Yes! Just yes! Me and my husband went to have dinner there for the first time and it was our wedding anniversary. The waiter was fantastic I wish I remembered her name so I could give her a shoutout. But she was very nice, was on top of everything. When I mean everything I mean - making sure we had water - bringing us the drinks we wanted - checking in on us - picking food suggestions for food - cleaning our plates when she saw we were done. The staff also gave us a letter and the staff had signed their names on there. That was very sweet we really appreciated that. The food was honestly amazing. The filet was like butter and melted in my mouth. The Mac and cheese was delicious as well. The corn my god so darn good. The Brussels sprout with bacon were good as well. My husbands prime rib was also very good. It wasn't loud inside they did have music playing but it was super loud were you couldn't speak to your partner. The restroom was well stock as well. We will mos def be coming back so we can see the sunset because I'm sure they have lovely ones. read more

We made a reservation to Summit House to celebrate a farewell party for my father, who is leaving out of the country this week. To start, most of the waiters and waitresses were not wearing masks while serving us this evening, which definitely made us feel somewhat uncomfortable throughout the evening. Also, the medium cut we ordered came out super well done. Once we pointed it out to the waitress, all we got was a mundane sorry with an eye roll with no other explanation or care. We expected a little more caring character from the management and waitress at an established fine dining restaurant to show that they care about their customers. Guess not. read more

The restaurant has a really nice view. The food is beyond delicious. In my opinion, it is the best American restaurant that I've had so far.Try it yourself and you won't be disappointed. read more

Alright let's get these creative juices flowing.Time to ignite some interneurons and spark dem synapses with a good ole honest review.First of all gah damn over 2k reviews, do I even need to let you guys know you kick ass?Yes, yes I do!With that many reviews it makes sense on why the house is packed tighter than the inseam of my skinny jeans after eating here. Imma let you guys in on a little secret I'm hoping won't get me 86'd but when the dessert menu comes I undo my top button of my drawers,it gives me just the right amount of space for one more additional plate.Totally kidding I make sure to dress myself in pants a few sizes up before dinning, last time I just wore my dads pants actually.Jk again like I said earlier I'm getting those electrical waves pumping in my frontal cortex,not joking,I have a paper due on Sunday & need to get it finished by tonight,what a great review huh?Just talking about my stomach expanding and my scholastic assignments.Smh Back to the point.I absolutely love this place & I have been going here since I can remember.My pops the same guy who lets me borrow his slacks works around the area and has for a long time & is the reason I love this place.I can remember a good amount of times he took our family out to eat here.Every experience has been the same,with that being completely amazing. As I stated before I've been going here for awhile and I can remember the first time being pretty young & like any typical adolescent boy,hanging out with your family wasn't always my favorite thing to do but when he would tell us we were going here I always got excited.I think like most that changes the older you get,in reference to spending time with your family,as now there isn't anything else I'd rather do than to spend time with them.Man these juices are really flowing tonight just sharing my life & getting all sentimental,as time passed I remember drinking with my family here when I was old enough,which then gave me more reasons why I loved this place & deposited some great memories in the brain bank.The steaks are always cooked to the T & the drinks poured to the brim just how god intended them to be.Mix that with the piano guy,how could you not fall in love with this place.But then there's more,add the view and ambiance and your in heaven on earth.If heaven has a restaurant I highly doubt it would be anything different from summit house.Maybe it's being up on a hill looking over the city that makes me feel so strongly about how heavenly it is or it could just be how heavenly the food & establishment is.Who knows?Only God knows lol everytime I'm here tho I always want to request the most outlandish songs from the piano guy,he absolutely kills the keys,there have been a few times I have had to put both my hands under the chair and grip up to restrain myself from getting up to slow dance even by myself,which I'm guessing slow dancing alone would probably just look like someone drunk not being able to stand,one of these days I will tho, mark my word.The bar area is bad ass the dinning area bad asser with the big fireplace.The only thing I can say that isn't perfect about the place is that backroom.One time I was seated there & I almost felt as if I was on punishment & was sent to my room and while being on time out you can hear everyone having a grand ole time, then you hear the music from the piano guy you love listening to but now the music is faint and your left in your room thinking about how much fun all the good boys and girls are having but you don't know what you did to deserve this punishment.That's how I felt in that backroom.It was the first time & the last time I am summoned to that area.As now I'll make sure to call ahead and plead with the host to sit me anywhere but there,I promise I won't get up and sway around the dinning room,I promise I won't unfasten my trousers,please I beg you take my wallet take my keys take my pants that are two sizes too big.I'll even go as far as to say I won't even ask the piano guy to play shake ya ass by the two hit wonder mystikal.Whatever you do just don't sit me back there.The last time I dined was awesome,I sat right up against the window with the best view in the casa,it was like being in the front row of a concert of your favorite artist & then that back room is like the top of the nose bleeds.Since I wasn't in that backroom and it's been a pretty minute since that occasion it could actually be different now & if it is I am sorry & I take that whole section back, just like that section in the back should be taken back and away from the house entirely.maybe it's like some weird fomo I had when I was back there & it isn't even that bad.Regardless the summit house is definitely a restaurant you have to check out.Even the name summit house love it like the top of a summit it's on top of all the restaurants!The staff identical to that on top of their game and above the rest.Keep up the excellent work.2 high fives,way high,top of the summit high! read more

I love the summit house. Fine dining, great view and delicious food. The staff really know how to treat their customers.

