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    Summer House Santa Monica

    3.9 (3.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lisa P.

    Bright and airy; the glass ceiling allows so much natural light to filter through adding to the atmosphere. The exceptional service that Matt provided truly elevated my dining experience. He provided so much knowledge of the menu and recommended certain items to enhance the meal. He also suggested items to try on a next visit. There will definitely be a next visit. Fancy, picture perfect mocktails just might fool an onlooker. The drinks were fresh, fruity a little spicy and alcohol free. Please grab the jalapeño cornbread. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with corn kernels and sliced peppers topped with a finishing salt. Just perfect. The deviled eggs were so tasty that I just know someone's Big Momma is in that kitchen! Next visit I'm looking for her. My wagyu steak taco platter was outstanding. Usually, there is some part of a platter I don't care for. Not this time. I can tell the tender meat was marinated as there was flavor coming through each bite. The sautéed peppers and onions added even more flavor. Served with warm, rolled corn tortillas, sour cream, cheese and guacamole to top it off. In the center was perfectly cooked cilantro rice and creamy black beans. Couldn't eat it all, but it made a nice lunch for the next day. I suggest you do NOT leave the restaurant without stopping by the Cookie Bar for a sweet treat. I grabbed cookies; cherry pie, s'more's, lemon and the viral tequila sunrise which you much be twenty-one to purchase. Everything was amazing at Summer House. Next time I think I want to try their burger, Matt said it's good!

    Crab roll with sweet potato fries
    Dee T.

    This place was #1 on my open table app and I am so glad we came here!!! First of all, get a table on the middle because the skylight is beautiful! The color decor is beautiful!!! We had the guacamole and crab roll . . We shared the crab roll and at first I thought it was too small and we would need to order more but with the sweet potato fries, it was perfect! Highly recommend the sweet potato fries and the guacamole!!! You need to save room for the cookie. . We tried snickerdoodle, sea salt chocolate chip and peanut butter and the peanut butter was my favorite! Add ice cream and it's perfect!!!!

    Pinot Grigio, drink your juice Shelby and the summer margarita
    Cylia B.

    Despite the food being really good, 2/4 in my party got food poisoning from undercooked salmon. Other than that, food, service and the ambiance were amazing. I highly recommend the rigatoni alla vodka with the meatball and the Costa Mesa salad. Will be back to try the HH menu

    Madeleine G.

    We had a lovely brunch at summer house! The restaurant itself looks like a large greenhouse in the center, lots of natural lighting and earthy light decor. Our waitress was kind and enthusiastic! I ordered the vegetable hash which was tasty, beets were a bit unexpected but good, portion size was just enough. Friends ordered the breakfast burrito with sweet potato fries and the roasted tomatoes poach eggs special (ordered toast later because the portion was small). Waitress brought us a few dips to go with the sweet potatoes fries and the truffle aioli was very good.

    Parmesan Truffle Fries
    Katherine Y.

    we were able to snag a happy hour table by the bar on this tuesday evening. the happy hour deals were okay- we each got a drink and then we got the tavern style pizza and the truffle fries. the drinks were good. the pizza was just okay- it definitely wasn't the best pizza i've had. the fries were good too. the service was okay, at a couple points it was hard to get our server but towards the end, she was more attentive. this place is definitely very popular on an evening during happy hour. it's very well decorated and definitely has the california vibe to it, which makes sense. the drinks were good and the food was alright. i don't think id come back but i'm glad i got to experience this happy hour since i know this place is quite popular.

    Rigatoni alla Vodka
    Colette M.

    this place we stumbled upon on fourth of july with a bigger group because they had last minute reservations online. we were very happy with the accommodation. this place was so cute on the inside & our server was great. he was bubbly & funny & jsut overall a great server. wish i remembered his name. the food was a hit or miss. fish & chips- no good but the pizza & the pasta... yummm ! drinks were also very delish!

    short rib hash
    Debangana S.

