Able to accommodate a larger group with little wait. The server was incredibly friendly and quick. We enjoyed our drinks and dinner. Good sized portions and reasonable price. read more

Awesome food, nice environment, great staff, prices were pretty reasonable, definitely recommend read more

Summer House - Truffle Honey Salmon - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Walked in on a Monday afternoon at about 4pm, customers were sparse. We were seen and seated pretty quickly. The place is about as clean as one can expect from a beach bar in summer. Real cloth napkins with the silverware and paper straws. I got a fountain coke which was perfectly balanced (as all things should be) and my wife got a Samuel Adams Summer beer. The staff were nice and lingered at the host table near the door... all of them... the whole time. I got the sirloin sandwich and the calamari both were excellent. My wife got crab cakes and a salad, she liked both of them. The kid got a burger but she does t count. The only gripe I have is the clump of servers standing around at the front of the place. All in all a good early dinner. read more

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Fantastic DJ blending upbeat tunes; this place has a fun vibe and is great for socializing and grabbing drinks with friends. Servers are friendly and attentive. Portions are generous and food arrived hot. Our party enjoyed burgers and fish sandwiches as well as cocktails. Reasonable prices; we would definitely recommend Summer House! read more

First time back since it was sold. Really enjoyed my turkey burger (fresh not frozen). Their new patio is delightful too!

Not bad for a quick lunch. I got the grilled chicken sandwich and got a side salad instead of fries. The up charge for the salad was $4, but it was worth it for a large side salad. The grilled chicken was fine. Tasted a little like they grilled it right after some fish. But still fine. Was glad to find it when Dogfish Head Brewery was closed for lunch. Really great staff and manager. read more

Summer House - Secondary dinning room. They have dogfish 90 minute on the draft. Not a bad place to stumble upon for lunch while at the beach. - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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All around amazing! Our party had frozen drinks, shrimp, lobster, crab cakes, a burger, and the brie and everything was extremely delicious. Service was incredible and atmosphere was very nice. If you're in Rehoboth, I highly recommend stopping in as I'm sure it'll be a great experience! read more

Server was very attentive. Happy hour deals can't be beaten. We sat outside and it was very nice with the fountain and comfy seating. Food was very pleasant. read more

Summer House - S'mores martini was amazing! - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Great gluten free options. Service was amazing. Definitely will be on our list to visit regularly when we are on vacation.

We walked in late after dragging our kids away from Funland kicking and screaming. I've always wanted to try this place but we generally cook at home. At 10pm on a Thursday this was N-N-Na-NA-NOT gonna happen. All 5 kids were in varying states of meltdown and I was rather concerned that our bill would be exorbitant, but alas, there is a late night menu!! It's like happy hour, but better because it's empty lol. The kids enjoyed enchiladas, chicken tacos, chicken tenders, burgers and wings. Everyone licked their plate. The table fries (massive plates of fries for the table) were a huge hit and highly recommend getting these as starters as the food takes a while to fire. Everyone fell on their food like hyenas BUT at the end, they were all FULL and satisfied, which is the best I can hope for. Service was very good, our waitress wasn't super attentive but she was polite, helpful, and responsive when asked! I can't ask for more than that an hour to close in the busiest part of the season!! The wings are also great and their Ranch AND blue cheese dressings are delicious and worth noting, especially the ranch, which had horseradish and was AMAZING! We would go back to try the regular menu 10/10. read more

Waiting almost an hour for our order A salad w chicken and a burger. Were originally told 26 minute wait Then moved to 40 minute wait lo and behold our food arrives after 50 minutes I understand staffing is at a premium Our bartender, Billy was more than accommodating. Maybe think of seating less people until the kitchen can catch up with the orders that have been submitted. We do like eating at Summer House but this was not an endorsing experience. read more

Summer House - Well done burger ordered. I think not After almost an hour of waiting for our food, the order should be CORRECT!!!! - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Why is says "closed" in the Yelp heading, I don't know. It is open. I had wings and spinach salad there. Top shelf for sure! Kettle One Martini was tops as well! Pretty cool happy hour! Definitely not closed! Btw, sounds like it is under new management. Whatever the case, the bar area and everything is very classy so put them back on the map! read more

Summer House - Buffalo Wings - American Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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The food here is always amazing! The potato skins are a must for an appetizer. Service is a little slow sometimes but the food makes up for it. The overall setting is a little higher class bar and great for Sunday sports! read more

