The tasting menu at Mediterranean Exploration company was one of my favorite dining experiences in…read morePortland I've ever had. The atmosphere was lively and I loved the industrial, modern decor. I went on a busy Friday night and was sat right at my reservation time. Our server was personable and friendly. They had a small mocktail selection with creative options. I went with the "worth a chai", which was spicy, sweet, and tangy. The tasting menu was $75 each for two people and we got a total of 9 dishes and left full and with leftovers. Not one dish wasn't delicious and I enjoyed how each dish had an unexpected flavor or textural element to keep things interesting. All the ingredients felt fresh and the dishes were bright in color and taste. Despite the larger quantity of food, the meal overall felt well- balanced, healthy, and not too heavy or decadent. I keep thinking about the hamachi crudo that came with this amazing smoky eggplant that complemented the vinaigrette on the fish perfectly. The radicchio salad was addictingly good with the fruity burst of sweetness from the cherries. The hummus is insanely rich and pairs well with the thick, fluffy pita. I could keep going on about each dish, but these were my absolute standouts. I especially appreciated the timing of the dishes. New dishes came out right as we were finishing the last. I will be coming back here to try more of the menu.

This place is only a few blocks from my home…read more I randomly came here on a date and didn't have a reservation, so we were told we could sit at the bar, so we grabbed the back corner. It ended up being a great spot. The ambiance is great and the bartender was pleasant. They have a seasonal menu, which assures me that we're going to get the freshest produce possible. We started with the Labneh & Confit Butternut Squash. It was fine, but not my favorite dish of the night. The labneh was more like Greek yogurt than cheese, which isn't a bad thing, but I would have liked a little more saltiness. The Harissa Spice Shrimp, on the other hand, was fantastic. Definitely the standout item we actually ordered. The Baked Eggplant was good too, although it didn't quite wow me. I think there was some mix up, as we were first served the Roasted Eggplant Dip. We flagged the server down to say it wasn't what we ordered, but they let us keep it. Boy were we happy about this! It was the best dish of the night (and a must reorder). The pita to go with the Labneh and the Dip was excellent too. Piping hot and just right.

Amazing food. Alani is a top 3, if not #1, Mediterranean spot in all of the PORT LAND. Their…read morechicken shawarma is fantastic & their garlic hot sauce is majestic. If you're in the Oregon City hood or imbibing at Oregon City Brewing then be sure to enjoy Alani. You will thank me.

After a very good experience at their other location in Canby, I decided to check out their food…read morecart at Oregon City Brewing. I was sure not disappointed! To be as fair as possible in my evaluation of the two carts, I decided to order the exact same thing to eat - except for the sauce. The giant falafel suj was super tasty and the spicy garlic sauce was the perfect complement to all the falafels that were wrapped up in a gigantic flour tortilla. Also filled with lettuce, tomatoes, tzatziki, onions and that oh-so-delicious spicy garlic sauce, the falafel suj hit the spot. Very filling! I just can't believe all that goodness stuffed into that huge tortilla. Oregon City Brewing offers indoor seating with public restrooms and a nice adjacent parking lot as well as a covered outdoor seating area. A full range of beers and ciders are also available. I've been to other Mediterranean food carts but Alani's two locations were top notch with freshly fried falafels and fresh veggies, making Alani my new go-to for Mediterranean food. Next time, I'll be ordering something different, especially after reading the reviews of other things on their menu. With a wide variety of choices on the menu, there's more than enough to bring me back again and again. Thanks, Alani!

It's hard to find but worth looking for! They have a parking lot too!!!!…read moreI had the gyro and kid had the skewer plate. Baklava and th spinach thing was amazing! Glad we stopped! Order at the counter. They have drinks Super nice staff Outside covered seating. Nice little cozy spot.

Hard to find, off an alley and used public parking abut a block away…read more Order at the counter and find a table. Tried the Gyro - too large to fold up and eat so used a fork and knife. The beef/lamb was cut off the spit was very dry. The spanakopita was okay. Had a nice ambiance if you sit inside but cold on the patio during winter. Buss your own table. Bottom line: Okay but no rushing back.

Oso delicious!! That's what we call this place. Everything we had was really good. The place is…read morereally cute. It's nice to have a sit down spot where the prices are still reasonable.

I ordered the turkey and bean soup and got a bowl of broth with some onions. I don't understand the…read morehigh reviews for this place. My margarita was tasty. This is the second time we've tried food at this place and it will be the last :( In response to the business owner, the picture is the replacement soup.

We had a large pick up order this week. The order was completed on time. The food was hot, fresh…read moreand delicious. Everything was amazing. Everyone commented on the great flavors, freshness of the food, and the generous portions!! I highly recommend the Great Greek!

We popped in to grab some dinner, we were greeted by a cheery young lady. Our food was made hot…read morewhile we waited. They hit it outa the ballpark with the food!!!!! So fresh and yummy . We all enjoyed our meals . Service was excellent and friendly!! We will be back. Peace be with you all Sherri

I took my mother here to enjoy coffee since she hadn't been since it added coffee to menu! We loved…read moreour experience. It was very cozy and the new pastries were very good.

Was actually looking for a food truck when we stumbled upon this place..... and was also a little…read moreconfused when we walked in.... It is in fact a coffee bar that serves food! i was craving mediterranean and Habebah did not disappoint!! we ordered two bowls - both chicken - a hummus plate and an extra pita. Enough food for three..... but i wasn't sharing and we only had a little left over! My ONLY complaint was the use of black olives vs. kalamara olives, but this is minor and will not keep me from returning! The highlight of the bowl was the yogurt sauce on top! i could drink that...... after i swim in it of course!! haha if you like food with a middle eastern flair, this place does a-ok!!! thumbs up!!

For sure the best Lebanese food in Hillsboro, maybe the best in all of Oregon!…read more I've had Falafel in many restaurants surrounding Portland and this is the best by far. Very moist, tender and loads of flavor, unlike most places that serve it drier than a week old biscuit. Their Hummus is creamy and delicious. The best I've had anywhere and it comes with a huge piece of flatbread. The rice was light and fluffy, steamed to perfection. Atmosphere is warm, cozy Mediteranian; service was fast and attentive; food was abundant and delicious; prices are fair and very reasonable. Seriously nothing not to love about this amazing restaurant! My only complaint is their takeout boxes are made of single-use plastic.

The place is pretty and service was great. Plenty of parking spots at the front…read more I got the Kafta shish kabob and it was juicy and filling. My only complaint that there were barely any onions? The beef shawarma plate was completely disappointing. My partner ended up getting it with the mango rice. The beef was dry and mango rice didn't even have a hint of mango at all. For the kabob, they give you a whole roasted tomato but for the shawarma plate, they give you a slice of tomato lol. We also got the kunafeh, which was good and completely balanced.

We received a friendly greeting on entrance and given information on menu items. As others…read morementioned in ther reviews food portions are large! We had chicken kabobs, rice, falafel and baba. Everything was delicious and freshly made. Staff was very friendly and we enjoyed learning about their backgrounds as well as the restaurant decor history.

We were the only people in the restaurant at the time- so service was quick and friendly. The owner…read moreseemed very happy to have us and gave all sorts of information about the food. There were also lots of pastries here as well which I'd love to come back and try sometime. The food was excellent and hot. Ginormous portions even if you order a half size. The place is a bit old and could probably use some updating- especially the restroom. Butttt the food and the service really make up for it!