Tavern on Kruse

Name: Tavern on Kruse
Address: 4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR, United States, 97035
Telephone: (503) 303-5280
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1469 Reviews

$30 and under

Northwest

Top Tags:

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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(503) 303-5280

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
(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.
Private party contact
Kent Lewis: (503) 277-8233

Location
4835 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
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

Featured in

Popular dishes

Dungeness Crab, Artichoke & Herb Dip$15.75
generous portions of crab & artichoke in a creamy dip with spinach and basil, focaccia crostini
Duck and Pork Shoulder Country Terrine$14.75
with thyme, shallots, rosemary and tarragon; german potato salad, candied red cabbage kraut
Humboldt Fog Cheese Torte$15.75
warm and savory goat's cheese "cheesecake" on polenta crust, topped with plum and apricot jam; served to spread on crostini toasts
Steak Bites & Fries*$9.75
skewered marinated steak atop garlic rosemary fries, horseradish crema
Wine Board$16.75
artisan cheeses, house-made pickles, olives, cured meats, spiced nuts & seasonal fruits, served with crostini

Soups

Roasted Butternut, Honey Crisp Apple & Leek Bisque$7.75
trufle creme & chives
Green Chili Pumpkin Pozole$6.75
with fork-split pork shoulder

Autumn Specials

Portobello & Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli$18.25
chili-dusted cripsy onions, mushroom duxelle, brown butter sauce, poblano chili coulis, fresh burrata, chives
- Add Grilled Shrimp, Chicken Breast, or Salmon Fillet$27.75
Molasses-Brined and Smoked Double-Cut Pork Chop$25.75
12oz porkchop, roasted bourbon yam purée, slice of oregon bleu cheese, fig and honeycrisp apple compote, porter demi glace
Black Pepper Honey-Drizzled Fried Chicken$18.75
boneless leg and thigh battered & fried, with truffle mac & cheese and collard greens sautéed with bacon & white onions
Grilled Alaska King Salmon$33.75
fall vegetable gratin, crispy brussels sprouts, butternut sauce, finished with pumpkin spice butter
Mussels & Spicy Fries$23.75
house-smoked heirloom tomato broth, espelette chili fries topped with saffron aioli, grilled focaccia
Duck Breast Linguini$27.75
pasta tossed in a rich duck sauce, crème fraîche, with sautéed butternut, chanterelles, fennel, sweet onions, pecorino romano
Scallops & Pork Belly$36.75
pan-roasted scallops & seared pork belly glazed in a spicy thai caramel served atop green curry risotto, with pickled green papaya, rainbow carrot and basil
The Lake Oswego Steak$89.00
USDA prime, dry-aged, 20 oz bone-in ribeye* with your choice of one each from the following accompaniment categories. Starch: crushed crispy yukon gold potatoes, truffle mac & cheese, or garlic rosemary fries. Vegetable: brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms or tossed greens. Sauce: rogue bleu cheese sauce, veal demi-glace, pumpkin maple butter

Entree Salads

Add to any salad below: Lemon-Brinded Grilled Chicken Breast +$5 / Basil-Marinated Prawns +$7 / Pan-Seared 4oz Salmon Fillet +$8

Baby Kale$13.75
enoke mushrooms, salted cashew florentine, pickled carrots and red onions and miso dressing
Radicchio And Spinach$13.75
tossed in a warm bourbon, sherry, molasses and hazlenut vinaigrette; with house-made truffled nutella, figs and goat's cheese
Seared Ahi Salade Nicoise$17.75
singing pig farm's organic mixed greens, tomato, nicoise olive & anchovy tapenade, meyer lemon dijon vinaigrette, served with yukon gold crispy coins
Caesar$13.75
house-made dressing, parmesan tuille, focaccia croutons
The Tavern Green*$12.75
farm greens, bleu cheese, assorted spiced nuts, house-made white balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Burgers & Sandwiches

"Beyond Burgers" can be substituted for +$1.75. Served with your choice of tossed greens, garlic rosemary fries, or sweet potato fries

The Tavern Burger*$16.75
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
Chef's Fall Burger*$16.75
1/2lb. patty, fig marmalade, brie cheese, caramelized onions, spinach, black garlic aioli
Grilled Salmon Sando$18.25
bacon, red onion, red leaf lettuce, lemon caper tarragon aioli, poquillo pepper & olive tapenade
Seared Ahi Tuna Burger*$18.75
soy ginger glaze, cabbage and carrot slaw, wasabi aioli, served with "crispy avocado" served on a brioche bun

Side Dishes

Seasonal Fall Gratin$9.75
butternut squash, fennel, yukon gold potatoes baked in a cheesy bechamel sauce
White Truffle Mac & Cheese$8.25
corkscrew pasta, white cheddar béchamel
Garlic Rosemary Fries$6.50
rosemary gremolata, parmesan
Fried Brussels Sprouts$9.75
pancetta, shaved manchego, green goddess sauce
Side Tavern Salad*$7.00
farm greens, bleu cheese, assorted spiced nuts, balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Side Caesar Salad$7.75
house-made dressing, parmesan tuille, focaccia croutons
Artisanal Bread Basket$4.75
focaccia and ciabatta served with spiced pumpkin maple butter