The only word I can describe this place is EXCELLENT. The roast prime rib is a must. I was never a fan of prime rib until now. When I say the prime rib is excellent I mean it. It is so tender and juicy that it melts in your mouth. Our waitress Vanessa just heightened our experience as it was our first time here. Very knowledgeable and great recommendations. We started off with the Hawaiian Ahi Sashimi and the Tuna was so soft and I loved the lemon pepper crust. We then ordered the Prime rib castle cut for two and I could not believe how much meat we got served. Yes there is an extra charge to share but it is enough for two. The dish comes with creamed spinach, popover, and endless cream of corn. It was the perfect dinner. The environment was so romantic and there was a live pianist the whole night. We are now truly fans and cannot wait to come for our next anniversary, thank you. read more

I come here about once a year, but I was more disappointed this time around. Decided to make reservations for their Wednesday Prime Ribs night with my family for my birthday. 4-stars average for the 3 times I've visited throughout the years. [ Service ] I think they were short-staffed, but we had to wait over 10 minutes for our menus after being seated. They were nice to cater to my requests for a table with a view after I asked in person, but it seems like they didn't read my comments on my reservation. Other than that, service is excellent and they even provided a birthday card and dessert for us! [ Food ] What else would you get here other than their PRIME RIBS? During their Wednesday Promotion, the Cottage Cut becomes $29, Summit House Cut $34, and Castle Cut $43. Each plate of prime rib comes with a yorkshire pudding, creamed spinach, and a shared refillable creamed corn for the table! I asked for medium rare on my Summit House Cut, but my prime rib was more medium and the meat was dry/tougher on one side. Overall, I feel like their quality is decreasing while the price is increasing, but I would still recommend it for a special occasion! read more

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After hearing nothing but great things about Summit House, I decided to take my girl out for dinner on Valentine's Day eve. I had already studied the menu a few days prior, so I already had a game plan. For starters we ordered the scallops, crab cakes, and truffle fries as a side. The main course was their ribeye and of course, their prime rib. Ribeye!It was a little difficult finding any feedback on their ribeye. I took it upon myself to order it, that way if anyone else out there was curious, then look no further. Their ribeye was absolutely perfect. It was well seasoned straight from the kitchen and was the highest grade of beef, delivered fresh from Chicago. I would absolutely recommend this to any ribeye fans. As far as the prime rib, we went big and ordered their castle cut prime rib. It was just as described on the menu, "extra thick." Personally, prime rib is good but sometimes it can be on the dry side. I liked the drier/outer parts of the prime rib because it's saltier and tends to have more flavor. Overall, it was good, especially the creamed spinach! The other dishes worth mentioning are the scallops and crab cakes. Both were sOOoOoOoOoo good. I can't tell you that one was better than the other because it's just not fair. As a side note, the seafood is shipped fresh from Santa Monica. Just get both if you like seafood! What could have been better though was the doneness of the meats. We ordered medium, but it didn't quite come out medium. I'd say it was medium well. For our next visit, I will be ordering rare or maybe medium rare. It was a little on the dry side, especially once we reheated it at home. As far as service goes, everyone was welcoming. Jennifer, who was our waitress, was nothing but amazing! She knew her stuff and made sure our wine was never empty. She definitely made the whole experience a positive one. A funny story, which was also kinda embarrassing: Naturally I paid for our Valentine's Day dinner. For whatever reason, the bill triggered fraud protection from Chase, so it made me look really bad, hahaha. read more

Always a go-to for birthdays and special occasions. The staff never cease to make you feel at-home and welcome. Every item in the menu is tasty. The cocktails are also delicious. TIP: Make sure to reserve the "best view from the patio" and they will take good care of you read more

Since the moment we sat down, Kaipo was on top of every need my family and I asked and did it all with a big smile. I came here a few months ago, and the service was great then, and today was even better. Kaipo constantly made sure we were okay and was patient with every request my family and I had, I definitely will continue to come back here. Kaipo made dining here feel warm and welcoming and excited to come back again and again. When we do come back, I hope we get the honor to have a Kaipo again because when it comes to customer service, I completely give him a 10/10 Thank you sir for your outstanding service! read more

