Tavern on Kruse

My new favorite spot for dinner! Chef Jeremy's Fresh-to-Order approach, refreshing and exciting menus, and meticulous presetations created an exceptional experience for us. We sat at the counter and had the privilege to watch this incredibly cohesive team of kitchen and front of house staff move effortlessly through their respective spaces. We saw smiles, respect for each other, and professionalism at every turn. Service was outstanding. We could see the genuine love and care each person put into making the food and delivering beautiful dishes to excite the senses. The freshness of the ingredients and the balance of flavors led us to say outloud, "yum!" and, "this is so good!" more than once. The kitchen was spotless and kept that way throughout our meal. We tried 2 different appetizers (we couldn't choose!), and my husband had salmon while I had the melt-in-your mouth Hanger steak. We also had the pleasure of tasting the soup of the day (black bean), which was velvety, luscious, and, of course, delicious. We can't wait to come back. If you are looking for great food or a place to host a special occasion, this is it!

When I step into this restaurant, I’m always struck by the consistent excellence that greets me at every visit. The staff recognizes me the moment I walk through the door, offering warm smiles and genuine hospitality that make me feel like more than just a customer—like family. Their attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service sets the tone for a memorable dining experience each time. Whether I’m coming for a casual evening or an afternoon brunch. I know I can count on the same high standards that have earned this place a special spot in my heart. The food is simply spectacular, with every dish executed to perfection. The flavors are always vibrant, the presentation stunning, and the consistency unparalleled. Whether it’s my favorite entrée or something new from the menu, I know I’ll be wowed every time. And then there are the drinks—crafted with care and creativity, they’re the perfect complement to an already stellar meal. Pair all this with an inviting, lively atmosphere that’s both stylish and comfortable, and you have the ideal spot for any occasion. It’s a place I can always count on for great service, amazing food, and a welcoming vibe that makes each visit feel special.

Nice place in Lake Oswego to go enjoy a well prepared drink and some good food. The executive chef is a James Beard Award nominee. The menu has a lot of good seasonal dishes. I didn’t go there because the Short Rib Gnocchi was sold out. I went with the hanger steak medium rare. It was excellently prepared with three sides. I went with the mushrooms, white truffle Mac and cheese and the smoked blue cheese sauce. I sat at the bar and the bar tender did a great job with the drinks and the customer service. This was my first time here and it had the feeling that I was a regular. I’ll be back before I head back for at least one more round before I go back to Tennessee.

Do not leave Portland without checking this place out. The food was delicious, well seasoned and visually pleasing. We had the ravioli ,the tavern burguer and for dessert the chocolate mousse. All the dishes prepared to perfection and paired with a good red and a cold brew for me. The place looks fantastic and the service was prompt, attentive and very chill. We will back next time we are in town. I highly recommend this location.

This is the second time I went to Tavern on Kruse. The first visit was for brunch on the patio - it was great! Tonight I went for dinner and the whole experience was excellent. The winter entree options were impressive, the fried chicken with truffle Mac and cheese served with collard greens was absolutely delicious. The presentation was beautiful, the chicken was fried to perfection and still juicy inside. The service was great. I am looking forward to my next visit.

Lots of energy on this place. Coo spot with Great views all around. Food was top notch! Service was perfect!

3 things you shouldn't ever rush: sex, a good book or whiskey. An eternity is 500 seconds in a kitchen. You want to take your time with this one. Like a good wine, let her breathe. Creativity is a knife's edge away.

What a great Tavern! This spot has been really great. The bartenders have been very professional and really keep the atmosphere at the counter on point. The service and quality of food have consistently been top-notch. I will be coming in often

