One of Lakewood's best hidden gems. And the food is always good with rotating specials. Staff is always friendly and owner is a good person.

Good vibes!! Stopped in with a guy friend on a Friday night in early June 2026. We arrived approx. after midnight, so it was the next day already, Saturday. It was a busy night with plenty of what appeared to be college students who were back home from school for the summer break. Not a diverse crowd at all at the Tavern because of the mostly young people in their early to late twenties. My friend and I stayed for about 2 hours in their back patio and towards the end of the night, we moved on inside. The patio is wonderful - a big and open space with tables and chairs. We both enjoyed hanging out there. My friend got a Jack and Coke (Jack Daniels) and he got me a Bay Breeze. I hardly drink alcohol but I liked the Bay Breeze which is a mix of Vodka with I think Pineapple and Grapefruit juice. The bar was super busy and we waited for probably over 10 mins to be helped. I can't comment on food but it appears that they serve food. Music was being played but we could hardly hear it in the back patio. Live music at the back patio would be a nice touch so they should consider getting some musicians to come play. Overall, a good night with hilarious people but better speakers at the patio would be nice so that we can hear the music better. A live band once in a while would add a nice touch. I hardly go out but Plank Road Tavern is a bar I would return to since their patio is great. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 116/250 total reviews in 2026 - 957 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 6 June 2026 read more

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Great Lakewood spot! The drinks were really good and reasonably priced. Loved that they had free pizza for everyone at the bar, such a nice touch. Good music and busy until around midnight. Not the most diverse crowd, but I would definitely go back. read more

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In for World Cup game this past week with friends. Not sure if they are usually open for soccer. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food took a bit of time and was decent but average. Beer was cold and tv's aplenty. read more

Plank Road Tavern - Menu 12/2022 - Burgers Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Plank road is a typical lakewood bar. Affordable beers and cocktails and friendly bartenders. Their wings are a step above the other bars in the area. Personally, plank road is my go-to wing spot in Lakewood. read more

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This is a great place to go! The food is very good, both appetizers/snacks and food. The staff is very kind and outgoing. Have always had great service and awesome staff! It's a must go to hole in the wall/local bar to go too. read more

A+ Bar food in Lakewood. The burger was amazing! Exactly the way I asked for it to be cooked too. This is no scrawny little patty either. The dry rub chicken wings were freakin amazing,so were the hand cut french fries. The staff was super friendly, they had my order done in 15 min. For the same price as a trip to Five Guys, I got a better tasting, big fat cheeseburger, better french fries, and an order of AMAZING chicken wings, same price. Go support your local businesses. Great service, really cool people, freakin amazing food in Lakewood. Dont drive past this common appearing Lakewood bar. It is easy to miss from the road but you need to go eat their food, now. read more

Plank Road Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Great little bar with good service and food. We enjoyed our wings and fries. We'll definitely come back to try more food and drinks. This first visit was a short one as we were bar hopping down detroit road. read more

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Welp, Yelp. I called here as I strolled near. They claimed "best tots round here." They were right! I found a barkeep with a name so dear....Nicholas Joseph, don't you fear! The beer selection was okay, but they didn't have my favorite rosé. The tots were most likely frozen, but it was a place we had already chosen. Thanks to Nick we kept on rollin. read more

Plank Road Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Great local bar. The owners are so nice and also bartend. The back patio is HUGE! The food is great as well. And if you like mixed drinks they definitely give you a strong pour! We love stopping by late night on the weekends or for happy hour during the week. read more

I had a wonderful first experience at Plank Road Tavern. I hesitate to write this review bc both times that I went recently were not that crowded so I feel like I found a Lakewood gem. To start, three words for you people: Three. Dollar. Margaritas ! And they're good. On Wednesday nights they serve up a good taco for $2/each and cold margs on the rocks are $3. They also have a lovely patio in the back. The service was top-notch too. Great place all around :) read more