If you are looking for the perfect place to have your next date night, The Summit House is the place to go. I dined here for the first time during the holidays and had an unforgettable meal. The exterior of the restaurant looks like it came right out of a storybook, and the interior is very plush. When it comes to the food, they are one of the few restaurants in Orange County that serves meat from the world famous Stockyards of Chicago. If you don't know about the Stockyards of Chicago, it is the highest quality meat available in the United States. I was able to taste the freshness of the meat with every bite, and the chef seasons it to perfection. Then there are the views! I recommend coming early for cocktails at the bar and then a romantic walk around the property before dinner. The restaurant is located on top of a hill so that guests can enjoy beautiful views of Orange County. read more

If I'm craving for Prime Rib, this is my GOTO place! I always order the Summit Cut (their medium size portion) which is served with creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding. A side order of cream of corn is usually included. They will ask if you want your Rib drenched with Au Jus sauce. And their delicious desserts are not to be missed, having my usual chocolate profiteroles and/or English trifle. BTW, if it's your Birthday or Anniversary, you get served with a complementary trifle! The restaurant itself sits on top of a hill with spectacular south side views, and the inside/outside architectural style is that of an English Tudor house with high vaulted ceilings and a huge fireplace in the main dining hall. A Bar is situated right side of the main hall and occasionally a pianist is there to play some tunes. I'm not sure if they still do this, but if you dine in during Christmas season, they have Xmas Carolers singing your favorite holiday request. Oh and one last thing, it's probably a good idea to secure reservations well in advance. read more

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Nice atmosphere and great service (all staff members were very pleasant). However, the food was terrible. The lobster soup tasted like it came out of a can with lots of heavy cream and if you were to collect all the lobster in it, it would be less than half a teaspoon at best. Awful! Worse yet, everything else was super salty from the Au Jus to the horseradish - quite frankly not-edible and ruined the prime rib! The only thing that was really good was the bread and butter -- the cream of corn was decent. Very disappointed and likely never visit again - definitely not at these prices! read more

Beautiful restaurant, fabulous food (eat the creamed corn!) and even better service! Love this local gem!

Boyfriend surprised me and took me to Summit House for an early V-Day dinner. This place was special for him because this is where his dad got married and I thought it was cute he took me here for our first Valentines dinner. The restaurant itself has a very home-like, cozy vibe with the vintage decor, think cabin. There was a huge open window overlooking the city, however, it was too foggy for me to see any lights until right before we left - the view was spectacular. The staff was also very attentive, friendly and treated their guests like long-time family. It's a nice, casual place. I've seen people dress up or just wear casual clothes. Here's what we ordered: - Salted Caramel Martini: Strong. But tasted like a caramel frappuccino from Starbucks with alcohol - Seafood Chowder (soup of the day): Boyfriend used to work at a seafood place & he thought this soup was amazing and how they used different seafood. It was thick and creamy - Blue cheese iceburg wedges: If you're a blue cheese lover, this salad is for you! There was so much blue cheese and it complimented the bacon and ice burg so well - Wine Mussels: The white wine sauce the was drenched in the mussels was awesome! After we finished the mussels, we dipped our bread in the sauce... it was that good - Prime Rib: I loved that the prime rib came with creamed spinach and creamed corn - what an amazing deal. I got my prime rib medium rare and it cooked to perfection. It was so juicy and tender in not all but certain places so you get a variety of different textures. The au jour sauce added a lot of flavor too. - Alaskan Halibut: I only had a bite of my boyfriend's and I thought it was good but not as good as the prime rib (I like meat over fish) I have a weird obsession with pillow mints and Summit House has CHOCOLATE COVERED PILLOW MINTS. On your way out please grab one, or a few, or stuff your purse like I did. They're pretty darn good. Overall, Summit House is really good, traditional American food. I'd compare the service/food to Mastros, just without the high end dressy attire, dim lights, and hefty check. read more

Summit House - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

We have tried this twice within the last few months. Very disappointing. The quality of beef, the salty sides and the service was all not up to par. This establishment is overpriced. read more

Best place for prime rib in the OC. Seriously. I love the complimentary bread, super friendly servers, and cozy environment. I feel like I'm in a log cabin here:) what's better than eating prime rib in a log cabin like environment? Not too many things! read more

Beautiful building, gorgeous grounds, great views. Unfortunately the food doesn't meet the settings. Salad came with someone's long hair. With a shaved head I highly doubt it came from me. Was replaced but not comped. Lobster bisque tasted as if from a can. Creamed corn was extra salty also canned. The $43 John Dory was mushy, lacked flavor, with a slight pop from lemon butter. Very disappointing. Service was nothing impressive either, waitress never really checked in after we got our food. Maybe we got them on an off day and can't speak to their beef dishes but at that price point you're much better served elsewhere. You'll find much better food at downtown Fullerton for half the price. read more

Went there to celebrate my birthday and it was a great experience. The food was very well prepared and quite rich. Definitely an indulgence. The location is gorgeous and our service was friendly, very professional and perfectly timed. We never felt rushed or were left wanting for anything. I would request a booth, near the window if possible. Our server was Alex and he exceeded all expectations! read more

Good food and great service! Food was delicious! We sat outside and would definitely recommend near sunset.

