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Summer House - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Summer House - Chicago

4.7
4.7
8028 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 252 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Reserve your table today and be transported to the West Coast by the beach house decor, retractable glass ceiling, and all-season courtyard.

For parties of 9 or more, email shsbparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Kid's Pizza Making

    Multiple dates available
    Bring your little chefs to Summer House for Kids Pizza Making! Every Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, kids 12 and under can craft their own pizzas at the official pizza counter with our chefs for $7.95 plus tax (gratuity not included). Or opt for our tableside option, and have all the ingredients delivered to your table for the whole family to get in on the fun! Kids will wash their hands, use the flour to form the dough, spread their choice of red or white sauce, and build their zae with cheese and toppings of their choice. Once our team pops it in the oven, the pizza will be delivered back to your family’s table for an a-dough-able dinner. Please note, Kids Pizza Making is not offered during the weekend (Friday to Sunday).
    Kid's Pizza Making Photo
  • Summer House Birthday Surprise

    $29.95 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Summer House – Lincoln Park, your birthday wish is our command. Celebrate the special occasion with the Summer House Birthday Surprise! Gift yourself or your loved one with an unforgettable birthday bash, including festive balloons, a sensational Sprinkle Cake, and memories to last a lifetime. Our delicious, California-inspired food and drink menu is just icing on the cake. Purchase the Birthday Surprise for $29.95 (plus tax) as you celebrate another journey around the sun! Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
    Summer House Birthday Surprise Photo
  • Passover Dinner 2025

    Apr 12, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025
    Plan your Passover celebrations with a family-style spread at Summer House in Lincoln Park! On Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, dine with us for a holiday dinner menu. Chef Ben Goodnick presents a multi-course meal including traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, Potato Pancakes, and more. The full menu is available on our website. Enjoy the menu as a prix fixe for $57.95 per person and $19.95 per children 12 and younger (plus tax and gratuity). The menu is also available a la carte. Book your Passover dinner reservation today. For more information, please call the restaurant at 773-634-4100.
    Passover Dinner 2025 Photo

What 8,028 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Most Booked

  • Chicago

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Summer House in Chicago offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with light, California-inspired decor. Guests enjoy a "fun California vibe," "amazing food," and "fantastic service." Standout features include a diverse menu, "amazing bakery," and great options for kids. It's a "lovely restaurant" for family gatherings, though reservations are recommended due to popularity.

8,029 Reviews
  1. Naile

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch. Never disappoints. Consistent. Gotta love Lettuce Entertain You restaurants.

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  2. Aimee VIP

    San Diego48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent as always! they maintain high standards thru out a busy Sunday service.

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  3. Alifia VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everytime we eat here, we consistently enjoy our food, drinks and desserts. Plus, the location is beautiful.

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  4. DeborahG

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes, great service, great food, great cookies!! Lettuce entertain you does it again!

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  5. Pamela

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Friendly service. Vibrant atmosphere. Highly recommended.

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  6. Evan VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Almost everything we ordered had way too much salt. We couldn't eat the chips that were served with a salty guacamole, because they were too salty. The tacos were very salty as was an enchilada. This made the meal poor. The chefs should make the necessary adjustments to food preparation. Beside personal taste, heavily salted food is unhealthy.

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  7. Janice VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The server and food were spectacular!!! Both helped make a very unpleasant check-in process almost forgettable. But I must leave this note because the check in process today was unlike any experience I’ve ever had at SH. We arrived early for our reservation very early. It was understandable that we would need to wait. But I believe we were intentionally made to wait until our exact time because the hostess was irritated and overwhelmed. I observed people who had the same reservation time and walk-in’s be seated before us. When I tried talking to the female manger she was not interested in assuaging my concerns when I asked her to look into the situation. She told me she knew that what I described wasn’t the case without even checking. She seemed irritated as well. I love SH and will return. Today was a bad day and the noticeably less congenial staff.

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  8. Laura

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always great- we were all running late and they held our table! So grateful! Love this place!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My son loved his burger, sister liked her Cobb salad, my crab cakes were good but mine and my sister’s fries were super salty. The server was really busy, so we did not get a chance to tell her and by the time she checked on us again it was time to go. Ambiance was nice and my sister wants to go back. Maybe we’ll go back in the summer.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jimmy, our server, was absolutely delightful. We are regulars here and had such a great time!

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FAQs

Summer House - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 634-4100.

Summer House - Chicago is rated 4.7 stars by 8028 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 252 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Summer House - Chicago

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
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