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Read the menu online and decided to go in for happy hour - 1/2 off wings and $1 off all drinks. The place was empty when we got there. We sat at the bar and looked at the menu to decide what we wanted. The in-restaurant menu makes note that the 1/2 off wings are only Friday. The online menu does not make any mention of that. So their happy menu most of the time is justs $1 off drinks which is not a big deal. I ordered my drink while we looked at the menu and then we ordered a salad, wings, and a buffalo chicken flatbread - $5 special. My drink never came. I had to ask someone else after the food arrived for my drink. The food was okay and the flatbread tasted too bready. We weren't really content with our food and ended up coming home early. Also, the bill didn't reflect the $1 off my drink. read more

We are sitting in the back corner. The atmosphere is nice, Cavs game is on. We ordered Wednesday $2 tacos - 1 chicken, 1 beef. Flame warmed flour tortillas! The best! If you like this style of tortilla try them at Bomba tacos in Rocky River. Chicken is grilled, cut into thin strips, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, and pico de Gallo.I make better tacos at home. I asked for barbecue sauce because they only had Tabasco, added it to the taco with the Tabasco and it was almost like Touch Taco Truck tacos, or what I like to call "drunk tacos." Come here, eat here, come back. read more

I can't rank this place except for drinks. Ummmmm....it was good. No food except pizza

Taco Tuesday is everybody's typical- so head over here on Plank Roads Taco Wednesday!!! $3 margaritas served tall and with a salt rim on request! Yum.... read more

So I'm giving this place a low rating for a few reasons. It was huge and had a great outdoor patio space but their was no music outside and in order to get the tunes playing inside you had to pay for them. When no one picked a song it was silent in there which was super lame. On top of that our bartender was the worst. He would not take our order of shots because we were unsure of how many we wanted so he made my friend write down what he wanted and how many on a napkin. How f'ing rude. I tried to order a grape bomb shot but he ignored me and wouldn't take my order. He literally wouldn't make eye contact with me. He was only making one kind of shot. Terrible service. It won't last and I won't be back. I'm not usually such a hater but this place sucked. read more

Plan is such a Fun bar with friendly staff and good food. Large patio that's great in warmer months touch tunes is always a plus

Plank Road Tavern is within spitting distance of my home, and I have been watching with a curious eye as the former Lakewood Riviera was gutted and remodeled over the last few months. In that time, I had been scouring the internet trying to find some bit of information as to what the new space might hold and came up with nothing. In late December, the lights went on and the doors opened and I thought FINALLY I'll get to see what this place is about. Still Nothing. Then a random search brought up a remark on twitter. The Plank Road Tavern allows you to build your own burgers from delicious locally sourced ingredients- for only $5! SOLD! I was finally able to arrange a visit this evening, and am happy with the results. The grimy bar that was has been transformed into an open yet cozy space, warmly lit and accented with a wall mounted (artificial?) fireplace. A long bar is complimented with a small seating area in front of the fire, with a few other tables towards the windows facing Detroit. All in all, not a bad set up. The menu is bar fare with flare, complimented by a formidable beer list. There were a few entree offerings but the focus is mainly burgers and chicken sandwiches. There's an assortment of buns, cheeses, and other toppings and for $5 you can pick one of the first two and three of the latter. For $2 more you can add Plank Fries which are half-steak fry half-chip and all delicious. I decided to go with a burger on honey wheat with peanut butter, cream cheese and bacon, and after finishing it, I made the decision to make sure I return in the near future for another. The server explained that the menu is going to be expanded in the future, and that the monthly food and beer specials will focus on specific geographic regions that the beer comes from. Plank Road made a great first impression on me, I'm looking forward the second. And the third. read more

