New favourite spot in Oakville. Great location, cool vibe & fantastic service. The Tuna Poke was literally one of the best things we had tasted and the Pirogies with crispy prosciutto were to die for. My husband had the sliders as well and said they were hands down, incredible. To top it off, the service was friendly, personable and prompt. This is definitely going to be our go to spot for... more

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... more

We've been to Plank six or seven times over the past year. The location and menu selection is good and its nice that the menu is changed up. The staff are always very friendly and attentive and that is the best part about the restaurant. The last two visits, however, were disappointing with respect to seating as the tables are placed extremely close to the next. Not very pleasant when someone... more

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... more

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... more

First if all this is not tapas. I would say tapas inspired. Now that we have that expectation out of the way the service and food are pretty good. I took off the two stars for not actually being a real tapas and for the very noisy atmosphere. Also some of the dishes were salt bombs.

In. Absolute. Love. Everything about this place makes me smile!! The food. The atmosphere. The people. Always go here for any excuse to bring people. Food is always on spot and creative, and delicious, and incredible, and....and...and....! Never, ever disappointed! Best little restaurant in the whooole wooooorld!

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... more

Great dinner with the wife on a date night. Ate until we were stuffed with a fantastic assortment of unique dishes including duck poutine, pepper calamari and sliders. All were very good, atmosphere was great and our server was top notch. Would recommend.

Great food, definitely not an ordinary menu, everything we tried was delicious. The cauliflower fritters were amazing.

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 decor. But the mulled wine tasted like hot wine, the food was far too greasy, and it was like glorified pub good. Ugh.

Always a good time at Plank, broad variety of creative sharing plates that are modified regularly, daily specials and a great selection of wines and draft beers. Wish they took evening reservations.

I treated my Aunt and Cousin to a Christmas week lunch at the Plank Restobar as it was conveniently located and they were excited to try it. The online reviews were good so I assumed it would be okay. For the record, NOTHING about it was okay.

I had a reservation, but they made us wait at the door (tables were open by the way). My Aunt who is almost 90 and has a cane was not offered a seat -... more

This would have been a 5 star review except for the following: the server was curt and rude for the first three quarters of the meal. She didn't bother with the niceties or even a hello etc. suddenly her mood cleared towards the last 30 minutes and she was friendly. That really takes away from an otherwise fantastic place and really great food.
Another thing to mention was that when our order... more

PRO: Beautiful decor, free parking, easy location to get to. Chianti wine was nice.

CON: The whole dining experience. My friend and I went last night after another friend had recommended it. We shared all of our dishes (as this is a tapas style resto). We asked about a dessert menu before ordering our food and our server said they had a separate one for after the meal. The nachos were... more

This is the first time that I've ever had tapas and I've gotta say, what a fantastic way to eat! It's similar to eating Thai, in that it's best when shared with a group where everyone gets a dish and shares it amongst themselves while imbibing copious amounts of libations.
Between four of us, I think we ordered eight dishes. The calamari was lightly battered and avoided the two sins of calamari... more

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... more

I love this place. Sunday brunch, a patio lunch, small plates to share or just a night cap in a fun bar - its probably the most happening place to be in Bronte. Food is always prepared with care and well presented. My fav's are the sliders, cauliflower fritters, calamari and su mei, truffled macaroni- and great bourbon cocktails. I thought the duck pouting was just so so.
Great ambiance, I... 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... more

The Rancheros were very delicious. Stuff is cheerful and helpful.

Also the French Toast was special.

Nice ambience, good service and good food, what more can you ask for from a "restobar".

We will definitely be back, (word of warning, some of the "small plates" are a lot of food).

Holy cow! If you're in this area, do yourself a favor and eat here. The good is delicious, especially the Poutine. I was in the area for work and took a client here. We both decided that it was the best restaurant that we had been to the whole time we were in the Toronto area. The servers are awesome too. We had asked if the ice cream shop down the street was open and they didn't know but one... more

A real gem tucked away by the water in Bronte Village and easily my new favourite place in Oakville.

The decor is rustic and warm and the beer and liquor selection is excellent. The open concept kitchen really adds to the vibe.

