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: 4.7

4.7

5764 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. Although the menu changes often with seasonal items, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are always provided.

At the Bakery counter, enjoy an irresistible selection of house-baked pastries, sourdough English muffins and signature oversized cookies, and more.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

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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
Helen Tsilora: (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 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 5,764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great food.
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Nicolas
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Dined today
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Of four diners, 2 shared a pizza and 2 each ordered burgers. The pizza was good, not great, but the burgers were not cooked to order and burned to charcoal around the edges. The service was truly outstanding: very attentive, accurate, pleasant, and efficient. She was the best element of the experience.
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Dined 2 days ago
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Connor Healy is my favorite server. Always have a smile on her face and is so welcoming. The food is always so good too. Never disappointed.
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20 reviews
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Dined 2 days ago
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Very disappointed that we ordered Mimosas which weren’t listed on the menu but the server said they had. Two of us had 2 mimosas each. When we got the bill, we were charged $21 PER MIMOSA although other drinks on the menu were around $8. The server neglected to mention the high price. Lunch for two (including $84 for Mimosas) was $156!!!! BEWARE!!
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Dined 2 days ago
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The food was cold and really below average for what it costed. We were disappointed
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RonnaW
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Dined 2 days ago
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Very pleasant place. Service was great. Food was very good but pricey
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Dined 3 days ago
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When I showed up I had two people instead of 3, for lunch and they made me wait for a table
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Antifragile
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92 reviews
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92 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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30 MINUTE WAIT BEYOND OUR RESERVATION TIME WITH MANY OPEN TABLES. STAFF WAS UNAPOLOGETIC. UNACCEPTABLE. GET BETTER.
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Outdoorsy
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44 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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The service was very good, the ambiance is fresh and light, and the food was good. The only issue was the French fries were overly salted. The chicken sandwich, peppercorn burger, sweet potato fries, warm cookies and ice cream were delicious.
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Dined 3 days ago
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Brandon is the best server!!!
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JayG
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24 reviews
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24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great energy and ambiance. Host was kind enough to get us a great table/booth. You could dress up or down and not feel out of place. Our server was nice but super busy as he had to manage 3-4 tables at the same time. Spicy Espresso martini was awesome and food tasted good.
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Grace
Chicago
4 reviews
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Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
We like the summer house because it feels like we are in SW florida again. The service was great, never waiting/wanting. It was a bit chilly in the room as they had the patio doors open and it was only 58 outside. Food was good. Brussel sprouts sound better on the menu then what they are. Tuna Tartar and watermelon app was very good. Also enjoyed the spring pizza with peas and mint. Cocktails are always yummy there. Fun place, but if you need to have a deep or serious conversation, not the place. A bit noisy.
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CLBandDPB
Naples
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4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside, very nice setting. Brunch entrees were excellent. Appreciated non alcoholic drink options. A couple more vegan options would have been nice.
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CLIVEK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food in a beautiful room. Very reasonable prices.
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Nick
Grand Rapids
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Always is.
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aalicej18
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had the pea pizza special and it was great. The burrata left a little to be desired. Juuuust a little something missing from that. But, we had truly excellent service and would return.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
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1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience5
Great ambiance! Food was nothing special…
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1 review
5.0
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Dined 6 days ago
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Service was outstanding! Jessie was exceptional and made us feel so at home!
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CJoy
Atlanta
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service and decor are a magical bright spot on Chicago’s restaurant scene. I have to eat here at least once when I come to town.
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MariaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great wait staff. Would come again.
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AJFOST
Nashville
23 reviews
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23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Summer House Santa Monica. Such a great vibe and beautiful decor. The food was fresh and delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
They sat us 30 minutes after our reservation time, so be prepared to wait
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JoAnnO
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Overall, dinner was great. Our waitress was attentive yet very busy. The 3% surcharge seems egregious at this point of Covid. There are no longer social distancing requirements so the restaurant was packed. It’s way past time to end this surcharge especially with inflation and prices being higher anyway.
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AlexL
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good! Computers were down so that was a shame
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience5
The food order took 1 hour to come out with no explanation
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday , I loved the place
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
FANTASTIC STAFF! You have the nicest people working here.
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donm
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food and service in a very pleasant environment.
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Norma
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We've been going to the restaurant for the past 10 years when we attend Steppenwolf. We always enjoy the vibes, brightness, and food. The staff is always accomodating.
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OpenTable Diner
Amsterdam
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
While it’s a great place to eat and the ambience is amazing, they’re policy of not seating people until the whole party has arrived is quite frustrating. There were plenty of empty tables, but at the same time the lobby is full of people just waiting to be seated because their party is not complete. It leads to a chaotic environment.
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Molly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely recommend making a reservation but we got our food very quickly and had a great table! We even ordered a cinnamon roll but didn’t end up getting it and our waitress took it off the bill and gave us one for free! Great service will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went with some friends for brunch. The atmosphere and food was amazing. The staff was super nice and engaging, we will definitely be back!
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GreggG
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and awesome food. The “Talk About Sex Baby” cocktail is an absolute must!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
After being seated 20 minutes after our reservation time we overall had a good experience, but we were seated between a bridal party and a birthday party and it did get quite loud, this appeared to create less focus on our table. The appetizers were delicious and the main courses were good. Summer House always has a beautiful ambiance and in all we enjoyed ourselves.
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Amyo
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
We had a 6:30 reservation and we’re not seated until 7:15, with no apology for such a long wait. This impacted plans we had later.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Overall ambiance was pretty- even with reservations had to wait an additional 30 minutes. Burger was burnt, very disappointing. Pizza was great. Eggs/nachos dish- nachos were soggy and not hot at all. For the restaurant being as busy as it was I would have thought the food would have been better. Even with reservations they would not sit us in the sunny area they were saved for people who possibly requested it in the reservation, even though we were already there and waiting. Say us very close to the bar with two kids- not an ideal choice as there were quiet a few tables empty.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Summer House never disappoints! The brunch was amazing and so were the cocktails.
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DVDV
Miami
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
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TammyN
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
Been here several times but this visit was disappointing. Everyone’s food was cold.

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 delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. 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 4.7 stars by 5764 OpenTable diners.

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