I had heard a lot of bad things about this place from several friends who had stopped in to check out the new place that opened in the former Lakewood Panini's/Riviera location. I wished I had listened to them as my experience there was also less then stellar. While I can see the light at the end of the tunnel this bar as a long way to go before it can get there. The menu looked pretty good, but it seems as though the cooks (not worth calling them chefs) seem to be in over their heads. Sadly, when most of your menu is gussied up bar food like deep fried pickles, hamburgers, and various other pub grub it's not a good sign at all. I ordered a hamburger thinking that with the locally sourced options available as toppings I would get a really good meal. What I got was a small little hockey puck of a hamburger on an oversized bun. My first two bites were nothing but bun. I immediately thought back to that commercial from the 80's where the little old lady asks, "Where's the beef?" Once I got to the beef patty it was dense, dry, and overcooked. Since I had ordered it to be cooked to medium this was very disappointing. I had mentioned this to the bartender, and I got a look of indifference with the only solution offered being a free drink. Really? The other problem, as it has always been with this location, is parking. While there is a parking lot nearby it is for the Autozone, and from what I've heard they have Baker's Towing on speed dial so you're left with street parking with is virtually like winning the lottery if you can find a spot within decent walking distance. I do wish the new owners all the best of luck, and hope that they can get things ironed out as Lakewood needs all the tax generating business revenue that it can get, but if the quality standards continue to be this poor I fear that it will turn into nothing more then the karaoke bar that the Lakewood Riviera had turned into before it's ultimate demise. read more

I wish that there were negative stars... This place is AWFUL!! I've been eating here for years and have watched the sad decline. I will not be back. ever. The bartender (seems like the only one that they have) is completely rude and devoid of a personality. The drinks she makes are horrible, absolutely undrinkable. We brought this to her attention and got no apology or an offer to remake. The only consistent thing about the food is that it continues to get worse with every trip. VERY disappointing because for years I loved this place read more

My first time here, and I was not impressed. Just a typical bar. Though they had a decent selection of beers, I was looking forward to Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale based on another review, and they had Kentucky Bourbon Coffee variety, which I didn't like. Stuck with Strongbow in a can, especially after I noticed how dirty the floors were. The bathroom and the floor along the bar looked like no one had mopped it in a month or so. It was extraordinarily warm inside, to the point of being uncomfortable. It was 30 degrees outside, but I could have easily worn a tank top and been fine. Service was ok, but nothing made me want to come back here rather than any other bar. read more

We went to Planks and our very polite and very sober Black male friend was blatantly discriminated against. He sat at the bar for nearly 30 minutes without service. Once he was served, he ordered three beverages at once to not have to sit at the bar and be blatantly ignored any further during our two hour stay there. He also ordered food. When the server brought us our food, our friend asked for a side of ranch. The server told him it would be $1 extra, which he agreed to without hesitation. The server brought the ranch back to him, stuck his hand out to him, and asked for ONE DOLLAR immediately, rather than adding to any of our open tabs. Our friend gave him the dollar and tipped him an extra dollar as well. The manner that he asked in and the way he stuck out his hand to our friend was clearly indicative of thinking he wasn't going to pay and/or was trying to get out of paying the ONE dollar that he agreed to pay. No other individuals at our table of ELEVEN (11) were treated this way at all, besides our Black friend. It should be added that our friend did not complain once and was nothing more than polite, patient, and compliant, despite the clear mistreatment. The blatant racism was disgusting and we will absolutely not return to this establishment or ever support them again. So sad to see! Awful awful service and experience. I am leaving ZERO stars and urge others to be educated in the establishments they're supporting and the way they treat POLITE, PAYING customers. read more

A step above the random Lakewood bars as far as decor and menu. The food is not gonna blow you away, but count on it being better than many local bars. They have solid vegetarian options and great daily specials. I've never ordered food at a table, but have had drinks while ordering food at the bar a few times and my bar-service was top notch. They have a great beer list and during the warmer months, the patio is pretty big and offers free cornhole. The inside has free shuffleboard. It's seemingly more a bar than restaraunt, but I've met the owner, and he's a great guy. He remembers regulars and treats them well. It's also important to note that if their kitchen is closed, they don't mind if you order a pizza or something somewhere else and eat it there as long as you are still buying drinks. read more

