Stunning Surroundings to Create Magical Moments
201 to 250 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Summit House is a restaurant wedding venue situated in Fullerton, CA. Tucked away in the foothills of southern California, this enchanting property has everything you need to create an unforgettable celebration full of sun and fun. It offers inviting event spaces, dedicated coordination staff, and an in-house culinary team ready to give your guests a sensational dining experience.
In 1989, the founders of Summit House were hiking the green Fullerton hills when they discovered the perfect spot to build their estate. Designed to resemble an English country manor, the property opened its doors in 1991 and has since provided countless couples with a serene and scenic backdrop. It overlooks the beautiful area of North Orange County, with exquisite views of the Laguna Hills, San Bernardino mountains, and the majestic Pacific Ocean.
Summit House offers a selection of event spaces to choose from to best fit your specific needs and desires for your special day. The centerpiece of the estate, the Grand Summit Ballroom, can accommodate ceremonies and receptions of up to 250 guests. This captivating space features soft cream-colored walls, shimmering chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the room in natural light and offer stunning panoramic views. Cocktail hours and more intimate ceremonies of up to 60 attendees can be held in the Queen's room, which features a spacious adjoining patio. Whatever your vision for your wedding might look like, the dedicated in-house coordination staff will assist you in taking care of every detail. They offer a selection of planning options to choose from to best suit your carefully-planned budget, including their all-inclusive Everything But The Ring package. Catering is provided by Executive Chef Timothy Plumb and his experienced and dynamic culinary team. Offering an extensive selection of food and beverage options, they will assist you in crafting your dream wedding menu using the finest and freshest ingredients.
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Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
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Indoor Event Space
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4.9
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Summit House is highly praised by reviewers for its dreamy wedding packages, delicious food, accommodating staff, and picturesque views. LeeAnn and the entire team are highlighted for their patience, helpfulness, and professionalism throughout the planning process. The venue offers beautiful ceremony and reception spaces, with attention to detail, spacious bridal suites, and seamless organization on the wedding day. Guests commend the attentive staff, amazing decor, and the overall exceptional experience at Summit House.Review photos
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Jasmine J
5.0
10/19/2024
I had my wedding at Summit House in October 2024 and it was a dream! I had the Everything But the Ring package which includes a florist, photographer, wedding cake, DJ, day of coordinator and food provided by Summit House. It was so nice to have the majority of the vendors included and it made wedding planning much less stressful!
LeeAnn and the entire team Summit House team were so accommodating and a joy to work with! I must've sent a hundred emails to LeeAnn throughout the wedding planning process but she was always gracious and patient and she helped bring the dream of my wedding to life! The food was delicious and the service was amazing! I highly recommend Summit House as a wedding venue!
Grace R
5.0
10/13/2024
Would first like to thank Leanne and the staff for hosting our wedding, couldn't have gone any more perfect. The package deals at Summit House is great for its value and more importantly, the food is excellent and many variations were offered. Our wedding did not interfere with the other guests at the restaurant as they were able to divide all the spaces including the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception hall areas. Our wedding was relatively on the smaller side with 88 guests and the reception hall had more than enough space to hold that many guests comfortably. Parking is plentiful and on the day of your wedding, they offer valet parking which makes it much easier for our guests. We also had an in & out truck which fit comfortably so there's that possibility as well! If we were to go back, we would make the same decision to go with Summit House again!
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Cassie F
5.0
7/06/2024
Summit House was AMAZING for our wedding in every way shape and form. Amazing location with amazing views, amazing food, amazing staff, and amazing décor.
LeeAnn made the whole process very smooth and stress free, from the initial tour, to our details and tasting. She and her staff always responded to our (numerous) questions in a timely manner and were very understanding of our requests. Day-of the staff blew us out of the water in how attentive they were to us and doing everything they could to make our day perfect. The food was just as fantastic, and no guest left disappointed. Our photos also turned out amazing thanks to how picturesque every angle of the venue is, and decorating was a breeze as Summit House is picturesque and requires very little to enhance it.
My new husband and I both agree that choosing Summit House as the venue for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made in our planning. We’re both greatly looking forward to celebrating our 1-year anniversary here, and can’t wait to have more risotto. (We can’t recommend it highly enough).
Regina A
5.0
5/29/2024
Summit House was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to host our ceremony and reception here.
1) The ceremony was hosted in the park/gazebo area. We love that seating was amphitheater style, so that there's no bad seat in the house. It's also Perfect for those who want to have an indoor/outdoor venue. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside, while our reception was inside. You also get an amazing scenic view! The venue is already beautiful, but it's also a great foundation if you want to elevate the space.