Located in Lake Oswego, right off Kruse Way, this tavern has ample patio seating with umbrellas as well as indoor seating. Parking is a bit tough as the parking lot is shared by too many other restaurants but we were able to eventually find something. There is no street parking so be warned. The receptionist asked us if we had reservations, but we were walk-ins. She seemed a bit scattered and disoriented as she was trying to figure out if they had any outside seating which they had plenty of. We came for happy hour so I expected tables to be fuller even after we sat down but it really wasn't. Our waitress, Kerri (sorry if I spelled this wrong) was excellent. In fact one the best waitresses I've had in awhile. She sat us down, got us water immediately and cane back shortly while we decided what we wanted off the happy hour menu. This is a place with happy hour food and drinks which I love. I ordered the pork belly tacos and garlic rosemary fries, but asked about the cider which she recommended and she was right. Not too sweet and not too dry. My partner ordered a Fire in the Sky mocktail. I love that they have so many alcoholic and no-alcoholic drink options. Really, just a great happy hour menu. Kerri came and checked on us several times throughout the process and even allowed us to sit a bit after we were done eating. The fries were well season and delicious and not overcooked or burnt but perfectly crispy. The pork belly tacos, unfortunately, were boring and bland and the pork lacked any flavor. The kimchi helped but it wasn't enough. The cream sauce they used made the tacos sweet. I'm usually ok with fusion tacos, but this was just not good. I cannot recommend the pork belly tacos. This doesn't mean I wouldn't come back, but I think they have a good menu and good service, but I won't get that dish again. I did see someone there with ribeye bites and fries and that looked great so maybe that next time.

My son in law selected this restaurant to celebrate his birthday. We were so disappointed that we will not recommend it to anyone. 1) The air conditioner was not working and the server said it had been out for several days. She and the majority of the other employees were wearing shorts. While the sun shade was down, it did not prevent the blazing sun from over taking our table. The server said we would have to wait until the sun sets and she could not do anything. 2) The food was definitely not farm to table but it took so long to come out I thought they were getting it from a farm. Salad greens were wilted and the chicken dishes were overcooked and burnt. The server even brought a new piece of chicken over without us asking, stating that it looked very dry. The children's noodles and butter contained milk or cream so our grandson did not eat it. They were out of the vanilla ice cream which was supposed to come with the kids meal and strawberry shortcake. The strawberry shortcake was not made with fresh strawberries but rather thawed mixed berries and was covered with something pale pink. 3) The chef is very inflexible with substitutions. We were told we could only order the exact items on the menu. Things could be left off but nothing added. They would not even add a slice of tomato and lettuce to the burger! 4) 3.5% was added to our bill when we paid with a credit card even though our check came to almost $200! We will not return here!!!

I'll start with the positive, the restaurant and location is beautiful. I wanted to like this place, I really really did. It's not too far from where I live and thought it would be a good alternative to our regular thirsty lion. I'll also say this is very unlike me to post a review. I usually don't complain and have a high patience for restaurant staff and food quality but this was beyond bad. Our order was simple (2 adults, 2 kids) Two ice teas, two lemonades, a kids cheese bread, a kids buttered noodles, a Cobb salad with grilled chicken, grilled chicken sandwich. All staples a restaurant like this should nail. Our drinks did come out quick but that was the end of our unpleasant experience. The server who was very sweet was preoccupied with another table with a group she clearly knew. All her attention was there. A gentleman behind us after close to 30 minutes (we never saw her check on him) got up and left. She seemed surprised when she noticed but we didn't. He has one empty drink and no food. With the two little ones we were struggling to keep them seated. Luckily it was fairly empty and we were sitting outside so they could stretch their legs a little. About 30 minutes in she came over shocked we still had not gotten food. Then one kids meal (cheese bread) showed up. We made the kids share since they were getting grumpy. This meal was fine, what you would expect for cheese flatbread. Then out came my salad about 5 minutes after that. My salad, that I was looking forward to was terrible! I'm the type to lick my plate clean and this was so bad I didn't even bother to finish. The greens were wet with what tasted like water, no flavor what so ever. The "marinade grilled chicken" was gross. Clearly cooked a long time ago heated up in the microwave. The egg is something I had never seen before. It appeared to be poached?? Is my best guess but the yolk was solid almost to a point it turned gray while the white was so loose it was very unappealing. My wife, and other daughter still waiting for her food shared my salad, and between the 3 of us we still didn't finish it. Another 10ish so minutes went by and our server came back and notice we were still missing two meals. I was so over it at this point I said we're ok and they nicely she said she would take it off the bill but that wasn't the problem. The buttered noodles finally showed up and were by far the best thing we had the whole meal. I guess you can't screw up pasta and butter, thankfully because it kept the kids quiet for a moment. The sever also enticed the kids with a scoop of ice cream that comes with the meal which I said yes please bring now. My wife's food never came. I was taking my little one to the bathroom and I overheard our server fighting with the kitchen staff and I quote. "Stop giving my food away!" "Then come pick it up before it's cold!" She did have the kitchen make the sandwich which went into a to go box which was the same old nasty chicken and again zero flavor. All this time we never got a single refill of our water, tea, lemonade. She never brought the ice cream and every table she had looked grumpy minus the group of friends she was continually around. I simply would not go back here ever again and I will be surprised if they are still in business next year.

