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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10/22/2026

The cinnamon roll of your dreams, now on the menu. 😍

Available during brunch at all locations beginning this weekend.

10/20/2026

Chicago’s favorite chefs are bringing the heat. 🌶️🔥

Join us on 10/29 for our second annual Chili Cook-Off, featuring signature chilis from chefs at sushisan, Gus’ Sip & Dip, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, and more! Ticket link in bio.

10/09/2026

The perfect excuse to try a little bit of everything? Our newest specials. 🤝

Here’s what’s on the menu through 10/22:

🍽️ Roasted Forest Mushroom Pizza
🍽️ Marinated Brick Chicken
🍽️ Italian Wedding Soup
🍹: Pumpkin Pai Tai

10/05/2026

A pretty ideal Thursday night if you ask us. 🙌

Six signature chilis, passed apps, drinks, dessert, football and a chance to crown this year’s Chili Champ. All happening 10/29 at our annual Chili Cook-Off.

Grab your crew and come hungry! Ticket link in bio.

Pink looks pretty sweet on us. 💗🍪Meet the Pink on the River Cookie: a butter cookie filled with raspberry jam and finish...
10/01/2026

Pink looks pretty sweet on us. 💗🍪

Meet the Pink on the River Cookie: a butter cookie filled with raspberry jam and finished with a pink oat crumble topping. Available throughout October at Summer House, Beatrix, and The Cookie Bar, with $1 from every cookie sold donated to in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The sweetest end to summer... 🍪Less than a week left to play Scratch Off and win big! Through 9/30, earn up to 5X Freque...
09/25/2026

The sweetest end to summer... 🍪

Less than a week left to play Scratch Off and win big! Through 9/30, earn up to 5X Frequent Diner points when you dine in or order carryout.

Plus, don't forget that the guest with the most qualifying Scratch Off visits will receive their own personal Lettuce concierge for an entire year, beginning 1/1/2027. 👀

09/25/2026

Heading to the ? Find us in The Loop and bring some Summer House to your weekend.

09/18/2026

Current Obsession: Caesar Chicken Salad Sandwich 😮‍💨
Tag someone who would order this ⬇️

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. 👀

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.