Olivers

Went Chicken Marsala tonite. Excellent. Plus great live music by a man named New. Wouldn’t let me sing back up, but that’s cool. I love this place, but forget I mentioned it… it would just screw it up for us locals. Never mind. Peace.

Had a very bad experience here.
The overpriced glass of wine was good to be fair.
The bacon wrapped dates were also decently flavored.
But the recommended overpriced burger and fries was the worst in town. The fries appeared to be the kind kept in the frozen section at grocery stores in large bags, plain with no seasoning and completely tasteless. The hamburger meat itself was tough and of obvious poor quality beef.
The service, well… it was terrible
We were greeted by a woman, presumably the owner, at 5pm when they open and she seemed incredibly annoyed that we were there. She told us that technically they were open but she really didn’t like to start serving anyone until later at around 5:30 or so. Then she complained about other customers who have given her a hard time lately about groupon. I’m sorry but if you open your restaurant at 5pm, don’t attack patrons for showing up then wanting to order a meal. Terrible! Avoid this place!

Came here for the first time on a Saturday at 5pm. We were the only ones here but heard it’s much busier later during live music. Great food, had chicken marsala and wild salmon. Meat was cooked perfectly, sauces had amazing flavor. Will come back for sure.

We love to support local businesses, and were hoping to find our new favorite place. Unfortunately, our experience was SO bad, we will never ever go back.
Since the restaurant was nearly empty, we took a seat at the bar. When we arrived there was one other couple at the bar — total customer count of 4 with us. It took 5 – 10 minutes for her to bring us water and menus, which I would have understood had the place been packed. A few people did arrive during our visit.
We think there was some special on a salmon dish, because every single other diner that night was served salmon. However, it was not on the menu, or ever mentioned.
I ordered the «panko crusted cod» fish-​n-​chips. When it arrived, it appeared to be a cheap grocery store breaded triangular fillet (Gordon’s?) that was baked in the oven. I meant UNDER baked, as there was slimy white stuff under the «crust». I literally gagged trying to find an edible bite. It came with a serving of frozen french fries that also were oven baked. This was flat out the absolute worst meal I have ever been served in a restaurant. Ever. It was honestly just disgusting. When the server came for our plates, she looked down and said that I hadn’t eaten my fries… then grabbed my plate and rushed off. I think she knew that I was going to let her know how bad it was.
The prep area is in open sight, so we got to watch the cook scrape the end of the tartar sauce out of a jar into a cup for my plate, as well as fill a cup with ketchup from a huge squeeze bottle. Not appetizing to watch.
My husband ordered the meatloaf. He was underwhelmed with the meatloaf itself, but he did get a serving of real mashed potatoes and some wilted spinach with garlic, which wasn’t bad. He also got a cup of the ketchup as a condiment.
As we ate this horrible meal, the server did bring out a lovely serving of salmon for the couple next to us. It seemed she knew them well and theirs was on the house. Though I cannot confirm that, just what it appeared to us.
I will admit my glass of wine was good, as it should have been for $ 10 a glass.
Overall, the restaurant is in need of some TLC. A deep cleaning, some paint, that kind of stuff. Not sure what is up with the side patio, as the walls seem to be propped up on the outside with 2x4s. The kitchen prep area (that we got to stare into our entire meal) was cluttered, though not necessarily dirty. So I will give them that.
It was very disappointing, because we really wanted to love it.
Ironically, the Food Network was on the bar TV with episodes of Diner’s, Drive-​Ins and Dives. Every dish looked like a meal for royalty compared to Oliver’s.
Service — 0 stars
Cleanliness — 2 stars
Meatloaf — 2 stars
Fish n Chips — negative stars
Ambiance — 1 star
Avoid this place.

Tried this place out with an Amazon Local deal. I had the chicken marsala and my husband had the 3 cheese mac. The marsala was decent but was missing the simple ingredients of salt and pepper. Once I added salt and pepper, it was a little better. My husband’s 3 cheese mac was totally bland. Not much flavor at all, the pasta was overcooked and it was a pretty small portion for $ 14.00. There was also probably only 1 – 2 pieces of bacon crumbled into it… The service was decent but could have been better considering we were the only customers there on a Friday night. Sadly, we will not go back which is sad as I like to give to local small businesses.

I’m assuming the awesome reviews of this place were before a change in ownership! We drove all the way up here only to be disappointed by what appears to be a dump! The exterior and surrounding patios are an eyesore. We did not even bother to go inside because the outside was so poorly maintained!

