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The restaurant has a ambiance, great music, friendly staff, and good food. We arrived and they had live music. Forgot to mention we came for Thanksgiving. We had the option to have the Thanksgiving menu of the regular menu. We had the regular menu. We order the New York strip, salmon, wedge salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and Mac and cheese. Everything was wonderful. Definitely recommend for a nice romantic dinner. A little pricey. Great for special occasions:)
I found the smoked bourbon cocktail to be fairly watered down. It did not express the Makers Mark well at all. For appetizer we ordered Grilled Octopus. That had an firm but very chewable texture. The grilled flavor was prominent but not overpowering. For my main I ordered the Sea Bass en papillote. I found the bass to be overly lemony and not particularly flavorful as a fish. The side dish of potatoes was large, but just a basic goopy buttery, too gummy mush. Overall at the price point, I'd say I thought it was OK. Next time I'd order a steak.
Not one of my favorite places. During our visit we noticed it would rain at the drop of a whim so I was confused as to what they would plan to do if we were mid meal and a downpour happened but thankfully we didn't have to find out. I did request to be sat inside for this purpose however I was told those tables were for reservations only which brings me to my next complaint. I tried multiple times (to no avail) to make a reservation ahead of time at this establishment. I tried calling and emailing (with no response). I noticed on their voicemail they noted they did not have availability until the following month, which seemed to be untrue as we were able to get a seat without a reservation without any problem. Finally we just decided to stop by and chance them having an open table which they did. Our first clue should have been that the hostess was trying to attract patrons walking by to come in. It has been my experience that typically restaurants that have to resort to that type of advertisement usually are not the best locations to dine in. In any event, the pictures on their yelp looked appealing so we decided to give it a try. I did not care the service nor the food quality of this place. We ordered the BBQ sampler and the cedar planked salmon. I returned my salmon and had to request my salmon to be fully cooked. The ambiance of this place is dim so I would be mindful of when enjoying dinner that you are eating outside and keep an eye out for bugs both near your person and near your food. The concept seems to be open air and it seems as tho they purposefully place diners nearest to street view to give the appearance that they are busy as to attract more patrons, even though we requested to be sat inside. Overall 2 stars for service and food. I would spend my money elsewhere.
We stumbled upon Plank our last night in town. It is a block off of 5th Avenue and kind of hidden, but this was our favorite restaurant in town. Plank reminded me of Sonora Prime on 5th, but significantly more affordable with the same quality. The atmosphere was incredible, the food was on point, and the service was much better than I would have expected, given the entire front-of-the-house staff looked to be in their early 20s. We had a small meal, but everything was really good. While we waited for our entrees, they brought out a small plate of bread and what seemed like a banana hummus (not sure), but it was great. We ordered the brie appetizer and it was covered with a very light baked shell and set in a sweet green tomato jam. One of the best brie appetizers I've had in years. We also tried the Sweet Corn Soup and it was quite good. A tad sweet for my taste, but all of the flavors were still amazing. For the main course, we had the Filet cooked medium-rare. It was cooked perfectly and the flavor was very good. It was a quality cut of meat. They serve it with a mushroom sauce on the side, but it was not necessary (though it was tasty). The atmosphere and music were what took this place to the next level. The decor was very similar to some of the high-end restaurants in town (like Sonora Prime) and the music was kind of techno-trance-tropical. Check out Easy Tiger by Geju and you'll see what I mean by the type of music. All in all, I cannot say one bad thing about this place. If you are in Playa del Carmen and you want a good steak in a hip atmosphere, Plank is for you.
This attractive restaurant was located right in front of our hotel. We wanted to have a cocktail and a quick bite to eat so we gave them a try. Our drinks were beautiful, creative and delicious. We ordered only one dish (scallops and pork belly), and it was fantastic. I have never had pork belly prepared better than they did here. The scallops were also done to perfection. If we had more time in Playa, we would definitely have eaten here again and if we come back, it will definitely be on our list of places to repeat.
Walked by this restaurant and it looked so nice that we decided to have dinner here. It was a wonderful meal. The restaurant gave us flat bread with a cream cheese spread as a starter. The dip was so good! We also ordered the seafood sampler, the shrimp and the bacon wrapped scallops were the highlight. I likely wouldnt order this again for the price. I had the short rib for dinner and it was a great dish, the mashed potatoes and the sauce made the dish amazing. The meat was a bit gamey. My bf had the catch of the day, which was grouper wrapped in paper, it was lemony and light. I had the smoked old fashioned which was well made and a fun experience. All in all, solid place to try when in town!
