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    Plank's Tavern on the Water

    3.6 (337 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Plank's Wagyu Burger
    Ben A.

    Hands down best meal we had in St. Joseph, MI. Great patio and spectacular food. The Wagyu beef burger is probably in the top five best burgers I've ever had. The Herb and Loaf bread served is also huge and absolutely delicious.

    Aaron B.

    Top notch dining experience in the awesome Inn in Benton Harbor. I went for the more upscale chicken dish while my girlfriend had the chicken pickle pizza. Both were great! The tavern had a nice charm for a hotel restaurant with views of the water and nice lake themed our server was super friendly and happy to recommend beers and food both.

    Espresso martini
    Emily J.

    Loved the appetizers at this place. Our server was a little less than jazzed to have a big table perhaps but we were in a good mood once cocktails came out. Plenty of space and a view of the water. Loved the big pretzel, burrata, and goat cheese apps. Bread and cheese for the win!

    Karim J.

    The reason why I came here was because I went on a week long getaway with my family to the western side of Michigan. The entire time I was there I barely had an opportunity to eat fresh fish from the lake. After doing a little research, Google recommended this restaurant that was located inside of a hotel. It was not exactly what I was hoping for, but options were surprisingly limited where we were staying. Well I am happy I found it, because this place exceeded my expectations. The actual restaurant felt surprisingly upscale and classy. It wasn't that busy when I paid a visit, but that was fine because I wanted a nice quiet dinner with my young son who I ended up getting a grilled cheese sandwich (they had a kids menu which was appreciated). My waitress, who was very sweet and attentive, recommended the parmesan crusted whitefish. This dish absolutely hit the spot and satisfied my craving for lake fish. The filet I got was so meaty and tender, with just the right amount of seasoning. The amount of fish I got was quite generous, so much so that I took what I did not finish to go. I saw that other reviews for Plank's Tavern were not as warm as mine, which is sad. I throughly enjoyed my meal here and have little to complain about from my personal experience.

    Blood Orange-Beet Juice Margarita
    Jasmine Z.

    Best cocktails in the area! There is something for everyone on the menus. Bar staff is knowledgeable and eager to please, very creative drinks that are beautiful plus taste great. Pair that with great food, daily specials and a great view and you've got a perfect spot on the water. Can't wait to see what the renovations bring!

    Hummus and calamari
    Clara S.

    This is the hotel restaurant/bar located in the lobby at the Inn at Harbor Shores. Nice views of the water with great outdoor seating as well. The bartenders are excellent and so friendly to make you feel at home during your stay. We hung out at the bar alot throughout a friend's big wedding weekend here and only wished they would stay open later for after party festivities! The cocktail menu is great with vast selections of everything. I liked the espresso martini, mi casa es us casa, and spicy margarita. As for food, the hummus dip and calamari were both so tasty, fresh, and huge portions. Loved having this spot at our hotel! Thanks for having us!

    Here's what we ordered. Note the mandated 20% gratuity!!
    Mel C.

    Food mediocre, service worse. The best item for our party of 4 was my wife's chopped salad with grilled chicken. Soup appetizer was not served. Silverware was dirty. And the waitress never smiled. Not once. Maybe we'll try again on a non-holiday weekend. Mother's Day may have been just a bit overwhelming.

    Goat cheese and fig appetizer
    Lauren P.

    Service was amazing! The hostesses and waiter went out of their way to be friendly and helpful to our large party. The pretzel, Cobb salad (with amazing dressings), homemade soup, and other appetizers were amazing! Very fresh and yummy!

    Gelato
    Jessica S.

    I was here for a smash burger, a California roll, beer, and gelato. The Cali roll and gelato were good. The burger was not worth $25. I did not like the tomato jam, cheese, or the sweet pickles on it. I would not get this again. The service is friendly and the decor is nice. I have given it a few tries but Plank's is a bit overpriced with average food. The norm in this area it seems. I was here awhile ago for breakfast and did not love the eggs benedict. The taste and texture were off. The hash browns were good, crispy. I did not like the OJ or the cappuccino.

    Maria G.

    We stayed at The Inn At Harbor Shores and decided to have brunch at Planks. The service was good, our waitress was pleasant and attentive. Our food came out with a bit of a wait but not too bad. Their options were very good and I enjoyed my meal. They are very accommodating here. The restaurant is quiet, mostly because most people choose to eat on the patio.

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