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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
  • 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.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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.

    1 person found this helpful

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

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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