Nice restaurant in Play del Carmen. We were given this place as a recommendation from a friend. This place was definitely good, and the ambiance was nice, but did have its flaws... Ambiance/Service: The service staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the place was very modern and gave off a very nice vibe. My only complaint here, would be the smell, and it wasn't necessarily their fault, but the breeze pulled in a smell that unfortunately hurt our desire to eat... Food/Drinks: The drinks here were very tasty and the food was good. I cannot say the food was great, but it was good. We had the rib-eye steak, which was definitely cooked and seasoned wonderfully and it came with a rock stone for you to cook additionally if you need to. Would recommend this. The sides we ordered was the artichoke and the corn. Unfortunately, neither of those sides were tasty and we were not satisfied with them... We also had the seafood bisque as well as the baked brie. Both of these were very delicious and we were very satisfied with them. This is a nice place and the staff is very friendly. Their food is also good, but there were a few items (sides) that we were just not super happy with, but all in all a good restaurant and would check it out if you are in this area.
We came here for my friends birthday and the food here was gooooooood. We all got the salmon, and got shareable sides (Mac and cheese, corn, and mash potatoes). All the food was bomb! The drinks were very delicious as well. For someone who barely likes salmon, I would eat it again! That's how good it was, it was so fresh and cooked to perfection. But the service, that was on another level. I told the waiter it was my friends birthday and he went above and beyond (sad I don't remember his name). They gave my friend a birthday shot and a free dessert. The waiter was so nice, funny, and the rest of the staff was very enthusiastic! The owner even took time to speak with is. Superb service and superb food, highly recommend!!!
So, here we are in Playa Del Carmen, MX. got here a bit late and wanted something close for dinner. Well, have no fear, this is RIGHT across the street from our hotel, Acanto Playa Del Carmen. Very friendly staff, great drinks and some tasty food. A bit pricey, but still good food. For an appetizer, we got their scallops and pork belly, which was AMAZING! Then We both got the grilled Octopus and if you like this sort of seafood, then you will love this. I know people don't like the texture, so then you can try a steak or something. But this Octopus was very delicious. The mashed potatoes were a hit and the French fries were really good as well. The serving size was enough to share one of these side dishes, but whatever, we were not n vacay mode, lol Our drinks were good, and the building were very modern and nice. read more
9 months ago
4 years ago
This was a lovely dinner. If you're looking for a fine dining experience in Playa, this is it. It's pricey, but you're paying for an elevated meal. We came for an early dinner, and were seated outdoors without a reservation. Service was very good. The food is a bit rich, but tasty. Portions are very big. read more
3 years ago
The restaurant has a ambiance, great music, friendly staff, and good food. We arrived and they had live music. Forgot to mention we came for Thanksgiving. We had the option to have the Thanksgiving menu of the regular menu. We had the regular menu. We order the New York strip, salmon, wedge salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and Mac and cheese. Everything was wonderful. Definitely recommend for a nice romantic dinner. A little pricey. Great for special occasions:) read more
I found the smoked bourbon cocktail to be fairly watered down. It did not express the Makers Mark well at all. For appetizer we ordered Grilled Octopus. That had an firm but very chewable texture. The grilled flavor was prominent but not overpowering. For my main I ordered the Sea Bass en papillote. I found the bass to be overly lemony and not particularly flavorful as a fish. The side dish of potatoes was large, but just a basic goopy buttery, too gummy mush. Overall at the price point, I'd say I thought it was OK. Next time I'd order a steak. read more
3 years ago
Best drinks EVER (alcoholic or non), best service, and not so good food. The grilled octopus was undercooked and fishy, the salmon was very fishy, the lobster bisque and the tuna tartar were too salty. SO I would go for drinks and good overall ambiance, but not to eat. read more
4 years ago
excellent food and service highly recommend Great Chef Great staff Pleasantly surprised will definitely return and be a regular read more
3 years ago
The service was excellent! We got the brisket (slightly dry but very good) filet mignon, risotto, grilled veggies, mashed potatoes, fries and cheesecake. Would definitely recommend! read more
4 years ago
Not one of my favorite places. During our visit we noticed it would rain at the drop of a whim so I was confused as to what they would plan to do if we were mid meal and a downpour happened but thankfully we didn't have to find out. I did request to be sat inside for this purpose however I was told those tables were for reservations only which brings me to my next complaint. I tried multiple times (to no avail) to make a reservation ahead of time at this establishment. I tried calling and emailing (with no response). I noticed on their voicemail they noted they did not have availability until the following month, which seemed to be untrue as we were able to get a seat without a reservation without any problem. Finally we just decided to stop by and chance them having an open table which they did. Our first clue should have been that the hostess was trying to attract patrons walking by to come in. It has been my experience