I cannot stress how much I love Summit House, even if it is a pricey meal. I always go on Wednesdays because their prime rib cuts are slightly discounted - make a reservation in advance! I get their summit house cut, and sides of garlic mashed potatoes and spinach (if you want, yorkshire pudding is also available). Their bread is toasty and warm, and their truffle fries are amazing. What I love about Summit House (and what keeps me coming back for more) is their creamed corn - it is incredible and unlimited and I feel like I end up eating more of the corn than my actual meal. Their desserts are also amazing - it's sweet, but not so sweet that it's disgusting. Everything Summit House offers is made to perfection (at least during my visits). The service is stellar - everyone is so friendly, warm, and welcoming - our waitress was so personable and it felt like talking to an old friend. Parking is also good - one of my favorite parts about coming here at night is being able to overlook a majority of the OC from the restaurant. If you haven't been here, you're missing out (there's a reason why I eat here despite being broke). read more

Walked in on a whim Sunday night without a reservation. They seated us immediately place was still pretty full. The service was amazing. And every part of the dining experience was lovely! My husband and I both ordered the prime rib, cream spinach and cream corn. As well as seafood platter as an appetizer which was awesome! We will definitely be coming back! Just plan on spending a pretty penny. Here, you get what you pay for, and it's not disappointing, it's delicious! Sorry, didn't take time to take a picture of the food, not because it didn't look good but because we ate it and didn't even think of it LOL read more

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Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff with good recommendations. The restaurant is located on a hill and the view steals the show. It's a little pricey. Went with our family of four. I'd say dining here is better for a date. The steak was very good. The only thing that was left on all of our plates was the au gratin potatoes. None of us cared for it, but everything else was great! read more

This was my first visit to Sumit House. I have driven by the resturant many times over the years and eating there was on my bucket list. The resturant facilities and grounds are beautiful. And the views from inside are amazing. By far the best part of lunch was the food and the waitstaff who knew the menu inside out. I eat out several times a week in the LA area as well as traveling. I can say without hesitation that this is the nicest and best resturant I have ever eaten in, in all my 63 years. I had the Seafood Sampler w/ crab cakes, steamed shrimp & Ahi tuna. The presentation was delightful and the taste was heavenly. My friend had the Salmon Salad. She said it was without doubt the best salmon she has ever eaten. Our party all had deserts which we don't normally do. The Cream Brule was a dream! the Desert Sampler had small servings of 5 deserts, each one better than the one before. The Trifle was filled with fresh strawberries, a delicious custard and layers of Rum & Brandy soaked cake. Beautiful to look at but scrumptious to eat. I would rate the resturant 5 Stars all around!! Best Bucket List fulfillment EVER! read more

I haven't been here in a few years. Aside from hosting a business lunch around Christmas. We had a group of 6 and with a reservation it was perfect. The service was top notch and the food was extraordinarily good. Everything spot on. Just be prepared to pay for it. With plenty of drinks and dinner for 2 was $220. A bit steep in price. The Dal Rae is better and less expensive but you have to drive to Pico. If the Dal was in the OC it would blow everyone away. read more

I have been dying to come here for dinner and tonight it finally happened! Located on a "summit" driving up hill to a lot of parking spaces with also valet options is Summit House which looked like a beautiful classic house on top of a hill with a beautiful view of Orange County, and you can possibly see Disneyland fireworks. We made reservations just in case and they seat you pretty accurately to the time. It's a very cabin classic warm interior decor. The views are beautiful with large windows and outdoor seatings. The dinner came out quick too, we started with the 2 crab cakes which were very good with the sauce. Then the prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, cream of spinach and cream of corn. Beautifully cooked, salted extremely well as every bite is an experience. Unlimited cream of corn which was warm and sweet. The service is impeccable as every waiter and server are down to earth and super friendly, served with a smile. read more

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Spectacular dining experience, high in the hills of Fullerton with a City-Lights-View that's to die for. The food and service are always impeccable and the grounds are gorgeous. If you're a Prime Rib & fine wine lover, this is a must do. read more

Went to dinner here a few weekends ago to celebrate a birthday party. We were a party of 7 and had a 6:30pm reservation. We were promptly seated by our reservation time and were given a nice round table in the main dining room overlooking the large windows (great view)! Food: 1. Prime rib (duh!). I ordered the larger "Castle" cut, medium rare, and it came bone-in. Cooked precisely, very juicy and tender. Great flavor. If you like Lawry's or House of Prime Rib, then you will enjoy this place 2. Sides: creamed corn, Brussel sprouts, au gratin potatoes, and French Fries were all well prepared. 3. Desserts: shared a chocolate flourless cake and an apple tart. The apple tart was my favorite! Crunchy apple slices sweetened with a glaze of sugar and caramel. Great service by the wait staff! Very attentive and friendly! I will definitely be coming back again and again!!! read more

