I admit I'm a snob when it comes to dining out. Ideally, it will be either an extremely upscale meal that I would never bother to prepare at home, or ethnic food (which, come to think of it, I wouldn't make at home simply because I don't know how to!). And either way it needs to consist of "real" food, mostly fruits and vegetables, nothing processed. Landmark grill is a sort of café/borderline greasy spoon spot (though it does have Greek roots!), so definitely the sort of place I wouldn't actively seek out. However, I am making an effort to be less domineering about restaurant selection, and found myself here for breakfast last Sunday.
I know this is silly, but the sign, first, is just incredibly incongruous with the rest of the eatery. I mildly hate it, but whatever. Their interior is on the small to medium side, consisting of a few four tops, booths along the walls, and maybe 5 or 6 seats at the bar. There are also tables available outside, so that's cool for nice weather.
We were seated at a booth, and the booths themselves seem too elevated, so that you are forced to hunch over the table or else feel like you're reaching ten feet down to fork your food. I'm short, so it was an odd sensation.
There are quite a few options on the menu, though they are mostly all variations on common café-style breakfast and lunch entrees. Of note were a few that included lamb, and six eggs benedict varieties. For lunch, it was all sandwiches, burgers, and salads.
I ordered The Palmerosa Omelet, which consisted of chicken, tomato, bacon, spinach, jalapeños, and feta, with hash browns and pancakes (or toast) on the side. I was pleasantly surprised as the omelet was large, not too greasy, and spicy! The best part was the melty, creamy feta cheese. I requested extra crispy hash browns, which was a good move, and I enjoyed them more than I usually do. I don't think they salt anything, but happily there is salt along with ketchup and hot sauce on the tables, so make good use of 'em! The pancake was fine. I appreciated the crispy exterior, but the interior was not as fluffy or melt-in-your mouth as I like, and the maple syrup wasn't real. It also would have been improved by a side of fresh butter rather than prepackaged pats.
My husband had The Country Greek, consisting of layers of hash browns, American and Swiss cheese, country fried steak, eggs, and white gravy. As a whole, it is a bit much, but the smidge of steak I tried was fine, if unexceptional. He had coffee too, and said it was better than a lot of other diners in the area, but not spectacular (not that anyone should expect that here).
Leo was our server, and he was excellent! Super friendly and upbeat, checked back on us plenty, and between himself and another server they kept our waters and coffee filled perfectly. Food was served super quick and piping hot. All the staff were really great, and they get a big fat A+.
So in the end, while this is not my particular cup of tea, for what it is, it's a fine spot. The majority of our dishes felt freshly-prepared, and for those who enjoy this style of food, I think you will be pleased. Prices are right at an average of $10 a plate. I probably would have gone with three stars, but bumping it up to 4 due to superior customer service. read more