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Summer Place, Lakewood, OH

Summer Place

4.6 (1909)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
12900 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 1,909 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 a "spectacular ambiance" with stunning lake views and a vibrant dining experience. Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "wonderful food," highlighting unique dishes like the halibut and deviled eggs. Despite occasional noise, its charitable mission and "beautiful setting" make it a must-visit in Cleveland.
1,909 Reviews
  1. JULIE VIP

    Columbus14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Was really looking forward to this brunch! Horrible experience. Very slow service. Waitress was absent. Table next to us had major problems, they finally left before receiving their meal. Very loud. Was seated next to area where waitresses were clanging dishes, so loud and annoying. My food was cold. She never came back to even check on us. Didn’t have condiments, just inappropriate for this level of dining Commented that we were disappointed…should’ve escalated it to a manager, but didn’t. We were visiting our son, did not want to complain and create a negative experience for us….

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  2. Jacquie

    Dallas - Fort Worth3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Summer Place has lovely waterfront view, no outdoor seating. We were there for brunch, very loud. Yummy bloody mary and mimosa. Our snacks took a long time to arrive. Orders were goofed up and our entrees never arrived. Food was delivered to tables on either side of us, each had been seated after us. In the end, the manager was apologetic and comped our drinks and snacks.

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  3. David VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Summer Place is one of my favorite dining destinations. The ambiance and lake views are impeccable. Of course, food needs to match and it does.

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  4. Eric VIP

    Columbus5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, excellent food, excellent atmosphere- really a wonderful experience.

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  5. Diane VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great spot! You feel like a real Clevelander when you go there. One of the best views in town and even though I love Cleveland (born and raised) I don't feel like I live in Cleveland when I go there! I feel like we are on vacation.

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  6. Lenny & Marianne

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Firdt time visit we had reservations for 5 pm we arrived 10 minutes early and we were greeted and seated in minutes at a window table . Our Server was Cheb was amazing he offered suggestions on beverages,appetizers, and the main meal .We met the manager Joe , he was very friendly and polite .The wine and appetizers came out quickly,we ordered our meal our water glasses were always topped off.The meal came out in great time snd everything was delicious.We were celebrating our anniversary this evening Summer Place will be a repeat visit

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  7. Adnan VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in Cleveland that is consistently good regardless of dinner or brunch. The fact that tables are hard to find on busy days is a testament. Book early!

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  8. William

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at Summer Place regularly. Wonderful food. Great staff. The best views of downtown Cleveland across the lake. And...all for a great cause.

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  9. Adnan VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular ambiance, food, service and vibe. Time and again, Summer Place does NOT disappoint

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  10. Bob VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The views, food, and service were great. Overall, it’s a little overpriced and the noise level is high—difficult to have a conversation. All that being said, I would go back. The positives outweigh the negatives.

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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 1909 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
10:00 PM
Booked 81 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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