Way too expensive. Sent my parents there for anniversary...my mom ordered steak frite father ordered the fish. They just live down the street(condo). Neither enjoyed their dinner and my fathers fish was cold. read more

Great thin crust pizza for the main and calamari was fried just right! Service was great as well.

Good food, great service and awesome location A little loud but definitely recommended. read more

Service was great. Food was really good. Covid protocols in place, but still able to dine in comfort. All in all a great experience. Normally would give 4 stars 'till a second visit, but we were just so glad to get out to a restaurant...The menu was good for variety, and enjoyed the wine by the glass selection/options. read more

So after reading many reviews it seems as though Plank is a "hit-or-miss" resto bar. My take is that regulars will like this place more and first time visitors might love it assuming they go at non-peak hours. To begin with, Plank is the life of the party in an otherwise sleepy area of Oakville. Its that one place with the lights still on when everything else has shut down. Our experience was not unlike several other reviews....the staff is friendly, seating quality varies and the lights are way to low for you to really see what the dishes look like. The menu is "inspired" for a pub with a great variety of appetizers and entrees. We ordered the Dumb Son wontons and the dumplings as appetizers. the dumplings were great but the wontons had enough salt to preserve a cow! I mean it was unbelievably salty so we returned them and ordered more dumplings. For the main course we ordered the Lobster Mac 'N Cheese and the Peruvian Chicken Salad. Both dishes were good although a bit on the smallish side or too expensive for their size. The environment is chalet-like with lots of folks sharing conversations at laughs at the bar. There is table seating along one wall, with some larger tables at the front and 3, hi-tips for 4 at the back (an areas which seems oddly separate from the rest of the place. Overall our experience was good except for the Dumb Son beef wontons, which were really bad (soggy and salty). If I did go back it would be to have a few drinks and appetizers at the bar after having a nicer dinner at another place. read more

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This place was the highlight of our night with my family of 6. Thank you for taking our last min booking to accommodate our whole family 2 hours prior on a Saturday night. The food and atmosphere was absolutely amazing. I'm in Oakville for a whole month and will be trying as many restaurants as possible before going back to my home town. This place was a little on the pricy side, but what was served to us was absolutely worth it. The quality and freshness of food was absolutely amazing. read more

Wonderful lively atmosphere. Our service was top notch with appropriate recommendations.We had the Risotto ball and dim sum wonton appetizers. They both were excellent. The steak frites and Club mains were delicious. We highly recommend Plank for a great dinner! read more

Steak Frites were absolutely delicious, steak was perfectly cooked at the requested rarity and the fries were salty but not too salty. Overall a 10/10 resteraunt. Would reccomend. read more

Beautiful location. Amazing service. The food. Omg the food WOW amazing. Mango lemonade was tasty. Great menu lots of choice. Fresh cut fried calamari. Outside terrace is so peaceful. read more

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Not my favourite place. They don't honour reservations. Others have complained about this and their attitude is that it's the customer's fault not theirs. I guess they can have an attitude because of all the restaurants they have in Bronte. They figure that they are entitled. read more

I have been eyeing the menu for quite some time and finally did the trek to Oakville for Sunday brunch. The place is small but very kitschy with the wood decor - hence the name PLANK. As we checked in for our reservation, we were greeted with a smile and hello by three of the servers. It was a nice, warm welcome. We ordered drinks - Sunshine and Bubbly and a Kentucky Breakfast. I really like how they have a limited selection for brunch cocktails and they are all $6. As for our meal, we ordered the Crispy Pigs Ear Salad (delicious, don't be deterred or turned off by pigs ear, it's really crispy and a great complement to the Caesar salad), Pecan Fried Chicken (with waffles and pork belly hash) and Biscuits & Gravy. Everything was so simple and tasty but with a unique twist. We have definitely found a new brunch place and will return again soon. We also want to go back to try out their dinner menu and cocktails. read more

