Plank Restobar Augusta in Hamilton

18 Augusta St, Hamilton, ON L8N 1P7, Canada

★★★★★
(447 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

A Chef inspired resto-bar with a focus on fresh, locally sourced food at Plank, we genuinely want you to be happy with Plank as we are an incredible 40-foot bar & open kitchen with a focus on fresh and great food. We try to source locally when possible and in season - for us; it’s about fat and flavour. We want you to enjoy our rustic coolness and encourage you to sample, chew, slurp and share. We send out dishes when they are ready, hot and fresh...

Website
plankrestobar.ca
Address
18 Augusta St, Hamilton, ON L8N 1P7, Canada
Plus Code
742H+QR Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM–1 AM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
447 reviews

Most Mentioned

cocktails (31) patio (23) sliders (18) party (16) brussel sprouts (13) duck poutine (10) cauliflower fritters (7) margherita pizza (7) reuben egg rolls (6) steak frites (5)
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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Great service and ambience. Food is fresh. But taste can be improved. Bao was the best dish. Philly steak was a bit burned and flavors were flat.

★★★★
December 13, 2024

Great service and a fun casual atmosphere. I liked that the menu had vegetarian options. The nuggets and peppers had a bit too much sauce and the peppers were over cooked. The drinks were great and I would come back to try other options on the menu.

★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Ended up here on a whim after the place my friend and I intended to go to was closed on Mondays. Chris was our waiter and he was so good! Ensured our dietary choices were followed correctly and made incredible drinks. Very friendly and welcoming. It was my first time visiting tonight and was throughly impressed with the ambiance as well as their vegan options. Not too shabby for a pre birthday celebration! :)

★★★★
October 19, 2024

Fun pub in central Hamilton that I went to because my friends just moved in nearby. Convenient spot to go bar hopping from since it's located next to several bars / pubs within walkable distance nearby. The staff were great, and they had a delicious sour beer on the menu from Bellwoods Brewery. Hope they keep multiple sour options coming!

★★★★
September 12, 2024

We really enjoyed our meal. The portions were great and the prices were affordable. The poutine duck was surprisingly good, and I loved the perfectly cooked cauliflower fritters. The steak was prepared just the way we wanted it. The Baos were delicious, and the service was friendly. We loved the atmosphere.

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

I’m obsessed!! New favourite spot! This definitely gives Hamilton a new vibe for the downtown area! The food downstairs is different from The rooftop, but that makes it all the better to enjoy both. The menus are kind of confusing, but the food taste amazing. My go to are the sushi tots on the rooftop with a martini!

★★★★★
July 7, 2024

I recently visited Plank Restobar Augusta in Hamilton and had a fantastic experience! 😍 The cozy, modern decor and warm ambiance were perfect for a relaxing evening. The staff was super friendly and attentive. We started with the truffle fries, which were crispy and flavorful. I had the burger for the main course – juicy and delicious, with all the right toppings. My friend loved the wood-fired pizza, which had a perfect crust and fresh. Plank Restobar impressed us with its excellent food, great service, and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend place ! 🍽️👍

★★★★★
June 30, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Plank Restobar Augusta, and it was an outstanding experience! The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening out. The menu offered a fantastic variety of dishes, each bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. The staff was attentive and friendly, providing excellent service throughout the evening. The highlight of the night was their signature dish, which was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend Plank Restobar Augusta for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience. Five stars all the way!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

I find with my hearing issues I could hardly hear anyone speaking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Great atmosphere! Rooftop is very pretty! Staff are super friendly as well, The mocktails were not that great, one was way too sweet, we had to return! Waiter was friendly and brought another. Also the bites are very overpriced! The greek threesome was as shown for $21! Fries were alright.. Overpriced but definitely visit for the vibes Edit: I recently visited this place again for a work Christmas party! We were a table of 20 and we had a blast! This time we did not go to the rooftop and were seated on the main floor! We had ordered a selection of food and many of them so delicious! The sliders were SO GOOD! I still think about it!! The cauliflower bites were great, so was the mac and cheese, as well as the brussle sprouts! Pizza was so so. I had previously given this place a 4 star because of the rooftop prices and quality of drinks, but after my recent experience sure deserves a 5 the prosecco is definitely worth a try!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The atmosphere was too loud for my liking. It was difficult to have any discussion without speaking loudly. I liked the small plates approach. It makes for a good variety of food and flavors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

We were warmly welcomed, nice atmosphere, but the best thing is and always will be the food. Im very positively surprised We were warmly welcomed, lovely ambience, but the best thing is and remains the food. I am very positively surprised

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Fantastic atmosphere. Food was great, staff was friendly

