I went to Summer House just to grab a casual lunch, and it went as follows:

Atmosphere: This is a very nice establishment with indoor and outdoor seating. Although, I recommend sitting outside to get the full "Lake Life" experience. You can choose between an upper deck and a lower patio outside. I sat on the upper deck, and it was nice to feel the light breeze, breathe the fresh air, and of course, take in the beautiful lake view. 5 out of 5.

Service: The service was wonderful. I unfortunately do not know the name of my server, but he was very friendly with a professional demeanor and appearance. He checked in enough to ensure I was taken care of without checking in so much that it was pestering. 5 out of 5.

Food: Finally, I'll address the food as that's what's center stage here. I started with the cheese curds appetizer. Other places where you get cheese curds often make them with mostly breading and a little cheese and/or have them drenched in grease. That wasn't the case here. I got a big portion (enough for 3-4 people to snack on) of large, creamy curds with crispy, light breading that weren't overly greasy. They came with chives and ranch, and the taste was amazing. As a Wisconsin native, I can say these are some of the best I've had, and they should leave a great impression of one of this state's staple food items on the out-of-towners in the area. Next, I had the "Walleye Hoagie," a hoagie with Walleye, slaw, and a side of fries. Mine had too much slaw, and it overpowered the walleye, leaving me feeling like I was eating slaw on bread. The edges of the walleye were crispy and added some crunch, which was nice, but still left me disappointed. The fries were reminiscent of McDonald's fries, so I only had a few. I was expecting to get bar fries, which also left me disappointed. My order of cheese curds, the Walleye Hoagie, and a Diet Pepsi came to $35 before the tip. In my opinion, it was a bit too expensive for the food you get, but if you consider that the service and atmosphere are so good and that this is in a tourist destination, it makes it a little more reasonable.

Conclusion: I think Summer House is a wonderful place to have a great time with family and friends. If I would have ordered a different entree, this very well could have been a 5-star experience. All in all, the view, service, and atmosphere really exemplify what summer in Wisconsin is all about: taking the time to enjoy the ones you love.