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

6756 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

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 375 times today

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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Popular dishes

Stacked Turkey
shaved turkey, avocado, havarti, grain mustard and mayo, on 9 grain bread
Ham & 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, grain mustard, on 9 grain bread

Salads

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

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

Platters

Appetizers

priced by half pan - half pan feeds 8 - 10 people

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

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad
caesar hearts of romaine, croutons, parmesan
- Small Up to 6 People$55.00
- Medium Up to 15 People$110.00
- Large 20+ People$160.00
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
manchego cheese, bacon, avocado, toasted almonds, peas, mustard vinaigrette
- Small Up to 6 People$55.00
- Medium Up to 15 People$110.00
- Large 20+ People$160.00
Summer House Cobb
egg, corn, cucumber, tomato, point reyes blue, bacon, herb vinaigrette
- Small Up to 6 People$55.00
- Medium Up to 15 People$110.00
- Large 20+ People$160.00
Costa Mesa
queso fresco, charred corn, pico de gallo, avocado, quinoa, crispy tortilla, chipotle crema, lime vinaigrette
- Small Up to 6 People$55.00
- Medium Up to 15 People$110.00
- Large 20+ People$160.00

Pastas

priced by half pan - 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$19.95
gruyère, onion, true, rosemary, parmesan cream, parsley
Prosciutto & Egg$20.95
four cheese, sunny-side up egg, parmesan cream, chili flake

Sweet Treats

Full Size Platter by the dozen - $48 | Mini Size Platter by the dozen - $12.95

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

Platters & Stations

medium feeds up to 20 guests, large 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
local corn tortillas, pico de gallo, queso fresco, tomatillo and charred tomato salsa, guacamole, lime wedges and includes: 2 lbs. adobo chicken • 2 lbs. short rib barbacoa • 2 lbs. roasted vegetables
Farmers Market Fruit Salad
selection of seasonal fruit
- Small 8 - 10 People$60.00
- Medium 12 - 15 People$90.00
- Large 16 - 20 People$120.00

