Had dinner here with my mom tonight as she is wanting to try every place in Lake O. We really like the vibe inside, there is also outside seating on a balcony. Service was good, drinks came out timely as well as food. My mom really enjoyed her steak and the carbonara was good as well. We will be back to try more read more

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This is a favorite hangout for family and friends. My first trip here was for a Meetup group. We had a great time, wonderful drinks and food choices. They have a great happy hour menu as well! The service is what you would expect for a such a great place. Friendly and very helpful. read more

This place is a slam dunk. The food is excellent, the prices are great, and the service is consistently friendly. They offer new specials all the time, and they're actually special, with creative flavors that keep things interesting. The vibe-to-price-to-quality ratio is quite possibly the best in Lake Oswego. The staff make you feel like you're coming home to eat with friends, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere every time. It's the kind of place that keeps you coming back. Not just for the food, but for the experience. read more

A Lake O fave! Not a bad meal here for me yet. This time out, I went for the Beet salad which was a real joy, a good helping full of wonderful flavors with lotsa beets, greens and goat cheese. Mmm. We also ordered a classic burger which was cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful, and sat on a pillowy brioche bun. So good! Service was delight, our server was friendly and super informative. OK, so the fries were not as crispy as we'd like but that's not a dealbreaker. The space is great, the upstairs is nice and woody and warm, with a patio overlooking the street giving it a Euro vibe. read more

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Dinner with a sorority sister of my wife's and her husband. Wife's Chardonnay was quite good. Their selection on Hazy IPAs was very limited as happens but I did find a beer that was acceptable. We had a pasta special, a crab cake appetizer, Fish and Chips and a Warm Spinach Salad. The Pasta Special (a tortellini dish) looked and tasted spectacular. Their Crab Cakes were a bit underwhelming ... small a rather bland. The Fish and Chips were pretty much standard fare and unremarkable. My Spinach Salad was actually quite good ... much different with toasted hazelnuts and a sherry vinaigrette dressing. I personally prefer a warm bacon dressing but the vinaigrette actually complemented the caramelized onions and mushrooms really well. While not a spectacular evening it was very enjoyable and Valerie L provided exceptional service. She's a star!! read more

BOO! I initially loved this place in my 2014 review. No more. We went for Happy Hour. There was only one person who was almost done eating. The bartender (a more mature fellow) was casually talking to someone, not serving him - standing in the restaurant talking. No one acknowledged we were there - or they would come back in a min. There were obviously plenty of people working a gal was putting candles on tables etc - we waited TEN mins to even have someone come over and give us a menu. The bartender seemed irritated at my question of did they have a pinot gris in the happy hour menu. "no, only chardonnay". And, when I asked for a taste - also seemed to irritate him. The food is great here - that is without question, which is why we went. And, it didn't disappoint. However - receiving the bill - there is a weird ADDED $1.25 for a "Hosting Fee"... Hosting Fee??? what the heck is thattttt. (if you google it will tell you that it's for 'helping the employees' basically) What? Then, I had gotten a regular non-premium martini. It says in menu Well Drinks are $8. A regular martini is just their well vodka and should be that. The charge for the martini was $12.00! Never going back - the service was lously. They are padding their prices and I can get much better treatment (and pours) at Five Spice or Tucci! read more

Here's a polished version that keeps your points while making it more effective and credible. Title: Dark and Stinky We met friends at Baird's on B for drinks and dinner on Friday night, and unfortunately it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had in a long time. I started with a Dark and Stormy, but it tasted more like stinky dishwater than a cocktail. There was no noticeable ginger beer or rum flavor--just an unpleasant, stale taste. I thought maybe something was off with my palate, so I asked my wife to try it. She almost spit it back into the glass. It was that bad. For an appetizer, we ordered the cauliflower, which seemed to be their take on the popular crispy Brussels sprouts dish. Unfortunately, it missed the mark completely. The cauliflower was only lukewarm, soft and mushy rather than crispy, and lacked much flavor. The entrees didn't improve things. My wife ordered the fish and chips. The fish was soggy instead of crisp, and it was bland and uninspiring. I ordered the "fresh" king salmon. The portion was surprisingly small, and the only prominent flavor was an overly fishy taste--not what I'd expect from fresh king salmon. The service was slow and inattentive, although it appeared the restaurant may have been understaffed, so I'm willing to give them some grace on that point. Overall, between the terrible cocktail, disappointing food, and lackluster experience, we left wondering how this restaurant earns its reputation. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more

