Mediterranean Exploration Company

Every thing was amazing, i tried the hummus , shalosh , lamb chops , baked eggplant , octopus , and finally the olive oil date cake it was perfectly balanced dessert ❤️

Some of the best hummus I've ever had. Baked eggplant is ridiculous. Octopus is world class and the baklava is a cardomom explosion. Good wines , everything is fantastic!

Start with the shalosh - a trip of Mediterranean spreads and pita . The pumpkin carrot and housemade labneh are terrific. And a Turkish delight

Order everything..food is excellent and they have some fun cocktails too. Great place though a bit pretentious at times..they open at 5, so if you have early reservations ..all food is put in at once

I highly recommend lamb or beef tartare , grilled octopus , lamb chops , and cardamom affogato . You can skip the brown butter cake , and Moroccan baked eggs .

Octopus , Meatballs , Labneh , Challah Bread ... Mediterranean heaven for some foodie like me ???????? A must-try if you’re in Portland!

Bacon-wrapped dates, Lebneh, skirt steak souvlaki with panna cotta & chocolate baklava for dessert ... all with a couple glasses of retsina. ????

Lamb chops and tahini ice cream ! Great outdoor seating with umbrellas!

Great falafel plate with delish dips , lamb chops were also great. Menu is rotating, so always fresh and interesting!

Trendy spot with delicious, steamy pita bread . The labnah with fried cauliflower and grilled octopus are winners.

Best hummus with mushrooms (I could bathe in this stuff) and my first time trying lamb tartare !

Amazing food. Chefs were fantastic. Ox tail was incredible. Can't speak highly enough of this place.

Dishes are sized for sharing, so order several for the table and enjoy all the different flavors.

Kofta meatballs , hummus , octopus . Excellent

Mediterranean small plates , not a single dish wasn’t delightful. Hope they keep the beef orzo special around, it was so savory!

Get the chef 's tasting menu . Easiest way to try a bunch of stuff at a reasonable price.

Salmon carpaccio , melon salad , grilled octopus . All delicious and perfectly prepared.

Go for the fixed price menu! The food is great and very authentic !

The cardamom ice cream affogato tastes like ras malai as it melts into the coffee - so good

Nice modern place. Come at 4 for happy hour and then 5 for normal dinner .

Portions are fairly small, but the El Baboor is highly recommended, as is the lamb tartar .

Hummus , pita , and maitake mushrooms were great!

Get the radicchio salad and challah with tahini for sure!

Hummus is fantastic! Salads are fresh and tasty. Go here!

Close your eyes & point: that thing will be an A+. Point again: another top-rated thing????????

Everything. But the shalosh and falafel were just... Omg

Warm atmosphere/ dim lights , quick & good service , yum food

Lamb chops are the best!

Get the braised Greek greens, excellent dish.

Always hits the right notes. Lamb chops are amazing.

Grilled Octopus is great. Decent bottle of wine for 36 bucks.

Strongest pita game in Oregon. Order a bunch. Watch out. They're hot!

Get the grilled octopus salad

Hit up happy hour . Plates are large and made for sharing.

Octopus , Raccini salad , Salmon and meatballs

Grilled octopus and prawns are delectable.

And the Adana lamb kebab . Definitely that.

Amazing grilled Octopus ! So soooooooft...

The grilled octopus is a religious experience.

Salmon Belly was awesome

Everything

Great hummus .

The radicchio salad !

Octopus and freekah salad

Try Efe Raki !

Anything olive oil

Radicchio Salad !

Grilled octopus .

Bad service

Uno de mis favoritos en Portland!!