ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! YOU won't be disappointed!! I had the Octopus Seafood Plate $18, and it was delicious! I hadn't had squid ink before and it was great, it's pared well with the squid and sauce. The plate included a small salad, hummus and pita. Small business establishments nothing crazy cleans and very nice staff. You order at the register and they give you and number. They bring food to your table (self seated) and you remove your own plates (located next to front door). Will be sure to check this place out again! read more

Absolutely fng bomb! Chicken scallopini with extra jalapeño aioli, side salad w jalapeño aioli, chicken tortilla soup, hummus, squid ink rice, saffron basmati rice, and warm seasoned pita bread... mmmm!! Luce and her brother, Jesus are from Oaxaca and they put so much love into all their dishes! Yummy! Always can't wait to come back upon returning from travel! read more

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I've been to this place about 10 times now and every time is a 10/10 experience. It's a little hole in the wall but the food is exceptional. Have ordered the tuna plate and the salmon plate, the salmon is by far my favorite but the tuna is good as well. Everything from the little side salad (dressing is amazing) to the warm fresh pita and hummus to the squid ink basmati is so good. Even the spicy green sauce that they put on the fish is perfection. Best lunch spot in NW. read more

Gastro Mania - Salmon Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

i really liked my burrito! i got the northwest burrito because i love lamb and it did not disappoint. the flavors all went well together and i especially love that they use saffron rice. i kind of wish i got more vegetables but i didn't think to ask until after my food came. i would have liked it more if it was less greasy, but i still enjoyed it nonetheless. i also love how they toasted each side of the burrito so that i was slightly crispy. they served it to me at the table and i bussed it myself. the space is clean and its the perfect place to grab lunch! read more

Gastro Mania - northwest burrito - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Always receive amazing service from the staff here. They always seem upbeat and happy to be there. Ordered the chicken plate and lamb & beef gyro to-go. Food was very fresh and the fries are almost like the yellow arches but better flavor. Order was ready right on time. There are a few tables inside if you want to dine in. Parking around the building can be hard to find as this is located in NW Portland in Slabtown so plan ahead. Definitely think the gyro is the best. read more

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The staff is kind, and friendly. The food is delicious. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I have been a few times and every time I go I enjoy it. read more

Absolutely amazing food. I had the fish tacos. So amazing. My colleague had the fish salad, and he loved it too

Really great first impression. I went with the chicken plate. Hummus was good and had some great spicy kick. I loved the chicken & onion/tomato. It was $16 with tip, but that's what you're going to pay for lunch in Portland unless you go to a national chain. Will be back to try their gyro + more. read more

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Grilled Salmon salad, always the perfect lunch. And the employees are so friendly. Support local read more

Gastro Mania - Grilled Salmon Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The beef/lamb gyro was delicious, tho smaller than the average gyro you see out there. The meat was tender, the bread was soft, and the fries were crispy. Everything just overall tasted very fresh. My wife had the chicken plate and it was equally delicious and the portions were very generous! I was expecting the typical Mediterranean food experience but this was definitely a step above that and at a good price. The staff was courteous and the space cozy. The kombucha on tap was also very nice. No doubt we will be back soon. read more

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Used to be the chunkiest amount of octopus on a plate. Delish bacon wrapped grape leaves are always ordered. Garlicky hummus yummy. No indoor seating, only orders to-go. Service is mediocre knowing they always get a lunch rush regardless of friendliness. During the spring to fall, a couple tables outside shaded by the building. Area still susceptible to sketchy passerbys. read more

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No parking so ordered to go. Tried chicken scapallini and it was pretty good. Reasonably priced. read more

Gastro Mania - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The country fried steak was tasted old. Breading was kinda dusty. It was crispy but when bitten into, it broke apart. The bacon omelette saved the review. Loved it. read more

Gastro Mania - Bacon Omelette - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I had the grilled chicken salad and it was amazing! After looking at their full menu everything sounds delicious. I'm excited to try their breakfast options. The gentleman who helped me was nice and food was prepared quickly. Highly recommend. read more

My go-to neighborhood comfort food takeout is their seafood burrito or shrimp tacos. I'm assuming it's squid ink rice inside the former? So good. The bacon-wrapped dolmas are an inspiration - I'll be making those at home from here on out. Same with the polenta app. The rest of the menu is... intriguing? Can't really speak to the service or ambiance, it's probably worth some investigation. read more