★★★★
November 24, 2024

My girlfriends and I have been to Plank many times - food is great, atmosphere is fun. Just recently I had a terrible encounter with another customer at the bar while we were waiting for our table. This man refused to move to let me order a drink, yelled at my girlfriends who were simply standing at the side of the bar waiting for me to pass them their drinks, and then yelled derogatory comments at me when I clearly expressed my frustration to him. Thankfully, Chris working the bar was unbelievably empathetic when he approached us after to apologize for this customer s disgusting behaviour. He ensured we had a safe space away from this man to wait for our table and checked in on us between making drinks. Thank you Chris - you turned a very upsetting situation into one that made us feel safe and valued - my girlfriends and I appreciate your actions and words more than you know. The world needs more people like you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Fun place to drink and catch up with friends! The staff were very helpful and offered excellent suggestions. I don t really see Granville Island beer frequently so it was a pleasant surprise to see it offered

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Cool place + excellent poutine. Sat at the bar for lunch and received endless coffee refills. Wanted to try desserts but the poutine was very large.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Our original plan was to go pub hopping. We went in for a bit... and stayed!! Great food, great place, awesome service! Food : 5/5

November 22, 2024

We did a reservation for my friends birthday and they had us waiting for an hour that is the second time it happens to me. That is the point of a reservation

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

It s always busy when I come - but never at the cost of quality and service - love the vibe and am a regular! Great for date nights, long chats and great food! The Bao, pizza and poke bowl are my go to! - though I d skip the skinny fries Food

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Went back they completely changed their menu was pleasantly surprised. Good happy hour menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Service was top notch. They were so kind and personable. The food selections were also unique and interesting. I personally enjoyed the chicken wrapped in bao. My sister went for the okonomiyaki. We were also obsessed with the jalapeno oil we used for the pizza. The atmosphere was nice. Classic and simple.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Amazing place, great vibe, only two cons that made me not give 5 stars: They got lost with walking in family with no reservations I loved their appetizers but not the pizzas

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very cool spot in Hamilton downtown, chill atmosphere, great for a business lunch , drinks after work , or a casual date night. Solid menu and cocktail options available.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Parking: Went for dinner, had to sit at the bar which turned out to be awesome. Watching the bartenders and servers working hard was a great show and they were so friendly. Food came out in a timely manner and we could watch some of it being made. Great open concept. Will definitely go back. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Megan served us. Service was fantastic! She was so friendly and easy going. We came with an energetic 2 year old and she made us feel so welcome! Food was incredible. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Everything was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great spot for drinks and can accommodate large groups

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We had an amazing experience at this pub! We sat outside on the patio, and as more friends joined us, Chris went above and beyond to ensure we were all seated together. He was incredibly kind and attentive, handling our large group with such grace. The service was top-notch! We ordered the Margherita pizza and ribs, and both were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a gathering. Highly recommend this place for both the food and the outstanding! Good job Chris!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

One of my wife and I s favourite restaurants! We ve been at St. Joe s for a few days after the birth of our daughter and we were craving a great brunch! They really looked after us in a special way for take out. Amazing food. Amazing service. They never disappoint. If you ve never been, we can t recommend Plank enough. 11/10.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

My partner and I were lucky enough to enjoy some drinks on the perfect fall day on the rooftop this past weekend - it was a little chilly but they had the porch heaters on and it was lovely. We also got dinner down below at the actual Plank Restaurant which was great. Service was extremely fast, drinks were amazing and the food was really good too! Our server was lovely (I think her name was Andy, I cant remember) the restaurant was quite busy when we were there but we felt attended to the entire time. Would definitely go back :)

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Recently had lunch on Augusta. Food was excellent, but unfortunately service not so good. Servers friendly, but salad and fish took 40 minutes to be served.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

So good! Lovely staff and environment.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing food, the staff was super friendly, a little loud but it was good. I will definitely come back again!

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Ive been here before and my experience was 10/10. The staff was fantastic. The atmosphere was great! Unfortunately this time our waitress was not at all the level of the other visit. Example, the much larger table beside us who arrived after us was served before us, tended to without asking, and got their bill before us. Our waitress did not check on us. We asked for our bill twice and waited longer than our time ordering and eating to receive it. I would like to say their food is fantastic and worth the Sunday deal for sure. The last time was awesome so we will be back and hopefully with a different server.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Pleasant take out experience. My favourite was the Reuben rolls. Duck poutine was good too. Sproutlets a bit salty. Bao was ok.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Overall we had a good experience! It can get a bit loud as there were a few large groups in there, so this may not be the intimate quiet experience if thats what youre looking for. Food was good, I love the size of the menu and all the fun options. The quality was good and the prices fair (I think the wine is nearly offensively marked up but that seems to be the market these days). The Okonomiyaki had lots of good flavour and the differing textures with the toppings. The chicken Bao buns also had good flavour, mildly spicy. The steak in the steak frites dish was very tender, but the frites fell short. I tried them immediately when we got them and they just seemed soggy. Service was good, no complaints. The neon wall decor is super cool. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Went for a business lunch. Cool vibe and decor. Lunch and service was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Love this location. Service was good, food amazing and drinks delicious. Will definitely go back.

