10 Best Cocktail Bars in Lake Oswego

“The bar tender went out of his way to help me. My car has a wind break that covers the back seat. I took the piece out of the car and he stored it for me so I would not have to go back to the room. Then we were late getting back from dinner, he stayed until we got back. As expected from the Crown Plaza. The best service.“

“10 stars! One of my absolute favorite restaurants the food is fabulous. Every time we are in Lake Oswego we stop for breakfast or lunch.“

“The Five Spice staff were the best! Happy hour was a real happy hour that has drink and food specials. Sitting out on the veranda watching the sun go down, it was Absolutely beautiful. Having the happy helpful staff made the experience a real nice time. We WILL be back!!!“

“A craft cocktail bar in a suburban Hilton. Does the ambiance leave something to be desired? Yes, but… the cocktail menu and drink quality here make it a quirky and well worth it visit. The head bartender here is clearly well trained and talented. He introduced himself and explained that he creates the seasonal menu himself. The ingredients are high quality, including homemade syrups and shrubs. He made an on the spot mocktails for our group as well as the amazing cocktails.“

“Holy 5-alarm fire! I got the Fusiili ala Vodka, which I know is supposed to have some heat, but this one —- it’s like the cap fell off the jar of chili flakes! I still loved it - the pasta was perfectly cooked, the pork shoulder was bursting with great spices, but I was still facially sweating through the whole meal. We got their Caesar salad too, which was excellent, not too much dressing and just the right amount of anchovies. The real deal, and helped cool off my lips.
Grassa has their counter service food model down pat, and the meals come out fairly quick, fresh and hot, so thumbs up there. Service is up and down, depending on how slammed they are, but I give them a pass since they do do aLOT of takeout orders and are not meant to be table service. Love that they have beer, wine and some cocktails too.
This location works well for all the reasons stated above, but we often get our food to go — the ambiance here is not that great. Strip-mall -modern-meets industrial in a cold, cavernous space does not make you want to linger. No thanks.“

“I wish nothing but the best for Baird's , nice to always see there's some great businesses out there that actually care about making a difference.“

“Our server was great . She was attentive without being intrusive. I gave a confusing order and when it came it wasn't what I thought I had ordered but was fine so I didn't say anything. When she noticed it she evidently went to the manager and came back with a range of options. I said it was fine and took the dessert option. What special service! Made me want to return even more often!“

“Tucci has a vast menu with options galore and reasonable prices. The service has always been excellent. They have a policy of no corkage fee so bring a bottle of wine with you! The only downside is the restaurant can be quite noisy, so be aware.“

“Friendly service and great food.“

““What if you combined a Michelin-starred kitchen with the exclusivity of a yacht club and the parking availability of a Taylor Swift concert?”

Let’s start with the beef tartare, which is less a dish and more a religious experience (Thank you Chef Kenny). It arrives with the confidence of a French runway model and the flavor profile of a Parisian love affair. You’ll question why you ever bothered cooking meat in the first place.

Pair it with a glass of Patricia Green Pinot Noir, which doesn’t just complement the tartare—it writes it poetry, serenades it under moonlight, and proposes marriage by dessert. This is not a wine by the glass; this is a wine by divine intervention.

And then there’s the William Larue Weller bourbon, served neat, as God and Kentucky intended. It’s so smooth it could negotiate world peace, or at least convince you that $$$ for a pour is a reasonable life choice.

The Caesar salad? A crisp, garlicky triumph that could make Julius himself rise from the grave and say, “Et tu, Romaine?” And the steak frites? Let’s just say the fries are so good they should come with a warning label: “May cause spontaneous applause.”

Now, parking. If you’re arriving by car, may the odds be ever in your favor. The lot is a Darwinian battleground where only the most cunning survive. But why drive when you can arrive like Poseidon himself—by boat? Just don’t forget the sacred dock code, lest you be cast adrift like a paddle boarder who dared trespass on the hallowed planks of Mann’s private marina. (Seriously, paddle boarders: this is not your moment.)

The bar program? A fever dream of excellence. The Old Fashioneds are so well-balanced they could walk a tightrope in a hurricane. The mixed drinks are crafted with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker and the flair of a Vegas magician.

In conclusion, Mann’s on the Lake is not just a restaurant—it’s a lifestyle. A delicious, slightly smug, boat-access-only lifestyle. Five stars, assuming you can find a place to park.“