A great space with an inside eatery and a great patio area. However don't think that you're just going to walk in... it is constantly full and I recommend making reservations. It was a beautiful day to sit outside soak up some wonderful fresh air enjoy a drink or two (non alcoholic for me) and listen to the live music they had here. The service was good the, food was great and the vibe awesome! I had the muscles... they were in a garlic butter sauce that was great for dipping the bread in. The portion was not big and it was a good thing we had ordered some aps or I would have still been hungry. In the end this was a fun spot for dinner, drinks, and conversation.

First visit to the Tavern on Kruse and we really enjoyed ourselves. The restaurant is busy, comfortable, and fun for date night. It is right on a cute patio area that I would guess they use on summer days (and I plan to test that theory next summer!). The food was good and prices were on the high side but reasonable considering the total package. I HIGHLY recommend the Salmon Poke which was the star at our table!

It was unfriendly service, dirty table and floor. The food was worth than fast restaurant The staff' was standing around talking--- don't even know where the customers are and didn't pay attention to the greeting . This place needs the proper management and clean up for sure

Had dinner last night and really enjoyed ourselves. A new place for our short list of local restaurants. Roasted beets salad with grilled steelhead was great. We sat inside but felt outside with doors rolled up. Great service but slow. Relax and don't be in a hurry.

Came here with a few friends for happy hour and was not disappointed! We ordered the garlic rosemary fries to share and they were so good. I had the truffle Mac and cheese and it was so delicious and super filling, especially for a happy hour serving! The service was so great. We started outside but noticed that bees were loving our table, so our waitress kindly moved us inside so we could avoid the constant buzzing. I'm so glad she helped us move inside because it was so cute! I love the ambiance of this restaurant, both inside and out. Overall this was a really cute spot for my friends and I to have happy hour!

This was my first time eating at your restaurant. Our server named Grace, was so awesome!!! She was so friendly and didn't mind waiting for us to decide on food as we hadn't seen each other first a very long time. Thank you Grace for your hospitality! I will return to enjoy the food again as it was tremendously great!!

Consistently good food and drinks. Service is usually fine, however, the Mother's Day brunch server was very friendly, personable, and efficient! A pretty space. Added plus, a parking lot which is nice for those older folks who can't walk far

How had I not visited her in the past? I've been to this mall in the former Parson Farm many times. I guess I never ventured down to this end as it's often congested. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I really wanted to sit out back where it was shaded but it looks like after 1 pm you are inside or out in the sun fighting for umbrella space. Inside is nice and I enjoy their music but with that and other diners talking it would have been impossible to talk so I asked and got reseated. Lunch was good we had the chicken sandwiches. Very tasty. The side salad also good. A little wine to go with the meal was perfect. The service was prompt and efficient they attended to our needs but were not intrusive. All in all a good time and I definitely look forward to coming back.

Stopped in for lunch around 1pm on a Friday. Must have hit the lunch rush as the parking lot was packed. Way too many compact car spots in parking lot...they seemed to be the only ones left. Located in a strip mall. Entered the restaurant and was greeted by hostess who informed us there were only high top bar 'communal' seats left. We told her we preferred regular table seating and she wasn't sure how long the wait would be. She checked with a server and one of her tables was paying their bill. She then said a party was more than 10 minutes late for their reservation, so we could have their table. In total, we waited for about 5 minutes for a table. Not bad for it being super busy and not having a reservation. They menu was concise with a nice variety of options. We opted for the grilled Alaska king salmon and fried brussel sprouts with added chicken. Both meals were tasty and fresh. The brussel sprouts were cooked nicely with a green goddess dressing. I will opt for shaved parmesan instead of the manchego next time as I don't care for the taste of sheep's milk cheese. The salmon dish was served with a fall vegetable gratin, which was yummy. We were too full for dessert...something to try next time! Our server was friendly and attentive. It was pretty noisy when we were seated, but as people cleared out, it became more enjoyable. Both sides of the restaurant are open, so it can be extremely loud. Some partitioning may be beneficial in keeping the noise down between parties. The outdoor dining area looks nice too. May have to come back during nicer weather to experience it. Overall a nice first time visit. The food was satisfying and service friendly. Would definitely recommend and return.

