Plank Restobar

I was highly impressed when I went their for the irate time. Great tapas, perfect location. Next time went there with a couple of friends and everything was average. I would still recommend this place as they have since menu and a great place, specially in a summer afternoon.

Waffle topped with crispy fried chicken topped with eggs! Excellent option for a person who prefers meat and savory for breakfast!

You’ll have a love at first bite moment if you try the albacore tuna poke on the Plank menu. It was my favourite out of the four items I tried on the menu, followed by fried duck wings in a lemon pepper dry rub. I enjoyed the fish tacos, although I wish the taco shell was softer and more fresh. The fried chicken was good, but underwhelming after trying the tuna and wings. You’ll love the atmosphere though and the friendly staff. I’ll definitely go back to try other items. The bourbon drinks are a bit pricey, but delicious.

We stumbled upon this on Unilocal so we decided to try it out! Definitely a feel at home spot, great atmosphere and the food… Omg the food. Absolutely full of flavor, all very fresh and I felt great afterwards. The only thing I would mention is our attendant made us somewhat feel like we eat quite a lot! We definitely do — but it made us feel a little crappy. The food is amazing — of course I am going to devour it!

Came here at the recommendation of a date. It was a really good choice on his part. I would love to live closer so I could try other things on the menu.
We ate at the bar because it being two days before Christmas, it was super busy. But, I personally found that there was plenty of room. The bar tender was really polite and looked after up rather promptly, considering it was packed! I was really impressed.
We had the deep fried cauliflower — which I thought were awesome. The garlic cream sauce that accompanied the dish took it to the next level! Next we had the calamari. They were so delicately fried that they weren’t too caked with batter, just the way I like them. And the seafood cause was spicier than most places, which is also how I like it.
After sharing those two dishes, we ordered the sausage and pepper pizza to share. I could only eat one piece cause I was so full! Those two dishes were not small portions. The pizza was great, but I could have liked more sausage, each piece has two little medallions.
I’m hoping to go back soon and try everything I couldn’t fit into my belly before!

What a hidden gem in Oakville! Tucked away at the end of the Oakville Burlington border is a great little restaurant serving some of the most delicious dishes the GTA has to offer. But bewared due to its popularity, you’ll need to make reservations even if you’re planning to meet during the week night.
It’s a small intimate pub setting, good for small parties or a family dinner night out. The menu is not extensive but the quality of the menu is quite outstanding. Some of their asian inspired dishes are the best I’ve tasted in the GTA and I would likely go back just to eat it again (Bugogi chicken stir fry.) They have a decent selection on tap but they’re wine list is priced very well and they have some great options especially for red wine drinkers like myself!
As I previously mentioned, the food was outstanding. The highlight of my deal was The Holy braise. The holy braise changes daily based on the cut of meat available. I had the braised beef short ribs with mash potato fritters and broccoli and cheese. The beef was so tender a simple pull with the fork was enough to take it apart with no effort. A knife was even necessary for the dish!
Everyone in Oakville needs to come here at least once! If you haven’t yet, this should be a priority!

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.

This place was so good, we went here twice in a week! Has to be our new place in this area.
The ambience, perfect! Both times we went, we saw more adults, of ages. There were so many locals that seem to come regularly. The staff knew them by name, which was impressive to me.
The service is excellent. The first time service was the best. Second time, i think it was because they were busy, or could be where we sat.
The food — honourable mentions:
Calamari — has to be one of the best i’ve had anywhere!
Crab cake sliders — WOW!
Bulgogi Chicken Tacos — another wow!
Boarito is fun and wow!
Ribs and Gnocchi was amazing.
Everything else was excellent as well; the house salad, Steak Frites, etc…
I am not sure if I could comment on the dessert, they are probably the only thing that is mediocre. I may not be the best judge in this area.
All in all, such a great place.

My favourite restaurant in the area! We’ve been about +10 times in the past year and we’ve never been disappointed with the food and service! It’s affordable and delicious! The staff are very welcoming and down to earth.
I recommend Plank to everyone!

