me personally, the filet that's 28 days aged has to be one of the best I've ever had. It was extremely tender and juicy. The cream of corn was excellent as was their brussels sprouts. We also ordered their truffle fries definitely was happy with their food, service and ambiance. I view was beautiful overlooking the city in Fullerton. We definitely will be back."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"There were six in our party and the noise level around us was so loud we could not converse. Could not wait to get our of there."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"The Summit House has been one of my favorites for over 20 years. The ambiance and views are always lovely. The service is exceptional."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"Love this North Orange County establishment - service is outstanding with Jennifer and the food is also top notch. Prime rib incredible.and the selections on the fixed price menu perfect. Enjoy..."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"Upscale restaurant with city lights from Fullerton to the coast. Chow was very good. Atmoshere was similar to dining at the Ahwanhee, but not as large of a dining room, which also incorporates a live piano music theme but no city lights iin Yosemite."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Went there for my birthday with my wife and have no regrets. Great service and phenomenal food. My only gripe is the price, there are other local places that offer this quality food for a less money. But then again those places do not have the view of the Summit House, you are definitely paying for location and view. None-the-less, I would definitely recommend to anyone for a special occasion and will probably be back myself in the future."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Everything about our dinning evening experience was perfect. The service, food, and ambiance were all incredible. Nice touch for our anniversary, as they had a card ready for us (signed by all the servers) and closed it out with an exquisite dessert."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"We have been to The Summit House in Fullerton numerous times and have never been disappointed . The food and service is always outstanding"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"The service was excellent, the good was perfect and the view and ambiance was romantic. My husband and I had the best date night at The Summit House!"
Dined on 2/23/2014
"They sat us right at our reservation time. It was nice with the fire lit and you can hear the piano playing in the main dining room. They sat us near the window as I requested and they gave my mom a sweet birthday card.The only thing that was a little disappointing, was that where we sat we could no longer hear the piano...but the room was still nice and quiet with a great view. We ordered cocktails, the baked brie for an appetizer, the blue cheese wedge for the salad, and the filet with lobster tail for our entree. Everything was amazing, although I could do without the wine reduction on the filet. Our server Annie was sweet & attentive, and although our bill was very hefty, I would return on a Wednesday for the prime rib special."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"We had a very nice lunch with our birthday group! Actually, we eat there often. Our waitress was VERY good and took good care of us. We even got sliders which they don't do for lunch anymore. But, the seafood type of salad is no longer on the lunch menu:( Neither is the crab appetizer. Oh, well. Change is good."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Went to Summit House to celebrate our anniversary. Got there a little early for a 5:15 reservation on a Tuesday and were seated promptly. Very few people in the dining room at that time, but filled up surprisingly fast. Jennifer took good care of us. Nice wine and beer selection. The fresh baked bread, the lobster tail and the rib eye were all delicious as was the creamed corn. Plenty of food. The complimentary dessert and the card in honor of our anniversary were a nice touch too. While it is a bit pricey for a regular night out, it's a great place to splurge for a special occasion."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"You must dress up visiting The Summit House because its very fancy"
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Noise was like being in an open market place. Fast food joints are quiter than this restaurant, had to speak loudly to my family members so that they could hear. One waiter and bus lady for 4 busy tables. Had to request for condiments (bread). Waiter herself complained they were short staffed. Waiter did not inform if there was going to be a split charge for an entree. Realized when we got our check. Very poor service and chaotic. Was celebrating a birthday and thought of fine dining. Very disappointed for the price ($$$) we paid."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"My first choice restaurant for special occasions. No other restaurant compares!!!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Food never disappoints, great bone in Tib Eye and they are best known for their Prime Rib! Chilean Sea Bass is extremely delicious Very disappointed that my all time favorite fish dish Summit House was known for, their John Dory is no longer on the menu. Problems with obtaining quality I guess, so can't blame them for that. All in all I have been going here for years, it's a bit pricy but worth it. Service is usually always very good as well. Can't really say I've had a bad experience in that department either."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We went here for a special birthday and because we knew the Dickens Carolers would be here. Such a memorable evening! Everything from the beautiful Christmas decorations to the wonderful service at our table was fantastic. The carolers came right to our table and let us request a song -- beautiful. The Summit House is always a special experience!"