I've been here several times. The service is always great and the food pretty tasty. Ambiance is good if you're looking for a place to have lively conversation but wouldn't recommend if your looking for a more quaint experience for quiet conversation. If you have more than 4 at a table, forget trying to engage with anyone opposite from where you're sitting. The location is good but menu is borderline too expensive.

I've been coming here over the last five years or so and have really loved the food and atmosphere. Unfortunately today they were short staffed and the food was pretty bad. Potatoes and eggs were over cooked, biscuits and potatoes were very dry. The beignets are usually our favorite starter to share for the table but it felt like we got the broken chips from the bottom of a bag. Half of the beignets were little crunchy corners and the couple whole ones we did get tasted like they were sitting out all morning. When asked how we liked them, we said we didn't think they were the best. A few minutes later, a waitress brought out a to go box full of beignets and said they were to go. We thought they were making a nice gesture since ours were not great but a few minutes later she told us she put them on the wrong table and took them back. The whole thing was strange and a disappointment. Understandable since they are short staffed but I don't think I'll be returning anytime soon.

I made a last minute reservation for a pre-Valentine's dinner to celebrate the night before. We started with cocktails (a vodka lemon one & a whiskey something), both were very tasty. Crab artichoke dip had lots of crab, not much artichoke and was very loose, but very creamy and flavorful. We each ordered burgers and shared. Ahi burger was really good and the crispy avocado was a unique touch, could have had a little more wasabi aioli. The bacon burger was delicious with a touch of char on the burger and the smoked blue cheese was SO good. We were seated by the door which made for a chilly meal, so that was a bummer. The bar area is beautiful with a cool vibe. We'll go back when it's warmer and maybe they'll have the roll up doors open!

I have been at Tavern on Kruse multiple times for breakfast. The food is delicious and service is great.

Overpriced, food was not well prepared nor anything special/notable, wine selection/availability for price was a let down as well. The halibut was appropriately prepared. The 20 oz steak was an utter let down. The potatoes were undercooked, and overlaying cheese not fully melted. How can an ambitious restaurant in Lake Oswego assemble an eclectic wine list whose average offering is over $100 and not have a steward who knows the list and can make recommendations? It's a reflection of a laissez-faire approach to the dining out experience. The $130 Cabernet we ordered should have been a safe bet but it arrived quite warm and, notwithstanding an ice bucket bath, cooled but never opened up. Would not recommend.

Met up with some ladies for HH here on the patio. They have a ton of seating and we came just in time (5PM) to grab a table. They have a decent selection of HH entrees, salad, and snacks to choose from. We started out with the crab dib and bread. It was hot and creamy. The bread was toasted just right. I ordered the steak bites with fries. The steak was a bit tough and chewy. It also had a slightly off taste, but the fries were crispy and seasoned well. I tried some Brussels and the mushroom flatbread as well - very savory and flavorful. Service was attentive. Def a nice HH spot!

Wow! Frankly, I wasn't expecting this! I had the best Ahi Burger EVER! First, I had a beer starter ... a Ecliptic Phaser NEHIPA-Portland. Pretty darned good. My wife had the house Chardonnay and found it perfectly acceptable. Since my wife had eaten a large lunch she had a Tavern Side Salad which she declared "good". I ordered the Seared Ahi Tuna Burger. It was fully 6" high ... maybe more. I thought there were 2 hunks of Ahi but the top 'hunk' was a crispy avocado half. When crushed it was a brilliant green - amazing! The tuna was glazed with a soy ginger sauce and server with a wasabi aioli. It was AMAZING! I totally loved it! It FAR surpassed the ahi tuna burger I ordered on an Oceania cruise which is foodie directed by Jacques Pepin. My 'burger' was perfectly medium rare and it tasted sooooooooo good! It was a great dinner on a great late afternoon in Lake Oswego. You've gotta try this place!!! BTW, Megan was our server and she was attentive and engaging.

Staff was great! Wonderful service and food BUT $7.50 a beer is ridiculous! Might as well go the movie theaters.

We ate outside off parking lot. No ambiance outside. Just tables and umbrellas. No flowers or plants. Service availability was scarce. Food however was good. Great Cobb salad and chicken sandwich. Fresh ingredients and tasty. The beautiful weather saved the day!

The Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant that we dine at every couple of months. We've had issues with the food and service in the past but continue to want to support. The owners' newsletters are honest, and the open kitchen is impressive. We went to the Tavern with friends for the weekend brunch and were disappointed with our meals. The beef brisket hash was not appetizing. The brisket was a small amount of dry little cubes without much taste. One would expect brisket hash to be moist stringy meat and usually smoked. The eggs were also overcooked. There were also issues with the seafood omelets. They consisted mostly of fishy tasting salmon.

First time we have stopped at this place. The atmosphere is really cool and we sat at the bar and watched the chef Jay work on some magnificent food and sauces. We have the Ahi sandwich and farm burger. Definitely will go back to try more stuff. The fried chicken looked really good and a portobello mushroom ravioli.

We love this place! The ambience is super cool, and the bar is beautiful. The food is always creative and for us it's always been very well executed.

Would not recommend. Arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation (they called 30 mins ahead to make sure we were coming) but when we arrived 15 mins early we were not allowed to be seated. The table was ready but due to staffing, we couldn't sit down. As we had elderly/ill guests we took a seat outdoors until we were permitted inside. No manager on duty (Saturday night) and seemed like kids were running the place and not too welcoming. Took a long while to have our waitress come over (maybe being punished for asking for our table) and then another 20 minutes to get wine. Food was unremarkable, service lousy. We were never poured any more wine or had any attention except to see what else we wanted to order. If we didn't have visitors with us we would have left early on. Next night went to Gino's in Sellwood and had an opposite experience - would recommend them!

The people were great and the chef is ridiculous! Very talented and very tasty! The chef's chili was one of the best o ever tasted.

Great casual and comfortable seating and ambiance. Spacious dining areas-inside and out. Live music.

Delicious food, AMAZING service, and consistently impressive seasonal menus. Very LGBTQ+ friendly and has always made me and my partner feel welcome. Only concern is that it does get loud/echoey in the restaurant, but outdoor seating or going at a slower time really helps

Shadow of the place it used to be. Unfortunately chose this restaurant for our family reunion. Hostess staff was rude from the get-go. No manager on duty. Service was horrible and the food bland. Lot of staff walking around inside mostly empty tables. Restaurant used to have an active welcoming owner working the crowd. Those days are gone and so apparently is most of their business. Slow traffic for Saturday night. Adding insult to injury the 20% tip was automatically included. Very disappointed.

Food was mediocre. Presentation was whatever, hence why there's no photos of our food. The portions were small for the price. It was so salty we couldn't finish it. Tried the Bloody Mary, which was also beyond salty. Service was okay, it was a little busy so we understand, but not every table was full. As time went on our server came by less and less until all our dishes were pilling on up on our table for long after we were waiting to pay for our check, and we had to ask another server to clear our table. Overall it was 3 out 5, and that was pretty generous. I don't think I would ever return, there's better places to eat in Lake O.

The food has never let me down. Constantly been high quality from my experience. The servers have always been attentive and helpful. It has dramatic lighting and curtains to add to the ambiance.

We are always in search for outdoor dining space that is not an enclosed tent. This venue has multiple options . Even the interior space is airy and open. Menu is good the prices are a bit high but in the time of Covid it is to be expected. We had great service and the food is tasty. We did have to wait for our dessert and beer much longer than expected. Hubby ordered Hanger Steak which was grilled to perfection. My scallops were big and tasty. The portions are smaller for the price . We split the French toast dessert and it was ok. I would order something different next time. If you are looking for an outdoor venue with great tasting food this is the spot!

No business cares less about their customers than these guys. Every time you make a reservation or try to place an outside order there's always some excuse you're given, even if done in advance. Honestly, boycott at all costs. There are plenty of struggling restaurants that deserve your business. This isn't one of them.

My wife and all her friends went for a school mom get together. The server was rude and the food was average at best. They refused to split the check and added a mandatory 20% tip for a group of 6 people. Service not worth the tip will definitely not go back.

I wanted to try this place because I enjoyed Uptown Billiards before it closed. Really enjoyed the themed prix fixe dinners there. We started out with the crab and artichoke dip and loved it. This is the only reason I didn't give it 1 star. Down hill from there. Black peppercorned chicken was dry, it and the mac and cheese were tasteless. We were celebrating a birthday. There were 2 waitresses working the floor. Service was slow, but we weren't in a hurry. When we were winding down, the owner came over and wished a happy birthday...isn't that nice..I told him I had been to Uptown several times, he asked my name, I told him, and he said he doesn't recognize my name...??? Why would he? Then he asked us to leave...he had someone waiting for a table that made a reservation. Being in the "service" industry and oh yean, being the owner, you might have wanted to treat your customers a little better..ya think? Especially after dropping $100 . And the ONLY reason we were there a while was because of the slow service. First AND last time there!