that typically restaurants that have to resort to that type of advertisement usually are not the best locations to dine in. In any event, the pictures on their yelp looked appealing so we decided to give it a try. I did not care the service nor the food quality of this place. We ordered the BBQ sampler and the cedar planked salmon. I returned my salmon and had to request my salmon to be fully cooked. The ambiance of this place is dim so I would be mindful of when enjoying dinner that you are eating outside and keep an eye out for bugs both near your person and near your food. The concept seems to be open air and it seems as tho they purposefully place diners nearest to street view to give the appearance that they are busy as to attract more patrons, even though we requested to be sat inside. Overall 2 stars for service and food. I would spend my money elsewhere. read more
4 years ago
We stumbled upon Plank our last night in town. It is a block off of 5th Avenue and kind of hidden, but this was our favorite restaurant in town. Plank reminded me of Sonora Prime on 5th, but significantly more affordable with the same quality. The atmosphere was incredible, the food was on point, and the service was much better than I would have expected, given the entire front-of-the-house staff looked to be in their early 20s. We had a small meal, but everything was really good. While we waited for our entrees, they brought out a small plate of bread and what seemed like a banana hummus (not sure), but it was great. We ordered the brie appetizer and it was covered with a very light baked shell and set in a sweet green tomato jam. One of the best brie appetizers I've had in years. We also tried the Sweet Corn Soup and it was quite good. A tad sweet for my taste, but all of the flavors were still amazing. For the main course, we had the Filet cooked medium-rare. It was cooked perfectly and the flavor was very good. It was a quality cut of meat. They serve it with a mushroom sauce on the side, but it was not necessary (though it was tasty). The atmosphere and music were what took this place to the next level. The decor was very similar to some of the high-end restaurants in town (like Sonora Prime) and the music was kind of techno-trance-tropical. Check out Easy Tiger by Geju and you'll see what I mean by the type of music. All in all, I cannot say one bad thing about this place. If you are in Playa del Carmen and you want a good steak in a hip atmosphere, Plank is for you. read more
This attractive restaurant was located right in front of our hotel. We wanted to have a cocktail and a quick bite to eat so we gave them a try. Our drinks were beautiful, creative and delicious. We ordered only one dish (scallops and pork belly), and it was fantastic. I have never had pork belly prepared better than they did here. The scallops were also done to perfection. If we had more time in Playa, we would definitely have eaten here again and if we come back, it will definitely be on our list of places to repeat. read more
3 years ago
Walked by this restaurant and it looked so nice that we decided to have dinner here. It was a wonderful meal. The restaurant gave us flat bread with a cream cheese spread as a starter. The dip was so good! We also ordered the seafood sampler, the shrimp and the bacon wrapped scallops were the highlight. I likely wouldnt order this again for the price. I had the short rib for dinner and it was a great dish, the mashed potatoes and the sauce made the dish amazing. The meat was a bit gamey. My bf had the catch of the day, which was grouper wrapped in paper, it was lemony and light. I had the smoked old fashioned which was well made and a fun experience. All in all, solid place to try when in town! read more
7 years ago
Nice restaurant in Play del Carmen. We were given this place as a recommendation from a friend. This place was definitely good, and the ambiance was nice, but did have its flaws... Ambiance/Service: The service staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the place was very modern and gave off a very nice vibe. My only complaint here, would be the smell, and it wasn't necessarily their fault, but the breeze pulled in a smell that unfortunately hurt our desire to eat... Food/Drinks: The drinks here were very tasty and the food was good. I cannot say the food was great, but it was good. We had the rib-eye steak, which was definitely cooked and seasoned wonderfully and it came with a rock stone for you to cook additionally if you need to. Would recommend this. The sides we ordered was the artichoke and the corn. Unfortunately, neither of those sides were tasty and we were not satisfied with them... We also had the seafood bisque as well as the baked brie. Both of these were very delicious and we were very satisfied with them. This is a nice place and the staff is very friendly. Their food is also good, but there were a few items (sides) that we were just not super happy with, but all in all a good restaurant and would check it out if you are in this area. read more
5 years ago
We came here for my friends birthday and the food here was gooooooood. We all got the salmon, and got shareable sides (Mac and cheese, corn, and mash potatoes). All the food was bomb! The drinks were very delicious as well. For someone who barely likes salmon, I would eat it again! That's how good it was, it was so fresh and cooked to perfection. But the service, that was on another level. I told the waiter it was my friends birthday and he went above and beyond (sad I don't remember his name). They gave my friend a birthday shot and a free dessert. The waiter was so nice, funny, and the rest of the staff was very enthusiastic! The owner even took time to speak with is. Superb service and superb food, highly recommend!!! read more
3 years ago
