Plank Oakville: Best Restaurant and Bar in Bronte

Plank Oakville is one of the best restaurant’s in Bronte. The casual restobar offers creative Asian-inspired comfort food such as duck poutine, tandoori chicken momo, and pumpkin laksa.

Plank Oakville

The popular Bronte restaurant is owned by Doug Greco, David Bowker and Robert Lush, of the Catch Hospitality Group, which also owns The Firehall, Cucci Ristorante, Tavolo and West End Social.

All of the Catch restaurants are located in Oakville’s west end Bronte neighbourhood, where Greco has spent his entire life. He chirps, “I love the sense of community and the overwhelming support that we received with all our restaurants in Bronte.”

Step Inside Plank Oakville

Plank Oakville, previously the home of The Twisted Fork, features an open kitchen and a wee bar with stool side seating. The restaurants intimate bar is a perfect spot to sip while waiting for a table in the dining room to free up.

Plank Oakville’s name is reflective of the abundance of reclaimed wood found throughout the dining room. You’ll find 100-year-old floors, oak wine barrels and the original doors from the entrance to the CNE’s horse pavilion. The inspiration for Plank’s design comes from Longman & Eagle, a popular restaurant in Chicago.

The rugged wood accents, old school signage and farmhouse mason jar displays lead one to believe that Oakville has a new favourite space to celebrate.

Plank Oakville Menu

Chef Eduardo Juarez manages the kitchen and menu at Plank restaurant. The creative comfort food menu showcases an enthusiasm for regional fare. The menu regularly changes based on what local ingredients are in season and most readily available. The restaurants beverage offering also highlights local microbreweries and Ontario wines.

Plank Oakville's signature poutine. — Plank Oakville’s signature poutine.

Plank Oakville Bits & Bites

HOLY SHOSHITO: Blistered peppers, smoked Maldon salt, whipped lemon goats cheese
LAST DATE: Chorizo stuffed & bacon wrapped Medjool dates, blue cheese fondue
DUCK POUTINE: Slow braised Ontario duck, foie gras gravy, Quebec cheese curds, house cut fries
BEET ROOT HUMMUS: Beet & chickpea hummus, honey, almond crumble, warm garlic brushed flatbread
HALLOUMI FRIES: Crispy fried cheese, pomegranate molasses, za’atar yogurt, sumac, mint & wild flower honey
SMOKE N TOAST: Smoked trout, toasted crostini, avacado, dill crema, charred tomato
SHRIMP TEMPURA: Crispy shrimp, ponzu, lime
THE BIG MACKA: Crispy risotto balls stuffed with ground beef, american cheese, special sauce, sesame seed
PEI MUSSELS: Steamed in tomatillo broth, maggi
BLOW TORCH: Torched salmon sashimi, sticky rice, caramel ginger lime sauce, wasabi mayo, nori, sesame
CHICKEN & WAFFLES: Chicken skewers wrapped in warm waffle, jalapeno, vanilla maple glaze
LITTLE BAO WOW: Thick tender pork belly, garlic chili gastrique, sesame aioli, pickled cucumber, radish, steamed Bao buns
TANDOORI CHICKEN MOMO: Minted tandoori yogurt, pickled onion, Momo chutney
DUMB SON: Shrimp & pork dumplings, soy, Sriracha
SALT-N-PEPA CALAMARI: Kick-ass cocktail sauce, fresh lemon
HOUSE SLIDERS: Bourbon bacon jam, brioche, garlic aioli, vintage cheddar
CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS: Beer batter, roasted garlic aioli, Pecorino cheese
AHI TUNA POKE: Raw ahi tuna, soy, chili, avacado wasabi pea puree, sesame aioli, nori, crispy wonton tostada
FIRE & WATER: Grilled octopus, mezcal pineapple & chorizo skewer, ancho chili puree, chimichurri

Bay of Fundy Scallops at Plank Oakville.

Plank Oakville Bigger Bites

COWBOY MAC AND CHEESE: Orichiette, American cheese fondue, braised beef cheek, buttered bread crumbs
CROQUE MADAME: Shaved honey ham, gruyere cheese, house cheese fondue, topped with hens egg, house cut fries or salad
STEAK FRITES: Chilli-marinated flat iron steak, chimmichurri, house cut fries, smoked blue cheese butter
GRILLED CHEESE: Sliced beets, Ashley goats cheese, walnut sage pesto, fresh arugula, wildflower honey, house cut fries or salad
PUMPKIN LASKA: Spicy pumpkin coconut broth, rice noodles, coconut chicken, bean sprout, peanut, cilantro, chili, pomegranate
MATLED BEEF CHEEK POT PIE: Guiness braised beef cheek, barley, onion, carrot, celery, rutabaga, cheddar cheese
BRUSSLED CAESAR: Duck fat fried Brussels sprouts, apple cider Parmesan dressing, double smoked bacon, almond gremolata, radish
WARRIOR BOWL: Ahi tuna, avocado, nori, artisan mixed greens, sesame seed, rice, ginger soy dressing
ONTARIO PICKEREL: Roasted baby potatoes dill vinaigrette, grilled broccolini
PUNJABI BUTTERMILK STEW: Yellow coconut curry, lentil, chickpea, spinach & rice dumplings
SZECHUAN SHRIMP STIR-FRY: Dan Dan sauce, shanghi noodles, broccolini, napa cabbage, baby bok choy, scallion

Plank Oakville Pizza

WAGON WHEEL: Garlic roasted mushrooms, rosemary, bechamel, shaved Grana Padano, fior di latte, truffle oil
NONNA’S FALL: Brown butter & butternut squash puree, sage, wilted spinach, ricotta, mascarpone, fior di latte, Amoretti cookie crumble
MEAT AND GREET: Sweet Italian sausage, Calabrese salami, bacon, fire roasted peppers, onion, fior di latte, tomato sauce
DITALIANO: Prosciutto, arugula, shaved parmesan, fior di latte, tomato sauce
MARGARITAVILLE: Fresh basil, fior di latte, tomato sauce
THE BIG BIRD: Roasted chicken, bacon, caramelized onion, goat cheese, fior di latte, basil pesto

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