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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
19:00
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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 259 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "fun and relaxed vibe." Guests praise the "creatively composed food," including the "creamy hummus with crispy lamb" and "tahini ice cream with chocolate shell." The attentive staff and lively atmosphere make it a top choice for celebrations.
259 Reviews

  1. annette VIP

    Portland / Oregon24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we sat outside even though we had a reservation. the reason is that the music was so loud that we could not hear each other. if the music continues to be so loud i will not eat there again

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  2. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Highly recommend the Greek potatoes, gem salad, and chicken. The beef and lamb kebab was not our favorite. Good to try it but would not order again.

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  3. Katie

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Great service. Don’t miss this restaurant

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  4. Mary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here at least six times and relish the beautiful creatively composed food. We particularly love their creamy hummus with crispy lamb, fresh tender pita, grilled seasonal vegetable (this time asparagus), the piled-so-high raddicio salad showered with fresh grated parmesan. We add protein, this time chicken under a brick, but in the past it has been shrimp, lamb, or chicken meatballs. Four dishes is a satisfying meal for two with perhaps a few leftovers for home. We were able to snag a spot at the chef’s counter this time but on a warm summer day the north counter along Flanders opens to the street. Inside we find the noise level very loud which does create a high-energy buzz but in our case, we “try” to locate where we can hear one another. Servers get busy but seem to have a systerm for happily helping one another when they see something needing to be done. The kitchen staff is fun to watch as they are such pro’s in their specific roles. People complain of the parking but this is the city! There is public parking quite close by and decent street parking. Very walkable from anywhere in the Pearl or a downtown hotel.

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  5. Janis VIP

    Portland / Oregon22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    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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  6. Sarah

    Idaho3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    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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  7. Leigh

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    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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  8. mike VIP

    Portland / Oregon6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    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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  9. april

    Portland / Oregon3 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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  10. Risa

    New York City7 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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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 259 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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