Tavern on Kruse

4.4

1910 Reviews

$31 to $50

Regional American (Northwest)

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

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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Private dining

Popular dishes

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

What 1,910 people are saying

Tavern on Kruse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Tavern on Kruse

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About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Grilled Chicken Club

Steak Bites

Tavern's Steamer Clam Chowder

Starters

Savory Goat Cheese TorteUS$17.75

Steak BitesUS$13.75

Soupe du JourUS$7.75

Side Dishes

Grilled BroccoliniUS$8.75

Fried Brussels SproutsUS$11.75

White Truffle Mac & CheeseUS$8.50

Side Tavern Green or Caesar SaladUS$7.95

Garlic Rosemary FriesUS$7.75

Winter Specials

Pumpkin Asiago RavioliUS$19.75

Tavern's Steamer Clam ChowderUS$21.75

Jay's Spicy Chicken WingsUS$17.75

Hanger SteakUS$24.95

Black Pepper Honey-Drizzled Fried ChickenUS$19.75

Burgers & Sandwiches

Winter Brie BurgerUS$18.75

The Tavern BurgerUS$21.75

El Carman CubanoUS$16.95

Seared Ahi Tuna BurgerUS$19.75

Grilled Chicken ClubUS$16.95

Entrée Salads

The "Tavern Astoria"US$15.75

Roasted Beet & PearUS$13.75

Seared Ahi Salade NicoiseUS$19.75

Tavern CobbUS$16.75

CaesarUS$14.75

The Tavern GreenUS$14.75

Specialty Cocktails

Old Man Kruse No.2US$18.00

Buena VidaUS$14.00

Holiday RoadUS$14.00

London FogUS$15.00

Snuggle SeasonUS$14.00

Warm Me Up, ScottyUS$13.00

Barrel-Aged NegroniUS$16.00

Winter Has ComethUS$12.00

Non-Alc Cocktails

RoxanneUS$8.00

Newton's LawUS$8.00

Draft Beer & Cider

Ecliptic Phaser Hazy IPAUS$7.75

Good Life High Altitude LagerUS$7.75

Bend Brewing, Tropic Pines IPAUS$7.75

Level Brewing Rewind AmberUS$7.75

Non-Alc Beers

Best Day Brewing West Coast IPAUS$7.00

Best Day Brewing Mexican LagerUS$7.00

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