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Summer House Santa Monica, Chicago, IL

Summer House Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
6752 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 341 times today
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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

  • 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

  • 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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What 6,752 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

NoiseModerate

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  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    we made a reservation but still took 20 minutes to seat us
  2. MomOf2

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    Ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and it was the equivalent of a McDonalds sandwich - would not recommend to anyone
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    beautiful restaurant, good food, good service, excellent drinks.
  5. Laur

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 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!
  6. NoThanks

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 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.
  7. Adal

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Terrible check in, waited 30 minutes after my reservation for my table
  8. kelliec

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent!! Great evening. Can’t wait to come back!
  9. NykolT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The Service terrific, food ok enough. It’s just ok.
  11. CindyH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful room and great service by a well-trained wait staff.
  12. Amycs

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 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.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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?
  14. KarenP

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kale salad is fresh and crisp_ shavings of apple and cheese are sparse. Adequate pecans . Staff is exceptionally attentive. Sunny friendly vibe
  15. AmyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Wonderful laid back atmosphere. Cookies were so yummy!
  16. WarrenS

    Palm Springs

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good food and excellent service in a beautify, skylit room
  17. QuasiVeganFoodie

    Chicago

    194 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    194 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Loved our server, Drew, he was a total highlight!!! Host was lovely too!!
  18. 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!!! 🫠
  19. 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.
  20. 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!
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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!
  24. 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!!!
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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!
  32. 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 :)
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Very slow service. Pizza was not good. Desserts out front are delicious
  39. Linton

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall1food4service5ambience4
    The three percent covid upcharge is still in force, long after the covid excuse can be used. It's not much money, but it's unethical, because they bury it in fine print on the menu. The response from Lettuce Entertain You, the parent company, is that if the customer asks them to remove it, they will. But most customers won't even notice it, as I didn't at numerous Lettuce places until this time. Hate it, won't be dining at any Lettuce places until it's gone.
  40. PamL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came to celebrate for graduation. Our server was so nice, food was amazing. Seating area was perfect and making reservations was easy. Overall staff was very nice.

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 6752 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 341 times today
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

  • 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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