Stopped in to grab a meal with a friend - ok, they want us to order everything at once so you can't enter the appetizer order and come back for a meal order... is it too busy and lightly staffed? Service was slow on that regard with water and checking. Seafood is good, though- the salmon crudo was ok (blood orange highlight), the oysters broiled with miso-garlic - virtually no miso flavor. The seared octopus, though, a great dish with highlights on the beans offsetting the rich flavor of the octopus and sausage crumbs. Dinner was tilefish, excellent balance (although some bites were very salty). Apple crostada at dessert was a good version of a warm apple turnover with an open center served with ice cream which I enjoyed. Fun gold playing cards where they have your food for pickup after the meal - staffer there had a good attitude! Beat the server who was more lackluster. read more

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Seafood tower was great! Didn't realize the crab and lobster portion of it was a crab salad and a lobster salad but it was delicious and came with crackers. Really liked the vibe of this place. Food and drink were delicious too read more

Summit House - Petite seafood tower - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

My friend and I got together for dinner at this restaurant! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a very nice restaurant and was greeted and sat! I was served by Carly and John and they were excellent, especially John! We had: Honeymoon Phase Vodka Martini Tinned Fish Market Crudo Campanelle Honey Lacquered Duck Steamed Black Bass Delicious food! My favorite was the duck! All in all we had an amazing experience! read more

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Went to Summit House for Lunch on a Friday. The parking situation was horrendous but I suppose not the restaurant's fault. We ordered the steak frites and a Chicory salad with salmon. Originally I felt that the prices weren't terrible, it isn't cheap, but the portion sizes were small and I was still hungry after the meal. So for what you're eating, it does end up being expensive. The venue itself is very nice and bright and open and the decor is inviting. The service was nice and attentive but it wasn't too busy when we went. The salad with salmon was great. The fish was cooked perfectly and well salted and you do get a good amount of fish. The salad itself was slightly bitter. I know that is a characteristic of the chicory but I thought the honey and goat cheese would balance it out. However I did not taste any honey. The steak was cooked perfectly but again it just seemed like an incredibly small portion for essentially $40. If I'm in the area or looking for a decent place to do a business lunch I would come here but I'd rather try something new considering I left hungry. read more

Summit House - Chicory salad with salmon added for $27 - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Summit House is such a gem! It can be tricky to snag a reservation during prime dinner hours, but it's 100% worth it. It's super cutie and romantic inside(: The service was amazing, every dish was delicious, and the presentation was honestly stunning. Loved the cocktail menu too! One thing to note is that the menu changes every month, but I actually think that's so cool! it keeps things seasonal and gives you new options every time. Can't wait to go back! read more

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American Express platinum confirmed a dinner reservation for four persons at "Summit House" restaurant at 7:00pm on Saturday, December 13,2025. When we arrived after a 3 hour drive from beautiful Cape May New Jersey which has fabulous restaurants, we were told that "NO RESERVATION EXISTED." I even offered to spell the last name. We were told that we could possibly be seated in 1 1/2 hrs later after I insisted. EXTREMELY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. The restaurant does not value its customers. A VERY BAD CHOICE TO DINE. read more

A friend reached out to meet for drinks at the Summit House. I had never been, so I was excited to try someplace new. I loved the building, the decor and the ambiance. We started off at Happy Hour and stayed for dinner. I had the Honeymoon Phase cocktail and it was delicious. I had the heirloom tomato salad, followed up by the Goat Cheese Agnolotti, both of which were fresh and delicious. I have a sweet tooth, so I saved room for the Chocolate Budino. It wasn't too far from where I live, so I will definitely be coming back. I highly recommend it. read more

