Upscale Mediterranean-Middle Eastern fare & cocktails served in an industrial-chic setting.
At a glance
#33 of 93 Restaurants in Portland #3 of 10 Mediterranean restaurants in PortlandLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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5 ★77%
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4 ★16%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Mediterranean Exploration Company?
- Mediterranean Exploration Company is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,175 reviews.
- How does Mediterranean Exploration Company rank in Portland?
- Mediterranean Exploration Company is #33 of 93 Restaurants in Portland by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Mediterranean Exploration Company located?
- 333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States — 12.9 km from the center of Portland.
- How can I contact Mediterranean Exploration Company?
- Phone: +1 503-222-0906 · Website: mediterraneanexplorationcompany.com
The food was delicious and staff hospitable. Must get items are the watermelon salad, artichoke hummus, and lamb chops. They were the stand out dishes of the night for us.
It’s of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had so far. Some of the best ones we ordered were blistered snap peas, hummus, lamb kebab. Lamb chops and hanger steak was also very good. Ambience inside and outside was amazing so was the service. Highly recommend this place if you’re in Portland downtown. Will surely visit again if I’m in the area.
One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants of all time, this is most definitely the place to bring friends and share plates. Highly recommend the salmon, radicchio salad and humus with pita. You won’t be disappointed. Reservations are a must for this very popular restaurant. There is a fabulous outdoor seating area or an inside bar area, if you prefer.
Loved the food and the ambience.
The service was good.
Falafel was simply amazing. One of the best falafel ever had.
Lamb Adana kebab was flavorful and juicy.
The portion size was less as compared to the Price.
Majedra was nice but little on a dry size.
Roasted eggplant ( baba ganush) was amazing and so was the pita bread.
The portion size is less as compared to the cost.
Definitely must visit place.
The service was good.
Falafel was simply amazing. One of the best falafel ever had.
Lamb Adana kebab was flavorful and juicy.
The portion size was less as compared to the Price.
Majedra was nice but little on a dry size.
Roasted eggplant ( baba ganush) was amazing and so was the pita bread.
The portion size is less as compared to the cost.
Definitely must visit place.
Went here for a late night Friday dinner. The vibe is cool though very loud…we could barely hear what our server was saying and vice versa. Started the night with Hummus and fresh pita….I really liked the Mejadara (rice, lentils, onions) - simple and flavorful….The lamb chops are the start of the menu! The Moroccan brick chicken was salty snd less flavorful than I expected.
Overall a good experience! Drinks were good but very pricey for the quantity!
Food - 4/5
Ambience - 4/5
Drinks - 3.5/5
Overall a good experience! Drinks were good but very pricey for the quantity!
Food - 4/5
Ambience - 4/5
Drinks - 3.5/5
Phenomenal food. Family style, though the portions are small. Lots of cars good into the preparation and display of the food and best of all, it's quick! The open chef station allows you to see good bring prepared and the fine attention to detail the chefs have.
Great option for those who are plant based or carnivores! It's savory and hold with flavor. Not heavy/oily or greasy!
Great option for those who are plant based or carnivores! It's savory and hold with flavor. Not heavy/oily or greasy!
A Mediterranean restaurant in the middle of Pearl district in Portland. This was the first visit here and I was pleasantly surprised with this place. Service is very good, they are very attentive. The food is good, I don’t eat meat but they have a lot of choices for non meat eaters. They also have many meat dishes, my husband and daughter were happy with the selection too. I will definitely return here.
The Turkish coffee is to die for. The grilled octopus was the best I’ve had in the USA and overseas. Lamb chops was superb. Big shoutout to Elliot and the staff 🙏🏾.
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