★★★
September 22, 2024

Love plank and have always had a 5 star experience but . I went out with friends this past Tuesday at 6:00 pm dinner and half way though our dinner the music was so loud we couldn t hear each other at ALL!! Way tooooo loud for an early evening dinner. Disappointing

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Second time coming to this place in 1 week. The food is so good and different. If I didnt live an hour away, I would be a regular. The ONLY reason it doesnt get a 5 start for me, is because: 1. My steak was a chard on the outside. I did come pretty late, so maybe the grill wasnt as fresh. However, they paired it with this favoured butter and it was good. If it was done right, that would be a 10/10 meal. 2. The staff is super friendly but a touch slow. 3. My dessert was the peach cobbler and it came on the iron skillet. They did warn me to be careful, but after some double shots and whiskey sours its hard to remember! So I burned myself twice. I would just suggest leaving a towel over the handle when they leave it on the table. Overall, definitely have to try this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great spot with a diverse menu. We will definitely have to return to try something new!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Love the rooftop, its such a pretty place to hang with friends for drinks and bites to eat. I always get the coconut cream parfait to end off my night

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Had a good time at the Plank. Food was awesome the server Mandy was too good. The food took some time so they did not charge for the drink. Will come again soon.

September 22, 2024

Atmosphere was nice, but the food was gross!!! I came with a party of 4, and the only things we finished were our drinks!!!!! Super disappointing. Heard good things about this place lesson learned to never take recommendations from people again

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We took my mom for a birthday lunch here and everything was perfect! The food, the atmosphere and the service was top notch. Our server Ryan M. took care of us, explained the menu and suggested meals for my 7 year old son and picked the most delicious cocktail for me after I explained what I liked. It was an amazing experience and my mom truly enjoyed her birthday celebration here.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Service and vibe at Plank were great, but the food was just okay. Drinks were amazing though!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Loved the atomosphere, vibes and drinks! Great place to chill with friends and have a nice time :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent drinks, great food and prices, and the service was just wonderful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best restaurant of this category in Hamilton. Rooftop vibes and views feel like youre somewhere else. Food is craveable, service is on the ball, vibe is super cool.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious food. Promptly sat and served. Attentive service. Will go back soon.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I recently visited the rooftop restaurant at Plant Restobar Augusta and had a mixed experience. The rooftop patio offers beautiful views and a relaxing ambiance with great music. I ordered the wagyu beef with parmesan fries. While the fries were a bit on the salty side, the wagyu burger lacked the depth of flavor I was expecting. The addition of bacon seemed to be an attempt to enhance the burger with pork fat and flavor, but it fell short. I believe the kitchen has great potential and hope they will improve their recipes, especially for such premium ingredients like wagyu. Despite this, I enjoyed the overall atmosphere and will definitely try this restaurant again in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Had a great dinner with friends. Fun atmosphere and fantastic service. Appetizer, dinner and desert menu have something for everyone. We also enjoyed the cocktail and wine list!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The food and service were excellent. Im definitely going back but next time to the new roof patio. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff. Maybe my favorite place to eat

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Atmosphere is really cozy. Greeted with friendly faces and warm recommendations that provide for a great evening for a solo trip, group, or party vibes. 5 stars!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Drinks were great. Good was fairly good. Pretty good atmosphere sitting over Hamilton like that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great spot! Food was excellent and recommended to all who want a fab spot to eat and hang out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great meal, amazing atmosphere and overall just a fantastic experience. We tried lots of menu options and the drinks were great as well. Make sure you try one or more of the desserts.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Went to the rooftop a couple times. Was there today for some drinks and the service by Shay was 150% she is an angel and we will be back and asking for her. Everyone was super accommodating and we loved the atmosphere. As someone who s worked in the industry this is how you do it. Thank you so much!! Ps. Try the GarParm fries, best $9 ever spent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Hands down one of the best newer restaurants in Hamilton!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The patio had a nice atmosphere, but the food was mediocre. A few of us in our party I complained of stomach aches afterwards.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Had dinner on the rooftop patio... fantastic!!! Food was great. Patio has a fun vibe and a pretty nice view of the Hamilton skyline. Yes, Hamilton has a pretty ok skyline. We had the Steak and blue pizzetta and the Bao of the sea... both were really good. The food is prepared and served from a food truck that was hoisted onto the roof.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Lovely rooftop! We just went for after dinner drinks. Great service. Cool DJ, but the music was too loud 70 s music! Ughh I lived through the 70 s and even I don t want to listen to that. The younger people around us agreed. Please change the genre of the music and this place could be a 5 star!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Stopped in for a quick drink on the patio and the ladies that work here are so kind and friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This is a must stop for an evening of good food. Their apps are incredible: Sliders, Dumb Son (Siumai), Rueben egg rolls (corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut in an egg roll), brussel sprouts. Our server was prompt, friendly and a joy to deal with. Great patio and Roof Top patio to boot

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great date night atmosphere. Must go to the roof top area.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and awesome environment. Pizza was so good and great service! 5 stars all around.