Came in during the wing crawl. Pretty cool looking place....a little sparce. I had the Moroccan dry rub and buffalo. Moroccan were super good and orriginal..just needed some sort of salt. The cook was super nice too! The bartenders were good and pretty quick...I had to ask about the daily specials. I wish more bartenders would mention that.....I sure would like to save a few bucks on a 12hr drinking binge..lol. More money for midget porn.. They did have a pretty good selection of micros...it seems a lot of Flakewood bars are getting away from the frat boy Bud Lt and stuff! All-in-all I would come back for a beer if Im strutting my stuff down Detroit Ave again! read more

Plank Road Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Meh... This bar attracts a random crowd. The good news is they have Mckenzie's cider on draft...good stuff. But other than that, I don't think I would go out of my way to go to this bar. It is a standard, 3-star, neutered personality bar. There are way more interesting and fun bars to spend time in than Plank Rd... read more

I have been to this bar twice, once just for drinks and another time for dinner. It doesn't seem to get too packed in the evenings but that was nice. Good beer selection and a decent place to watch a game. The bartender was friendly and the feel of this place is pleasant. Nice decor, etc. Came back for dinner and was very pleased. You can build your own burger and there are LOTS of great toppings. Vegetarian friendly! Fries were also yummy. Decently fast service. The burger wasn't amazing but it was definitely good and I want to go back and try another crazy concoction! read more

Plank Road is the type of unassuming place that will invite you in even when there is a private party. Sadly as great a neighborhood pub this place could be their food is not up to snuff. The menu looks great and sounds great, but the execution leaves something to be desired. Their food is merely ok. And for a bar that's fine. Just don't eat. One thing Plank Road did get right was beer. They always have lots of great stuff on tap, including the ever elusive Scotty Karate (one of my personal faves). The servers are great. They leave you in peace to imbibe beery goodness but never allow for an empty glass to go unattended. So while I don't recommend eating here, go in have a drink or two. It's everything a bar should be. read more

One of the first places we went in Lakewood after moving up from Georgia. Staff was friendly, drinks were reasonably priced, and the food was good. Definitely gave a good impression of Lakewood and enjoy hanging out here. read more

The wood plank floors and Christmas lights make for a cozy neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name. The service is off the charts - the bartenders are very attentive and always recommend the best shots. It's classy AF. So many young professionals. Good spot to watch a Browns game. Rowdy yet tasteful. Live Irish band on Thursdays. Real Irish music. You can't go wrong drinking here! read more

The Plank is one of my go-to places for a burger or chicken sandwich. For the price it's fantastic...where else can you get an ORGANIC chicken sandwich for $5...then add on toppings for only $0.25 each?! I often pick up the burger or chicken sandwich for dinner on my way to work (it's cheaper than buying all the ingredients at the grocery store and making it myself). I'm also a big fan of the Tuesday martini nights. Eight different martinis at only $4 each. read more

They really revamped and updated the food and beers. I'm now a fan.

My favorite bar in Lakewood. Decent draft beer selection (20+), usually nothing super rare, but they always have solid choices. Once in a while they'll get 3floyds. The employees are great to talk to, very attentive, and polite. The owner always acknowledges people he recognizes and checks on people around the bar. They play great music during the week, but Friday and Saturday nights, the jukebox is usually playing, so it's up to whoever pays. The food is solid, I usually get a chicken sandwich. The tacos on Wednesdays are good, especially the vegetarian ones. Good atmosphere with a good amount of tv's, a large patio, and a long bar. Not your average lakewood bar. It's great because I can really bring any of my friends here and we'll have a good time. Some bars cater to a certain crowd, this one does not. Awesome place. read more

Well... My black bean burger was delish! The bartender was very hospitable. But they could scheduled the construction and drilling at a more appropriate time. A bit disruptive! Ouch! I love this place! it is my home away from home, from home. It smells like an invitation to vocal freedom in here. Highly recommended!!! Go here and be free! I come here all of the time!! read more