Before buying an Amazon Local coupon, I’ve learned to check Unilocal reviews.
A quick look Oliver’s reviews on Unilocal revealed many 5-​Star ratings.
Perhaps I should have looked at the reviews more closely. Most of the high-​scoring reviews are brief, and the reviewers have made few entries — and most interestingly, are from out-​of-​towners! The low-​scoring reviews are more detailed, and the reviewers have posted numerous reviews.
On their website home page, the owner writes: «Our goal is a little different than other places …»
Our experience was that Oliver’s is VERY different from many restaurants we’ve explored over the years, in many ways.
Our visit took place late on a hot, steamy Saturday afternoon/​evening. We felt comfortable arriving at 5:00 p.m., because their website said they opened an hour earlier. Upon arrival, we found their small dining room not ready for customer, stepping over «Open» banners and such on the floor.
We weren’t welcomed, our arrival seemed to be tolerated.
We thought about dining on their patio, but the sun was so low, we would have been baked alive with no shade. Inside the building was no better; the restaurant was sweltering. On a positive note, it didn’t smell bad inside.
They did have their screen mesh covering their back door, next to their kitchen, tied open, perhaps to induce air movement through the former «hamburger hut» chalet building; not good for vector control.
Sweetie ordered their «House made Meatloaf» with mashed potato, and sautéed spinach. On their website’s dinner menu, this meal was listed as $ 12.00. However, it was actually $ 16 at the restaurant.
Having seen a delicious looking «Oliver’s Pot Pie» — as seen on the menu, with carrots, parsnips, potatoes, corn and peas covered in a flaky crust, I ordered this item. On the web: $ 13.00. In real life: $ 16.
I asked to use the restroom, and was told it’s «out back» and was handed a key chained to a large metal tool. Good thing I didn’t need to close the door — I went there to wash my hands — the light did NOT work in this «out back restroom». For customer’s convenience, was a flashlight propped up on the sink. I’m glad I wasn’t visiting at night!
The House made Meatloaf was okay, Sweetie said, and tasted very much like what she makes at home. She’d hoped for some kind of gravy or topping for the crumbled pile of meatloaf (it looked as if had been scooped out with a spoon and dumped on the plate) that she said was a little dry. Bits of skin in the mashed potato made them seem freshly prepared. The spinach had a little garlic sautéed with it, but didn’t look that appetizing.
Oliver’s Pot Pie was disappointing. Instead of looking like what was on the website, it was a large soup dish, with four squares of puff pastry baked on the top.
The pastry was golden brown on the top, but sadly, raw and uncooked on the underside. It had no flavor.
The pot pie was more like a chicken vegetable soup; with a very thin, watery chicken stock, and small diced overcooked vegetables and shreds of tough, skin-​on chicken. It was almost flavorless. I asked for salt at the counter, and after four doses of salt, it still had almost no flavor.
Eventually, I just gave up, after eating about half of it.
We paid the bill, and tipped the teenage waiter well; it wasn’t his fault.
On the way out, we heard the owner ask the waiter if he tasted the rejected Chicken Soup, and he replied «it tasted okay to me». The owner snorted that we customers obviously didn’t know good food.
We may not be culinary connoisseurs, but we know what we like. These were not $ 16 dinners; not even close.
Using discount coupons has let us to try many eateries we’d otherwise never experience; and has made is regular customers at full price. We won’t be back to Oliver’s, regardless of the price.

Loved the quaint, friendly atmosphere. I’ll definitely go again!

WOW! This was probably the best overall experience I’ve had at a restaurant, ever. There was not just one thing in particular, but a collection of people and events that made this solo dinner special.

I found this restaurant on Unilocal and looked at the menu online. It showed a simple food fare that was elevated and reasonably prices with a nice bar and small wine selection. I decided to go for it and I’m more than happy I did.
I arrived and immediately could tell the restaurant was filled with locals who were regulars, but I did not feel out of place one bit. I sat down at a table for one and chatted with my server who later I found out was the owner, Becky. I made small talk with the table next to me for a few minutes and returned to my studying. They mainly talked with me because they heard me order the chicken marsala and they two had ordered the dish which was the daughters favorite. Again, local regulars… good sign!
I had a nice glass of malbec which the owner recommended and it was fabulous and reasonably priced at $ 8. Oh, and you can bring your own bottle of wine, too!
Once the marsala came out I was very impressed with the colors and perfect doneness to my spinach. I do not like over cooked vegetables of any kind and thought the chef got the spinach more that perfect. The chicken was cooked perfectly with a VERY flavorful gravy and yummy mashed potatoes. The gravy wasn’t as dark as you are used to seeing but the dish was utterly fantastic!
After dinner I asked if there were any desserts and Becky informed me that they don;t have a dessert menu but she does have vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce. Just like what grandma would have waiting for you at her house! I politely declined and mentioned I was in chocolate mood. About 10 minutes later Becky brings me a plate of chocolate she had her chef go get me from the store across the street. Where have you EVER gotten costumer service like that… NO WHERE I BET! I was blown away and moved to the bar where I would chat with Becky and several other patrons who were obviously regulars. I felt as though I as at a friends hours having a dinner party and was welcomed with open arms. Eric the chef is amazing and cooks with love making his dishes taste like home!
I live in the Eugene area, but when I come back to the Portland area you can bet I will be heading back to Oliver’s where I saw children, parents, couples, and even dogs enjoying their night!
Thank you Becky and friends fr making me feel at home and filling my belly with delicious food and fabulous vino!