★★
July 22, 2024

The service was great, very welcoming; the food was a little bit overpriced yet disappointing. We spent $98 for 2 drinks, 2 appetizers and 1 salad. We ordered the duck poutine ( comfort but not amazing) ; very peachy salad ( I was disappointed with the big chunk of tomatoes in it and the slices of peaches were sour, the salad just didn t have the ingredients come together. ) the salmon torched sushi was the worst, huge chunk of rice underneath with a thin piece of salmon, no flavouring, not authentic at all.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The plank was amazing, the food and our server were great and the hospitality was great( on the main floor ). The rooftop is a whole different story. While we were waiting for a table for two hours we got food and 2 drinks each (which were $17 each) by the time we reached the rooftop we were told they were cleaning a table for us. 15 minutes after waiting upstairs we were told we were over served and they would not seat us? Upon our disbelief we went downstairs and the staff were surprised when we told them the 2 hours we waited were for nothing and that we were over served (we were not). The girl in charge of seating was rude on the rooftop and beyond unprofessional. Unfortunately I will not return to the plank because of this situation I am beyond disappointed about this entire situation. Spend your money somewhere else where there are professional staff Roof top 0/5 downstairs 5/5. Do not waste your time the rooftop is pathetic. Disappointed disrespected and will not return.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food is great and service is even better. Chris was an amazing waiter. Ill definitely be back to check out the rooftop patio

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Got to enjoy some food and cocktails on the rooftop bar and it was perfection!! Loved the cocktail menu and the bao of the sea appetizer was SO good!!! Our server JC was the best! He was so funny and made our experience that much more enjoyable. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Fantastic!!! Hamilton needs more rooftop patios! From the moment I entered to when I left I was acknowledged and made to feel welcome! My server was amazing, she even offered to get the bartender to crack a can of Benchs Helles Ti-Cat Lager for me! Which was delicious!! The three dip platter was awesome and I wish I was hungry enough to eat more but I was there for beers and a snack and to catch up with friends! My new favourite Hamilton spot!!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Have been here many times but had the best service tonight by far. Jordan was a fabulous server. The food and drinks were phenomenal as always! Love the atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I love all about this place, specially the staff. We didn t have reservations and they accommodate our group the best they could. Food was amazing We will be back soon Food

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food and cocktails were good. Server wasnt attentive (despite what looked like lots of staff, he seemed too busy for us and was apologetic). Place has nice decor but the noise level/acoustics inside didnt allow conversation in normal speaking voice.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I was in a crappy situation as a resident of the neighbourhood and Curtis couldn t have been more kind. Thank you so much for your support and the food was amazing! Sliders are delicious!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant. Have eaten there a number of times now. They are consistant in quality of food and service, in addition they are reasonably priced, good value - the food tastes great too :). I find this consistency, quality and value extends to their cocktails as well. They offer great deals for happy hour with both food and drink. It can be a bit loud at times inside the restaurant, but other than that the ambience is uplifting as well as laid back. They keep the restaurant clean, which you d expect, but we all know that basic expectation doesn t always get met in some places. All-in-all, I strongly recommend this place for a good time :).

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

its good cosy pub. food was good but little overpriced.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food was great and service was amazing. Thanks so much to Claudia, who made our experience wonderful.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Nice place. Service could have been a little more on point but still good.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Highly recommend this restaurant. Halle was an amazing waitress - could not be any happier with the service she provided us

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I didnt realize the rooftop had a separate menu from the restaurant downstairs but it was good. Not a huge selection but the bites are yummy. If youre on a date make sure you get a table and not the lounge area, it was messy eating at the low tables but would be vibey if you went for just drinks.

★★
June 22, 2024

The Good, sliders and ribs The Bad, pizza was burnt on the edges and soggy in the middle. Service had the pace of a glacier. The Ugly, after paying over $300 for dinner, one of the managers told us we had to leave. We were just waiting for a member of our party, with mobility issues to return from the inadequate washroom facilities. Perhaps if the service was faster, parties could finish there meals within their reservation windows. Doesnt matter, since we will never return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Awesome everything and staff were warm, welcoming and attentive. Food was so amazing, hot, fresh and super tasty. Look forward to the next visit

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Hayley was fantastic serving us on the patio. She was fast, efficient and just an absolute pleasure to have during our visit! Love the margarita pizza.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Hosted my baby shower here. Staff was incredible and helpful, food was delicious and drinks cute and refreshing, and it was the perfect girls lunch for an afternoon shower.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The music was a little loud on the patio for having a conversation. The service was excellent.! I had the chicken sandwich. It was so good. I could taste all the levels of flavour! I think I mentioned about 4 times how good it was. Sorry, no pic as I ate all of it. I usually only finish half my meal!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Fantastic...just go and see for yourself

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Sat on small patio area. Delicious food and great service. Bigger patio on top of the building we were told.

