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Mediterranean Exploration Company

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Vegetarian-friendly

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 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 163 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mediterranean Exploration Company offers a "lively and vibrant" dining experience, featuring "exceptional" Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing" lamb chops and hummus, while service is "impeccable" and staff are "friendly and accommodating." Despite its "high noise level," the atmosphere remains "fun and energetic," making it a top choice in Portland's Pearl District.

163 Reviews

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Thomad
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
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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Brandon
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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wesonk
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mezze dishes were all amazing! 2 dishes per person was about right, dont skip the carrots!
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Mary
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Creative, beautiful, fresh, textural, flavorful food- an elevated offering with great service. We are particularly smitten with the radicchio salad, humus with crispy lamb, pita, and brussels sprouts. This time we went all out and had dessert. The Black Sesame Mousse was divine.
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Vera
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, incredible dish preparation and flavors. We will definitely be back.
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Matthew
Denver
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorites in Portland. Great quality, delicious food that wows the taste buds.
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benjamin
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good friend recommended Mediterranean Exploration Company, and we were not disappointed. When we showed for our reservation (45 minutes early), we were promptly seated with a smile. Our server was amazing with great suggestions and was very attentive. The food was amazing!!
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Anne
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must for anyone in the Pearl District! The mushrooms with lentils are delicious and will have me craving this dish for weeks. Crispy lamb hummus is the best that I have ever tasted!
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Susan
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
MEC is our go-to spot when we want a nice meal for a special celebration (like my recent birthday). We can count on the food being spectacular, and the service is some of the best in Portland. I love that no matter what night of the week it is, it feels lively and festive at MEC.
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Crecencia
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing and the vibe was great. All the plates are shareable, but felt like the food was missing something we got quite a few dishes and I still walked away a little hungry. The challah was not very toasted and the meat was underdone. Willing to go back and try new dishes, but definitely look at the menu ahead of time. Liked the black sesame mouse desert a bunch!
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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 163 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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