We stop at the Blue House in Vernonia regularly when we ride the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. We…read moreabsolutely LOVE the food here! Our favorite item is the giro sandwich. It's delicious with a great pita, perfectly flavored lamb-beef giro meat, tzatziki sauce, etc. The size of the sandwich is very generous. It's the best giro sandwich we have found in the Portland area. Highly recommended.

We stopped here after our bike ride. What a great find! We had the chicken and lamb/beef pitas. The…read moreadded avocado was great. My husband got a blueberry lemonade that was not too sweet as most are. There were blueberries and lemons on top. Truly delicious!

okay, i can be generous with the five stars but this place GENUINELY deserves every ounce of the…read more5/5. the food was unlike anything my boyfriend and i ever had before. we started off w the bruschetta, prosciutto, fig, grape, and grilled bread, and that was phenomenal. the bread was warm and crunchy on the outside, but fluffy and soft on the inside. that paired with the soft creamy bruschetta, topped with thin slices of salty prosciutto and sweet warm grilled figs hit every taste bud in my mouth. for entrees, we got the seafood etouffee, which was so packed with plump scallops, jumbo shrimps, sweet crab meat, and smoky sausage. so robust and flavorful. to increase variety, we also got this tropical chicken breast dish. the breast was so moist and soaked in the tastiest red curry, paired with sweet mango salsa and perfectly grilled veggies. this restaurant was such a treat. if we are ever in the state (native californian here) we will certainly be back!

Food was amazing, portions were healthy, seafood percentage in our dishes were both very generous…read more Wine was great, service was perfect! Couldn't have been any better!!! And to top it all off someone very generously bought our dinner anonymously!! We were BLOWN AWAY!! And the waiter says it happens often. What a great place to foster such generosity. We will be back to enjoy such wonderful food and to pay it forward. Thank you to the great staff including chef Josh!

Great vibe and thoughtful service, though the iced tea missed the mark…read more ​We stopped by this beautiful café during a day trip to Astoria, and it completely won us over with its cozy atmosphere and kind hospitality. ​We ordered the Tempeh Reuben: grilled tempeh, house-made sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese with house-made Reuben sauce on their signature scorcher rye. It was absolutely outstanding! Every ingredient felt incredibly fresh and vibrant. The rich flavors of the grilled tempeh and the perfect tang of the sauerkraut paired beautifully with the hearty, fresh-baked rye. ​The service was also wonderful and incredibly thoughtful--they noticed we were sharing and kindly split the sandwich into two separate plates for us before bringing it out, which we truly appreciated. ​The only downside was the iced tea, which unfortunately tasted quite watered down and lacked flavor. Aside from that, it's a fantastic spot. If you're exploring the historic streets of Astoria and looking for high-quality, conscious food, this place is definitely worth a visit!

I have been here a few times over the years during trips to Astoria, and, I can confidently say…read morethat the experience is slowing deteriorating. My most recent trip here was in summer 2025, and it was the first time I had lingering questions about the service and vibes. This time, I ordered a sandwich, and received the wrong item. At first, I didn't think much about it, so I ate it, but then my friend also noticed they received the wrong items. The table beside us outside seemed to have a similar experience, telling us after listening to our comedic complaints to ourselves. The espresso was good, but, my macchiato needed about 2cm more of froth. I hate to complain about that, but, it's just froth, so it's easy.

So glad my friend recommended I go to this place! I enjoyed having a seat at the bar and watching…read morethe action. I got such a great drink suggestion from the bartender, the Pepina. So so unique and good. For my main dish I ordered the hamachi crudo and half order of lamb chops. So delicious! And their pita omg so perfectly made. This is a must go when in Portland!

4.4/5. 1st place - baked feta (delicious only complaint is…read morethat the feta stuck to the bottom of the pan) 2nd- lamb chops 3rd place - radicchio salad (crunchy bits were delicious) 4th - hamachi crudo (the sauce with this was amazing to dip the pita in) 5th - cauliflower (the fact that they brought this last should be illegal) Overall, really enjoyed but wish everything was brought out together so it could be eaten together.

What a hidden gem!! The food was amazing, it's an eclectic feel in a cool environment. If you want…read moregreat food, good prices and to support small business-Athena's is for you. It's a Pier 39, which is super cool! Lots of unique things happening there. Jonah is the owner and provides he was food and service. We had the Greek bowl with Gyro meat-delicious and the chicken Shawarma!! Fresh and tasty. The hummus was excellent and I'm a hummus snob. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

This location is located in Pier 39. It's a cool drive through or you can walk. Both offering great…read moreviews of the ocean. Immediately when we walked in, we were greeted at the door. We ordered the Gyro Fries and it took around 15-20 minutes. There are little stores you can browse through while you wait for your order as well or just enjoy the ocean views. The gyro fries were delicious and worth the wait. It included lamb, feta, parsley with this delicious sauce on top of fries. I'm not the biggest fan of lamb but after today, I might be. They give a great portion of lamb as well. I'd come back for those gyro fries.

Cardamom in rice!?! My mind is blown!…read more Literally, the best chicken shawarma plate I've ever had! Their food is delicious and has such depth. The hummus was smooth and absolutely delicious! Cannot wait to have again and share with others. And everything is halal!

The perfect way to start this tired teacher's summer break. Absolutely delicious. Shukran!…read more The flavors are wonderful. There's a little something extra in the baklava that gives it a unique taste. Their tea is also delicious, but what makes it all even better is the hospitality, especially from the sister of the Falahi bros. The only drawback for me is that it's a little spendy. Otherwise I'd eat here much more frequently. Perfect for a nice treat though!

