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Tavern on Kruse, Lake Oswego, OR

Tavern on Kruse

4.4
4.4
1905 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Northwest)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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 am–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:45 pm
  • 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.
  • 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 1,905 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Regional American (Northwest)

  • Clackamas

    Hot spot

  • Clackamas

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Clackamas

    Great for fine wines

  • Clackamas

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Clackamas

    Lively

  • Clackamas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern on Kruse delights with its "creative menu" and "great food" that locals rave about. The "excellent service" and vibrant atmosphere make it a favorite for brunch and dinner. While the noise level can be high, especially from the bar area, the "friendly staff" and "seasonal specials" keep guests returning for more culinary adventures.
1,905 Reviews
  1. Scott

    VIP

    Portland

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Amy

    VIP

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 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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  3. JULIA

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 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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  4. Linda

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 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 January 31, 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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  5. David

    VIP

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 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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  6. Zac and Kyla

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Kind of bummed, place has good environment but the service and lack of quality with food did not match pricing or the expectations set online. It was our 10 year anniversary, which we called out, but it was not even mentioned and the experience was pretty meh overall. Not the worst, but would not go again.

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  7. John

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 7. Our waitress was great. She checked in on us frequently but was not intrusive.

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  8. Linda

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The acoustics of the restaurant were out of control. One had to shout to have a conversation! The sounds were not "energetic": it was highly annoying. Obviously the owner needs to understand that high volume is not a selling point, especially at brunch! I loved the food!!! The service was good! Thank you for doing what you can to reduce the loudness in the restaurant so I can return in the future.
    Tavern on KruseResponded on January 20, 2025
    Hi Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed the food and the service. There are actually 50+ sound-absorbing panels on the ceiling. Unfortunately, three out of four walls are 25' high windows that just bounce sound around. We can't carpet the floors for obvious reasons, so our only opportunity for sound absorption was the ceiling. I want you to know that I don't consider high-volume a selling point, it's just a "symptom" of good food and service when dining in a glass room. KL

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  9. Kari

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to go for lunch or dinner. They know how to do it right!

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  10. Don

    VIP

    Portland

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    What more can be said about this place…. it’s one of our go to places for great food and service. Menu offers a variety of options and all are great. Service is top notch.

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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 1905 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.

Select a time

Booked 26 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
  • 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
    (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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