Plank Seafood Provisions (12th and Howard) - CLOSED

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:01 pm

Anyone know who's behind this Plank Seafood place? I've heard it may be the Flagship restaurant group, the people behind Roja, Blue, the Blatt, etc. Not sure if this is rumor or fact.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:18 pm

Ben wrote:Anyone know who's behind this Plank Seafood place? I've heard it may be the Flagship restaurant group, the people behind Roja, Blue, the Blatt, etc. Not sure if this is rumor or fact.

FWIW, I have heard same rumor.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:55 am

Has anyone heard an opening date on the new restaurant yet? How are the apartments going, are they 100% leased yet? this new building is a ten thousand percent improvement on the old building. Reading some other threads on where, it sounds like this development is helping renovation spread down the block.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:56 pm

Currently they are installing the heating and electrical in the restaurant, but I haven't heard anything about a targeted opening date.

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 1:13 pm

Job Ad:

Plank seafood provisions (Old Market 12th & Howard)
Do you love seafood? Do you love people? If so this may be the job for you.

We're doing it again, Flagship Restaurant Group that is, Plank seafood provisions will be joining our family this May.

Flagship Restaurant Group owns and operates three Blue Sushi Sake Grills' in Omaha, NE; one in Ft. Worth, TX and one in Denver, CO. Flagship also owns and/ or operates two Roja Mexican Grills in Omaha, NE; Blatt Beer and Table and Red Lounge.

Plank is our newest concept that will offer more than just seafood. Our focus is on fresh product with high standards. Not only does that mean high standards for food, but also high standards for service.

If you have what it takes please download an application from the link provided you can reply to this posting with a resume or turn in an application at Baby Blue Sushi at 16939 Wright Plaza, Shops of Legacy on 168th and Center (please make sure you specify that you are applying for Plank and not Baby Blue). If that is a bit out of your way, please respond to this e-mail and we will try to accommodate you.

Application (yes it says Blue, until we have Plank applications, sorry!)- http://www.bluesushisakegrill.com/pdf/a ... cation.pdf

At this time we are looking for all talented individuals from hostess, servers, bartenders, server assistants, chefs, etc.

Again we are looking for employees that are dedicated to serving and delivering their best every day they work. If you find yourself finding excuses to why you should not go to work today, maybe this is not for you.

Plank will be one of Omaha's best new restaurants for 2013 and we need a team that wants to be a part of that.

The timeline right now is to be open in May. This means we are taking applications now and reviewing them. If we like what we see, we will set up an interview and reveal more information at that time.

Thanks for looking and make this day great!
Location: Old Market 12th & Howard
Compensation: TBD, BOE, Gratuity based

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:30 am

Early May. I knew one of you guys would have the answer for me.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:43 pm

Plank Building Permit in the OWH Today:
1201 Howard LLC, 1205 Howard St., $400,000.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:36 pm

http://www.omaha.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti ... 399%2F1707

Flagship spokeswoman Megan Longo said the space, at 1205 Howard St., was “too good to pass up.” She said they decided on seafood, as it's an option missing in the Old Market restaurant scene.

Plank will serve American coastal fare and will aim to be modern and approachable. Flagship's executive chef Tony Gentile is creating a menu of seafood specialties that include chilled appetizers, oysters, soups, salads, sandwiches and fried seafood.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:18 pm

They have a website up but not too much to it:

http://plankseafood.com/

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:46 pm

"Modern and approachable". W T F? Gag me with a cedar plank.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue May 07, 2013 4:13 pm

Plank looks like it could open any day now. Patio seating is up and the inside looks done.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue May 07, 2013 10:19 pm

Sounds like it will hit the ground running. Or swimming, as it were.

Post by **Brad** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:40 pm

iamjacobm wrote:Plank looks like it could open any day now. Patio seating is up and the inside looks done.

It opened tonight.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri May 10, 2013 10:58 am

Brad wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:Plank looks like it could open any day now. Patio seating is up and the inside looks done.
It opened tonight.

The menu looks pretty good, can't wait to check it out. Anybody here get there yet?

Post by **Brad** » Fri May 10, 2013 11:11 am

Linkin5 wrote:The menu looks pretty good, can't wait to check it out. Anybody here get there yet?

mgmlot93 was there last night. He had a photo of a Wedge salad on his FB page that looked really good.

Here is his "5 Star" yelp review:

Matt on Yelp wrote:I went here expecting to be let down since these are the same owners as Blatt but I was pleasantly surprised. This place reminds me of Kansas City - the interior looks great.

Started with a cocktail and I gotta say they make a great Old Fashioned here. Next up was the wedge salad and it was THE BEST wedge salad I have ever had. For my entree I ordered oysters rockefeller off the app menu and they were outstanding. The bacon they use in the salad and the rockefeller is beyond great. My gf ordered a burger and it was mediocre. I realize this is a seafood restaurant but if you are going to put a burger on your menu please do it right and put some effort in it.

Even after the let down of the burger I still feel this is a five star place.

There is another review from last night Too:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/plank-seafood-a ... ions-omaha

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri May 10, 2013 1:28 pm

Those photos on Yelp look amazing. Does anybody know if they go through Absolutely Fresh for their seafood or what?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue May 28, 2013 5:49 pm

The Plank will have outdoor seating soon.

