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Tavern on Kruse, Lake Oswego, OR

Tavern on Kruse

4.4
4.4
1910 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Northwest)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Locally sourced and seasonally inspired, Tavern on Kruse changes menus every 12 weeks as we weave the season's perfectly-fresh and perfectly ripe bounty into our offerings. Our executive chef, Nathan Bates, spent four and half years at the Michelin 3-Star "Fifth Floor" in San Francisco. Our space is elegant, but our staff is friendly and jovial as we see "people" as the reason for dining. We look forward to meeting you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Northwest), American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:45
  • Phone number
    (503) 303-5280
  • Website
    http://www.tavernonkruse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nathan Bates
  • Catering
    Full-service catering is available, including wine, beer, cocktails and food
  • Private party facilities
    We now have a private dining facility called Tavern Annex with screens, projectors it's own bar and seating for up to 40. http://www.tavernonkruse.com/tavern-annex The indoor capacity of Tavern is 118; 144 if we remove seating to create a dance floor. We have another 90 seats outdoors split between two patios which can be rented separately or in conjunction with indoor space, bringing our total event capacity to 200. Contact Emily (events@tavernonkruse.com) for any private party info.
  • Location
    4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
  • Area
    Lake Oswego
  • Cross Street
    Kruse Way at Carman Drive
  • Parking details
    There is a 250-space lot in our shopping center!
  • Entertainment
    Recorded music
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Winter 2025

Starters

  • Savory Goat Cheese TorteUS$17.75

    Warm and savory goat's cheese spreadable "cheesecake." Topped with an apple leek compote; polenta crust, and grilled ciabatta for spreading

    • Steak BitesUS$13.75

      Skewered marinated steak atop garlic rosemary fries, and horseradish crema

      • Soupe du JourUS$7.75

        Ask your server what's going on. Priced somewhere close to

        Side Dishes

        • Grilled BroccoliniUS$8.75

          Topped with herbed chevre mousse, balsamic reduction

          • Fried Brussels SproutsUS$11.75

            Applewood smoked bacon, shaved manchego, and green goddess sauce

            • White Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$8.50

              Corkscrew pasta and white cheddar béchamel

              • Side Tavern Green or Caesar SaladUS$7.95

                • Garlic Rosemary FriesUS$7.75

                  Rosemary gremolata, parmesan

                  Winter Specials

                  • Pumpkin Asiago RavioliUS$19.75

                    Brown butter sauce, crispy shallots, chives, burrata, balsamic reduction

                    • 4oz Steelhead Fillet, or Chicken BreastUS$28.50

                  • Tavern's Steamer Clam ChowderUS$21.75

                    3/4lb steamed clams atop a chowder stew of bacon, thyme, crispy potatoes, cherry tomatoes & lemon, grilled bread

                    • Jay's Spicy Chicken WingsUS$17.75

                      Spice-rubbed and roasted before frying, tossed in spicy home-made barbecue sauce, served with celery and carrot sticks, bleu cheese sauce, and accompanied by your choice of greens or tavern's garlic rosemary fries

                      • Hanger SteakUS$24.95

                        Tender marinated steak, creamy horseradish aioli, grilled broccolini, and tavern's garlic rosemary fries

                        • Black Pepper Honey-Drizzled Fried ChickenUS$19.75

                          Boneless leg and thigh battered and fried, with truffle mac and cheese and collard greens sautéed with bacon and white onions

                          Burgers & Sandwiches

                          • Winter Brie BurgerUS$18.75

                            1/2lb patty, brie cheese, grilled pears, caramelized onions, black garlic aioli and arugula with house-made pickles on the side

                            • The Tavern BurgerUS$21.75

                              1/2lb. patty, bourbon and brown sugar caramelized onions, bacon, smoky bleu cheese, roasted wild mushrooms, aioli, house-cured pickles, served on a brioche bun

                              • El Carman CubanoUS$16.95

                                Ham, roasted pork shoulder, swiss cheese, dijon mustard, house-made spicy pickles, aioli on thick grilled focaccia bread

                                • Seared Ahi Tuna BurgerUS$19.75

                                  Soy ginger glaze, cabbage and carrot slaw, wasabi aioli, served with "crispy avocado" served on a brioche bun

                                  • Grilled Chicken ClubUS$16.95

                                    Grilled organic chicken breast, bacon, avocado, arugula, garlic aioli on a ciabatta roll

                                    Entrée Salads

                                    • The "Tavern Astoria"US$15.75

                                      Arugula and baby kale tossed with bleu cheese, bacon, grapes, sliced honey crisp apples, candied walnuts and an apple cider garlic dijon dressing

                                      • Lemon-Brined Grilled Chicken BreastUS$6.00
                                      • Five Basil Marinated PrawnsUS$8.00
                                      • Pan-Seared 4oz Salmon Filet or Marinated SteakUS$8.75