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Brunch of dreams! My first time at Plank was for Easter brunch - and the breakfast menu is really really awesome! I wanted to try just about everything on the menu, but I went with Huevos Rancheros and the special, Chicken and Waffles (yay for significant others that want to split things!). I'm hoping to go back in the future and try the stuffed french toast, one of the pizzas, or really anything.. absolutely everything looked great! The best thing about this place, is that the prices are super reasonable. $12 for a brunch item is fine by me! They also serve up mimosas and casears, brunch's best friends! I honestly can't wait to go back! read more

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After months of wanting to hit up Plank, the opportunity finally availed itself. Cutting right to the chase, I am giving this place 5 stars based on ambiance, and if course food and drink. I love the size of this restaurant, and the lighting. Somewhat dimly lit, with lots of wood and stone throughout, one might mistake themselves for being somewhere more downtown. The bartenders were very friendly and were quick to talk shop with an amateur like myself. Into the belly went the following (in no particular order): the pulled pork nachos (excellent), dumb son (siu mei - mediocre), salt and pepper calamari (very nice), and of course Mac and cheese sticks. All of these were share plates. I sat at the bar and kitchen counter and will definitely go for the "meat" special next time as the osso bucco and sliders looked amazing! For drinks, the bartender made a fantastic manhattan which was followed by a proper whiskey sour for dessert. I will definitely be coming back with a group to check this place out again. Well done guys! read more

I have not eaten at Plank and actually I have never even been there. So how do I write a review and give a 5 star rating at that. Well...here's why. I was looking to send a restaurant gift card as a b'day gift for my sister who lives in the area. I live in San Francisco BTW. It turns out to be more difficult that I thought to find a card online that could be delivered electronically. Come on Canada! I decided to call Plank since they had good reviews and see if there was a way to purchase a gift card through the phone and get it out to my sister. I was lucky to get Melody when I called. Since I only had a day to get the gift out to my sister, she offered to go personally drop it off!! What?? Awesome! This is customer service! Melody deserved a raise and a promotion. read more

Plank is a.) chalk full of some interesting tapas & b.) whaddya know, a bourbon bar! I was super excited to try this place after checking out the menu & popped by here after a day-long Oakville crawl. I ordered an Old Fashioned which was good, but would have been better without ice because mine melted before I drank it all and got all watery. Heres what we sampled food-wise (note: I SOOO wanted to try the sausage stuffed chicken wings, but they don't have them on the menu anymore! :( ) Cauliflower Fritters: deep fried & a little too greasy for me. The batter wasn't great. Very bland tasting. Deep Fried Chicken: even greasier than the cauliflower fritters. This one made me feel a bit sick due to all the grease! House Sliders: A-Ok. Meat a little overdone, and I would have preferred them more rare, but still tasty. Chicken Tacos: DELISH. I'm a pretty slow eater generally but I gobbled this down super fast! Really nice flavours that work well together and the pineapple salsa ROCKS! D'Italiano Pizza: Also A-Ok. Not the best pizza I've ever eaten, but I do love me some cheesy, prosciuttoey goodness! They had a dessert menu, and usually I am a dessert FIEND, but the only dessert that really interested me they were out of (sadface x2) Overall it was decent, and the service was pretty knowledgeable, friendly, and fast, but this place was definitely missing a wow factor for me. However, I'd definitely come back to try out more items on the new tapas menu and to give this place a second chance, because this place definitely has the potential to be awesome! read more

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greasiest fried rice I have ever seen small frozen looking tasteless shrimp why not use shrimp that has something too it, saltiest pork belly. I got a take away container because after a couple of bites I was full. threw it out when I got home. this single dish was probably over 1200 calories and 1000mg of sodium. read more

The best Tapas restaurant I've ever been too. And boy does everyone else already know that too. We've been here twice and both times we had to wait 30 min for a table. But do yourself a favour and wait, you won't be disappointed. We've tried a lot of things on the menu, and we have yet to try something we didn't like. The duck poutine with foie gras gravy sounds weird but tastes really good. We also tried the house sliders, dumb son (shrimp and pork dumplings), albacore tuna poke, roasted bone marrow, and brats in a blanket. The brats in a blanket is basically bacon wrapped jalapeños poppers, bratwurst, and cheddar. So delicious! This place is also home to our all time favourite cocktail- the French 67. Although it's off the drink menu now, I highly recommend you get it. It's basically Prosecco, Gin, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup. I don't know who discovered the prosecco and gin combination but whoever it was is genius. To Plank Restobar: Bring French 67 back to your drink menu! Otherwise, we're going to keep asking you for it every time we come back :) read more

