My husband and I had a wonderful experience here two nights ago. Our server, Lacie, was out of this world! She was super friendly and also very honest about menu items, and even offered to take the popover off our bill if we didn't like it. Even the gentleman who brought our food out was cheerful and smiley. I got the John Dory, which was good, but I wish I'd gotten the salmon instead (which was my husband's dish) as that one was incredible. Overall, good vibes, great food, and even better service. read more

The service, the food, the ambiance and views were all amazing! Our server, Noah, was fantastic and checked in on us throughout the course of the meal. Our food came out quickly and was all delicious. Highly recommend sitting outside on a warm night to enjoy the beautiful views. read more

Summit House is a classy venue for large parties, weddings, proms, corporate. It is on a crest of a long range of hills so it over looks much of Orange County. The grounds are extensive, tastefully done. There is an outdoor gazebo to conduct outdoor weddings, bar or bas mitzvahs, etc. Their banquet hall is open & airy feeling due to all the windows all around. The patio surrounding the banquet hall can also host outdoor events. Also their prime rib dinner at a wedding that I had attended was superior to most banquet food that I was subjected to in years. The prime rib actually had a meaty beefy flavour with a nice chaw & touch of blood minerality so prized by human carnivores. Hanging out in the patio next to the banquet hall & watching the sun set into soft twilight blue velvet holding a Bordeaux glass of Cabernet Sauvignon blend was another nice touch. 4 Yelp stars. read more

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I don't know how to feel about this place. The view and ambience is lovely. I've been here countless times and was proposed here. It's always been a special place for me. Came here yesterday to celebrate my birthday and the service was so slow. We got seated at 6. Server took a long time to take our drink order. My friends did not like their drinks at all. Mind you they order the same drinks everywhere we go. Our food order didn't get taken until 6:35p. The food wasn't even hot when it came out. I got the 7oz filet and it did not even look good. See the pic! It was dry, lacking flavor, and just pretty bad. I am not one to be fancy about steaks but it was so bad I couldn't even finish it. Au gratin potatoes were salty. We got leftovers boxed up and were sitting around waiting for a dessert menu. Well, the server ended up taking so long that we decided to just skip on the desserts. He didn't even offer a menu for us to look at so that was pretty disappointing. read more

Summit House - 7 oz filet. Does not look appetizing at all... - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

Consistent preparation of all the dishes on the menu. Consummate customer service. Great views . One of the best in all of Orange County. read more

Thank you to Vision Source for putting together this wonderful dinner tonight! And of course big thanks to Summit House for making my first dine in experience here above and beyond! We had a simple menu tonight because we had a big party and somewhat limited time together as we had a couple presentations. Everyone got the salad and chose their entree: salmon, prime rib, or chicken. Everyone at my table ordered different entrees and each one of them came out spectacular! The presentation made me not want to touch my food (especially how beautiful the dessert was!). THE CREAM OF CORN!!!!!!! Out of my friend and I, we had 3 orders of it! It was UNLIMITED. It was SOOOOO creamy and there are no words to explain it. Each server came around CONSISTENTLY, and refilled our waters (or wine glasses), and there were at LEAST 4-6 different servers in our little room walking around! Our portions were pretty big so I was happy they walked around with togo boxes. I am a little sad because I was actually supposed to take my bf here for his birthday this past New Years but I forgot what happened.. either they don't open on New Year's Day, or they didn't have anymore reservations.. my friend told me to go during Christmas time because of their beautiful decorations. We had a great view from our room, so when we looked out the big windows we saw the city lights. It was beautiful! What a wonderful experience, thanks to everyone who made this dinner happen tonight. I am definitely going to try to come here during a special occasion! Now I know what to expect :) ALSO, parking is CRAAAAAZY. There's two hills you can park on, and I had to park on the lower parking lot and walk all the way up utilizing the steps. Not sure if there's an escalator or elevator for elders or people who can't walk that far up the steps.. but I lost my breath by the time I got to the entrance! (Talk about being out of shape!!) read more

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This is one of my favorite "special occasion" restaurants. The food is excellent--I've had the chicken and salmon cause I'm not a meat eater but my family/friends who are, love their prime rib. The side dishes are also very tasty, particularly their creamed corn. I also had their lobster bisque and it is one of the best. The views from the restaurant are fabulous and the staff are very professional and friendly. read more

Yummy food and great views. We enjoyed visiting them for prime rib Wednesdays. The Caesar salad is very good as well.

