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Mediterranean Exploration Company

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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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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

Location
333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209-3144
Neighborhood
Northwest 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 213 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland
Best Food
Portland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mediterranean Exploration Company dazzles with "divine" lamb chops, "outstanding" food, and "exceptional" service. Known for its lively ambiance, it offers a dynamic Mediterranean dining experience with flavorful dishes like crispy lamb hummus. While noise can be a factor, the vibrant atmosphere and "creative" culinary offerings make it a must-visit in Portland.

213 Reviews

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Gary
VIP
Denver
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great find in downtown Portland area Shared plates and tapas like experience. Food and service was top notch
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Viktoriya
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely perfect! Service is always at its high! And the food was 🤤
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Paul
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to MEC several times. Always outstanding. Incredibly flavorful, creative dishes. Lamb chops to die for. Great cocktails. The servers and staff are all warm and funny, makes for a great experience!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience. Our waiter was excellent, and so was the food. I have a food allergy, and the staff was very careful and kind to accommodate me. We will definitely go back the next time we are in Portland.
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Amy
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, cocktails and menu. Everything we ordered was fantastic - don’t sleep on the carrots, they were the best. The pistachio cake- also a hit! Looking forward to coming back.
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Jae
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love everything on the menu! One of our favorite Restaurants!
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Keith
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy our dining experience at MEC! We are locals that bring any visiting family and friends to experience the Mediterranean cuisine. And being Lebanese we fully understand and appreciate the MECs offerings of fun and thoughtful twists to some very traditional dishes! Love the few rotating menu items while keeping some of the staples! Great service to make it all five stars!
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Che
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this place is top of the line. The food, service, and scene are what we wanted for our anniversary and this place exceeded our expectations. Next time we are in town, we will be back.
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Chad
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attention! Attention to detail. Attention to customers. And attention to flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing service. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They handled a tricky wine cork with aplomb. We chose the tasting menu - and we’re not disappointed. The dishes were flavorful and amazing. The broccoli raab was pleasantly smoky and charred to perfection. The hamachi crisp was buttery and the octopus was fork-tender and perfectly prepared. The desserts were great…but the olive oil cake which Curtis was unreal! My friend had been there before but it was my first time - and it won’t be the last. I highly recommend this eclectic and flavorful restaurant.
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Naomi
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zeth cooked Nadia and I the best lamb chop we have ever eaten. Snaps for the whole kitchen. We adore you! Highly recommend and we would go again. :)
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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 213 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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
Neighborhood
Northwest 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

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What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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