Summer House Santa Monica

Name: Summer House Santa Monica
Address: 1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (773) 634-4100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6573 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 297 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 634-4100

Other options

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 634-4100
Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
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

Location
1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
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

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Experiences

2023 Passover Dinner
Apr 5 - Apr 6, 2023
Join us for Passover Dinner from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM! No prepayment or food selections are necessary ahead of time. $55.95 for adults, $19.95 for children 12 & younger (plus tax, gratuity not included). Our menu is listed under Events on our website. Our holiday menu is also available to preorder for carryout on Tock.

Popular dishes

Stacked Turkey
shaved turkey, avocado, havarti, grain mustard and mayo on 9 grain bread
Ham and Cheddar
sliced ham, vermont sharp cheddar, dijon mustard on housemade brioche roll
Stella Hero
ham, turkey, prosciutto, tomato, mayo, spicy giardiniera, provolone
Caprese Sandwich
fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes with arugula pesto on a baguette
Avocado & Sprouts
hass avocado, local sprouts, sliced tomato and grainy mustard on 9 grain bread

Salads

select one; host selects one, add chicken to any salad for $3

Brussels Sprouts
manchego cheese, bacon, avocado, toasted almonds, peas, mustard vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
hearts of romaine, croutons, parmesan
Wilshire Blvd Cobb
romaine, egg, tomato, charred corn, cucumber, bacon, point reyes blue cheese, herb vinaigrette

Appetizers

Santa Monica Guacamole Bar$85.00
hass avocado, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, ranchero sauce
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$50.95
balsamic vinegar, parmigiano reggiano
Prime Beef Meatballs$55.95
house-made marinara, torn basil

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad
caesar hearts of romaine, croutons, parmesan
- small$55.00
- medium up to 15 people$110.00
- 20+ people$160.00
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
manchego cheese, bacon, avocado, toasted almonds, peas, mustard vinaigrette
- small$55.00
- medium up to 15 people$110.00
- 20+ people$160.00
Wilshire Blvd Cobb
egg, corn, cucumber, tomato, point reyes blue, bacon, herb vinaigrette
- small$55.00
- medium up to 15 people$110.00
- 20+ people$160.00
Costa Mesa
queso fresco, charred corn, pico de gallo, avocado, quinoa, crispy tortilla, chipotle crema, lime vinaigrette
- small$55.00
- medium up to 15 people$110.00
- 20+ people$160.00

Pastas

priced by half pan, feeds 8-10 people

Bucatini Pomodoro$40.95
organic tomato, parmesan, basil
Rigatoni Bolognese$70.95
rosemary & parmigiano reggiano
Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka$60.95
peas, Calabrian chili, reggiano, wild oregano

Pizza & Sweet Treats

Pizza

priced per pizza

Classic Margherita$18.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, olive oil, sea salt, basil
Organic Sausage & Fennel$19.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, fennel pollen
Hobbs Pepperoni$19.95
fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan -
Spicy Salumi & Burrata$21.95
garlic, fresh mozzarella, whipped burrata, tomato sauce
Shaved Mushroom$21.95
gruyère, onion, true, rosemary, parmesan cream, parsley
Prosciutto & Egg*$20.95
four cheese, sunny-side up egg, parmesan cream, chili "ake

Sweet Treats

Full Size Platter - $48.95 | Mini Size Platter - $12.95

Sea-Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie
Peanut Butter Cookie
Sea-Salt Oatmeal Scotchie
Rice Krispy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treat
M&M Cookie
Sprinke Cookie
Gluten Free chocolate Chip Cookie
Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookie
Oreo Rice Crispy Treat
Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Platters & Stations

medium feed up to 20 guests, large feeds 20+ guests

Farmers Market Crudites & Dips
fresh seasonal vegetables: blue cheese dip, creamy buttermilk dip
- Medium$90.00
- Large$140.00
Salumi & Cheese Board
chef's selection of local and artisan cured meats & cheese: housemade bread, pickles, mustard
- Medium$130.00
- Large$180.00
California Style Tacos$180.00
guacamole and lime wedges: 2lbs adobo chicken • 2lbs short rib barbacoa • 2lbs roasted vegetables
Farmer's Market Salad
selection of seasonal fruit
- small$60.00
- medium$90.00
- large$120.00

Event Fee

A 3% event fee is added to all guest checks.