Thank you for making our son Masons' Prom memorable!! Special thank you for the extra special service by Jordan, front staff and Summit team!! The Summit House is always the Forever Special Occasions Place!! read more

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Jennifer our server was incredible! We really enjoyed ourselves tonight. It was our first time and we can't wait to go back. We had both the appetizer platter, truffle fries, Cesar salad, French onion soup, John Dory and the desert platter. Everything was 5 star qualify and the staff provided 5 star service. Thanks for a great meal, we'll see you soon! read more

Very special place. Long time family favorite. My husband and I even got married here. We were just recently welcomed back to celebrate our 1 year anniversary, courtesy of Summit House. You have to get the prime rib at least once in your life. That being said the Jon Dorry is an absolute must. It's the most decadent, rich, and bright dish at the same time! read more

Awesome experience after 3 months of quarantine! The Summit house was an excellent foray back to dining in. Our server, George, was excellent to my party of 8-1/2! He was patient, courteous, accommodating and even took excellent pictures of my group. With the exception of the super rubbery chewy and very dry expensive rib eye steak -- the prime rib, the John Dory, and the Rosemary Chicken was excellent! We topped off our meal with a scrumptious Creme Brulee and Hagen Daas Bread Pudding. So good that it tasted like I'm not sharing! Thank you, George, for the excellent experience into dining in again. read more

Summit House - The Creme Brulee was just as good the next day for Breakfast! - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Arriving to Summit House we parked directly in front of the restaurant and were greeted by Valet. As we were expecting to use their services, we left the keys with them and were in the building in 10 seconds flat. When we first entered The Summit House the ambience was dimly lit, intimate, and all around welcoming with smiles from all employees around(we could notice them through the masks even!) When we first entered the building a former coworker of mine named Chad from my previous job greeted us as he worked there now! We had a fantastic time catching up and conversing for a bit. After we talked we let the the front desk employee know we were there for our reservations that were for 6:30(we got there at 6), but wanted to see if we could request any better seating instead of the typical "middle of the room" table. They said they would absolutely try to accommodate us, but didn't have the specific seats we were requesting. Instead, a nice gentlemen sat us directly next to their beautiful fireplace. (If you ask me now, best seats in the house honestly.) Katherine, our waitress, asked us if we were celebrating anything special when we were first sat. We let her know that we were celebrating our anniversary. She congratulated us and after a short while handed us a "Happy anniversary card" that was signed by the entire restaurants staff. I was awestruck. I'm sure they have a box of those cards lying around somewhere, but it's an awfully kind thing to do for your customers regardless and was a great sentiment overall. My boyfriend and I found ourselves engulfed in conversation after ordering and before we knew it the multiple orders of drinks and food flew in. After an absolutely INCREDIBLE meal, we WERE going to order dessert before our waitress Katherine said to "hold on a moment" because they were making something special just for us. After maybe 5-10 minutes they brought out this sensational dessert sampler with multiple different kinds of treats. Triple chocolate cake, Creme Brule, some sort of delicious cream puff with ice cream in it, as well as a delightful and thick Cheesecake. They said typically for special occasions such as this they will provide some small dessert items for couples, but our wonderful waitress Katherine said this was a small "Congratulations" gift from my former coworker Chad. Needless to say that was the icing on top of the metaphorical cake. That small gift made the night for us. After enjoying that dessert and thanked Katherine for her incredible work and kindness(seriously, we talked for a short while every time she came to the table and made us feel so comfortable and welcomed! Thank you Katherine!!), it was time to leave. We paid, said our goodbyes and thank you's to the multiple staff members who helped us throughout the night, and found ourselves back to valet. Tonight was incredible. Thank you Chad and thank you Katherine; you guys made this night so much more special than it already was. This will not be our last time coming here. read more

