Plank's Bier Garten - Columbus

They did not leave our little dog (in his child car) on the large terrace and we were the only people out there. the front terrace (where they allow dogs) was tiny and had not enough places for our party sitting together. we drove to gresso and ate, drank and hung out. I've been eating $198. we had so much fun and the animals were nice and cold.

Walked in, sat down, got served quickly. Order was accurate and the food was hot and tasty. Didn't have to wait for the bill. Our waiter was friendly and on top of things.

Decent beer selection, some local. Service was good. Food is decidedly German, which suits me. Potato salad (German style) was tasty. Sausage was a little over-cooked. Plenty to eat on the portions and cost is reasonable.

Pros: indoor/outdoor seating, craft beer, polite staff. Cons: very loud, understaffed. Despite being shorthanded, the servers kept our drinks full and maintained patient, professional attitudes. Honestly, the food was good enough that it was worth the wait (maybe because the beer was also good lol). Did not like how loud it was, but I'm not sure that could be helped. They played awful country music until the sun went down and they switched to rock.

Great food and fantastic atmosphere... looking forward to the next time I am in Columbus and returning to Plank's