Mediterranean Exploration Company

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We did the tasting menu option. There were three dishes we were really happy with and the rest were good but just not mind blowing. The staff was super friendly, the vibes were good. Cocktails weren't our favorite, I would have loved a wine pairing option with the tasting menu, but totally get that it's not always an option :)
   

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   Melissa

   Austin2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great! Some of the portions were a tad bit too small for the price point- but aside from that great ambiance and the food was incredibly tasty
   

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   Nusheen

   Portland5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been enjoying MEC for over a decade and have never once not been impressed with their service, quality of food, wine and liquor selections, and ambience. Most recently we dined in a requested Cleo. We met him last summer and make it a point to sit in his section because he is just so friendly!
   

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   Dyan

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food & service were excellent. The atmosphere was nice however the music was too loud where we were seated because a speaker was directly above our head. The staff did allow us to move & they turned down the music when we made the request
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food, great service, vibes always present. Easily my new favorite place to nom in Portland.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Go, it’s one of three restaurants that gets it right every time.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Boise1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Not my favorite table to have at the back window. I would rather be able to see what is happening. Food was great.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   2nd time, 1st for tasting menu. Will never go back to regular menu after experiencing the Chef’s Tasting.
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious creative cuisine and attentive service! Going early helps avoid the rush and reservations are easier to acquire.
   

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    Anita

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Delicious food, nice cocktail menu, wine by the glass could offer a little more variety but, still very good. What a fantastic menu! Everything was so good. We found that two couples had to strategize about what to order to get to try as many offerings as we could. The lamb chops were the best. The crispy lamp hummus was the next favorite. The grilled carrots were a so flavorful. Great experience and service.
    

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