Summit House - Best seat in the house. - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

Have always wanted to go here but we're afraid to try it. Both my wife and I had the prime rib. Excellent meat and super good cream corn amd Yorkshire pudding. Service was fast and very pleasant. Pricy , yes but worth every penny. read more

My family recently dined at Summit House in celebration of Father's Day. The space is sprawling and beautiful. If you are fortunate enough to be seated by a window, you have a spectacular view of the city when the sun sets. I ordered the Cottage Cut ($38), which is a lighter version of their Summer House Cut. Unlike other prime rib restaurants, all prime rib entrees come with creamed corn au gratin, creamed spinach and an individual Yorkshire pudding. Just this in itself is such a good deal. Most places make you order everything a la carte making the meal extraordinarily expensive. The prime rib was lean accompanied by a lining of fat which I didn't mind. The au jus was a tad salty, but not enough to mar my meal. The sides were creamy, but weren't too heavy. My family also ordered the salmon and pork chop options which were good alternatives to the prime rib. If you're looking for a restaurant for a special occasion, I highly recommend coming to Summit House. It's homey, highly affordable, classy, but not pretentious. read more

Summit House - cottage cut = $38 - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This is a quality restaurant with delicious food and lovely ambiance. I've only ever been here once for my cousin's combo bday and postponed wedding celebration thanks to COVID. The event was in a nice separate room for privacy but smaller than a typical wedding for a more intimate vibe. The place settings were gorgeous, we were served drinks/appetizers before the entree, and desserts. The staff and specifically our server was incrediblt efficient and friendly. I never had to go out of my way to ask for something. They just anticipated our needs and ready to accommodate us. I'd highly recommend this place for a fancy date night or any major event / celebration. read more

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Had a great time. We sat in the patio. Half of the patio had cushioned chairs the other half had lawn chairs. The lawn chairs were horrible to sit on. Prime rib steak was the absolute best, but boy was it huge. Bread pudding was the best dessert hands down. I would have given them 5 stars but the seating was so uncomfortable. read more

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12/31/17 New Year's Eve dinner...so this is the Summit House. Nestled on the hill, parking was not difficult...your choice of valet or self-parking. Being the holidays, the decorations were really nice. Lots of diners having their New Year's Eve dinner. It's good for families, groups, a date night to impress, celebrate, or splurge sometimes. Servers are very pleasant and welcoming. I liked it that despite the busy night, they have this smile all the time. Ahhh warm bread with side of butter was served. Then Chesapeake Style Crab Cakes with Dill Horseradish Aioli with small side of corn and legume. The crust in the crab cake was just right though not the lumps of meat I was expecting. Cottage cut and Summit House Cut Prime was the main entrée. Prime rib lovers will roll their eyes as we had them medium well (we're the one paying the meal, right?). It was alright. The creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding were okay. The creamed corn au gratin was filling. There was no room for dessert, maybe next time. read more

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Really good! Love the view and the exceptional service. I ordered the filet mignon and really enjoyed it.