It was very hot in there and we asked to have the heat turned down. Robert told us to take our shirts off if we were hot. Well, that would be fine if I had another shirt under my sweatshirt. Then he told us of course you are hot, drinking alcohol does that. The bartender, Candace was super nice. We love going there, but did not appreciate the rude comments from Robert. If he was unable to turn down the heat that was blowing directly down on us, he could have simply explained the situation. read more

My hubby and I have NEVER eaten here in all the 30 years or more I have come to the beach. We decided to go eat as recommended by our hotel front desk. Wow! I am so very impressed at the feel and look of this restaurant. It's more of an experience than just a restaurant. I learned that they recently took new owners and remodeled. I am over the moon with this place. Such a fabulous time we had. Our server Alyssa was so kind and efficient. She chatted with us and made us feel so welcomed and appreciated. Way to go Summer House! Your staff rocks! I do not eat meat. So, I was so happy to find that they serve 4 options of protein for their burger selections: angus beef, chicken, salmon, & veggie. They offer about 5 way cool titled options for toppings. I also got the lobster Mac & cheese. Amazingly wonderful! I highly recommend Summer House. Probably my new fav restaurant here in Rehoboth Beach, DE read more

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We love everything about the Summer House. Their food, drinks & service is great and their specials cannot be beat. We love, love, love their burgers and they are so accommodating so that you get them exactly as requested. Always a consistent, enjoyable time with no hitches. read more

Under new ownership- great changes. Back to it's original roots. Clean, bright, fun. A very welcomed change. Happy staff. Had a bartender over the summer (old ownership) with her hat on backwards acting like she was doing me a favor to take an order. The new staff, along with some old staff were super friendly. Back room is amazing. Great food. read more

I only seem to be only seeing old reviews online, so I'll give my opinion for a recent visit February 2024. First time trying this place and last time. We were seated in a booth which was obviously ripped and had black tape covering the seat, and not just in our booth. For a newly renovated restaurant, I wonder why the shabby decor? We were brought a carafe of water which was luke warm at best. I can't say much good about our waiter either. Our food arrived with some missing items and we needed to order beverages. Never saw him after the food arrived and I finally walked to the bar area to order a beer. He brought missing items after most of meal was consumed. The food was bland and tastelessness (except for the French fries which were crispy and hot). Sorry you have a nice new place there and need to do much better! read more

My group of 4 chose to dine here for my birthday dinner before walking around Rehoboth. It was a fantastic decision because all of us were thrilled with our appetizers, meals, and dessert. The crab wontons and Brussels sprouts were a perfect start. The texture of the Brussels was spot on and exactly how our server,Nick, described it. For entrees, I shared the scallops special of the day along with their regular shrimp and scallops meal. We couldn't decide and I'm so happy we went for both! The special included a pesto sauce while the regular entree was served with pasta in a tomato sauce. The pesto and sauce almost outshines the scallops (in a good way). We also shared a spectacular crab cake. Like the apps, the scallops and crab cake were cooked to perfection. The brownie dessert was way bigger than I've ever seen and we loved the outer crunch. Nick was friendly and showed extra care to make sure our allergens were taken seriously. read more

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Kelly at the bar was amazing!!! Made the whole experience during my time in Delaware. The food was great as well.

Customer service -8/10 Food -9/10 Cleanliness- 7/10 If you come here, it might be tough to find parking outside as you will be competing with other restaurants and clientele coming for the beach. When I arrived here, we had a party over 10ppl. It was around the dinner hour. The wait they told me was originally 1.5 to 2hrs. We gladly waited. Luckily, after 30mins, they were able to accommodate our large party. Big kudos to the female staff at the front to accommodate our large crowd at such a quick turnaround. In terms of cleanliness, I think this can be improved. The silverware has some residue on it due to using dishwasher. Food is pretty good. read more

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Just had a doordash from here, first time from Summer House. Menu sounded great but what a disappointment! I thought I ordered a dinner portion of Oysters Rockefeller that didn't arrive. Got 2 tablespoons of said dish, told it was an appetizer...2 freaking tablespoons, more shell fragments than oysters. The driver said it was very crowded as a result of Burger Night. Here's a tip..if you want great burgers, go to Smashmouth Burgers! read more

The Libation Room was amazing! Very much a speakeasy feel. Wait staff were very attentive, the food was outstanding, and the drinks were incredible. Will definitely make this part of all future trips. read more

Great service and the appetizers were very good. However the salad and French onion soup was awful!