Clean, quality food. I had the Philly Cheese steak pizza and it was delicious. Washed it down with a couple craft beers. Oh yeah.

Service was excellent and the... more

Delirium Tremens on tap! Love the cauliflower fritters as always. Duck confit poutine a winner. Never had a bad experience.

Fantastic dinning experience! The Putein with frois gras is to die for. A seasonal menu makes this restaurant an ever evolving delightful location. The staff is also very enthusiastic! Highly recommended!

Patio harbour dining.

The Plank Restobar is a good little spot for sitting outside by the harbour and watching sailboats go by. The food and ambiance are pretty good. I would spice up the quinoa dish a bit but other than that, good in comparison to many restaurants out there. Plus the menu is a little different with many tapas options good for sharing with large groups. I would recommend you try it.

Great Ambiance

took someone's recommendation to visit and had an extraordinary time. The ambiance was fun and lively, set along the waterfront there was plenty to gaze out at. Service was great, not too pushy and the just right amount of attention. Wish they had larger tables outside, to fit 4 of us, but even being inside on a beautiful day being so close to the water we felt like we were outside.

Disappointed

Last week I had dinner at Plank with a friend. I love the restaurant, it is one of my favs. We had a great server, love him too bits. The other service staff were hopeless. as my friend and I sat and chatted we watched servers come out bearing the laden delicious dishes but had no clue what table to deliver them to...my appetizer came 40 minutes before my friends and they even gave her Dumb Son... more

Great Small-Plates Meal

The small plates menu is imaginative. and although I found the Bourbon lamb ribs too sweet for my taste, we enjoyed the 3 dishes we tried. Wait staff was attentive but not pushy. And the view of the harbour is great!

Great waterside eatery!

We were looking for a quaint restaurant with great energy and food...we found it at Plank Restobar. Fun food that us and our kids enjoyed.

Cr

Although we were there on a Monday night, the restaurant was busy. Very glad we had reservations. The food and presentation were absolutely excellent. Service too was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Great food!

The food is here is great. Wonderful ambience and love the fact that there's more new selections on the menu every time I return. It's great for almost any occasion and the staff is wonderful

Plank visit

I heard about this restaurant from a friend in the hospitality industry and indeed she was right. A great spot for some Tapas style delicious bites in a great atmosphere. Initially a bit surprised that the online menu did not match the actual current menu, but the current menu is great as well! (pls update online version!)

We come here at least once a month and enjoy the variety of food options that Plank offers. I love the fish tacos because of what it potentially can be but they are inconsistent and the taco itself tends to be dry and in this most recent visit, the fish filled only half of the taco. i was going to order the tater tot bravas but I was recommended the duck poutine. It unfortunately fell flat. The... more

Contemporary Cabin Comfort Food

Specializes in familiar comforting dishes with some creative twists. We ate sunday brunch, found cabin wood interior relaxing yet still bright and busy with open kitchen and adjacent bar. Smaller space feels relaxed even during busy periods. Huevos with fresh tomatillo and smoky chorizo excellent. Proper Breakfast properly large, quality sausage and crispy hash. Cauliflower fritters... more

Plank in Bronte

We decided to go out for a last minute lunch on Father's Day. We booked a table at Plank for 2:00 when their lunch menu starts. The food was great: oysters were fresh and sauces were homemade, calamari was perfectly cooked, mussels and frites delicious! Portions sizes are very generous (even though they call them "small plates"). It was a beautiful afternoon overlooking the harbour and lake.... more

Notable

Very pleasant afternoon lunch experience. The service was exceptional, attentive, quick and professional. The ambiance was eclectic country with a great view of the lake/marina. The food was surprisingly very good. The pizza crust was thin and crunchy just the way we like it.The duck poutine a must try.

Delish

First time here. I've heard about it for a few months now. I was VERY impressed. I dined for lunch. Sliders were probably the best I have ever had.

Very good

Loved the Decor and food. Calamari was the best I've had in a long time. The fries, muscles and pizzas were very good.
Waitress had an odd sense of humor and verged on insulting a couple of times. Taken with a grain of salt...she was good and attentive. The manager also stopped by to inquire on the food, which was great.

