Ranked · Updated May 2026
The 10 Best Tattoo Shops in Lake Oswego, OR
Ranked top 10 for Lake Oswego, OR — scored by rating, review volume, and distance from Lake Oswego. Updated weekly. See the full Portland top 10.
Finding a tattoo artist near Lake Oswego usually means weighing two things at once: how good the shop actually is, and how far you're realistically willing to drive for it. This guide solves both. We pulled every verified studio within 15 miles of Lake Oswego, then ranked them against the wider Portland market using the same star ratings, review volume, and proximity signals locals already trust — no pay-to-play, no sponsored slots.
Lake Oswego sits inside the Portland tattoo scene, which means residents get the benefit of big-city talent without big-city wait times. The shops below range from neighborhood walk-in studios to appointment-only specialists known across OR for custom work. Whether you're booking your first piece or adding to a full sleeve, the list is ordered to put the strongest match for Lake Oswego at the top.
What to expect from this list
- Verified ratings only. Every shop has real review history — we exclude studios with no public track record.
- Distance from Lake Oswego. Each listing shows exact mileage so you can balance quality against drive time.
- Style tags. Filter by what you actually want inked — fine line, traditional, blackwork, realism, Japanese, and more.
- Booking signals. We flag walk-in availability, price tier, and direct links to each studio's site and Instagram.
- Refreshed weekly. Rankings move as new reviews land — no stale "best of 2019" lists.
- No.1
Milano Body Piercing
4.6(398)2.9 mi from Lake Oswego$$Our top pick for Lake Oswego — 2.9 miles from Lake Oswego, with 398 verified reviews averaging 4.6★.
- No.2
Skin City Tattoo and Body Piercing
4.8(1,495)4.8 mi from Lake Oswego$$Skin City Tattoo and Body Piercing is a tattoo studio in Tigard.
- No.3
Welcome Home Tattoo
5.0(91)2.1 mi from Lake Oswego$$Welcome Home Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Lake Oswego.
- No.4
Above the Pearl Tattoo, LLC.
5.0(67)2.2 mi from Lake Oswego$$Above the Pearl Tattoo, LLC.
- No.5
Black Dahlia Tattoo Company
5.0(29)1.4 mi from Lake Oswego$$Black Dahlia Tattoo Company is a tattoo studio in Lake Oswego.
- No.6
Established Ink Tattoo
4.8(64)2.0 mi from Lake Oswego$$Established Ink Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Lake Oswego.
- No.7
Star Tattoo
4.9(48)1.8 mi from Lake Oswego$$Star Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Lake Oswego.
- No.8
DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo
5.0(1,698)7.2 mi from Lake Oswego$$DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Portland.
- No.9
Pussycat Tattoo
5.0(63)2.9 mi from Lake Oswego$$Pussycat Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Lake Oswego.
- No.10
Dead Gods Tattoo
4.8(203)4.1 mi from Lake Oswego$$Dead Gods Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Portland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best tattoo shop near Lake Oswego, OR?+
Based on rating, review count, and proximity, Milano Body Piercing ranks #1 for Lake Oswego. The full list is ranked by a combination of star average, review volume, and distance from Lake Oswego.
Are these shops actually in Lake Oswego?+
We include studios within roughly 15 miles of Lake Oswego — the realistic radius most people drive for a tattoo appointment. Each listing shows its distance and neighborhood so you can pick what's convenient.
How much do tattoos cost near Lake Oswego?+
Most reputable studios in the Portland area charge $150–$250 per hour for custom work, with shop minimums around $80–$120. Specialists and well-known artists routinely run $300+ per hour. Always confirm pricing during your consultation.
How often is this list updated?+
Our shop data refreshes weekly — ratings, review counts, and rankings reflect the most recent verified data from each studio.
Looking beyond Lake Oswego?
See every top-rated shop across the Portland metro — ranked by reviews and verified weekly.
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