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    Plank's Bier Garten

    3.3 (129 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    PLANK'S BIER GARTEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Just wishing for an Italian sub, so unworthy

    The good, the bad and the ugly. Wanted to take the fam out for some comfort food, catching up and go somewhere close and decided on Planks's Bier Garten. Upon entering, only two guests sitting at the bar at 530pm slightly suspicious. Greeted and selected seats with menus and drink orders taken promptly, pretzels ordered so we could yap and decide on main courses. 4 nice sized pretzel sticks delivered hot with cheese and mustard dips, were yummy. Ordered two Italian subs with fries and a small and large pizzas. Delivered in a timely manner, hot but here's the catch. Pizza had great toppings, flavor and were pretty much consistent with our expectations. Italian subs just so far under par in pissed me off, why even keep them on the menu if you are gonna skimp, I mean for $13.75 each? Really? Who ok'ed this? Why didn't our server say, hey you may want to pick another sandwich because this one is the "weight watchers" version, or, hey our topping delivery service forgot the ingredients for Italian Subs. You could literally see through the salami slices. Clean bathroom, friendly waitress Becca.

    Rebecca B.

    Pizza is always so good!! I've been a fan for years. Love the family too. Don't forget the mini tacos.

    Hawaiian gluten free pizza + mushrooms and no cinnamon
    Rebecca M.

    I stopped in for a little football watching and pizza for lunch. The bar area was nice. Very clean with many tvs. They just have basic channels so what ever is on regular tv that is what's on. (No Sunday ticket) The gluten free pizza was good and enough for one. I got the Hawaiian, added mushroom and eliminated the cinnamon. The service was fine

    John B.

    Not a traditional wood fire pizza but it was good. The service was excellent. Great views also.

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    Adam G.

    Stopped by Plank's to watch a game, and found seating at the bar. The service was good and the drinks were cheap. We tried the pizza and it was lowkey delicious. Great crunch to the crust. Didn't experience the bier garten this time, but would definitely come back over the summer to try it out!

    Cheese Pizza with Jalapeños.
    Sujal M.

    Came here for Trivia last night with my friend and girlfriend. I was told the pizza was worth trying, and it didn't disappoint. Perfect tavern-style pizza. Was around $11. Had a Hefeweizen beer as well. Trivia format was interesting (you wager points based on the question and confidence in your answer). Ambiance is typical of any beer place, I think. We were sitting at the bar and not outside. Would recommend coming here for the pizza.

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    Love planks! Pro tip add extra cheese to take pizza to next level! Admittedly they often get orders wrong, so make sure you double check if it's a to go order. But we tolerate the occasional messed up order because the food and vibe is so good.

    Small Veggie pizza
    Scott C.

    Plank's is a fun, small restaurant and bar in German Village. The beer selection is pretty decent with both a good amount of drafts along with cans and bottles for more selection. The food was solid and the bartenders were very friendly. I started with a Boat Show IPA from Yellow Springs brewing and it's always a favorite of mine. I started dinner with a small Caprese salad (pictured). It was a little different from others I've had but very tasty. For my main course I had the small veggie pizza (also pictured) and it was pretty decent. The thin crust was crispy and delicious with lots of fresh toppings. The sauce was a little bland but overall it was pretty good. Overall Plank's is a pretty great place that I'd definitely recommend. And I'd love to go back when it's warm and take advantage of the beautiful patio.

    Buffalo chicken dip
    Erica M.

    Enjoyed a nice Sunday afternoon on the covered patio area with good weather. The Buffalo chicken dip was a little spicy but not too hot. The texture of some of the chicken bits, however, were a bit large and questionable. I picked around it. Chips were on the thicker side, plain, and crunchy. Could have used a few more chip for a more even ratio. Service was good. Not much more to say.

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    Awesome place. Food, atmosphere, staff. The best fries - crispy and tasty. Nice beer selection too.

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    Not ADA compliant. Im in a wheelchair and had to sit outside in the heat because there is no wheelchair access into the bar.

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