Always a great place to go!

My husband and I go a couple times a month. It has a great variety of interesting food and drink and, being tapas, sharing is the best way to enjoy their food and find a favourite!! The service has always been amazing. I took a friend this time, and she loved the food, the atmosphere, and the service.

Nibble your way to contentment

Plank is a feast for the eyes and palate alike. Having requested a nice seat, we were given one overlooking the Harbour. There really isn't a bad table as the place is well organized and there are interesting things to look at throughout. Except for one item, all the tapas were frsh, colorful and delicious. We split everything and chose a salad and four items. Another time two or three would be... more

Great Food, But music too loud

I have brought 4 sets of guests to your restaurant. Everything was really good, music choice perfect, but the volume restricts patrons from adequately hearing each other, even the waitress agreed. Staff should be aware of the proper volume level.
Would really appreciate if the management could give this their immediate attention. Food fabulous, music selection great, very friendly service

Lunch was excellent - good choice, just the right amount of food, served in a reasonable amount of time, with very attentative waite staff. Will definitely be back!

Pub style with a Great selection of very fine appetizers and full course meals. Good selecton of beers and wines

On the shores of Lake Ontario within the graspof the Bronte Harbor is perched this gem. Corner location, gives ample natural lighting, and view of the going on's of the inlet. Roomy tables with lots of elbow room. Dark sturdy beams, with high ceilings. Hugh bar area.

good drinks

Very nice atmosphere, a bit crowded but an interesting menu. Drinks were great and staff delivered good service but I would've liked a more cohesive menu. Might be back.

Great food and fun atmopsphere

Our server, Angelique, made it an especially fun night celebrating 2 anniversaries. She was just right!
Delicious small plates, great for sharing.

Loved Plank

My boyfriend and I go out often to eat, and always end up at the same old places. Tonight we decided to try something different and we officially have a new favourite.
We sat at the bar and had local craft beers, dumplings, mac & cheese sticks, beet salad and (omg good) fish tacos.
Whitney was our server and she... more

Complete Disappointment

We went to Plank after seeing a promotion on OpenTable. After checking out their website, we were impressed by the interesting breakfast menu, and were looking forward to an enjoyable brunch. On our arrival, we were surprised to see a menu nothing like the one we had seen on line. Our server could not have been less helpful and didn't seem to know anything about the menu on their website. When... more

Always great! Love the variety - something new to try every time. One of my favourite spots for sure.

Great food, overpriced

The food here is great. We had the maui ribs (so good), the calamari, the nachos (skip these) and the dum son (delicious). Outrageously overpriced for small plates but quite tasty.

Great food and a fantastic atmosphere. I love going to this place with friends as it's a great social environment to share some good food. I'll be back!

great place for lunch

lovely restaurant, friendly service. Wonderful for a quick bite or leisurely meal.

Amazing restaurant

Working at Spencer's At The Waterfront for years (A fine dining restaurant in burlington), I am always looking for somewhere with great food, service and atmosphere. Plank exceeds all my expectations. Decently priced, and generous size portions considering they are labelled "Tapas". A MUST try!!!!!

Disappointing

The place is pleasant with a great view if you get lucky to be seated at the window. Good service and atmosphere. However the food turned out to be very disappointing. Out of 3 different tapas I tried, neither has satisfied my taste.
This place may be good to have a drink, but if you want to eat, choose another... more

Awesome Spot

A place like this needs to be approached with an open mind, and a hungry stomach. The portions will be smaller according to 'Tapas' regulations, but embrace that! These guys do an excellent job. The general rule of thumb, when testing a kitchen's capabilities, is try a bunch of appetizers, rather than one entrée...this is tapas. The Plank is hitching... more

Food was yummy and atmosphere very cozy

I went on a few occasions! Staff are amazing! Food and the night time was excellent for metting with friends!
I miss going there !

Almost Great!