What 1,469 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Northwest
Clackamas
Innovative
Clackamas
Good for groups
Clackamas
Neighborhood gem
Clackamas
Romantic
Clackamas
Lively
Clackamas
Most Booked

Sort by

Filters

OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service5ambience4
New menu is bad
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Went for a business meal. I have had really good experience at this restaurant but last night must have been understaffed. Felt like we were forgotten most of the evening.
AF
AnneF
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a delicious lunch. Service was wonderful and the food was terrific!
n
nancys
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time. Food was wonderful. Thank you.
CF
ChuckF
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Excellent food for a family birthday party. Service needed to be in synch with all of our dinners. Overall a good dining experience.
MD
MalissaD
Portland
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
The salmon Benedict was okay. The food was cold on my plate. I probably just wouldn’t get that again.
k
kvsf
San Francisco
116 reviews
vip
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely draped off area of a bigger space that would have been dauntingly large. Service was amazing as was the food. Yummy unique cocktails with chocolate bitters
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was spectacular! Try the goat cheese and fig cheese torte for an appetizer, you will not regret it.
M
Matt
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
Wait staff was very nice and professional, but the Black Pepper Honey Drizzled Fried Chicken was way overcooked and the drinks prices were high for what we got. Better options out there for the money we spent.
f
foodies
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. One of Lake Oswego's best restaurants.
M
Meek
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great experience except should get low tables for some of seating in bar. No options in bar for someone with disabilities
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Exceptional service
A
Anon
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Menu has good variety, dishes always well-prepared/seasoned. Great staff/atmosphere and frequent live music during summer.
CW
ChelseaW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food here is amazing, local cuisine, full of flavor! They are super busy, so you can't stay a linger even with a reservation.
JH
JanH
Portland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience3
I ordered steak bites with fries. The fries were very good. The steak bites were tough as leather, way overcooked and charred. The side Caesar salad was also good. A little noisy. I will not recommend it as a place for quiet conversation.
S
Slgs
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food, chicken was a bit dry. Drinks were fabulous. Our table was close to the entrance and gusty when folks walked into restaurant. We asked to be relocated but they were fully booked. Bummer.
TP
TaraP
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wine selection is by far on par with steak houses and truly exceptional!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve never had a bad experience at TOK! We’ve been multiple times for dinner with large groups and my husband and I go frequently for both dinner and happy hour. We look forward to their new menu each season and they have the best happy hour menu in LO. Excellent wait staff and seriously incredible food. We had brunch there for the first time today and it was delicious! Can’t recommend it more.
MC
MichaelC
Portland
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Service and food availability was poor
m
mikepdx
Portland
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service
l
lauriepg
Portland
44 reviews
1.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
We were very unhappy with our experience at The Tavern. First, we were on time for our reservation but were told we had to wait for our table. We waited 15 minutes & when we were finally seated, the table where we were seated had been sitting there ready the whole time. Why did we have to wait? We ordered an appetizer. All the plates & the serving platter for the appetizer sat on our table throughout the meal. They were finally cleared when we completed our meal. The table was messy & crowded through the entire meal. We ordered wine. There was 5 of us. When pouring, the server ran out by the 5th person who got a very small pour. The server thought this was funny. We ordered a second bottle & this happened again. Our starters & mains were all served together. With the appetizer plate mess already on the table, things got very cluttered. The mains were all cold. The food relied on salt for flavoring. Everything was very salty. We were excited to try The Tavern & drove quite a distance from Vancouver to get there. We will not be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal at an affordable price.
RL
RLOC
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I ordered the ravioli and added a piece of salmon, a fairly dry salmon, for $26. I just wasn’t impressed. Staff and service were 100%! I will try it again for lunch or appetizers and cocktails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and the restaurant had an atmosphere suitable for a date night or dinner with friends. I enjoyed the dark, moody environment.
J
Jeffrey
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
The waiter was delightful. The front desk staff was abysmal. First, they were talking amongst themselves and laughing totally oblivious that customers were waiting. I got there attention and checked in. They said the people at our table had not left yet. There was clearly another table ready and we were told that was for a reservation 15 minutes later. She said, “so you can see my frustration”. What made us second class guests? We were there on time. If we had been given the empty table, by the time the other party arrived, it was likely the party would have left. Even so, why were we chosen as the party most worthy to wait? No effort was made to accommodate us. Extremely disappointed.
F
Foodie
Orange County
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is amazing and service is terrific! Music was a little loud but tolerable. We love this place!
LM
LeilaM
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience1
Food was average. Though the tavern room appeared more warm and inviting, the dining room was cold, both in decor and temperature. The lighting was weak and dingy and, because they pack so many tables in a small space, the noise volume was high, even early in the evening. Nothing special and don’t plan on returning.
KW
KeishaW
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here very impromptu for brunch and it may have been the best decision we made all day. Mimosas were great, burrito was very tasty and big enough to share. The chorizo gravy was seasoned nicely but not spicy. The potatoes were really yummy, def a signature dish, love how they leave the integrity of the potatoes whole but smashed and fried. Smoked salmon Benedict also very good, great quality salmon. Yummy place for sure!
MD
MiaD
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It's a little ridiculous if the restaurant opens at 11, so you make a reservation for 11:30 and have to wait for 15 minutes to be seated, while everyone else is being seated as they walk in, no problem. It's even worse, that you have to wait to be seated when you do have a reservation and then the hostess asks that you wrap it up because they'll be needing the table soon...this is really poor customer service, training management, whatever, but it shouldn't happen.
Tavern on KruseResponded on December 19, 2022I hope this helps: Most restaurants block view of the tables from the entry because "open" tables are rarely "available" tables, which isn't intuitive. Hosts aren't "seaters," they are "pace setters," intensely aware of the impending load on servers and kitchen. When you showed up at 11:17 for your 11:30 reservation, our host couldn't seat you without impacting the greeting, order taking, and cooking for those arriving for 11:15 reservations (capped at 20pp/15min), so they were sat first. KL
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, delectable entrées - will be back!
AS
AllenS
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
I love this dining spot. I keep ending up sitting at the high bar tables, which is not my preference. I wish they had more traditional seating. The music is often too loud, absolutely unnecessary and easily overpowers conversation, which I find a bit stressful. TOC, turn down the volume, please. Otherwise, aside from this minor irritant, the food, the service, and yes, the ambiance and vibe here is wonderful.
JC
JenC
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. In other words, fabulous - as usual!
L
Libbysurfs
Portland
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We love brunch here. Found dinner very loud and chilly by the front door. Had the portobello stuffed raviolis and it was excellent. Hubby had Ahi salad said it was okay, but nothing special. He did like the dressing on it. Waiter was very pleasant, timely and attentive. Somewhat annoying to have them pick up dirty plates and put them on the other tables by us before taking them to the kitchen.
GL
GregL
Seattle
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Reccomended by locals and great find. Trendy vibe. Server was very friendly and helpful
JM
JMPDX
Portland
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Everything was good but the chicken dish was raw.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had reservations for 6 people for Thanksgiving, it was amazing food and great service Very impressed and pleased !
TL
TheresaL
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This is our favorite restaurant in town. They have great food, wonderful selections, and good service. We love ❤️ Tavern on Kruse. They have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. You need to make reservations early for holidays.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving
LO
LouieO
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite place to visit whenever I go to Portland. Loved the ambiance and the people working there.
TP
TaraP
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Miranda was amazing! Really enjoyed the impressive wine list, good, and ambiance!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Tavern on Kruse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 303-5280.