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8 years ago
Part of the VIP restaurant-partnership with the El Taj condos... we were able to receive a heavily discounted brunch here over a weekend in November. For $5 per person, we were able to have access to their breakfast buffet (jamon, cheese, deviled eggs, fruits, yogurt, etc) and a serving of baked breads with cream cheese IN ADDITION TO an entree per person. Of course, we could not refrain from ordering the seafood tower (counts as an entree for two people). It is magnificent. Honestly, after the breakfast buffet and the seafood tower, our group of four was pretty stuffed and could barely stomach the other two entrees. I think it was a eggs benny and some other poached egg with pork dish. Eggs benedict was only ok and I prob would not order again. Overall excellent meal and experience. In fact, when we tried to come back again on the Monday that we were leaving, we were crestfallen to discover that it was closed. read more
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The service, ambiance, drinks, and food were all fantastic! The place is so nice and welcoming. Overall, a fantastic experience! read more
7 years ago
We were in Playa for Spring Break and decided to celebrate our son's 11th birthday with a special dinner off the resort. What an absolutely wonderful experience!! The food was fabulous and the staff gave our son the most memorable Birthday ever!!! Even he talks about it still!!! He says this Birthday topped all past birthday parties that included his friends at the Main Event in the USA, including all that venue has to offer! Now that's an ENDORSEMENT! The guys all came out and sang their traditional Happy Birthday song and brought a sparkling candle atop their native corn cake. It was phenomenal!! Our dinner was pretty spectacular as well! We sat in a booth where we could watch the beach goers and night life pass by without it being too lively. Restaurant is on a side street so it's quiet enough for family gatherings and those looking for some night life. We were there the week before US Spring Break so it was quiet. Very nice!!! read more
3 years ago
This is an odd review. I started it in 2021, and here I am in 2023 finishing it because it didn't go through. In any event this place is magical. From the menu, to the ambiance (outside seating integrated with inside - it all flows together - hence patio bar) adjacent to a quaint, creatively-paved (not quite cobblestone) street. The first night I was there, an awesome parade went by. I may come back to add more to this review but for now... just know that I recommend this place highly. 5 starts alllllll the way! read more
10 years ago
3.5 stars but probably 4 by Mexican standards. Octopus with arugula and passion fruit seeds - a bit of a deviation from the normal flavors of an octopus appetizer, with the addition of sweet passion fruit juice and seeds (watch out for these, a bit crunchy, nice texture but don't crack your teeth on these). But it was a success and thoroughly enjoyed this one. Jumbo shrimp - beautiful presentation. A bit dry. Ask for lime or lemon to add a bit more flavor. Pretty good. Seafood sampler - not great. Oyster rockerfella was too creamy not very fresh, the scallop was so so (maybe better with a bit of lemon too), the tuna would be better is you asked for the soy ginger sauce instead. read more
For my family's vacation, we stayed at El Taj, which gave us 'free' breakfast coupons that could be used at Plank. Since we had one coupon per person for each day, we went to Plank multiple times for breakfast/lunch during our stay. Plank has a great atmosphere and quick service. For breakfast and lunch, we never had an issue getting a table for our group of four, and they have tons of outdoor seating. We always ordered the set menu, which came with juice, coffee, a pastry/bread board, a fruit plate, and one main dish. Be ready to have a LOT of food. read more
5 years ago
What a gem of a restaurant in Playa Del Carmen. The food was so yummy, portion size was on the larger size and the presentation was outstanding. If you're looking for a nice quieter spot with good food, highly recommend Plank, the wedge salad with pancetta and seafood sampler were yummy starters. I had the catch of the day and my partner had the fettuccini seafood. read more
5 years ago
We stumbled upon this place and had a great blue band playing. Service was amazing, drinks were perfect and the Tomahawk steak was over the top!!! Will be coming again read more
5 years ago
After all this is a place where you can visit to eat when you coming to Playa del carmen, it's my good memory for vacation in PDC. read more
6 years ago
This place is amazing! The food is so fresh and the cocktails are incredible. The waitstaff is so kind. I absolutely love the ambience as well! Fun presentation. It's a perfect fun night! read more
3 years ago
Absolutely amazing! Easily the best food I had my entire stay in Playa. It was Thanksgiving Day and I got a three course Thanksgiving special that they offered. It was only $700 pesos, which is about $40 usd. I may go to Playa every year on Thanksgiving just to eat it again. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
Pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. We got a vouchers for the tasting menu from our hotel (El Taj) expecting it would be sort of a tourist trap. But the food was very well prepared and well presented. Our waiter, Ricardo, was very friendly and kind of a joker as well, which we enjoy. The cocktail selection was very good and inventive. *Edit: and the desert, light and well balanced. read more
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Calle 16 Norte Bis S/N
77720 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
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