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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
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Innovative
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.

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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What 226 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Lively

Review summary

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Mediterranean Exploration Company offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food and "amazing staff." Diners rave about the "fabulous service" and "creative dishes," making it a top choice in Portland. Though lively, the ambiance is perfect for sharing "generous portions." It's a must-visit for any culinary enthusiast.

226 Reviews

  1. Dyan

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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    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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    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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    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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  6. 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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  7. Bob VIP

    Vancouver26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MEC has become my wife's and my favorite dinner spot when we're in Portland. Everything tastes fresh, freshly made and full of flavor. Last night we had eggplant dip, Moroccan chicken, Greek potatoes and grilled lamb chops, all done perfectly. The dip had just the right amount of smokiness. The potatoes were amazing--potatoes! The lamb larger than expected and cooked just as requested. We had to wait a few minutes for our table, but wine was served meantime. The wait line remained constant until 9:30, giving a hint to the energetic vibe that continued all evening. The ambience is as lively as the flavors.

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  8. Alexa

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You should absolutely get the brussel sprout hummus. 12/10 restaurant- absolutely top notch in everything. Just go.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding! The combination of spices, the flavors. Loved how it just came out when it came out. Cookie our waiter was great. Highly recommend. We will be back. I can’t imagine how great it will be in the summer with the patio and all the light. Dress up or dress casual. Just a great place.

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  10. Lori

    San Francisco34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow ! So impressive! The four of us could not pick a favorite dish as all of them were delicious! The service could not have been better! We are coming back with more friends!

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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 226 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
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Mediterranean Exploration Company

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

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Additional information

  • Phone number
    (503) 222-0906
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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