3) The food was delicious! Food was super important to us. And we were reassured at our tasting just how good the food was and would be enjoyed by our guests. It was honestly so hard to choose and narrow down our selection, but love that every table got the creamed corn and bread. But the prime rib is an absolute must. We went with the barramundi for our fish option, and the burrata pesto for the vegetarian. But everything from the drinks, the appetizers, and the main meal were enjoyed! We had so many guests tell us their favorites throughout the night.
4) The bridal suite was very spacious and we were able to fit the groom and groomsmen's portable coat rack in there. They also have a little fridge in there, as well. The only downside i would say is there is only a bridal suite, so my husband had to get ready in the restroom.
5) We had the pleasure of working with LeeAnn leading up to the wedding to get all our details organized. And the day of we worked with Eddy who was so thoughtful and checked in on us to make sure we had champagne, appetizers, and our meals served on time! I've worked in the hospitality and dining industry, so outstanding customer service is a crucial and deeply appreciated component of any experience.
Hilda N
5.0
4/28/2024
Our wedding ceremony and reception were both at the Summit House. The ceremony was outside at the Gazebo and the reception was in the Grand Ballroom and Queen's Room. The entire day was a dream! LeeAnn and her whole team were incredible! All questions were clearly answered and any request was accommodated with a smile! The entire process with LeeAnn was so seamless and easy. Her team was well trained and service was wonderful. The entire day was so well organized. All of our guests loved their food and truly enjoyed the environment! Summit House made our day so special; it was a magical day!
Raymond Y
5.0
4/13/2024
We had our wedding reception at the beautiful Grand Summit Ballroom at the Summit House Restaurant. We looked into several different wedding venues during our initial search, but Summit House was by far the best venue for the following reasons:
1) The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Everything from the views from the hilltop, the amazing patio area and amphitheater, and the stunning ballroom. There is plenty of parking for all guests, even with concurrent dinner service at the main restaurant.
2) They provided many amazing food, drink, and decor options for our event. All the offerings were amazing and the pricing was laid out to us in a very clear-cut manner with no surprising, hidden fees or upcharges. Our food tasting experience with Mark (manager) was awesome; they provided meals in full portions and presentations that you would expect for the actual event. There was so much food leftover that they kindly packed everything to-go for us to enjoy later!
3) The entire staff were really kind and patient throughout the whole process. Everyone - from LeeAnn, Christina, and Mark who handled the event planning, to Cris, Eddie & the rest of the staff who handled the day-of scheduling and assistance, were incredibly helpful and nice. LeeAnn & Christina were communicative and patiently answered the (many) questions we had. During the reception, Cris & Eddie were awesome in making sure that extra tables were set up, that we were on schedule, and that we had an enjoyable experience throughout the night.
We highly recommend them! They helped tremendously in making our wedding reception an amazing experience for us and our friends/family.
Sandra C
5.0
9/22/2022
Having our wedding at the Summit House was truly a dream come true! They were the first venue that my husband and I went to go see and we knew from the start that the Summit House was special. We tried to go tour other venues but the peace that we felt at the Summit House was undeniable. Everyone loved the food, the gazebo, and the view! It’s such a beautiful place to have your wedding that it doesn’t need much to make it outstanding as it already is. LeeAnn was so helpful leading up to our wedding and we were so appreciative on how organized she is. The Summit House did have a different “Day of Coordinator” for the wedding, and they oversaw all the “behind the scenes”. If you want more 1-to-1 interactions, you might want to hire a wedding planner or an additional day of coordinator. Overall, our wedding day was perfect thanks to the Summit House!
Eric & Hailey L
5.0
7/29/2022
The Summit House gave us our dream wedding! Every aspect of the Summit House was beyond what we could have ever hoped for. The entire Summit House team was amazing from start to finish, but LeeAnn was truly the reason that we loved our special day. From the moment we stepped foot at the Summit House, we knew it was the perfect place for us. The location was beautiful, the views were spectacular, and their entire system was turn-key. We did not do the Everything But The Ring Package, but we still felt like everything was so streamlined. Every time we spoke with LeeAnn, all of our fears would go away because we knew that we were in good hands. The entire staff was professional, knowledgable, and truly amazing. Our wedding went off without a hitch, and that was entirely because of the Summit House. There is truly not enough good things that we can say. If you are thinking about getting married at the Summit House, don’t look any further. We promise that you won’t regret it!