It's rare that I have an experience so negative that I'm compelled to write a review. I am going to try to just put this down to the possibility that they just don't have enough staff but I've never been so blatantly ignored or treated so poorly at a restaurant. It began with a not-particularly-friendly hostess - but, okay. Maybe she's just having a bad day. Then it took forever for a server to come over. Again - maybe just busy. But then it was just not good from there. I requested a replacement for the bleu cheese, making a point to say I don't eat bleu cheese. Then, when the bread basket came (plopped down on the table by a pouty young guy who barely mumbled a response to my thank you) it was with a compound butter, mixed with, guess what? Bleu cheese. It took 10 mins for me to see the guy again and ask if I could have regular butter, by which time the bread was cold. (Btw butter with bleu cheese mixed into it is extremely unappetizing. This restaurant relies way too much on bleu cheese in their menu) By now, I had finished my water, and there was no check in, no offer of a refill. The meal came, and the requested cheese replacement was not made. I waited to eat any until the server came by, but she never did. No check in to see how things are going, no beverage refill, no nothing. At this point I've been there maybe 40 minutes and I need to leave. I wait longer for the server to come by, but she never does, and finally I ask the hostess for a to-go box, figuring someone in my house would eat this thing with bleu cheese slathered all over it. She spat out a harsh "just a minute". On a normal day I'd forgive any one of those things but I look around and see other tables getting refills, to-go boxes, having nice chats with the server.... I was the only solo diner. I'm not a size 4. I'm not in my 30s. I don't know if any of that matters - but the crap treatment was confounding. By the end I have to go to the hostess station to ask for my check because the waitress still has not come by. I'm expecting that this is when I will get some apology or an explanation that they are busy, or an apology from the hostess for never bringing the box I requested. Nope. Not a word, not a thank you. Not have a nice day. Not even eye contact. So I paid $25 for, quite literally, a glass of club soda. and a bite of cold bread. I don't have any idea why I didn't complain in the moment. Part of me was just stunned and I didn't know how to process it. I am enormously patient with all restaurants and staff - it's been a hard road for the restaurant industry and I believe we all need to give some grace to the tired server, the beleaguered host or cook, etc. But this? This was just shit customer experience all around.

Went with a group of 8 with a reservation. Our server took over 15 minutes to bring one of our party's sodas despite all other folks having their drinks. She came to our table twice empty handed and kept saying she was super busy, but came to the table without her drink. I wouldn't rank so low, because the food was fine before I noticed little bugs crawling around in my salad. I stopped eating. Had there not been bugs, my rating still would have been lower. My bagel with lox was less than appealing and definitely not worth $17

The food might be good, but I'll never know because the "user experience" is terrible. I went to this place for the first time a few weeks ago. I called ahead to try to get a reservation, got the "we're busy" voicemail, and decided I'd just try going anyway. However, the restaurant was closed because of bad air quality. That's pretty lame given that they have lots of indoor seating. It's their choice to close, but why not put a note on the website or the voicemail recording? I ended up going elsewhere that day. I tried going again today. I once against called ahead but it went to voicemail, so I just drove over. They were closed again, this time for a private event. That's 0 for 2. And again, no mention of being closed when you call them, or on their website. So now I've driven here twice on two days where the restaurant was open, and they were closed each time. Never going again, not worth the wasted time.