                                    • Roasted Beet & PearUS$13.75

                                      Marinated in a honey apple cider red onion and cilantro vinaigrette, topped with feta and served upon a bed of spinach

                                      • Seared Ahi Salade NicoiseUS$19.75

                                        Singing pig farm's organic mixed greens, tomato, nicoise olive & anchovy tapenade, meyer lemon dijon vinaigrette, deviled egg, crispy yukon gold coins

                                        • Tavern CobbUS$16.75

                                          Mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon, avocado, smoked bleu cheese, poached egg, basil cucumber yogurt dressing

                                          • CaesarUS$14.75

                                            House-made dressing, parmesan tuille, focaccia croutons

                                            • The Tavern GreenUS$14.75

                                              Farm greens, bleu cheese, spiced nuts, and house-made white balsamic vinaigrette dressing

                                              Specialty Cocktails

                                              • Old Man Kruse No.2US$18.00

                                                Four roses bourbon, ramazzotti amaro, benedictine, orange bitters 16 barrel-aged on premises for two months

                                                • Buena VidaUS$14.00

                                                  Mescal, liquor 43, allspice dram, chocolate bitters, big cube

                                                  • Holiday RoadUS$14.00

                                                    Wild roots cranberry vodka, canton, lemon, apple cider cock & bull, cinnamon and nutmeg

                                                    • London FogUS$15.00

                                                      Empress gin, canton ginger liqueur, st. germain, lemon, lime juice

                                                      • Snuggle SeasonUS$14.00

                                                        Tequila, pomegranate, orange, lemon, lime, st. germaine rhubarb bitters

                                                        • Warm Me Up, ScottyUS$13.00

                                                          Chai-infused bourbon, lemon, honey cinnamon simple

                                                          • Barrel-Aged NegroniUS$16.00

                                                            Brokers gin, campari, sweet vermouth, served up or on a big rock

                                                            • Winter Has ComethUS$12.00

                                                              House infused vodka, sparkling wine, lemon, simple, rocks

                                                              Non-Alc Cocktails

                                                              • RoxanneUS$8.00

                                                                Rosemary simple, cranberry, pomegranate, lemon, lime

                                                                • Newton's LawUS$8.00

                                                                  Apple cider, lemon, cinnamon and nutmeg, ginger beer

                                                                  Draft Beer & Cider

                                                                  • Ecliptic Phaser Hazy IPAUS$7.75

                                                                    Portland, 6.5% Ft. George Vortex IPA, Astoria, 7.7% abv

                                                                    • Good Life High Altitude LagerUS$7.75

                                                                      Bend, 4.9% abv pFriem Pilsner, Hood River, 4.9% abv

                                                                      • Bend Brewing, Tropic Pines IPAUS$7.75

                                                                        6.5% abv Cooper Mountain Whiteber, McMinnville, OR 5.2% abv

                                                                        • Level Brewing Rewind AmberUS$7.75

                                                                          Portland, OR, 5.3% abv Bauman's Loganberry Cider, Portland, 6% abv

                                                                          Non-Alc Beers

                                                                          • Best Day Brewing West Coast IPAUS$7.00

                                                                            12oz can

                                                                            • Best Day Brewing Mexican LagerUS$7.00

                                                                              12oz can

                                                                              Wines by the Glass

                                                                              • Brut Rose, Poema, Cava, SpainUS$9.00

                                                                                • Brut, Argyle, Willamette Valley, ORUS$13.00

                                                                                  White Wine

                                                                                  • Sauvignon Blanc, Saget 'La Pierre', Loire, FranceUS$10.75

                                                                                    • Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer, Sonoma, CaliforniaUS$16.00

                                                                                      • Chardonnay, Lange, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$14.00

                                                                                        • Pinot Gris, Archery Summit 'Vireton,' Willamette Valley, ORUS$13.00

                                                                                          • Pinot Grigio, Villa D'Adige, Veneto, ItalyUS$10.75

                                                                                            • Albrinho, Idilico, Yakima Valley, WashingtonUS$14.00

                                                                                              Rosé

                                                                                              • Stoller Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley, 10US$10.00

                                                                                                • Triennes, Provence, FranceUS$13.00

                                                                                                  Red Wine

                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Broadley Estate, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$18.00

                                                                                                    • Pinot Noir, Elk Cove 'La Sirene,' Willamette Valley, ORUS$14.75

                                                                                                      • Cabernet Sauvignon, Abeja, Walla Walla, WashingtonUS$18.50

                                                                                                        • Syrah, Klinker Brick, Lodi, CaliforniaUS$14.00

                                                                                                          • Cab/Merlot, Lone Birch, Yakima Valley, WashingtonUS$13.00

                                                                                                            • Mourvedre, Cline, 'Ancient Vines,' Contra Costa, CaliforniaUS$12.00

                                                                                                              Last updated: 10 February 2025

                                                                                                              What 1,910 people are saying

                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                              4.4
                                                                                                              4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                                                              • 4.6Service
                                                                                                              • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                              • 4.1Value