★★
June 22, 2024

Me and my 2 friends came to plank for lunch and we wanted to try out the rooftop patio. I ve been to the ground level patio before and had a great time so i was curious to try out the rooftop. I wish i didn t . First of all there was a long hair in my friends glass of water , so gross! and the cutlery was dirty as well. I ordered a waygu burger which i wanted done medium . After waiting 40 mins for our food (it was not busy) we finally got it and my burger was drier than an old rusty sponge. There is also an up charge of $4 if you opt for a ceasar salad over fries , which our waitress did not mention at all . They also only discounted chump change off my bill to apologize . The only reason I m giving this place two stars is solemnly because of the coconut cream dessert, that s the only thing that was good besides the actual rooftop atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great first time. Decent vegetarian and vegan options given the small menu. Service was very friendly and added to the great experience. Thank you.

June 22, 2024

Did not go there Very expensive place charged me $29 for one glass of wine only , I paid $60 for a small pizza and one glass of wine Bad but yet expensive Food : 1/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Had supper here on a Saturday night while visiting from out of town. Great atmosphere with a lot of energy, and the meal was delicious! The restaurant was very busy but didnt feel crowded, and the team was professional and friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food and service.

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Lovely place and great atmosphere! The food was okay overall. The only disappointing factor was the service. Although the place had too many staff members, it took about 30 min to have someone take our order. After serving the food, our waitress vanished. Lastly, we had to ask another waitress to check us out and it took a third person over 20 min to get our bill... such a shame :(

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing staff and service, truly with hospitality genes

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

So it was girls night for us and we picked this location randomly by chance. Its a great tapas type bar with excellent food that came out hot which these days is a rarity for a lot of restaurants. The service was great. The only downside I would have is that its very loud in the place So if youre trying to have a quiet intimate conversation, its probably not the best place but still the atmosphere, Food service was excellent Vegetarian options: The miso glazed brussel sprouts were excellent. They also had maple glazed carrots and a couple of other vegetarian options for those who were looking

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Mandy was our server and she did a great job answering our questions and getting our food quickly. The water was refilled often (which is important to me). These dishes were share plates. We had poke spoons (blasting with flavor, but might not be for people without adventurous pallettes), steak frites (just good, but maybe I was expecting fillet mignon type tenderness & flavor), mac & Mingle (good, but mostly ordered for our 7 year old; it had protein so that was good as a healthy addition), Reuben egg rolls (very good; nailed it; everyone at the table loved it) & Take a Bao (all the ingredients melded well & complimented each other in flavor; they increased the dish s boldness in just the right way). For dessert we had the Rad Apple Crumble & Stick-it Toffy Pudding. They we both very good but the apple dish wasn t as sweet as I was expecting (maybe I m just accustomed to the sweet apple pies in the states).

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Very interesting dishes, great service (Jordan) but very noisy.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

This venue is an excellent addition to Hamiltons eating & music scene. The food is great, service quick and the music is awesome.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Its a lovely restaurant and I will go there again. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. I am taking a star off my overall rating because of some kitchen errors. Being we were one of the first tables seated on a mothers day we are struggling to understand why the issues we had happened. Specifically the appetizers were delivered with the main dishes, food took a longer than expected time to arrive, one of the plates was forgotten, one of the dishes had the wrong sauce and the salad had onions we specifically requested not be included. Not withstanding the above we did enjoy the experience and the serving staff promptly addressed issues raised.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We had dinner, party of eight, celebrated a birthday. Staff was so friendly and food was amazing! Great atmosphere! We definitely will go back to try the Brunch menu in our pjs!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great service, food and lots of people seated on a Tuesday at Lunch. Looking forward to going again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

It was my second time dining at this restaurant. I went here for a team lunch on a weekday. I ordered the D Italiano pizza and it was so good! The service and atmosphere were also great. Will definitely be going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food, great service from start to finish. We worked our way through many appetizers and shared as a table. Every single item was delicious and we will have to return to sample more of the menu. Our food was ready quite quickly. Even the pizza we ordered at the end showed up in no time.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The bao buns are the highlight

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I love coming here. Always amazing food and a great atmosphere

April 22, 2024

I really wanted to like Plank, walked in and it is a nice spot. Waiting staff was extremely friendly and put extra effort in to make it a good experience. We came with 6 people, we ordered off both the main entrée menu and the sharables. Here is where things went South. Now, I understand this is meant to be a restaurant where they offer shareables but in general I feel like no matter what you order it should come at a reasonable time between all food ordered. Not the case here. Food was decent but from the first plate to the last plate it was a 30+min span. A few were completely done eating before they could figure out how to cook a well done steak. Unfortunate when we were all excited to eat here but it was just all a mess in terms of getting food to the table within the same hour. I was hopeful for a bit of a comp on the bill but no, full pop. $250+ with 2 people getting an alcoholic drink. Lots of restaurants making such an effort these days, those one deserve the business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Outstanding food and terrific service. Thank you to Olivia and Kurtis for such a great experience!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food, service and vibes are always amazing. I will always come back for the big mac balls

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Highly recommend going for Sunday PJ Brunch - not only do the Mimosas and Caesars ($7) flow smoother but the 50% brunch menu is the cherry on the Sundae! Always a great vibe and a great excuse to have people look at you like your crazy walking in with pajamas on .