Tavern on Kruse is rated 4.5 stars by 1469 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(503) 303-5280

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
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

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.
Private party contact
Kent Lewis: (503) 277-8233

Tavern on Kruse

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

100 Portland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

50 Portland Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Grilled Chicken Club

Scallops & Pork Belly

Dungeness Crab Artichoke & Herb Dip

Starters

Dungeness Crab, Artichoke & Herb Dip$15.75

Duck and Pork Shoulder Country Terrine$14.75

Humboldt Fog Cheese Torte$15.75

Steak Bites & Fries*$9.75

Wine Board$16.75

Soups

Roasted Butternut, Honey Crisp Apple & Leek Bisque$7.75

Green Chili Pumpkin Pozole$6.75

Autumn Specials

Portobello & Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli$18.25

Molasses-Brined and Smoked Double-Cut Pork Chop$25.75

Black Pepper Honey-Drizzled Fried Chicken$18.75

Grilled Alaska King Salmon$33.75

Mussels & Spicy Fries$23.75

Duck Breast Linguini$27.75

Scallops & Pork Belly$36.75

The Lake Oswego Steak$89.00

Entree Salads

Baby Kale$13.75

Radicchio And Spinach$13.75

Seared Ahi Salade Nicoise$17.75

Caesar$13.75

The Tavern Green*$12.75

Burgers & Sandwiches

The Tavern Burger*$16.75

Chef's Fall Burger*$16.75

Grilled Salmon Sando$18.25

Seared Ahi Tuna Burger*$18.75

Side Dishes

Seasonal Fall Gratin$9.75

White Truffle Mac & Cheese$8.25

Garlic Rosemary Fries$6.50

Fried Brussels Sprouts$9.75

Side Tavern Salad*$7.00

Side Caesar Salad$7.75

Artisanal Bread Basket$4.75

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Filters

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Tavern on Kruse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tavern on Kruse restaurant rated?

Is Tavern on Kruse currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Featured in

100 Portland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

50 Portland Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day