5 stars for the food... 3 for the ambiance and service. This place is fairly new, and I hope the quality of the food keeps it in business - it was pretty quiet at dinner on a Monday night. Upside - no wait for a table!
Very unique cocktail and food menu - made for a difficult choice. I started with the strawberry lemonade cocktail, and my husband had the Everest. Both were fantastic. For food we tried the street corn salad (with popcorn!!!), bbq pork belly with mac n' cheese, and the farro risotto. WOW!! We loved every bite. Upscale comfort food at its best.
Overall, the ambiance seemed caught in an identity crisis - the decor has sort of a retro-modern farmhouse quirkiness, which doesn't seem to match the refined caliber (and price) of the food. The restaurant is small, and has the potential for an intimate, cool vibe, but it didn't really deliver on this visit. My biggest gripe would be the uncomfortable metal chairs - they were cold on my legs and looked like they belonged in a 50's diner. I'd expect something a little more comfortable and high-end considering the overall quality of the cuisine. A few small cosmetic tweaks could help The Summit Room deliver the full dining experience you'd expect from this type of place.