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Mediterranean Exploration Company

Name: Mediterranean Exploration Company
Address: 333 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97209-3144
Telephone: (503) 222-0906
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 43 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.

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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

What 221 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

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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.

221 Reviews

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Anita
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Bob
VIP
Vancouver
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Alexa
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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OpenTable Diner
Portland
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Lori
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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Birch
Omaha
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Carol
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Rob
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. Beautiful flavors in each dish. The amba roasted cauliflower was so tasty the combination of pepitas, feta, and tahina were perfect.
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Gary
VIP
Denver
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
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 on 12 February 2025
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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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 221 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 43 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

Website
http://mecpdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 222-0906

Mediterranean Exploration Company

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What 221 people are saying

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