I really enjoyed dining here. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was great. Shortly after being seated you are given a small little welcome cocktail and on the night we went it their Moscow mule. I ordered the salmon which is cooked on a large slate of Himalayan salt and we shared starters of asparagus and portobello mushrooms- we asked for the mixed veggies, but they mixed up our order and the mushrooms looked so good that we decided to keep them. I wanted to order an appetizer, but I'm glad we didn't because they serve complimentary flat bread with three delicious sauces. Another reason I'm thankful we skipped apps is because the portions are quite generous and while everything was incredibly good, we weren't able to finish all of the veggies. read more

So confused why this place is highly rated. After a week of being in Playa Del Carmen, can confidently say that Plank was the worst as well as one of the most expensive. So overpriced. The octopus was inedible. The Mixed Grill had horribly below average steak read more

We visited Playa del Carmen for New Year's Eve and tried to make a reservation at Plank. We went to the website and requested a reservation according to the instructions. We had limited access to email and were only checking messages once each day in the morning. The day after we made the reservation online, we received an email in the afternoon from Christine telling us we must visit the restaurant in person to make the reservation. By the time we were able to get into the restaurant on the third day, Christine had given our reservation to someone else and it was booked solid. We were told we could be given a table at an overflow restaurant a couple of blocks away. No, thank you. So instead we went to Le Chique, a molecular gastronomy restaurant in Quintana Roo, which we highly recommend. I don't care how good the food might be, and I'll never know. The service at Plank stinks! read more

Glad we came back to Plank again. It's one of my favorite restaurants here and since I just moved here I hope I will be there more often! Service was great, thanks to Diego and Ricardo. Food was delicious ( again my favorite is seared tuna on a salt rock and jumbo shrimps). Smoked meat sampler I heard from my parents were tasty too. Not very impressed with salmon as a main but it is just good simple dish ( which I normally cook at home myself). Mash with lobster was ok ( more lobster please). Didn't have space for dessert as filled myself with cocktails. Berries + whiskey is a good one. Plus their flatbreads are delicious! Love the presentation of all dishes, the ambience, music. Hope they keep the same level of food and service for a long time. read more

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Very nice place Atmosphere was very nice, but no A/C. otherwise I would give 5 stars! Order the filet mignon mash potatoes and corn. Food was great!!! I would go back. Kinda expensive but if you like steak you got to try this place. The waiters were very friendly. When you order the filet do not butler fly it. Takes a little longer to cook but is well worth the wait. In the mean time relax, your in Playa del Carmen! read more

Went here for Saturday brunch - highly recommended! We had delicious huevos rancheros and chicken enchiladas. The included breakfast bar and breads were also very good. The menu is very extensive. Service was very friendly. We returned for dinner, and the meal was fantastic. Highly recommend the jumbo shrimp entree and the mushroom+leek flatbread. We had a party of 8, and everyone loved the place! read more

I wanted to try Plank after seeing it across the street from my balcony and after looking over their menu. It reminded me of places I would eat back in LA. The dish and appetizers I tried: +Lobster Tail 4 grilled baby lobster tails, every bite is like heaven, except maybe that last one because you're so full and satisfied. +Himalayan Scallops mm delish! Perfect balance of flavors and texture, these came wrapped in bacon and served with an apple puree. +Smoked Oyster Rockefeller On the heavier side for appetizers, can't go wrong with oyster rockefeller. +Grilled Asparagus +Grasshopper (drink) I recommend downing your chilled drinks cause this was delicious up until it got all warm due to the heat and humidity. +White Wine (can't remember which) Must've been good cause the two others I was with each pretty much had a bottle for themselves. If you're looking for a nice sit down dinner, look no further, the dishes here are delicious. Service was genuine and wonderful. Overall, a great dining experience! read more

Plank - Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

This was by far the best food we have had in Playa. We have been to this beautiful town twice and PLANK is one of the only places we have been to more than once because it is THAT good. It's down a side street and if it weren't for Trip Advisor we wouldn't have even known it was there. From the second we walked up we were amazed at how perfect everything was. The atmosphere, music, service, decor. Spot on!! The food just takes things to the next level. Free flat bread appetizer starts odd your experience. They brought me carrots since I can't have where. The knowledge of gluten sensitivity (I have celiac) was a plus!! We are here twice. I had the pork belly, shrimp and filet dish. My husband had beef Wellington. We shared asparagus. My husband had apple pie for dessert. I tasted the homemade vanilla ice cream --- oh my. It was heavenly!!!! Portions were VERY plentiful and the food was the best we had while in town. Our second trip we shared the kabobs and mashed potatoes and ended our meal with a espresso martini -- W O W!!! The smoke infused drinks also sounded delish. But we did not have one. I can't say enough about this new restaurant. You must go!' Promise you won't regret it. Also the pricing was great!! Much better food and deals if you venture off 5th. However this spot is just a few steps from the main area. read more