    We visited Summer House for brunch on one of those rare, summery April days that feels almost too good to be true. The sunlight streaming through the roof set a beautiful tone, and the ambiance inside was warm and inviting. Exactly what a leisurely brunch calls for. We kicked things off with espresso martinis and mimosas, followed by cornbread and chips with guacamole. A solid start that had us settled in and happy. For mains, I opted for the spicy kale salad and the short rib hash. Both dishes were spot on: well-executed and full of flavor. The service matched the energy of the meal: prompt without feeling rushed. All in all, a brunch experience well worth repeating.

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    Lizbeth O.

    Was packed for a Friday night, so make sure you make a reservation! I went with my friend, and we had such a lovely time. The staff was attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started off with the Parmesan truffle fries and crispy Brussels sprouts, which had us hooked right off the bat. We then moved on to the shaved truffle pizza and spicy kale salad, which they split into two portions for us since we were sharing. The ambiance was great as well, and the interior design was so cute.

    Drink
    Macy C.

    Nice atmosphere and service. Dishes were ok. The drink was amazing. Would love to go here for brunch as I've heard great things about that. The seafood underwhelmed me for how prominent it was on the menu.

    Rigatoni alla Vodka
    Brooke F.

    Tried this place for the first time when I was in Chicago for St. Patrick's day, and I couldn't recommend it more. We were there on a busy Friday night, and easily had the best seat in the house. We started with espresso martinis and moved on to spritz for the second round. Incredible espresso martini!!! The Parmesan fries were a 10/10 girl dinner snack. I don't love deviled eggs but these ones were SO good? Absolutely amazing. I split the vodka pasta (which they split for me and my partner!) and a burrata pizza. We FEASTED. Had such a great experience for our entire meal and then we collected a few cookies on our way out. So delicious, will definitely be back.

    Rigatoni alla vodka
    Paige M.

    Service was great and good was delicious. Always a great spot to come in for a date night.

    Semona R.

    We decided to go out for dinner last minute on Valentines Day. We had no reservations anywhere but knew Summer House would be our best option because their space is gigantic with seating everywhere. Plus it has a delicious menu. We instantly found a spot to sit at by the bar. We shared the Spicy Kale Caesar and Prime Cheeseburger. We hadn't stopped talking about the Spicy Kale Caesar since the first time we ordered it a few months ago because it was delicious. This time was no different, best salad I've ever had. The Prime Cheeseburger came on a crispy brioche and was cooked perfectly. Our food came out already portioned to be shared so we didn't need to ask for extra plates. Although it was busy, our food came out very quickly. Our server was very attentive even though it was very busy and he was also bartending. Summer House never dissapoints!

    Dirty table - some of the crumbs
    Tabitha W.

    We stopped in for brunch on a Saturday. It is a beautiful space, but I was disappointed to see that the table we were sat at had crumbs and one of our chairs had food on it (pics included). We started with a White Chocolate Raspberry latte ($5.50). It was really lacking in flavor at first, but once we stirred it up, we realized that the syrup had just settled to the bottom. We had the Mexican Hash Browns ($15.95) and the Poblano Chilaquiles ($19.95) - both were very flavorful dishes. I love that they had the Cookie Bar at the front of the restaurant as well.

    Jalapeño cornbread

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    Ask the Community - Summer House Santa Monica

    Are they open for memorial day?

    10am to 9pm today Memorial Day

    Do they have vegan options?

    Yes. Some great options and I think they are noted on the menu

    If I made a reservation for a Friday at 11 AM is the brunch menu available?

    No. Brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 9-3.

    Do they do separate checks?

    Hi Yeun, Summer House & Stella Barra in Lincoln Park are able to separate checks between 5-6 people.… 

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Yea

    Is this place good for groups?

    Yes! If you have a larger group- just call in a reservation!

    Do they do half orders for brunch?

    Hi Minaz, Thank you for reaching out. We do not do half orders for brunch. However, we are able to split entree items upon request as well as box any leftovers. Hope you… 

    How late does brunch go?

    Hi Mary, Brunch is offered on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-3:00pm. Hope you will be joining us soon!

    How much is valet parking?

    I think it's around $16. There is plenty of street parking that's cheaper.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    No, they do not

    I realize the breakfast/brunch menu is from 8AM to 3, however is dinner then served between 3 to close?

    I believe it's lunch/dinner after 3p. FYI, Brunch only on weekends

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