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Tavern on Kruse, Lake Oswego, OR

Tavern on Kruse

4.4
4.4
1917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Northwest)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Northwest), American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,917 people are saying

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

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 a "great menu and diverse dishes." The service is frequently praised as "excellent and attentive," while standout dishes like the Ahi Tuna Burger and clam chowder receive rave reviews. However, be mindful of potential noise, especially during busy times.
1,917 Reviews
  1. Alex

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great visit at the Tavern, this time for brunch. My Cubano sandwich was tasty. One of our guests had the steak and eggs, and proclaimed it one of the best he’s ever had. The only pushback would be on the breakfast burrito. It was delicious, but so large it almost looked comical. We always enjoy dining at the tavern. The food is great, and the staff is fantastic. 

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  2. AbigailO

    Anchorage12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious drinks & yummy fresh ingredients. Our server Cody is always welcoming & helpful with the menu.

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  3. Ruth

    Portland18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This is a lovely place for a meal, but the food is average and the noise was high. Our waitress was lovely, but seemed busy.

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  4. Ellen VIP

    Orange County28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best clam chowder I’ve eaten!!! Service was great!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great menu and vibrant atmosphere.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Portland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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  7. Kriss

    Portland2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Danette VIP

    Portland12 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very noisy- there was a table of woo woo ladies who were so obnoxious we almost left the restaurant in disgust. My meal was not even lukewarm. Won’t be back.

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  9. SarahM VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  10. Arti

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 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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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 1917 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Tavern on Kruse

4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kruse Way at Carman Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    Lake Oswego
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:45 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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