My husband and I went a few weeks ago and our server spilled ketchup all over my purse. She did not offer a discount, a free dessert, nothing. She told us how WE could potentially clean it but that was it. The bag was ruined. She took down my name and phone number but no one ever called. It was an appalling experience. Update: I didn't think this experience could get worse, but somehow it did. The owner called me after I left my review and was incredibly rude. He talked over me throughout the conversation, was not interested in understanding why I was upset and rather expressed being upset with me for leaving a poor review, and insisted that they had handled the situation appropriately. The server lied and told him that she offered us a dessert to make up for things, she definitely did not. Just very weird over all, I have never experienced anything like this. It should be a very clear-cut situation, the server destroyed a customer's possession. Some sort of gesture of hospitality would have been appreciated in the moment. read more

Rating: 3.5 stars I came here with a group of four people. We arrived at 7:30 PM and were seated right away even without a reservation. The restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated to the side and only one table near us was filled. Our server was very friendly and got our order to us quickly. I tried a MOCKTAIL which was nice and tasty. We had a side of BRUSSEL SPROUTS. The sprouts were very tasty and cooked well. Definitely a nice starter. I also had a CHOPPED SALAD. When I received the bowl though I noticed a fly crawling around the hard boiled egg :O That did turn my stomach a bit but the waitress did exchange the whole bowl for a new one. The flavor and combination of the salad was great. The egg though was overly boiled and had way too much paprika on them. All in all, the food option was nice as was the service; however, there may be a slight cleanliness issue that may need to be addressed? read more

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First we had the crab cakes and the shrimp cocktail. The happy hour red house wine was Robert Mondavi which you cannot go wrong with! For our entrees I had Fish N Chips and my boyfriend had the Imperial Ranch Skirt Steak (rare!). Both had great flavor, the Fish N Chip had a batter that was not too greasy and the french fries were crispy and salted perfectly. For the steak, it was cooked perfectly to his liking which is rare, the mashed potatoes were mouth watering and the asparagus were easy to cut and seasoned just right. Check it out in LO! read more

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Pros: decent size menu, great wine selection Cons: inconsistent meals. Two of my friends ordered the same meal and one was missing toppings on their chicken sandwich Our server didn't check on us as much as we would have preferred and we had to help the table next to us get her attention for their check. read more

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Baird's has become one of my favorite happy hour bars. Tucked on a quiet side street in downtown Lake Oswego, stiff drinks and tasty small bites are what Baird's is about. On a recent visit with friends, I had a nicely made Old Fashioned and ordered vegetarian potstickers, crab cakes, roasted Brussels sprouts and street tacos for the table. All were pretty tasty and filling. There's a nice balcony dining space overlooking the street when the weather is nice and a cozy main dining space and bar area. The staff has always been friendly. A very solid option in the heart of LO. (4 stars). read more

Not bad. Not great. So fair, I guess? I met a friend here and found it to be a lively bar with a good community vibe. I had a carne asada salad (which was more steak than asada), my share of Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, and two glasses of wine, setting me back $50 pre-tip. Things feel a tiny bit off here. The food is fine but has zero finesse. There's nary a garnish to be had nor a nod to appealing plating. The service is curt to say the least. Our server, doing double duty as hostess, was pretty much a drill sergeant. For me the distinction between 3 and 4 stars is if I'd recommend to a friend, and I'm sorry to report I wouldn't, but I do appreciate affordable wine by the glass, so there's that read more

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We stopped in for Happy Hour on 6/20/25. We have recently enjoyed the brussels sprouts appetizer at several restaurants and these are clearly the winner. The staff was attentive and very friendly. They fail to disappoint us, so we will be back. read more

Love this place since it opened. Friendly place. I felt like I could be friends with the people at the other table.

