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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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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 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (503) 222-0906
  • Website
    http://mecpdx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Mediterranean Exploration Company's menu was last updated on 17/12/2021.

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What 255 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company in Portland offers a lively, warm atmosphere and "phenomenal food." The menu features unique small plates perfect for sharing, with standout dishes like "crispy lamb hummus" and "divine lamb chops." Guests praise the "great service" and "thoughtful staff," making it a "go-to" spot for memorable dining experiences.
255 Reviews

  1. Janis VIP

    Portland21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Noisy, energetic and fun, this is the place you come when you want to celebrate with friends and family. It’s not cheap but they have an extensive wine list of natural and European wines. Great, great food - all served family style. 5 stars!

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  2. Sarah

    Boise3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group wasn’t totally prepared to order multiple small plates to share family style, but the waitstaff was very patient with us and we ended up with an absolutely amazing meal. Will visit again when in Portland next. The food had fantastic, unique flavors and every dish was a hit with our table.

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  3. Leigh

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would go again. Nice variety of food. Sharing was fun.

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  4. mike VIP

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent in every way Service and food Great place

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  5. april

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks, excellent service! This was our second experience and did not disappoint-we will be back, thank you!

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  6. Risa

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our meal at Mediterranean Exploration Company! The vibe was fun and relaxed, and the food totally delivered. The salted beets were unexpectedly delightful—perfectly balanced and so flavorful. And don’t even get me started on the tahini ice cream with the chocolate shell... absolutely amazing! It’s one of those desserts you keep thinking about days later. Great spot for a night out—will definitely be back.

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  7. julie

    Phoenix27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This spot never disappoints. The food is always excellent, the service is great. Always a pleasure to visit!!!

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  8. Shelli VIP

    Portland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    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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  9. Srinivas

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 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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  10. Gregory VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 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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FAQs

Mediterranean Exploration Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 222-0906.

Mediterranean Exploration Company is rated 4.9 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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