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This place was okay. The menu is varied and interesting but the wait staff isn't very attentive. I sat at the bar and was only spoken to three times. Once to be seated, once to have my order taken and once to pay. I was never checked on or offered a second drink. But the ambiance is fun and the food was pretty good. read more

Great environment and the food is spectacular. It's not my go to type of place to visit, as I'm not the target market for their cuisine, however I really enjoyed myself here. 5* read more

Great menu, food and wine. Wish they had Craft drafts. That would make this place perfection for me. Food. Farm to table style menu. I ordered streamed pork and shrimp dumplings. Some of the best I have ever had. Summer salad. Not perfection. But still fun. Drinks. Great choices for wine. Service excellent. Attentive and food was to the table quickly. Granted. It was a slower lunch time. Decor. Casual. Think farm tables and iron work. Location. Close to the water. You could view lake from outdoor patio. Overall one of the better restaurants that do a farm to table style of food. They had an inventive menu that included drinks and food. Casual and comfortable. read more

I dined in during COVID and can I say this place did a fabulous job at making the dining experience normal. Temperature checks done when arriving for our all patrons, masks worn while moving through the restaurant but not needed once you're seated. Plexiglass between tables. Service was top notch, shout out to our server Tracy for offering suggestions, and for just making everything perfect for our party of 4 during the busy lunch rush. Highly highly recommended Take A Bao, Big Macca and the sliders. read more

Food: House Sliders: yummy but a bit salty Bacon Risotto: again on the salty side, but I love the texture and bacon flavour of it Wings: a bit too sour on the outside and dry inside Baby Bok Choy Salad: it tasted like lighted kimchi, very refreshing Pork Tacos: I liked the crispy fried pork belly, well balanced with sour slaws (if I remember it correctly) Overall food was good. Small portions so u get to try a variety. Service was attentive and food came pretty fast. Would come back. read more

Plank Restobar - Baby Bok Choy Salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

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Great service but mediocre food. Nothing to rant about here. Cocktails were not great either read more

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Went on a recommendation from a coworker and were so glad we did!! Quaint atmosphere and a rustic design. Had a nice patio area where you could dine and take in views of Lake Ontario. Ordered the Duck Poutine and it was absolutely DELICIOUS!! Not too greasy and fries were perfect!! I also had the Grilled Cheese with artichoke walnut pesto and smoked bacon... it worked so well that my mouth is watering thinking of it!! read more

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Let's call it 2.5 stars. Went for drinks and apps. Drinks were great. Server to match. Now the food (all apps $14- $16 ea): Short ribs: Served in two strips on 6-Ish bones and drowned in basic bbq sauce. When you use that much sauce, you're hiding something - either poor meat, or a poor cook. Also, cutting the strips may help as an app. These are to share, so eating off one dish is hard when strips are intact. Korean fried chicken: All bun, little chicken. A couple small morsels of well seasoned fried chicken wrapped in a far too big bun and some red cabbage for crunch. This dish could have been alot better conceived given a better wrap or more chicken. Sliders: Great. Cooked right, good bun, well seasoned. Juicy and flavorful. Bone marrow special - $16: How this made it out of the kitchen, past the head-chef's watchful eye (he was sitting in the expo area) and on to our table, is beyond me. Half a large beef bone on a plate, cut length-wise to expose the marrow was plated with about eight crostini, sauce and Dijon mustard. The marrow canal through the bone was the width and depth of half a dime and had little to no marrow. Likely enough to cover one crostini. Sitting near the chef, I asked him how basically an inedible bone and crackers could be served and at that price and make it out of his kitchen. He explained that this is not the standard of the restaurant and the supplier will be contacted. He asked me if we would stay longer so that he may personally choose a bone and replace the dish for us. He wanted to make it right, as I told him this was the dish I was most excited for. I said we would stay to wait for it and to please leave it on our bill. We even ordered another round of drinks to pass the time. Keep in mind, drinks, on average, are over $10 each. We were finished all dishes and drinks to this point and were ready to leave. We stayed on the request of the head chef. Time passed. And passed. And passed. The dish was never replaced and we were told that the chef left with no word or warning to us. it was hard not to feel insulted and duped by the chef into buying another round of drinks. If we come back, it'd only be for a drink. If you're looking for food at a mid to elevated price point and quality, the area offers far better options. read more

