Visiting from Texas. Drove Ohio Route Six from Fremont to Cleveland this afternoon. Every search listed this joint as a top place to eat, so off I went. I was honestly surprised the place wasn't more crowded at 12:40ish. The ambiance, if I had to describe it, would be rustic-industrial? Exposed brick, wood floors, wood beams and some high ceilings. At the same time, kind of dimly lit....strikes me as a great date night location. I opted for the perch sandwich. Not from Ohio, know very little about the area, but my server told me the perch is caught and processed locally. So, I went local. The sandwich that came out was huge! I ended up taking some of the fish off the sandwich and eating it separately... just so it was manageable. Standalone, the fish was bland. Not sure what I expected...but adding the tartar sauce is a must here. That sauce was fantastic by the way...oh my gosh. The fries were perfectly beer battered... Perfectly crispy... These, by far, are my absolute favorite fry. And there are a ton of them, and I didn't complain! Polished off every single one. Service, on the other hand, was borderline, disappointing. I am a naturally outgoing, gregarious, chatty fellow. My server, was not. Did not give me the warm and fuzzies. Didn't seem like my server liked life much. Server didn't really pick up on cues, either. For example, I ended up walking my credit card to the bar to pay. Overall: great atmosphere and huge portion size would definitely have me retuning...but I'd hope to have a different server. read more

landmark Kitchen & Bar - Perch sandwich - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Stopped by for dinner with friends. Menu was diverse enough for everyone in our party. Appetizers were delicious especially the Brussel sprouts. I was expecting the perch wrap to be fried but it was still delicious. They had a beer tasting event reserving half of the dining room but our party was still able to be seated right away. The location appears to have additional seating outside overlooking the water but it was too cold to be outside. The location appeared to be upscale with a rustic look. I would definitely come back if I had the chance. read more

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Totally recommended. This was the only place opened on Sunday so we squeezed in right before they closed the kitchen on our way back from cedar point. Their seafood pasta was a total winner, and their fillet mignon was excellent too. They have a full bar with mixed drinks but I went with a glass of wine, good wine selection. We sat at the bar and service was excellent, our bartender was super nice. They have a lively atmosphere with TVs playing sports at the bar and lots of conversations going around on the tables. read more

Was in Sandusky for a trip and made a reservation at Landmark based on the good reviews and it did not disappoint. The place is large and hosts a great view of the water. There is tons of seating and the service was speedy and friendly. Our waitress was awesome and gave great recommendations to myself and friends. The mnu is fairly large and I appreciated that they offered a wide variety of menu items that included "fancier" type entrees like the pasta, chicken, and fish options as well as handheld options like wraps and burgers as well as salads. There is definitely something for everyone as well as lots of shareables and sides to choose from. All the food was absolutely delish with the brussell sprouts being a fan favorite. They were even able to split the tuscan chicken entree onto two plates equally which was so awesome and avoided any mess of sharing across plates. All the drinks were also fabulous and offered a great variety to choose from. Everything had great flavor and was cooked very well. This place is gorgeous, and the prices are good for the high quality and portion sizes. Definitely stop in if you are in Sandusky and need a place to get some good food. I definitely recommend the Brussell sprouts! The French fries were also unexpectedly VERY good as everyone loved them. read more

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This use to be one of my favorite places to eat but last time there, we sat at bar & treated like crap by a young barmaid with attitude. She was not our server(and he was great) but all I asked for was a lime right in front of her. wow, not even acknowledged!! bs Overall Food good, but potatoes cold so got new ones & same way..Margaritas use Organic lime juice & are best in town so will give a 3 on that note! read more

Right in the heart of downtown Sandusky. The lake view tables are all high chair seating. The outdoor seating is probably lovely in warmer weather & it goes around two sides of the building. The service was exceptional. Our meals came out quickly. On a prior visit, I had the Fall Harvest Salad which was fantastic. Today our table shared the Stuffed Avocado & it was delicious. We also had the Brussels Almondine which was more than enough for 3 people & brought some home. But I thought it was just ok & not something I would order again. Mom had the Chef Salad - massive & took half home. The Classic cheeseburger was fine & cooked to a perfect medium. The French Onion soup was burnt on top & so salty that I couldn't eat it. We'll come back in the summer for outdoor seating but stick to the salads. read more

We made a reservation through their website (through toast). When we got there, the hostess dressed in a sweatshirt and yoga pants rudely told us the online reservations do not work. She also told us that they know it doesn't work but they don't know how to fix it . Service was excellent, food very good. A little on the slow side but we weren't in a hurry. We were able to sit outside. I feel like they could take a little effort in appearance.The hostess could dress for the scale of the restaurant and they could take some time and brush off the spider webs off the railing outside. Small things that some people notice. To me, it shows you care and a clean restaurant is a clean kitchen. read more