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Chris was our server and he was great! Food HOT fresh, super tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good vibe amazing bar tenders, food was amazing tried the sliders and duck poutine they were amazing. Definitely need to try the pizza next time!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Came for brunch today and it was amazing! The restaurant is stunning with fun decor setting the vibe. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. And the food wow so amazing. Definitely need to come back!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The place is great, excellent atmosphere, the service was very friendly and the food is the star of the show

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Ambiance was really nice.Food was also good apart from their cauliflower fritters,they are too oily.Apart from that we tried their vegetation pizza and Bao with Tofu both are really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We had a great time thanks to the fantastic service from Jamie and the amazing drinks, sliders and pizza from the kitchen! Thank you for a wonderful time! We will be back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went for the Sunday PJ brunch! Service was amazing. I loved the interior. The food was delicious and the portions were all very good. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

April 22, 2024

Wanted to try a newer spot on Augusta with some friends so we decided on Plank. Its pretty bland all around. No vibe to the spot whatsoever - felt like a Kelseys with a way bigger menu and the same beer selection. The service was solid cause it wasnt very busy but would much prefer local spots with more character, and less generic options.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good service, good food.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

First time and we really enjoyed the decor, service and food. Wait staff was excellent as their suggestions were spot on. Had a pizza and several apps. Our waitress help guide through the portion sizes and suggested an additional app and she was right, just the right amount for the 4 of us. Will define back. Our favs were the poutine, ribs, pizza (truffle) and the mixed drinks were excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant, parking close by and great ambience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Really enjoyed our meal. A great variety of appetizers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Loved the place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Seriously 5 star experience. Came on Friday March 1st at 5pm and the two hostesses were lovely. We were then served by Ryan, who may actually be one of the best servers around. The Big Mac risotto balls and margherita pizza were great. As soon as we needed another drink, Ryan was on it. Also the two gentleman managers were very lovely and made sure our meals were great. Fantastic experience all around, and felt like a valued guest

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food, drinks and service were great. 3 couples, had the cauliflower wings, Brussels sprouts, chips, ribs, sliders and boohoo pizza. Others had different pizzas and we were all content. All food was excellent. Server, Olivia was attentive, friendly, very helpful. Service was excellent. Crowd was very diverse age wise, we were oldest of the age groups but staff made us feel very welcome. Very very busy, but not once did we feel rushed, or service lacked in anyway. They know how to run a successful restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Drinks and apps were good. Good atmosphere. Service attentive. Caters more couples, than a group of people. Intimate but not too intimate

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Wonderful ambience, service and food at the Augusta location! This was such a lovely restaurant, the high ceilings and spacious seating was great, it was a super busy Tuesday evening and we enjoyed some fun appetizers (the brussel sprouts were flavourful!) and the Fook Yu bowl with salmon was delicious! Will be back

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Plank is probably my favourite restaurant in the city. I was skeptical of ordering a pizza and their margarita pizza was next level. Olivia was our waitress and she was next level. Probably the best waitress I ve ever had in the city.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

We only went in to the bar are for drinks and absolutely loved this place. Service with a giant smile . Nice to enjoy the Moscow Mules.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Margherita pizza, bao buns and sliders were delicious. Service was attentive. Would come back for sure.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Amazing food and ambience . Travelled from Toronto to have their food . Chef spins up the best and every dish is spectacular. The quality of the ingredients is amazing . Ashley and Kris was really sweet to serve me the amazing food .

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Eclectic menu, great food.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Came for a girls bday dinner and were blown away. Service was outstanding, manager was around and came to chat. Food is next level! And price was soooo reasonable.

February 22, 2024

We waited approximately 25 minutes to be given water as our server was not told about our table. They apologized for the wait and our server was very kind despite how frustrated we were that we had to wait for so long. The food was not great and the portions were way too small for the price. The torched salmon sushi was hard and had a strange smell. The apple crumble dessert taste burnt. Overall, we did not feel full after our dinner despite how much we spent that night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Had some amazing food at Plank over the weekend! The sliders and Kofta were to die for and I would highly recommend this place for a tapas style meal - every item was amazing and you get a lot of variety. Loved the vibes of the restaurant too

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My first time dinning experience at Plank was for my friend s birthday celebrations. It was the perfect mix of cozy and chic. The food was amazing, served hot and beautifully presented. I ll def. be a returning customer, come back on a date night with my husband.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great vibes, environment is buzzing with people chatting, nice rooftop lounge style. Food is served decently quick and taste is DEFINITELY not a miss here. Personally I had the duck poutine which was mouth watering good but was a little runny(I usually prefer a less watery gravy) Went here with my family and a little one and we had no issues with noise level, or seating. Staff were all incredibly kind would definitely check it out! Wheelchair accessibility: They have an elevator which takes you into the rooftop bar, as well as a downstairs area.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Food is amazing... everything in their menu is on point. Also the cocktails are without the best In the city. Bartenders are impressive with their knowledge and how every drink that is served is served at its best! Rachel, Ashley, Jaime are the best.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great experience with dinner last night! Our waiter Ryan was so pleasant, funny and prompt! The food was delicious.. can t wait to go back !

