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Mediterranean Exploration Company, Portland, OR
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Mediterranean Exploration Company

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$31 to $50
Mediterranean
333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-3144

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 248 people are saying

Mediterranean Exploration Company reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food and drinks," complemented by a "warm and lively" ambiance. The variety of small plates like crispy lamb hummus and lamb chops are "absolutely delicious" and perfect for sharing. The attentive and knowledgeable staff enhance the dining experience, making it a "top-notch" spot in Portland. Although the restaurant can be "a little noisy," the vibrant atmosphere is part of its charm. Ideal for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings, MEC consistently impresses with its "creative cuisine" and "excellent service."

248 Reviews
  1. Shelli VIP

    Portland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food quality was amazing! Several seasonal selections ideal for sharing small plates!

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  2. Srinivas

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, serviice. a little loud and hard to hear conversation (7-8pm)

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  3. Gregory VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered 5 dishes and would recommend all of them.

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  4. Caitie

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner here! We were skeptical when the waiter said to order 2 dishes per person but 10 dishes was just perfect for our party of 5. Everything was absolutely delicious. It’s hard to even pick a highlight because everything was so good, but we especially loved the crispy lamb hummus and the salmon belly tartare. Service was a bit slow getting started after we were seated but once we placed our order the food came out at a good pace. Drinks were always full. We will definitely return!

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  5. Ronnie

    Portland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and vibes here are always amazing! It’s go to for our rotation of date night restaurants! The staff and service are wonderful!

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  6. John

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was excellent. The little gem salad, Greek potatoes and Greek lamb chops were a hit. The restaurant gets a little noisy when full, however not in bad way. If you want a quieter experience their sister restaurant Dolly Olive is a great choice.

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  7. Jacqueline Joy

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite spots in town and definitely one of the ones we return to most frequently. There’s really no downside. The food is always fabulous and the vibe is warm and lively!

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  8. Charlie VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered our daughters butter pasta first and by the time it came out everyone had finished eating for some time. As always the food was great.

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  9. jonathan VIP

    Portland209 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven’t been to the restaurant for over a year, but everything was the same, which is good… The food was excellent in the service was very professional with food arriving quickly. The gem salad dressing is amazing. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly. Desserts were great.

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  10. Dick

    Portland58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is excellent as it always has been. The restaurant was packed, lots of parties and quite a bit of liquid refreshment. Service was a little slow due to the large parties. However the food was excellent and we enjoyed 6 or 7 different dishes. All good.

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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 248 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
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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
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