Great location across from the marinas and city docks. Outdoor seating and quick service. Excellent choices including seafood, chicken, and pork chops. Very good wine list read more

The perch sandwich was delicious served with hot seasoned fries and the tartar sauce was perfect. I cannot wait to return, as we sat outside on the porch. read more

We stopped for a drink on a beautiful Sandusky weekend away and tried the calamari on the recommendation of the bartender, who, by the way, was awesome. The calamari was hands down the best we've had. Looking forward to coming back and try some of the many other apps and dishes that looked so mouthwatering! read more

Our experience was outstanding servís very friendly and cordial Fresh salad , great flavor read more

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We had a luck to be able to seat outside on the terrace facing fountain, while a local musician's performance.. and it made our experience so much better. We had good a service, decided to go with some local catch (perch) and it was very good. Apart from the food, service and a music, view very unbeatable. read more

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We had a work dinner here. The appetizers were great. The server was very kind and efficient with a large group. I had the pork chops, they were really good. I was hesitant about the apples on top but they actually paired really well with the pork. Overall, I would definitely recommend you come eat here if you find yourself in Sandusky, Ohio. read more

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Dinner overlooking the lake and sunset is what we were looking for passing through Sandusky and we weren't disappointed. We had a nice patio table. Server was friendly and service was fast. We had the clams and calamari for appetizers and they were good. For our mains we tried the perch, blackened mahi and shrimp and scallop malta. Everything was tasty. Happy tummy! read more

landmark Kitchen & Bar - Blackened Mahi - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Great experience, Food was nicely presented but mostly very flavorful! I had the blackened grouper delicious. Angie was great she waited on the entire outdoor patio, which was very busy.. Angie just kept moving with a smile on her face and even bused the tables, through it all she kept things moving and never forgot a thing we asked for! I highly recommend, just don't go if you're in a hurry if not it's worth the wait! . read more

Went to the Landmark in downtown Sandusky earlier for my anniversary dinner around 5:30 and ordered between 5:45-6pm. My wife and I both ordered the New York strip which came with potatoes and green beans. After waiting roughly an hour for our food it came to the table cold. Potatoes were cold and soggy and the green beans were also cold severely undercooked. finally one steak was over cooked and the other was undercooked but they both came out cold. Server was accommodating and offered to have it remade or a dessert on the house but after the long wait and underwhelming meal we were served we decided to leave disappointed. read more

We had a large family gathering at the Landmark on December 23, 2025 and it was very, very good. The food was wonderful and the service was better. Chloe was helpful and flexible in setting up the event at the restaurant and Zach was a superb server for our large group. I hope to be able to repeat the experience next December 23rd! read more

Very nice spot near the water. Our server was outstanding. The food was very good. Wish I lived closer to enjoy this restaurant more often.

Food was really good! It's the smell that hits you when you walk through the door! Stinky stale water smell! Then my arms stuck to the table because the table was so sticky. Everyone seemed to be in a bad mood. No eye contact or smiles to make you feel welcome. Probably won't go back, and that's a shame because the cooks did their job. read more

The food was great, don't get me wrong. And the waiter was very polite and personable. But, when you walk in a restaurant you expect to be greeted with a pleasant food aroma. Instead, the place smelled like dirty mop water. The whole time, all I could smell was dirty mop water. Maybe it was dirty water used to clean the tables. Either way, I could not get that smell out of my nose. And a weird observation but everyone seemed to be robotic and did not smile, except our waiter. He was the only one who smiled. Even the girl at the door with her feet up on the counter didn't smile as she told us to "have a nice evening". Might want to clean the window on the door also. Just saying. So in a nutshell: Food....10 Cleanliness....2 Smiling Employees....2 Host and Hostess....3 Waiter 8 (he never came back to see if we wanted more drinks, and I did. Otherwise, he would have gotten a 10) read more

Went to landmark during lunch time. The service was very fast and there was plenty of seating at this time. The waitress was super helpful with all her recommendations. We tried the gumbo which was absolutely delicious. I wish I had ordered a whole bowl. The seafood wrap was probably my favorite dish. The Mahi was spiced perfectly. It was slightly spicy (which I love). We also ordered the Landmark special, I definitely recommend getting the fish blackened. It adds a lot more flavor. It was not that spicy either if you don't like spice. The burger was okay. Overall, this place was really good. They have homemade desserts & soups daily. Apparently they have a prime rib special after 5 pm. Will be back. read more

