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Mediterranean Exploration Company, Portland, OR
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Mediterranean Exploration Company

$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
NW Portland

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 172 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

    Healthy

  • Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the inventive Mediterranean-inspired dishes like the grilled lamb chops and hummus with crispy lamb. While the atmosphere is lively, the noise level can be high. Reservations are recommended for this Pearl District gem.

172 Reviews

  1. Monica

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I could not recommend Mediterranean Exploration Company enough! Everything we ate was 11/10. We also sat at the counter and watched the chefs, which was incredible. Truly one of the best restaurant experiences we’ve ever had and we will definitely be returning to try all of the foods that we didn’t get to try. Highly recommend the crispy lamb hummus with pita and spiced carrots dishes. Falafel and grilled octopus dishes were also delicious!

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  2. Rachel

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so good. Food, service, ambiance…everything is top notch. Love this place!

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  3. Bob

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time to dine at MEC; both times were excellent. The food is meant for sharing, so plates appear at the table when cooked, meaning that they aren't served together or in the order you expected. Our carrots (wonderful) were served well after other dishes had been consumed. This may be a turn-off for some. However, each plate was terrific, so the sequencing didn't matter to us. Also, the noise level is very high; probably not suitable for anyone with hearing difficulties or wanting an intimate conversation. On the other hand, it is obviously a "happening" place, so is fun if you don't mind a loud ambiance. My wife and I enjoy the diversity of plates at MEC, as well as the activity. Others may prefer more traditional servings and conversational environment.

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  4. Tamika

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delish and the service is great. 10 out of 10 recommend.

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  5. David

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best! A regular stop for us and the food and service never disappoint!

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  6. Darren

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and staff. However the 3 percent upcharge before tip is lame. It’s a work around for the restaurant. Also like many restaurants the ambient music is too loud. Makes it hard to have conversations.

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  7. Thor

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal here. Vibe was great as was service.

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  8. Christine

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely would come back! Got the lamb chop, grilled octopus, broccolini, hamachi crudo, salmon belly tartare. All was delicious!

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  9. Thomad

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time sitting at the Chef’s counter. Everything from the drinks, my wife had the Rosé and I had the Moroccan mint tea, to the incredible crispy lamb hummus with fresh hot & puffy pita, to the roasted beet salad and the lamb chops were incredible. The service was timely and the atmosphere was so lively. Really nice place to go while in Portland. Can’t wait to go back with some friends.

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  10. Brandon

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. You can never go wrong here. The only negative is that the tables are permanently affixed to the floor. They squish you against the wall if you are an average or above person.

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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 172 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Mediterranean Exploration Company restaurant

Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
NW Portland

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 41 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
  • Area
    NW Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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