Was back home in Oakville (visiting from Los Angeles) for a week and decided to try this lively bar/restaurant with my Mom for lunch. I had the Pork tacos and my Mom had the sliders. Both meals were delicious and reasonably priced. The service was attentive and friendly. We would recommend and I will certainly be back. Remember to make a reservation because they get booked up, especially at dinner time. read more

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Not my worst experience but it's down there. Food: The food came at a reasonable time (15-20 minutes). The duck taquitos and the cauliflower fritters were the best!!!!!! Service: Waiter was having a bad day so the service was heavily lacking. Environment: REALLY loud place so continuous conversations are non-existent. Restaurant is visually appealing though. read more

Plank Restobar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

My friend and I decided to try this place and were pleasantly surprised! Upon entry Covid safety measures were strictly adhered, felt safe to dine indoors. We ordered the Take a Bao, Shrimp Tempura, and Big Macca. The Big Macca was packed with flavour and the sauce on top tasted exactly like Mac sauce from McDonald's! Take a Bao was fluffy deliciousness and shrimp tempura is always a hit. Our server was great! Next time I'm in the area, I'll be back. read more

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We went here for my birthday and thought the food was just ok. It's very busy and hard to hear the people at your table. read more

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We went to plank for dinner last night with 2 friends. Service was amazing, food was amazing (as usual )... we felt safe as they have taken the best precautions keeping social distancing and keeping everything clean as well as a new thermometer that looks like an iPad screening everyone. Our only complaint was the hostess at the door she was very rude and impatient which we never have experienced at Plank. It was our friends first time at plank and she left a very negative experience for them. read more

My husband and I grabbed a late lunch here yesterday. The atmosphere is nice, the decor reminded us both of something you might see in a ski town. The food was excellent, they have a fairly good drink selection, and portion sizes are good. Our server was attentive and very nice. It was very busy when we arrived, and after eating here I can see why it's so popular. It's also right across the street from a little park, which makes for a nice after dinner walk. read more

BEST RESTAURANT IN OAKVILLE! I just love hanging out at this place. The seating outside is what you should aim for. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful marina along with great food and drinks. If you want some tips on what to order - the beef sliders and the ricotta cheese on a bread are a must. The beef sliders were juicy and soft and delicious. Pair those with a Rickards red and you are in for a great night. Stay away from the fish taco (one of the worst tacos I have ever eaten) and the pizzas (they are ok but not great). Enjoy your experience at this place! read more

The service is extremely slow and the food is not that great. Calamari was the only good dish. Tuna poke way to spicy and lots of rice and salad not enough tuna. Lamb dish "Zeus" not very good. read more

I've been to this restaurant several times in the past and been really happy with the food. Two weeks ago I ordered the Watermelon Sugar salad and it was absolutely delicious with a great balance of ingredients, lots of big watermelon chunks and a fabulous dressing. Yesterday I ordered the same salad and it was like someone grabbed a handful of arugula from a salad bag, threw in some tiny chunks of watermelon and a few roasted sunflower seeds and no dressing. To top it off there was a dead bug in it. Really disappointed. Chef changed? Ran out of ingredients? Maybe they should take it off the menu if they can't build it properly. read more