Shannon G
1.0
6/24/2022
I paid for the reception for my son and daughter-in-law. The Summit House states you do not need a wedding coordinator since they have Lee Ann. Lee Ann and her assistant leaves at 6 pm. So if your wedding is at 6pm, you do not have any wedding or reception coordination. If you want a coordinated wedding and reception, do not go to The Summit House since they have an inexperienced staff who is also endorsed to be your coordinator and do not have enough staff to serve your guests. The bride, groom and wedding party had to leave the reception to set up the wedding favors to be given to the guests that were supposed to be set up by Lee Ann and her staff. Lee Ann’s staff stated they ran out to assist but this was untrue. They had two staff people serving 100 guests which was not enough. The cake was supposed to be cut during the first dance but the cake was left uncut in the kitchen for over an hour while the staff cleaned up. People started leaving so I had to request the Summit House staff to cut the cake or I am not sure it would have ever been cut. Approximately a quarter of the guests received a piece of cake. When I asked where Lee Ann was, I was told she left at 6pm. I certainly did not know that we were not going to have a coordinator present during the reception. This is something I want everyone to know who is thinking about using this venue to know. The Summit House and Lee Ann blames your guests as a reason for their failure to deliver on their contractual obligations such as cake cutting, putting out wedding favors, etc. What you get is no coordination, and for a wedding, coordination is necessary. One final thing is that we had a $700 credit left on the bar. We were told that we were not getting it refunded. We were told one of the male servers was in charge and we let him know we were not happy with several things especially now with the bar not being refunded. He got the manager. The manager told my husband and I that we could call Lee Ann and give her our “side”. It was such poor customer service. Everything I see from the Summit House is poor customer service. My recommendation is when you spend this kind of money is to go somewhere else since you will be very disappointed in both the Summit House and Lee Ann.
Ricky P
5.0
6/27/2021
Impeccable service. I think we couldn’t have chosen a better location. The flow of the whole wedding from start to finish (ceremony to cocktail to reception) was amazing. The staff took really good care of us and just as importantly our guests. They did a great job trying to keep us on our timeline and I think it worked out great.
Carrie M
5.0
11/22/2019
Spectacular
We were so impressed with the beauty of this venue combined with the professionalism of the staff and the quality of the yummy food. Our guests raved about the food and the views as well as how nice and comfortable the ballroom is. We received a lot of advanced help from Lee Ann and Tiffany to make the wedding day stress free. The staff took care of all the details so that we could really enjoy and be fully present at our daughter’s wedding. We would recommend booking your wedding or event here, it is exceptional !!
Stella M
5.0
1/26/2019
After looking into multiple wedding venues we decided upon Summit House Restaurant for the following reasons:
1) Close to home. We didn't want distance or driving to our wedding to be a pain in the butt for people. And Summit House was perfect in that most of our guests were from Orange County or LA.
2) Beautiful venue with outdoor ceremony & indoor reception. I loved their ceremony site with the gazebo & how guests would be sitting up on hill so they can witness our ceremony without any obstruction. Plus I wanted the reception to be inside due to weather concerns.
3) Reasonable Price. Honestly weddings are expensive but Summit House had very competitive pricing and was very reasonable.
4) Good food. Both my husband and I are foodies. Therefore, we did not want the food to suck... and the food at Summit House was amazing! On the day of our wedding the food tasted better than it did at our tasting. We were both very impressed.
5) Plenty of parking. Summit House has complimentary valet & self parking.
My husband & I got married at the Summit House this past weekend, 1.19.19. Honestly, it was the best decision we ever made. So glad we went with them and not another place!
Once we booked Summit House. Planning our wedding was like a breeze. LeeAnn and Mark answered all my questions regarding our wedding via email. They were quick to answer even the minor questions I had. Paying for venue was easy as well & they take CREDIT CARD!!! Score with the mileage points!!! Plus the tasting is an awesome experience for the family. It was like a meal with full plating of the dishes! Our families all enjoyed the experience!
Honestly, if you have your wedding at Summit House you do not need a wedding coordinator... unless you are REALLY bad at planning OR you dont want to plan. I am a planner & I planned everything from the day we got engaged up to our wedding day. But Summit House executed everything I wanted for my wedding on the day of since I personally wasn't able to.
LeeAnn & Cristina made sure everything was set up the way I wanted on the day of while I was getting my hair & makeup done in their bridal suite.
Mayra helped us with our wedding ceremony walk thru during rehearsal and on the day of. She made sure the ceremony flowed smoothly.
Cristina made sure reception went as planned & made sure to feed us! :)
Sam stayed thru out our reception and made sure everything ended nicely.
There were so many people at Summit House who made sure that our wedding went well. For that they were wonderful! I knew on the day of that I can just let go and let them handle it!
I most definitely recommend Summit House for your wedding venue! If you are contemplating... JUST DO IT! You won't be disappointed.
Cindy P
5.0
9/25/2018
Got married in September 2018 and was blown away by the Summit House (ceremony & reception). All of my guests said how beautiful the venue was and how great the food was. The wedding packages are reasonable and the Summit House is very accommodating when it comes to working with you. I functioned as my own planner but they were so helpful throughout the entire process. I didn't have to worry and the wedding went so smoothly thanks to Mark and the whole team. As the bride I felt relieved that someone was there the entire wedding checking in with me and giving me food and drinks! Also, the bridal suite has maximum air conditioning for bridesmaids and the bride to cool off and refresh. They think of all the little things! I would recommend this venue 100% and cannot wait to eat there again.
