Hands down best meal we had in St. Joseph, MI. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great patio and spectacular food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

See all

Plank's Tavern on the Water. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The "on the water" part is a letdown. View isn't great. Big sand piles across the small lake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was nice to eat outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the chilaquiles. Not traditional. Basically, breakfast nachos. Tortilla chips with way too much verde salsa. Poached eggs on top. Wasn't a fan. My husband ordered the special. Crème Brûlée French toast. It just looked like French toast with no syrup. If I were the chef, I would have sprinkled some sugar on top and used a torch to burn it-so it would really taste like crème brûlée. Waiter was not very knowledgeable. He kept having to go to the kitchen to ask about our questions. Overall, a let down. read more

I asked the hostess if I could be seated outside on the water and was told "we have a server rotation, and it's easier if you sat at this table". Mind you, there were a lot of open tables on the water, and we were seated outside away from the water. Later, she sat people at the same table I had requested. The chicken on the Cesar salad was dry. The bill for four salads and water was over $110 with a view of the water that was underwhelming. On the plus side, the waitress was pleasant and accommodating. read more

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! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tavern had a nice charm for a hotel restaurant with views of the water and nice lake themed[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] our server was super friendly and happy to recommend beers and food both. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

See all

The food was delicious. We had the curry wagyu bolognese. It wasn't spicy, it had notes of tarragon and other Indian spices. The tomato basil soup was awesome. Service was great Adam was attentive but not hovering. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was very pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of space and a view of the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved the big pretzel, burrata, and goat cheese apps. Bread and cheese for the win! read more

See all

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The actual restaurant felt surprisingly upscale and classy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]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).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. read more

See all

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Our family comes for brunch often during the holidays and the Inn at Benton Harbor is beautifully decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a lovely place for a restaurant and we've been able to find comfortable seating for a large group.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We visited on Black Friday and had a nice experience! Our server was attentive and fast, drinks were handled very well with everyone getting different coffees, teas, etc. and we were all ordered with the food out within 15 minutes. One dish was delayed but the rest came out on time. The food is pretty standard for an American brunch spot- it's 4/5 stars when it comes to seasoning/quality in my opinion, and comes at a higher price point- but I think you're paying for the view which makes sense! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The windows over the water are beautiful and the decor is cozy and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So all in all, this is a great choice of a spot for a date night or family meal. The menu has all of your standard brunch options- a Benedict, pancakes, several omelettes, a classic breakfast, a hash, etc. I ordered the garden omelette and it left a little to be desired- potatoes weren't all the way cooked/ sat in a lot of oil, eggs were well cooked but the veggies were cut in large chunks/on the more raw side. This is what I meant about being 4/5 stars. Large portion sizes though, and something for everyone on the menu. The pizzas and sandwiches always look really good! And there's an extensive drink menu as well as a holiday drink menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I imagine this place would be amazing in the summer when Benton Harbor comes alive but it's charming in the colder months as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will keep coming back when we're in town visiting family! read more

First the positive. Server was busting her tail and was friendly. The whitefish was really good (the couscous was so bland) as was the Herb and Loaf appetizer. Now for the reason we will not be going back and do not recommend. I ordered the Surf and Turf. It came out not what I requested to be cooked. Was undercooked. It finally came out. Manager dropped it, never said a word and left. Well now it was so overcooked it was inedible. The shrimp was not seasoned at all. It could've been at least cooked and some garlic butter, but it was like they took the cocktail shrimp and warmed it up. I had to pour salt and pepper on it just to be able to eat it. The potatoes were good until I found a potato with a stem sticking out of it. How hard is it to clean your potatoes? I told the server just about the steak. I didn't even mention the potatoes. She came back and said the manager was taking it off the bill. We never saw the manager, he never came over to apologize, nothing. This was so disappointing because we saw so many good reviews and we went there because we had gotten married the day before and wanted a nice dinner. We have plans on dessert and everything and decided to just go ahead and go. We didn't want to take the chance of the dessert being just as bad. I think this restaurant needs to work on how to cook steaks, how to clean your potatoes, and how to season your food. They also need teach their managers how to handle customer service. I say that as someone who has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Do better! read more