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Loved this location - but after a terrible dinner of over fried perch dinner - & the only thing the waiter & owner could say was - it must be a different supplier tonight. No apology - no offer to comp you a drink ? & we were - regular patrons for years - even throughout the winter months. Not anymore. Go to Crush! read more

The food was amazing and great portions for the price. We stopped by for dinner on the lake. Great spot with a full bar. Our waiter was polite and helpful. Thanks! read more

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Found this place downtown Sandusky by the water front. Parking was alright at the time we went but could get pretty busy as it doesn't have its own lot. Walking in it had a bar restaurant feel. Lots of fun times being had by everyone. The menu has a variety of things for any price point. I chose the shrimp and scallop trio. A pretty pricy dish but SO worth it! The scallops were perfectly done and the red potatoes and mushrooms fork tender! The service was OK, could be better.. it was a busy time read more

landmark Kitchen & Bar - Shrimp and Scallop Trio - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

It was a quiet Thursday evening so they were not too busy. Service was wonderful, water and drinks brought quickly. The meal was the best! I didn't expect a fine dinning experience. We have been here for great perch and burgers but this meal surpassed our expectations! read more

landmark Kitchen & Bar - Salmon pan seared with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli. Excellent meal for a Birthday celebration! - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Prime rib was divine!! We were seated immediately and Zach was wonderful and attentive. We'll definitely be back when we're in town!!

I officially made Landmark Kitchen my go-to for client lunches during summer months, last year. The lakeside setting hits that sweet spot between being professional enough without being stuffy, and that water view beats anything indoors, on a Thursday... Their seafood is consistently excellent. The gumbo has become my regular order - rich without being heavy, perfect for midday meetings. My clients often go for the seafood wrap, which (I advise) never disappoints, for a good price too. The Mahi deserves mention too - seasoned with just enough kick to be interesting without overwhelming. For important meetings, I'll suggest the shrimp and scallop trio. Yes, it's pricier, but those perfectly seared scallops and the red potatoes with mushrooms make an impression. Worth the investment when you need to impress. What really works for business is how the staff handles service. They get the rhythm of a meeting - keeping drinks filled and food coming without hovering or interrupting flow. They've saved me, socially. Ha. The lunch crowd tends to be other professionals, so if it's busy there's enough ambient noise for privacy without shouting. Their prime rib special after 5 is an excellent reason to let a productive meeting extend into dinner. Which I have done, but not frequently;y enough. So it's official: after trying most downtown options over the years, Landmark has earned its place as my summer meeting venue of choice.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ I certainly recommend it to all. read more

One of the absolute worst customer-service experiences I've had! We've been here before for breakfast (we visit Sandusky once a year), but not for dinner. Do not recommend. Arrived at 7:45pm and didn't have a reservation so we put our name on the list. Was told we'd have a 45-minute wait. They took our cell phone. After 45 minutes we asked how much longer. It was now close to 8:40 PM. They told us not much longer. The hostess left her stand multiple times for long periods of time. During which multiple couples and families came, waited, and then left. Around 9pm (still waiting for our table), a couple came in and was left waiting. We could see the hostess at the other end of the bar looking over and laughing with co-workers. It was at this point we decided we were NOT leaving. It was clear they were hoping we'd leave like everyone else. She waited until 9:05 and came and told the couple there were no seats, even though there were available seats in the room that was visible. They left rather upset. She then told us it shouldn't be much longer and left the stand. Finally, at 9:10 we were seated. We waited another 10 minutes before anyone came to the table. We finally got our food around 9:45. Our waitress came by 3 times total the entire time. When the food came, they messed up my son's dinner and we had another waitress take it back. One of my daughter's steak was way overcooked. But the breaking point came when my other daughter found a hair in her dinner. Rather than chasing down the waitress, we just waited. My daughter's appetite was gone as was mine. When she finally came over to see if we were ready for the check (I'm not exaggerating when I said she came over 3 times), my husband pointed out the hair. She apologized and took the plate from my husband. She asked if she wanted another one. My daughter declined of course. She then brought back the check. No discount. No removal of my daughter's dinner. No free dessert. Nothing. We'd just had the best day as a family at Cedar Point and was not about to let this experience change our moods, so we just left and I promised I would post this so others would know - I do NOT recommend going to the Landmark after 8pm. It's really unfortunate as our breakfast experiences have been great. read more