We have been here several times, both to eat in and take out. The ambiance is great, both indoors and on the veranda. The service is top-notch, the food is delicious and the bartender is excellent! This has been one of our mainstays in Lake Oswego since we moved here several years ago. I very much recommend Baird's, you'll enjoy it! read more

We're regulars here and the food and service is always great. I love the Falafel sandwich with a salad. I also get the roasted beet salad. The garlic Macaroni and Cheese is excellent. Sit outside on nice evenings and get a view of Mt Hood. read more

Normally one of my favorite places... although the acoustic are loud... last nights order of shrimp were less then stellar. Hard and no flavor. read more

A bit pricey but the food was mediocre at best. We had a lot better food for a lot cheaper prices while we were in town.

Great place! My wife and my "secret" dinner date place where we can always count on great food, great service and great atmosphere! Plus Baird himself sometimes visits guest tables! Love it! read more

Stopped by for Happy Hour and glad we did. Happy Hour is Monday-  Saturday from 330-530 pm. Got there early enough to get a table outside on their upstairs balcony. The bottom of the building is another restaurant so remember that you need to take stairs to their side entrance,  just off the street. There is a parking lot behind the building but everyone in our party got street parking.  Ordered the crab cakes,  brussel sprouts,  caesar salad, mac and cheese, and the fish and chips. The drink specials are very reasonable. Got the Prosecco and a glass of the House Red.  We enjoyed everything and the mac and cheese warmed up well for the next day's lunch. I was expecting bigger cuts of fish for the fish and chips. The dish came with two pieces of fried cod a little longer than the length of a breakfast sausage link. I totally forgot to take a picture. Although,  the dish came with plenty of french fries and I really liked the remoulade.  Our server was attentive- got our drink orders quickly, checked on us throughout the meal, and asked if we wanted any other food or drinks before Happy Hour ended at 530 pm.  Would go back to try items from their regular menu. read more

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Good for Happy hour! HH is daily 2-6. Their drinks are yummy and a good selection in draft beers. The wings were soooooo good. But NOT I'm happy hour, try the HH crab cakes, tater tots and basil berry mixed drink. read more

Great food, more than enough to share for a hearty meal, especially the Mac and cheese...comfort food extraordinaire. Pours of wine are generous although best to stick with happy hour selection unless you have plenty to spend. Ambiance is rustic but pleasantly so. And service is exceptional especially from Kirk ( I hope I got that right)! He's also the bartender and makes great drinks even faux ones. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service. When in Lake Oswego one of the top places to go! The happy hour is also very expansive. Highly recommend. read more

Instagram pics of Chef Michael's plated creations are amazing! He sculptures with ingredients on the plate that'll make you say "Wow!" My jaws drop! The bulbous linings in my mouth pulsate into a slow droll droll droll. Looks lip smacking delish. Pic by pic, plate by plate, week over week salivating on the "dish of the week" which posts on Thursday's Instagram "enough!" I declared. "We gotta get down to Baird's for lunch to taste and eat-up!" "Creds" to Chef Michael and his "bitchin-kitchen" team / cooks. Service with a smile made a group of 13 we hauled in for lunch smile too. Here is a 3-course meal the Chef pulled together using his touch turning fresh and seasonal ingredients, spices and select proteins into artistic cuisine on a plate. Check out the menu. Menu: Starter: Dungeness crab with Canadian rock crab, remoulade made with mayonnaise, pickles, capers, anchovy and zest of lemon. 1) Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Cultivated Mushrooms, Mock Sauce and Fried Leeks 2) Salmon Belly Bacon fermented with honey, brown sugar, salt, pepper and paprika, white Northern Beans, Frisée and Citrus 3) Seared Tuna Steak, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Dill Cream, Blistered Cherry Tomato, Fort George Stout Mustard and Basil Oil Each dish an "eye-popper jaw-dropper show stopper!" Exceeded this Foodie Yelper's "expect-tastins" by a country mile. Delicious! What else can I say! Say hey, attention reviewers for Portland Monthly, Willamette Week, PDX Eaters, the Oregonian, fellow Yelper's, foodies and friends time to make some noise for Baird's and Chef Michael. Ya'll gotta try it! Baird's is in a great location in downtown Lake Oswego with a very convivial vibe inside. I suggest to roll into downtown riding on the Willamette Historic Trolley, which you board in the SW Waterfront. Enjoy the ride along the river over trestles and through a tunnel into town. Walk town. Eat lunch at Baird's (tell the Chef I sent you). You'll dig it! Henry David Thoreau said people seldom hit what they don't aim it! I got to give it up! Chef hit the bull's-eye for our group! Wake up foodies to Chef Michael's creative and scrumptious dishes. It's art on a plate to belly! Yum yum yummy! Food creativity, presentation style on the plate and taste what foodies want! Follow Chef Michael Stone or Baird's on B - Bar & Grill on Instagram. I did! I ate! Now, I'm a believer! read more