I have been going to The Summer House on Rehoboth Ave since I was (sort of) old enough to have my first Mooney's Iced Tea and have always loved it. Yesterday I had lunch there with my son and his girlfriend since it's one of my "go to" places when I have guests in town. My son has an Alpha-gal allergy which is a severe allergy to any red meat product. He got this from a tick bite years ago and is still battling it so he always mentions this allergy before placing an order and he did so yesterday. Our waiter, John asked him questions about the allergy and made notes. (For instance, a deep fryer used for french fries can have cross contamination if it is also used to fry a red meat product like a cheesesteak egg roll.) He also made suggestions that he knew were safe. Then, before we even received our meals, the manager stopped by and checked on us, mentioning his allergy and assuring him that they were taking precautions to ensure his safety. He and our waiter stopped by another two times during our meal to make sure we were all happy with our food. We have dined out more times that I can count and, as I mentioned, many times at this particular restaurant but wow! I have never had a restaurant take such care to ensure my son's safety. Oh yeah. The server from the kitchen wore gloves when handing him his meal! This type of attention to a customer's allergy is one that we rarely see in this business and I just wanted to put it out there. Food allergies are dangerous and The Summer House has worked with their staff to make sure they are aware and are pro-active. Kudos to the Manager, our waiter, John, and the staff in the kitchen! If more restaurants took this kind of care dining out would be a lot more enjoyable for people like my son who have to deal with these issues. If you have never been to The Summer House, I highly recommend it. Not only is it a safe place for people with allergies to dine, but the food is always excellent and the bar is pretty darn good too! :) read more

We looked up the Summer House and were excited to see options for my daughter who has both gluten and dairy restrictions. Unfortunately, it wasn't the menu that caused us to leave before even being served. It was a complete lack of sensitivity toward the handicapped. We arrived early on a Saturday evening during happy hours. Four of our eight walked in first with the other four to follow soon. Despite my mother-in-law being wheelchair bound the hostess would not seat us until the entire party was present. This is a common policy at busy restaurants where seating too few people can result in empty seats, however, this was 3:30 in the afternoon in November. There were empty seats everywhere. So, we waited an extra 6 minutes while the rest of the party found a parking space. Leaving an elderly woman in a wheelchair at the hostess stand didn't seem to be a consideration. When our full party arrived we were offered to either sit at the round-tops at the breezy front door or in the back. We chose to go further into the warm restaurant and all had a seat. After ordering drinks we asked about the happy hour. Our server told us that the happy hour was only for the bar. When we told him that if we had known that we might have taken the round-tops he explained that those tables did not count. Only the bar and the high-top were able to participate in happy hour. Again, I understand the reasoning for the restaurant policy. I am a chef myself and have worked in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years. I get that happy hour is an incentive to boost bar sales, however, we had just ordered six cocktails and (as I mentioned) my mother-in-law sits in a wheelchair. When she sits at a bar or high-top the height of the counter/table comes to her nose. We asked to speak to a manager in an effort to point out the the happy hour essentially excludes the handicapped. Instead of getting an exception to the rules the manager decided to double-down, explaining quite matter-of-factly that "this is the way it has always been". Does anyone in really think that "this is the way it's always been" is really an excuse for a complete lack of sympathy or consideration for those who aren't as capable as they are??? I have rarely seen so little compassion in a hospitality 'professional'. It is obvious to me that this boils down to poor training and direction. The staff at the Summer House knows 'the rules' but not the reasons behind them, nor are they given the trust by upper-management to actually make decisions that benefit their customers. Instead of offering our group the opportunity to participate in happy hour (and maybe giving away $10 or $15 in app reduction), they lost $390 in sales. I am confident in this amount as it was the bill at Mariachis, the restaurant we actually ate at tonight, and let me tell you it was worth every penny. Unlike Summer House, Mariachis treated us like royalty and I feel so lucky to have been treated so poorly at Summer House. read more

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Food may have been OK, but it was impossible to enjoy in this EXYREMELY NOISY ENVIRONMENT! Which, IMHO, is crazy-nuts because it would be so easy to fix. read more

Only available spot for a weekend night for a group of 7, but glad I got to try it. First, a few cocktails (the Tito's lemonade was a bit watered down and not very strong) and apps. Tasty rangoon and coconut shrimp, with good fries, awesome seafood red chowder and all for average dinner beach house prices. The service was prompt and I enjoyed each bite! read more

Might want to get your staff some diversity training in the event they ever see non-white customers again. Weird vibe the minute we walked in, seated in the back by the kitchen in an empty bar while ever other lunch customer was seated in the dining area....the staff staring, walking by excessively and laughing was what made it most obvious. read more

My wife and I started with a burrata salad, with heirloom cherry tomatoes, and balsamic. The components were fresh, and made a nice start to our meal. We both had sautéed halibut over zucchini spaghetti, and sides of Neva's potatoes, and cucumber salad. The fish was better than you'd expect from a bar. Overall, a solid meal worth the price. Be advised that a noisy bar dominates the space, with a multitude of TV screens producing an electric atmosphere. Our service was good. This is a nice option if you are looking to pair good food with a lively atmosphere. read more

I've enjoyed my visits because of the good company. The food is very average, lacking in flavor. But I do like the bar.

