The Landing Cafe

For our anniversary, my husband and I went to visit the Cherokee Valley casino and ate at The Landing Cafe for our dinner. Before committing to the restaurant we reviewed the menu and were impressed with the variety of dishes. There is also an extensive wine menu with some great names worth checking out. We were sat in a booth and our server promptly came and asked for our beverage order. The restaurant is a wide open concept with booths and tables. It’s almost like a hybrid of a fine dining establishment and a family gathering place. It is not cozy and intimate if that’s what you are looking for- it’s an open view to the kitchen as well which is pleasing. I do wish there was a more private intimate dining area inside The Landing Cafe as we were celebrating our anniversary and ordering an upscale meal however it felt more diner-esk. The meal started with warmed sourdough bread and butter. It was very good and had that tangy and crunchy I love in a well made sourdough. I ordered the NY strip med-rare with a Caesar-salad and loaded baked potato. Hubby ordered chicken Parmesan and both orders were well executed and cooked perfectly. Service was top notch and pricing is on point for the food. I will definitely return and hopefully at some point try a dessert and have a more intimate dining experience there. You honestly would think they would have a more intimate table set up with their wine selections too. If I’m paying 120 or more for a table bottle I want the ambiance to go with it.

Four of us went and two people got the pizza and they were happy with it! Another person got the salmon and loved it! I ordered the burger medium, and I received an over cooked burnt burger with undercooked bacon that was fatty and very hard to chew (jerky)! I took 2 bites and my dinner was done, as I sent it back and did not request any more food! The manager Adam was outstanding and addressed the problem and quickly remedied the situation! The waiter obviously had fine dining experience and was phenomenal. This is an edited review from seven months ago when I gave it five out of five stars. I would return here anytime, but likely keep my burger ordering to Nathan’s and when the new Gordon Ramsey bistro opens up at this casino next year!

We had an amazing experience!! Desiree our server was outstanding and so on top of her game that she deserves a raise!! It’s hard to find excellent service anymore and she is super friendly and never lets you down!! We dine out a lot and know when to appreciate great service and the atmosphere is so pleasant and relaxing and the food is amazing. You must try the Chicken Alfredo and carrot cake!

Outstanding service from the host Jordan and FIVE-STAR service from our waitress Hannah! It was our first time eating here and had the pleasure of using our $100 Diamond Celebration Dinner. We made our reservation with Jordan and he was professional and helpful even when we needed to make changes. Hannah provided the best restaurant experience I’ve had in a long time. She was friendly, efficient, and filled every request we had! The food, while perhaps a bit overpriced, was delicious and the portions were generous. We had the Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Parm, and Salmon. Our table was tucked away and more than 10 feet from the closes table. EVERYONE had masks and we were asked to sanitize our hands before entering. Thank you Jordan and Hannah for making our night out an amazing experience. We will be back!