Lake Oswego’s beautiful summer weather is meant to be enjoyed which is why so many Lake Oswego restaurants offer outdoor dining. Here are some local spots that provide dining al fresco. Pull up a chair and stay a while…that’s what summer is meant for.
LAKEVIEW VILLAGE
ST. HONORE’ BOULANGERIE. Grab a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy some people watching (especially during the Saturday Farmer’s Market) along with your food. The French baking tradition lives on here with offerings like the croque monsieur and quiche lorraine as well as puff pastries filled with all sorts of temptations: custard, mousse and fruit fillings, not to mention my weakness—the maple bacon croissant. Hours: 6:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m. daily. 315 First Street, Lake Oswego. 503.445.1379.
PIZZERIA SUL LAGO. This place stays true to Neapolitan-style pizza roots while also honoring the Pacific Northwest bounty. It’s a great people-watching spot looking out on Millennium Plaza Park. 315 1st Street, 503.482.2280.
LAKE VIEW TAPHOUSE. Taking over Manzana Rotisserie Grill’s former location, this new entry to Lake Oswego’s dining scene offers a large tap selection of local microbrews, creative cocktails, ciders and wines along with lunch, dinner and brunch food options including shared plate opportunities. Outdoor seating is available on the patio overlooking Lakewood Bay. 305 First Street. 503. 744.4873.
HOLY TACO. Enjoy creative renditions of Latin American dishes and agave focused craft cocktails either indoors or on the large outdoor patio overlooking A Avenue in downtown Lake Oswego. 345 1st Street, 503.675.2726.
CHUCKIE PIES. PDX Eater named this pizza spot one of the 11 restaurants that define Lake Oswego. The wood-fired pizza oven and house-made dough might have something to do with it too. Indoor and outdoor seating. 430 5th Street, 503.342.6207.
BAMBOO SUSHI. Claimed to be the most sustainable seafood restaurant in the world, this restaurant introduced my wife and I to sushi (we highly recommend The Green Machine) and made us repeat customers. Both indoor and outdoor seating. 380 1st Street, 503.387.6565.
DOMAINE SERENE WINE LOUNGE. Designed to be a neighborhood gathering place, you’ll find some outdoor patio seating as well as counter seating at windows that open up to Evergreen in addition to indoor options. The menu includes flights and bites featuring French American cuisine. 300 1st Street, 503.664.7030.
DOWNTOWN LAKE OSWEGO
LAKE OSWEGO ICE CREAMERY. The casual fare here is sure to be popular with the younger crowd. Everything tastes better when accompanied by a milkshake made with local Tillamook ice cream or finished off by a scoop of your favorite flavor. Outdoor seating sits right on busy A Avenue but the kids don’t seem to mind. 37 A Avenue. 503.636.4933.
TUCCI. Regional freshness highlights the Italian cuisine – I personally recommend the Risotto! Patio seating feels tucked in and the lighting at night creates just the right ambiance. 220 A Avenue. 503.697.3383.
THE DULLAHAN IRISH PUB. This is your stop for traditional Irish fare like Guinness Irish Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Fish N’ Chips. Oh, and did I mention the beer? Picnic tables strewn across the front and side yards invite casual summer dining (and did I mention the beer?) 352 B Avenue. 503.305.8087.
BAIRD’S ON B. If you’re lucky, you can snag a spot on their porch for either happy hour or dinner featuring a variety of contemporary, northwest American fare with an emphasis on local and seasonal products. 485 Second Street, 503.303.4771.
LOLA’S CAFÉ BAR. This place is usually hopping with quite a bit of covered outdoor patio seating (heated when needed) where you can enjoy their menu options, many of which cater towards vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free eaters. 525 3rd Street, 503.780.8279.
DUKE’S PUBLIC HOUSE. This family friendly sports bar offers regioinal American cuisine with a side order of entertainment (as in big screen TV’s for game-watching) and games like corn hole and life size Jenga. Enjoy outdoor seating in a heated covered patio with fire pit. 560 A Avenue, 503.387.5771.
BESO BAR AND BOTTLE. Enjoy wine by the glass and/or food from a European-inspired kitchen indoors or on the heated patio. 148 B Avenue, Suite 200, 503.342.6282.