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Friends took me here for my birthday dinner and I couldn't be happier! There were 6 of us and everyone loved their meals. Each prepared perfectly, delicious flavor combinations, utilizing fresh & local ingredients, and beautifully plated. Cocktails were also stellar! Customer service was exceptional! Right upfront the waiter asked if we wanted individual checks, which I think should be a standard question. Let the customers decide how they want to pay for their meals and don't assume everything ordered by a group will be paid by one person or split evenly amongst varying levels of cost. Kudos for asking a simple but important question! The waiter took our cocktail & drinks order, explained the specials, and checked back with us on mains and appetizers. He had a great attitude and really added to our wonderful experience. For appetizers to enjoy with our cocktails, we shared the crispy brussell sprouts cooked with bacon and shallots. What is not to love? Dish was perfect. We also had a round of fries. For dinner I was interested in the Cioppino, a seafood stew of San Francisco Italian origin, but I prefer it with linguine added. Our waiter checked with the chef and it was no problem. The dish was served piping hot, filled with clams, mussels, and cod with crab meat beautifully displayed on top. Broth was light in consistency and rich in flavor with red pepper lakes to give it the must have heat. The addition of linguine took this cioppino to the next level! All of my friends tried it and loved it; huge bowl so plenty to share. I'd be surprised if they don't offer it on their menu going forward; they seriously should! If you choose this dish, ask them to add it! The Mac & Cheese made with cavatappi pasta to soak up the rich gruyere béchamel and topped with carmelized onions and breadcrumbs was to die for. Comfort food, next level! It's rich so be prepared to take half home or share. Pulled pork tacos came three to a plate, flavorful meat with a lime creme sauce and cotijo cheese. What made this dish stand out was the cabbage slaw on the side. Crisp with a creamy dressing and a kick of heat. So good! The seasonal risotto with lemongrass, basil and asparagus was an interesting and delicious combination. I've never had lemongrass in anything but Thai or Asian cuisine. Loved that they added it to this dish. Topped with grilled salmon - the waiter asked for preference on how rare or well to cook the salmon - was a perfect summertime meal with the flavors of the season. Even the grilled chicken breast, a sometimes an uninteresting meal, was elevated by the plate of grilled fish veggies - summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus - with the chicken breast itself seasoned and grilled to maintain the juices. The restaurant has lots of seating choices - round tables great for large groups so everyone can talk to everyone; tables for two and four; outdoor seating with blankets provided for chilly evenings - and decorated in a casual but welcoming decor of burnt orange and olive green. First time here and I will definitely be back! That cioppino with linguine is calling me! read more

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Enjoyed our dinner at Bairds- we had the salmon BLAT. Salmon was prepared perfectly. Juicy and fresh. The bacon was crisp and the avocado fresh. I had the fries which were ok. I think I will get tots next time. Hubby chose Caesar. The cocktail was ok - not too many choices. We went on a Monday and it was a bit busy and ended up waiting awhile for our order. The service was fine and our waitress was attentive. read more

Loved the bartender - gave us great service and recommendations. Yummy HH food and nice ambiance.

Recently came here with a group of girlfriends. I had the carne asada salad which was super good. Our server Chelsea was very attentive and gave great service with a smile. Her cocktail recommendations were very tasty. I will definitely be back! read more

A very pleasant surprise - had no idea this place existed in L.O. We live in Pdx and rarely head south - but had a later event in the area and needed an easy meal. The service was personal and fun - the food was incredible - and it was fun to watch the place fill up with couples and families. read more

Went here for the first time and ordered a burger medium rare. They brought it out with the wrong side, which they were eager to correct but didn't until more than ten minutes later. The burger had great flavor, but the meat had been over-handled and went gummy/chewy, so I stopped at about the 2/3 mark. They kindly offered to remove it from my bill, which seemed overboard but I said ok and asked for the dessert menu so I wasn't totally hosing them. Ordered the brownie ice cream dessert and it was very good. I want to give them a second chance and try something else on the menu sometime. The balcony is nice, roomier than it looks from street level, and seems a lot nicer than inside. The crowd is very LO golf clubby middle aged folks. Which is fine and will surprise no one. read more