I loved the feel of Plank, with wood planks covering every inch of the walls, tastefully placed art alongside a giant wood framed mirror, mismatched, retro wooden chairs, tea lights inside mason jars aglow at each table, and menus presented on planks of wood. If all I was looking for was a place that welcomed me with its charm from the moment I walked in, this would be it.
While service was great, they didn’t have their only soup item prepped for the evening, so I had to order something else to go with my shortrib Yorkers. I decided to split a baked Mac & cheese with a friend. It was good, but I like my Mac and cheese without the frills, so I would have preferred they not put bacon in it. In addition, despite the bacon, it lacked salt.
The yorkies were ok (though my friend, who also ordered them, said she LOVED them and can’t wait to order them again), but there was too much fat left on the rib meat, and my husband’s Yorkshire pudding is better. There was also a strong red wine flavor, which was a bit overpowering, in my opinion.
Our server did a fantastic job, and was a little embarrassed when he went to offer us after– dinner coffee, when he realized nobody had made the coffee yet (it was after 6 p.m.!).
The music was absolutely BLARING (needs caps because that’s how loud it was), making conversation difficult to impossible. As if that wasn’t bad enough, they were playing Lynnard Skynard and other similar artists that I avoid like the plague. Because of the acoustics in the room, the volume of the conversation without the music was already louder than most pubs I’ve been in. When the volume of the music was turned up, I finally gave up on talking because I couldn’t hear anything my friends said in reply, and I’m sure they tired of me asking, «What?» repeatedly.
No soup, no coffee, fatty meat, less than flavorful Mac & cheese, and blaring music trump great service and charming decorations. I doubt I’ll return.

Love this place! Everything is delicious– my favorite is the calamari it is the best! Also– I had the onion and olive pizza, it was amazing.

This is by Far one of the best resturants downtown oakville. What a great venue overlooking the harbour.
We sat outside which has such a lovely atmosphere, but were kindly helped inside after it started to pour with rain.
The place is jammed packed with people, and when the food arrived I could see why.
The portions are much smaller than normal, except for the deep fried cauliflower , which was highly recommended.
Im a serious Carnivore and didn’t think much, but thought I would give the starter a try.
It was the best thing on the menu for sure.
my wife forgot her purse full of cash and all her cards, drivers license ect, and when we called them a week later they had it safely put away.
The staff here are super friendly and can’t help and serve enough.
Wish I could find 7 stars.

I just wish I could report the food was on par with the 4.5 star service, but alas I can’t.
The one star Edamame Guacamole is a strange concoction that likely sports half the calories of its more conventional brethren but sadly 1% of the taste. And the accompanying chips and mini pittas served as equally tasteless vessels to our mouths.
The two star pork tacos were just ok and the battered cauliflower just slightly more appetizing.
The perfectly cooked and garnished Slider were very close to four star highlight of the night.
The very happy staff helped but not enough to return.

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!

This is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Oakville. I’ve been about 4 times now, and the food, service, and atmosphere are alwalys great. You can’t go wrong with any dish you get. They’re small plates, so I usually try to get at least 4 dishes to share with a friend. And as an added bonus, you can make reservations on OpenTable! :)

I really enjoyed the atmosphere, right by the lake and a cozy cabin-​esk interior. That was my favourite part.
The food is good, not amazing. I think the atmosphere makes up for part of this.
We ordered:
–Fish tacos (okay)
–Margaritta pizza (good)
–Nachos (okay)

Really disappointing. The two stars are for the décor. But the mulled wine tasted like hot wine, the food was far too greasy, and it was like glorified pub good. Ugh.

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!

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.

I really want to like Plank Restobar.
Great location, right by the the Lake. Love the deco: clean and rustic. Service is wonderful. Great selection of Bourbon and Bourbon cocktails.
The food though was kind of Meh. But by the time I wrote this review, they would have a brand new menu. Hopefully for the better!
We shared:
Fried Chicken ($ 9)
— the sauce was kind of sweet and sour (10 year old bourbon Habanero orange glaze). but just tasted bland
Cauliflower Fritter ($ 7)
— was not good… bland tasting
— proves that deep frying things doesn’t make it tasty!
House Sliders ($ 8)
— the meat were really dry…
D’Italiano Organic tomato sauce, prosciutto, arugula, shaved Parmesan ($ 16)
— not bad, but the pizza itself was kind of soggy
Smoked Chicken Tacos ($ 8)
— the best dish for this evening, good smokey flavour
I might give Plank another try if I am in the area. Maybe just have a drink or 2. The drink menus definitely looks great!