The Octopus Salad was a hit and I will absolutely be coming back! I walk by this spot fairly often but never thought to stop by. A coworker suggested we go for lunch and our team went. There is a lot on the menu! The options are great. There is a lot of variety. I feel like you cannot go wrong. I was really drawn to the octopus so I ordered the salad. The octopus was a generous portion and cooked to perfection! The salad was great. The squid ink rice was so good! I loved the bread that was included. Service was amazing. We didn't wait too long and our orders were bagged together even though we paid separate. The inside is very snug and might not accommodate groups, but 2-3 could likely dine together. Not enough room for the 5 of us though. I will absolutely be back! I tried some of the chicken rice bowl and I need to get that too. read more

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Reliable restaurant with good standards. The meals were fresh and satisfying, and the staff was courteous. A few small details could be improved, but overall a good dining experience. read more

Love this place!!! It's one of the best hidden gems in Portland. Bring your appetite because this place does not skimp in quantity. In fact, quality is far up there as well. I typically order their fish tacos, which, in my opinion, some of the best fish tacos you'll find in town and for a very fair price to top. Today, I ordered their seafood plate. It consists of salmon, tina, octopus, and shrimp over squid ink rice with a side of hummus, pita, and a salad. I was not disappointed. This is good eating. read more

Gastro Mania - Seafood plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I read several reviews that this place was amazing so I had to try it. I'm not sure if I caught them on an off day, but the food is nothing spectacular. I actually found their chicken mixture on the chicken plate to be too overwhelming with flavor and not as much meat. The mix had a lot of onions in it. The plate itself was good in terms of the pita, hummus, salad and saffron rice. Overall, I was disappointed based on the reviews I had read. It is very small on the inside, so seating is limited. The staff were all kind and welcoming. read more

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Wow this place is a hidden gem! Tucked away in some regular living building without any other store around you need to want to go here or live around! Either way it's just a short walk from the neighborhood stores like new season market. And if you like this style of Mediterranean food you are wanna go here! First you need to be hungry cause the portions size is decent even me was happy not ordered an appetizer. Second you should be a "meat" lover - or better protein lover since they do seafood as well. In a regular gyro you normally find at least 70% filler - meaning Salat, tomatoes and sauces and then the rest is protein. And that is fine since that is one of the reasons the Mediterranean kitchen is so healthy a good measure of the healthy stuff. But here at Gastro Mania they have 60% protein (in my case I ordered lamb&pork gyro) and then some salat with a good tzatziki and aioli to give it some spice. Also they make the head and grill the meat portion fresh so it is really hot when you get the gyro (which I really appreciate- hot food tastes better!). I had a small side salad (fresh and crispy) which added an extra USD so I ended up $13 before tip. There is a menu picture on yelp where it says $7 those times are long gone. But I think at the time of the review March 2024 $12 for this gyro is fair. I will surely be a regular even when I do not live in this part of the town any longer - but know I know it's here! read more

Gastro Mania - Pork&Lamb gyro with side salat and yelp sunglasses (those are not on the menu here) - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely AMAZING food, with so much flavor and great service! This is my go to spot to eat a plate that will make me feel good about myself read more

Service was quick and food was tasty. My partner and i got a chicken gyro and a lamb one to share. We both liked the lamb one the best. read more

Gastro Mania - Lamb gyro and chicken gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The seafood here SLAPS. I've tried the shrimp burrito and the octopus salad and both are so good. Flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. They don't skimp out on the portion sizes either, there's protein in every bite. :) Service is speedy and prices are very reasonable, solidifying it as a hidden gem for lunch in the neighborhood!! read more

Gastro Mania - Shrimp Burrito - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We have eaten here many times over the last couple of years and the things that come to mind are: (1) Consistently delicious food; (2) fair prices; (3) Ample portions. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We almost always order the salmon plate and a side of roasted vegetables. The salmon is always moist, the accompanying salad + dressing complements the dish well with its light acidity. We have also tried the brisket plate and the meat will melt in your mouth. The place is small but comfortable and there is some outside seating suitable for the warmer months. For us, we mostly take out and drive it home and after about a 15 minute ride - it is on the table. So here's the news: this food travels really well. Can't say that for some take out, but you can here. read more

Fish tacos are amazing as are all their seafood plates. Their shrimp especially is wonderful . Service is always quick & friendly. Highly recommend!! ( we love the restaurant's name) read more

We came to Gastro Mania for lunch. Although the place is not very big they did have outdoor seating available. They share facilities with other businesses and an option to park is metered parking. The entire staff are very friendly and obviously good at their job. The food entree's were ample, delicious and beautifully prepared. We all enjoyed our meals. Will stop by again if in the area- for sure! Enjoy! :) read more

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Food was well prepared and delicious. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable. Great place for breakfast and lunch!

