Plank's Tavern

4.4

1160 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for brunch

Plank's Tavern on the Water is on one of the oldest harbors in the Great lakes.
Its approachable modern menu, home-style seating, and waterfront location takes inspiration from the place it's in, the people who live here, and the past it comes from.

We offer indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved. although every effort will be made to accommodate your seating preferences.

Join us in a place where everyone is welcomed!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 408-9108
Website
http://www.innatharborshores.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Elton Mann
Catering
Please contact us directly.

Location
800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Neighborhood
Saint Joseph
Cross street
M-63
Parking details
Free hotel parking lot at The Inn at Harbor Shores.
Entertainment
Live music - call to verify dates & times
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Charcuterie Board* (GF)$22.00
artisan cured meats + aged cheese + hummus + spinach tzatziki + olive mix + pita + flat bread crackers
Old Harbor Wings*$22.00
ten wings + hot honey, sriracha, house bbq, gweilo, hot honey mustard, or cajun dry rub + blue cheese dressing crudité
Big Pretzel $25.00
tavern cheese + peanut butter spread + jalapeño honey mustard
Fig & Goat Cheese Bruschetta $17.00
grilled focaccia + fresh chèvre + fig jam + arugula + hot honey

Main

The Basic Breakfast* (GF)$16.00
two eggs any style + crispy bacon or sausage + hash browns + toast
Traditional Eggs Benedict*$17.00
applewood ham + two poached eggs + hollandaise + english muffin + hash browns
Deviled Avocado* (GF)$20.00
two poached eggs + avocado + fire roasted corn salsa + crema + chiloula aioli + tortilla strips + carne asada potato + cilantro oil
Bayou Benedict*$20.00
poached eggs + fried polenta cake + onion + pepper + andouille + cajun shrimp + creole hollandaise + fried potato
Lox & Avocado* (GF)$20.00
two eggs + toast + lox + avocado + hot honey + marinated feta + roasted tomato + red onion + caper berries + fruit
3 Egg Omelette : Garden* (GF)$16.00
spinach + onion + pepper + mushroom + tomato + cheddar
3 Egg Omelette: Lumberjack* (GF)$18.00
ham + sausage + bacon + onions + peppers + cheddar cheese + smothered in gravy
3 Egg Omelette: Ham it Up* (GF)$17.00
applewood smoked ham + cheddar + green onion
Chicken & Biscuits*$21.00
southern fried chicken + two biscuits + chorizo gravy + two eggs
Loco Breakfast Burrito*$18.00
eggs + cheddar + potato + chorizo + queso + pico + tortilla strips + crema
Shrimp & Grits* (GF)$18.00
two poached eggs + bacon cheddar grits + six cajun tiger shrimp + hollandaise
Hash & Eggs* (GF)$18.00
corned beef + hash browns + peppers + onions + two eggs any style + toast
Caramel Apple Waffles* $16.00
two sugar pearl waffles + fuji roasted apple + honey pecan cinnamon crumble + brandied custard + caramel + bacon or sausage

Soups + Salads

Add Protein: Chicken Breast* $7 | Five Large Shrimp* $12 | Sea Trout* $12 | Lobster Tail* $26

Soup du Jour
made in house daily
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Plank's Caesar* (GF)$16.00
romaine lettuce + house croutons + pecorino + red onion + caesar dressing + fried capers
Plank's Chopped Salad* (GF)$16.00
romaine + bacon + egg + tomato + cucumber + onion + smoked blue cheese crumbles + avocado + choice of dressing |

Tavern Fare

all sandwiches served with fries.

Wagyu Smash Burger* (GF)$25.00
pepper bacon + american cheese + pickles + sweet onion aioli + truffle fries
Angry Reuben* (GF)$18.00
corned beef + jalapeño infused sauerkraut + thousand island + gruyere cheese + detroit rye
Lobster Roll* (GF)$30.00
leg and claw meat + herbed lemon sauce + brioche roll + malt vinegar fries
Nashville Hot Chicken*$18.00
fried chicken + coleslaw + bread and butter pickles + spicy honey sriracha
Chicken Caesar Wrap*$18.00
grilled chicken + romaine + fried capers + pecorino + red onion + caesar dressing + fries
Chicken Bistro Wrap*$17.00
bacon + avocado + grilled chicken + lettuce + tomato + gruyere cheese + bistro sauce
Avocado Garden Wrap$14.00
avocado + marinated tomato cucumber salad + arugula + gruyère + spinach tzatziki + fries

What 1,160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Plank's Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with a "beautiful atmosphere" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about their "amazing food," particularly the Norwegian trout and Brussels sprouts. The outdoor patio provides a "relaxing setting" by the river. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "go-to spot" for many visitors.

