Summer House Santa Monica

Summer House Santa Monica Summer House Santa Monica, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, is a California-influenced American restaurant that offers an ever-changing, chef-driven menu with simple yet handcrafted dishes prepared using only local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's skilled culinary team led by Chef Jeff Mahin and Francis Brennan specialize in artisanal breadmaking, wood-fire grilling, fresh-squeezed juices, pastries, and desserts. The restaurant design evokes the atmosphere of a summer beach house with whitewashed woods, cool tones, and a large glass ceiling positioned directly over the dining room that brings the outside in. Summer House Santa Monica is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on weekends.
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09/10/2026

No party’s complete without a sweet treat. ✨

Chicago, add a special surprise to your next event with our brand-new Cookie Cart! Get in touch with our parties and catering team to begin planning.

09/05/2026

Hard to be sad when the spread’s this good... 🔥 Come try our new specials before they’re gone on 9/16!

🍽️: Late Summer Grilled Chicken Panzanella
🍽️: Alaskan Halibut
🍽️: Potato Pancakes

A holiday spread worth gathering around.Join us September 11–12 for a special Rosh Hashanah menu featuring traditional f...
09/03/2026

A holiday spread worth gathering around.

Join us September 11–12 for a special Rosh Hashanah menu featuring traditional favorites like Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib, Chopped Liver, Matzo Ball Soup and more.

Celebrating at home? Preorder by Wednesday, September 9 at 4:00 PM for pickup.

Extra points just taste better with a glass of rosé. 🍷✨Scratch Off season is in full swing! Through 9/30, dine in or ord...
09/02/2026

Extra points just taste better with a glass of rosé. 🍷✨

Scratch Off season is in full swing! Through 9/30, dine in or order carryout through the LettuceEats app for a chance to win up to 5X Frequent Diner points.

P.S. The guest with the most qualifying Scratch Off visits will receive their own personal Lettuce concierge for one calendar year, beginning 1/1/2027. 👀

Say yes to extended brunch this Monday. Here's a few reasons to set an alarm.All locations will be opening at 10 AM, and...
09/01/2026

Say yes to extended brunch this Monday. Here's a few reasons to set an alarm.

All locations will be opening at 10 AM, and offering limited brunch specials alongside our normal lunch menu so you can enjoy the unofficial end of summer.

08/20/2026

Brand new to the specials menu. 🤤

Don’t miss the Lobster Caesar Wrap, available through 9/2!

08/19/2026

It’s officially a Sarti Spritz Stanky Leg Summer. 👏

The best moments come with a little something extra. Dine in or order carryout through LettuceEats during Scratch Off no...
08/17/2026

The best moments come with a little something extra.

Dine in or order carryout through LettuceEats during Scratch Off now through 9/30 for a chance to win up to 5X the points.

Not a Frequent Diner Club member yet? Sign up or log in through the LettuceEats® app to start scratching. Joining is free.

The people have spoken: it’s officially Sarti Szn at Summer House. 🤌Consider this your sign to order our newest cocktail...
08/14/2026

The people have spoken: it’s officially Sarti Szn at Summer House. 🤌

Consider this your sign to order our newest cocktail this weekend.

08/13/2026

Summer’s last hoorah. 🦀 🥂

Join us at Summer House Lincoln Park on 9/15 + Summer House on the Lake on 9/16 for one last taste of summer, Mid-Atlantic style. Ticket link in bio!

08/07/2026

New specials, new reasons to stop by. ☀️

Our latest additions have officially arrived, featuring fresh flavors made for summer. Try them at any Summer House location through 8/19.

08/06/2026

You asked. We poured. 🩷🍊

The Sarti Spritz is officially available at ALL Summer House locations!

Brunch and be rewarded. 🤝 Scratch Off season is BACK at Summer House! Dine in or order carryout through the LettuceEats ...
08/05/2026

Brunch and be rewarded. 🤝

Scratch Off season is BACK at Summer House! Dine in or order carryout through the LettuceEats app now through 9/30 for a chance to win up to 5X the points.

Not a Frequent Diner Club member yet? Sign up or log in through the LettuceEats® app to start scratching. Joining is free.

08/04/2026

Because one is never enough. 😉

Address

1954 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
60614

From the North, head south on N. Halsted Street until you reach the intersection with W. Willow Street. The restaurant will be on your right-hand side.

If you are coming by public transport, you can take the CTA bus route 8 or 36 and get off at the N. Halsted St & W. Willow St stop. You can also take the Brown Line to Sedgwick station and then transfer to bus route 37, getting off at the same stop as above.

For those driving and need parking, there is a parking lot nearby on W. Willow St, just west of N. Halsted St., as well as street parking available in the surrounding area.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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What people say

Summer House Santa Monica in N. Halsted, Chicago is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking for a unique dining experience. The restaurant's design evokes the atmosphere of a summer beach house with whitewashed woods and cool tones, making diners feel right at home. The large glass ceiling positioned directly over the dining room brings the outside in, bathing the airy space in light.

The menu at Summer House Santa Monica is ever-changing and chef-driven, featuring California-influenced American cuisine that is sure to delight your taste buds. Chef Jeff Mahin's signature artisanal bread program is a standout feature of the menu, along with an extensive wine list and fresh-squeezed juices. And let's not forget about the pastry and sweets - they are simply divine!

The open kitchen outfitted in earth-toned tiling and a five-foot wood-fire grill that emulates a home hearth further fosters the comfortable atmosphere. Summer House Santa Monica is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you're interested in catering or private parties, contact their parties team at [email protected]! Overall, Summer House Santa Monica offers an exceptional dining experience that you won't want to miss out on.