We had dinner at The Landing Restaurant last night, and honestly, it left us feeling a little…read moreconflicted.
First, the positives. The location is beautiful. Sitting right at Stateline inside the resort, the restaurant is well maintained, inviting, and makes a fantastic first impression. The wine display at the entrance is stunning, and the overall atmosphere feels polished and upscale. I also have a service dog, and the staff handled that professionally and respectfully, asking the appropriate questions and accommodating us with a table away from high traffic areas, which I greatly appreciated.
Unfortunately, that is where the experience started to become a bit uneven.
After being seated, it took quite a while before anyone realized we were there. Eventually a server approached us and asked if anyone had helped us yet. Having to answer "no" after sitting for several minutes is never the best way to start a meal.
The drinks were excellent. Whoever was bartending definitely wasn't shy with the pours, so if you prefer something lighter, you may want to ask for extra mixer. The charcuterie board was also a standout. For the price, it was generously sized with a great, classic selection and is probably one of the better charcuterie boards I've had in the area.
For entrées, my daughter ordered the yellowtail and absolutely loved it. The fish was cooked beautifully, and the pickled vegetables paired wonderfully with it. The coconut rice was a little underwhelming and lacked much coconut flavor, but overall it was a terrific dish.
The biggest disappointment of the evening was the steaks. My husband ordered a ribeye and I ordered a filet. Both were cooked incorrectly, but unfortunately in opposite directions. The ribeye arrived nearly rare, while my filet came out medium to medium-well when it was ordered rare-plus. I had to send mine back, and by the time the replacement arrived, my husband and daughter had already finished their meals. That made dinner feel awkward and disconnected rather than something we could enjoy together. What was especially surprising was that the replacement steak was a rare-plus order, which should have been a relatively quick correction, yet it still took long enough that the rest of the table had finished eating before it arrived.
Timing seemed to be a recurring issue throughout the night. Entrées took a while to arrive, and when we wanted dessert, it was difficult to get menus and continue the meal. The staff did make an effort to correct the steak issue by comping one of our desserts, which was appreciated.
As for dessert, the lava cake was absolutely fantastic and worth ordering. Even better was the seasonal ricotta cheesecake, which was hands-down the best dessert we had all evening. On the other hand, the cannolis and local pistachio ice cream were fairly underwhelming.
Overall, the service throughout the evening felt average at best. While everyone was polite enough, there was very little follow-up, checking in, or attention to detail. One particularly disappointing moment came near the end of the night as the restaurant was approaching closing time. We were seated in a beautiful booth next to a pocket-style sliding door that had been left open throughout the evening, adding to the atmosphere around us. While we were still actively dining and enjoying our meal, a staff member came over and began closing the door directly in front of us. It felt like a subtle but unmistakable message that the restaurant was ready for us to leave. We politely asked if the door could remain open until we finished, and while the request was honored, the reaction we received felt dismissive and unwelcoming. The look and attitude from the server made us feel more like an inconvenience than paying guests still enjoying dinner. It may seem like a small thing, but after the delays, lack of attentiveness, and timing issues throughout the evening, it left a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons.