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Plank's Bier Garten

3.3 (131 reviews)
ModerateBars, Pizza, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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PLANK'S BIER GARTEN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Divey
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Hawaiian gluten free pizza + mushrooms and no cinnamon
Rebecca M.

I stopped in for a little football watching and pizza for lunch. The bar area was nice. Very clean with many tvs. They just have basic channels so what ever is on regular tv that is what's on. (No Sunday ticket) The gluten free pizza was good and enough for one. I got the Hawaiian, added mushroom and eliminated the cinnamon. The service was fine

John B.

Not a traditional wood fire pizza but it was good. The service was excellent. Great views also.

Just wishing for an Italian sub, so unworthy

The good, the bad and the ugly. Wanted to take the fam out for some comfort food, catching up and go somewhere close and decided on Planks's Bier Garten. Upon entering, only two guests sitting at the bar at 530pm slightly suspicious. Greeted and selected seats with menus and drink orders taken promptly, pretzels ordered so we could yap and decide on main courses. 4 nice sized pretzel sticks delivered hot with cheese and mustard dips, were yummy. Ordered two Italian subs with fries and a small and large pizzas. Delivered in a timely manner, hot but here's the catch. Pizza had great toppings, flavor and were pretty much consistent with our expectations. Italian subs just so far under par in pissed me off, why even keep them on the menu if you are gonna skimp, I mean for $13.75 each? Really? Who ok'ed this? Why didn't our server say, hey you may want to pick another sandwich because this one is the "weight watchers" version, or, hey our topping delivery service forgot the ingredients for Italian Subs. You could literally see through the salami slices. Clean bathroom, friendly waitress Becca.

Rebecca B.

Pizza is always so good!! I've been a fan for years. Love the family too. Don't forget the mini tacos.

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Adam G.

Stopped by Plank's to watch a game, and found seating at the bar. The service was good and the drinks were cheap. We tried the pizza and it was lowkey delicious. Great crunch to the crust. Didn't experience the bier garten this time, but would definitely come back over the summer to try it out!

Cheese Pizza with Jalapeños.
Sujal M.

Came here for Trivia last night with my friend and girlfriend. I was told the pizza was worth trying, and it didn't disappoint. Perfect tavern-style pizza. Was around $11. Had a Hefeweizen beer as well. Trivia format was interesting (you wager points based on the question and confidence in your answer). Ambiance is typical of any beer place, I think. We were sitting at the bar and not outside. Would recommend coming here for the pizza.

Small Veggie pizza
Scott C.

Plank's is a fun, small restaurant and bar in German Village. The beer selection is pretty decent with both a good amount of drafts along with cans and bottles for more selection. The food was solid and the bartenders were very friendly. I started with a Boat Show IPA from Yellow Springs brewing and it's always a favorite of mine. I started dinner with a small Caprese salad (pictured). It was a little different from others I've had but very tasty. For my main course I had the small veggie pizza (also pictured) and it was pretty decent. The thin crust was crispy and delicious with lots of fresh toppings. The sauce was a little bland but overall it was pretty good. Overall Plank's is a pretty great place that I'd definitely recommend. And I'd love to go back when it's warm and take advantage of the beautiful patio.

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Love planks! Pro tip add extra cheese to take pizza to next level! Admittedly they often get orders wrong, so make sure you double check if it's a to go order. But we tolerate the occasional messed up order because the food and vibe is so good.

Buffalo chicken dip
Erica M.

Enjoyed a nice Sunday afternoon on the covered patio area with good weather. The Buffalo chicken dip was a little spicy but not too hot. The texture of some of the chicken bits, however, were a bit large and questionable. I picked around it. Chips were on the thicker side, plain, and crunchy. Could have used a few more chip for a more even ratio. Service was good. Not much more to say.

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Awful service. Horrible food. I'll never return. I'll look forward to your closure which I'm certain is impending.

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Not ADA compliant. Im in a wheelchair and had to sit outside in the heat because there is no wheelchair access into the bar.

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Awesome place. Food, atmosphere, staff. The best fries - crispy and tasty. Nice beer selection too.

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The front patio is!

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4.4(41 reviews)
5.7 mi•Clintonville

Serving from Studio 35 this pizza place is the real deal. All are 12 inches and the chewy, doughy…read moredelicious crust. We had the Fig-a-ma-jig which is Garlic EVOO base, house cheese, goat cheese, prosciutto, organic Smyrna figs, organic arugula, fig glaze. Also did the Hot Swarm which is House red sauce, House Cheese, Ezzo cup & char pepperoni, ricotta, pepper flake, Triple Hex hot honey. Both delicious though I'm more savory so preferred the Hot Swarm. I would have liked it spicier. But overall delicious.