Save your money and go elsewhere. They lure you in with the pretty patio but the food is not good and it's expensive. The service wasn't great either, this an established restaurant that should do better. Stuffed flounder nearly inedible. All four of us felt off after eating the crab dip. read more

Summer House was our go-to spot until this past Saturday when our group was unfairly targeted and asked to leave. We were on a double date seated at the bar directly in front of the DJ booth and had just received our first round of drinks when the main bartender rudely told us she would be closing our tab. When we asked why, we were told we were "being too loud"... however, it was a Saturday night with a live DJ playing music and we hadn't been seated for more than 5 minutes. When we asked for further explanation, she told us to leave and that our business was not needed. The other couple with us are people of color and sadly, they felt as though the incident was racially motivated. Obviously there is no way to be 100% sure, but we are having trouble rationalizing another reason as to why we were not politely asked to keep our volume down before being kicked out of the restaurant (or why volume would even be an issue when sitting directly in front of a live DJ). My husband and I were regulars here and have held major life events at this establishment, but we are heartbroken by how we were treated. Please consider speaking to your staff about your expectations of how customers are supposed to be treated, even at the end of a long shift. There is no place for power trips when everyone was there to simply have a good time. Sad to say but we will not be returning. read more

The reason we went was to dine out on the new patio. The patio delivered! It was very calming with the water flowing from the fountain, and the seating was comfortable. The service was slow and they weren't very busy. There seemed to be a problem with the computer at the bar and it took awhile to get our drink order. Our food came out quickly, however, one of our sandwiches was wrong. Our server was nowhere to be found, I asked another server for assistance and she informed our server of the mix up. Our server did not come back to the table to acknowledge the mix up and unbeknownst to us, went straight to the kitchen. She later came out and explained that it would be a few minutes longer and they would take $4 off the price of the sandwich. She also told us we could continue eating the incorrect sandwich. Presentation was lacking as well as the guts of one of the sandwiches. Unfortunately don't think we'll be going back anytime soon.We did appreciate them knocking a few bucks off the price. read more

Libations Room is the place for a quiet drink to unwind. Best thing was the bartender, Matt, who gave us excellent recommendations from the menu. He prepared a top notch drink after asking favorite liquor, tart or sweet, and then presenting a beautiful libation to relax with. read more

Gave them another chance because of the new patio but the food and service were awful. At first the girls at the front would not seat us because we did not have our cell phones to be notified for an available table yet hardly anyone was there. Clam strips were tiny and full of grease, oily. The crabcake was tiny, dry, fishy tasting. The roll was very large with an almost bite sized crabcake. Ridiculous! The overpriced lemon cheesecake was tiny and very sour. The food here has definitely gone downhill! read more

We stopped by in the off season for a quick trip before the fall/winter hits and this was one of the few restaurants that was still open and operating after 8:00. The food was good, decent and pretty basic bar food. I got the chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got the burger while we split the spinach dip. They did have a decent drink menu and plenty of NA options as well which was very much appreciated. Overall the experience was what we expected. read more

Very disappointed by my last visit. As a huge fan of this place, I don't know if I can return. We waited 20 minutes thinking we would get the open two top that sat empty with the sidewalk view. Instead we got the two top that looked straight into the kitchen- and straight into their food preparer going back and forth between touching food with his gloves and using his phone. Did you know that cell phones can carry 10x as much bacteria as a toilet seat? Not to mention the service went downhill this time and the prior time I visited. Will be visiting my other favorite Rehoboth hot spots instead. read more

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Please don't order the crab dip. It has probably a spoonful of crab on top of what seems like sour cream. This is not worth your $19.

We have been going to Summer House forever. Before it was even bought by Big Fish. We know Nalu just purchased Summer House recently so we wanted to check it out. I will say they did a nice job on the renovations. We went tonight for happy hour. Thought we would have a couple of beers and then some happy hour food. Thank god there was a shift change and they wanted to pay out our bill and start a new one. $22 for 4 Miller Lites during happy hour. Seriously!! I understand that Bud Lights were $3 during happy hour, why can't it be domestics at that price? I don't think we will be back. read more