The Woodsman Tavern


The Woodsman Tavern was a New American restaurant in the Richmond neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, in the United States. The restaurant originally operated from 2011 to 2018, followed by a second stint from 2021 to 2023.

Description

The Woodman Tavern served New American cuisine in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood.

History

The restaurant originally opened in 2011, and closed in December 2018. The building later housed Tasty n Daughters. The restaurant group Submarine Hospitality re-opened The Woodsman Tavern on December 1, 2021. In 2023, the business announced plans to close on August 20. A closing announcement said, "We love our neighborhood and this very beloved piece of SE Division Street. With that, we won't be gone for long and are developing a new concept to share with you soon enough."
The restaurant L'Échelle began operating in the space in 2024.

Reception

Michael Russell included the restaurant in The Oregonian's 2023 list of Portland's ten best new brunches.