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Mediterranean Exploration Company, Portland, OR
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Mediterranean Exploration Company

$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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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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 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

Menu

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What 193 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterranean Exploration Company is a Pearl District gem offering an "amazing start" with exquisite dishes like lamb chops and crispy lamb hummus. Guests rave about the "top-notch" service and lively atmosphere. Ideal for celebrations, it boasts a diverse menu full of "complex flavors" and "fantastic" shareable plates.

193 Reviews

  1. Kristine

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at MEC was wonderful. Staff was helpful and friendly. We chose the chef's special and it was delicious. There was more food than we could eat and each item was plated nicely. We did feel a little rushed but they were probably trying to keep us within our time limit. We did ask them to slow it down, and they did. But when we were deciding on whether or not to have dessert, they just brought plates and set them up for us. We were going to decline but ended up getting something. I think they could have waited for our decision but again, probably just trying to save time as we were maxed and they probably needed the table for the next reservation. Overall, the experience was still wonderful. I will definitely go back.

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  2. Debra

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a 30th birthday and chose the tasting menu. The food kept coming and was absolutely delicious. The variety and choices were wonderful and it made it so much easier to dine this way. The staff was friendly, fun, and professional. The environment was perfect for this gathering. I would highly recommend this venue.

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  3. Chris

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous the hummus with lamb delicious and the lamb chops were super

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  4. Debbie

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed the food for the most part but felt it was a bit expensive. One kabob was $24. The presentation on all dishes was very nice. The restaurant was very noisy, so hard to hear during the conversation.

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  5. Jamie

    Portland

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I was really bummed with our experience. Their entire grill section of red meats are mixed with shellfish and we couldn’t partake. I took my husband here to get the lamb shank and hanger steak. The first 3 dishes we had were ok but not great, crispy lamb humus had way too many onions. The youvetsi was by far our best plate and even better when I asked for yogurt to pair. Our waiter was overwhelmed, hard to find, didn’t pair our food well and spilled food on my husband.

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  6. Stephen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and ambiance, but meats are WAY OVERPRICED. $33 for 4 small bites maybe 4oz total of hangar steak. This would the a reasonable price if it were Japanese A5 Wagyu which it is not.

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  7. Shannon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. We had the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. Service was attentive and positive. The beets were sensational. Will definitely go back.

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  8. Ruth

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at MEC and it has become my favorite restaurant! The service was great and enjoy the relaxed ambience!

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  9. Andy

    VIP

    Portland

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a top-notch restaurant in the Pearl district and a very nice setting. I would definitely come back and the food was fantastic and the service was impeccable.

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  10. Ben

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with the roasted brussel sprouts in hummus with pita. Let me tell you it was am amazing start. Then we had the Falafel, Greek Potatoes, and braised beef orzo. But what made the entire dinner for me was lamb chops. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The wine was great too.

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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 193 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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
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