Summit House Review: Disappointing Hospitality Despite Potential Summit House has all the trappings of a great date night spot: a nice interior, decent food, and a good location. However, the experience is severely undercut by a baffling lack of hospitality and poor seating management. We were excited for a romantic evening, but the minute we were seated, the "romance" was out the window. Despite the dining room being conspicuously empty (and I mean truly empty), the host staff inexplicably seated us right on top of the only other occupied table. It felt as if we were sharing a booth or, as I described it to my partner, "sitting in their lap." We could hear every word of their conversation, and they could certainly hear ours. It was jarring, awkward, and completely ruined the mood we were hoping for. The food was generally okay--nothing to write home about, but certainly edible. The service was also just okay; our server was efficient enough, but not particularly warm or attentive. Ultimately, the lack of spatial awareness and basic consideration for guest comfort is inexcusable, especially when the restaurant has so much unused real estate. The cumulative effect is that the total ambiance and hospitality stink. Summit House needs a serious re-evaluation of its front-of-house philosophy if they want to be considered a premier destination. We won't be back for a date night--or any night--anytime soon read more

Came on a weeknight with a reservation and the restaurant was still busy. Service was timely but a bit slow. Definitely a dark ambiance good for a date, family or business. Price on the pricier side. 1. Shrimp cocktail - large pieces of shrimp x 4. Good quality 2. French onion soup - decent with the right amount of cheese and bread. Not too salty! 3. Short rib - big portion good to split if you're not too hungry. Can be a bit dry on the inside. Had it with Brussels sprouts which were amazing. Overall, a good dinner and good to try at least once. read more

Came here for work events a couple times, located in busy downtown Summit. Parking will be challenge like everywhere around this area, would recommend just paying for parking in the big lot and then walking over. Service and ambience were nice, good place to have a conversation with folk especially if you have a lot to discuss. Menu was quite limited especially for lunch, with most of the items being salads or similar type of food and nothing stood out. Prices are very high especially for the portion size you're getting. This would be a good choice if trying to be healthy, but you aren't getting much bang for your buck or filled up here. I guess this is probably what you'd expect if you consider this fine dining, although I don't know if I'd necessarily categorize this as such. Probably wouldn't come back on my own but decent spot for a work lunch. read more

To start with, service was 5 stars. I have no complaints on the service. Service was attentive. Water was refilled, and we were asked during the course of the meal how things were. From the kitchen unfortunately it's 3 stars. It took a while to get the food but that would have been ok but the food was lackluster. Steak and eggs which is $32 or $34 only had 4 pieces of steak, with some eggs and two pieces of brioche toast simply is way overpriced. Prices in general are of course up but I think you have to give more than that given that at a steakhouse a full steak runs anywhere from 50 - 70 dollars. The chicken and waffles was disappointing. The chicken had no seasoning and wasn't very crispy. The waffles were just meh. The lobster roll which was the same cost as the steak and eggs was disappointing. The lobster was mixed with fillers so there weren't much lobster. The taste itself was ok but I prefer just a standard New England style roll which comes with large chunks of lobster. The eggs benedict was uneven in terms of cook - one egg was poached nicely whereas the other one was overcooked. In general the price simply doesn't justify the portion or taste. From an ambiance standpoint it' s a nice place but the seats are too close. We're talking a few inches apart (although later, the seats were moved further for a larger party). Unfortunately I wouldn't be back here. Sometimes restaurants are pricey but at least the food is very good. I can't say that about my experience here. read more

We live in Summit and usually count on Summit House for a great ambiance, delicious cocktails, and good brunch. Dinner is good for a certain experience but the food is less impressive and $$$. We came for brunch. My husband had booked a res for 2 and then the day before had called to add our baby to the res. The host informed us directly when we arrived that our reservation was made for 2 but we're a party of 3, including the baby. The restaurant was half empty at 2:30pm. No big deal. We both ordered burgers. One was great and mine had a bug in the accompanying salad. They apologized and replaced the salad and gave me back the same burger after asking me first. Gross but fine, everyone makes mistakes. My burger was a bit dry but I asked for no cheese. I had a bee pollen cocktail with honey - delicious. The bill came and they hadn't removed my burger dish with the bug. Restaurants have always removed items with a bug/hair in a dish from the bill, so I asked about it politely. The straw that broke the camel's back? The waiter gave us attitude in response. Shocked. They did end up removing it from the bill, but we are not easily coming back... read more