FIVE SOLID STARS I've been to Fleming's, Mastros, the Ranch, etc. and the Summit House has one up in these following areas. 1. Myself and my husband called to change up the total of our party more than 4x. The positive and friendly receptionist was so kind each and every time. 2. Lance, our waiter not only made sure we all got what we needed, he did so like he went through etiquette training for a Michelin star restaurant. 3. The crab cakes had a slight crunch and sweet crab meat on the inside. 4. The prime rib is the best in NOC, but their horseradish is the icing on the cake. 5. You cannot beat the skyline view of the city lights coupled with their creme brûlée. I had a situation and missed the opportunity to take pictures at sunset outdoors. So, get picture ready! We are picky eaters and expect a lot out of an experience at a fine dining establishment. Not only did Summit House meet my expectations, it exceeded them. Thank you for giving our family more memories to cherish as we move into the next tier. read more

Food is delicious! Service was great! We sat down outside at night the view was nice as well!

My bf and I were here Saturday night, it was my first time trying this restaurant, We ordered tuna sashimi, french onion soup, and two of fillet mignon, Overall, food we ordered tasted all wonderful, I loved that I could see how chefs were cooking food for customers. I felt appreciated as well. Definitely will comeback. If i wished sth that would be so much better was the bread haha I wish the complementary bread become more high quality read more

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Came here yesterday to celebrate my sister's birthday. Everything was spectacular. I love how attentive and friendly the staff is. It's always the staff that can either make or break the experience. The birthday card signed by all the staff was an added special touch. Food was amazing. We go the seaside appetizer (yum!) and of course summit house cut prime rib. Overall left the birthday dinner full and happy. Definitely recommend this place for special occasions. It's the kind of service, food, and views you hope for to celebrate life's special moments. read more

Summit House - Summit house cut prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I've been here a few times, the very last time was to celebrate valentines day. We made a reservation for Sunday evening a week before and they were already pretty booked out, so make sure to make reservations earlier in advance especially for holidays. We both ordered the prime rib - the summit house cut and cottage cut. The creamed corn is always a delight. I wasn't impressed by the creamed spinach and Yorkshire popover , but the prime rib was enough to satisfy me. Parking: self parking and valet are available. I've always done self parking and never had much problems with it, although I do go during less busy hours. Customer service: our waiter was very friendly and even made jokes with us! They also hold weddings here in a different section. I've attended one and it was beautiful. However the food was not as tasty as dining in the restaurant. Quantity over quality I guess? read more

Just not that impressed with their service. I could've taught the server so many small details that means so much ,not that impressed with the food. I'm sorry, but this is for really really old people. I gave it three shots.sorry summit house . read more

This is one of the few upscale restaurants in this part of town, so definitely plus one for the convenience factor. The restaurant sits on top of a hill, which makes for a stunning view, especially at night with all the stars! Parking is also super easy and the interior of the restaurant has a traditional cabin-like feel to it, which makes it cozy, yet somewhat formal. Unfortunately, the food falls a tad short. I tried the prime rib and asked them to cook it medium, but it ended up coming out completely well done and was rather tough! Thankfully, our waitress promptly replaced my slice of prime rib with a brand new one, which was cooked to the right degree, but lacked seasoning. I also wasn't a fan of the sides, as the creamed corn and creamed spinach were both forgettable and the Yorkshire pudding (basically, a fancy term for a popover) was hard, greasy and overcooked. All things considered, I'd personally rather spend my money elsewhere at another prime rib restaurant or fancy steakhouse, as the pricing is fairly similar. I probably won't be back again, but would recommend checking out at least once if you're curious about this place! read more

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Wanted to love this place but it was just alright :( amazing view, however something was just lacking. I came on a Wednesday and got the Summit House cut with mashed potatoes as opposed to creamed spinach. Also ordered a half bottle of duck horn (wine). Wednesday special: each cut is approx: $10 cheaper! Creamed corn is served family style and separate from your actual plate. Each cut comes with Yorkshire pudding as well. Meh. Service was just alright too :( also... Day I went, the City of Fullertons water pipes broke so only one restroom stall worked (in both the women and men's restroom). Both females and males had to wait to use one restroom... talk about a long wait!! Maybe I just had a bad experience, though. My friends love this place so maybe I'd come back to try it again. Based on my first experience? This place doesn't compare to Lawrys. read more

Summit House - Summit house cut- Yorkshire pudding and mashed potatoes (I subbed this out from creamed spinach). Creamed corn is served family style - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

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The smaller room was perfect for our dinner with a wonderful server and support staff. The good was excellent.