One of the few places nearby with excellent prime rib. The service is great and outdoor seating has some great views. I can only speak of how good the prime rib. Haven't tried the rest of the menu yet. I'm pretty sure when I do, I'll change my rating to 5 stars. Summit House is great for family dinners and special events. read more

We went to celebrate my friend's birthday . The food is good but there is no Covid prevention seen. All the tables are very close together. We could hear people coughing next to us.kind of ruined the night! read more

Summit House truly deserves 5 stars. From the stellar customer service, delicious food, to the romantic ambience and pleasant atmosphere, they really do it right. One year ago, I celebrated my wedding at this venue, and they really took care of my husband and I. We were lucky to be stress free on our wedding day, because Summit House took care of everything. The staff were attentive to us and our guests and were experienced at making sure the wedding went smooth. The venue itself was just so romantic that if we didn't decorate much, it would have been just fine. Everyone who we interacted with, were also pleasant. We communicated a lot with Erin at first to plan out our wedding details, then had Mark, the Wedding & Special Events Director, on the day of the wedding. Love them all! Today, we were invited back to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. They treated our whole meal, which the total ended up being about $180. We were really pleased with the customer service and how attentive they were. Our server Petra, was so friendly and made our 1 year anniversary that much more pleasant. Food was of course delicious!!! My husband and I will definitely come back here to celebrate future anniversaries/special occasions. We are so proud of this place and lucky to have it as our wedding venue. read more

Going to Summit House is like going to your grandma's house. It's cozy, relaxing, and you are served delicious meal, minus the grumpy relatives :P Complimentary bread and butter. Summit house salad ($10.00); lettuce tossed with pancetta,grated Gruyere cheese, sourdough croutons, toasted pecans, and black mustard seed vinaigrette. I am picky with my greens and this salad is just a-OK. They need to add more dressing and toss it better. Roast prime ribs of beef cottage cut ($36.00): roasted and carved to order, served with creamed corn au gratin, creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding. My prime rib was good and the portion was huge. The couple at the table next to us was laughing when I said: this is small??? The creamed corn was sweet and the creamed spinach was tasty. I liked the Yorkshire pudding. This place is perfect for weddings and birthdays. We saw a cute wedding outside the restaurant. You actually get a birthday dessert for your birthday celebration. Parking was difficult because the small parking lots were packed. Take advantage of its valet parking. 4 stars!! Summit House is yummylicious!! read more

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I have heard about the beauty of Summit House from friends who have dined here on various occasions. I figured that an establishment situated on a hilltop that hosts weddings and has a view of a golf course was more than likely going to be quite elegant. Summit House's beauty was absolutely breathtaking! It was everything that my friends have described and so much more. When driving up State College Blvd and making that turn onto the property you'll notice that The Summit House is reminiscent of an estate that you'd see in an upscale neighborhood. The large windows as seen when your drive up the road give you an opportunity to take a sneak preview inside the restaurant! What is more amazing is the night view that you see when seated in front of that window. The bright lights of the big cities throughout Orange County stretch for miles and miles as you peer out of the windows that are essentially the length and height of many walls inside. Prior to arriving, I made our reservation through Open Table and I was surprised to see that they didn't have a lot of time slots available. This was a clear indicator that Summit House must be an incredible place to visit. When a representative called to confirm our reservation, I informed her that we'd be late due to heavy traffic flows during the evening hours. They were able to work us in despite heavy bookings on a Friday evening. When we arrived for dinner, I was impressed with the decor. There were a lot of deep brown hues within the exposed wooden beams on the ceiling as well as the trim throughout the dining area. The tables were situated in close proximity to one another, making it both easy for you to hear what your companions are saying or somewhat difficult for you to have an intimate conversation without having others possibly eaves dropping on your conversation. We were seated in a booth that was slightly elevated while giving us a nice view of the entire dining room. I appreciated that our host that seated us actually lifted the table cloth slightly so that I could slide into the booth without snagging the cloth on my clothes thus creating a disaster with broken dinnerware etc. At this point, we were able to peruse the menu and I was ecstatic when they had my favorite fish, halibut! I have never been one to enjoy macadamia nuts but when our waitress stated that it's one of their most popular items on the menu, I felt confident that this was going to be delicious. The halibut was coated with finely ground macadamia nuts and panko bread crumbs while served in lemon butter sauce. I live for lemon butter sauce, especially when it's prepared to perfection. All of their main selections came with mashed potatoes and green beans so there really wasn't any need to order side dishes to complete my meal. As we waited for our meals to arrive, sourdough bread was placed on our table. It was warm and light inside with a crunchy exterior. Afterwards, our main dishes were brought to our table. My boyfriend ordered the seafood sampler which included: crab cakes, sashimi, and prawns with a side of creamed corn. I sampled the shrimp and it was firm and the shell was completely removed! My dish was a bit different! Remember, I'm not a fan of macadamia nuts so I was unsure as to how well this meal was going to be received by my taste buds. As I used my fork to take my first bite of halibut, I noted how the fish was flakey inside and cooked well. The macadamia nuts and bread crumb topping were crisp and sweet. The combined flavors of all three items left a good impression on my taste buds. I made sure that I had enough lemon butter sauce with each bite and honestly, I was not disappointed at all. The herbal topping on the mashed potatoes was also quite delicious as I made sure that it accompanied each bite. The string beans were cooked well, slightly crunchy which is just the way that I like them. Although Summit House is pricey, nothing can take away from their great service and amazing view. This is a classy restaurant that oozes romance on so many levels. We went for a walk on the property after our meal and at one point, stood there in awe taking in the view. It seems like you are further away from the city, yet you're still so close! Reflecting back on our visit last night, I can't help but think that we've found one of the best restaurants that OC has to offer. There are great places to dine at within OC but Summit House is unlike no other. If you're looking for a place to have a romantic dinner, a wedding reception, or an intimate gathering with loved ones or close friends, I highly recommend stopping by Summit House. read more