Disappointed. It's a holiday weekend and we were passing through town and found this spot which looked like a great eatery on the water. It's attached to a hotel so there is plenty of parking. We walked in and requested a table outside and were seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'll be honest, the view wasn't great. It's on the water but the other side of the water is a big industrial/construction area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered some drinks which took a while but our waitress explained the bar was a bit backed up. An hour passed and we didn't see our waiter or have our food yet. Looking around, it looked like no one had any food. My boyfriend had to hunt down our waitress to see what's going on. Turns out there were still 5 tickets ahead of us and they haven't even started cooking our food and it had been 1 HOUR. We paid for drinks and left. read more

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pair that with great food, daily specials and a great view and you've got a perfect spot on the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to see what the renovations bring! read more

See all

Adam and Jocelyn were AMAZING! Cannot say enough about how great the service was. They were fabulous. Helped us choose all of our menu items and they were all amazing. Jocelyn is the pastry chef, and the two chocolate desserts were to die for. 10/10 would return! read more

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. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Here's what we ordered. Note the mandated 20% gratuity!! - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Ordered a single drink and a Ruben sandwich? My girlfriend ordered shrimp and grits. Drink came after 10-15 min which I brushed off, the food didn't come at all. After 45 minutes I had to look for our server and ask her about our food, said it'll take another 15-20 minutes. I'm no specialist when it comes to restaurant services but I think an hour plus for a sandwich and shrimp and grits seems a bit much. Another reason for the 1 star is because there was no update from the server or even checking on us. read more

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! read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Goat cheese and fig appetizer - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

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! read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Hummus and calamari - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

We had a very Large Pretzel and a lovely southern friendly waitress:) The Honey Lavender Prosecco read more

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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is quiet, mostly because most people choose to eat on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

See all

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. read more

See all

The roasted chicken was ABSOLUTELY amazing. This rating is 100 because of it. I was blown away. But I will say the Bread & Edible Candle Service was really bad, took about 40 minutes to even melt. And my wife had the fish and chips and she ended up eating as many bites of mine as I would offer. Very bland. I cannot recommend the chicken more, but unfortunately the rest of our time wasn't 5 stars. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Roasted half chicken - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

**Vibes, Drinks, and Jasmine - A Winning Combo!** Came here for a heart-to-heart with my girl and ended up having one of the best bar experiences ever. We sat at the bar, and Jasmine was our bartender--**absolute legend.** She knows how to mix a drink **right**--not just strong, but **balanced, smooth, and packed with flavor.** I had the Art District cocktail (spicy mezcal perfection), my friend got the espresso martini, and, of course, I had to get one too. On top of killer drinks, Jasmine kept us **laughing, vibing, and feeling right at home.** 10/10 experience--if you're thinking about going, just do it. You can thank me later. read more

Well seasoned Shrimp and grits with a couple of poached eggs did the trick for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Release that attractive over great location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is late February so out of season this place is fairly empty so if you wanna fight the crowds, this is the time to be here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We stopped in Friday for brunch and sat on the patio. The patio is large and has shade and sun tables. Sitting next to the water is so beautiful. I had a mimosa which was a bit more orange juice than I prefer but still tasty. We split the avocado toast and it was perfect. The ciabatta bread was thick and soft. I highly recommend it and it was a generous portion to split with another person. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

See all

[[HIGHLIGHT]]While Planks is being renovated, their Speak Easy, Slip 800, was nothing less that fabulous[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We were there last week and I had the bone marrow plate. It was topped with a delicious trio of caviar, pickled onions, and sea urchin. The flavors worked spectacularly with the savory marrow. I hope they continue to have this dish when Planks is completed. read more

Delicious breakfast here the other day topped off with a mimosa tower! Love the innovative menu! read more