Had a delightful Sunday brunch this past weekend. Always enjoyed the cocktails prepared by their professional bartender staff. The Bloody Mary was quite snappy. Salad with salmon added was fine. The cheeseburger was top notch, as was the French fries. Waffle & fried chicken was not their strong suit. Hummus was not ethically correct but interesting. The micro crudités were cute. Service was correct. Pleasant to sit by the big windows on a sunny day. Not as noisy as evenings when the bar area is crowded. BTW, the Happy Hour features very fresh oysters on half shell, perfect with a glass of Albariño. . read more

Came out on a cold and rainy day and it was a scene at Summit House. The dining room was bustling and brunch was stellar. Started with a Morning Star Press made with peanut infused whiskey, cacao and espresso which was wonderful and the Bloody Mary my boyfriend had packed a punch too. We split a big salad, which was perfect for two and I opted for the roasted pumpkin bisque and the chicken bacon ranch he had was awesome too. Service was amazing. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

Summit House - The brunch scene at Summit House - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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I just like to see a restaurant doing different things. And doing them well. I love how you can see them working in the kitchen. The atmosphere feels upscale at cozy. Drinks are delicious. And yes, it can be considered pricey but if I'm going out, I want to go get dinner and I'll pay for it. I'm so done with everyone doing the same old same old. read more

Wow, I can't believe I first reviewed this place six years ago. It's funny how time flies, it feels like just yesterday I heard they were opening. I hadn't been to Summit house in quite some time, and my mom thought it would be nice to go on her birthday for brunch. I didn't check the yelp reviews before we went, and we got nervous when we got there and I started yelping to see what brunch items people liked and took photos of. There were a lot of complaints about weekend brunch. This made us pretty nervous to order. My mom and I shared the pastrami hash, which was actually a pretty decent choice. We chose scrambled for how we wanted the eggs, I didn't love the eggs, something tasted a little off. The potatoes were fried nicely, and I liked the peppers which weren't soggy but were nice and crisp. My stepdad got the mushroom bisque which he enjoyed but said it was quite small. For the $16 price tag I expected the soup to be a little more filling. The side of fries were crispy. The service was good, the food was fine, but the the value was not there. Also limited vegetarian brunch options for someone who doesn't want pancakes or French toast/a sweet breakfast. read more

Summit House - French fries - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

I read the reviews and definitely had some reservations before visiting, but we were pleasantly surprised. Service - excellent. Jane was wonderful! Menu - a bit limited. Bread - warm, soft, and excellent! Appetizer - burrata was phenomenal! Bolognese pasta was very good as well. Entrees - halibut and scallop special were both very good. Sides - Brussels sprouts and mushroom side were excellent! Portions - small as expected for fine dining but the sides were plentiful. read more

We had an excellent experience celebrating my daughter's birthday. The service was "Downton Abby" excellent. They must have taken copious notes when we made the reservation because they wished her a happy birthday upon our arrival, and the waiter knew without asking that she was gluten free, which saved her from having to explain or ask what was OK for her to eat. Every bite was delectable, from the jumbo shrimp served as an appetizer, to the truffle pasta, to the perfectly done, melt in your mouth salmon. The cocktails were served with beautiful accoutrements, and the orange wine, every bit as refreshing as it looked. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion dinner or lunch. read more

Came for brunch and on a scale of good to great the food was quite good - fresh, cooked well, portions were perfect. Maybe a little pricey for what it is, but it is Summit, and it is fresh. Could the French toast bread be a little better with more cinnamon and a bit just more..? Sure. The breakfast potatoes lean more bell pepper than rosemary, but that's personal preference and yes I think everyone should be doing some simple greens on the side at brunch. However, the coffee is excellent, the eggs Benedict (including the hollandaise) was perfect, it's a really nice place to hang out, bathrooms are impeccable, and the Bloody Mary was tasty. You'll leave feeling like you had a really good, fresh meal in a nice looking place from a restaurant that knows what it's doing. read more