Melissa N
5.0
9/25/2018
My husband and I honestly can't say enough about how absolutely perfect our wedding was because of the amazing staff at The Summit House, especially Mark Fleshner! While dating, my husband had taken me to the restaurant for a special occasion so it already had a very special place in our hearts. We happened to see a wedding there on our date so when we got engaged it was one of the first venues we thought of. Our wedding menu was SO important to us and we'd never had better prime rib than at The Summit House so it was a MUST! And man did their chef deliver - We still hear our wedding guests to this day tell us it was the BEST wedding buffet they've ever had. Mark hosted our tasting and even that was such a thoughtful and enjoyable experience for our families to come together. The setting is beautiful and what I loved was that you don’t need to decorate hardly at all because the ballroom is already breathtaking and the view is unbelievable. You can't find a more gorgeous or reasonably priced venue, but on top of it all, we were so thankful to work with Mark. You can tell The Summit House has their weddings down to a science with schedules and timing - The evening ran so smoothly. My husband and I are two of the most low-key people and Mark was the most organized and efficient event coordinator ever. We felt so taken care of and honestly, we felt like he became a great friend over the year of planning! He responded promptly to any and every question we asked and he didn’t make us feel embarrassed when we asked what we felt were really silly questions. We had a couple of very different requests and Mark was more than accommodating to make our day perfect. We’ve been to quite a few weddings and typically I hear from friends that things went wrong at their wedding, but honestly The Summit House made sure nothing went wrong! Everything was easy and everything we could have imagined! In the chaos of cleaning up, we accidentally left some of our family photos behind and Mark even made sure they made their way home. My husband and I have been together for over 11 years so this day was very special to us and our families. We were so blessed to have The Summit House create the most memorable day of our lives. We will definitely come every year for our anniversary and remember that magical day! We can't say thank you enough!
Siobhan T
5.0
5/23/2018
We cannot say enough good things about the Summit House. We would need to write a four page paper to express how happy we are with how the wedding turned out. The staff is exceptional. The location is breathtaking. The price is quite reasonable for Southern California. The food is unmatched compared to any wedding we’ve been to. Our guests, friends and family complimented us on picking such a great venue. The event manager, and staff are truly professional and helped to facilitate a memorable event. We highly highly highly recommend that you check out the Summit House if you are considering having a wedding in the OC. Thank you for everything! (Travis and Siobhan)
Stephanie B
5.0
12/05/2017
I can't even imagine getting married anywhere else. I got TONS of comments on the impeccable first class service. AMAZING food - seriously, THE BEST FOOD EVER. Beautiful inside and out. Incredible staff. A classic restaurant/venue in a beautiful city. Definitely check it out!
Margo C
5.0
11/15/2017
My family and I have come here for many special occasions since I was in middle school and my first time coming for dinner I told my mom that I wanted to get married there. Flash forward many years later and my dream came true! Summit House was the very first place we toured for a venue and booked it on the spot. I was already familiar with it, but the staff were awesome and my fiancé fell in love with the venue immediately. There isn't anywhere else in So Cal that you can get such service and and amazing locale! They were great about keeping in contact with me in the year that passed between booking and the big day. They made our food tasting a wonderful memory for my family and the rehearsal was stunning. They made sure all of our wedding party had cold drinks and were walked through everything. The morning/afternoon of my wedding day was honestly one of the most STRESS FREE days of my entire life. Marco was my wedding fairy god-father. He has this easy way about him that makes him the one you gravitate towards. He brought my bridesmaids, mom and I a cart of coffee, champagne, and juices for the morning getting ready. He had a light lunch prepared for us in the afternoon and did the same for the groomsmen and groom. He was there every step of the way even when there were little glitches with other vendors he took care of them seamlessly. He carried my train all the way up a hill so we could get fantastic pictures! He made sure we ate and enjoyed our wonderful meals before getting up and talking to people. He was there to calm me down when I walked out of the bridal suite and saw my Dad for the first time. He is the 'bride whisperer' and is one of the nicest men I've ever met -- as is the ENTIRE staff that worked tirelessly to make sure our wedding days and the wedding days of so many others go perfectly. Every person I interacted with was so kind and helpful and they all deserve credit for making our day perfect. My guests still can't stop talking about how fun it was and how delicious the food was! It was the best day of my life in no small part to the Summit House. THANK YOU
Nicole V
5.0
8/18/2017
We had our dream wedding at the Summit House. Wonderful Carmen and her team were conscious of every moment and kept our schedule on track. So thankful that my husband and I didn't have to think of what we were supposed to do next. Our wedding was the second wedding we had either been to, so everything was pretty new to us, but the Summit House staff made it all look flawless.