We came to Grandview Theater to try Fibonacci's pizza while seeing the new Michael Jackson movie…read more We ordered a pizza and one of their sandwiches, which is made using the pizza dough. The sandwich was honestly the highlight of the meal. It was delicious, and the pizza dough as the bread was such a unique touch that you really don't find at many Italian sandwich spots around Columbus. The pizza itself was just okay. As you can see from the picture, the toppings weren't distributed very evenly, so some slices had mostly sauce with barely any cheese while others had way more toppings and cheese but less sauce. I also wish the pizza had been cooked a little longer overall because it was pretty floppy and doughy. One thing that makes it tough is that once the movie starts, it's hard to go back and ask for changes or anything since the theater is packed and getting in and out of the seats feels disruptive. We'll definitely be back to Grandview Theater because we love the experience overall, but next time I'll probably stick to the sandwiches and popcorn and skip the pizza.

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4.4(45 reviews)
2.2 mi•Short North, Italian Village

You ever walk into a place and think, there's no way something special is hiding in here?…read more Yeah....That was me. An old tavern in Columbus. Dim. Historic. The kind of spot where you expect a solid beer and maybe some decent bar food. What you don't expect? One of the best Detroit-style pizzas of your life hiding behind a window in the back like some carb-based speakeasy. And when I say hidden, I mean hidden. No flashy signage. No "best pizza in town" ego. Just a quiet little window cranking out square pies that deserve a standing ovation. I ordered the classic red top -- already a bold move -- and added pesto because balance matters and I like to live a little. The result? Beyond reproach. Fresh, loaded toppings. Sauce with depth. And that crust... that beautiful Detroit crust. Crispy edges with that caramelized cheese halo, but still chewy and pillowy inside. The textural contrast is what separates amateurs from legends -- and this? This was legend-level execution. Easily top 3 Detroit-style pizzas I've had. And that's not a casual statement. If you don't understand the life-altering power of true Detroit-style pizza, I regret to inform you... you have not been living. Go find the window in the back. Trust me.

I've had Pie of the Tiger for takeout and now within the confines of Short North Tavern. You can't…read morelose with either, but I'd definitely recommend the dine-in experience (just because I'm a fan of Short North Tavern). But these creative Detroit-style pies are tasty, filling, and make great leftovers, which can't be said of all pizzas. Most recently, I enjoyed my Meatball Sundae pizza very much. And I was pleased with the slice of the Dill Thrill that I traded for with my wife. The dueling flavor profiles created magic. With many more pizza combinations to try, you haven't seen the last of me, Pie of the Tiger!

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4.2(404 reviews)
3.6 mi•University District
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Adriatico's has been my favorite pizza joint on the Ohio State campus for the last 25 years! The…read morenew restaurant is definitely fancier and nicer than the hole in the wall that used to be Adriatico'swhich is nice but the old place definitely had charm and will be missed. Their pizza is absolutely amazing! If you got a big group, do yourself a favor and get a buckeye size pizza and bring home leftovers... We got a large to go because we wanted to go home to watch the Ohio State game with family and we were definitely heroes for bringing back Adriatico's.

My whole family goes nuts over Adriatico's, and for the longest time I could NOT figure out why it…read morejust completely missed the mark for me. Well... mystery solved. We started with the Parmesan breadsticks and got both the garlic butter and pizza sauce for dipping. I took one bite with the pizza sauce and immediately thought, "Yep. THAT'S IT." Something about their red sauce just does not work for me. It's incredibly thick -- almost like drywall mud -- and while it definitely has flavor, it's just not a flavor my taste buds enjoy. HOWEVER...the breadsticks with the garlic butter?! Some of the best I've had. Seriously delicious. So this time I decided to avoid the red sauce altogether and ordered the chicken pesto pizza. And THAT was the move! It was fantastic. The crust was perfect, the toppings were delicious and plentiful, and the pesto worked so much better for me. My daughter devoured her BBQ chicken pizza, my sister thoroughly enjoyed her six cheese, and those breadsticks were so good that I ordered another batch to take home. Our server was super friendly and efficient and the vibe inside was chill. So after all these years, I can finally say it: I DO like Adriatico's! ...I just have to stay far, far away from that red sauce.

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