Dined on 12/8/2013
"As always we loved our meal at the Summit House. It's our special place for all our celebrations. This time we especially liked the addition of the lite menu. As always the food was excellent and the service was impeccable."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We try to go to the Summit at least once every two months and enjoy it every time. Like their menu and the fact that they change specials often. It is nice to get a table by the window so you can see the lights at night."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Excellent ambience.. NIce place to go on a special occasion. Disappointing that some guests do not dress for Saturday night dinner anymore. Actually saw 2 guys wearing flip flops. Not so hidden gem of a restaurant. Nice scenic view too. Pricey but worth as the food is way above average."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The actual restaurant was very cozy and romantic- feeling and the view (if you get lucky to get a window table) is so beautiful. The food was fine, nothing I'd go running back for. They claimed to be famous for their prime rib; my fiancé loves prime rib and wasn't impressed by it, no flavor or seasoning, just very plain. The appetizers were probably the highlight of our night- the fresh crab and baked Brie was fabulous. The employees/servers were professional, but not personable at all. I never even heard an introduction or name from our server. Then at the end of our night, a bus boy was cleaning a table behind us, flung the table cloth not knowing there was still a glass of water and it spilled over my fiance's back. No apologies given..."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Our traditioinal Valentine's restaurant never dissapoints!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Food delivered too quickly. Did not have a chance to enjoy the food. But overall, it was ok. I guessed since it was Valentine's Day weekend, they had to accommodate all their guests!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We have been going here for the past 20+ years EVERY year for our anniversary and for Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, this was our last visit. The last two times have been extremely dissapointing with the service that was provided, in the bar and in the main dining room. Flagging down a waitress, no clean glass for another wine and incorrect food order."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We went here for an after dinner valentines day dessert. The view from the doning room was amazing and the food was delicious. Definitely would come back another time for a full dinner experience."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Loved it all and really is a special place for service view and ambience"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Although we have been here so many times, this was the first time we had Valentine's Day dinner - and it was absolutely wonderful. As most restaurants couldn't handle Valentine's crowds efficiently without sacrificing the services and quality of the food, Summit House got it right."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Even on Valentines Day the food and service were very good. Not always the case with holiday dining. I liked the fact they had a pre-fixe AND regular menu choices instead of locking you into the pre-set and more pricey holiday fare."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I came here in gym clothes on my first visit with my friend when I was having a bad and needed to cheer up. It was a last minute decision and I wanted to treat ourselves. The hostess and servers never judged is with our gym clothes. The other guests did look at us funny. No snubbing at all from the restsurant we were able to enjoy our 1st experience. Also cme here for a Pharmaceutical Drug Presentation. That was grear too. Last visit was for Valentines Lunch. Food and service os awesome. It's always wonderful experience. Thank you!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Our Pre-Valentine dinner was perfect. We had sea bass and halibut (since they don't have John Dory right now) and both were delicious. Our server, Jennifer, was very attentive without hovering, even though the place was bustling the night before Valentines' Day. We usually go to Summit House once or twice a year and always enjoy it."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Everything was excellent. Joe was a terrific server. Very attentive on a busy evening. Did not care for steak glaze; however none the less very good. Halibut and pork chop outstanding. Great place for a special celebration. Looking into this being a potential wedding site. Thank you!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Nice place for special occasion. Service was good and food was good. Ordered appetizers (beet salad very good but artichokes were Excellent). Salads were good but Lobster bisque had an aftertaste. Main course prime rib was done perfectly. Wife had chicken and was ok but prime was worth it. Sides were also good. Disappointed with the Lemon cake for dessert. Was dry and frosting was hard. We had a party of Six and priced about right for a special occasion."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"This was our first visit to Summit House. The restaurant and the view were incredible. Our party of three had the prime rib, the Chilean sea bass and the halibut. Each dish was outstanding. The creamed corn and the creamed spinach were delicious. The service was good. We can't wait to go again."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"The Summit House is one of our special occasion restaurants. The dining room is large, and can get somewhat loud, but it is still very special. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special evening out."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"We have been coming for several yrs. about once every mo. or 2........It's just as good as when you opened ..Service and food are the best......"
Dined on 2/10/2014
"I had made a special request for a table with a view for visiting business executives. When we arrived the hostess made it seem like I was a frequent guest and the restaurant was waiting for us to arrive. We were seated at a table in a quiet dining room away from the main dining room, by a window which had a great view of lights in the valley below. We were able to have a great conversation with no distractions. My visitors were impressed, the food and service great. The main dining room looked beautiful and I will be back soon."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"This treasure in the middle of North Orange County reminds me of an English Inn. Very welcoming. The lunch menu is amazing, including a wonderful fixed price option. French Dip was very good; prime rib sensational. Love the popover and creamed corn to boot. Don't miss the chocolate torte for dessert - the best."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"We love the Summit House restaurant. We try to go there for special occasions. We had dinner there for our 57th Wedding Anniversary last Sunday night and the food was wonderful, the surroundings lovely and the service very, very good. We even got a sweet Anniversary card."
Dined on 2/9/2014

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