See all

Not impressed for the amount we have to pay and minimal service. Waiter barely came to our table, and when he did, he acted like he wanted to run away as soon as possible. read more

Great service, atmosphere, food. Even for their off season they do well. Will be back when I am in town. The best Brussel sprouts and espresso martini read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Dumplings, Brussels sprouts - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Excellent brunch. Hard to find chorizo in an omelette and the whipped feta was amazing. The new drink menu (and head drink specialist) is amazing and we tried a few fun concoctions- banana drink with rum and actual banana chips on top and a morning mimosa like margarita with lime and orange juice read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Chorizo omelette - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

See all

We found Plank's Tavern on a weekend visit to St. Joes. With the restaurant being inside a hotel, we don't really know what to expect. We were seated on the outdoor patio for lunch, right on the water. Their outdoor seating is very cute with flowers and comfortable lawn chairs. The food we ordered was very tasty and fresh. My husband had the fried chicken and biscuits, and I ordered the smash burger. We shared and everything was done well. Service was a bit slow, but it was a busy weekend. Nice find while enjoying the area. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Smash burger, fried chicken and biscuits - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Charged 1.50 for blue cheese stuffed olives in my dirty martini! Paid 10.00 for Caesar salad and they brought my entree before I finished it ! Wanted to order cheesecake for dessert out of decaf coffee!! Pitiful ! With tip 173.00 no wonder so few stars ! Adam never came back to even check how entree was until we were finished eating! read more

I came here with my elderly grandma and toddler son. The decor was very modern and it wasn't busy on a Friday evening in October. We ordered the kids burger for my son. I tried a bite and it was really really good. I ordered the ribs. For $25 I was incredibly impressed...they were also fantastic. My grandma ordered the steak and also thoroughly enjoyed it. We really expected overpriced not so good food but were very impressed with the quality. Our server was fantastic as well. We highly enjoyed our experience. read more

Found this very nice waterside restaurant during a coastal road trip in Michigan. Surprisingly, it is a hotel restaurant, located in the Inn at Harbor Shores. We stopped during the lunch hour and although it was not the weekend, the restaurant offered a brunch menu with a lot of choices. We sat outside, near the water--and to deter unwanted flying "bugs," the restaurant had installed a plexiglass half-wall next to the outdoor eating space. Ordered the Breakfast Board as I wanted something light--just a bagel and lox. Served on a long wood board, the dish came loaded with accompaniments---goat cheese, hard boiled egg, pimento cheese, roasted bell peppers, sausage and fruit. Switched out the sausage for bacon. Way too much to eat for one person--but since it only came with one bagel, it really wasn't a shareable as described on the menu. Love pimento cheese but not a fan of this version. It was way too creamy, like a pudding, but everything else served on the "Board" was delicious and fresh. Husband ordered the Eggs Benedict and enjoyed it. First cup of coffee was very weak--tasted as if the coffee packet had not been changed before brewing. Server made a new pot with a new coffee packet and it was fine. Service was a little slow but the restaurant was busy. Waiting on food and the bill wasn't bad as it gave us more time to enjoy the water and boat watching. Restaurant very clean--including the plexiglass wall, and the hotel lobby walls are decorated with fun upcycled art fish sculptures. read more

See all

We spent the nigh tin Benton Harbor/St Joseph on our recent trip home from visiting the kids. We wanted to sit on the water as it was a beautiful late April evening. We found Plank's on the River through Yelp. It is in the lobby of the Harbor Shores Resort located on the St Joseph river. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor terrace has a great view of the river, and nifty glass panels that can be slid up to block the wind. The one downside here is that across the river is where Dock 63, an aggregate supplier, keeps their piles/mounds/mountains of crushed rock. Not very scenic. Otherwise, the bend in the river is lovely. We were pleasantly surprised with our food, and our server was great. I had a lovely Norwegian Sea Trout over delicious mashed potatoes loaded with butter (yum), spinach, baby greens and fish roe. It was beautiful, well cooked and yummy. I would totally get this again. My husband had the ribs, and he was happy (and let me tell you, my hubby smokes the BEST ribs). I had the Tuscan Lemon Drop cocktail, and it was as tasty as it was beautiful. After dinner, we had a drink sitting in the Adirondack chairs available along the river. Very relaxing. If you are even in St Joseph, MI and looking for a nice meal with a good view, definitely try Planks. read more