JDJase · Post by **JDJase** » Fri May 31, 2013 10:59 pm

Coyote wrote:The Plank will have outdoor seating soon.

Soon? I ate there like 3 days after it opened and sat in their outdoor seating

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:31 pm

Had lunch at the Plank today. Had the Lobster roll and substituted the dirty rice for the fries, topped off with an Old Rasputin

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:52 pm

You've been eating good lately Coyote.. Living the dream I see.. 8)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:58 pm

guitarguy wrote:You've been eating good lately Coyote.. Living the dream I see.. 8)

Lunch is a lot cheaper than Dinners... Best to have big meals at noon!
Beer costs the same though...

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:50 pm

We ate there a while back and were pretty disappointed overall with the food. The oysters were top notch, however. Service was friendly but exceedingly disorganized.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:17 am

I need to get back down there and try that lobster roll!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:40 am

I would also like to try the lobster roll, but I find it very hard to eat seafood in the midwest due to the poor quality and definitely price. When I visited Maine and even Boston for that matter, I was surprised to find that you can get a whole 1 1/4 lb lobster with coleslaw and fries for $15 or less at almost any restaurant. In the midwest, you are lucky to get a lobster tail with a small side of rice for that price.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:45 am

Yeah, but try getting a good T-Bone in Maine for a good price. I'm sure I would get tired of Lobster if I lived there, ... Maybe...

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:06 am

"Plank comes up a bit short"

http://www.omaha.com/article/20130906/L ... or-oysters

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:03 am

Yelp had a happy hour event last night at Plank.

I tried Mac N Cheese with Bacon and Peas
Calamari
Fried Clams

Mac N Cheese was Awesome! Calamari was really good, but after having it at 801 the other night, going back to the small rings was just not the same. As far as the fried clams, I tried the, but I still don't like clams. People that like clams loved them, but for me they are just too chewy.

Here is the Mac N Cheese I tried on the Happy Hour Menu:

RNcyanide · Post by **RNcyanide** » Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:33 pm

Brad wrote:Yelp had a happy hour event last night at Plank.

I tried Mac N Cheese with Bacon and Peas
Calamari
Fried Clams

Mac N Cheese was Awesome! Calamari was really good, but after having it at 801 the other night, going back to the small rings was just not the same. As far as the fried clams, I tried the, but I still don't like clams. People that like clams loved them, but for me they are just too chewy.

Here is the Mac N Cheese I tried on the Happy Hour Menu:

Seafood tends to get tough when it is overcooked.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:27 am

Went to Plank last evening. Wasn't impressed. Ordered a bottle of wine. Then ordered the beer battered oysters for an appetizer. Finished the appetizer before the wine came. I don't think there was a single oyster in the batter. For my entree I had the Walleye Puttanesca served with creamy polenta and broccolina. The Walleye was ok(not terrific)and the polenta was just a garnish, tasty but more than two bites would have been nice. My partner had the grilled tuna. He said it was ok, but not great. The asparagus was way overcooked. Spent 120.00' Don't mind the prices if the food is worthy. Don't think we will be going back.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:41 pm

The one and only time I ate there I was impressed with the friendliness of the wait staff, but unimpressed with their efficiency, and unimpressed overall with the food. It does look pretty, though.

EastCB · Post by **EastCB** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:54 pm

Oh,yes, the staff was friendly. But I guess I expect more when it comes to seafood. I knew I shouldn't try walleye. My grandfather had a fishing resort in Canada and I grew up on terrific walleye!!!!

Post by **Brad** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 1:45 pm

Plank is closing

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 1:51 pm

Gonna have to get back there one last time for that yellowtail

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:04 pm

almighty_tuna wrote: Thu Dec 11, 2025 1:51 pm Gonna have to get back there one last time for that yellowtail

I, for one, am shocked that Plank has been open this long and didn't even realize it.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:06 pm

When is Plank's last day as Plank's?

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:17 pm

They were the original tenant in that building, correct?

Post by **Brad** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:19 pm

ChadJK wrote: Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:06 pm When is Plank's last day as Plank's?

12/31/2025

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:17 pm They were the original tenant in that building, correct?

Correct.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Thu Dec 11, 2025 4:08 pm

My brother really likes Plank's a lot and eats there regularly. So, I told him about it and got a grumpy "Well, when you double your prices and halve your portions, what do you expect?" lol He's a little bitter and probably not very accurate.

swgiust · Post by **swgiust** » Sat Dec 13, 2025 10:44 am

Just like everything else in America, the big guys are winning. The fishermen and the beef farmer dont get paid |expletive|. The packing houses and distributors (sysco) make all the money. Restaurants work on razer thin margins, and pay high rents. Very hard to win in this situation.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sat Dec 13, 2025 5:33 pm

It’s a business decision. I love seafood, and I enjoyed dining at Plank a few times over the years, but it wasn’t in my top 30 or 40 favorite places to eat in Omaha. Maybe if it had been closer to my home? I’m sure the replacement restaurant will attract a big crowd. Good to see fresh ideas come to the Old Market.