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Let me start by saying that I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys outstanding food with excellent service. My wife and I, along with two of our friends, recently vacationed in Playa del Carmen and had one of the most amazing dining experiences ever at PLANK. The one word that best describes the entire night, from the food to the service to the venue and overall "vibe" itself is...Wow! What made it even better was that we were able to enjoy this fine-dining experience in an upscale casual setting...perfect for our vacation mindset. We were there for two weeks and dined out for every meal and without a doubt, this is the best restaurant in Playa. I don't know how these folks found such a talented chef, but they did and we were the beneficiaries of his talent. Every dish was creative, beautifully presented and most importantly, delicious. Being from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and frequent visitors to New York and San Francisco, we have learned over the years how to appreciate fine-dining; but we were pleasantly surprised to find such a gem in, of all places, Playa del Carmen Mexico. We started out with the Seafood Sampler which contained Scallops, Oysters Rockefeller, Shrimp and Ahi Tuna (perfectly cooked)...all served on a hot Himalayan Salt Block. Next, we enjoyed the goat cheese and fig flat bread. For our entrees, my wife had the Duck Breast with a maple and pineapple puree (she is still talking about this), our guests chose the 5-course tasting menu which gave them a broad tasting from the menu. And for me, I chose the Beef Wellington which was uniquely presented and extremely delicious (again, perfectly cooked). All of this was accompanied by a side order of the Parmesan Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus. For desert, we split the Desert Sampler which contained chocolate mouse, key lime pie and an apple crumb. We ended up eating there three times. Once for the big meal described above and two other times with just my wife and me for a lighter meal (Cedar Plank Salmon for me and the Duck again for my wife) and once for late night deserts (New York Cheesecake and Warm Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream). The bottom line is, if you are visiting Playa del Carmen, do yourself a favor and spend at least one evening enjoying "the best restaurant in Playa".... I'm confident you will agree...Wow! read more

M and I had an awesome time at Plank. We walked in on a Saturday night and were immediately seated. The host standing at the front desk wasn't pushy at all like some other restaurants on 5th ave. We had a great table outside in the corner. As an app we ordered the assorted dips with flatbread. Dips were great, especially the hummus. For my main I had the mixed grill, and M ordered the smoked sampler. We also ordered parmesan potatoes and grilled vegetables for our sides. All I can say is that is was an awesome meal. All the meat was prepared really well and it was very tasty. We loved the portion size of the grilled vegetables and it was plenty for 2. The potatoes were sliced, and covered in a layer of parmesan cheese. We both expected it to be different but we still liked it. Because we both ordered a mix of different meats it felt as if we were at a bbq party. Staff was great, so welcoming and attentive. They also have a great wine list. Don't miss out on Plank when you visit Playa del Carmen. It's worth it! read more

Very cute place, good walk from our hotel Mimi del Mar though and not easy to find but worth it. The cafe latte with an extra shot great! The oatmeal great, egg Florentine great I added salmon and asked for a side of avocado, my son had the mushroom asperigus white egg omelette was excellent Really worth the walk Great service. 5 stars. read more

Was expecting more. 9 of us dined here tonight. The service was VERY slow. Asked by hostess if we wanted sparkling or tap water. Asked for tap thinking bottled water and waiter brought glass bottles of still water. I refused it bc I'm not getting suckered into paying for it especially when upon asking It was confirmed there was a charge. Right. The plank mule sample was delicious. It's a drink that is similar to a mojito. That was a nice gesture. They automatically brought it out to our table upon arrival. Beautiful mini copper Mule. Salmon was cooked at an acceptable temperature and the dill sauce was very tasty. Salmon didn't really need anything it was cooked well on its own and brought out on a salt rock. Because of this restaurants location to our accommodations and the discount brunch card that we had (difference of $125.00 mxn pesos) and it is our last day -Saturday we thought we would give it a shot again. We had ordered the salmon, the chicken, and the steak and onion bagel. Salmon and chicken were wrapped in cedar paper. Salmon extremely extremely extremely dry. The chicken was ok. The quality of the chicken wasn't up to par, some pieces were acceptable some were not, think rubberish. Sampled the steak and onion on ciabatta and the sauce was pretty good on the sandwich. Best of all 3. Ordered a full-size plank mule. Didn't disappoint, reminds me of a Brazilian caipirinha with mint. The buffet included consisted of fruit and oatmeal- boring. I wouldn't have paid 325 regular prices for this food. The presentation was pretty but not worth the price bc of poor quality. read more

