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Tavern on Kruse, Lake Oswego, OR

Tavern on Kruse

4.3
4.3
1937 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest
4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,937 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Northwest

  • Clackamas

    Innovative

  • Clackamas

    Good for groups

  • Clackamas

    Healthy

  • Clackamas

    Hot spot

  • Clackamas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Clackamas

    Great for fine wines

  • Clackamas

    Lively

  • Clackamas

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern on Kruse is a chic, upscale modern tavern with a vibrant atmosphere. Known for its "consistently excellent" service and creative menu, the restaurant is a favorite for both lunch and dinner. Guests appreciate the "great menu," "delicious food," and "friendly, relaxed" ambiance. Noise levels can be high.

1,937 Reviews
  1. Melissa VIP

    Portland29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My first time at this location. The food was very fresh and tasty. We sat outside, but the interior of the restaurant seemed very nice. Our server was very pleasant but several times mixed up food or drink deliveries to our table of six. I enjoyed the beet salad and also had a taste of the Cubano sandwich. Both were very tasty. Overall, it was a great experience and I will probably go back there again. 

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  2. Hal VIP

    Portland15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Services was spotty and salads were underdressed.

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  3. Marilee VIP

    Portland7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavern on Kruse is always a lovely spot with excellent service and tasty food.

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  4. John VIP

    Portland12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful Easter brunch. We really liked most of the selections - smoked trout, bacon, frittata, ham station, muffins, grilled vege's, chocolate mousse. The only weak link was the French Toast - not good. In all, a very nice effort.

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  5. Brynion

    Portland1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I really wanted to like our experience. The note from the chef earlier in the week outlining the menu was lovely and heartfelt. Our family was excited for our meal. Our reservation was at 2 p.m. because that was all that was available, and I'd made the reservation a couple weeks in advance. When we arrived, we were seated and given an overview of everything. The food in the chafing dishes was not warm, the food at the kid's buffet was hard and not warm, and we had to ask for items to be replenished at the buffet. I wouldn't normally leave a poor review because I always want to give the benefit of the doubt to restaurants. Maybe it was just because we were at the later end of brunch. But for what we paid, I would expect to have a much more elevated experience.

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  6. Andrew

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant! It's very personable, everyone's pleasant, food is great, prices are reasonable. They had an awesome Easter Brunch, looks of great food to try!

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  7. John VIP

    Amsterdam1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Easter buffet was a disappointment and did not meet the standard for food that Tavern on Kruse normally meets

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  8. Carly

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gem. Me and my husband celebrated our anniversary and it was beyond awesome. The service was great and the wine was out of this world!

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  9. Kathy VIP

    Portland36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service, and a lovely lunch! Our server was super, and our meals were also!

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  10. Hal VIP

    Portland15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place but it took 45 minutes to get a simple 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 4.3 stars by 1937 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Portland / Oregon
  4. Clackamas
  5. Lake Oswego

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Tavern on Kruse

4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kruse Way at Carman Drive
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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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