Food was so fresh and delicious as always Service is always…read moreso welcoming Ambiance is authentic and pleasant

Food is great I've been coming here for years but it's kind of disappointing that you can no longer…read moresubstitute the side salad for tabouli salad even with a small additional charge. I don't know if the woman on the phone was new or what but they have always been able to make that accommodation for me. I don't want the side salad with my plate and I don't want to pay an additional $10 for a small side of tabouli. Personally, I think they should just give customers the option between the two salads, especially for people who are Middle Eastern and like to enjoy their meal with a side of tabouli. I understand the prep work that comes with making it but again most people who enjoy Lebanese food like to have it with their meal. My meal went from 24 to 34 just because I want small dish of tabouli. But yes the food is amazing I recommend the kabob plates I like to get lamb and salmon. The bread is always fresh and delicious. Oh and also the zataar that you get complimentary when you dine in should be free they used to not charge for that as well. I've never heard of a restaurant charging for complimentary items even for to go orders. But it's hard to find good Lebanese food in town so I feel forced to come here and pay these prices.

We celebrated a birthday at Mediterranean Exploration Company with their set menu, and it was one…read moreof the best dining experiences we've had in Portland. We were able to try a wide variety of dishes, and every single one was exceptional. I have dietary restrictions (no onions or garlic), and the kitchen and staff were incredibly accommodating. They prepared separate versions of several dishes for me without hesitation, and I never felt like I was getting a lesser experience. It's rare to find a restaurant that can accommodate food sensitivities so thoughtfully while still delivering incredible flavor. The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish, and the service was impeccable. The staff was warm, attentive, and made our birthday celebration feel special without ever being overbearing. Everyone in our group left talking about how amazing the food was. We couldn't have asked for a better meal or a better overall experience. Mediterranean Exploration Company has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorite Portland restaurants, and we can't wait to come back.

Stopped by for an early dinner bite around 5p on a weekday without reservation and were seated…read moreimmediately. We weren't too hungry and ordered 3 dishes to share - the hamachi crudo, baked feta with Blackberries, and braised Greek greens. The service was pretty fast, we received our food within 15 mins. The hamachi crudo was tasty with fresh fish that balanced well with the yummy smoked eggplant, tamarind soy, black harissa mayo, and crispy ginger. The baked feta was the heartiest dish, it came out with piping hot pitas to dip into the creamy savory/sweet feta and Blackberries. The braised Greek greens felt like the most basic dish out of the 3, collard greens cooked with a lemon/olive oil finish, which tasted as described but not exciting enough to order again. Just as the name implies, this restaurant is a nice way to try Mediterranean dishes for those who don't eat it often. Admittedly, the cuisine isn't in our top favorites, but all the dishes were executed well, true to their description, and made for some fun bites.

Great little food cart in Troutdale Station. Great Lebanese…read moreor Mediterranean food. I had the lamb gyro and added feta cheese. The lamb was perfectly done, crispy on outside moist and tender on inside. A little more lettuce and tomato would have been good, adequate amount of onions. The tzatziki was excellent. Fairly fast service, a short wait but that's because the lamb was cooked fresh, not sitting waiting to be used. Troutdale Station has several local craft beers on tap, and a small coffee shop inside. It's the normal or average food cart ambiance, but is very safe and comfortable. No dogs except service animals permitted.

Fresh, to the point. It is located at the new Pod at Halsey, food truck pod…read more They were courteous with service and the food was filling and good for a food truck. The price was close to the restaurant level (maybe it is the economy). I'll try out more items if I'm in the area.

First time here so of course I had to get a lamb gyro! The service was very adequate and had my…read moreorder in a few minutes and the owner even brought it to my car. A quick warning, do not try to eat a lamb gyro in your car lol. It had a good portion of lamb but I did find it rather over salty. He did offer me hot sauce but forgot to give it to me. The veggies seemed fresh but I only counted 1 chunk of tomato so a little dissatisfied there. Overall the gyro was good, and price was reasonable. So I will probably go back again another time

Decent lamb gyro with large portions in soft pillowy pita. Fast pick up service after ordering…read moreonline. I do wish there were a bit more spices in the meat, it was very mild.

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.

I was meeting a friend who is coming over for Portland and this was a super convenient halfway…read morepoint. I've driven past it hundreds of times and was happy to give it a try. I love Mediterranean food in general and was looking forward to seeing what this restaurant had offer. On entry the first thing that I noticed is that the room, Reedley, really wanted to be a nightclub! The whole vibe with the floor and the way the lighting looks... And then I looked over and saw a giant DJ production rack behind the bar and additional club lights... Yeah. It's a restaurant by day, and I'm sure that people dance there. Added to the vibe! I just wanna take a moment to acknowledge that the menu is amazingly comprehensive. This is not some random gyro place. There are things here that I frankly never seen anywhere in the Portland Metro area. Can't wait to go back many times and sample all of it. My companion got the gyro platter and I got the lamb lula kabab. They were both accompanied by a couple of sauces/chutney's. that were delicious addition. We closed out the meal sharing a slice of their cake, which was incredibly delicious as well. The meal was excellent, but the prospects of all the things that I didn't eat, haunt me. I will definitely be returning. Highly recommended!

This place was fantastic. Kara our waitress was so kind, fun and just pleasant and happy person (we…read morewould go back just for her service). The food was great!!! Rice was some of the best we have had. The meats were spiced perfectly. The side salad was really nice take of a Greek salad, a tad bit over dressed but still a ticket to flavor town. The lamb chops had great flavor though I wish they would have been cooked medium rare and then they would have been sensational. The chicken was cooked perfectly, moist and tender. The lamb was the winner of the show for sure. We be back for sure.

I stopped at the plaid pantry next door to gyro house on my lunch break 2 weeks ago. I sat there…read morethinking about what grab to eat and was tired of the usual places around, and I ended up trying this place on a whim. Had to be one of the greatest decisions I have made all month..the food is absolutely amazing. I've been back 3-4 times in the last 2 weeks and everything has been so good. It seems like it's been the same gentleman working every time I've gone, and he's super rad, and nice. 10/10 recommend the fried chicken combo and the lamb kebab gyro!

Ughhh I hate to give a 3 star, but I just cant when I am eating off the cysco menu. The lamb gyro,…read morethe flat bread, i assume the sauces. No I get smaller businesses need to not do everything from scratch, but breads are so easy... There is some good portions here and its all fresh, dont get me wrong, the staff is great and the place is clean. The location isnt great, but really at the end of the day, if you dont mind the premade assortment, its pretty good. I could be wrong, but ive eaten enough gyro to taste the common trend of delivered ingredients.

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.

Service was very slow, food was just okay. There were no other customers in the restaurant and it…read moreappeared to more geared toward providing donuts and pastry. I went with high expectations as I love good Mediterranean food but this was a totally disappointing experience.