The Landings

2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad
(760) 929-0200

Recent Reviews

Abbey

We came here for a late lunch and it was wide open! No one to be seen. The service was prompt and efficient as such. The food was very good and tasty. We enjoyed our lunch here. We saw a few planes, but not too many.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tate Towns

Excellent spot, food didn’t match. Drinks are amazing, I’d recommend stopping if you’re looking for a solid live band and good drinks, but the food was maybe a 6.5/10. Maybe I got a bad batch, maybe I didn’t see the rat trap under the bar(these ain’t no field mice partner). Good atmosphere overall, I’d say a fancy dive bar with good placement. Use your own discretion.Parking: Slim parking on weekends, during the week/before the rush on weekends parking is fairly accessible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: House Smoked Carnitas Street Tacos, Burger, Hamburger

Rob Brown

On a cold and drizzling Saturday I. Staff is very friendly, service is prompt and the bay windows open up to the flight line, so jet watching is unobstructed. They live music Thu, Fri, Sat night and Sunday brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

KayeM

We were at The Landings for Sunday, St. Patrick's Day, and enjoyed the outdoor patio and wonderful music of Jackson Patrick who entertained us for 4 hours. It was a perfect day and we had fun with our group of 8, good service and yummy Irish food, and green drinks (wine and beer, not so much the Blood Marys).

DeniseS

It was a complete waste of time to even go, that evening, because it rained us out! By the time our party of 3 arrived, it was looking like rain. There were lots of umbrellas leaning up against the walls. But they only had the ONE person, out there, busting his a** trying to get everyone covered before it rained. We were sitting right next to umbrellas, but we were not able to get to them before other customers hauled them away. We already had our drinks, and our food came out at exactly the moment the rain started. It was a downpour and everything was drenched. We ran for cover on the inside, along with everyone else. We were all jammed in like wet sardines. No where to sit, nowhere to go except home. None of this was anyone's fault, but we were still expected to pay...

KIMM

For the 2nd time we came to hear Santana Soul play and it rained! Not your fault I know but we were so disappointed!! The Landings is a favorite venue for us to eat and listen to great music. Such a bummer that it rained....

Carol Post

What a fun place for dancing and food. I had never been before, and last night, I got to hear a new band, Gone Blond, and dance to their great music of the 80's. They were fantastic.I ordered the Chicken Picatta with mashed potatoes. It was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes were whipped and smooth. The sauce on the chicken was nice and lemony.Our server, Oracio, was very busy, but he was kind and brought us everything we needed.I ordered Whiskey Sours for the first time. I loved them! Having nothing to compare to, I would say they were perfect, for my taste. I don't like sweet drinks, and this type of drink allowed the flavor of the Buffalo Trace to come through. I noticed they use a variety of very good liquor on the drink menu. I loved the names of their drinks. All were airplane/ airport theme.What a wonderful night! I am only sorry I didn't take pictures of my food and the surroundings. But, I was having too much fun!Just a point of information should you plan to visit...I had a hard time locating the public parking lot for some reason. I circled like an airplane a few times before I saw the sign at the stop sign pointing down to the lot on the left. It is a huge lot. Just know it is a bit of a walk up a hill should you have any issues walking. You may need to be dropped off while someone parks the car.Enjoy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eugene Adan

We used to go here for entertainment mostly, but decided to stop in for brunch as it's been awhile. Went around 1pm for brunch/lunch as it was Sunday. We were looking forward to revisiting, but upon arrival the restaurant was disheveled. Uncleared tables, broken glass under one two-seater near the entrance, and wait staff looking like it was an already very long day. I couldn't understand why so many tables were not cleared and a broken glassware safety hazard wasn't cleared while people were standing around. A female manager or what seemed like a person in charge told us we could sit anywhere! My wife and I decided to sit at the bar where the disinterested bartender decided to wipe the spaces where we were sitting.Since the bartender didn't serve us he got a female wait person to help us who was already extremely busy- it seemed. It appeared as if some people had plenty to do, while others just stood arounhd. When she came back she served us waters and said she would return shortly. It wasn't shortly, and the bartender had disappeared- for quite awhile. When she returned we ordered two coffees and I ordered a mimosa. I had to return the mimosa because the glass was dirty and smelled. It was replaced with apology but the barware should've been checked prior to serving. When we did place our order it came quickly. I had a crabcake benny and my spouse had an omelet. Both tasted well but I had a few crab shells in the benny and I had to wipe off our utensils before using them. I think they need a new dishwasher or something. Our wait person was cordial about the dirty glassware and the forgotten coffee and even made some small concessions but, I am sorry, I cannot remain silent about the whole visit. We should have taken a queue from the very start upon our less than stellar greeting and the lack of pride in the appearance of the dining room.I would recommend not "landing" anytime soon at the The Landings, or at the least, keep your eyes open to the lack of pride, work ethic, cleanliness, and tired service. Hopefully the management will take a hard look and make some needed changes. The Landings used to be a good destination.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

We come here for live music all the time. This place is a great venue for that, plus being able to have dinner and watch live music is the best. There was a band called Social Remedy playing this night, and they were amazing! Would love to see them live again.

JoLee

LOVE The Landings! Especially on live music nights. Horacio is my favorite waiter, and The Smokin Guns is my favorite band. I always have the Volcano Shrimp a salad and plenty beverages.

Marla

Your establishment is not User Friendly.. There are those of us who would like to come for the entertainment AFTER dinner. Where do we go? It seems the only incentive to come there is if you reserve a table for dinner. After-dinner people like to drink and socialize too. These are old clients and potential new clients who would like to check the place out, but they do not feel welcomed.Especially clientele who have patronized the establishment since the inception. Also, is there valet parking now? As parking way down below and walking in dark is not safe.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 2

KABO

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the live entertainment. A fantastic band took the stage, belting out classic rock tunes that had the whole place rocking. It wasn't long before the dance floor was packed, and I found myself grooving along with fellow patrons, swept up in the rhythm and joy of the music. Of course, no night out is complete without good food, and The Landings certainly delivered on that front as well. The menu offered a tempting array of options, from hearty burgers to gourmet salads, and everything in between. I opted for the ahi salad, and it was absolutely delicious – flavorful, perfectly cooked, and served with a generous portion size. My husband enjoyed his grilled fish tacos. The staff were busy, friendly and attentive, and there was an undeniable sense of camaraderie among patrons, united in their love for great music, good food, and shared experiences.

MikeM

The staff could not have been nicer, but it was some of the worst food I've had in a long time. My salad was a lot of brown lettuce, but I was dining outside at night, so I didn't realize it for a while until I looked more closely. My steamed broccoli, which is what they served for "seasonal vegetables," was brown on the bottom of the stems, the pre-made mashed potatoes I buy in the grocery store taste better than what I got at The Landings, all the food came out so cold that the cheese for dipping the giant cold (supposed to be warm) pretzel in had coagualated, and I requested an olive garnish in my martini, and it came with a lime. Our waitress was very nice and did her best, but it was obvious that the wait staff was sorely understaffed. We won't be going back.

Dave Bianes

Stopped in for lunch while waiting for my delayed Airplane. I had the French dip and sweet potato fries. Friendly helpful staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The band canceled hours before the reservation time. I received a prompt from Open Table to reconfirm my reservation hours after the cancellation. I arrived to a non-event. Open Table can do better by notifying customers of changes.

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