Beautiful patio and indoor dining. Friendly staff and EXCELLENT food. Crab cakes, wedge salad and one of the best Prime Ribs I have ever had. My girlfriend had the John Dory and I couldn't keep my fork out of her plate. Absolutely delicious. I will be back!! read more

Where do you go when you wanna celebrate something big, or simply wanna sit in a bougie restaurant chowing down on some prime rib in the oc with a view that's overlooking the hills, why the Summit House ofcourse! If you do not wanna spend money, do not come here, but if money isn't an issue, you can count on the staff and the food at summit house to treat you to a memorable time. I do not think I tried anything on the menu that's considered bad, you'll walk away with a smile on your face and a belly full of food for sure! read more

Nice location, service above average, and atmosphere but WAY overpriced menu.........................

Excellent food and ambiance. Wait staff friendly and attentive. Great for special occasions.

For its price and location, Summit House has a good deal on its prime rib plates. Manage to get a reservation during the holiday season to celebrate with my family, and we were pleasantly surprised by the coziness of the restaurant. Most people go here for the prime rib, but they have plenty of other options if beef isn't what you want. The prime rib plates are reasonably priced (3 different cuts available) and each comes with creamed corn, creamed spinach, and Yorkshire pudding. The Summit Cut was more than enough for me, and the meat quality was great. The creamed corn was also delicious, but the creamed spinach and Yorkshire pudding was just okay. They only have one level of spiciness for the horseradish and they will also offer au jus. The crab cakes are a decent appetizer, and if you're feeling indecisive during dessert, the sampler is a good choice (the lemon tart with meringue was my favorite). Service was friendly and attentive; there's a main parking lot but also additional spots son the road going up to the top of the hlll. If you go Wednesday, there's a special on the prime rib. Try to go! read more

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Terrible foods terrible service They snatched the money out of my hand and ran off as someone is chasing her read more

Came for dinner the day after Christmas and it was absolutely amazing. The reservation was set for 8:30pm and we were seated right on time that night. The service was really nice and the decor was really warm and cozy. The holiday decor made everything seem magical and I was able to enjoy my meal well. For our entrees, we ordered Summit Cuts and my dad got a Castle Cut. We also got the Artichoke Hearts and Crab Cakes as starters. To go with our prime rib, we got Truffle Fries and Seasonal Veggies as our sides. The prime rib was phenomenal. We got our cooked medium rare (best way to have it). It was super juicy, tender and melted in my mouth. Everything about this was so good. It definitely tasted better with the horseradish. The creamed corn was the highlight of the meal. It was nice and creamy, and you can get more if you ask! Their seasonal veggies were brussel sprouts and they were delicious. Nice and roasted, sweet but smoky from the bacon it was cooked in. The meal was so delicious. The cuts of meat were so large. I was so stuffed by the end of our meal I couldn't order dessert! There was nothing wrong about our meal at all. I loved every part of it. Our waiters made us feel so comfortable. They were checking up on us a lot, asking us if we wanted to take pictures at our table and by the Christmas trees. I will definitely come back to have many many more meals here! read more

I've been here at least a half a dozen times for birthday celebrations with a work colleague. The ambience is very nice and the service is great. A great place to celebrate a special occasion whether it is an anniversary, birthday or just wanting to enjoy good food. While I would normally frequent here with a work colleague to celebrate one of our birthdays, I most recently brought my husband here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. My husband ordered a filet mignon and lobster tail and I ordered the Chilean sea bass. Both were prepared perfectly! I have also tried their prime rib sandwich served with lots of shoe string fries and their John Dory fish. Both were delicious ! read more