See all

We stopped her for breakfast on a Sunday morning before leaving town. Located inside of a hotel, it is a pretty decent setting with a view of the lake. The food was mediocre for the price. I had the breakfast burrito. It had good flavor with lots of ingredients, but the tortilla was very tough. Almost like you would have to cut it with a steak knife. The server was friendly but pretty slow, they were probably understaffed. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Food was very wonderful! We have a service dog and the restaurant was very accommodating to us! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The gave us a separate patio from everyone else.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Zach was our waiter and he made us feel so welcome and even gave our dog some water! We highly recommend Planks tavern on the water! read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Summer chicken and trout with a side of garlic bread - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

Nice tavern/restaurant with waterfront seating. Our waitress was really good and helpful. Had the Falafel and Hummus. Really a good meal. Stopped in at the bar for drinks before and the bartenders were great. Really nice wine list. read more

Breakfast with my daughter today. Immediately greeted when entering the hotel. The hostess took us to a table right next to the fireplace which because it was snowing a bit out it was a great seat. We ordered coffee and because we frequent here we already knew what we wanted. The presentation is always spot on and these are the top two choices when we come for breakfast. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Avocado toast with eggs over easy - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

See all

Dinner on Christmas Eve with our family of 6 has been a tradition for 7 years. This year was a mix of good and not so good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although we had made reservations 6 weeks in advance, we once again got seated at a very small table directly in line of the front door and subsequent wind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We asked to be reseated and were told no other tables were available. We ordered drinks and bread service and were told bread was no longer available. (Our reservation was for 6:30). The drink order was incorrect for one of us. We ordered meals and the waiter came back to the table to tell us that the trout entree was no longer available. We received our meals (after 45 minutes) and one of them was incorrect. We did request that the manager stop by our table. The bartender came over and did not address any of our issues--instead she told us that the entire restaurant was due to be remodeled after the holidays. On the positive side, our waiter was very attentive and did attempt to make our experience as positive as possible. The food was generally good. We have enjoyed the restaurant in the past but will be exploring other options in the future. read more

This place is better than the rating indicates. Know before you go that it is inside a hotel, but it's a nice hotel (or seems to be, I didn't stay there). I'm generally prejudiced against hotel restaurants, but we gave it a try. As far as ambience, it seemed to be the restaurant of choice for the homecoming crowd on the night we ate there, so it's somewhat swanky. It is pricey. Expect to spend $30-50 per person (including a drink). Entrees under $20 are very limited. Having said all that, it was good. Both food and service were solid (hat tip to Emily, our server). I had the fish and chips and my friend had the Wagyu burger. If I had a complaint about anything, it would be that the fries were mediocre. There were no other complaints about the food. We ordered quickly, but the food did take a little bit to arrive. The wait was not unreasonable, but the food is cooked to order and that may explain some of the service complaints. I'll add that there is a nice selection of local/regional beers. read more

We were staying at the harbor inn and decided to try the Plank's Tavern on the river. my wife and I got the fish and chips and my son got the barbecued rib and fries .The fish was as crispy and delicious as the picture looks. The ribs were tender and fall of the bone with a great smoky flavor. Our waiter Tom was very knowledgeable and very attentive he was great. Our table overlooking the water and had a great view of the harbor. I paired my fish with the harbor amber beer A local brew from the Livery brewery. A great evening. read more

Plank's Tavern on the Water - Barbecued ribs and fries - New American Near Me - St. Joseph, Michigan

See all