                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                                              • Portland / Oregon

                                                                                                                Regional American (Northwest)

                                                                                                              • Clackamas

                                                                                                                Great for brunch

                                                                                                              • Clackamas

                                                                                                                Hot spot

                                                                                                              • Clackamas

                                                                                                                Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                              • Clackamas

                                                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                                                              • Clackamas

                                                                                                                Lively

                                                                                                              • Clackamas

                                                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                              Tavern on Kruse offers a vibrant dining experience with "terrific restaurant" ambiance, fresh seasonal menus, and a welcoming atmosphere. "Service was excellent" and the food "never disappoints." Highlights include "great food and fun atmosphere," "lovely al fresco dining," and "great cocktails." A must-visit for brunch and live music enthusiasts!

                                                                                                              1,910 Reviews

                                                                                                              1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                Portland3 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                Thought it would be better but enjoyed the experience generally but food was extremely overworked and super salty. Brussel sprouts were tasty. Wouldn’t have the curtains as it kept all the noise on our smaller side and might have been better with such a large space to let things flow all over the space. Appreciated our waiter.

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                                                                                                              2. Kriss

                                                                                                                Portland2 reviews

                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                Just too darn loud. Not sure what can be done about noise reduction, but it was so loud we couldn’t hear each other from across the table.

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                                                                                                              3. SarahM VIP

                                                                                                                Seattle5 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                The only dining area with standard tables was being used for a 13 year olds birthday party with ten young girls taking up half the dining room. This is more a bar than restaurant very good drinks but atmosphere for dining is not good especially when teenager bday parties are allowed in small dining room area

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                                                                                                              4. Arti

                                                                                                                Orange County1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 17 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Great food, good service and an overall great place to go for lunch!

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                                                                                                              5. Helena VIP

                                                                                                                Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                The menu is a but limited but otherwise it was a realky good experience and we would go back.

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                                                                                                              6. Scott VIP

                                                                                                                Portland25 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                My wife and I go regularly to Kruse Tavern. Order osso buco, was inadequately prepared. I expressed to our server. She was polite, professional and went to pursue another meal. She was pleasant and brought another glass of wine complimentary. The second time the osso buco came, it was better, but I was pretty hungry. So I did eat some, but left most. I was very impressed with the service. Yes, it was a bummer, but life happens. I liked the way the server handled the situation.

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                                                                                                              7. Amy VIP

                                                                                                                Portland4 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 2 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Excellent service, wine list and menu. Unique plays on standard proteins. Delish.

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                                                                                                              8. JULIA

                                                                                                                Portland3 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Tavern on Kruse has such a great menu with a diverse collection of dishes that I am always sure to find something that I will love. But the Ahi Tuna Burger is the only thing that I have ever ordered. It is absolutely delicious, and the crispy avocado is a special surprise added to it. I hope that they never take this off the menu.

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                                                                                                              9. Linda

                                                                                                                Portland3 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 29 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                TOO MUCH NOISE. The facility needs an acoustical expert.
                                                                                                                Tavern on KruseResponded on 31 January 2025
                                                                                                                Hi Linda. You're right, Tavern is a noisy restaurant. Three of our four walls are 25' glass. We have over 50 acoustical noise-reduction panels on the ceiling and still, what you hear is what you get. I'm not trying to disappoint you, but "what you hear is what you get" is just the way it is. Sorry you found it uncomfortable. KL

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                                                                                                              10. David VIP

                                                                                                                Portland2 reviews

                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 27 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Food was greasy, too much oil. I got home and had a bad stomach all night.

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                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                              Tavern on Kruse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 303-5280.

                                                                                                              Tavern on Kruse is rated 4.4 stars by 1910 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                              19:00
                                                                                                              Booked 27 times today

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                                                                                                              Google Map for Tavern on Kruse

                                                                                                              4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                                Kruse Way at Carman Drive
                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                Lake Oswego
                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                Daily 11:00–21:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:45
                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                Regional American (Northwest), American, French
                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                There is a 250-space lot in our shopping center!
                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                Nathan Bates
                                                                                                              • Entertainment
                                                                                                                Recorded music
                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                http://www.tavernonkruse.com/
                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                (503) 303-5280
                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                Full-service catering is available, including wine, beer, cocktails and food
                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                We now have a private dining facility called Tavern Annex with screens, projectors it's own bar and seating for up to 40. http://www.tavernonkruse.com/tavern-annex The indoor capacity of Tavern is 118; 144 if we remove seating to create a dance floor. We have another 90 seats outdoors split between two patios which can be rented separately or in conjunction with indoor space, bringing our total event capacity to 200. Contact Emily (events@tavernonkruse.com) for any private party info.

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