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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 p.m.
Booked 50 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.

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 231 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

Loved For

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

231 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Portland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  2. Julia

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant, perfect food and good service.

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  3. Melissa

    Austin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 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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  4. Nusheen

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  5. Dyan

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 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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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 231 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 50 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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