The venue itself is magical. It is at the top of a hill with a great view of OC and even LA on a clear day. Inside, the many windows surrounding it make it seem more open than it already is. There is also updated carpeting, a beautiful dance-floor, and draped ceilings. Our guests loved the fact that they could utilize both the inside or the outside. It was lovely. The bridal room in which I hid out in before the grand entrance was also so lovely with couches and mirrors and plenty of room, not to mention a password safe door.
Lastly, the food was phenomenal. Our food-tasting day was one of the best ever haha. It was actually so hard to choose our menu because everything tastes so delicious. Many of our guests absolutely loved the dinner, which does not surprise me.
Overall, we are both so so happy we went with the Summit House. The staff, the beauty of the venue, and the food were top notch.
Jimmy C
5.0
7/04/2017
We found Summit House by eating there after we had just been engaged with my now wife. We were sitting there thinking the Prime Rib was absolutely amazing and the view was stunning. We thought, "This is everything we wanted in a wedding venue, good food and a beautiful location. We wondered if they were also a wedding venue."
Little did we know, Summit House was one of the most popular wedding venues in the area. I've since hiring Summit House, known so many people who have been to a wedding there or had their wedding there. I've vetted all the nearby venues and none could compare to Summit House. They give you the venue space for the entire day and were always there for you from the initial planning to our final wedding day. I am so glad to have had Mark and his team to work with on our wedding day. On the day of our tasting, they gave us so much food and every dish was absolutely delicious. If food is the most important highlight of your wedding day, Summit House is the perfect fit.
Special shout out to Marco, the maître d', for being there on our wedding day. This man deserves a raise! He was there from the beginning and making sure we were properly hydrated throughout our photo-shoot and making sure our photographer could get the shots we needed. Marco is incredible, really went above and beyond, I could not have thanked him enough. He made sure everything went as planned and also helped take care of the little changes that came up on the day of.
Katcyn Y
5.0
6/28/2017
Now I know why this place has such a high rating. My husband and I fell in love with this venue immediately. We got married on the evening of Saturday, May 2017. Even though Carmen is no longer with Summit House, Mark and Marco and their team did everything beyond our expectations to make sure our wedding was every bit amazing as it was. Marco was there every step of the way making sure we were hydrated and fed. Our family and friends loved the venue and were overjoyed with how much fun it was. We heard nothing, but positive feedback. They were so accommodating for allowing us to have a Chinese tea pouring ceremony a few hours before our traditional ceremony. The Summit House has all their weekends booked for weddings and events for a reason. They're great at what they do and it really shows. Our guests loved the buffet since they got to choose what they wanted to eat and could go back for prime rib seconds. Everyone loved loved loved the risotto and cream corn. People were raving about the appetizer as well. There's nothing I would change about our wedding. Great food, beautiful venue, and hands down the best service I've ever received.
Vendor response 06/29/2017
Thank you so much for the kind words Garris. It was a pleasure to help make Katcyn's and ...
your wedding day everything you wanted it to be. Make sure you both come visit us for dinner soon. ~Mark
Nancy A
5.0
6/21/2017
Absolutely amazing! Carmen, Mark and Marcos go above and beyond to make sure you get get the wedding of your dreams!! My family and guests are still talking about the wedding and the great service we received!
Vendor response 06/29/2017
Thank you so much. I love to hear that people are still talking about the wedding months ...
after. I'm glad we were able to make that day so special for you, your family and all your guests.~Mark
Knottie1468682913
5.0
7/16/2016
Summit House was THE PERFECT venue for my daughter's wedding. Carmen, Marco and the rest of the staff at Summit House are unbelievably helpful, professional, and courteous. The food and service there are without peer. The guests are still talking about the beautiful venue and how great the food was. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for the perfect place to begin a marriage!
megan r
5.0
11/25/2015
We just got back from our honeymoon and my husband and I are STILL talking about how PERFECT everything was for our wedding two weeks ago at the Summit House. His direct quote -- "anyone who doesn't have their wedding at the Summit House is an idiot". I have to say I agree.
From the get-go, Carmen and her staff were amazing. I was a terrible bride-to-be and didn't enjoy the planning process at all which made me a bit of a procrastinator. But Carmen made it so easy and was so flexible/accommodating with what I wanted to do from flowers to vendor set-up to timing of everything. We had both the ceremony and reception at the Summit House and it was almost as if Carmen makes magic happen to make sure her couples are happy (I even asked to switch the linens two days before and she made it happen).
Food at the reception was very important to both my husband and I. After all, you're spending thousands of dollars on a party so the food better taste good! This is why a restaurant was at the top of our list for a venue and the Summit House did not disappoint. The tasting was incredible and was the first indication of the service we would see on the day of the wedding.