Water views, scratch made dishes, fresh seafood and a spectacular bar, not to mention excellent wait staff. I loved the renovated brick building mixed with soft lights and exposed ceilings. It was a pleasant surprise to find the Landmark while passing through downtown Sandusky. I ordered the seafood papperdale and it was amazing, the right amount of brine and broth with fresh shrimp and scallops. Oh and the cheesecake was to die for, not a heavy crust, it was perfect. Oh and the wine, the Pinot noir is smooth and a perfect way to finish the meal. read more

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Landmark is always a staple in my local restaurant rotation. Food is always great. Staff is always friendly. Relaxed environment. Will always recommend people to check out Landmark! read more

Stopped in while spending the weekend in the area. The service was good our waitress was very helpful and understanding. The food wasn't the greatest, two of the people in my party didn't like the taste of the food the received. My wife got the chicken Alfredo pasta and she said it was very bland. Our waitress did take that of meal off the bill after sending back the meal to the kitchen which made no noticeable difference in the taste. I was happy they were willing to do what it took to make things right. read more

The food was excellent! My family fully enjoyed all their meals. The service was beyond. Our waiter was thoughtful and kind. Remembered that my husband wanted another beer in 10 mins and like clockwork, he was there. One of the other waiters event gave my kids little toys. The view was amazing! We were able to watch the Sunset over Lake Erie! Highly recommend. read more

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Found this restaurant on Yelp while traveling to Sandusky for a volleyball tournament. I rely a lot on yelp reviews and they didn't disappoint on this one. Landmark was clean and had a pleasant smell upon entering. Our server was friendly and had recommendations for us. Food was hot and came in a reasonable time from ordering. We loved the french onion soup. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a place to get a variety of dishes. read more

Very friendly staff and great atmosphere on the sunny deck. IPA was good. Burger was decent. They were short staffed so it was a slow to get service. I'd go back again. They are pet friendly. read more

Always love coming back home and getting Lake Erie fresh Perch. The Landmark is in the newly renovated downtown area. Sandusky is beginning to look great, when I lived downtown and would walk around it was a ghost town. Nowadays, it's full of life, new businesses, and people enjoying nice weather, restaurants, and the lake front. To start, when you walk in Landmark you feel the ambience and it feels good. I brought my mom on a date and she could immediately feel the same ambience of the Landmark as well the new downtown. The food was good, we both ordered the Perch with fries. It came out on a soft, toasted bun with all the fixings. The taste of the perch was fresh and it was fried perfectly. My only drawback was that it was a bit smaller than what I'm used to, but it was still a filling, light lunch. Overall, I'd rate Landmark a 4/5 and would love to return to try more of the menu. read more

landmark Kitchen & Bar - Perch Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

We are visiting Sandusky on a short vacation. We tried Landmark on our first night here and so glad we did. They have a nice deck with several tables where you have a great view of the lake. We chose to eat inside because rain was coming soon. Our waitress, Katelyn, was awesome. So friendly and made great recommendations. She checked on us often and made sure everything was great and we were taken care of. We had the Tuscan Chicken and local fried perch. They both came with salad, roasted potatoes, and green beans. The portions were generous. The perch was really tasty with plenty of tartar sauce. The vegetables were awesome as well. The chef stopped by to chat with us. He sold on his homemade key lime pie for dessert. It was amazing. Don't pass it up when you go. I would highly recommend trying this place. We will be back if we don't run out of nights on our vacation. read more

Great spot for bbq and a nice whisky drink. Service and food are on point. The Montreal beef is really good.

Ended up at Landmark for dinner after our first two options were closed. Servers were friendly and attentive. Place was pretty busy for a Sunday evening. We both ordered burgers and the buns were way over toasted. Couldn't really enjoy them. The fries were alright. It's wasn't the worst meal we've shared but I don't know if I'd be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Great service, delicious food. Ordered the lake perch. Would definitely recommend. Was visiting from Michigan.

Abbie was sweet and pretty, but that is it. She should not be a waitress at all... Good luck to her... Seriously, wishing her luck. We didn't get water or drinks until we were parched and after our meal. It was uncomfortably slow, especially since she only had three tables to serve. They lost out on drinks and desserts. We had to hear the specials from another waitress. The wrong food was delivered as she apologized, admitting that she just went into the kitchen and grabbed the first thing she saw.. My food was cold. There were 3 shrimp and two scallops only in my meal. I wanted to order the scallop appetizer so I could actually get some sustenance other than the $2 worth of food on my plate and get some needed protein, but I didn't want to wait another 45 minutes to inconvenience her to get to our table again. Again, she only had three tables so I don't know why it was excruciating for her to serve us? read more