Slow service and too loud. Overpriced for what it was. Patio had a band playing. Halibut was a bit dry

Got the chance to stop in during a recent business trip. We had a large group of 14, so my experience will be slightly different than "the norm". We had a very large high-top table with a good view of the open kitchen. I always enjoy an open kitchen because the hustle and bustle of the chef staff is entertaining. This kitchen is very open, with great views to the action. If you are like me and enjoy watching this, there probably isn't a bad seat in the house. Our menu was abbreviated from the normal menu since we had such a large group. I did get the chance to try the Dungeness Crab, Artichoke and Herb Dip, served with Focaccia Crostini. In my opinion, the Crostini were a bit too....crostini'd. They were pretty toasted and almost too hard to bite into. We also got to try the Wine Board, a variety of artisan cheeses, house-made cured meats & seasonal fruits. Again, served with the Crostini, that I skipped in this case. And lastly for appetizers, we got to try a Fried Brussels Sprout dish that doesn't appear to be on the normal menu. This one was probably my favorite of the apps. For my entrée I chose to go with the Steak Frites, served with (of course) garlic rosemary fries and grilled broccolini. The fries were wonderful with the garlic and rosemary and the broccolini was perfectly charred without being burned and had a great flavor. I think broccolini is becoming one of my new favs. The steak itself was very flavorful and tender. I will admit, there were several other menu items that looked equally amazing. Service was great, everyone was very attenuative and friendly. I will say, with a group this large we did have a dedicated server making sure we had whatever we wanted, so that does alter my experience some too. Now, here's a small thing that bugged me really bad. The silverware used here is very frustrating. The fork had a fairly substantial curve in the handle that made it extremely difficult to hold while cutting steak and it wanted to "roll" in my hand. Just a very uncomfortable handle to try and work with, I got way more frustrated than I ever should with utensils. If it was me, I'd throw those as far out the door as I could and move to something different, something more comfortable to actually...you know...eat with.

Tonight we had finish at home take out from Tavern. The offering was steamed mussels and clams in a Smokey tomato broth with bread and saffron butter. I have been a fan of Tavern on Kruse since they opened and ate frequently there during the last shut down. For each finish at home meal purchased, they give meals to the unemployed for free. Works for me! I have to say that this finish at home meal is the best they have turned out. It was easy to prepare and DELICIOUS. Yes sir, just plain great. Not overly salty, rich but not so much so that it was overwhelming. Go Kent and Chef Nate!! Thanks for giving us something to look forward to and a bit of our former lives back.

Mother's Day brunch at ToK was very good - food, service and ambiance. Our group of 10 truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you!

Mid no cap. The bartender forgot to put our order in so it took 45 min to get our happy hour bites She also avoided all eye contact and barely spoke to us. Instead of interacting with her customers she spoke to her coworkers who were on break also at the bar the whole time. Food was alright but honestly not worth coming back for. Took too long to get drink refills for a place with no customers in sight.

I was shocked at how far down hill they had gone. We ordered a glass of rose wine that came out room temp. The chicken spinach salad was served without chicken and the strawberries were not ripe. The sweet potato fries were greasy and the burger was heavily salted. Our server was unpleasant to add to our disappointment. Sure took the fun out of the evening.

Couldn't wait another day to go out to a restaurant for dinner, so we drove out to Lake O where restaurants have been opened for a few weeks. Plus it was a sunny 80 degree night and they have a patio and live Jazz music. Winner! They are using all the precautions in this time of COVID-19; servers wear face shields, tables are adequately spaced apart, menus are one time use, wine list is viewed on your smartphone. Our waitress, Jean, totally rocked with food and wine selections and helped make the evening so enjoyable. Since it was our first dinner out in months, we started with cocktails because clearly, this was a celebration. I chose Pretty in Pink which was house infused tequila and some type of pink bubbly served with a lime wedge. It was their take on a margarita; I can't remember the exact ingredients but it was tasty and refreshing! We shared muscles as an appetizer; they are on the Entree section of the menu but a wonderful choice as an appetizer for two. The Muscles were bathed in a delicious broth of red onions, sausage, tomatoes and wine and served with four piece of ciabatta bread that had an aioli sauce. Perfect starter on a warm summer night! For dinner I went with the honey-pepper, fried boneless dark-meat chicken served with truffle Mac&Cheese and collards. The collards were the best part of the dish, so rich in flavor. The chicken was good, but overcooked imho, the crust a deep dark brown rather than golden. The Mac&Cheese was good, crispy as opposed to gooey and cheesy which I prefer, and I could not taste the truffle at all. My friend had the hanger steak which came perfectly cooked, well seasoned, tender and flavorful. The long thin French fries were crisp and perfectly seasoned. I would select that dish next time. We wanted red wine to go with our meal and they have a large selection. We told our waitress what we typically drink; she brought us a taste and nailed it on the first try. We ordered a bottle of Red wine from Columbia Valley, Sleight of Hand, The Conjurer, which had a pic of Neil Patrick Harris on the label. So random! But an enjoyable wine at a decent price point. We split the creme brûlée with pieces of a blonde served along side of it for desert. Again, good, not great. I've eaten at Uptown Billiards (same owner and chef) so many times and was always blown away by the meals so was surprised when each of our courses seemed to be ordinary as opposed to next level. Don't get me wrong, it was a satisfying meal, eaten on a lovely outdoor patio while listening to great jazz and we will definitely come back.