★★★★
February 22, 2024

DOINK & DINE 02 Visited 2 weeks ago as I enjoyed B-Side Social the night before and is right scored plank(believe they share similar ownership) Either way went for brunch and was met with buzzing atmosphere and Pjs apparently you get a discount if you come in them for brunch. So don t sweat rushing out with your best fit come comfy and save money! Had Tasha as our waitress I enjoy a good drink and was immediately offered a taster of ales for special, picked the house option and also west avenue cider on tap quickly since then have steadily been purchasing cans from lcbo. Meal wise we shared sliders which I could easily come back just for those literally better than full size burgers I ve had. Medium cook, grilled onions and delicious sauce. Shaolin baos, sweet buns with fried chicken and cabbage I love dim sums, dumplings baos and all that was pleasantly surprised with the balance of favours and juiciness of chicken. Only thing is maybe since we have been indulging in those items and drinks for abut we didn t get to order the waffles and chicken so we ended up with steak and eggs. Flatiron was salted heavily but loved the soft scramble and potatoes. All in all bill before tip cane to $140 with 3 meals and 4 drinks total. Parking: There is construction on my strip but if willing to avoid paying for parking you can get away with it as there s a lot quite close

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great place, great food and very friendly staff highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great atmosphere! Cozy and energetic, the vibes are great. Staff is attentive and service is quick. We shared 3 of the bits and bites between 2 of us and it was enough for a satisfying meal. Got a valentines themed cocktail which was tasty and presented well. We got the bao, duck poutine, and fried brussel sprouts. All dishes were good, I only wish I could have tried more of them but they were a bit too pricey for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Every single time I visit this place, the staff, service and food never disappoints. They gave figured out the recipe for success and I highly recommend visiting them!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Our family of 9 went here today for a birthday brunch and everything was beyond our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, good sized portions & fresh ingredients. Our server Izzy was so nice & so sweet to my 3 year old son. In fact everyone we interacted with was incredibly kind and welcoming. We ve agreed to make this a new regular brunch spot!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I enjoyed my meal. They have a great selection of appetizers very unique and delicious. The food overall is excellent and the service is more than accommodating The only challenge I found because of my physical disability was getting around. It s a little tight and the restaurant is noisy, so be prepared to shout to the person next to you if you want to be heard.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Really fun vibe and our server was genuine and terrific. The food was excellent overall although some were a bit too sweet. The calamari was heavenly.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

The food was delicious and order came quick. Our waitress was very attentive and informative. Definitely recommend. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We had a phenomenal time at plank last night. The atmosphere is incredible and the food is amazing. Portions are a bit small for the price, but the food is so good that it is worth it. The cocktail menu is very unique which I loved too! I highly recommend the brussel sprouts! Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options! Parking: Paid parking lot down the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Wow a new favorite, mad it took me so long to try. Def will be back, still licking my lips

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great staff, great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The food and service are always top-shelf. The quality and taste of the food is amazing, and a very good value. Price of appetizers and entrees, along with beer prices are very reasonable. Whenever we have dined there, we ve always been impressed by the attention we re given by all staff. Whether it is checking in to see how our meal is, or by simply being thanked by any staff we passed on our way to leave.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Stopped in for a drink just to see the restaurant. I sat at the bar and loved that I could watch the pizzas being prepared. Service was good and the bartender recommended a beer that my friend had never has but really enjoyed. Will definitely return.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

100000000000000% fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The staff are excellent the food delicious. Why go anywhere else

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

One of my favourite places to eat in Hamilton the vibe is great. The drinks are amazing and the Shareables are delicious. Plank is a great place to go with a few couples or friend s so that you can share some plates and get to taste a lot of the menu.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

My partner and I went here on a Saturday night for drinks and a couple of appetizers. The food was fantastic, and so were the cocktails. We also wanted to comment on the quality of the service, where Ryan our server was one of the best servers we have ever had. We will definitely come back!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

claudia was lovely last night serving my friends and i. our glasses were never empty and the food was amazing!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Family of 4 - 2 teens - loved all the variety and quality. Service was fantastic - Olivia was super friendly and made sure that everything was as it should be. Definitely recommend. Kid-friendliness: Our teens were the youngest people in the restaurant. They left happy and enjoyed the whole experience. Our server, Olivia spoke to them. Made good suggestions for them.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice enough. A pretty solid value for what you pay, I expected an environment like this to be more expensive! That said, the food is 50/50 with some dishes being great (kofta, pizzas, steak), and some being mediocre and not worth the money (pork belly, brussel sprouts). They also do the thing where menu items have a quirky name so ordering is awkward when you have to say something idiotic like Fook Yu Bowl or Hot Piece of Bass. Still, solid spot, great service, and a nice addition to Augusta.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The rooftop patio is beautiful and the food and drinks are amazing. The service was wonderful too!! One of my new favourite places