A couple of co-workers and I had heard good things about Plank and wanted to check it out. Our server was lovely, friendly, attentive, easy to talk to. The bartender was equally attentive. We ordered drinks - mine was the negroni. Another person in our party ordered the apply manhattan. Neither of us enjoyed our drinks...they were heavy on the ice which as it melted turned the drinks into... more

Nice place for a weekend

I was looking for a nice place to bring my boyfriend and family - we were looking for a restaurant in downtown Oakville. We decided on Plank and wow did we ever love it. The service was great, the food was perfect and the list of scotch/bourbon and beer list was all to our liking. The rustic feel and the... more

What a find. Oh my what a find.

This tapas style eatery was an opentable find. My wife and I got a gift card from them and decided to give it a try.

Plank is located in down town Oakville, on Bronte Rd. just south of Lakeshore.

The decore is very rustic and homey. The wood panelling adds a very warm and inviting touch.

It is very small though. There are about 12 tables so I recommend you... more

Relaxed and enjoyable

A tapas restobar, this place provides good and friendly service. It has an interesting and varied menu, and the food quality does not disappoint. Their pizzas are creative and excellent. A bonus is that the restaurant is located across the street from Bronte harbour, so if you have a window table, you can enjoy your meal with a view of... more

Great lively place

Fantastic fish tacos! I wish I could order something else but just can't get past those fantastic tasting tacos!

Great Food, comfortable atmosphere

real wood fired pizza oven, killer food and very comfortable, didn't want to leave, right near the water in Bronte

Exceeded our expectations

This was our first visit to Plank and it was a fantastic experience!! Candace was our server and she provided exceptional service. The food is priced reasonable and have some great cocktails - they do a great Old Fashioned!
The atmosphere is comfortable and varies from casual to sharp casual. Highly recommend a visit and I look forward to our... more

I'm shocked at anybody rating this 3. If you think this place is a 3, your standards are much too high! I rarely give out 5's but this place is very, very close.

Amazing location with breathtaking view of Bronte Harbour. Nice, slightly classy decor, open cooking facilities behind bar. Very cozy friendly place with incredible staff, friendly, helpful & efficient. Food all looked excellent with... more

My Regular Spot

If you love tapas this is the place you need to go. Great atmosphere. Great People. Great FOOD! This is the third restaurant that owner Doug Greco has opened. And it's a hit! The Plank has it all from a great wine selection - to a whole page dedicated to Bourbon. But the unique menu is what has me coming... more

Elegant dining without the pomp

For nicer dining without the pomp. Excellent creative food options and a brilliant atmosphere. Some price points on certain dishes way off. Otherwise a fun date place or night out with the girls. Service could use a little help.

Our fav local joint in bronte- LOVE

We love it here! Great music, great service, good food, great wine!
The value is so great as well- the tapas portions are quite big. The pizza is highly recommended and fish tacos!
Brunch is terrific too and if you go the last Sunday of every month and wear your pj's you can eat for 50% off!!
They don't take... more

ALWAYS great

Having dinned at this restaurant quite a few times, I am happy to write that a delicious and satisfying meal can always be had here. We have tried many items on the menu and never been disappointed. The chefs specials are innovative and a must. We have a love/hate with the size of the restaurant. The intimacy of it allows... more

Food was fab

Can't say enough great things about this place! Great way to show off the kitchen talent with the open kitchen concept. The cauliflower fries were amazing as well as the deep fried mac'n cheese. My only comment would be the small seating capacity, but then I guess it would lose some of the ambiance. Can't wait to sit on the... more

Fun place in Bronte

Plank has become a regular dining spot for us. Originally not taking reservations, thankfully they do now since it is such a hot spot on weekends you could wait over an hour for a table. There are reasons it is so popular. The small plate format really appeals and the food is great. Staff are friendly and helpful and there... more

Gem in Bronte

I ate here with my girlfriend on Saturday after hearing fantastic things about it from others and it was well worth it. We made a reservation for 9:15 but were actually seated earlier and had a drink at the bar before getting out table.
First impression, the decor is outstanding. I love the rustic, old school look and Plank nailed... more

Busy, friendly and fun

We went as a group of four on Friday night and the place was hopping. There was a line up to get a table so they took our names and welcomed us in to have a drink. It was shoulder to shoulder and we could not get service, but within a few minutes the manager came up to us and... more