Very good restaurant. Have been there twice in the last 2 weeks! I highly recommend making reservations. We made reservations just an hour ahead of time, and when we arrived some folks got there without and were told it could be at least an hour and a half. I think they have one portion of the floor which is separated from the main bar floor. Both times we sat in the high top side(large bar section) and kids were not allowed. Some like that, some don't- we loved THAT. (After all, it is a "Tavern"). Decent menu with a vast range in price. Ahi Tuna ($18)sandwich was very good. My date got the pumpkin ravioli($26) with chicken and that was very good. I would like to try the scallops($35), but not sure if I should make that jump up in price! Drinks are well poured! Hostess on both occasions were great(again reservations definitely help), this last time they were going to seat us in the section where kids were allowed but when asked, they quickly pivoted. We will definitely be going back! Next time I will take photos. Ambiance was perfect.

We've tried Tavern on Kruse a couple of times now, for happy hour and for brunch. I haven't been there for dinner yet but I must say the menu looks incredible so we will definitely be back for that. We have had to wait both times as they are usually pretty busy. You can make reservations but not for happy hour. The vibe here is upscale Lake Oswego. Nice aesthetics. My only complaint is that I haven't found the staff to be super friendly. This last time we sat at the bar and overheard more than one conversation about how annoyed the servers were that they were out of beignets, lots of complaining about the chef right next to where customers were sitting. Happy Hour was excellent, I love small plates and shareables, they have some great ones to choose from and their cocktails are creative and tasty. For brunch they have beignets (except not the day I was there obviously) biscuits and gravy, eggs benny, all the classics and very well done. I had a fall themed omelet with Dungeness crab and chanterelle mushrooms.

Tesla was our person that sat us and she got us a lot of water as it was so hot outside. She helped us set up our table and was amazing. Halle was our waitress and she went over and beyond the call of duty. We had a party of eight and all of our food came out in a timely manner, every order was correct, and the food was amazing. Some of us ordered fish, we had somebody who is vegan and she loved her food, I ordered the steak and it was amazing! I highly recommend sitting outside. During the summer they have music. Even though it was really hot we sat in the shade with an umbrella and drink tons of ice water which made it bearable. I would highly recommend this place for a casual dinner or birthday or anniversary. Their stuff is amazing.

A bit on the expensive side with smaller portions, but always good food. The shorter menu has great options and you can't go wrong. Usually need reservations for the restaurant side but I've never had to wait for a seat in the bar, even with bigger groups.

Tavern on Kruse is an upscale dining establishment on the edge of Lake O., and it has the trendy menu one might expect in this area. The wait staff did a fine job with our group of 8, and we had a good time; but I would say the food, while good, wasn't quite up to par with the prices. We ordered several appetizers and passed them around -- a charcuterie board ("Wine Board"), steak bites & fries, and a crab & artichoke dip. The Wine Board was quite large, with a generous amount of meats, cheeses, and olives, and seemed to be the best value of the apps. For my taste buds, the steak bites were the most flavorful of the three, but I wish the trend of serving "rosemary" fries would die -- all fries really need is salt! The crab & artichoke dip was quite good, but so little bread came with it that we really couldn't finish it. At $15, there's no need to skimp on a few pieces of focaccia. For a main course, I decided to go with the Seared Ahi Tuna Burger and sweet potato fries. The burger included soy ginger glaze, cabbage and rainbow carrot slaw, wasabi aioli, brioche bun, served with "crispy avocado". The Ahi itself was cooked just right, with a nice red hue in the middle; but I felt that overall there was way too much going on with this sandwich, and not all of the flavors complimented each other. In my opinion, the deep fried avocado was completely out of place, and the burger would have been better without it. The sweet potato fries tasted good, but they were served in short "shoe string" sized pieces; which makes them very crisp, doesn't leave much of the actual sweet potato interior after frying. I would eat here again, but would definitely try something different next time. For the area this place is based, I can only give it 4 stars.