Plank is easily my favourite local restaurant. It is the go-to for girls night out, date night or family dinners. It is a tapas style restaurant, so order a few things and share with everyone at the table. Usually when the girls and I go we order three Bits & Bites and a pizza. The cauliflower fritters and sliders are AMAZING. They are ordered every single time. Tip, specify how you want the sliders cooked or they will come well done. The sauce that comes with the cauliflower is delicious. It makes the entire meal. I have yet to find any other restaurant that does cauliflower fritters as well as Plank. The burgers have bourbon braised onions and bacon aioli on them. Need I say more? Another yummy Bits and Bites item is the duck poutine. Outstanding. The fries are cooked to perfection, gravy is delicious as are the cheese curds. Very flavorful. The calamari is delicious. Beef tacos are amazing as are the wings. My boyfriend liked the popcorn shrimp, but said he would order other things on the menu before he would order the shrimp again. D'Italiano, Big Bird and The Interview are my favourite pizzas. The are thin crust and full of flavour. Easily big enough to share with another person. D'Italiano has prosciutto, shaved fresh parm and arugula. Every bite has a combination of all three flavours. They definitely do not skimp on their toppings. Big Bird has chicken, caramelized onions, bacon, goat cheese and pesto on it. Yum!!! So many amazing flavours going on there. The Interview is for those who like their food a little on the spicy side. It's topped with beef, kimchee, caramelized onions, spicy cheese, roasted red peppers and sesame seeds. It's the newest addition to the pizza menu and definitely does not disappoint. Typically we wait anywhere from half hour to an hour on a Friday or Saturday evening year around. We've never had a problem finding a little bit of room at the bar and ordering drinks while we wait. Every time the wait has been over half hour we've been brought pizza balls with marinara sauce. It's a nice touch! It is loud in there. Not much can be done about that, it's a busy place that is typically always packed. The decor is awesome. Literally full of wooden planks. Very relaxed, trendy atmosphere. I can honestly say we have never had a problem with any of the staff that have served us. All of the girls have been really sweet and smiling. They explain the new menu items and when we order sliders, they make sure there's enough on the plate for everyone to have one. We've had more than one server tend to our table. One might stop by and see if we need drink refills, another may bring the food. The food rarely comes out at the same time. It's brought as it's made so that it is hot. Since we order everything as a shareable, we never mind. They have a great drink menu that changes seasonally. I'm surprised to see so many poor reviews based on my experience over the last few years. If you're on the fence whether or not to try Plank, do it! read more

Great servers and friendly staff.. fun place for drinks and apps.. good food. Sliders are a big hit!! Also love the Brie.

First pandemic restaurant outing in over 2 years. Great staff. Distancing & mask. Super food. Great atmosphere. Made us feel really comfortable. read more

Interesting place...it feels like a pub...but it has a decent wine list (served in proper wine glasses), the food is delicious and has somewhat of an Asian twist. We went here at around 6pm on a Thursday night and they were already busy, packed by the time we left. It's in what appears to be a great location right across the street from the harbor. Our waitress was super friendly, personable and efficient. I had the steak and frites. The fries were skinny and crispy (how I like it) and the steak was tender and full of flavor. read more

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If you are ever in the area, please do yourself a favor and check this place out! Everything here is A+. The food is fresh, and there is an open kitchen concept so you are able to see the chefs working away. The service is also very good and prompt. I love that the menu is constantly changing and there is always a surprise or twist to the food items making it unique. It's great to order a bunch of different items and share. The ambiance inside is also very nice, with dim lighting and candles at the table. Great spot for a date :) try to make reservations especially for dinner on the weekends. This restaurant is very popular and you should expect to wait without a reservation. read more

This is what happens when a big restaurant group stops caring. I tried to contact the Catch group directly to pass on my comments, but the contact us part of their website does not work. I have been coming here about monthly for the last 5 years. All good until two weeks ago, but something has really changed (cooks, management?) as the food quality has gone from very good, to so bad that I will likely not show up again. Two weeks ago, nearly every table in our section sent something back. Yesterday, I had cauliflower fritters that were filled with raw batter, a tasteless calamari, and dim sum that was barely warm? What has happened to what used to be a great place to eat? I would give this place another chance if they could explain the problem, but contacting them is next to impossible. Not a place to recommend any more. read more