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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 37 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.

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What 224 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 in Portland offers a vibrant dining experience with "incredibly flavorful, creative dishes." Guests rave about the "divine lamb chops" and "amazing hummus." The lively atmosphere complements the exceptional service. Ideal for sharing plates and trying diverse Mediterranean flavors, MEC is perfect for any occasion.

224 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Anita

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 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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  5. Bob

    VIP

    Vancouver

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 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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  6. Alexa

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 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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  8. Lori

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 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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  9. Birch

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Vegetarian couple. Liked range of menu. Excellent falafel and yummy cauliflower and broccolini! Fennel salad too goopy for us. We could tell our waiter just wanted to turn our table. Was it because we were not a high enough tab? That doesn't feel good.

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  10. Carol

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and really nice service - went for our anniversary, staff were able to move us from the counter to a table and also sent us home with some cookies to help make our anniversary celebration more special. Definitely recommend!

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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 224 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 37 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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