The actual wedding and reception could not have gone smoother. The team at the Summit House knows how to put together a seamless event and my whole family was blown away by the ease at which the staff put them and the level of service they showed. They provided my vendors with refreshments during install and worked closely with them to make sure they had what they needed. Upon my arrival to the bridal suite, we were provided with champagne and a small snack tray and were continuously asked what we needed. You could have asked for anything in the world and Marco and Carmen would figure out a way to get it!
After the ceremony and throughout the reception is when my mind was blown with the level of service provided. The wedding party/family was followed around with appetizers and drinks during photos. If I looked sideways about where to put my bouquet, a banquet server (or Marco himself) was there to take it out of my hands so I could take a sip of champagne or get a bite to eat. Even throughout the dinner service, they catered to anything my husband or I needed, and made sure we had time to actually enjoy the delicious food!
I can't say enough good things about our experience at the Summit House. It's a beautiful venue with incredible food and mind-blowing service (thank you Carmen and Marco!). My advice to brides/grooms planning an Orange County wedding is to make the Summit House your first and final stop. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Carrie H
5.0
8/31/2015
I got married on August 14th and it was LITERALLY the best night of my life! I had heard that the Summit House would fulfill all my needs the day of the wedding, but they far EXCEEDED them! I brought my personal touches in bins and all of it was displayed properly and beautifully within two hours. Carmen answered all my questions via email within an hour of asking them. And was flexible as to how in control I wanted to be. And Marco? Marco was the name of the evening. He is like having a second brain. Every time we were wondering how something happened we would look at each other and say "Marco! Of course." I thought I was a pretty organized bride, but he thought of things even before I did! If I was parched, he had a bottled water with a straw (as not to mess up my makeup). When my dress was dragging in the grass, he held it! When I couldn't find my stuff to put in the getaway car, it was because he had already gathered them and put them inside. He was sooo sweet, and totally made the day move with ease so that we got to do everything on our list and our guests were enjoying their evening. I cannot recommend Summit House with their awesome staff, food, views and organization enough. I give them 10 stars with smiles, hugs and confetti ;-)
Naomi C
5.0
10/10/2014
When we first went to see Summit House Restaurant as a potential venue for our reception, I fell in love with the cute restaurant front, grand ballroom in the back, and lovely view instantly! As it is a very popular wedding venue, our initial preferred date was unavailable and we even considered switching the wedding day from a Saturday to a Sunday just so that we could have it here. Fortunately, things worked out and we ended up picking a later wedding date (but we booked it a year in advance!).
I had such a great experience working with Carmen, the restaurant wedding coordinator. She was super friendly, laid back, and always available by phone or email if we had any questions. We were able to pick and choose a reception package based on our needs, and they were more than willing to be flexible with customizing our preferences.
For the dinner reception, we went with the buffet option. We were able to go in for a food tasting and menu sampling/selection, and they absolutely spoiled us with MULTIPLE salads, side dishes, entrees (prime rib, various chickens, various fish with different toppings), bread, and even wine. It was so much fun!
On the day of the wedding, we were pleasantly surprised by the AMAZING, above-and-beyond service that the restaurant staff gave us and the guests. The wedding party was pampered in the bridal room with an assortment of snacks, drinks, champagne before the reception, as well as while we were outside taking photos with our photographer. The staff constantly made sure that we were well-hydrated and well-fed, knowing that we would be busy throughout the day.
Our guests loved everything about the reception. They enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour, as well as our hand-picked strawberry lemonade (they let us exchange the fruit punch for the lemonade, AND we were able to pick our own recipe as well). And boy, did they LOVE the food. We were able to pick 3 entrees (we picked the default prime rib, a chicken, and a fish, and even had a few portions of the vegetarian entree set aside for our vegetarian friends/family without extra cost), which gave the guests plenty to choose from. While it is an unlimited buffet, the only caveat was that the food was removed by a certain time- so make sure your guests get plenty of food before then.
Overall, my husband and I had a fantastic experience with Summit House, and would choose it all over again if we could! We're going to miss working with Carmen- she's truly awesome :)
Taylor P
5.0
8/13/2014
We can't say enough good things about The Summit House and their staff. They went above and beyond anything we could have ever asked for and made our day absolutely perfect. From the beginning we were working with Carmen who helped us with the planning process and she made everything so easy on us. On the day of the wedding Marco and the rest of the staff took over. They were so attentive to any of our needs and made sure we had a perfect day. When we were taking pictures with the wedding party, Marco and the staff came over to where we were to offer us all drinks and appetizers which was so thoughtful. The food was fantastic as it always is, the view was beautiful and the ballroom was gorgeous. We are still receiving complements from our wedding guests about the phenomenal service. We couldn't have been happier.