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Great beer , especially the Breckenridge Vanilla Porter- my personal fave. Nice atmosphere. Live irish sessions on Thursdays which is awesome. Only downfall is the food. Below average at best. I too had a hockey puck burger on a large stale bun. read more

We went to Planks and our very polite and very sober Black male friend was blatantly discriminated against. He sat at the bar for nearly 30 minutes without service. Once he was served, he ordered three beverages at once to not have to sit at the bar and be blatantly ignored any further during our two hour stay there. He also ordered food. When the server brought us our food, our friend asked for a side of ranch. The server told him it would be $1 extra, which he agreed to without hesitation. The server brought the ranch back to him, stuck his hand out to him, and asked for ONE DOLLAR immediately, rather than adding to any of our open tabs. Our friend gave him the dollar and tipped him an extra dollar as well. The manner that he asked in and the way he stuck out his hand to our friend was clearly indicative of thinking he wasn't going to pay and/or was trying to get out of paying the ONE dollar that he agreed to pay. No other individuals at our table of ELEVEN (11) were treated this way at all, besides our Black friend. It should be added that our friend did not complain once and was nothing more than polite, patient, and compliant, despite the clear mistreatment. The blatant racism was disgusting and we will absolutely not return to this establishment or ever support them again. So sad to see! Awful awful service and experience. I would leave ZERO stars and urge others to be educated in the establishments they're supporting and the way they treat POLITE, PAYING customers. read more

Plank road has wayyyyy better tacos than barrio!!! Pleasantly surprised with the revamped menu!!

I really wasn't entirely impressed the two times I went here. But, it could all be based on the circumstances, so I haven't completely ruled out coming again. I didn't eat either time, so I can only speak for the drinks and service. My first time was utterly frustrating. I came with two boys and the female bartender seemed to think they were the only people that needed beer that night. I don't know if she was one of those sexist female bartenders (yes, they exist, I know it's strange to hear--my boyfriend had a really hard time believing what I was saying) or if she just thought I didn't look thirsty....either way. I definitely drink my beer slower than the boys, so I'm already at a disadvantage, so when I got my beer halfway through theirs, it was almost not worth it. That being said, the beer selection seems pretty good! My second visit was better because I wasn't the only girl, got to put an order in with everyone else and had an overall good time. The problem this time: misspellings on the chalkboard "specials" wall. I got completely distracted from the group for a bit because the board had some poor grammar on it (the curse of the English major...sorry.), so when I went to rub out the unnecessary apostrophes, some ladies sitting nearby gave me the stink eye and almost jumped out of their seats to stop me. Come on, guys! I'm helping everyone involved! So, despite some common grammar mistakes and poor service one night, I'm not opposed to returning, but it's not on the top of my list. I really do want to try the food, though. read more

I went to get a burger last night and it was not good. I ordered it medium and it came out char broiled. The service was not good. I had to ask for the check 3 times from 2 different bartenders. I'm pretty disappointed because i live int he neighborhood and it could have been a great new go to. I guess I'm going to stick with 56West for burger's that is right across the street from Plank Road. read more

I wasn't sure what to expect when deciding to come here. We went for lunch on a Saturday. There were only two other people in the place. Our server was fine, not really that friendly but he got the job done. He didn't write anything down though and had to come back to the table to doublecheck that he remembered them correctly. We ordered the pork nachos. There was literally two pieces of pork in them. I know this because my friend went to the bathroom and I had two nachos, each with one piece of pork on them. When she got back, she was kinda peeved cause I had eaten all the pork. I felt kinda bad. They were pretty weak. I got a greek chicken sandwich. It was ok. The ciabatta bread was kind of overpowering and would have tasted better toasted. The chicken was pretty good though. My friend said her chicken sandwich was just ok as well. The place was ok. All I could think of though was the old paninis. read more

Stopped in a random Thursday and the wife and I had a great time. $3 Guinness and Jameson, yes please and there was some nice Irish Music.. The place looks great inside and the burger was really good, nothing like some fresh patties from TJ's. Overall the bartender was really nice and made us feel welcome, well done we'll be back soon. read more