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.

Super koo and friendly customer service! The inside of the place was super clean and had plenty of…read moretables to choose from including outside. The food was good it had a good flavor. I ordered a beef gyro and it was huge. I ordered a kids gyro for my daughter and honestly I would have been fine with a kids gyro. The gyros come with a big thick bread. That alone will fill you up. Also got the gyro plate but it doesn't come with pita bread so I just gave my wife some of my gyro bread because it was a lot. Theres no outside food or drinks allowed inside which kinda sucks so we ate outside.

My friends & I were wrapping up our vacation by shopping at the Woodburn outlets, and happened to…read morecome across this spot. We hadn't had Mediterranean food in a while, so we decided to give it a try, and boy did this hit the spot. I got the gyro plate, which came with a gigantic pita bread that was soft & fresh. My favorite part was the hummus, it was probably the smoothest hummus I've ever eaten! All of the food was super fresh & flavorful, and the staff were all really polite. Apparently this spot had just recently opened up, so I'm glad we were able to catch it in time. Highly recommend!

Omar's is a little hidden out back, but I have nothing but high regards for this place! I'm from…read moreout of town and come to help on some farms out here, and this truck does a great job of providing quality gyros at a reasonable price! Plenty of parking, menu is posted outside, and the gentleman running it is very kind. If you're looking for well marinated lamb gyros, this is the place to go! And the rice is awesome!

SCW and I and I stopped into Omar's Mediterranean Grill while touring wine country. The food truck…read morehas lots of parking spaces around and the menu is posted outside. We were warmly greeted when we arrived. The menu is a little confusing for vegetarians, but we figured it out. Basically you can pick whatever is on the menu and choose what protein you want on it. We really wanted falafel however it's no longer available. They use a pea protein instead. Minus a star here as I think the pea protein while tasty, really changes the dishes we had. I had a shawarma wrap, SCW a gyro and we also got an order of hummus which came with pita. The food itself was good. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The tomatoes stood out for me as better than usual. The pea protein was tasty but added a different flavor profile than I was really looking for. When you want falafel it just doesn't taste the same. The hummus was good as was the pita bread. The service was great. I enjoyed the meal but I would not seek it out again simply because of the pea protein option. Of course it's great they offer a meat substitute but it wasn't something I would seek out for Mediterranean food.

My family came here at noon on a Thursday. It was not crowded at all, but slowly got more busy over…read morethe course of two hours. Most of their tables are half booth, half chairs. The service was fast. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. I had the cypress bowl with falafel - the falafel was crisp, and the homemade pita and hummus were particularly yummy and flavorful. My grandma got the Mediterranean burger - their house ketchup is spectacular and flavored with allspice and cinnamon. Their dessert options all sounded amazing - the the triple chocolate mousse was rich and perfect to split as a little sweet treat between four people. We each got a few bites.

Walked in without a reservation for dinner on a Wednesday and had no problem getting seated!…read moreExperienced great service that embodies what you think of as the hospitality from a nice mediterranean restaurant yet threaded through with family vibes The brussel sprouts with lemon toum were crispy, tart, and a textural sensation. Great size for sharing. Which seems to be consistent with regards to their portions. The seasonal salad was large. And the pasta special (sugo orechiette) was also large! Everything was fresh and tasty

The Moroccan vibe definitely comes alive as soon as you walk into the building. All of the tables,…read morechairs, decor and art on the walls really takes you somewhere else. The food was excellent. The portions are perfect and do not overpack their plates with unnecessary calories. I feel like they gave me just enough to experience everything fully without overdoing it. For reference I am a 200lb man who can eat and felt satiated with everything I got. The seasoning was unique and not overly saturated so that you did not feel like they were trying to hide the main parts of the dish, but trying to accentuate them. Service was great as well. Attentive and kind and very welcoming to the restaurant. I will absolutely come back and bring people.

Everything was as presented. The spices were perfect…read more Presentation was very well done. We had variety of dishes, from couscous to the desert bacillas. I would recommend this restaurant highly.

Our favorite place in town for Mediterranean food. Nicely prepared meat platters. Delicious creamy…read morehummus and great big pita breads. We always order extra pita bread since the food is deliciously tasty. Service is always fast, friendly and efficient.

Definitely good options for mediterranean food. The food is labeled gluten-free and have dairy…read morefree, vegan and vegetarian options. I got the chicken kebab salad and my boyfriend got a gyro. Both of our meals were pretty good. The service is fast and there's options for nonalcoholic drinks.

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

Everything I've had here is amazing. I've been stuck on the hummus, chicken gyro w their garlic…read moresauce, and their baklava!!! The hummus is creamy, the chicken isn't dry and their baklava layers are so crunchy. Definitely recommend!!

Tried to use $50 gift cards that friends gave us for my wife's cancer surgery recvovery, but we…read morewere told "Those are canceled". You can't cancel gift cards in Oregon unless they have an expiration date, which these don't. We were told that "maybe Beaverton store still takes these".... We called the Beaverton store and were told "those are canceled". Oregon law: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_646a.276