Plank's Tavern

4.8

1170 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(269) 408-9108
Website
http://www.innatharborshores.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Elton Mann
Catering
Please contact us directly.

Location
800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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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Experiences

Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet
$19.95 - $48.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Celebrate Easter with us at The Inn at Harbor Shores and indulge in our exquisite Annual Easter Brunch Buffet! Savor a delectable selection of dishes, refreshing drinks, and a buffet experience like no other. Don’t miss out—call Planks Tavern today to secure your reservation and plan your visit to this unforgettable event. Please parties of 6+ guests will be allocated a table in our ballroom area.
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
$10.00 - $48.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Indulge in a lavish buffet featuring an array of treats: Carved Meat Station Waffle Station Eggs Benedict Made-To-Order Omelet Station Shrimp Cocktail Display Biscuits & Gravy Fried Chicken Salmon Salad Bar Assorted Pastries & Desserts Quench your thirst at our Beverage Station offering Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Lemonade. Ages 2-6: $10 Ages 7-12: $25 Ages 13 & up: $48 (Tax & Gratuities apply) Reservations are required; call 269-408-9108 to reserve your spot. The buffet will be served in our Harbor View Ballroom. For smaller groups of 6 or less, our a la carte brunch menu will be available in Plank's from 7 am to 3 pm. Larger parties of 6 or more are invited to enjoy the buffet in the ballroom. Make this Mother's Day one to remember!

Charcuterie Board* (GF)$22.00
artisan cured meats + aged cheese + hummus + spinach tzatziki + olive mix + pita + flat bread crackers
Old Harbor Wings*$22.00
ten wings + hot honey, sriracha, house bbq, gweilo, hot honey mustard, or cajun dry rub + blue cheese dressing crudité
Big Pretzel $25.00
tavern cheese + peanut butter spread + jalapeño honey mustard
Fig & Goat Cheese Bruschetta $17.00
grilled focaccia + fresh chèvre + fig jam + arugula + hot honey

Main

The Basic Breakfast* (GF)$16.00
two eggs any style + crispy bacon or sausage + hash browns + toast
Traditional Eggs Benedict*$17.00
applewood ham + two poached eggs + hollandaise + english muffin + hash browns
Deviled Avocado* (GF)$20.00
two poached eggs + avocado + fire roasted corn salsa + crema + chiloula aioli + tortilla strips + carne asada potato + cilantro oil
Bayou Benedict*$20.00
poached eggs + fried polenta cake + onion + pepper + andouille + cajun shrimp + creole hollandaise + fried potato
Lox & Avocado* (GF)$20.00
two eggs + toast + lox + avocado + hot honey + marinated feta + roasted tomato + red onion + caper berries + fruit
3 Egg Omelette : Garden* (GF)$16.00
spinach + onion + pepper + mushroom + tomato + cheddar
3 Egg Omelette: Lumberjack* (GF)$18.00
ham + sausage + bacon + onions + peppers + cheddar cheese + smothered in gravy
3 Egg Omelette: Ham it Up* (GF)$17.00
applewood smoked ham + cheddar + green onion
Chicken & Biscuits*$21.00
southern fried chicken + two biscuits + chorizo gravy + two eggs
Loco Breakfast Burrito*$18.00
eggs + cheddar + potato + chorizo + queso + pico + tortilla strips + crema
Shrimp & Grits* (GF)$18.00
two poached eggs + bacon cheddar grits + six cajun tiger shrimp + hollandaise
Hash & Eggs* (GF)$18.00
corned beef + hash browns + peppers + onions + two eggs any style + toast
Caramel Apple Waffles* $16.00
two sugar pearl waffles + fuji roasted apple + honey pecan cinnamon crumble + brandied custard + caramel + bacon or sausage

Soups + Salads

Add Protein: Chicken Breast* $7 | Five Large Shrimp* $12 | Sea Trout* $12 | Lobster Tail* $26

Soup du Jour
made in house daily
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Plank's Caesar* (GF)$16.00
romaine lettuce + house croutons + pecorino + red onion + caesar dressing + fried capers
Plank's Chopped Salad* (GF)$16.00
romaine + bacon + egg + tomato + cucumber + onion + smoked blue cheese crumbles + avocado + choice of dressing |

Tavern Fare

all sandwiches served with fries.

Wagyu Smash Burger* (GF)$25.00
pepper bacon + american cheese + pickles + sweet onion aioli + truffle fries
Angry Reuben* (GF)$18.00
corned beef + jalapeño infused sauerkraut + thousand island + gruyere cheese + detroit rye
Lobster Roll* (GF)$30.00
leg and claw meat + herbed lemon sauce + brioche roll + malt vinegar fries
Nashville Hot Chicken*$18.00
fried chicken + coleslaw + bread and butter pickles + spicy honey sriracha
Chicken Caesar Wrap*$18.00
grilled chicken + romaine + fried capers + pecorino + red onion + caesar dressing + fries
Chicken Bistro Wrap*$17.00
bacon + avocado + grilled chicken + lettuce + tomato + gruyere cheese + bistro sauce
Avocado Garden Wrap$14.00
avocado + marinated tomato cucumber salad + arugula + gruyère + spinach tzatziki + fries

What 1,170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Plank's Tavern offers "fantastic food and service" with a menu full of "fresh seafood" and creative dishes like the "Wagyu smash burger" and "truffle fries". The "waterfront dining option" and cozy ambiance make it a top choice. Although service can be slow during busy times, the friendly staff and delicious meals ensure a memorable experience.