Excellent

I have been to the Plank a couple of times, Weekends are crowded, better to go during the week. The Margaritta Pizza is amazing along with the deep fried califlower. Drinks are good, staff is more than friendly. Overall little place with atmosphere to have a drink and something to eat.

make reservations on weekends

Our family really likes the pizzas at Plank but if you want a seat on the weekend you must reserve or stand in line for a very long time. The place is usually packed and one feels one shouldn't linger. Pizzas are fresh and filling and makes for a good family outing. Take a walk afterwards on the waterfront of... more

Just my style: cool ambience, great service, sensible portions, super food

We went on a Wednesday night about 6:30 and it was pretty full for a midweek night after Christmas. We sat at the bar, which was fun because 3 chefs did their thing right in front of us. It was obvious that they enjoyed their work and took pride in doing a wonderful job, seeing us enjoy our food. Our... more

I have ventured into plank many times always in a small group (2-4 people). I would consider the food to be good for Oakville but it is always overshadowed by the terrible service. You can only give a restaurant so many opportunities to disappoint. This past Sunday my dad and I were hanging out and decided to give it another shot. The restaurant was busy but certainly not full, if anything it... more

Outstanding

My wife and I went out for a nice dinner and first in a while since we have a little one at home. Plank delivered an outstanding meal with the server being very helpful and knowledgable of the menu. I always enjoy sharing a few plates and a pizza, it has a spectacular bourbon list also. I highly recommend and... more

Great food but the noise level detracts

Four of us enjoyed our dinner of tender fried calamari, tasty sliders, mac'n cheese, steak and frites and turkey shwarma. Service was friendly and efficient but we definitely felt rushed given people were waiting at the door (why not take reservations?) However as much as we enjoyed the food and service, the music was so loud diners had to yell... more

Tried it for brunch on a friends recommendation. Cheap enough, rustic decor is trendy, and waitress service was good.

The food however was very disappointing. Whilst there is a pleasant salt, pepper, and chilli flake tray on the table there seems to be no salt or pepper in anything we ordered. The cauliflower fritters were too doughy, unseasoned, and came with little sauce. The sliders were ok... more

Awesome Bistro

This place is tiny but very charming. Real linens, candles on the table with dim lighting. Food is scratch made and service is top-notch. Good wine and beer options. We had several folks attending to our table including the manager. Unique menu which is well executed. Good for special occasions but would suggest leaving the kiddies at home.
Would highly... more

Great Food, Service. Not a great General Manager

We have been here several times and had great food and service. Went this last weekend and ran into someone who said he was the General Manager. Very full of himself, very rude and not willing to admit to his mistakes and told us we were trying to mislead him. Never-mind the close talking and touching (rude and very inappropriate),... more

A great addition to the neighbourhood

Went with my wife for an early dinner on Saturday. I had heard a few good things about the place. The menu had just changed that week. Service was friendly, quick, and attentive. The manager came over a couple of times to see how we were doing.
Menu is broken down into three sections - bites, small plates, and pizza.... more

Decided to grab some apps and drinks here on a week night. What brought us here is the atmosphere and its proximity to where I live.

We ordered the battered cauliflower, cobb salad, burger sliders and Steigl Radler. But here's the pincher...it took 20minutes which seemed like forever, before someone even approached our table to offer drinks or take that order. It was unfortunate and yet the... more

Wonderful Brunch, Wonderful View

Located right by the Marina, this restaurant offers outdoors seating where you can see Lake Ontario. The Brunch menu includes basics like Bacon and Eggs, and also some unusual items like Pork Belly Hash. If breakfast is not your desire, then you may want to try their Tapas also included on the menu. My friend opted for the Huevos Rancheros.... more

Nice design and good food but there could be more vegetarian options... Service was good and they have a nice patio!

Best New Spot

With Plank quickly closing in on their first year in Bronte I for one can say I'm very glad they joined the neighbourhood. The ever changing menu keeps things fresh, and with the new patio opening I'm sure this will continue to be a great summer spot. Can't wait for their new restaurant Tavolo to open at Hopedale!