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I'm normally not a prime rib gal but when I do want some this is where I go The last time I came here was with a group of 10 on a Wednesday. We made reservations for 7pm and arrived 30 minutes late. They were more than fine with it. I was even able to grab a rosé along with my friends at the bar with their friendly bartender. After grabbing our drinks we even had time to stroll outside and check out the gorgeous view and their beautiful patio. Once everyone had arrived, we were seated at about 8pm. Once seated, we were immediately given waters and their recommended wine. For appetizers and dinners we had the following and its description: Hawaiian Ahi Sashimi ($12)- There were about 10 pieces of seared ahi that was served with a miso vinaigrette slaw. I thought it was okay. It was good but nothing super crazy. Portobello Mushrooms ($9)- I loved this starter. It was simple sauteed portobello mushrooms that were cut served on top of some yummy parmesan polenta. It went well with our wine and this is probably the best way to eat portobello. Summit House Prime Rib ($39)- This was my entree. It was a massive slow roasted prime rib on the bone that was served with creamed corn au gratin (cream of corn) and some creamed spinach. The prime rib was pretty thick and cooked perfectly the way I wanted it. I asked for medium rare but more on the rare side and it came out just right. I had it with some of their popular Yorkshire pudding and it was just right. I also asked for more horseradish but it is not necessary. It went perfectly with their corn that was just so amazing. The creamed spinach was also so good. The only thing I did not care for was the bread it was served with. It was kinda like popover but I did not like the texture. Even with their sauce I just couldn't' get myself to enjoy it. Because we came on a Wednesday night, my prime rib was luckily $8 off. Sweet! It was a wonderful dinner and I had more than enough to take home. Because it was my girlfriend's birthday, she was given a carrot cake at the end of the night. Our total per person was about $65, which I thought was fair and decent. The service was excellent and all our request were made. The food came out fast. The waiters and waitresses were all very nice and sweet. My friend accidentally got charged something and they were more than happy to fix and apologized. The ambience is beautiful. I was instantly impressed the moment we sat down. I loved their massive comfortable chairs and the exquisite table setting. The restaurant's main dining area has an elegant feel to it. The bar area as an old time feel to it and the patio dining area has a gorgeous view. The restaurant is great for an intimate date or for a large parties. There is self parking and valet. Overall, I had a great dinner and can't wait to come back. read more

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For one of my many April birthday celebrations my friend took me to Summit house since we both enjoy prime rib. We actually make it a habit to go to Five Crowns around Christmas every year so we decided to change things up and check out the positive things we have heard about Summit House and their very much similar menu item. I really like the location, it really portrays an elegant setting for a nice meal. Everything LOOKED quite lovely. When we got to the table they had a 'Happy Birthday' card for me on the table signed by their staff. It was a nice gesture. This moment was ruined when I picked up my water glass to see some leafy essence hanging on the rim. Given the large portion of the meal, my friend and I decided to skip the appetizers and just go straight to the main course, the Prime Rib. We both had the Summit House Cut ($39) where he had his medium well and I had mine medium rare. The Prime Ribs come with a side of shared unlimited creamed corn, a side of creamed spinach and an individual Yorkshire pudding. The meal was CHEAPER than Five Crowns and Lawry's but that's about it... My Prime Rib arrived medium at best, but definitely not medium rare. The prime rib quality was on the fatty side where I had to thoroughly navigate through the fatty tissues with my knife. Speaking of the knife, I felt like my knife was so dull. This is unacceptable for a restaurant serving prime rib. In general I love creamed corn and I was quite excited to hear that they had unlimited creamed corn here but by the time I had it I didn't care too much for a second bite. It was so watery it was more like creamy corn soup. I can actually say I prefer my own version of creamed corn over this one. The creamed spinach was okay, but it was a bit room temperature by the time I got it. More disappointing was the Yorkshire pudding. Not to be confused with a pudding dessert, the Yorkshire pudding is a dinner roll with a moist interior and a bready exterior. Well it usually is but their Yorkshire pudding here was more on the hard side throughout... This meal was at best mediocre. When we were done the waiter brought me a mini version of their Summit English Trifle. It was nice of them but the dessert was lacking in the flavors of run and brandy that it promised. I actually found it to be on the dry side. Feeling unsatisfied my friend and I ordered more dessert. He had the Vanilla Ice Cream ($8) and I had the Duo Dessert ($10). His Vanilla Ice cream came in a shell that he left untouched. It was nothing more than an average scoop of ice cream. My Duo Dessert came with a mini Chocolate Torte and a mini Crème Brulee. I had the Crème Brulee first because I knew its' delicate flavors would be overwhelmed by the chocolate. I was quite happy with the Crème Brulee. My only regret was that I had not just ordered the normal size because the Chocolate Torte was as unimpressive as the rest of the meal. When we were done I just wanted to get out of here... but our waiter took FORRREEEVVERRRR to get out check. My friend agrees with me in saying that this meal and the overall experience was subpar and nowhere nearly as worthy as our meals from Five Crowns. I really would not care to come back here... ever... read more

