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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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Baked with love. 🌈This June, treat yourself to our Rainbow Sugar Rush Cookie, available at all locations! Every cookie p...
06/03/2026

Baked with love. 🌈

This June, treat yourself to our Rainbow Sugar Rush Cookie, available at all locations! Every cookie purchased helps support The The Trevor Project and its life-saving work for LGBTQ+ youth.

No drama in this Summer House. 🤝
05/26/2026

No drama in this Summer House. 🤝

05/25/2026

Sincerely, your ultimate summertime destination. 🫶

05/14/2026

Chef's picks never miss, trust us. 🔥

Dig into our newest specials, available for a limited time!

05/14/2026

Chef’s picks never miss, trust us. 🔥

Dig into our newest specials, available for a limited time!

Next stop: Iceland ✈️ is packing up the cookies for an extra sweet takeover May 15–17 at Blue Café, Lava Restaurant, and...
05/08/2026

Next stop: Iceland ✈️

is packing up the cookies for an extra sweet takeover May 15–17 at Blue Café, Lava Restaurant, and The Retreat Hotel! Stay tuned for more from his adventures in the land of fire and ice. 👀

Palm Springs for the night. 🍸☀️Join us in Lincoln Park on 5/14 for seasonal cocktails, bites, some Summer House fun! Tic...
05/06/2026

Palm Springs for the night. 🍸☀️

Join us in Lincoln Park on 5/14 for seasonal cocktails, bites, some Summer House fun! Ticket link: https://bit.ly/4cBlleO

The sweet treat mom deserves. ❤️🍪Celebrate Mother’s Day with her favorite meal, then swing by The Cookie Bar for somethi...
05/04/2026

The sweet treat mom deserves. ❤️🍪

Celebrate Mother’s Day with her favorite meal, then swing by The Cookie Bar for something extra special.

Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner at all locations on Sunday, 5/10!

04/30/2026

Proof that the best things don’t last forever. 🔥

Try our newest specials before they’re gone... trust us, you’re going to want a bite of everything. Available until 5/13 at all locations.

Shaking things up, Palm Springs style 🌴Join us Thursday, 5/14 from 6:30-9:30PM for our Palm Springs Punch Party in Linco...
04/28/2026

Shaking things up, Palm Springs style 🌴

Join us Thursday, 5/14 from 6:30-9:30PM for our Palm Springs Punch Party in Lincoln Park. Sip, shake, and learn to craft bright, balanced cocktails with our bartending team.

Grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/4cBlleO

04/21/2026

Fresh, seasonal, and seriously hard to resist. ☀️

Our latest specials are here for a good time, not a long time. Get ‘em while you can!

An evening made for sipping, savoring, and staying awhile. ✨Join us for the Jordan Wine Dinner and indulge in champagne,...
04/13/2026

An evening made for sipping, savoring, and staying awhile. ✨

Join us for the Jordan Wine Dinner and indulge in champagne, caviar, and a dreamy four-course pairing menu by Chef Ben Goodnick.

Purchase your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3PlQw4z

04/02/2026

Light, refreshing, and just in time for spring.

Treat yourself to our newest sweet treat, filled with mascarpone cream and lemon crémeux, then topped with a vibrant blueberry compote.

04/01/2026

Prepared for an unforgettable evening. 🍷

Join us Thursday, 4/16 for our Jordan Wine Dinner, featuring champagne and caviar to start, four decadent courses, and perfectly paired selections from .

Tag your bestie and reserve your seats at the link in bio.

03/31/2026

Sweet, fresh, and wildly crave-worthy. 😍

Ever wonder what a Wild Thai banana tastes like? They’re extra creamy with a more intense banana flavor and subtle hints of vanilla. Basically, everything you love about banana bread, turned up a notch.

That’s why we baked it into a cookie. Meet your next obsession: the Wild Thai Banana. 🍌

An evening of bubbles, bites, and beautifully bold wines awaits. ✨Join us April 16 for champagne, caviar, and a four-cou...
03/17/2026

An evening of bubbles, bites, and beautifully bold wines awaits. ✨

Join us April 16 for champagne, caviar, and a four-course pairing menu by Chef Ben Goodnick, featuring Jordan Vineyard & Winery.

Grab your tickets: https://bit.ly/4bKcDdD

03/13/2026

In case you needed some good news today… 🙌☀️

Summer may be 100 days away, but at Summer House, it never ended! Come by to soak up the vibes and enjoy fresh, seasonal eats while we count down.

Savor Passover with a taste of tradition at Summer House. 💛Join us April 1 & 2 for family-style favorites like Matzo Bal...
03/10/2026

Savor Passover with a taste of tradition at Summer House. 💛

Join us April 1 & 2 for family-style favorites like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, and Potato Pancakes or take the feast home!

Full details: https://bit.ly/4r6pBGU

The ones who bring the sunshine. 🫶☀️Grateful for our Summer House squad, today and every day.
03/06/2026

The ones who bring the sunshine. 🫶☀️

Grateful for our Summer House squad, today and every day.

03/05/2026

New cravings unlocked. 🔓

🍴Sausage and Forest Pizza
🍴 Chicken Salad Melt
🍴 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast

03/02/2026

Is that too much to ask? 🙃

02/23/2026

It's not a want, it's a NEED. 🙃

Fresh seafood. Light, flavorful, and always in season.Feel-good options are endless at Summer House, and our seafood off...
02/20/2026

Fresh seafood. Light, flavorful, and always in season.

Feel-good options are endless at Summer House, and our seafood offerings are just the start!

02/14/2026

Yes, you read that correctly. 😍 German Chocolate is here!

02/12/2026

Crushing hard on these dishes. 💕

Enjoy today through 2/18, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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.

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