I was downtown working and this place popped up "nearby". I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean/Lebanese food so I decided to check this place out. I ordered their lamb and pork plate. The dish came out and I was surprised at how large the portion was. I was excited to dive in. First off, the meat was tender AF. It's different from Nicholas or Ya Hala but still really good. This whole plate was $14. I asked for extra tzatziki and there was no charge. The hummus isn't as good as other places but I don't hate it. The salad is fresh and the dressing is delicious. I wish that there was a bit more dressing. I was disappointed that they didn't have Toum (my favorite part of this kind of meal). Overall I give this place 5 out of 5. The service was friendly and they were quick. It's definitely on my list of restaurants downtown, which is a short list. This place is clean and quaint. Perfect for any lunch break. read more

Gastro Mania - Lamb and Pork Plate with hummus, pita bread and a simple salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My favorite go to lunch order at Gastromania is their delicious Shrimp with Squid Ink Rice Burrito. Service is always fast, friendly and efficient. read more

Casual little cafe serving Mediterranean food, great lunch spot and they serve some breakfast food too. No dinner since they close at 5 or 6. While they have a gyro they don't do as much of the kebabs and such but they have a good amount of seafood options. I've tried the lamb gyro which was different in taste & quality than what I'm used to. The lamb was ground and the flavor was a bit like spicy breakfast chorizo and not served w/ tzatziki. Tasted like a breakfast gyro. Still not sure if this is a plus or minus for me. I think I liked it once but I prefer the "regular" style gyro w/ tzatziki and the shaved lamb for its cooler less salty flavor. Also tried the brisket plate and octopus plate. Brisket I was not a fan of. The meat itself was tender and well cooked but it was covered in gravy so it tasted like a dish at a cheap diner or something a white grandma would make, not sure why it was on the menu. The polenta it came with was good tho - I liked that it was firmer. The octopus w/ squid ink rice was fantastic tho I think it's their star dish. It was so tender and full of flavor and the rice was very good too. My friend strangely thought the octopus was too soft even but I think it was perfect. The portion sizes were huge for the plates and they were only $15 & $17 for the octopus. My only complaint besides the brisket is no beer . You order at the counter and they bring your food out and you bus your table. read more

Gastro Mania - Octopus Plate ($17) served w/ Pita bread & hummus, salad & squid ink Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Gryo plate was fair , could NOT taste the meat . Deep fried ? small bits tasteless! Sorry but food bothered me . The Gyros is not the Greek sliced from spit but bits of meat ?hmmm . Service was good . It's a long wait at lunch . I might have ordered the wrong food! read more

Delicious gyro and fries! I will return when I visit Portland again. Thank you for awesome service!

Order the octopus plate. You won't regret it! It's easily one of the best things I've eaten in Portland, and it's less than $20. It comes with salad, hummus and pita bread; I highly recommend getting the squid ink rice with it. I've never had octopus so tender on the inside but crispy on the outside. The staff was super kind and helpful, giving us more of the jalapeño sauce when we asked (because it was yummy). There's few seating available but I'm always surprised that it's empty when I've gone (probably because I've gone there when it just opened for the day). 10/10 would visit again if I find myself in Portland again. read more

Gastro Mania - Octopus Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious, everything was very good. I wish they gave more salad dressing with their salad, it's annoying to be charged because my salad isn't dressed with enough dressing read more

Friendly staff helped me navigate the menu (must avoid spicy additions, and some chefs add pepper to everything but dessert, so I'm forced to request full details so I'm not terribly ill afterward). It's rare to not be a regular and to have such warm and kind help to find what I can safely eat. Delicious luncheon of salmon plate was great value and delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Gastro Mania - Salmon Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tiny little place with great food. Principally lunch but good any time. Ten years in business says something. I love the little extras on many of the dishes like a bit of fried cheese or sweet onion marmalade. read more

I'm so glad this spot is still opened. The food is really good. Great post workout meal for us. They are fast and establishment is clean. My only issue is customer service. Everyone there was miserable and the older woman taking the order comes off as rude. No greeting, no smile and basically silent treatment. I said hi! She stared at me so I proceed to give her my order. Pay for it and I thanked her. She stayed silent except to tell my husband "your number!" It was our table number to place at our table. I'll still go back for sure, just not expecting a simple hello and thank you come again. read more

Gastro Mania - Salmon Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Excellent creative menu with something that should appeal to everyone in your group. I had the seafood burrito with octopus and it was heavenly. read more

Food was delicious and fresh. The portion was good and service was great. The restaurant was clean and has indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely recommend. read more

Big fans of GM! We've grabbed food from here a couple times and been really happy with what we were served. The gyro meat is a little different from what I've had in the past, but I'm not one to judge what is authentic. I just know what is delicious and that's what our meals have been! The staff is friendly and efficient and it's just a little neighborhood gym in our opinion. read more