First look at Summer House on the Lake with new details of the Cookie Bar, Rosé Cart, and Weekend Brunch

Nov 21, 2023 in "Summer House on the Lake"

Construction walls down at Summer House on the Lake
Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2023 9:09am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction walls are down at Summer House on the Lake, the latest table service restaurant opening at Walt Disney World in December 2023.


 

Guests can now get a first look at the new California-inspired restaurant located on the West Side at Disney Springs.


Summer House on the Lake boasts three bars, an airy, natural light-filled dining room centered around a lush tree reaching toward a skylight, and greenery throughout.


Cookie Bar

At the entrance of the restaurant, guests will find the Cookie Bar, offering a variety of oversized cookies, bars, and sweet specials. Flavors include Sea Salt Chocolate Chip, Birthday Cake, Oatmeal Scotchie, Apple Oatmeal, Vegan Snickerdoodle, and 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 can also purchase a bottle of the restaurant's own private-label wine, Summer House Rosé, to take home with them.

Rosé Cart

The Rosé Cart will provide more than six rosé varieties by the glass or bottle, including the special Summer House Rosé. This wine is noted for its delicate, floral taste with hints of cherries and watermelon. The beverage menu also includes spritzes, summer cocktails (with non-alcoholic options), fresh juices, and a California-sourced wine list.

Cali-Mex Weekend Brunch

Summer House on the Lake’s West Coast-inspired menu will feature favorites and signature items exclusive to Disney Springs. Brunch will be served Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm, 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.

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TayoboyJan 08, 2024

Quick Cookie Bar Review: Made a stop over at the Cookie bar on 1/4, and from my very quick stop I was impressed. For a rather busy, end of the holiday season rush at Springs, we waited only a minute until we were able to choose our cookies, compared to the much longer line we saw at Gideon's. I ordered the Birthday Cake cookie and my girlfriend ordered the Double Chocolate Cloud and they were both really good, mine tasted like a larger Publix cookie (which isn't an insult at all), and hers was basically a big brownie. With the fast service and amazing tasting cookies, I highly recommend anyone give it a try when at Springs. Definitely makes me want to eat at the restaurant even more!

EricsBiscuitDec 18, 2023

Went here last night. For a first week experience it actually wasn’t too bad. You could tell they still have their sea legs but we were done in about an hour and 10 minutes. I had the chicken breast with mashed potatoes which was good. They seasoned it well and it was a large piece of chicken. The mashed potatoes however were absolutely stupendous. 10/10. We also tried the guacamole and chips, which was made fresh and very good, just had to add a little salt. They ran out of chocolate chip cookies, so I ordered a peanut butter cookie with ice cream on top. It was fantastic! Easily the best cookies at WDW. I look forward to eventually trying the chocolate chip. As for the prices, for a vacation destination, it is not bad. I certainly expect some adjustments to the menu after they see what’s popular and what’s not. They were also out of cheese puffs, corn bread, and steak tips I believe.

HakunamatataDec 14, 2023

Can you pm me your recommendations on zero proof cocktails. Im having to make the switch to zero proof bevs.

MichWolvDec 14, 2023

The look and the menu (including prices) are very similar to the location in Chicago. This adds to the list of Disney Springs restaurants that also have a Chicago location (Jaleo, Art Smith, Frontera, Boathouse , STK). I liked the atmosphere and food at Summer House in Chicago -- nothing spectacular, but good all around. The prime beef meatballs, carmelized brussels sprouts, and skirt steak will all very good. Fish and chips was fine, but not as good as the rest. Zero proof cocktails were also quite good. And the atmosphere is probably exactly what they are going for at Disney Springs.

HakunamatataDec 14, 2023

Will prolly eat there just to say I did but the interior and menu do nothing for me.

UNCgolfDec 14, 2023

The interior looks nice, and the entree prices don't seem crazy to me. Don't know that I'll ever eat there, though, with too many other places in DS I already like (and I don't go very often).

RoyWalleyDec 14, 2023

Thanks for the updates, appreciate it. Made my reservation for 12/22, can't wait to try it out.

wdwmagicDec 14, 2023

Here is a look at Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/summer-house-on-the-lake/gallery/14dec2023-summer-house-on-the-lake-dining-room,-food-and-drink.htm https://wdwmagic.twic.pics/ElementGalleryItems/dining/Fullsize/Summer-House-on-the-Lake_Full_54401.jpg?twic=v1&twic=v1/resize=2260x1510 More at https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/summer-house-on-the-lake/gallery/14dec2023-summer-house-on-the-lake-dining-room,-food-and-drink.htm

MisterPenguinDec 14, 2023

https://simplechinesefood.com/recipe/antarctic-krill-sandwich

LAKid53Dec 14, 2023

Since when do penguins eat sandwiches?

MisterPenguinDec 14, 2023

Nearly $30 for tacos? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll continue to eat at Earl of Sandwich. ;)

LAKid53Dec 14, 2023

Nearly $18 for a veggie burrito? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll continue to eat at Frontera.

DCBakerDec 13, 2023

Reservations at Summer House on the Lake are now open for December 14 and beyond via OpenTable. https://www.opentable.com/r/summer-house-on-the-lake-disney-springs-orlando