The food here is so fresh and cooked perfectly. I had the Salmon and it was cooked to perfection…read more Not just that but the hostess runs the whole front of the house with ease. She's so welcoming and knowledgeable about all the food. I'm so happy I convinced my Family to try something New. They Loved it! Thank you Oasis. Love the table for 7 today.

Ordered the gyro wrap with French fries and we ordered a side order of spicy fries. We walked in…read moreand were seated promptly. The ambiance was really authentic and felt cool!! Our order was placed and the food came out quickly. All the food was really hot and the gyro was excellent!!

What a sweet quaint little restaurant. My daughter and I went there yesterday for Mother's Day. It…read morewas a beautiful day and while they have outdoor seating we elected to eat inside. Reviewing the menu, there were lots of yummy things to choose from but ultimately we both could not resist the Lamb shank. I'm sad I didn't take a picture of it. It was so tender and delicious. It came with perfect Basmati rice and a side of eggplant stew that was exquisite! I've never had eggplant stew and it was luscious. I dream to about it all night long. It was quiet, comfortable, music was great; songs we all know but with native instruments and flare. We had house red wine - not a big selection of alcohol, which is fine the food is and should be the star. Our sever (Sorry my old lady brain forgot his name) but the good looking bald guy(LOL) was nice and personable. It was such a great low key dining experience that just made the day even better. I highly recommend this cute place and we will be back- there are a lot more wonderful food to try!

I need 1 more Halah type restaurant, the one I picked last week, did looked awful from the First…read moreImpression, and it adds up, as we got closer to the front door. My first impression as we entered here was: the AC was on, and I'm not ready for AC (yet), and the inside was too elegant, and empty. We waited awhile, when a staff appeared. We picked a seat outside, where the weather was pleasant and shady. I needed badly, to use the restroom, so I went back inside, only to be told it's outside. The mural on the walls, obscured the door to the restroom. But, there was no TP, no paper towel, and the trash was full. I had to use a toilet seat cover paper, for my TP, and went back to my seat, not happy with what I just did! I told my husband, who then told the staff, because HE need to use the restroom, too. (We've been gone all morning, this is now lunch hour). The staff gave water, menu and we ordered: The Lamb Shank. I love the eggplant stew! There's also a small salad with the Basmati rice. Also Chicken Kabob Mezza Platter with Pita bread. It was not until we're done eating, and ready to get up, did I notice there was cubed cucumber in the thaziki. But, it's got a very strong vinegar flavor, but I did like the hummus and the ghanoush. (When we eat at these places, we always pick the lamb shanks, btw). I had the other half, for my dinner tonight. The server was friendly, helpful and responsive. The atmosphere, was pleasant, and the photo taken of me, hubby thought I could pass as an Iraqi woman! LOL Thanks for the bag. We picked some crabapples, from down the street, there were 4-5 large trees ready for the pickin' from the sidewalk.

We had just finished a hike and wanted something light near our hotel. Found this place and the…read morereviews drew us in. Definitely lived up to the hype. Restaurant is very spacious. The cashier handed us some menus and we sat down, however the prices on the menu were crossed off so I had to get up and take a picture of the menu on the wall to get the updated prices. We got the hummus plate which came with their puffy bread. Lamb shawarma plate, Greek salad with lamb gyro meat, and a lentil soup. The portions were very generous. Lentil soup was decent. It tasted clean, but lacked a bit in flavor. The hummus was lighter in color than I'm used to, but it was very smooth and delicious. Paired with their thin, crispy but also fluffy puffy bread, it was really good! Greek salad was a good Greek salad. But the lamb meat was great. Even my wife who doesn't really like lamb thought it was really flavorful. It really stood out. Same with the lamb shawarma plate. The lamb was the star, and paired with the tahini sauce and the rice, it was great. Rice itself was decent. Overall, we really enjoyed the meal. I'd definitely be a regular if I was local.

Visited this place after a long time. This used to be one of my favorite places for Mediterranean…read morecuisine. Unfortunately it has become one of the worst in my experience. We had a decently large order amongst 7-8 people and sadly each and every order was really bad. Chicken was undercooked, shawarma was looking more like pan seared chicken that was rushed, lamb was cold, less or almost no seasoning and some orders had entire food cold. Very disappointed. Hopefully others don't have the same experience

Rating 3.8 becuase the plate was solid and had plenty of meat and rice. The food was great overall…read moreand the service was good but aside from the people getting a to-go plate it was only me. That said the food was pretty quick, cooked fresh, and came out steaming. You can see it in the picture. Owner was friendly, it was nice talking with him. I will be back to try more food! I dropped it one star (from a 4.8) because as others mentioned, the cleanliness of the floor. The tables, seats, and all that were fine but it was clear the floors need some attention. Not "tacky" as others mentioned but the corners need a good deep clean. I only noticed because I dropped silverware while dumping my plate so got a closer look when I picked it up. To be fair it was only next to the trash can. Otherwise nothing stood out as anything of concern.

Authentic, family-owned hole-in-the-wall. This is exactly the kind of spot downtown Beaverton…read moreneeds. With all the sleek, posh, mega-restaurants opening up downtown, it's really nice to find a chill, authentic place right downtown. The sauce on the Egyptian lamb shank was amazing, I'm obsessed, and the mousaka was super flavorful.