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice and clean

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Hands down the best restraunt in Hamilton. The service is amazing, the food is out of this world and I love the atmosphere with no distractig tvs and excellent live music on Thursdays. The menu is extremely well thought out and, after visiting many times Id have to recommend wnd the sliders and bao if its your first time coming. I love that they change up the menu for different seasons, including new and exciting cocktails. Everyone who works here is extremely friendly and the food is incredibly reasonably priced while also being mouth watering good. I could sing Planks praises all day, I come here whenever I get the chance and bring all my friends and family here. Thanks for being awesome guys!

★★★
December 22, 2023

The Hostess as soon as we walked in mentioned we had to be finished at a certain time. Reso was at 4:45 and we had to be gone at 6:15. The bill from the manager showed up at 6:10. The waiter was great. The manager was definitely trying to get us out of there. I wondered what would have happened if we ordered desert. If you are that full, dont take the reso in the first place. The food was good, but bottom line, there are other great restaurants in Hamilton, with better service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great vibe, great food, and a great space with attentive & friendly service. Five stars if you upgrade your craft beer menu. ;)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We tried the rooftop patio and it was awesome. I think food is from food truck so not alot of options, but very delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came in for drinks after dinner. Was a small mix-up as expected on a busy Saturday night, but all was more than fixed. Thank you for a great experience. Our server and the manager were great. Thank you very much!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent evening. Lots of fun. Food and service were amazing. Doug and his team do it again! Great addition to Hamiltons restaurant scene Dietary restrictions: Great Gluten free options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Every time weve come here, weve always had great food and service. We love bringing out friends here too! Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was excellent as well as the service. Try the sliders... yum.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing atmosphere! The food was to die for! We went for my sisters birthday, and we ordered four appetizers (which was too much, and we ended up taking food home) and all four were delicious. The service and staff were wonderful. The drink menu is amazing and the cocktails we had were so delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had the most amazing time attending the roof top tailgate party for the Grey Cup! From hosts, to servers, to cooks, the staff were beyond amazing, the food was incredible & the flawless execution of transportation to the game was more than we could have asked for! Stellar event from start to finish!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely fantastic! Seabass delicious gnocchi amazing Dumplings to die for. Ended with pumpkin spice Brule. Wonderful meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing lunch with a friend...Duck poutine and big bottom salad. Will definitely be back...with friends who love to dine out..Thank you Saba, we enjoyed our chat...Rachel...truly a delight.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A delightful place with very good food. We had a bunch of small plates and they were all excellent. Of note we re the sliders! They were exceptional! Best burgers I ve ever had. Very juicy and flavourful, don t come here without getting these. We ended with the sticky toffee pudding which wasn t that great. Service was also great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great venue for live music, Sunday matinee. Remarkable service, friendly, attentive, fast and friendly! Great food items. Appetizers to mains... Aaesomecwine selection as well. Good to see!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were in Hamilton for the Grey Cup weekend and stumbled across this restaurant, fantastic!!!! Ended up coming twice (Friday and Saturday) the staff is better than the food!!! The manager is so personable, decor and neon sign makes it perfect! I ll be back next time I come for a visit!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Made reservations on rooftop to eat food from a food truck, which was absolutely disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Unique apps, very well done. Fun environment and good service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

First time there. wow great place good food and excellent service. The band was the best part.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super fun place with a lot of options! I love the vibes and the bao buns are next level!! I m not just saying this lightly but the bread pudding is the best dessert I ve ever eaten in my life. Update: we got take out the other day and it was equally as good! The service was phenomenal!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always an amazing time! Food always comes out great. Love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delightful! Great staff, fun atmosphere and the food is amazing

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went for lunch at this new restaurant on my list. Huge location on Augusta. Rustic nice decor and honours Hamilton which is very cool to see. Tons of tables. The menu is eclectic and is a great mix of small bite/shareable and large fare. We went for the pork/shrimp dumpling; calamari and jalapeños; and the open faced chicken sandwich. Plus dessert. All was fine working towards great. It was the experience that made the time well spent; staff were very pleasant. This is a joint for friends, apps and drinks. There was quite a few occupied tables and the noise level was up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ryan made our night!! Can t wait to come back :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Outstanding lunch at this very cool restaurant. Ordered 3 sharable dishes and they were imaginative, creative and yummy. Whos ever heard of a Reuben egg roll? It was delicious. Cant say enough good things.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had the best first experience here. Our server Ryan was absolutely fantastic, and the food was very very delicious. It can get a bit loud in there but nothing too crazy. We will definitely be back to try some more yummy looking items!