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The Summer House Restaurant

4.1 (72)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
17 Ocean Avenue, Siasconset, MA 02554

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Summer House Restaurant is located in Nantucket, an area within Boston. This restaurant is a cozy home repurposed to be a comfortable dining area for guests to enjoy. There is indoor dining all year round and outdoor dining on the porch when the weather is warm enough. While eating, guests can take in the home-style decorations around the restaurant, such as fresh flowers on every table and beautiful landscape paintings on the walls. From the porch, as well as some of the dining room tables, diners can take in the ocean view. Fresh seafood is the main feature on The Summer House Restaurant's menu. Delicious shrimp sliders, oysters on the half-shell, New England clam chowder, locally caught striped bass and grilled swordfish are some of the highlights of the menu. After a meal at The Summer House Restaurant, guests can enjoy having a drink at the Piano Bar area.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Wood
  • Area
    Nantucket
  • Cross street
    Ocean near Magnolia
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano Music Nightly
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Summer House Restaurant.

4.1

4.1
(72)
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 2.4Value

Noise • Moderate

72 Reviews
  1. JaneS

    Columbus4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 28 August 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Showed up for our reservation and they were closed. We were told they had been closed for a few weeks. We were never notified and had to scramble to find another restaurant.

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  2. TimB

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 August 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Everything was overdone. The place burned down after a recent fire.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this restaurant. Our server, Boris, was excellent. The food was super good. Atmosphere, and view , best on the island. Thanks!

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  4. RobertS Gold

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 July 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When you go to The Summer House, a primary reason is the ambiance, a New England resort just off the beach. It is wonderful, relaxing, and laid back. The service was very good with the waiter being attentive and the attending to our request for a quiet spot. The food varied from OK for the chicken dish (somewhat overcooked) to very good (lobster fra-diablo.) It is overpriced relative to other Nantucket restaurants, an island not known for affordable dining.

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    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 July 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service.

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  6. Happy1

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 July 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent from start to finish. Piano player outstanding!

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  7. Dcdesigner22207 Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 July 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quintessential Nantucket ! Five stars to the folks at Summer House! Scallops and Lobster Fra Diavolo are Devine!

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  8. Jarose

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 July 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too hectic and noisy. Sit outside

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  9. terrik Gold

    Los Angeles233 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 July 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, breathtaking setting, delicious food.

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  10. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Charlotte5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 September 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Noisy but good food. My salad arrived saturated with dressing and wilted. Sent it back

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Wood
  • Area
    Nantucket
  • Cross street
    Ocean near Magnolia
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano Music Nightly
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Cape Cod and the Islands
  5. Nantucket

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