What 6,573 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

Noise • Moderate

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JacobP
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
overall4food3service5ambience5
Would recommend. Great atmosphere. Food is good but over priced. Drinks are tasty. Would go back but only for the ambience.
D
Donatella
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My server Mallory was awesome! She mentioned that she was new but did a fantastic job!
C
Carol
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was delicious! The music was too loud and the tables were too close together.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Everything was great! Food and service were both 10/10! I did let them know we were celebrating an engagement but nothing was done.. I think an engagement is more worth a celebration than someone’s 37th birthday but I guess not worth a congratulatory dessert at Lettuce. The only other thing I would complain about is the QR code menu.. the pandemic is over! Lettuce is a multi billion dollar business. Stop being cheap and print some menus. It takes away from the experience more than you realize.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food1service1ambience4
Service was terrible — took 30 minutes before our food order was taken, then food came out cold and not high quality.
NS
NiniaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
This was my second time coming here for brunch. I can’t get enough! The food is always good. Service is wonderful and the ambience is top tier. Can’t wait to go again.
T
Tammy
Chicago
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The meal was great. The waiter was really good and so nice!
M
Mario
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very tasty with a fantastic atmoshphere where people can have a good time
C
Corey
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was great! Very detailed oriented, efficient, and helpful. The good had great flavor and was a good portion size. I would definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
Bar area servers were not attentive. Food not very hot. Good atmosphere.
CL
CL2Chi
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were wonderful. Space is bright. Will come back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
Lettuce just isn’t what it used to be. Bunch of family’s, young teenagers, and meh service. Food is fine, but still pricey.
A
Alex
Alabama
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service5ambience3
Food (and drinks): 4/5, We had an appetizer of sourdough bread and it was delicious, half of a sourdough loaf (more than enough for 2 people) served with some delicious butter and oil with herbs. The oil seemed a bit bitter but that may have been just me. We had a beer and the Lavender Fields drink and both were delicious. For entrees, we had the fish tacos and the salmon. The fish tacos were outstanding but the salmon was overpowered by the dijon mustard sauce, which we had to scrape off to enjoy the fish. Service: 5/5, our waitress was outstanding. Ambience: 3/5. We were seated at a tiny, high-top table which was barely large enough for three plates at a time (entrees and appetizer). This was made worse by the fact that there was a fake plant on a ledge next to the table which draped over almost half of the table. At one point, the plant was hanging in my date's water, gross! Beyond that, the restaurant seemed cramped, too many tables in too small of an area. This led to many servers having to wait for other customers/servers to be able to walk through an area. Everything else about the ambience felt relaxed and very nice. Value: 2/5. Our two drinks, one appetizer, and two entrees ended up at a little over $100. Not horrible but it was our most expensive meal while we were in Chicago.
EF
EvelynF
Chicago
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was awesome and the food was delish! I do think it's over priced for what we had - 1 appe, 2 chicken paillard, and 2 aperol spritz = $95 + tip = $115.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's was great! Love the service. Celebrated my birthday with a friend and it was a wonderful place to have lunch.
JD
JamieD
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food was good but we waited 15 minutes after our reservation time before we were given the option (when I went up to ask the status of our table) that we could sit in the former Stella Barra area. That area was wide open and we would’ve chosen it 15 minutes earlier. Then it took a long time to get the check and I was told I only had 44 points when my Lettuce app said I had over $500. That took them another 10 minutes with different employees to sort out and of course my app was accurate. So it was a disappointing experience ….
K
Khushiab
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was great and very patient with us! Ambiance was perfect for a gloomy Monday night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The last time I was there, they had a “lunch specials” menu. The waiter seemed to be confused when I asked about lunch specials. I was in a party of three and we all ordered a salad. It was a bit pricey for what we got but the ambience was really nice. It’s very light, bright and airy even on gloomy days. I probably won’t go back for a while.
L
Luv2eat
New York Area
136 reviews
vip
5.0
136 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service. Great brunch food options. The avocado toast was outstanding. The coconut cake was delicious!!
HR
HawkeyeRob
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding recent dining experience. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable, the food was delicious !
E
Emily
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is amazing and has a great ambience. Had the best server and the food was great.
GP
GingerP
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
They seemed to want to really rush us. We were in the middle of our salads and the entree arrived. We did send it back but the person delivering it acted as if we had been unreasonable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was very good. For some reason they brought our salad, appetizer and pizza all at the same time.
A
Alicia
Chicago
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
My favorite element of SHSM is the atmosphere. What a super way to escape the dreary winter days of Chicago! Our meals were ok - Spicy Rigatoni wasn’t very warm and the chicken breast on my kale salad could have been cooked a bit more. The fish tacos were excellent. A glass of wine isn’t cheap - consult your menu before ordering. But that bakery as you walk out the door - wow! So fun to leave with a treat for later!
B
Bunty
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Robust menu- something for everybody; good ambience; great desserts and pastries.
K
Kelsey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience4
Food was great, our server however was not. Everything else was a 9/10!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch, service spot on.
KB
KellyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for my birthday dinner. Food, service and ambiance was terrific!
JE
JENNIFERH
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was awful😬. We haven’t been to the restaurant for a long time, but I have always loved their food. The salmon was terrible and my husband’s meal was equally disappointing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Introduced some good friends to SummerHouse. They loved the decor, service and food.
k
kmoynihan
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and a lovely, boozy lunch. Will be back for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time visiting and we loved it. Our server was the absolute best! We loved it all.
HM
HerbM
Chicago
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall4food4service1ambience4
First time we’ve had terrible service from a server at this restaurant
j
julieannr
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place for lunch. Great food and wonderful atmosphere in the vitamin D room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Consistently good food. Bright and airy. Pro tip: get the gluten free chocolate chip cookie with flaky sea salt.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience4
I had been to Sunmerhouse multiple times and decided to come here to celebrate a special birthday. The service was some of the worst I’ve ever experienced in my life. We were barely attended too. It was really disappointing as it was one of my guests first time dining.
ES
EdwardS
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food , such variety !! Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic brunch cocktails. Will def be back when I’m in town again !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love summer house! Good food, drinks, and atmosphere. My favorite to take out of town friends to for brunch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love that place and so happy that they changed manager!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Yummy salad and dessert. Bright beautiful setting. Friendly staff.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Summer House Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 6573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 297 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 634-4100

