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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 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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.

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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 165 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company offers a "lively and vibrant" dining experience, featuring "exceptional" Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing" lamb chops and hummus, while service is "impeccable" and staff are "friendly and accommodating." Despite its "high noise level," the atmosphere remains "fun and energetic," making it a top choice in Portland's Pearl District.

165 Reviews

  1. Thor

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal here. Vibe was great as was service.

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  2. Christine

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely would come back! Got the lamb chop, grilled octopus, broccolini, hamachi crudo, salmon belly tartare. All was delicious!

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  3. Thomad

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time sitting at the Chef’s counter. Everything from the drinks, my wife had the Rosé and I had the Moroccan mint tea, to the incredible crispy lamb hummus with fresh hot & puffy pita, to the roasted beet salad and the lamb chops were incredible. The service was timely and the atmosphere was so lively. Really nice place to go while in Portland. Can’t wait to go back with some friends.

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  4. Brandon

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. You can never go wrong here. The only negative is that the tables are permanently affixed to the floor. They squish you against the wall if you are an average or above person.

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  5. wesonk

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mezze dishes were all amazing! 2 dishes per person was about right, dont skip the carrots!

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  6. Mary

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Creative, beautiful, fresh, textural, flavorful food- an elevated offering with great service. We are particularly smitten with the radicchio salad, humus with crispy lamb, pita, and brussels sprouts. This time we went all out and had dessert. The Black Sesame Mousse was divine.

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  7. Vera

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, incredible dish preparation and flavors. We will definitely be back.

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  8. Matthew

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites in Portland. Great quality, delicious food that wows the taste buds.

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  9. benjamin

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good friend recommended Mediterranean Exploration Company, and we were not disappointed. When we showed for our reservation (45 minutes early), we were promptly seated with a smile. Our server was amazing with great suggestions and was very attentive. The food was amazing!!

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  10. Anne

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must for anyone in the Pearl District! The mushrooms with lentils are delicious and will have me craving this dish for weeks. Crispy lamb hummus is the best that I have ever tasted!

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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 165 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 32 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
    Northwest 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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