Connie E
5.0
6/25/2014
This venue was absolutely gorgeous. Carmen and Marco were always there to reassure us our wedding day would go smoothly. Pros: the food (prime rib!) location (fullerton close to Brea mall), private (only one banquet room), beautiful ceilings, great service. Cons: pricy but this place is a prime rib house! Another con was availabilty, the venue only has one banquet room therefore hard to pick find an open weekend. We got married on a Friday with no regrets. Marco and his banquet crew ensured myself and the wedding party were fed, had drinks, and took very good care of us throughout the actual wedding day. I have friends and family who were amazed at this venue and how gorgeous it was all set-up. Highly recommend this venue.
Jen C
5.0
10/08/2013
We cannot say enough good things about The Summit House! In fact, we are still hearing from our friends and family how attentive, professional, and happy the staff was at our event, how amazing the food was, and how beautiful the location was. It felt like they read our minds! We would think of something we wanted, turn around, and someone was there to see if they could get it for you. The important thing to us was that not only were they completely attentive to the Bride, Groom and all our parents but to each one of our 150 guests! We worked with Carmen up until the wedding, and Marco took over the day of. They were phenomenal!! Actually, every member of their staff was great. Every detail was thought of, every email was responded to, not a single things was out of place! I can’t even write a review glowing enough to tell how happy we were with this venue. The view is beautiful; the ballroom is gorgeous with floor to ceiling windows. We were the only wedding on the property at the time so we didn't feel like we were competing.
I highly, highly recommend them!!
Adam M
5.0
7/12/2012
There isn't much my review can tell you that you wouldn't immediately notice by visiting Summit House yourself. You can hold the reception, the ceremony, or both at this beautiful location. We chose both. The ceremony takes place under a gazebo in a park behind Summit House. There are a lot of naturally growing flowers, which complimented our own flower choices. The reception takes place in the grand ballroom. The food is catered by Summit House, which is great because their food is fantastic. The service is excellent....we decided to do several things ourselves for the wedding (such as floral arrangements) and when we brought them Summit House took them and put them on tables for us (same with table tents for peoples' names). A top notch location with beautiful scenery, great food, and excellent service. If there is one downside it would be this: you are only allowed to have the venue for 5 and a half hours (we started at 4pm, and therefore must end at 9:30pm). But this isn't really that terrible of a downside, but it did affect how much dancing we were able to have at the wedding.
Brittney B
5.0
4/21/2012
The Summit House was wonderful. They provided excellent wedding planning consultations and pulled off a flawless reception.
Jennifer P
5.0
8/10/2011
Not only is it a great setting for a garden wedding, there is a huge gazebo for the ceremony and a pretty big ballroom.
Staff is very very nice and super accomodating. :) Made it very memorable.
Suzie L
5.0
6/16/2011
The Summit House was the perfect venue. Everything was taken care of for us which left us nothing to worry about other than getting down the asle. They catered to our every need and we cannot wait to go back.
Josah R
5.0
6/14/2011
I absolutely love Summit House and the whole team. Carmen K. and Marco , the event coordinators, were exceptional. Carmen was very professional,thorough and efficient. Marco was there the day of the wedding, very accomodating, attentive...totally made us feel like we were king/queen the whole day. Guests enjoyed cocktail hours outside. The view was spectacular for both day/night. The place was perfect for 230 guests. I totally loved everything about the venue. It was indeed MY PERFECT wedding! =)
Amy J
5.0
6/06/2011
They truely catered to our every need. They always had food and drinks waiting for us while we were taking pictures and while we were waiting for our guests to arrive. They were organized, friendly and made it a stress free day. They took care of all the vendors and set everything up exactly how I had asked them too. The food is amazing, the grounds are beautiful and they took care of everything so we could enjoy the night!!!
Natalie T
5.0
6/03/2011
The Summit House was the best find of my entire wedding location hunt for the price! It is not as expensive as other sites with similar offers, and it stands out above the rest. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and not pushy. They treated us like kings and queens throughout the entire process. The food is absolutely delicious and is very impressive. Matching in elegance is the location with valet parking, and an outstanding view day or night. All your dreams will come true at the Summit House!
allie b
5.0
4/05/2011
The Summit House is an outstanding venue. Not only is the setting beautiful, the staff and service is perfection. I did not have to worry about anything because they were all so on top of it. Carmen, the wedding coordinator is exceptional and Marco is your go-to-guy! I could not imagine getting married anywhere else. It was truly unbelievable and my guests are still talking about the food, service and stunning setting!
Krista O
5.0
2/23/2011
Our reception at the Summit House restaurant was stunning! The service provided was incredible... as the bride, I did not worry about one thing! The setting is gorgeous and the room is beautiful! I would recommend this site to anyone who doesn't want to have to worry about their reception... and just wants to enjoy the joy of being the bride!
