About Summer Camp
Despite the business being identified as 'Summer Camp', the customer reviews provided are for a restaurant/bar, not a children's summer camp or entertainment venue. Therefore, the insights are geared towards families looking for a dining experience. This spot is primarily worth visiting for its highly-praised smash burgers, often described as 'excellent' or 'the bomb', and a range of interesting cocktails like the jalapeño hibiscus margarita. It offers a 'cute new spot with a great outdoor vibe' and is notable for being dog-friendly in its outdoor seating area. However, be prepared for potentially small portion sizes and an Old Fashioned cocktail that deviates from traditional recipes.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Casual meals with family, including those with well-behaved dogs for outdoor dining (Review 4).Adults and older teens who enjoy smash burgers, good cocktails, and a lively (or sometimes quiet) atmosphere.A quick meal if the place isn't crowded (Review 3).No specific activities or facilities for children mentioned in the reviews. More suited for families looking for a casual meal, potentially with older children or teens who appreciate burger/cocktail menus, rather than active entertainment for younger kids. The comment about 'kid size meal' refers to adult portion sizes, not actual children's meals.
Why families love it
- Smash burger consistently receives high praise: 'absolutely scrumptious' (Review 1), 'excellent!' (Review 2), 'the bomb' with 'super soft and different bread' (Review 4).
- Fries are noted for a 'perfect balance between crispy and soft' by one reviewer (Review 1).
- Onion rings are described as 'tasty and not over battered' (Review 1) and 'fire' (Review 4).
- Cocktails, particularly the 'jalapeño hibiscus margarita', are highlighted as 'good, very different refreshing' (Review 4) and generally 'amazing!' (Review 1).
- The 'Philly steak' and 'wings' are enjoyed (Review 2), and a 'Hoagie' is described as 'delicius' (Review 4).
- Features a 'cute new spot with a great outdoor vibe' (Review 2) and 'nice atmosphere' (Review 5).
Insider tips
- If dining with pets, utilize the outdoor seating (Review 4).
- Be aware that food portions can be small (Review 3).
- If you prefer a traditional Old Fashioned, inquire about its preparation or choose a different cocktail, as it's not made with sweetener (Review 5).
- If sensitive to salt, you might consider requesting less seasoning on your food (Review 5).
- The music selection inside might be unconventional or 'whack' (Review 1).
Good to know before you go
- If you are looking for large meal portions (Review 3).
- If you dislike overly salted food, as this has been reported (Review 5).
- If you expect a traditional, sweetened Old Fashioned cocktail (Review 5).
- If you are seeking entertainment or activities specifically designed for young children (no information mentioned).
- Music selection inside is described as 'whack' (Review 1).
- Crowds
- The venue can be quiet at times, described as 'not but a hand full of people there' leading to quick service (Review 3). No information about peak hours or typical crowd levels is provided.
- Value
- No specific pricing is mentioned in the reviews. However, the description of portions as 'very small, just enough to tease you, kind of like a kid size meal' (Review 3) suggests that some customers may find the value for money on food to be low, especially if they are accustomed to larger servings.
- Food
- The establishment serves its own food and cocktails. Dogs are explicitly allowed in the outdoor dining area for lunch (Review 4). No information regarding outside food or specific dietary policies (e.g., nut-free) is provided.
- Safety
- No safety features related to children's activities or play areas are mentioned, consistent with the venue being a restaurant/bar rather than a typical children's entertainment center.
What parents say
"Idk why this place isn't rated higher! Aside from the whack music selection inside, the food and cocktails were amazing! The BCS and smash burger were absolutely scrumptious. Fries had the perfect balance between crispy and soft. Onion rings were tasty and not over battered. Will definitely return!"
a year ago
"Cute new spot with a great outdoor vibe. Smashburger was excellent! Hubs loved the Philly steak and wings. Bread was yummy. Would have loved to see them spice up their fries, a little disappointing with seasoning. We will surely be back to try other options and the cocktails."
2 years ago
"The food was delicious. But the portions are very small, just enough to tease you, kind of like a kid size meal. lol. The server was nice. The place was quiet not but a hand full of people there. So we were served quickly."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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