NICOLETTA’S TABLE. This Italian trattoria has spacious indoor as well as outdoor patio seating where you can relax and enjoy some of the best Italian dishes Lake Oswego has to offer. 333 State Street, Suite M, 503.699.2927.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS. Enjoy wine tasting and wine and food pairings at this popular spot for Lake Oswego oenophiles. While the focus is on what’s happening inside, there is also trellis patio seating and an outdoor fire pit . 55 S. State Street, Suite 3105, 503.387.5182.
LAKEFRONT
LAKE THEATER AND CAFÉ. Although you’ll find movies heralded on their marquee, this place also takes its food seriously. You can eat it while watching a movie or just chill in their indoor café seating or on their outdoor deck overlooking Lakewood Bay. 106 N. State Street, 503.387.3236.
LAKE GROVE
RICCARDO’S RISTORANTE. Riccardo and Georgette Spaccarelli have been dishing up Italian favorites since 1980. Local wine connoisseurs swear by their Italian wine selection. All of it tastes better when served al fresco on the terra cotta tiled patio. 16035 Boones Ferry Rd. 503.636.4104.
JEFE. Enjoy authentic Mexican style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner from huevos rancheros to enchiladas and tamales. Covered patio seating in the breezeway alongside the restaurant is a great spot to nurse a margarita while practicing your Spanish. 16360 Boones Ferry Rd. 503.635.1900.
LA PROVENCE. This place has been hopping since it opened in its location in the on the corner of Bryant Road and Boones Ferry. Both bakery and bistro seem popular with locals lining up to order croissants, omelets, potato tartelettes, and pork medallions. Gluten free options are available too. Weather permitting, patio seating is always a coveted spot. 16350 Boones Ferry Rd. 503.635.4533.
BABICA HEN. Check out this breakfast and lunch spot featuring fresh baked goods and waffles served all day long (gluten-free options available). 15964 Boones Ferry Rd. 503.636.4012.
GUBANC’S. With the Boones Ferry renovation, this 40-year restaurant was able to add outdoor seating to guests who regularly visit to enjoy from-scratch meals using local, fresh, organic ingredients. 16008 Boones Ferry Road, 503.635.2102.
PINE SHED RIBS AND BARBECUE. Christened “best barbecue in PDX” by Portland Monthly magazine, Pine Shed Ribs offers outdoor picnic tables for savoring their popular meat-lovers fare including ribs, pulled pork, brisket, bacon, pastrami, sausage, and chicken. Sauces are gluten free.17730 Pilkington Rd. 503.635.7427.
AJI TRAM. This Lake Grove neighborhood spot features a mix of flavors from various Asian cuisines resulting in a contemporary Asian fusion menu with a new-age American twist. There is indoor dining and wall panels that open up on really nice days as well as a few outdoor tables. 44776 SW Lakeview Blvd., 503.342.6249.
DENO’S PIZZERIA. There are a few outdoor tables in front of this popular Lake Grove pizzeria that’s been run by the Valentine family for three generations. Good things bear repeating. 4475 Lakeview Blvd., 503.635.6219.
HOP N’ CORK. This neighborhood family-friendly taproom offers good food, rotating taps featuring beers from local breweries as well as wine and cocktails. Limited outdoor seating fills up fast on good-weather days. 17450 Lower Boones Ferry Rd., 503.305.5903.
MERCATO GROVE. 4055 Mercantile Drive
OVEN AND SHAKER. This pizza joint features wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza with hand tossed dough made with a 70-year-old sourdough starter, cooked off in an imported Milanese wood-burning oven for the perfect crust. Indoor and outdoor seating. 503.305.6212.
LARDO. This place specializes in sandwiches with a menu that features popular items like the BBQ Smash Burger and Pork Meatball Banh Mi to name a few. Both indoor and outdoor seating. 503.303.9277.
KRUSE VILLAGE
TAVERN ON KRUSE. Enjoy farm-to-table fare seven nights a week during the summer on two large patios here that seat 100. Open for lunch and happy hour as well. Enjoy live music Saturdays and Sundays. 4835 Meadows Rd., #133, 503.303.5280.
Lake Oswego has lots to offer not just in outdoor dining but also in recreation, schools, and housing. If you’d like to explore Lake Oswego and consider moving here, please give one of us a call or email. We’ve lived and worked in Lake Oswego for over 30 years and would love to put our insights and experience to work for you!
Kevin Costello 503.939.9801 kevin.costello@cascadehassonsir.com
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