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Summer House - North Bethesda, North Bethesda, MD

Summer House - North Bethesda

4.5 (3632)
$30 and under
American
11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in the heart of the Pike and Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD, Summer House is the place where summer never ends. Enjoy seasonal specialties, market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and fresh antipasti from Chef Ben Goodnick’s California-inspired menu. Rosé is poured all day, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. Reserve your table today for a bright and airy dining experience no matter the weather.

For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com. Carryout and delivery are available, or visit The Cookie Bar for a selection of fresh-baked goods, sourdough English muffins, Summer House's renowned oversized cookies, small-batch coffee, and specialty espresso drinks.

Complimentary two-hour parking for Summer House is available at the 11860 Trade St and 11580 Old Georgetown St garages.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ink Barrack
  • Catering
    Summer House caters for parties of all sizes, whether at home, in the office, or at a special venue. Our expert team is ready to help cater your next event. To view our catering menu or place an order, visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Plan your next event with the Summer House Parties team. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our experts will help you create a special occasion from start to finish. Visit our website to explore our private dining options. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com.
  • Private party contact
    Summer House Parties Team: (301) 881-2381
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    North Bethesda
  • Cross Street
    At Pike & Rose (at Old Georgetown Road)
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot at Pike & Rose.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the White Flint Station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Kids Pizza Making

    US$7.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bring your little chefs to Summer House for Kids Pizza Making! Every Monday to Thursday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, kids 12 and under can craft their own pizzas at the official pizza counter with our chefs for $7.95 plus tax (gratuity not included). Or opt for our tableside option, and have all the ingredients delivered to your table for the whole family to get in on the fun! Kids will wash their hands, use the flour to form the dough, spread their choice of red or white sauce, and build their zah with cheese and toppings of their choice. Once our team pops it in the oven, the pizza will be delivered back to your family’s table for an a-dough-able dinner. Please note, Kids Pizza Making is not offered during the weekend (Friday to Sunday).
    Kids Pizza Making photo

Private dining

What 3,632 people are saying

Summer House - North Bethesda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Summer House in North Bethesda is a lively, family-friendly spot with an inviting atmosphere and attentive service. Guests love the "great brunch options" and "delicious cocktails." While some experiences are mixed, standout features include accommodating staff and "amazing cookies." Reservations are recommended to avoid waits.
3,632 Reviews
  1. RL

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My 14 year old did the research and requested to have dinner at SummerHouse to celebrate her promotion to high school. We had not visited in many years, but we went along with it and was reminded of why we hadn't been back. The food was fair and the service was below basic. Our server seemed a little off from the very beginning, but when she brought appetizers out for 2 of the 7 guests at our table and then announced that everyone else's appetizers will be coming out with dinner, that is when I knew she was having an off night. I expressed that that would not work for us and asked her to ensure that the apps arrived before the main courses. To our disappointment, the remaining apps arrived with the main courses and when I spoke to the manager about it, our server's table side manner became even more deplorable. She was inattentive and rude. We still left her a 20% tip(maybe we shouldn't have), and we left remembering why we hadn't been to SummerHouse in 10 plus years. With all of the options at Pike and Rose and beyond, SummerHouse won't see us again. Even our 14 year old agrees.

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  2. Alex

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Usually a great spot, but the kids’ cooking class was a letdown—very little interaction and not much for the kids to do. Disappointing this time around.

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  3. Jason VIP

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good but not as good as reviews suggest (IMO). Nice summery decor, decent execution on dishes but some overcooking (fried chix), decent but not great cornbread, and ‘padding’ of the dishes like putting the too-large and not-seared-enough shishito peppers in a big bed of lettuce, and a so-so Cobb on a giant bed of lettuce. Menus note an optional 3% fee for rising costs that can be removed on request. We requested removal and it showed up anyway. The little dance of a second request to have it removed could embarrass guests into not asking so why have it? It’s annoying and prob some corporate focus group’s idea that just wasn’t a good one. Meanwhile prices are already about 30-40% higher than what is called for at this level of cuisine. But rent must be high. And #ambiance. Cookies are good with a fun selection, but again: not great, undercooked, and perhaps there’s a bit too much overconfidence in the kitchen to put food out that is not where it could be. They could do better.

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  4. Vanessa

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Seemed to be short on staff. We waited a long time for drinks. However, we sat quickly and food came out quickly.

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  5. frank

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Have eaten at Summer House several times. The quality of service and food this time was not so good - we were all disappointed.

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  6. Ronald VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a reservation we skipped a long wait and were seated quickly at a street side table. Excellent and attentive service. The menu has a nice mix of entrees, but the food quality has declined significantly. We will have to consider various options in this price range before we return.

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  7. Naya VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Things were forgotten, came late. Arugula was yellow! it's such a lovely venue, though. And staff are all very sweet.

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  8. Maria Lucia

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Summer House brunch options. They are very flexible when asking for any changes or adds on. Cocktails are great! The waiters are very nice and welcoming. A nice variety in the menu. Nice ambience and good music.

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  9. Shoba VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my go-to place for meals that are both gluten and dairy free. The fact that I can safely eat french fries is a gift!

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  10. Hayley

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just want to say our server was awesome! Our food was great! Definitely will be back!

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FAQs

Summer House - North Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 881-2381.

Summer House - North Bethesda is rated 4.5 stars by 3632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Summer House - North Bethesda

11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    At Pike & Rose (at Old Georgetown Road)
  • Neighbourhood
    North Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot at Pike & Rose.
  • Public transit
    Just North of the White Flint Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ink Barrack
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Summer House caters for parties of all sizes, whether at home, in the office, or at a special venue. Our expert team is ready to help cater your next event. To view our catering menu or place an order, visit our website.
  • Private party facilities
    Plan your next event with the Summer House Parties team. From large-scale events to intimate gatherings, our experts will help you create a special occasion from start to finish. Visit our website to explore our private dining options. For parties of 9 or more, email summermdparties@lettuce.com.
  • Private party contact
    Summer House Parties Team: (301) 881-2381
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