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Mediterranean Exploration Company Portland Reviews
Great food.
Excellent hummus. The service was also very good. We always enjoy eating at MEC when we want a middle eastern taste.
Go Exploring! It won't dissappoint!
Hubs and I were in Portland for a trade tasting for his work and since I was celebrating my BD - we looked for something close to the Castaway. The Mediterranean looked very interesting - we are adventurous foodies and the menu rang our chimes! And
Hubs and I were in Portland for a trade tasting for his
Hubs and I were in Portland for a trade tasting for his work and since I was celebrating my BD - we looked for something close to the Castaway. The Mediterranean looked very interesting - we are adventurous foodies and the menu rang our chimes! And
Great atmosphere and even better food! Every dish was
Great atmosphere and even better food! Every dish was incredible! Definitely worth coming back for. The drinks were a little outside my usual taste, but it was nice to try something new. I'll absolutely be returning for the food!
Me and 6 others had dinner last night here.
We were really looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing. Our visit ended up lasting about 3 hours due to how slow everything was. It took over an hour just to receive our small plates, and when they finally a
You're really missing out if you haven't tried this spot.
Great location in the pearl food is so yummy. You'll want to eat until your stomach hurts. I love going here with friends for special occasions or just to grab dinner on the weekends they can accommodate bigger parties, so get your reservation i
The hostess was unbelievably rude.
OMG. Never seen such a thing. The food was just ok. Drinks were just ok. But I think if we hadn't started off on such a terrible note (4x over because we had at least 4 intersections with her, and she was rude every time) maybe the food would ha
Loved everything we ordered.
We ordered several small plates, Eggplant dip, beans, cauliflower were my favorite.
We've dined here several times over the years.
There's nothing really bad and the service was professional and attentive. However, on our most recent visit, the dishes seemed more like bar tapas and were overly salty and basic. The flavors didn't stand out or mesh together as well as th
Great food and service.
We had several dishes and they were all great! Would highly recommend it and would return again.
This was our last stop in our Portland food tour, and it
This was our last stop in our Portland food tour, and it was delish. Peter was our server and very helpful and knowledgable. We had several dishes on the menu and enjoyed them all. The ambiance is low lit and romantic but vibey. Quality of ingredient
The lamb chops were excellent and probably the highlight of
The lamb chops were excellent and probably the highlight of the meal. The hummus was also very good, creamy and flavorful. The radicchio salad fell short and didn't stand out. The corn was underwhelming and not something I'd order again. St
The place is roomy and very nice.
I had the shrimp , chicken and lamb everything was tasty but very rich. The service was really good and they pay attention what you need
Food is superb, wait staff couldn't be more gracious,
Food is superb, wait staff couldn't be more gracious, dessert is the best, and my Turkish coffee was perfect.....
Tucked inside a reclaimed warehouse MEC serves highly
Tucked inside a reclaimed warehouse MEC serves highly flavorful small plate dishes. John Gorman is known to every connoisseur in this town for bringing outstanding cuisine in a minimalist environment. I ordered the chef's tasting menu. The wa
I love everything about MEC EXCEPT.
.the portion sizes. Service, very pleasant. Food , very tasty. Atmosphere, a little noisy but doable. The portions are pretty criminal. A $48 Branzino that was not enough to feed one person, with maybe 2 tablespoons on couscous. A $36 Moroccan chi
The food absolutely blew me away! The grilled octopus is a
The food absolutely blew me away! The grilled octopus is a MUST order and the lamb hummus was delicious as well. Also ordered the watermelon salad; wish it came with a bit more watermelon and less beans but it was super tasty. The homemade pita was s
Disappointing service
Pacing of the meal and service overall was poor. We had two drinks and each one took 10-15 minutes to arrive. Meanwhile courses all came on top of each other. Dishes are family style and should be served consecutively or in appropriate groupings not
Delicious Mediterranean
Lively environment, fast service and excellent food. The tahini cauliflower is a must. I appreciated the server’s great wine suggestions.
A great exploration
Great food experience. We tried the chefs menu which included various small plates shared by 2. Our favorites: lamb, hummus, fresh home made pita, chicken meatballs, pistachio cake. YUM!
Great food
A really popular and busy place for a midweek night. We chose seven mixed plates between the four of us, which was plenty. We went for shrimp and lots of veggie options - all very different, interesting recipes and nicely cooked. I had an Oakshire b
Great experience, lots of new flavors
Our group of four recently tried the Mediterranean Exploration Company for an early dinner It was a great experience. In addition to the elegant indoor space, there is a large outdoor patio extending into the street which is where we ate. Lots of sh
A rare five star review
I reserve five stars for but a few establishments and this place qualifies! Excellent flavors and spicing took things to a higher level. In Chicago we have lots of great Mediterranean cuisine and MEC would fare very well there. Wrapped dates, lamb h
Just celebrated our 9 year anniversary and wow!! Food,
Just celebrated our 9 year anniversary and wow!! Food, service, drinks and atmosphere were all 5 star. Food: Radicchio salad was our favorite! But the sesame mousse was so good my husband who doesn't like dessert ate most of it! We were SO FULL bec
We sat on the patio and it was a lovely summer evening.
The waiter talked through the menu and offered vegan options. The hummus and mushrooms were delicious. The pita was warm and amazing. It was our anniversary and gave us dessert. The chocolate ice cream was INCREDIBLE.