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The food is always well prepared and delicious and the atmosphere is always very relaxed

I don't know what the hype is about this place but it's definitely overrated. It was very busy when I was there, mostly an older crowd (65+). The service was slow but the server was nice. We got the crab cakes which were really good. I got the salmon burger, salmon was over cooked and bland. There really wasn't anything special about it. The side salad looked like it came from a pre-made salad mix. My BF got the Ciopinno which was also bland. The shrimp were very large which was good but the broth was bland and the seafood didn't taste fresh.I didn't get a mixed drink but our drinks ( glass of Prosecco and a corona) took about 20 mins to come from the bar. We did end up getting dessert, an apple cheesecake that was good. Maybe the appetizers and desserts are what make this place. I would only come back for drinks and small plates. read more

Food was tasteless and the prices are very high for what you get. If I am paying that much for my food at least I expect it to be worth it. You are paying for the location and not for the food. Service was ok and the atmosphere was a little loud. I won't recommend this restaurant read more

We've been going to Bairds since it opened. It's consistently solid - service, food & ambiance. We're grateful Baird opened up and has stayed open during the Covid19 time for takeout. The warm spinach salad, mac & cheese and burgers are family favorites. read more

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Poor quality food for extremely high prices. The cioppino was abysmal. The sangria was not worthy of the name. It is located in a perfect area but not worth the time or money. read more

Great food, in a comfortable atmosphere. Prices are not too bad considering the location (LO). We hit happy hour, shared a burger and fries, loaded cauliflower and a salad. It was plenty if food, plus a drink for $30. Service was great we definitely go back and recommend it! read more

Baird's On B - Cauliflower deliciousness - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Lake Oswego, Oregon

Baird's on B is a neighborhood bar and restaurant. It shares the same building as Chuck's Place who resides downstairs. Located off 2nd Street and B Avenue in downtown Lake Oswego, this restaurant is very rustic looking with a smallish bar. It is a very family friendly restaurant, it is after all, Lake Oswego. Food wise, hubby and I ordered: - Caprese Salad - Cioppino - Carnitas Tacos - Fresh Blueberry Mojito It was very average here. None of the food really stood out. The tomatoes in the caprese salad had absolutely no flavor and the cheese weren't very good, kinda dry and ick! The Cioppino broth was bland and uninteresting but had a good assortment of seafood. The carnitas tacos had good flavors but the meat was not crispy! Honestly, I can make all these dishes better myself at home. The star of the evening was my fresh blueberry mojito. Delicious, fresh and refreshing. Service was friendly, and parking was easy. But I wouldn't have dinner here again. Drinks are the way to go here and nothing else. read more

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This was our final dinner out in a string of five with our guests from Yorba Linda. We were sightseeing fall colors everyday and decided not to cook. From service to food this was our favorite. The food was so good, came out timely and temperature perfect from the kitchen. Our server was excellent. Favorites of the meal were the cioppino which got rave reviews from the two guys. The salmon which we got unblackened and medium was excellent. I can think of nothing which would have made it better. Love the ambience! read more

The name and description seem a bit misleading. I think they are underselling their attributes. Because, so far, color me impressed. Once you get past the odd entrance, which is up the stairs on the 2nd Street side of the building (not B Street), then it all went very smoothly from there. I still fondly remember this space from the Amadeus days when it was broken up into many small rooms, but it couldn't be more different inside. Dark woods and a modern interior with wide open dining spaces and a nice looking bar with a couple of TVs for viewing a game. It feels more upscale than a typical 'Bar & Grill' even though it is still pleasantly casual. So far I've visited for lunch and like the fish-intensive menu. But, I couldn't pass up the chicken sandwich and it exceeded my expectations. Sometimes a grilled chicken sandwich can be heavy or messy and the balance was just right. Not sure what I liked more, the soft brioche bun or the blend of chicken, brie, arugula and caramelized onions. Accompanied with a side salad, the entire meal was light and full of flavor. Full bar with a nice selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Even though the entrance, which includes a second set of stairs once you're inside, and the host's stand/waiting area are odd, it was a comfortable dining space and our server was flat out excellent. read more

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