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Mediterranean Exploration Company, Portland, OR
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Mediterranean Exploration Company

$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor.

Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

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Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: This marquee restaurant from hospitality giant Sesame Collective goes big on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. The menu is meant for sharing; order crispy lamb hummus with fluffy pita before moving on to signature dishes like chermoula-rubbed shrimp cooked in an open hearth in the industrial-chic space. Playful cocktails like a Turkish coffee martini add to the always-festive vibe.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 222-0906
  • Website
    http://mecpdx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

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What 215 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company dazzles with "divine" lamb chops, "outstanding" food, and "exceptional" service. Known for its lively ambiance, it offers a dynamic Mediterranean dining experience with flavorful dishes like crispy lamb hummus. While noise can be a factor, the vibrant atmosphere and "creative" culinary offerings make it a must-visit in Portland.

215 Reviews

  1. Carol

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and really nice service - went for our anniversary, staff were able to move us from the counter to a table and also sent us home with some cookies to help make our anniversary celebration more special. Definitely recommend!

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  2. Rob

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding. Beautiful flavors in each dish. The amba roasted cauliflower was so tasty the combination of pepitas, feta, and tahina were perfect.

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  3. Gary

    VIP

    Denver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find in downtown Portland area Shared plates and tapas like experience. Food and service was top notch

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  4. Viktoriya

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely perfect! Service is always at its high! And the food was 🤤

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  5. Paul

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to MEC several times. Always outstanding. Incredibly flavorful, creative dishes. Lamb chops to die for. Great cocktails. The servers and staff are all warm and funny, makes for a great experience!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience. Our waiter was excellent, and so was the food. I have a food allergy, and the staff was very careful and kind to accommodate me. We will definitely go back the next time we are in Portland.

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  7. Amy

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, cocktails and menu. Everything we ordered was fantastic - don’t sleep on the carrots, they were the best. The pistachio cake- also a hit! Looking forward to coming back.

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  8. Jae

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love everything on the menu! One of our favorite Restaurants!

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  9. Keith

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy our dining experience at MEC! We are locals that bring any visiting family and friends to experience the Mediterranean cuisine. And being Lebanese we fully understand and appreciate the MECs offerings of fun and thoughtful twists to some very traditional dishes! Love the few rotating menu items while keeping some of the staples! Great service to make it all five stars!

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  10. Che

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place is top of the line. The food, service, and scene are what we wanted for our anniversary and this place exceeded our expectations. Next time we are in town, we will be back.

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FAQs

Mediterranean Exploration Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 222-0906.

Mediterranean Exploration Company is rated 4.8 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today

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Google Map for Mediterranean Exploration Company

333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-3144

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    NW Flanders St & NW 13th Ave
  • Area
    NW Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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