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Plank's Tavern, Saint Joseph, MI

Plank's Tavern

4.6
4.6
1172 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • 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!

What 1,172 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Kid-friendly

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Healthy

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Plank's Tavern offers a "warm, cozy, and quiet atmosphere" with "excellent service" and "delicious food & drink." Highlights include creative cocktails like the Smokey Old Fashioned and Tuscan Lemon Drop, and specialty dishes like the Cherry Pork Chop. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "great special occasion destination."

1,172 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Jackson Hole7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place. The Easter Buffet food could have been more fresh. It looked like it had been sitting for hours. Would have had an omelette but there was a line. The service could have better. Had to re-ask for waters. One member of our family ordered off the menu and it was fresh and delicious.
    Plank's TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Nicholas- Thank you for attending out Easter Brunch. We served over 800 covers that day, so food was rotated out often to keep up with demand. I apologize if you got there toward the end of some of the pans, timing may have been off a bit. We do appreciate your feedback and will share with our team. Have a great summer!

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  2. Bennie

    Detroit3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service nice outside area when the weather is nice. Prices are average for a nice restaurant

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  3. JACK02

    West Palm Beach8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    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
    Plank's TavernResponded on March 16, 2025
    Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us at Planks Tavern! We truly appreciate you taking the time to visit and enjoy a meal with us. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we hope you had a wonderful experience. We are grateful for your support and hope that your time with us was memorable and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Best regards, Planks Management

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    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!
    Plank's TavernResponded on March 16, 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 us 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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  5. Nancy VIP

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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!
    Plank's TavernResponded on March 16, 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 time! Your kind words about us truly mean a lot to us and we loved hosting for Ghostlight! 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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  6. 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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  7. 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

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Courtney

    Grand Rapids153 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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  9. 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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  10. Rosemarie

    Phoenix3 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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FAQs

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

Plank's Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 1172 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
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 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
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