1,160 Reviews

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Chad
VIP
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great unexpected surprise. Nice atmosphere great service
Plank's TavernResponded on November 22, 2024
Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us at Planks Tavern. We truly appreciate you taking the time to visit and enjoy a meal with us. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we hope you had a wonderful experience. We are grateful for your support and hope that your time with us was memorable and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best regards, Planks Management
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Dennis
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time at Plank's and we were impressed with the meals. Both were outstanding.
Plank's TavernResponded on November 22, 2024
Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us at Planks Tavern. We truly appreciate you taking the time to visit and enjoy a meal with us. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we hope you had a wonderful experience. We are grateful for your support and hope that your time with us was memorable and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best regards, Planks Management
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Mark
VIP
Indiana
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and drinks; everything we ordered was excellent. However, the waiter seemed to have a mental blank about our table. After waiting for a charcuterie board for 25-minutes, we asked him about it. He came back and admitted he did not put in the order. He said it would be expedited and he would be right back with it... almost 20-minutes later he finally delivered it to the table. He avoided us the rest of the evening. He did offer one dessert as "compensation" and did apologize about the oversight... but that was way too little way too late. The rest of the food made the dining experience enjoyable.
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Wino
Grand Rapids
146 reviews
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for pasta night, place was packed. Great food and service.
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Sonia
Grand Rapids
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place, service excellent, not the meal as was in my pass visits
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NatalieR
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue. Food was fine but expensive. Our waiter was great.
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Rob
VIP
Indiana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Negatives: Food is not worth the price at all. We got the filet and burger. Both were Lacking flavor. Positives: chicken wings. Chocolate cake (very rich but seems store bought. SERVICE was outstanding…our waitress was great
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dennis
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Chicken and biscuits took forever then came out cold. Sent it back and continued to wait. Waiter was unprepared and needed prompting to bring salt, then condiments, silverware!, ice water…!!! Two hour brunch…not pleasant. Not busy, either.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Never got our table. Waited 40 minutes. Overheard a table had not been for 10 minutes.
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Cindy
Grand Rapids
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was beautiful... gorgeous restaurant and venue. Roland was very helpful, kind and informative (he just happened to be in the lobby and was kind enough to give us some information). The food was not great for the price. My husband ordered a filet... it was over cooked (he ordered medium rare) - we asked for fries as an extra but they didn't come until the end of our meal. I ordred a smash burger that was overdone. The brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had!!! The restaurant was gorgeous, but the food was disappointing (total bill $244.63) - we won't go back to the restaurant for dinner but would probably eat at the tavern or the dockside because of the atmosphere. Enjoy the facility... just wouldn't recommend the Plank restaurant (other than the brussel sprouts!)
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FAQs

Plank's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 408-9108.

Plank's Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 1160 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
M-63
Neighborhood
Saint Joseph
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free hotel parking lot at The Inn at Harbor Shores.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Elton Mann
Entertainment
Live music - call to verify dates & times
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.innatharborshores.com/
Phone number
(269) 408-9108
Catering
Please contact us directly.

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Plank's Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

32 Grand Rapids / Western Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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French 75$11.00

Shareables

Charcuterie Board* (GF)$22.00

Old Harbor Wings*$22.00

Big Pretzel $25.00

Fig & Goat Cheese Bruschetta $17.00

Main

The Basic Breakfast* (GF)$16.00

Traditional Eggs Benedict*$17.00

Deviled Avocado* (GF)$20.00

Bayou Benedict*$20.00

Lox & Avocado* (GF)$20.00

3 Egg Omelette : Garden* (GF)$16.00

3 Egg Omelette: Lumberjack* (GF)$18.00

3 Egg Omelette: Ham it Up* (GF)$17.00

Chicken & Biscuits*$21.00

Loco Breakfast Burrito*$18.00

Shrimp & Grits* (GF)$18.00

Hash & Eggs* (GF)$18.00

Caramel Apple Waffles* $16.00

Soups + Salads

Soup du Jour

Plank's Caesar* (GF)$16.00

Plank's Chopped Salad* (GF)$16.00

Tavern Fare

Wagyu Smash Burger* (GF)$25.00

Angry Reuben* (GF)$18.00

Lobster Roll* (GF)$30.00

Nashville Hot Chicken*$18.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap*$18.00

Chicken Bistro Wrap*$17.00

Avocado Garden Wrap$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Plank's Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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