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Food and staff are amazing .Great place to dine for the winter holidays. Drinks and ambiance were amazing as well

Thursday is the day I go check out places to go eat. I was having a hard time deciding for some reason. I randomly received a Facebook message from a friend that I have not heard from in a long time. Mr. R was in SoCal doing some research for a case @ Western State University College of Law (in Fullerton). Mr. R wanted to grab a late lunch. Summit House seemed convenient because it was just up the street and fancy schmancy--since it was recently his birthday and I thought I'd treat him to something nice. That's right, I'm kind of awesome. Service - Excellent - See below. Cleanliness - Excellent - very clean Price - $44.78 (including tax and tip) Seafood - Yes, shrimp, king salmon, New Zealand John Dory, Ahi, crab cakes Meats - Yes, beef, chicken, pork, turkey Vegetables - Yes Dessert - Yes, separate menu for dessert. Fruits - N/A Other - (1) Self park and valet is available, (2) Recommend reservations What was ordered: Customer Service (Complimentary) - Excellent - They allowed me to make reservations the day of and 45 minutes before time. Karen (our server) was exquisite in describing what was good (John Dory, Prime Rib, and burgers)--very detailed in what was in each dish as well. Checked on us approximately 3 times and filled out waters up when needed. Karen also cleared our table so quickly (so I was unable to get my Burp!! picture). Offered us dessert (we declined) and said goodbye to us when we left. Summit Prime Burger ($14.95) - Excellent - 10 oz. Ground Prime Rib Eye Beef, Oak Wood grilled, topped with aged Vermont white cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, avocado mayonnaise on a toasted Ciabatta with fresh Yukon Gold potato chips. Just typing out the ingredients started to make me drool. So, yeah, this burger was pretty awesome in taste and size. The Prime Rib Eye Beef patty is just delicious--they ask you how you want it cooked as well. I asked them to cook it Medium-Rare, but it came out more Medium. Small detail, but still delectable none-the-less. The Ciabatta bread was really nice--fluffy on the outside and sturdy enough to hold all the contents. The Yukon Gold potato chips were fried to a golden perfection and crispy--not overtly oily. This is a big burger so it will be a bit messy, but it's a hot mess--so worth it. John Dory ($19.95) - Excellent - New Zealand John Dory pan seared and topped with toasted Macadamia nuts and Panko bread crumbs with lemon butter sauce. It also came with mashed potatoes with a fresh Yukon Gold Potato Chip. Mr. R went to town on the John Dory without any hesitation (which is why I was unable to get a picture). The first thing he mentioned was that the mashes potatoes were unbelievable good. I did not get to try his dish, but he pretty much licked the plate dry. So my deduction is that he enjoyed his meal. I had a really good experience here. The ambiance is very relaxed. The servers and staff tend to your every need. The food is just excellent. It is a perfect place to catch up with an old friend and have some new laughs as well. Summit House ... you are so hot, which is why I'm "fan"ing you! read more

