Guidebook for Lake Oswego
Arts & Culture
Saturday Farmer's Market (May-Oct), outdoor concerts (summer), holiday tree lighting festivities. Be sure to hit the fountain if you have young kids (lower level across train tracks). GREAT photo opps
12 locals recommend
Millennium Plaza Park
200 1st StSaturday Farmer's Market (May-Oct), outdoor concerts (summer), holiday tree lighting festivities. Be sure to hit the fountain if you have young kids (lower level across train tracks). GREAT photo opps
Outdoor concerts (summer), tons of room to run and play, picnic area, bathrooms, spacious viewpoints overlooking the Willamette River, wheelchair-friendly
7 locals recommend
Foothill Park
199 Foothills RdOutdoor concerts (summer), tons of room to run and play, picnic area, bathrooms, spacious viewpoints overlooking the Willamette River, wheelchair-friendly
Lakewood Center For the Arts
368 S State StLive theater productions
Learn about historically significant buildings, sites and culture of Lake Oswego
Oswego Heritage House
398 10th StLearn about historically significant buildings, sites and culture of Lake Oswego
Adios megaplex! Charming, historic space with just 2 auditoriums. State of the art digital projection. Stadium seating. Full kitchen & bar. Lakeside access for special events, trivia & live concerts.
27 locals recommend
Lake Theater & Cafe
106 N State StAdios megaplex! Charming, historic space with just 2 auditoriums. State of the art digital projection. Stadium seating. Full kitchen & bar. Lakeside access for special events, trivia & live concerts.
Lake Oswego Public Golf Course
17525 SW Stafford RdFun, low-pressure executive course. Covered driving range.
Food Scene
Outdoor lakeside setting that can't be beat. Gorgeous sunsets. Live music on summer weekends. Great date night spot. At its best during warm weather when the deck is open.
18 locals recommend
Stickmen Brewing Company
40 N State StOutdoor lakeside setting that can't be beat. Gorgeous sunsets. Live music on summer weekends. Great date night spot. At its best during warm weather when the deck is open.
Classic Italian with heart-friendly & gluten-free options. Family-friendly. Breakfast served daily. Great bloody Mary's. Good wine. Seasonal outdoor seating. Early and late happy hours.
Zeppo Italian Restaurant
345 1st StClassic Italian with heart-friendly & gluten-free options. Family-friendly. Breakfast served daily. Great bloody Mary's. Good wine. Seasonal outdoor seating. Early and late happy hours.
Pan-Asian fusion, good seafood. Seasonal outdoor seating offering birds-eye view of Millennium Park & Lakewood Bay. Head to the bar for a pre-dinner cocktail by the fire. Good happy hour.
10 locals recommend
Five Spice Seafood + Wine Bar
315 1st StPan-Asian fusion, good seafood. Seasonal outdoor seating offering birds-eye view of Millennium Park & Lakewood Bay. Head to the bar for a pre-dinner cocktail by the fire. Good happy hour.
Authentic French patisserie. Plenty of outdoor seating for a cappuccino & fresh croissant during Farmer's Market. Nice lunch menu.
19 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery Lake Oswego
315 1st StAuthentic French patisserie. Plenty of outdoor seating for a cappuccino & fresh croissant during Farmer's Market. Nice lunch menu.
Family-friendly menu with something for everyone. Large outdoor patio offering nice views of water and downtown Lake Oswego. Numerous TVs in bar area for sports.
16 locals recommend
Manzana Rotisserie Grill
305 1st StFamily-friendly menu with something for everyone. Large outdoor patio offering nice views of water and downtown Lake Oswego. Numerous TVs in bar area for sports.
Chuck's Place
370 SW 1st StWhere the locals go. Enough said.
Chuckie Pies
370 1st StAuthentic Neapolitan pizza, great wine, Illy coffee.
Fantastic nigiri & sushi, ramen and bento. Great service. Plenty of traditional Japanese selections for the squeamish.
Kurata Resturant
450 5th StFantastic nigiri & sushi, ramen and bento. Great service. Plenty of traditional Japanese selections for the squeamish.
Best shakes in town. Kid-friendly menu. Serves breakfast-lunch-dinner daily.
Lake Oswego Ice Creamery and Restaurant
37 A AveBest shakes in town. Kid-friendly menu. Serves breakfast-lunch-dinner daily.
Bring your appetite. Big burgers, great vegetarian options (black bean, garden, portobello, etc), yummy desserts. Outdoor seating.
Blast Burger
315 1st StBring your appetite. Big burgers, great vegetarian options (black bean, garden, portobello, etc), yummy desserts. Outdoor seating.
Classic Italian. Upscale. Nice fireplace in the bar. Cozy, intimate, good service. Charming side patio for outdoor seating during warm weather.
15 locals recommend
TUCCI RESTAURANT
220 A AveClassic Italian. Upscale. Nice fireplace in the bar. Cozy, intimate, good service. Charming side patio for outdoor seating during warm weather.
Starbucks
47 N State StFor die-hard Starbuck fans
Gourmet Productions
39 B Avenue#1 go-to source for a picnic lunch or dinner. Catering also available.
Pasta hand-rolled fresh daily. Delicious Italian sauces and sandwiches avail for eat-in or carry-out. Large selection of Italian wines.
15 locals recommend
Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace
333 S State StPasta hand-rolled fresh daily. Delicious Italian sauces and sandwiches avail for eat-in or carry-out. Large selection of Italian wines.
UU Yogurt
345 1st StSelf-serve yogurt. 40+ toppings. Dairy-free options. Heavenly!