Service is excellent. It's pricey but it's an upscale experience. It's off of 5th so you don't get hassled by the mariachi or the salespersons, which is nice. Ambience is relaxed with uptempo easy listening/jazz. I ordered the lobster which was a little tough for my liking - I also had to peel it out of the shell. My husband ordered the Chilean sea bass which was fantastic! It came on a Himalayan sea salt plank and melted in your mouth, as it should. We ordered the stuffed portobello for an appetizer which was excellent! And as a side, we ordered spinach - so-so. They have an excellent wine selection, which is rare in this area. We ordered a NZ Sauv Blanc (Matua) for almost $45 USD for a bottle (it's $12 back home) but worth it considering the lack of options in the area. Overall, a good experience. Very expensive. Save it for a special night and get dressed up. read more

Plank - Seafood Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Amazing restaurant. Had the ribeye and an Argentinian Malbec which was fantastic. Great ambiance and wonderful service. Highly recommend.

Unique restaurant where all food grilled on cedar planks. Best snapper ever had, encrusted in salt layer, seasoned and moist not salty tasting at all. Also had kabobs and beef Wellington, and seafood sampler appetizer. Delicious. Dinner for 5 with bottle of Chardonney and tip about $200, a little pricey, but 5 star service and food. Great staff. The sauces and shrimp appetizer a must. A life long culinary memory for our family read more

Really enjoyed the Brunch today. The A/C in our hotel went out (Acanto), so the hotel gave us a free brunch voucher to use while they moved our stuff to a new room. Brunch was excellent and included a fresh cooked meal of your choice, free alcoholic drink, coffee, tea, fruits, desserts- everything! Price would have been $275 pesos (around $18 dollars). I think the price would have been a great value if I had to pay. read more

Plank - Breakfast Buffet main meal choice- toast, blackbean spread, cheese, and sausage. Very good. - Seafood Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

My first time in Playa del Carmen and my bf and i had an amazing fine dinning experience! Daniel was an amazing server who explained the menu and offered us great service. The ambiance is beautiful really nice lighting and great drinks! I highly recommend this :) read more

I get it Americans in Mexico for vacation and most of us don't speak Spanish. But the server that helped me and my friends basically lied about everything on the menu. Everything we ordered we couldn't eat because they lied about how it was made or what was in the meal. Also how she asked me how I wanted my steak! I asked for well done and she gave me medium. I couldn't even eat it and she said she can't bring it back to the kitchen. Gosh thanks for ruining my dinner read more

Incredible service and food to match. The seafood sampler for two is an absolute must try.

Love this restaurant very classy! Chef Juan Diego is a world renown chef and the menu reflects his culinary expertise! The service is outstanding with attention to detail. It is quite unusual for business in Mexico to care about customer satisfaction but the owners of Plank are all about customer satisfaction! Favorites so far: Caribbean twin lobster tails, smoked beef tartar, the smoked salmon and the yellow fun Tuna! read more

We ate here our second night in PDC. Food is imaginative, beautifully presented on salt planks, and the flavor/ingredient pairings outstanding. With so many above average options for food in this town, Plank stands out among the top 3 places we tried during our 2 week stay. If you are looking for a romantic or special occasion dining experience, don't pass this one up. Portions are on the small side however the extras that accompany result in a well rounded meal. You won't leave hungry. Go with the multiple course prix fixe. It's awesome! read more

So glad we visited this restaurant! We had spent the afternoon on Cozumel for my father's birthday and were pretty wiped out. We had yet to have birthday cake so we decided to walk up the street from our condo to Plank for drinks and dessert. We sat near the bar and had an excellent experience. The servers were great at explaining the dessert options. When we ordered a birthday shot for international tequila day, Francesca (I think that was her name) guided us toward Mezcal instead, with a great recommendation. The wine (a Mexican Organic) was one of the better glasses I've had in Playa. At the end, the servers came out and sang Mananitas, and seemed genuinely enthusiastic to celebrate with us. Drinks-5 Dessert-4.5 Ambiance-5 Service-5 We only wish we had more time to visit again to enjoy a full dining experience. read more

Loved the cauliflower and beef tartar. The people I dined with loved the Mac and Cheese and wedge salad. Really great staff!