So this year my friends and I are all turning 30 so for each person's birthday, we are eating at a fancy shmancy steak restaurant. I made reservations for 6 on Friday 2/24/17 at 7:45pm through the Yelp app/then their website. I made reservations a few days prior, so I think we got lucky or someone canceled. Parking - we don't need valet, just park for free next to valet hahaha We arrived on time and were seated right away. Decor inside was lovely, sweet city view from the dining area with a cool chandelier. We all shared the seaside sampler for 6, which included prawns, and crab patties. The crab was my fav!! I shared the prime rib (castle cut) with my boyfriend, keep in mind there is a $7.50 plate fee for sharing entrees. The meat was delicious, cream of spinach(?) green stuff was really really really good, and the cream of corn was AMAZING! I didn't like the bread thing that came with my food, I had a piece and it wasn't comparable to everything else we ate. I also got wine and tried the old fashioned, yummy of course :) I would come here again :) read more

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Really great ambiance and great place to take pictures. Came here as a relatively large group (12 people) and expectations were definitely met. Not a single complaint from any of us. Really great service throughout the meal, plenty water refills, etc. The food itself was great, especially the crab cakes, shrimp cocktails, and prime rib. Portions were surprisingly adequate, and none of us were left still hungry. Overall great place, would definitely visit again !! read more

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One of the "Rat Pack" said it best..."The best servers are the ones you don't notice". I couldn't agree more and generally tip them accordingly and well. When did this trend of "My name is so and so, I've been here x number of years, the restaurant is built from bricks and straw, has won these awards, was featured in "Restaurant Supply Quarterly", the chef is Milosch from Moldovia who's on a work visa and lives in the basement..." start, and will it get worse?? HOLY MOLY, just let me order and enjoy my meal and table guests!! We can read a menu and don't need a 5 minute preface on the nature of your career and business model with constant audio assault and battery throughout the evening. We've all eaten in a restaurant and know how to ask a question if need be, average age at the table over 70, albeit a young 70 :). Annoyingly long, loud, motor-mouthy intrusions every few minutes inquiring as to the ancestry and interrelationships of each guest and questions about the quality of each bite of food in real time make NOT for a pleasant dining experience. You're not on "Celebrity Waitress" though you may have missed your calling as a Jungle Cruise Ride Operator (one of the bad ones) or a Universal Studios Commissary Tour Guide!!! Beautiful place, great food and ambiance. But please, for the sake of all that is delicious, give up the noisy, abrasive, in your face overcooked SCHTICK!!! P.S. First time I've ever ordered a Coke and it came in an 8 ounce bottle over a glass of ice...Free refills? Hmmmm, I think not! I don't like THIS trend at all! :) BTW, I was compelled to write my first Yelp review by this experience. YIKES read more

Summit House - Great time was had by all despite the "Table Bomber". :) - Steakhouses Near Me - Fullerton, California

Having never been to the Summit House before, I was excited when the wife and I got invited to celebrate a very special occasion. We by far are not fancy people, so having an occasion to dress up every once in a while is quite nice. Food: I was not really feeling prime rib, or any steak really on this occasion, so I did the unthinkable and ordered the burger. Now this $25 burger is quite pricey, but it may just be one, if not the best burger that I have ever eaten in my life. It is piled high and will definitely fill your stomach. The price is steep, but the fries are good! I also ordered a Summit House Salad which was delicious as well. The lettuce was top notch and probably one of the best salads I've had as well. Restaurant: The restaurant itself is really nice. The open kitchen right when you enter is kind of an interesting choice, but it gives you a chance to see that everything is being made fresh to order. There are multiple rooms to be seated and they all have a different view. Ours over looked the street below, but gave a nice view of the mountains out in the distance. Make sure you dress up a little when coming. Notes: Valet parking is worth it, unless you want to hike down a hill. Prices are up there, especially for steaks and such. For 7 of us the bill was something like $450+ not including tip. read more