Landing Bar & Grill

The atmosphere is unbeatable. Ask to sit outside or wait until you can. It's beautiful and they have heat lamps. The prices vary, so you can have a reasonably priced dinner or a nice dinner! That option plus the atmosphere make it the nicest place to eat in Avalon. Another plus: looks like the wines were selected mostly from California. Great selection of wines we actually have had wine tasting up the coast or in Napa. Mumm, Clos Du Blois, Mondavi. But the margaritas are great too, and the price won't scare you.

Fourteen of us showed up for cocktails and appetizers.    The beer is cold, there were no complaints about the margaritas.   We ordered two sets of nachos with the works.  Sour cream, guacamole, chicken, beans, olives all of it.   The nachos were crispy and the cheese melted making a delicious huge mess - just as it should be.  

We ordered fried calamari and it was not the tentacle type.  It was fillet of calamari deep fried and breaded.    The calamari was soft, tender and not greasy.   I would order both of these appetizers again.

The place was not too busy when we arrived but something happened and it was busy in the outdoor patio.   We were not in a hurry, so it was not a problem that the service was a bit slow.  There were just a few servers and one bartender for a pretty big place.   So, if you walk up the steps and its busy, prepare to wait.  

I was facing out away from the harbor and the sun was glaring down at an angle.   It would have been a much better experience if there were some sort of angular sun-block to prevent this angle of sun beam.   The sun-glasses could not block it either.

Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

We had our wedding reception here Aug. 2012 in the large Spanish courtyard downstairs. All I can say was.....PERFECT. Our food was AMAZING. We had 100 guests and our main entrees were the filet mignon & sword fish. EVERYONE commented on how great the food and appetizers were. For apps they served bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, jumbo shrimp cocktails, bruschetta, pear brie filot wraps & oysters. The staff was professional and table service was exceptional. Not once did I have to ask for a champagne refill since the staff was on top of it all night. Our guests loved having their own private bar downstairs and plenty of space to dance. Augustine was the wedding coordinator and all I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. It was def. a night I'll never forget. We appreciate your organization and professionalism.  Tables were provided, chairs, bar, wait staff, clean up, lights & linens.