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Summer House Santa Monica

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Armitage
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
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

Summer House Santa Monica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

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2023 Passover Dinner

Chicken Paillard

S House Salad

Avocado Toast

Lunch Combos

Sandwich Tray with Salad$15.95

Sandwich Tray with Potato Chips$13.95

add full cookie: $3.95 per person

Sandwiches

Stacked Turkey

Ham and Cheddar

Stella Hero

Caprese Sandwich

Avocado & Sprouts

Salads

Brussels Sprouts

Classic Caesar

Wilshire Blvd Cobb

Appetizers

Santa Monica Guacamole Bar$85.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$50.95

Prime Beef Meatballs$55.95

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Wilshire Blvd Cobb

Costa Mesa

Pastas

Bucatini Pomodoro$40.95

Rigatoni Bolognese$70.95

Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka$60.95

Pizza & Sweet Treats

Pizza

Classic Margherita$18.95

Organic Sausage & Fennel$19.95

Hobbs Pepperoni$19.95

Spicy Salumi & Burrata$21.95

Shaved Mushroom$21.95

Prosciutto & Egg*$20.95

Sweet Treats

Sea-Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie

Peanut Butter Cookie

Sea-Salt Oatmeal Scotchie

Rice Krispy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treat

M&M Cookie

Sprinke Cookie

Gluten Free chocolate Chip Cookie

Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookie

Oreo Rice Crispy Treat

Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Platters & Stations

Farmers Market Crudites & Dips

Salumi & Cheese Board

California Style Tacos$180.00

Farmer's Market Salad

Event Fee

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