Dog & The Bank - Plainwell, Michigan

Amethyst K.

Friends from Chicago came into town and I had long been hearing about Dog & The Bank's brunch. It certainly didn't disappoint and my friends were impressed too, a difficult task for those used to the culinary diversity of their stomping grounds. We all had a hard time deciding what to try because the menu features so many great choices! Those of us that had arugula all enjoyed it and love a good added green! We will definitely be back and certainly with any other out of towners looking for elevated cuisine at a reasonable price with excellent service and ambiance.

Rachel J.

There aren’t enough stars!! I went on a quieter evening during the week (they were busy but I didn’t have a wait) and since I was alone that night I brought a book to enjoy. When they realized that, they informed me an igloo had opened up so I had the whole beautiful lit up, warm and quiet igloo all to myself for 90 minutes!! The food and drink was DIVINE. The fish was cooked PERFECT and I had a pomegranate Moscow mule that I am now trying to recreate at home. The staff was attentive and enjoyable to chat with. It was the best night away as a tired mom that just needed some incredible food and a nice atmosphere. Thank you for being so wonderful!!

electro W.

Really good spot. Passed it at night and looked really nice so decided to give it a try after reading some reviews.

The atmosphere is nice, service was good, and food hit the spot. Prices were pretty damn good. The pot og gold was delicious, great dip. The burger, thought not smashed, had really good flavor. The patty seasoning was good and the onion jam gave it a nice sweetness. The fries were solid as well. Lastly had the Dutch pancake which was also good. Good crepe flavor, thicker than standard crepes, woth a nice raspberry jam.

Mike R.

Best food I've had in the area. The calamari was super tender and the brussel sprouts were outstanding. The dining room isn't large but they were able to accommodate our group of 9 on a Wednesday. The wait staff was so helpful and food came out surprisingly fast and well timed. I had the fish and chips - fries were thin and crispy and the fish was well seasoned and oh so tender. The grilled lemon garnish was a nice touch.

Paul N.

2025 Update: Came back with a bigger party. The food was good. My wife loved the vegetarian cauliflower dish. It seemed to have a sweet Asian like sauce to it. She received it very hot. I had the grouper. It was very tasty but unfortunately is was lukewarm when I ate it. That's the rub on this visit. We came in a party of four double date. But every drink and plate of food came separately. I'm sure my fish sat aside waiting to get served. I won't change the 4 stars down and may give this place one more shot.

Feb 2023 Great meals with 2 drawbacks, which prevented me from making this a 5 star rating. My wife and I had the Sliced Fillet Mignon and The Red Grouper. Both most expensive items at $36 each. Both were very good.

The drawbacks? First was excessive noise from banging of pots and plates behind the bar made it very difficult to hold a conversation. The second was dessert we decided to have because dinner was sooo good. I love bread pudding so tried it. It’s always served hot like it’s fresh from the oven. This was was warm with a really cold core. Both of these items gave our party the distinctive impression that the staff really wanted to leave early this Saturday night.

Over all a positive experience and we will return. However if they want to obtain my full 5 stars you will need address these last 2 items.

Chris S.

The only thing better than the design of the building and the great patio, is the absolutely amazing food. We had a burger, the Mac and Cheese, and the street corn. The burger was perfect, and was loaded with flavor. For the sides, the Mac and Cheese and street corn were both amazing. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all top notch. We will definitely be back!

Alayna P.

Delish food! I got the heirloom rice bowl with chicken and my husband got the smash burger with shoe string fries. We sat outside on the porch! Aside from the occasional obnoxiously loud motorcycle it was a wonderful experience. Service was great. Food was amazing. Can’t wait to go back, best spot in Plainwell for sure.

Chris H.

Today the wife and I decided to try dog in the bank, they had just opened for the day and the server was extremely nice to deal with. As an appetizer we got loaded French fries with blue cheese. This sounds terrible but trust me if you get it you won’t be let down. I ordered the Delmonico ribeye and the flavor was amazing. Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and easily top 2 steaks I have had in my life. The wife ordered salmon and again had an amazing crust, GREAT flavor and cooked to actual perfection. For the little town of Plainwell this place is hands down the best food in town.