Fun, Friendly and Fabulous

My son (11) and I stopped into Plank on a whim and we were glad we did. The staff was very friendly and we ended up sitting at the bar (our request) so we could watch all the action. All the prep and cooking takes place right behind the bar so we had a chance to watch our meals be... more

Consistently Consistent

A gem in Bronte Harbour, Oakville. Attentive staff, food is always good, perfect for sharing but sometimes you might not want to, you may just want to eat it all. Great price point. Has a nice sidewalk patio as well.

Awesome food, atmosphere, and staff

Haven to Plank multiple times. The staff is friendly and knows the menu? Sat at the bar once right in front of the open kitchen. You could see the quality and care that goes into the preparation of the food. The Poutine with Duck Confit is amazing, as are the sliders. The waitress recommended the Sweet Baby Jane Ribs, WOW... more

Good food with friendly helpful staff

A fun dining experience, lots of options individual plates or shared tapas. A casual, friendly and inviting environment and modestly priced. Will return to explore the menu a little more.

What a wonderful surprise and discovery

American tapas... Ordered nachos, tempura battered shrimp, and wings... My son's comment summed it all: "THIS IS AWESOME!!" Unassuming place and menu but completely amazed at the quality and taste!! Magnificent execution. I can't believe I actually loved the nachos (I never eat them!!). My son asked me for extra tip and a promise to come back.

Several months ago, we (a group of explorative suburban yelpers) traveled to the land of Oakville and experienced all that we could in a single sunny Sunday!

By the end of the day four of us remained and we wandered into our last stop of the day: Plank Restobar. From the moment I walked in I knew that this was a 4+ star space and after eating and drinking everything that I did, it was/is... more

I love this place

I have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have never experienced anything other than a wonderful time. I leave smiling and full.
The staff are delightfully friendly and make you feel something quite special.
The atmosphere is festive.
The food is wonderful.

Great spot

Finally got to Plank last night and it was great. This place has a perfect casual decor with pub grub that is updated and delicious. The pizza was great and the nachos were amazing. Everything is fresh and homemade. There is a wonderful busy energy in the room, even on a Tuesday night! We will make sure to go again...next... more

Yum! Will definitely head back

My husband and I tried this place on a whim. The patio was full (9am Saturday evening great weather). We were seated at the bar go await a table outside but loves it inside so much we decided to stay put. The bar area where we sat had an awesome view of the cooking area. This added to the atmosphere... more

Good atmosphere

Friends recommended this restaurant. Staff was very friendly and service was great although it was the middle of the afternoon on a very hot day and there were only a handful of people there. It was hot and stuffy in the restaurant as well....Pretty uncomfortable. We ordered a pizza and salad to share and they were both very good and... more

Outstanding

This place was truly awesome. I went with 4 girlfriends and we ordered 6 different items from the menu. All 6 items were excellent. The service was outstanding. Can't wait to go back! Don't miss the chance to go.

Exactly what Bronte needed

Lived in Bronte for ever and have waited patiently for a decent little casual place for drinks and food that is not a roadhouse or pub. The first thing I noticed and loved about Plank was the decor. Truly a great designer had a hand in this. Unique fittings and collected bits throughout, but not that awful "collected pub" look... more

Got a recommendation for this restaurant from a friend. Was in the area so stopped in for breakfast/brunch on Sunday am.

Very pleased with our meal & the service! The resto is decorated with a very rustic feel & has many repurposed items (which is good for someone who is eco-conscious like me to see!!).

Cauliflower fritters - love love loved these! Flavorful & great with the tartar/dill... more

tapas may be "fab" and "awesome", brunch is not

Word on the street is this is a great place so we went for brunch last sunday. Very disappointing. Starting with what they call freshly squeezed juice. Why do restaurants (a great many) describe store bought pasteurized juice as "freshly squeezed"? Take an orange, press it, serve it - that's freshly squeezed. This was not.
Another pet peeve: the music... more

This is a great little restobar in Bronte Village.

There's a very decent beer selection on tap and it has a really comfy atmosphere. Depending on where you're sitting, you can see the water (where the creek runs into the lake).

