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Mediterranean Exploration Company

Name: Mediterranean Exploration Company
Address: 333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97209-3144
Telephone: (503) 222-0906
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 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.

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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

Location
333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-3144
Neighbourhood
NW Portland
Cross Street
NW Flanders St & NW 13th Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 188 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

Loved For

Portland
Best Food
Portland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mediterranean Exploration Company offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food and impeccable service." The menu features unique Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like the "crispy lamb hummus" and "grilled octopus." While the lively atmosphere can be loud, the vibrant flavors and attentive staff make it "one of the best restaurant experiences" in Portland.

188 Reviews

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Stephen
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food and ambiance, but meats are WAY OVERPRICED. $33 for 4 small bites maybe 4oz total of hangar steak. This would the a reasonable price if it were Japanese A5 Wagyu which it is not.
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Shannon
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible. We had the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. Service was attentive and positive. The beets were sensational. Will definitely go back.
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Ruth
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time at MEC and it has become my favorite restaurant! The service was great and enjoy the relaxed ambience!
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Andy
VIP
Portland
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a top-notch restaurant in the Pearl district and a very nice setting. I would definitely come back and the food was fantastic and the service was impeccable.
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Ben
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with the roasted brussel sprouts in hummus with pita. Let me tell you it was am amazing start. Then we had the Falafel, Greek Potatoes, and braised beef orzo. But what made the entire dinner for me was lamb chops. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The wine was great too.
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Gautam
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for wife’s birthday dinner. They graciously accepted all my requests through Open table, even though the restaurant was quite full. We tried the Chef’s tasting menu; Every single dish we received was out of the world. Was it worth the price tag? Maybe, maybe not but it definitely helped us taste a lot more dishes than what we might have if we tried A-la-Carte and now we know our favorites at the restaurant for when we return the next time, and the time after and after that. A big shout out to the restaurant for surprising my wife with a sweet treat for her birthday. We’ll be returning for sure.
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Bonnie
Seattle
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food and great service! Definitely recommend this restaurant!! 4 stars!!
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Lizbeth
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Staff were welcoming and warm. Waitress was very helpful in marking the menu to show what foods were gluten free. Cider was super tasty. Lamb chops were delectable, highly recommend. 10/10 would visit again.
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Nora
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful atmosphere. Complex flavors and tailoring to dietary needs made for a delicious meal. Our waiter was the best!! A great experience. We will definitely be back.
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Jaime
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was exquisite. Everything we ordered was beautiful, delicious, and exciting.
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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 188 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mecpdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 222-0906

Mediterranean Exploration Company

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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Dining areas

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What 188 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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