NEWS: Beautiful New Restaurant Now Open at Disney Springs at Disney World

Summer House on the Lake has officially opened its doors at Disney Springs® West Side at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. It’s summer all year round at the newest restaurant by Lettuce Entertain You, where coastal-chic vibes, a California-inspired menu, and the brand’s first-ever “Cookie Bar” come together to bring the beauty of summer indoors at The Most Magical Place On Earth. This is the fourth Summer House location, joining restaurants in Chicago, IL, North Bethesda, MD and Las Vegas, NV, as well as various airport locations around the country including in Orlando and Chicago. Learn more below.

“We’re thrilled to infuse locally sourced ingredients and inspiration into the menu at Summer House on the Lake,” says Summer House Chef Ben Goodnick. “While the Summer House menu is rooted in the simplicity and variety of Southern California, our goal for this location is to incorporate the fresh, bold flavors of Florida’s endless summer, too, like Key West shrimp, grouper from the Gulf of Mexico, citrus and other local produce. Seasonal specials including Wagyu Beef, main course salads and Caribbean-inspired flavors are a direct reflection of the people and food we have grown to love in the Orlando area.”

To create the seasonal menu, Goodnick and Summer House’s culinary team utilize simple, sustainable and local ingredients. Highlights include starters like Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with balsamic and Parmigiano Reggiano and Ahi Tuna Tostadas with Hass avocado, Thai chili and crisp corn tortilla. Handhelds such as the Turkey Stack Sandwich and Crispy Baja Fish Tacos make the perfect choice for lunch or dinner. Lighter options include the Costa Mesa Salad, with queso fresco, corn, pico de gallo, avocado, quinoa, crispy tortilla, chipotle crema, and lime vinaigrette and Florida Corn Husk Salmon with spicy honey glaze and tomatillo salsa, while heartier fare includes the restaurant’s famous Herbed Chicken Breast Paillard with arugula salad and Calabrian chili and artisan pizzas including Shaved Mushroom and Hobbs Pepperoni.

The Rosé Cart is another signature part of the Summer House experience, featuring the restaurant’s own Summer House Rosé along with a rotating menu of other bottles. Summer House also offers craft cocktails, zero-proof drinks, draft and bottled beers.

Summer House’s extensive kid’s menu features dishes like grilled cheese, pasta with meatballs, and “breakfast for dinner,” with vegetables or fries available on the side. Anything on the menu can be made gluten-free.

Summer House on the Lake marks the debut of “The Cookie Bar,” the first for the Summer House brand. The Cookie Bar serves 15 different varieties of the restaurant’s signature oversized cookies and bars in flavors like Sea Salt Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, Oatmeal Scotchie, Apple Oatmeal and Vegan Snickerdoodle, along with other house-made cakes and goodies available for dine-in and to-go. Along with seasonal pastry specials, The Cookie Bar’s extensive drink menu includes select beer, Summer House Rosé, lattes, cold brew, and a range of other craft beverages and cocktails on tap, such as the Espresso Martini.

Designed in collaboration with renowned architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, Summer House seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor dining with three bars and an airy, natural light-filled dining room centered around a lush tree reaching up to a skylight. Offering sweeping views and a relaxing breeze from Lake Buena Vista, Summer House strives to make every dining experience a memorable one, a commitment demonstrated by another focal point of the dining room – the restaurant’s trademark bright blue “YES” sign.

Reservations for Summer House on the Lake are now open and can be made on OpenTable. Follow on Instagram and Facebook at @SummerHouseOnTheLake. The restaurant is located in the West Side neighborhood at Disney Springs®, and is open Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Summer House is part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. To learn more about the Lettuce Frequent Diner Club and view Lettuce restaurants nationwide, click here.

RELATED ARTICLE: Four Exciting Things to Expect from Summer House on the Lake

Summer House on the Lake is a new restaurant that is opening soon at Disney Springs. The restaurant has shared details on what to expect from its newest location opening this winter at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, from the restaurant’s first-ever “Cookie Bar” to its signature Rosé Cart, and more. Summer House on the Lake will be the fourth location of the California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, joining existing locations in Chicago, IL. and North Bethesda, MD., and Las Vegas, NV., opening this winter. From the decor to the menu, here are four exciting things guests can look forward to at Summer House on the Lake.

1 – The Cookie Bar

Summer House on the Lake will introduce the brand’s first-ever “Cookie Bar,” featured front and center at the restaurant’s entrance. The Cookie Bar will serve a variety of the restaurant’s beloved oversized cookies, bars, and other sweet specials. Guests can indulge in flavors like Sea Salt Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, Oatmeal Scotchie, Apple Oatmeal and Vegan Snickerdoodle, as well as rotating seasonal flavors. The bar will offer a selection of coffee, wine and beer on draft, as well as specialty cocktails such as the Tropical Dreams with vodka, Pamplemousse liqueur, and habanero honey, all available to enjoy at the restaurant or take to-go around Disney Springs. Guests will also be able to purchase a bottle of the restaurant’s own private-label wine, Summer House Rosé, to take home with them.

2 – Insta-worthy Rosé Cart and Summery Sips

Another reminder that it’s always summer at Summer House is the Rosé Cart. Summer House on the Lake’s Rosé Cart will offer more than six varieties of rosé by the glass or bottle, including the restaurant’s star Summer House Rosé, made in partnership with California-based BonAnno Wines. The Summer House Rosé serves as a standout in the robust rosé program, offering a delicate and floral taste with tart cherries and watermelon, complementary to the lively and fresh menu and representative of the restaurant’s overall beverage approach. A selection of spritzes, summery cocktails (including zero-proof options), fresh juices, and a largely California-sourced wine list add to the laidback West Coast vibes.

3 – Cali-Mex Weekend Brunch

Summer House on the Lake’s West Coast-inspired menu will feature celebrated favorites and signature items exclusive to Disney Springs. Brunch will be served Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with options including: Mexican Hash Browns; Breakfast Pizza with applewood bacon, a sunny side up egg and parmesan cream; and Breakfast Tostadas. Fluffy pancakes and waffles, salads, and sandwiches will also be available, alongside a selection of other items from the lunch and dinner menus. Guests can also expect seasonal salads, artisan pizzas and entrees like Herbed Chicken Paillard and local Grouper Fish ‘n’ Chips with malt vinegar fries and tartar sauce. An extensive kids menu will be available all day – with a choice of vegetables or fries on the side.

4 – California-Cool Design

Summer House’s design brings the beauty of a summer day indoors, welcoming guests to enjoy sweeping views and a relaxing lakeside breeze. The space, which boasts three bars, an airy, natural light-filled dining room centered around a lush tree reaching toward a skylight, and greenery throughout, was designed in collaboration with renowned architecture and design firm Rockwell Group. Seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor dining, Summer House offers both freestanding tables and banquettes ideal for families and large groups. An iconic centerpiece of each Summer House location that will be included at Summer House on the Lake is the bright blue “YES” sign located in the dining room. It symbolizes the entire team’s commitment to “saying yes” to the guest, making each dining experience a memorable one.

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