Event Fee

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

What 6,756 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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Evelyn
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service2ambience5
I keep coming back to Summer House because the food is delicious, the menu is fantastic and the atmosphere is fun year all year round! Everyone should go to Summer House - be sure to try the cocktails and the Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
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Carebear
Chicago
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
The server was great. Made good recommendations. The drinks were good. The mushroom pizza was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Just ok. Food was overpriced and nothing to write home about.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience5
we made a reservation but still took 20 minutes to seat us
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MomOf2
Chicago
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Not great - have dined here several times but this time was disappointing. Service was good however pricey halibut that was way overcooked, artichokes were scant and mealy. Left disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food2service4ambience3
Ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and it was the equivalent of a McDonalds sandwich - would not recommend to anyone
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
beautiful restaurant, good food, good service, excellent drinks.
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Laur
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had to wait over an hour for our entrees, but once our waiter noticed, he was all on it and the food came right away. He was amazing! We also got some goodies from the cafe to go, which was a nice touch as an apology for having to wait. Ambiance and vibes were immaculate, the food was great, and the service was amazing even with the delayed food. Would highly recommend!
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NoThanks
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
beautiful space & atmosphere. cool server and good menu. was there for wife’s birthday. server was great in taking our family’s order and accommodating all the specifics. but then 20 mins went by and he never brought the simplest thing—my wife’s cafe au lait and kids drinks. Had to ask him again for those. Then another 25 mins went by waiting for food. and when it did show up, an entire dish was forgotten until we were done with our food and waiting for the check. lame amateur mistakes from a typically professional place.
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Adal
Mexico City
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Terrible check in, waited 30 minutes after my reservation for my table
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kelliec
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent!! Great evening. Can’t wait to come back!
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NykolT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First the hosts accommodated us with a gorgeous booth spot. Our server josh was so attentive and gave recommendations on what salad I should choose, which was an excellent Brussels sprout salad. He also recommended the lavender haze drink, so yummy! My partner got the pizza which comes gluten free, nice surprise! Josh offered up a cookie and ice cream for my birthday which was a perfect ending. Overall this was an amazing birthday dinner and first time here, I will def come back and request josh.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
The Service terrific, food ok enough. It’s just ok.
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CindyH
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful room and great service by a well-trained wait staff.
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Amycs
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
I had lunch with a friend and we sat outside on the rear patio. It is a nice space. I did not want to sit in the interior room without the skylight. It is such a different experience in that room unfortunately. Our server was upbeat and suitably attentive. The food was good and we did not have to wait long for it.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food. Service was good but felt a little slow. Bright when your under the sun roof at lunch. 28 bucks for a Cobb salad with grilled chicken…come on?
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KarenP
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kale salad is fresh and crisp_ shavings of apple and cheese are sparse. Adequate pecans . Staff is exceptionally attentive. Sunny friendly vibe
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AmyO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Wonderful laid back atmosphere. Cookies were so yummy!
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WarrenS
Palm Springs
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and excellent service in a beautify, skylit room
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QuasiVeganFoodie
Chicago
194 reviews
vip
4.0
194 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Loved our server, Drew, he was a total highlight!!! Host was lovely too!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was amazing, will definitely go back. I love everything!!! 🫠
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CoffeeBoy7
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my friend were there for Sunday brunch and the place was packed. We order cold brew coffee and Bloody Mary. Both drinks were good. We had the cinnamon roll which was good. We both order the same breakfast (3 eggs breakfast w/bacon, multi-grain toast). My eggs were cooked overboard, and my friend was cooked over easy. And it came out perfect. This is our 3rd time here and of course, we will be back again.
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KarenJF
Chicago
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Wonderful restaurant! Open and sunny! Good food. Very nice staff! Great place for a birthday brunch! I had a really nice time!
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MurtiM
New England
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Went for brunch, highly recommend the tostadas. They were amazing! The blueberry pancakes were massive and underwhelming, the 2 of us could only eat 1 pancake
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LauraS
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect! Worth the 2 mile taxi journey to be served by Devante. Clean, bright decor and interior, perfect menu and great service. Highly recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great server and food was amazing! Can’t wait to come back next time!
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BLT65
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris and Billy are the bomb! The drinks were perfect, and the “well-done, burnt, incinerated pizza” was finally cooked to order. Even the middle pieces were not soggy. Good job, gentlemen!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it would definitely go back again. Atmosphere and food were top tier
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Cate
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and a fun, bright environment! My family and I love coming to Summer House to share a fun weeknight dinner or before going out on the weekends.
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Johninchicago
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant but the noise level is out of control.
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TonyB
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice atmosphere. Excellent service from Grace. food was very good.
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DHRb
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience5
Sad to see this and other LEYE restaurants slipping. Tonight we waited almost 50 minutes to receive our food after ordering. The pork tenderloin was overcooked and a bit dry. The rigatoni was warm at best.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
It was great! The only issue was that it was very loud and the table was wobbly in a way that couldn’t be fixed once we were seated.
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KatieT
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've eaten here before, but this was our first time bringing our 1 year old. We were so impressed and grateful about how accommodating / kid friendly the staff was. They brought a high chair and kids menu right away, and our son's food was brought out about 10 minutes later. Highly recommend for parents of young children!
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BrettB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great spot great food! a bit pricey but worth it. had a reservation at 230 for lunch but stopped by at 1230 and they were able to seat our party of 5 after graduation, so we were very pleased :)
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived much earlier than our reservation and were put on the list. I my had to wait 20 min. Great atmosphere, food, and service. Our table really enjoyed the truffle fries.
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Scouty
Chicago
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience2
Our server was great but the food was just ok and the noise level was terrible.
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MKirk
Chicago
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
The food has kept us coming back to summer house, however the service has consistently been poor. It is unlikely we will return anytime soon.
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BlakeSmo
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Poke nachos are excellent. MASSIVE portion of truffle fries. I’d like to see anyone try to finish it. Service was decent. Lettuce places ALWAYS ask about food allergies, except this place. Luckily neither of us had any. Typically like the food to be coursed out. The entrees came out while the apps were only halfway enjoyed. I’ll probably still go back because the cookies are absolutely ridiculous.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Lovely place but was very loud… Food was ok but felt a bit off with smaller selection of appetizers
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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 6756 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

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 375 times today

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

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Summer House Santa Monica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Summer House Cobb Salad

Emerald Kale Salad

Chocolate Cake

Lunch Combos

Sandwich Tray w/ Salad$15.95

Sandwich Tray w/ Potato Chips$13.95

Add Full Cookie: $3.95 Per Person

Sandwiches

Stacked Turkey

Ham & Cheddar

Stella Hero

Caprese Sandwich

Avocado & Sprouts

Salads

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Summer House Cobb Salad

Classic Caesar

Platters

Appetizers

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$50.95

Prime Beef Meatballs$55.95

Santa Monica Guacamole Bar$85.00

Salads

Classic Caesar Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Summer House 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$19.95

Prosciutto & Egg$20.95

Sweet Treats

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie

Peanut Butter Cookie

Sea Salt Oatmeal Scotchie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Brown Butter Rice Krispy Treat

Rice Krispy Chocolate Chip Cookie

M&M Cookie

Sprinkle Cookie

Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookie

Oreo Rice Krispy Treat

Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie

Platters & Stations

Farmers Market Crudites & Dips

Salumi & Cheese Board

California Style Tacos$180.00

Farmers Market Fruit Salad

Event Fee

Overall ratings and reviews

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Screening

FAQs

Does Summer House Santa Monica offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Summer House Santa Monica restaurant rated?

Is Summer House Santa Monica currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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