I'd give the food 3 stars. The plank poutine, with duck confit, local curds and foie gras sauce, was fantastic. It was a really interesting mix of flavours and it had... 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... more

Another reason to love Bronte

I am a big fan of tapas-style eating so my husband and I decided to take our chances and try to get a table at Plank on Saturday night at 7pm. We were in luck and were seated immediately.
We proceeded to order four plates of food after a short conversation with our server who offered great advice.
We started... more

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... more

Some of the best cocktails in Oakville + the best southern-influenced cooking in the GTA. The places advertises itself as a Tapas spot but the portions are quite generous for Tapas and you only need to order a couple dishes each.

Eat here!

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... more

Love it! I was visiting with a Co-worker from Los Angeles and everyone made us feel so welcomed! The owner and staff were great. And Bruno was hilarious. Now to the food. Everything we had was superb. Not just good but excellent. The flavors were so well developed. We had the bacon wrapped dates, baked brie, mussels, and D'Italiano pizza. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Canada!

Food was fab

Went with my husband on a recommendation of a friend. Saturday night and didn't have to wait long for a table ( must have got lucky...steady flow in all night!) We started with the poutine and fried chicken (tapas style and great for sharing!) Wanted more so we had the delicious and very flavorful Dumb Son (Steamed Pork and Shrimp... more

Had a very nice date night here with my hubby last night. We got to the restaurant early - around 6:00 and there was plenty of table seating but we chose to sit by the bar. Very glad we did! It was a lively place to sit with most of the food prep being done in front of us. We started with a cocktail & beer while we looked at the menu and salivated over the many dishes being prepared in front of... more

Awesome Local

This local resto-bar is my favourite Bronte spot for wine and tapas. While I disagree with the "American" tapas signs....I ignore it because of the great atmosphere and food. Yes it's busy and waiting can be about of a pain...but success is better than not waiting.

Ok if you can't think of anything else

No reservations was painful. We would expect to wait-the place is tiny... We were told 20min and waited an hour. Only things to go for are the pizza and duck Poutine. Outstanding. The rest is average with few stellar dishes. Avoid what they call a chopped salad lol.

Fun neighborhood place

Have been to Plank a few times since it has opened, and we are always pleased with the experience. This little spot in the heart of Bronte is great place for Friday afternoon drinks and a bite of the ever changing menu. I love the pizzas, and last visit we were delighted to see a couple of new starters (... more

Nice for a Change

We met friends there on a Friday and luckily they were there by 5:30 to secure a table otherwise the place was packed. It is small inside and very compact which leads to the noise volume. The wine was great, calamari portion was small and expensive for both of us to share but the pepper and sausage pizza was delicious.... more

Another great spot in Bronte

Food is amazing. staff are attentive. Owner really cares. Energy is awesome. WIne list has a lot ot offer. I love a place that takes food and service seriously...but they don't take themselves to seriously.
10/10
try the sausage stuffed chicken wings or fish tacos.

Delicious food, good service, but, as noted, quite noisy

This is a nice small and sharing plates restaurant. We had a good bottle of zinfandel from a decent wine list. The ambiance is nice, but it does get loud. For food we ordered the nachos, which were tasty but really messy due to the cheesy sauce. We then had the beef sliders, which my husband loved, but I thought... more

I've been drooling over the menu (figuratively) for a month and I finally got to try this new place in Bronte, a minute from the lake. Tapas-like, small plates selection of classic foods with a twist.

I was told by management that they don't take reservations (This may be changing, however, if their website is to be believed). I still don't understand this newish concept and there are a couple... more

Plank is just the type of restaurant I love to eat at. Small plates of delicious food and a menu that reflects what is in season. The atmosphere is great and the food was delicious. Even with a small menu I had a tough time deciding what to order since it all sounded so tasty.

I had the Plank Poutine (shoestring fries with duck confit and foi gras sauce). I plan on coming back often to try... more

The food was good and the restaurant had a comfortable atmosphere. With small portions you want to try everything on the menu but be careful the bill can add up fast! The reason I only gave it 3 stars is because we felt rushed. The waitress cleared plates even before we were finished. I would definitely give it a second chance.