Love their happy hour except now it ends at 5pm, which is
Love their happy hour except now it ends at 5pm, which is unfortunate. There radicchio salad is super yummy
Wow wow wow.
We ordered five plates for two people. Fennel salad, so earthy. Octopus for my friend who is not vegetarian, where as I am. Artichokes, with a nice tahini and citrus flavor. Mushrooms with nice lentils underneath. All great! 100% recommend
Absolutely delicious Mediterranean food! Based on my
Absolutely delicious Mediterranean food! Based on my experience, the vegetarian dishes are the forte here. We ordered: 1. Fennel Salad - crisp and refreshing, and the fennel gives that different anise-flavor. I also enjoyed the oranges and candied a
This is the best Mediterranean food I ever had.
Everything is so delicious and flavorful. Lamb chop is the best I ever tasted. These comments are coming from a well traveled person who loves lamb. I hope I get the message across. Service is nice and the ambiance is great too. I would visit again n
"Exploring" is going somewhere unfamiliar.
It doesn't usually include the urge to lick the plates, but maybe it should, especially if you are going to eat here. The flavors were a surprisingly rich combination of the unexpected, but in a delightful way. They had a lot of vegetarian options ,
Loved the food, flavors and ambience! Definitely a must
Loved the food, flavors and ambience! Definitely a must visit if you're in Portland. Service was prompt and the serverexplained the dishes well.
Was visiting pdx.
Wish this was in my town. All the delicious med dishes with unusual twists and platings. Interesting wine list and beautiful location. Would eat here often if I lived in Portlandia.
I was not expecting the food to be this good - this place
I was not expecting the food to be this good - this place nails Mediterranean nibbles! Service was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Interior and exterior are clean and modern. But it's all about the food. We kept ordering because it was
Amazing!
The foods are amazing and the staff are accommodating. My family enjoyed the food and aside from it the ambiance is wonderful.
Wonderful Dinner Sitting at the Bar by the Grill
We made an early reservation and when we arrived they asked where would like to be seated. Some corner counter seats were available right by the grill which is our favorite place to sit when given the opportunity at a restaurant. We love watching t
Soggy fennel salad & incredibly salty crisp lamb
Was referred to this place by three different people, so had high expectations. Busy on Memorial weekend, but they found me a seat at their high top tables at the back of the restaurant. Ordered the fennel & orange & almond salad to start, wh
lots of greatness but doesnt quite bring it home
At first we were so impressed yet all of the dishes seemed the same and too rich. all were creamy with lots of oils. and the flavors did not stand out. shrimp dish was okay (not flavorful enough), the snap peas was too creamy. Interior is great, coc
Amazing dinner
We went as a family group of 6 and must have tried 1/2 the menu. We loved everything from the initial Chai Mocktail. Do not miss the asparagus, the radicchio salad, the chicken meatballs, the lamb chops, the hanger steak... Maybe just order one of
Hubby and I came on a whim one Saturday night.
No reservation but was able to get a table at the bar. Ordered the labnah, octopus, chicken meatballs and a slice of pistachio cake. Everything was on point. Service was friendly enough. Would come back and try more for sure.
One of my absolute favorite dinners on this trip! Skipped
One of my absolute favorite dinners on this trip! Skipped the drinks and just opted for water. For food we shared the following items: Beef-Bacon Wrapped Date: This was the most underwhelming item of the night, the combination of flavors and texture
Their consistent good food, atmosphere and service doesn't
Their consistent good food, atmosphere and service doesn't go unnoticed. The menu selection is excellent and there's always something new to try.
Excellent, high quality food and prompt service.
My only complaint is that the table was too small for all of our plates. But the food is so flavorful and memorable and well worth the visit.
If a restaurant can get me to eat lamb and actually ENJOY
If a restaurant can get me to eat lamb and actually ENJOY it?! Then you really got somethin good. Came here for the first time on a Friday night and it was worth all the hype. The dishes are small plates - which I love - so keep in mind that you'll n
Highlights 1) Amazing Food 2) Cool Vibe 3) Shareable
Highlights 1) Amazing Food 2) Cool Vibe 3) Shareable Plates Made a reservation here recently for a small group of co-workers. It happened to be Valentine's Day so we definitely needed the reservation. We arrived about 30 minutes early but the rest
This place is so good! Make a reservation in advance if you
This place is so good! Make a reservation in advance if you are going on a weekend. Was very impressed when I went here for the first time, I brought a large group and they handled it great! Definitely on the nicer side! A go to date spot!
Great food, great service and great location.
The food at this Mediterranean restaurant was unbelievable. Fresh and well prepared, I would rate the meal as one of the best meals I have ever had in Portland.
Okay let me just say, everything I had to eat here way
Okay let me just say, everything I had to eat here way delicioussss!! I really would recommend the lamb and usually I don't prefer lamb. They know what they're doing here when it comes to food, but also ambiance! This is such a cute place, we went at
One of my favorite spots in the pearl.
The octopus is my favorite but you can't go wrong with anything really. Try the lamb hummus if that's your thing - so good!! And the staff are always so nice.
Food was good though surprisingly bland.
Service was fine. The noise level, between the thumping music and the crowd, made it impossible to enjoy or linger over dinner.
Very average
We came to this restaurant with friends based on reviews. Pretentious and unimaginative pricey food. They couldn’t split the bill for some reason. There are other places with better ambiance and food in Portland.
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