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Plank's Tavern, Saint Joseph, MI

Plank's Tavern

4.9
4.9
1166 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 07:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (269) 408-9108
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Elton Mann
  • Catering
    Please contact us directly.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet

    USD 19.95 - USD 48.00 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter with us at The Inn at Harbor Shores and indulge in our exquisite Annual Easter Brunch Buffet! Savor a delectable selection of dishes, refreshing drinks, and a buffet experience like no other. Don’t miss out—call Planks Tavern today to secure your reservation and plan your visit to this unforgettable event. Please parties of 6+ guests will be allocated a table in our ballroom area.
  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

    USD 10.00 - USD 48.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Indulge in a lavish buffet featuring an array of treats: Carved Meat Station Waffle Station Eggs Benedict Made-To-Order Omelet Station Shrimp Cocktail Display Biscuits & Gravy Fried Chicken Salmon Salad Bar Assorted Pastries & Desserts Quench your thirst at our Beverage Station offering Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Lemonade. Ages 2-6: $10 Ages 7-12: $25 Ages 13 & up: $48 (Tax & Gratuities apply) Reservations are required; call 269-408-9108 to reserve your spot. The buffet will be served in our Harbor View Ballroom. For smaller groups of 6 or less, our a la carte brunch menu will be available in Plank's from 7 am to 3 pm. Larger parties of 6 or more are invited to enjoy the buffet in the ballroom. Make this Mother's Day one to remember!

What 1,166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plank's Tavern offers a charming atmosphere, both indoors and on the patio, with standout service often described as "excellent." Guests rave about the "delicious" smash burger and truffle fries, and the cocktails like the Smokey Old Fashioned are "very good." It's a great spot for brunch or a casual dining experience.

1,166 Reviews
  1. Darrell

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience. The lighting was a bit to weak. More lighting on the table would have been nice.

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  2. Wino

    Grand Rapids

    148 reviews

    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Valentines dinner here and it was fantastic! Drinks that had on special were creative and very tasty!

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  3. Mary

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    i had only been there once before years ago, and I will now be sure to go again, it was great !! great service and great food .
    Plank's TavernResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you Mary for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern! We're thrilled to hear that you decided to stop in again; your kind words mean a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Best, Planks Management

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  4. Rosemarie

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the food and atmosphere good place to have a great brunch
    Plank's TavernResponded on 24 January 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management

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  5. Donna

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining here Service was great! Eric did a nice job!! My husband had Fish n Chips Very Good I ordered the Cherry Pork Chop…cooked well The Cherry sauce was more sour than sweet, which I wasn’t expecting Overall a nice experience. We will be back
    Plank's TavernResponded on 24 January 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service! Your kind words about our Fish & Chips and your server Eric. It truly means a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management

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  6. Jessica

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a nice time at Planks! The food was delicious. I had the smash burger with truffle fries. I highly recommend getting the onion aioli to dip the fries in, you won't be disappointed. The cocktails were very good as well. The Smokey Old Fashioned and Tuscan Lemon Drop were our favorites. Top shelf and Generous with the booze without being too boozey 💁‍♀️
    Plank's TavernResponded on 24 January 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service! Your kind words about our food and team of employees! It truly means a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience. We love the truffle fries with onion aioli too! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management

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  7. Jordan

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, food was blain and overpriced. We got wings fries lobster roll and bread and the Brussels sprouts and was over 100 bucks, beautiful place but food wasn’t good at all
    Plank's TavernResponded on 24 January 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to Planks Tavern. We appreciate your honest review, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed some aspects of your experience. We're always looking for ways to improve, so we take your suggestions seriously and will work on them. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better dining experience. Your input helps us continue to grow and serve our guests better. Best regards, Planks Management

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  8. Steven

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Planks was excellent in every way! Open table reservations were not! The restaurant Didn’t have our reservation, but put us in a table very quickly. We were the third to deal through OpenTable and they had no reservations
    Plank's TavernResponded on 24 January 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. Your kind words about our establishment truly mean a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management

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  9. Chad

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great unexpected surprise. Nice atmosphere great service
    Plank's TavernResponded on 22 November 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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  10. Dennis

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 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 22 November 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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FAQs

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

Plank's Tavern is rated 4.9 stars by 1166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Plank's Tavern

800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    M-63
  • Area
    Saint Joseph
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 07:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–21:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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