Very good, nice ambiance. Good bread, good service, and meatballs were smash but good. The Brussel sprouts were really good! read more

Summit House - Meatballs - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Went there for valentines day. Had the Seafood Tower and the Duck. They were both exceptional. We also had the Brisket with sweet potato, it was okay. I would have done another seafood tower instead of the brisket. The restaurant was clean, friendly, and very welcoming and cozy. The waiters and staff that bought out the food and bar staff were great. I would definitely go there again read more

Summit House - Seafood Tower - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

The restaurant was beautiful. I really liked every detail of how the restaurant was decorated, even down to the bathrooms. There was great attention to detail. The food was delicious. I would say the menu, at least at the time we went with somewhat limited. I would say the appetizers were a bit overpriced, and we're a bit more than I would typically pay for an appetizer. The bloody Mary was not the best bloody Mary I've ever ever had. If you're a bloody Mary fan, this was a little bit gritty. However, the food was absolutely amazing, and I will definitely be back. read more

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Great place for a nice sit down with a friend over food and drinks. I really enjoyed the ambiance, and I enjoyed my food. I got two drinks, and finished off with an espresso. Great service, cute decor, and was seated immediately. 10/10. read more

From the minute we walked into The Summit House it's A Great Feeling!! The staff is so friendly and welcoming!! The drinks are so good!! The food is incredibly delicious!! Cheers to the Chef AJ Capella and his staff who goes above and beyond to create beautiful and delicious food!!! I absolutely 100% recommend this restaurant!!! read more

We recently celebrated our wedding at Summit House. It has been a pleasure to work with Coeli, the event manager who went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect! Everyone had a great time! The food and service were absolutely superb, so were the cocktails! Do not hesitate to book your special event there. The ambiance of summit house is welcoming and makes you feel well taken care of while you thoroughly enjoy dining. We would definitely come back for more. Very grateful to the staff for making it very special! read more

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Also a neighborhood gem in terms of ambiance and posh restaurant. The life of the block for fine dining outside of manhattan. Beautiful bar seatings. Circular dining booths conducive to intimate dining surrounded by seasonal floral arrangements. Food was just acceptable for flavor; presentation rated than flavor. The sliced fluke ceviche salad did not impart enough citrus. Perhaps the dressing was simply drizzled on top right before serving. The fish probably wasn't marinated in the dressing long enough. read more

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The food was very good, this place was hopping, and the service was great as well. Really good octopus and the hanger steak was pretty good too but a tad bit smaller than I wished it would've been. Would definitely come back. read more

Summit House - Hanger steak - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Had brunch here. The drinks were very good. The food meh. I had chicken and waffles and the chicken was fried chicken thighs (which would have been fine if they said that on the menu) and the waffle was dry. I would not have ordered that if I knew. Not appetizing. More, not a single person recognized that my entire meal was practically left intact. Not a good first impression. read more

So according to my refined drinking buddy, this place has the best Manhattan he's ever had. And my friend has had a lot of Manhattans! Of course, you can't get a table at a restaurant and just order a few cocktails. We'll, maybe if you ordered enough cocktails LOL. Anyway, after putting in our orders: scallops with bacon for me, some dinner rolls and butter was brought to our table. My friend, who is a very healthy and picky eater had to ask for another round of bread! I don't usually get scallops but they tasted very fresh with a light sear on top. Of course, there's almost nothing that a little bacon can't help. As for the Manhattan ... it was kind of ok. It was smooth but it felt a little single dimensional - just basically one flavor. It was good but not what I expected from a high end cocktail. The ambiance was very nice and maybe it was to improve the social distancing, but we were seated in a line of smaller tables in the hallway connecting the front to the back room.It's just that the entrance to the bathroom was in that hallway. Kind of awkward. But the service was great and the decor was dripping with cool suburban vibe. read more