Came across this place because my son and I were tired of the crappy food at our all inclusive resort. We loved everything about it. The service was top notch. Cocktails and food were superb. Wish they had a place in New Jersey. If you go try to get Diego as your server he was so helpful and knowledge. read more

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Not a good experience. Would not recommend. My meal (the chicken pot pie) arrived barely warm, my sons salmon seemed under cooked. My daughter got the vegetarian menu. All of the courses (besides the desert) tasted the same. The desert sampler that came with the Vegetarian meal was great. Beautiful presentation, nice variety, plenty to share. Our bill for five was $225, which is not outrageous for five people, but it was definitely not worth it. read more

I was hopeful based on the yelp reviews but was seriously disappointed with the price to quality ratio. I had the lobster which was actually quite good. My wife had the beet salad was OK, but lacked any type of dressing and was quite bland. My son had the shrimp which had a very odd citrus sauce. My daughter had the ribs which were very mediocre. The selection was a very repetitive electronic soundtrack that was definitely not conducive to dinning. Overall it was very overpriced. read more

It was all Delicious!!! Do I need to say more. Girlfriends and I had the sea food sampler, the octopus plate, Mac n Cheese, wedge salad ñ, sea bass, chicken, steak. Music is playing. Beautifully done. read more

A must try! By far the best dinner spot in Playa. Delicious food, great service, and the entertainment was awesome.

Don't do to many reviews but this place deserves it. Amazing establishment from the service to the food to the music to the decor . Both soups where fantastic the 2 sides that came with tbe bread had a unique taste that I had to order twice. Both fish dishes couldn't be better. Must eat here if your in the area. read more

Plank - On the higher end of dinner prices but worth it - Seafood Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

One of my favorite restaurants in Playa. Great menu! Plenty of healthy choices. Love their flatbreads. Wine selection is great! You should try Mexican Wines. They are amazing! Sunday Brunch is wonderful , too! read more

Was excellent when it first opened last year. Not as good this year. We had the tower of seafood which was the most expensive item on the menu. Much of the seafood seemed frozen and not fresh. The flat bread appetizer with three dips is very good and so are the drinks. I was introduced to the caipirinha which was very refreshing. The tuna didn't seem to be sushi quality and the tempura was somewhat greasy. I hope they can up their game and we will come back. read more

This place was awesome. My tequila cocktail was excellent. The flatbread appetizer was delicious, and my brisket entree was spectacular. The service was great. Check this place out, folks! read more

The ambiance and decor are amazing- definitely makes you feel like you're someplace special. The food, however, was just so-so. Definitely not worth the price given all of the authentic Mexican cuisine along Avenida 5a. read more

I went here with a group for a birthday. The service was *excellent*. The flatbreads were delicious--and I'm usually not a fan of flatbread. Two people in my group said their steaks were underdone--cooked less than they requested--but the server took the meat back to fix it. Prices are definitely on the high end for Playa but it's great for a nice night. It seemed like a restaurant that would fit in back home in SoCal. We told the server it was a birthday and they impressed us so much--they brought out a dessert, sang a song, and even stuck a firecracker in the dessert!! It was funny and awesome. read more

I loved the atmosphere and service. I loved the space and vibe. But the food was disappointing. Shish-kebob had not flavor at all. Flatbread were "flat". Nothing else to say. read more

Great experience with my girlfriend here, though we were a bit underdressed the service was the best. We had the seafood platter, yellow fin tuna and jumbo shrimps, all served on a salt block which was amazing! read more

If you're looking for a romantic dinner for two this is the place. We got a table straight away and got handed a menu that will seem very pricey but it's absolutely worthy. The fish carpaccio is absolutely delicious, it tastes like one of the best sashimis of Japan. We then got the baby lobster and rib eye. Beware! The portions are huge. We were warned by the waiter but badly advices by our hunger. The side orders of Mac and cheese and roasted veggies were very nice, the Parmesan potatoes not so much. Very good and attentive service. read more

very delicious and such excellent service ! sea bass was the best i've ever had and flank steak and flat bread pizza also delicious! too full for dessert but they looked yummy! read more

The service by Josue and Ricardo was outstanding. Thank-you for making us feel welcome guys! We split the seafood sampler to start and it was amazing! Oysters Rockefeller, scallops, shrimp and perfectly seared tuna...I had the beef Wellington and my girl had the fillet. Crazy good. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!! read more

We're here for 11 days; today is our 10 year anniversary, and we decided to try Plank. This is one of the best restaurants we've ever been to (and we eat out a LOT), and our waiter Ricardo and his assistant Ismael were absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back! Also, try their version of the Moscow Mule. read more