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    The Landing Restaurant

    4.4 (197 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Absolute must do if you're close !!
    Johnny S.

    Heard about this place for a long time and we took our boat over and had a wonderful experience! Dickens to help you secure your boat . Knowledgeable girls at the front that know the correct wait time. Just outside the front door is a sidebar and play area for the kiddos. Extremely hard-working employees and quite an operation here I was super impressed. We went with the awesome fresh fried perch basket , but everything else I saw looked fantastic. Only open 100 days a year, but it's a must do place. 10 stars on a five star scale.

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    David C.

    This afternoon, we chose to eat lunch at The Landing. To avoid the lunch rush, we arrived at 1:30 and were immediately seated in the outdoor patio on the banks of Lake Charlevoix, adjacent to the car ferry. All tables have umbrellas for shade which was great because the temp and humidity were both in the 80's. Fortunately a fairly consistent breeze kept it comfortable. We both chose the lamb burger which is a mixture of ground beef and lamb on a focaccia bun with a slab of feta, bib lettuce, pickled onions and a succulent sauce that makes my mouth water just thinking about it. It was accompanied with fried potato chips and made for a total party in my mouth! We tried a tequila mocktail which I didn't care for. Our server, the hostess and all other employees were friendly and obviously love their jobs. We'll definitely recommend this restaurant.

    Lobster roll
    Lori B.

    Beautiful setting, superb service ( thanks Jaxson), terrific lobster roll. Fresh, flavorful, and a huge portion of lobster. It comes with chips but they go with the roll perfectly. Ask for a side of jalapeño mayo....yummy for the roll or the chips.

    Lobster Roll with beach fries
    Natalie G.

    This place had great views of the lake and the staff was awesome! We got our food right away for a big party. I didn't think I would get that good of a lobster roll in Michigan! But this one proved me wrong. Also highly encourage getting their beach fries

    Lobster roll and Mai Tai
    Jen D.

    It was a little rough sitting in the direct sun for lunch. However, we liked the setting on the water. Our server was amazing and one of the managers came around to every table checking on guests. The lobster roll rivaled ones I've had in Maine and Massachusetts. We would return for the food and atmosphere but wouldn't sit directly in the sun again.

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    Ken V.

    Great ambiance, service, and friendly for large families! The Landings is part of our lake tradition! We will get to the Landing almost weekly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Just wish they were open longer! The food is awesome and the servers tops!

    Dockmaster burger and Lobster Roll with beach fries...absolutely delicious!
    Alex P.

    If I could pluck this place and put it in San Diego!I loved the lobster roll. Tossed in house made mayo, and the beach fries come with an aioli also house made. The server also mentions a jalapeno mayo in house so I got some of that too and I was floored with how delicious everything was! Absolutely recommend!!! My husband had the burger which he also enjoyed. We sat outside and enjoyed the sun. The deck is beautiful. And the view is refreshing.

    Susan C.

    So pleased at the food and service that we returned a second time only to learn they closed on Labor Day and won't open again until Memorial Day 2025.

    The dip appetizer

    The beautiful views and colors made the experience! The food was great. Shoutout to the lobster roll, it was phenomenal! Service was good and hostesses were very kind.

    Side of French fries

    Delicious food and such fun atmosphere !! We had PB&J sweet potato waffle fries as an appetizer... a MUST. Food was delicious. I had Asian Cashew Chicken Bowl -- fun mixture of veggies and yum! Brother had oven roasted turkey croissant, raved about it being best sandwich he has had (says a lot about their menu as he is dairy free!). Everyone found something to eat and a beautiful view. Waitress was super friendly and food came out so fast! We had to wait about 30 minutes, but we could sit outside and enjoy the views :)

    A toast to a beautiful summer.
    N C.

    We love this place. We eat here way more than we should. The fact that you have to arrive by 4:30p if you want to get a table, or a boat slip, without waiting an hour, says a lot about this place. More boat slips would be nice, but other than that, this place is great.

    PB&J Sweet Potato Fries
    Chris H.

    I haven't been here in two decades and it's better than I remember. The footprint feels bigger and has been opened to the outside. Outside has been divided into multiple zones on different levels. This does a great job to make the tables feel more private and not clustered too close together, while still providing lots of tables. I ordered the Appetizer PB&J Sweet Potato Fries ($8.50) and a Bbq Pulled Pork Sandwich ($12). The Fries were waffle fries and verry good, however the Thai Peanut Butter and smoked strawberry jam sauces made the appetizer Outstanding! Mixing the sauces and fries was just perfect. The Pork Sandwich was perfect it had a mustard based BBQ sauce which is a different twist from most bbq sandwiches in the area. It has a generous portion of meat that was juicy and delicious and had a very nice bun with it. The person I was with ordered the Lamb Burger ($14) and declared it delicious. The lamb was cooked perfectly and was still juicy. It had a neat bun too. The service was very good and friendly, even though they were super busy. Overall an easy 5 star review? Would I return? Absolutely!

    Fried perch sandwich!
    Kate M.

    Fun place! Wonderful staff, views and food! Count on a wait because they are very popular. But, they are honest and organized about the wait times. And, you can play outdoor games and order drinks while you wait. I ordered the fried perch sandwich and it was very good! Draft cocktails are on tap and are awesome! If you don't mind the wait, I recommend this place!

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    Yummy perch, nice menu selection. Service was great and the ambiance was good. I'd go back next time I'm in the area.

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    As always, this place is amazing and with wonderful atmosphere, food, and employees. Reasonably priced.

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