1,170 Reviews

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JACK02
West Palm Beach8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went for the birthday party with the group? Everything was great. Would go back again anytime
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OpenTable Diner
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great waiter. Very knowledgeable about menu and personable. Would recommend to friends, family and visitors!
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Nancy VIP
Las Vegas11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food & drink, excellent service. We appreciate you donating to The Ghostlight Theater & I especially enjoyed the specialty drink called Art District; nice nod to the Ghostlight & I hope you will keep it on the menu!
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Brad
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Warm, cozy, and quiet atmosphere. Great service, on the pricey side but the quality of the food is top notch. A great special occasion destination.
Plank's TavernResponded on February 25, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We aim to provide a comfortable dining experience to all of our guests and we're glad that our servers provided excellent care to you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Best, Planks Management
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Darrell
E. Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great experience. The lighting was a bit to weak. More lighting on the table would have been nice.
Plank's TavernResponded on February 25, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent visit to Planks Tavern. We appreciate your honest review, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed some aspects of your experience. We're always looking for ways to improve, so we take your suggestions seriously. We will look into getting some more lights for our diners! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better dining experience. Your input helps us continue to grow and serve our guests better. Best regards, Planks Management
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Courtney
Grand Rapids150 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had Valentines dinner here and it was fantastic! Drinks that had on special were creative and very tasty!
Plank's TavernResponded on February 25, 2025
Hi there Courtney. Thank you for sharing your experience at Planks Tavern. We're thrilled to hear that we made your special date night, one to remember! We appreciate your feedback on the Valentine's Day specials; we try hard to come up with unique & beautiful drinks here at Plank's Tavern. We invite you to come back soon and try out our new spring cocktail menu, debuting in a couple weeks! We look forward to providing you with another excellent experience. Best, Planks Management
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Mary
Grand Rapids1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
i had only been there once before years ago, and I will now be sure to go again, it was great !! great service and great food .
Plank's TavernResponded on February 12, 2025
Thank you Mary for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern! We're thrilled to hear that you decided to stop in again; your kind words mean a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Best, Planks Management
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Rosemarie
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere good place to have a great brunch
Plank's TavernResponded on January 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management
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Donna
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining here Service was great! Eric did a nice job!! My husband had Fish n Chips Very Good I ordered the Cherry Pork Chop…cooked well The Cherry sauce was more sour than sweet, which I wasn’t expecting Overall a nice experience. We will be back
Plank's TavernResponded on January 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service! Your kind words about our Fish & Chips and your server Eric. It truly means a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management
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Jessica
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a nice time at Planks! The food was delicious. I had the smash burger with truffle fries. I highly recommend getting the onion aioli to dip the fries in, you won't be disappointed. The cocktails were very good as well. The Smokey Old Fashioned and Tuscan Lemon Drop were our favorites. Top shelf and Generous with the booze without being too boozey 💁‍♀️
Plank's TavernResponded on January 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Planks Tavern. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service! Your kind words about our food and team of employees! It truly means a lot to us. We work hard to ensure that every guest has a memorable dining experience, and it's wonderful to know that we succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with another excellent experience. We love the truffle fries with onion aioli too! Thank you again for your support. Best, Planks Management
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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 4.8 stars by 1170 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 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

Website
http://www.innatharborshores.com/
Phone number
(269) 408-9108
Catering
Please contact us directly.

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Plank's Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

32 Grand Rapids / Western Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

Brunching is a Habit

Peanut Butter and Jelly Shot$7.00

JOP's Bloody Mary$10.00

Mimosa Tower$70.00

Mimosa$9.00

Espresso Martini$14.00

Bubbles & Berries Bellini$9.00

Beer Tower$45.00

The Revolver $14.00

French 75$11.00

Shareables

Charcuterie Board* (GF)$22.00

Old Harbor Wings*$22.00

Big Pretzel $25.00

Fig & Goat Cheese Bruschetta $17.00

Main

The Basic Breakfast* (GF)$16.00

Traditional Eggs Benedict*$17.00

Deviled Avocado* (GF)$20.00

Bayou Benedict*$20.00

Lox & Avocado* (GF)$20.00

3 Egg Omelette : Garden* (GF)$16.00

3 Egg Omelette: Lumberjack* (GF)$18.00

3 Egg Omelette: Ham it Up* (GF)$17.00

Chicken & Biscuits*$21.00

Loco Breakfast Burrito*$18.00

Shrimp & Grits* (GF)$18.00

Hash & Eggs* (GF)$18.00

Caramel Apple Waffles* $16.00

Soups + Salads

Soup du Jour

Plank's Caesar* (GF)$16.00

Plank's Chopped Salad* (GF)$16.00

Tavern Fare

Wagyu Smash Burger* (GF)$25.00

Angry Reuben* (GF)$18.00

Lobster Roll* (GF)$30.00

Nashville Hot Chicken*$18.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap*$18.00

Chicken Bistro Wrap*$17.00

Avocado Garden Wrap$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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