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Summer Place, Lakewood, OH

Summer Place

4.6 (1886)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
12900 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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

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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,886 people are saying

Summer Place reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for brunch

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for scenic views

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Most Booked

  • Cleveland

    Great for brunch

  • Cleveland

    Great for scenic views

  • Cleveland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Summer Place offers "amazing views" of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland, paired with "fantastic service" and a "perfect atmosphere". Diners rave about the "great food", especially the brunch. The restaurant's non-profit status supporting children adds a meaningful touch. Despite occasional noise, patrons find it a "special place" for memorable dining experiences.
1,886 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife and I got a window table with a lake view at the Summer Place. It was a good start to an OK meal. Service was good and we had a round of drinks to begin. We ordered the beet salad and the wedge salad. Both were tasty. My wife ordered the Airplane Chicken and I had the short rib pizza. Her chicken was good and was accompanied by creamed corn. The pizza looked good (much like a fake pizza in a staged dining room) but it had nothing that tasted good. If I ever go back, I'd avoid this pizza. Did I mention that the Summer Place is quite expensive?

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  2. Thomas

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a Culinary Director, to me, the food was excellent but well worth it. I had a date night there, and the atmosphere was amazing. We enjoyed ourselves.

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  3. Pauline

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were both wonderful. Definitely will return.

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  4. Julie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited with a group of 5 for brunch to celebrate a birthday. The service was outstanding! The food was very good, with the smash burger, quiche and stuffed french toast being the group favorites. The massive cinnamon roll and clothesline bacon were also quite good. The chicken and waffles were tasty, but a little dry. The noise level was a bit loud and we had to yell to hear each other across the table. Overall, the menu was diverse, including the drink selection, and it was a solid brunch experience.

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  5. Bill

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pineapple barbecue pork chop it was excellent And Morgan was one of the best waitress I’ve had in a long time don’t loose her.

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  6. Ariel VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton78 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a wonderful location for brunch but it was busy, when I arrived I wanted 10 mins to be seated but am y others did too. I had the fruit bowl with chia seed pudding. It was delicious. My friend had the lobster meal and enjoyed it. I’m

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  7. abed VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food great service. Love the windows to see the lake. The staff are nice and friendly

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  8. Isabella

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food, drinks and server were all fantastic! Highly recommend!

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  9. Cara

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lovely dinner. We had just closed up or parents home. We were exhausted and hungry. We just wanted a delicious dinner in a quiet restful environment. We had the perfect meal. Our server Morgan was excellent! She listened to us took the time and answered all of our questions. She pampered us and made our dinner just amazing. The food and flavors were out of this world. The whole experience was just what we needed. Not to mention the views and the relaxing environment made a wonderful dinner for us. Thank you for a delicious dinner!

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  10. Adnan VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible atmosphere and service. One of the best steaks in town. Out of town client was thrilled with the lake views.

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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 4.6 stars by 1886 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Summer Place

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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