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
329 2nd StFamily-friendly. Large portions. Easy on the budget. Fast service.
This is the kind of place you take your parents. Seasonal Pacific Northwest menu. Quiet.
Clarke's Restaurant Bar
455 2nd StreetThis is the kind of place you take your parents. Seasonal Pacific Northwest menu. Quiet.
Huge pies, salad bar, microbrews, video arcade for the kids. Eat-in or carry-out only. No delivery.
69 locals recommend
Flying Pie Pizzeria
5300 N Lombard StHuge pies, salad bar, microbrews, video arcade for the kids. Eat-in or carry-out only. No delivery.
Everything Else
Huge selection of gluten-free and traditional pastries and delectable treats
17 locals recommend
Kyra's Bake Shop
599 A AveHuge selection of gluten-free and traditional pastries and delectable treats
Boutique studio offering Spin, Reformer-based Pilates and Barre. Class size limited to 9 for semi-private instruction and attention. Free private intro.
IM=X Pilates and Fitness
436 1st StBoutique studio offering Spin, Reformer-based Pilates and Barre. Class size limited to 9 for semi-private instruction and attention. Free private intro.
Imagine Yoga Studio
425 2nd StCharming neighborhood studio offering Vinyasa, Yin and kid-specific classes.
Similar to Soul Cycle approach & methodology. On-site child care available during some class times. Drop-ins.
StarCycle Lake Oswego
375 2nd StSimilar to Soul Cycle approach & methodology. On-site child care available during some class times. Drop-ins.
barre3 Portland - Lake Oswego
201 B AveTraditional barre class offering.
Fresh bagels, daily. Decent coffee. Nice selection of schmears. Get a baker's dozen and freeze half.
15 locals recommend
Einstein Bros Bagels
6366 SW Capitol HwyFresh bagels, daily. Decent coffee. Nice selection of schmears. Get a baker's dozen and freeze half.
Pharmacy counter open daily. Everything you could possibly need/want from toothpaste and sunscreen to camera batteries and mascara.
13 locals recommend
Rite Aid
90 B AvePharmacy counter open daily. Everything you could possibly need/want from toothpaste and sunscreen to camera batteries and mascara.
Relaxed & comfy setting. Large selection of Oregon wines, as well as regional and international high-end offerings. Regularly scheduled tastings. Private tastings also available.
Baldwin's Market & Parlor
149 A AveRelaxed & comfy setting. Large selection of Oregon wines, as well as regional and international high-end offerings. Regularly scheduled tastings. Private tastings also available.
645 acre watershed. Hiking & running trails, paved bicycle path & horse trails. Wheelchair-friendly loop. Famous for birds, salmon & trout, beavers, trilliums & 90 species of wildflowers.
137 locals recommend
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd645 acre watershed. Hiking & running trails, paved bicycle path & horse trails. Wheelchair-friendly loop. Famous for birds, salmon & trout, beavers, trilliums & 90 species of wildflowers.
Historic street car that runs along the bank of the Willamette River between Lake Oswego & Portland. Slow-moving, so plan to make a day of it. Option to connect with Portland Streetcar system.
6 locals recommend
Willamette Shore Trolley
311 N State StHistoric street car that runs along the bank of the Willamette River between Lake Oswego & Portland. Slow-moving, so plan to make a day of it. Option to connect with Portland Streetcar system.
Drop-in childcare. Happy Hour Parent Date Night every Friday & Saturday. Farmer's Market Shop & Drop.
Play Boutique | Peake Academy
464 1st StDrop-in childcare. Happy Hour Parent Date Night every Friday & Saturday. Farmer's Market Shop & Drop.
Entertainment & Activities
Upper Park: Big play structure, sand box, climbing boulders, tennis courts.
Lower Park: Willamette River access, paved walking/running trail, large grassy area for playing catch with friends or dogs.
16 locals recommend
George Rogers Park
George Rogers ParkUpper Park: Big play structure, sand box, climbing boulders, tennis courts.
Lower Park: Willamette River access, paved walking/running trail, large grassy area for playing catch with friends or dogs.
Essentials
Safeway
3707 Main StFull-service grocery, including pharmacy
Albertsons
11 S State StFull-service grocery, including pharmacy
Whole Foods is so yesterday. New Seasons is where it's at for fresh, local, organic produce, bakery, meats and dairy --without Whole Foods price or attitude. Non-GMO heaven. GREAT customer service.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StWhole Foods is so yesterday. New Seasons is where it's at for fresh, local, organic produce, bakery, meats and dairy --without Whole Foods price or attitude. Non-GMO heaven. GREAT customer service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music featuring regional bands, dance floor, pool tables, leather couches, big fireplace, good bar food, numerous TVs for sports fans, Texas Hold 'Em nights.
13 locals recommend
Gemini Bar & Grill
456 N State StLive music featuring regional bands, dance floor, pool tables, leather couches, big fireplace, good bar food, numerous TVs for sports fans, Texas Hold 'Em nights.
Quintessential small Irish pub. Family-owned. Live music. Great food. Cozy seating areas. Outdoor patio & firepits during warm weather. Kid-friendly.
11 locals recommend
The Dullahan Irish Pub
352 B AveQuintessential small Irish pub. Family-owned. Live music. Great food. Cozy seating areas. Outdoor patio & firepits during warm weather. Kid-friendly.
Shopping
Gorge Performance
6626 S Macadam AveSUP rentals
Portland Kayak Company
6600 S Macadam AveKayak rentals