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Plank's Tavern, Saint Joseph, MI

Plank's Tavern

4.3 (1206)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Plank's Tavern on the Water is on one of the oldest harbors in the Great lakes.
Its approachable modern menu, home-style seating, and waterfront location takes inspiration from the place it's in, the people who live here, and the past it comes from.


We offer indoor and outdoor seating, outdoor seating is available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved. although every effort will be made to accommodate your seating preferences.

Join us in a place where everyone is welcomed!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Elton Mann
  • Catering
    Please contact us directly.
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Joseph
  • Cross street
    M-63
  • Parking details
    Free hotel parking lot at The Inn at Harbor Shores.
  • Entertainment
    Live music - call to verify dates & times
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,206 people are saying

Plank's Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plank's Tavern offers a "great drink, food, and cocktail selection" with a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the river. Guests appreciate the "excellent service and ambiance," and the "amazing focaccia bread." The restaurant's atmosphere is inviting, making it a perfect spot for "warm, cozy, and quiet" dining experiences.
1,206 Reviews
  1. Phillip

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very good. Meal was well prepared and a nice portion . The pork chop was excellent ! The sweet potatoes were cooked okay but too sweet for my taste. The pork seasoning worked well to provide a very tasty char. The pork seasoning was so good I have purchased some for my own cooking.

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  2. Kevin

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very nice restaurant to celebrate special occasions.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. David

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant ambiance is a key traffic driver, offering diners an inviting indoor atmosphere, or outdoor lake-view experience. The menu is diverse.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Richard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Made reservation through open table but called to change time and told them it was my wife’s birthday. They accommodated the change but completely forgot about the birthday and neither the hostess nor the waitress seemed to know. Good meal but disappointed with the lack of service in this regard.

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  5. Greg VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Very cold sitting at our table. We had 14 and everyone complained how cold the it was in the room. Staff acknowledged the fact but did nothing to resolve the issue.

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  6. Pearl VIP

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan161 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the pizza and other tavern fare items! Patio was the best.

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  7. Debbie VIP

    Atlanta69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Plank’s about a dozen times. Our service has been hit or miss sometimes. This time, it was perfect! And the view is beautiful on the outside patio dining area. Their focaccia bread is amazing, and a beautiful plate display.

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  8. Paul

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent wait staff and ambiance. Food was great.

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  9. Patrick

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and an amazing ambiance. All ages welcome.

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  10. Danielle

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was casual with a suave flare. The water and patio was a beautiful view from any location inside. We went for our daughter's birthday, and althoughbwe had fun we felt rushed and not exactly presented with the fun birthday experience we had hoped for. The portion sizes we're huge and everything was wonderful. The birthday Sunday came out with a flame - but that was also rushed and sat at the wrong place of the table so the birthday girl didnt even get to have pictures with it. Overall the experience didn't feel worth the price.

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FAQs

Plank's Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (269) 408-9108.

Plank's Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 1206 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
  4. Southwest Michigan
  5. Saint Joseph

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Plank's Tavern

800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    M-63
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Joseph
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free hotel parking lot at The Inn at Harbor Shores.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Elton Mann
  • Entertainment
    Live music - call to verify dates & times
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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