Great food — but I wish they still had the awesome bread and Salted butter they used to have:(
The chicken enchilada is awesome! Food is made to order so expect to wait a bit for your food. Check out the wine list too! Menu is not huge but has some nice options!

This is the first review I’ve ever written on Unilocal,which should tell you how passionately I feel about what I’m writing here. We’d been driving by this place for years and the enthusiastic reviews (which I now can’t believe are real) convinced us to finally give it a try. I want to warn others not to give in to a similar curiosity.
Last night, my family had the worst meal we’ve ever had at a restaurant at Olivers. I ordered the chicken marsala because someone said on here it was «to die for. «Other than there being chicken and mushrooms, this in no way resembled marsala. It was a flavorless white cream sauce with no marsala wine whatsoever. The sauteed spinach on the side was only half cooked (some pieces totally raw) and not seasoned in any way. It all went really well with my not-​even-​cold white wine.
My husband’s chicken pot pie was the ugliest presentation I’ve ever seen. Instead of being covered with a pie crust, someone had taken several frozen puff pastry squares and put them on top of it at odd angles. The pastry was burnt on top and raw on the inside, but the kicker was that the chicken and stuff inside was just as flavorless and gooey as my chicken (I would suspect it was the same goo).
I started having terrible stomach pains while still at the restaurant, which lasted all evening. My husband had the pleasure of getting violently ill in the middle of the night. I think the worst part of this was how much we spent on this horrible-​tasting and sickening meal. Each of our entrees was between $ 16 and $ 17.

Second time here. The chicken Marsala is so good you want to cry. It’s served with mashed potatoes and garlicky spinach. The mushroom gravy is divine. I want to go back and try the other items on the menu.

We had our rehearsal dinner at Oliver’s! It was conveniently located down the street from our wedding ceremony venue. They were more than happy to accommodate our group of 27 and created a custom menu in advance for us. Everyone was raving about the food, the service and the ambiance. A total win!

They say there open but… there not? Maybe they should change there hours of operation to reflect what is posted.

GREAT back patio, Sooo warm & inviting. Food was delish and service was over the top. Highly recommend you try it! Rumor has it there’s an outdoor TV for football season on the way, BONUS!!!

Totes adorbs! We were looking for somewhere in Lake O to enjoy some happy hour time, and after a second creepy drive-​by of Pepper’s we saw Oliver’s and decided to give it a shot. We ordered the assortment plate to share, although we didn’t share the eggs or japs. First off, the wasabi deviled eggs were the tits! Why don’t all deviled eggs have wasabi in them? I was kind of weary of dates, but they were delicious! My bf gobbled up all the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers and we shared the steak bites. We will be back for happy hour next time!

Have been back a couple more times since my original review and I still really enjoy this place. The atmosphere has a lot of character and I think that is worth a lot.
The décor has changed a bit and is much more pleasant. There is now a sign outside which is a nice touch, as before, I actually thought I wasn’t at the right place until I came in.
The patio area will be great in the summer, unfortunately it is pouring rain out right now :(
I would rank the deviled eggs appetizer as one of the best in the Portland-​metro area, and I eat out a lot, and have the deviled eggs everywhere that has them.
Becky is great and the food is still as good as my first go-​around.
I will definitely be back.

Yuck. There was a hair in the jalapeño bites, and they left all the seeds in so that they were unbearably spicy. The menus were made from cheap office file folders and the wine glasses were all dirty. I thought I’d give it a try, but I can’t recommend it. Not clean and very tacky.

I gave it three stars, my wife gave it 2. I thought the appetizer sampler was good. I liked the steak bites. She liked the bacon wrapped date. The other stuff was just ok. The service was decent. There were a few flies flying around in the small space… a little annoying.
The bathroom was in the back of the building like an old gas station, have to walk outside. MInor inconvenience.

Well if you are expecting snooty, pricey and food that makes you starve after you’ve paid through the nose, this is not the place.
Oliver’s was recommended by a friend and I was dubious given the star rating here on Unilocal,which I love to Unilocal by the way, but it did make me nervous to try this place. I don’t know if the filter is skewing the reviews for this place or not, but I think this place is not getting the rating it deserves.
How nice to go to a place in Lake Oswego, feel warmly welcomed by the owner who is more than happy to let you choose where you want to sit, and then be absolutely surprised by the down home comforting and affordable fare.
I had a delicious garden salad, grilled cheese (with bacon) sandwich and a beer. I am a HUGE rib eye steak fan and didnt try this go around because I wanted to make sure that the food was prepared reasonably well before I committed to the steak.
Without a doubt, I will go back and try the rib eye next time. I just cannot believe this place doesn’t rank higher!