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I don't even know what to say this duck is next level phenomenal. I don't like taking food pics but this meat fell off the bone. Legit I picked up the bone and the meat slid off. Get it. Run don't walk read more

Summit House - Duck - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

The menu was imaginative but didn't consider creating coherent flavors. In each and every dish it felt like the pungent supporting elements were prioritized over the center of each dish. It really felt like the cooks were throwing shit at a wall to see what sticked. Every dish, including the bread, was far too greasy, oily, and creamy for my tastes. Just holding the bread, my hand was drenched in grease. The doughnuts were undercooked as well. The center was completely raw. Absolutely disgusting. The disjointed service was slow and it felt like the waiters didn't buy into what the kitchen was cooking either. read more

January 6th, 2023 - Don't worry about being unable to park on the street because a parking lot is behind the Summit House. You may have to pay depending on the date and time you park in this lot. However, it is not a lot - maybe $5 maximum. Pros: Great location, has good vibes, tasty and flavorful foods, and has excellent potential. I also love the seasonal menu, and you can try new things. Cons: Our waiter disappeared for a good 45 minutes. The bar is also extremely close to the two-top tables so be ready to get side-swiped by a few people throughout the night if you sit at the tables closest to the bar. read more

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Surprised at how packed it was on a Wednesday night. Great vibes and lively ambiance. The service was great during the whole meal. We ordered the tuna to start and it was cooked perfectly with a nice sear on the outside. The entrees for the beef was the star of the meal and the pasta and potatoes were also very good. Ended it off with a nice dessert. Would highly recommend this spot for a nice date night read more

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Chef AJ & the staff of Summit House are true professionals, who take great detail in everything they do. I've enjoyed multiple meals here & never once had an under 5 star experience. Bill, the bartender makes fantastic cocktails & asks for your flavor profiles for guidance. The Hot Fuzz cocktail is superior imo to anything you can find in NJ as a whole. The mussel & fennel appetizer is perfectly balanced, the butter tasting is an absolute must try with cacio e pepe, French onion & sea salt flavors. The halibut entree is perfection, always perfectly cooked and a great size portion. I can't wait to be back & try more things! read more

Summit House - PEI Mussels - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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We came in to have a few drinks with my family. The service at the bar was very good. The restaurant is very beautiful. We had some oysters which were very fresh. We plan on coming back. read more

Summit House - Oysters - New American Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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Tried summit house for dinner tonight, I am very impressed! Our waiter, Henry, was very attentive. I really enjoyed the whipped ricotta and the winter salad was different and tasty. it was very light, and some thing I have never had before. For our meal, we ordered the 14 day prime dry aged ribeye, and the scallops. Scallops were so fresh and the sauce they used with them was amazing! The steak was cooked perfectly and super tender! Would definitely recommend trying this restaurant out if you are in the summit area and are looking for a great dinner spot! read more

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Hands down one of the best all around dining experiences I've had to date!! Their revolving seasonal menus keep me on my toes and they take farm to table to an entirely new level. One of the best espresso martinis I've tasted and their steak was impressive for not being a steakhouse! Must must try. read more

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Food was excellent. Busboy was very nice and thoughtful. Waiter needs more training, as he was unable to describe the lobster roll preparation at all and did not even offer to ask the chef for more information about it. Ambiance was fine - business casual. read more

Love this for a happy hour but haven't eaten here. Really innovative cocktails for the area. The service was great and the ambiance is super nice. Can't wait to try the food! read more

Love downtown summit with the shops and restaurants it's a great place to go on a sunny fall afternoon. Stopped into Summit house with some colleagues for lunch. It's an eclectic menu so not a ton of choices for me but got a sandwich and app that was very good. Service excellent, cool little spot read more