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Summer House, Lakewood, OH

Summer House

4.7
4.7
1229 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
It’s a Summer State of Mind! Cleveland's new 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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (216) 270-2300

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Thanases 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

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What 1,229 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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

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  1. StephenR

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wait staff and creative dishes. It’s our birthday spot!!!!
  2. Becky

    Dallas

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Walleye and it was delicious. Daughter has the kebobs and loved it. It was a huge portion and we could have split it!
  3. kgsmith

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We had to wait half an hour for our table even though we had a reservation. It was very loud and we could not hear our table mates. It took our waiter way to long to bring the check
  4. ChristineA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was first class from the moment we walked in. The hostess Kathy was amazing and very service oriented (it made me and my husband feel really special) This was our first time dinning there but we will definitely be back.
  5. ReneeP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this meal. Food, service, ambiance was all perfect. Great view. Highly recommend.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was outstanding! We will definitely return!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a treat! Great views of downtown Cleveland from the dining area. The food was all perfect and full of flavor. The cocktails were also fantastic and the bartenders made them quickly at no cost to the quality. Our waitress Maggie was attentive and took great care of us. One of the better dining experiences in Cleveland!
  8. DruB

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food. Service was good. Always good views for any seat.
  9. youngtico

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service Wonderful food. I had the walleye again always outstanding.
  10. KrystleH

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an 8:30pm dinner reservation for 8 and ended up with 10 people coming. They were very helpful with our additional 2 guests. Majority of us had a different entree and everyone loved their food. Lamb meatballs and crap dip was delicious, we would recommend them. The clothesline bacon was okay, wouldn't get it again. As far as the main entrees, we had the kebobs, roasted 1/2 chicken, the burger, the short rib (super tender), the mushroom gemelli and the ribeye. All pretty good! No complaints from anyone except the mushroom gemelli can be considered a tad bit too salty depending on your palette.
  11. Brian

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Disappointing that you would charge for additional pita bread for your hummus when you only served four pieces of pita bread for a party of five. Nobody told us that we would be charged additional amount. Based on your ridiculously high prices, I am sure you covered for additional pita bread.
  12. LindaL0120

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the food is freshly made that day. My husband and I each had something different and it was outstanding. We wanted to try a new restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely return.
  13. Suzie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Liked some of the food, ordered the chicken and beef kabos. The spice used on dish was very hot and caused me to have stomach pains. Gave most of my dinner away. The quarter chicken dinner was pretty good. Overall, food was decent but I've had much better other places. Service was ok, didn't really check on us till end of dinner. The place was very nice inside and views of lake nice. I would try again for brunch but will skip for dinner.
  14. MarleneH

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the pesto pistachio flat bread & pasta & their featured white wine. Delicious. Nice view and atmosphere. Very nice waitress.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    This was our first visit. The oysters shells were basically empty, my dish, had the steak, was well cooked and I loved the drinks. I probably should’ve said something about the oysters but it was Mother’s Day and I just wanted to enjoy the company of my beautiful wife. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance and t of the food. I love oysters so it was a bit of a let down.
  16. SierraH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    This buffet was terrible…. The food was cold and no good
  17. Kyah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect Mother's Day brunch! The buffet had crab legs, chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, and much more. Fabulous desserts and martinis!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Food was good. A little too noisy. Need to do something to make it so it is easy to converse.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My mom and I celebrated the day before Mother’s Day here for brunch and had an exceptional experience! The food was great, the drinks were good and the clothesline bacon was a hit! Atmosphere was exquisite! We definitely enjoyed the memory of this brunch! Thanks for making it all work out!
  20. ElizabethJ

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go-to for weekend brunch. Good and drinks are great and if you’re lucky, sitting at a table by the window makes the environment that much better. But either way, I’ll definitely be back!
  21. MLil

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fun place overlooking the water. The short rib was amazing! Market fish was pretty mediocre but everything else was amazing. We started with drinks at the bar and then went to our table. Will be back for date nights and special events
  22. Clevefan

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was fantastic, our server Julia was excellent. The music was very loud, and made it difficult to have nice conversations with our group. Also, there is an extra fee that was added to our bill, and we were not told about this “fee” and the staff I asked about it, also didn’t really know what the fee was for. Our group had a bill of $450, not sure why an additional fee of $8 was added to our bill.
  23. DustinR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic ambience. Excellent service and the food was delicious and well crafted.
  24. Mack

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    The food was decently portioned and tasty! The service could have been better as in not having someone ask for our plates when we were not done with them every five minutes. The older lady at the front answering phones was very rude. She did not great us when we walked in and was also very rude to the person she was on the phone with telling them she couldn’t understand them and proceeded to hang up the phone in a nasty tone. The pool outside made the vibe a little less attractive and the noise was much too loud on top of the music.
  25. DAMi

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and a great value. The views added greatly to the atmosphere. The service was top notch.
  26. SherelleT

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time celebrating a friend's 52nd birthday. The food, drinks and ambiance were outstanding
  27. TBullet

    Cleveland

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun spot for brunch. Will be returning soon for dinner.
  28. RebeccaB

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Waitress spilled her glass of wine? Aside from that all good! Food was crazy fast and very good. Think drinks are a bit over priced but…… won’t deter from another visit.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Large portions & perfect ambiance. Incredible views!
  30. LoriM

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It is bright and beautiful views. The staff was very friendly. The food was very good but pricey. A nice once in awhile place to go for me.
  31. PopiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing!! Kathy & Anne were awesome!! The view was priceless!! Cannot wait to come again!!
  32. ConnieB

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration Wonderful evening Excellent food Excellent staff
  33. Sandy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere and impeccable service. Such a great experience, we will definitely return!
  34. Heidi

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. We were seated in the best location with a beautiful view, unfortunately our friend was recovering from a stroke and couldn’t handle the noice level. The hostess graciously gave us two other options. Our server was exceptionally kind, friendly and efficient.
  35. Katie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Service was not very attentive, Brussel sprout appetizer was amazing but the walleye was not very good. My husband ordered the highly recommended special and it was just okay. The potato salad was quite bland
  36. FoodGirl

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fabulous views of the lake and downtown Cleveland, good food, and terrific service! My only negative comments are the noise level - it was almost impossible to converse. This is partly the result of the furnishings and construction, which are very "bright" - and our assignment to a high-top table despite having made a reservation several weeks in advance.
  37. Bill

    Tampa

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    nice choice of menu items and variety is great, especially for a brunch.
  38. Jenna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting/eating at Summer House CLE and LOVED it! Great food, friendly staff, and the atmosphere is amazing. I live local and the vibe of the restaurant felt like I was on vacation. Highly recommend for brunch, will be back to do dinner soon!
  39. TraceyL

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service outstanding food was excellent ...the vibe inside was incredible! Will definitely go back often!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Service was terrible even though the server was a nice guy. Ran the same card twice when checking us out. Took forever to have anyone stop to take any of our orders. We ended up not being seated until almost 1/2 an hour after our reservation.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

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

Summer House is rated 4.7 stars by 1229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Summer House

12900 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Lake Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Lakewood

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm

  • 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

    Thanases 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

    (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.

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