Serena L
5.0
2/21/2011
We could not be happier with our decision to having our wedding at the Summit House. The staff was incredible. They are truly professional in every way. We only had three total meeting with the facility (one initial meeting to see the site, one tasting meeting and one meeting to give them final head counts and drop off all of the wedding day stuff(favors, programs, picture, etc)) and they were able to pull off our wedding without any problems at all. To cap off the beautiful facilities, great food and excellent service, the Summit House assign two-three people to solely care for the bride and groom. They were with us every step of the way. After our ceremony, we took photos while the guests enjoyed the cocktail hour. During our photo session, there was always a staff member following us with food and drinks! Incredible. We would recommend the Summit House to anyone looking to have a great wedding experience!
vania l
5.0
1/01/2011
The Summit House is a dream location for an outdoor ceremony and a ballroom reception. And of course the food is A+. All the food came out on time, hot and delicious. Their beverages were amazing as well. Their service was exceptional, Marco the banquet manager and his team of servers treated us like King and Queen. Our guest enjoyed the night city view after the dinner. Everything was perfect.
Jackie B
5.0
1/01/2011
The only way to describe our lasting impression of the Summit House as our reception venue is...simply breathtaking. We had surveyed a good number of venues in the Orange County area prior to coming to our final decision, including the Nixon Library (which don’t get me wrong was very beautiful), but we chose the Summit House and would make that decision repeatedly if we had to.
Where to start…there was the panoramic view with the setting sun that gave way to twinkling lights below and far out. Then the Summit House grounds itself is truly scenic with plenty of picturesque backdrops for all kinds of creative photography that will lend itself to timeless memories. The fountain outside the ballroom with the wrap around patio was perfect for cocktail hour and with an open bar, we were receiving compliments the entire night, and several weeks after from our guests. The ballroom itself was spectacular, tables set perfectly and the lighting made the place glow and radiate in a way you’d have to experience to believe. The food was without question excellent…prime rib is their signature dish with little surprise, however, don’t discount the other star on the menu, john dory fish received many praises from our guests, including many who normally “dislike” fish. Finally, the icing on the cake was the service at the Summit House. From the initial meeting in the early stages of our planning, through the evening of our reception, there was no question they value the customer’s happiness above all else. No request seemed too out of question and having the wait staff follow us around with food, drink and catering to any need we had felt as close as it can get to being royalty. The Summit staff of Carmen, Marco and the rest of the crew deserve a tremendous amount of accolade for their service and commitment to our enjoyment of the evening. You simply cannot go wrong with the Summit for your reception; it was the perfect way to end our great day and you can have great confidence that it likely will be perfect for you as well.
Elyse W
5.0
12/03/2010
The food at Summit House is delicious! There's something for everyone and, of course, there's the signature creamed corn.
We had our wedding reception here and the service was amazing! The staff (especially Carmen and Marco) are helpful and organized; be prepared to be treated like a king and queen. They were attentive to everyone's need (i.e. highchairs, drink refills, more appetizers,...); when things didn't go as planned (like the laptop for the slideshow accidentally being left at the hotel down the street), they rolled with the punches and kept our guests well entertained. Also, we expected rain that evening, so they had the cocktail hour table set up inside and outside (with heaters) to accommodate whatever weather came our way and keep everyone comfortable.
The view is beautiful as well; we couldn't have picked a better venue!
Natalie P
5.0
11/01/2010
The staff at the Summit House was outstanding! I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so attentive to the needs of the wedding party and the guests. I never had to worry about anything or ask for anything because it was already taken care of. Carmen and Marco are fabulous and make sure everything is perfect.
Kristin L
5.0
10/27/2010
My experience at the Summit House Restaurant was EXCELLENT!! Carmen and Marco were the best of the best and I did not have to worry about one single thing at my wedding. Everything was beautifully put together and ALL of the staff was extremely professional and went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. I would recommend the Summit House to anybody who wants a beautiful, classy, professional wedding!!! =))
Amanda D
4.0
9/12/2010
Great venue, great food-received many compliments on it ...and who compliments wedding food. Marco is amazing. I wished Carmen would have been there for the wedding- some other lady who I never met was and I had spent so much time w/ Carmen. But the venue itself was great- the place is beautiful enough on its own and doesn't need lavish decorating. One bummer- they wanted money from my parents at the end of the night for additional plates of food. Bad timing- to ask in the midst of the celebrations. Plus we can't figure out how they got their numbers- there is no way possible we had that many guests!
Ashley Y
5.0
8/26/2010
We had our wedding at The Summit House in April for 2010. Everything the day of the wedding was so perfect. Their was a waiter assigned just to our wedding party and most importantly me. He was always there: getting us water, food, and champagne. Such great service. After the wedding was all over, they made sure all of the wedding stuff was in someones car going home to us. They really do think of everything.
Amanda T
5.0
8/09/2010
Loved the venue, loved the staff - it was perfect!
Jean C
5.0
6/28/2010
the food was excellent, the staff was helpful! a beautiful place to hold a wedding ceremony in their courtyard!
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