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I had been to Summit House for a wedding before and wanted to return to have dinner and try other items on the menu. For the wedding, we got a taste of some items buffet style, but the creamed corn was the most memorable! It was the right decision to come back for dinner. I made reservations for 8pm on a Wednesday. Parking was plentiful and while being seated, both the host and our waitress asked if we were there for any special occasion, to which we replied a birthday! We didn't get a table by the window, but the distant view was nice regardless. The ambiance was also nice, not dark like a lot of other fancy restaurants. The music was soft and not too loud so that we can still carry on a conversation. Drinks: We got a couple cocktails, but I really enjoyed the pear bliss. Our waters were always filled. We started with Hokkaido scallops, escargot, and truffle fries. For the prime rib, I got the cottage cut and my friend got the castle cut. On Wednesdays, there is a special (Cottage Cut ($29), Summit Cut ($34), & Castle Cut ($43). The cottage cut was perfect for me since I'm not a big meat eater, but the castle cut was huge and so worth it! These are served with creamed spinach, creamed corn, and Yorkshire bread pudding, which is kind of like a lighter version of croissant bread. Our waitress brought us some extra bread so we could use it for dipping into the escargot, which was very thoughtful! *Hokkaido scallops - excellent! Wrapped in bacon, served with light sauce and cranberries and pecans...great dish, so many flavors. *Escargot - excellent! This was one of the best escargot I've had in a restaurant (my first time was homemade and it was pretty darn good). It was very flavorful compared to the escargot I had in Las Vegas. It was perfect to dip bread in after eating the snails. *Truffle fries - good! These are very thin fries, good for snacking but we barely made a dent in the fries since we were content with our other starters. *Cottage cut - delish! It was the perfect size for me, though I only took a couple of bites. I was full from everything else. *Castle cut - huge! This definitely made for a 2nd nice sized meal the next day. *Creamed corn - my favorite! I didn't know it was unlimited, so ask for more if you want more! *Creamed spinach - good! Not too heavy, it paired well with the prime rib. *Yorkshire pudding - huge, but hollow inside. It is very light bread to pair with the rest of the main dish. At the end, a strawberry shortcake dessert with a candle on top was brought over. So thoughtful, I don't expect restaurants to do this nowadays. We were so stuffed we only took a bite to try it. It was very good, just like the rest of our meal. Everything about our experience was impeccable. The value is great and prices are pretty good for such a nice restaurant. Service was perfect, couldn't ask for more. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Old school fancy American eateries are a dying breed. Sometimes, I don't want to eat anything deconstructed or molecularized. I don't want thinly shaved raw wagu beef with Au-Jus and horse radish foam and call it dinner... nor do I want to wash it down with some cutting edge mixologist invention. Sometimes, I want the old school, slow roasted hunk of PRIME RIB, Juices and Fat pooled on my plate, slathered in beef drippings, seasoned with horseradish all washed down with some bad ass Cabernet. I want it cooked just right, Meat should be the best quality, my sides should be proper (Yorkshire pudding, creamed spinach, and creamed Corn), and Please please have a have a decent wine selection. Guess what? that dinner is $25 on Wednesday night. Do a good deed... save a dying breed & make your belly happy. Happy eating -R read more

Spectacular views, delicious food and exceptional service makes for an unforgettable evening! I came here for my friends birthday Saturday night and I must say, the grounds were quite impressive. Perched atop a hill in Fullerton, the Summit House mansion exudes comfortable elegance with its Old English style decor, inside and out. The restaurant itself is set up much like a traditional prime rib house, and as soon as you step inside, you are enveloped by the warmth of the vintage decor and soft lighting throughout. Separated by multiple dining rooms, we luckily landed the smallest and more intimate private room towards the back. With a stunning view of the Fullerton skyline below, I was already anticipating a magical evening ahead! Our server was very friendly, courteous and prompt. There was an air about her service that was both comfortable and easy! She provided us with the restaurant week menus, which pretty much showcased ALL of the restaurant's specialties! With a selection like that, and at 40$ a pop, we were sold! I ordered a glass of the Merlot, which our server recommended, and it was fantastic! Our food came out at good pace and we were attended to nicely throughout the evening! The appetizers were delicious! My friends had the classic wedge and lobster bisque, respectively, while I enjoyed the French onion soup. In my time honored tradition, I sampled everyone else's dishes as well as mine (it's all relative, right?) The meats took a while longer to come out, but oh boy, it was worth the wait! The prime rib was juicy and succulent, especially with the generous helping of au jus kindly poured on top by our amiable server Monica! The Yorkshire pudding was fluffy and had just the right amount of creaminess in the center and the cream style corn was OMG sweet, buttery goodness! After reading Kelley U's review, I found out you could get as much of the creamed corn as you wanted! Luckily, I wasn't aware of this or I would have inhaled the crack corn with reckless abandon! The Filet Mignon was soft, unbelievably tender and cooked to absolute perfection! The crispy fried onion topping added just the right amount of irresistible crunch to make each delectable bite even more indulgent! Deserts came out soon after, which included the Chocolate Tort, English Trifle and Creme Brulee. Mmm Mmmmmm Mmmmmm! The English trifle was soaked in rum leaving an aromatically sweet flavor that was very addictive! The chocolate tort was extremely rich, much like a giant chocolate truffle! Definitely a chocolate lover's dream come true! The favorite of our table, however, was the Creme Brulee, which had a perfectly crisp burnt sugar topping and a mildly sweet, creamy custard underneath. With all this delicious food in one sitting, there was no doubt there were goodies to take home and enjoy later. Score! Having tried Lawry's in BH, Gulliver's in Irvine, and House Of Prime Rib in SF, I must say, this is easily my favorite prime rib house thus far! The service was truly exceptional (thanks to Monica), the ambiance was warm and comforting while the food was simply outstanding! I've heard this place was so magical, in fact, couples have tied the knot here. With that said, I am compelled to ask, "Summit House, will you marry me?" Happy Eats! read more

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