We received a friendly greeting on entrance and given information on menu items. As others mentioned 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. read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - Lunch specials - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

We were the only people in the restaurant at the time- so service was quick and friendly. The owner seemed 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! read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - Lamb Shawarma Half order - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Very honest and lovely people, and great food too! The shawarma is so juicy and flavorful and it's a must try.

This little place is such a gem! It may be unassuming from the outside, but once you step through the door, the husband and wife duo welcome you in with open arms. This was our first time here and we will definitely be coming back. We were asked if it was our first time and we said yes, and we're greeted with information about the menu, the types of food they offer and their specialties. You can definitely tell that everything that is made in that kitchen is made with love and care. The gentleman was even able to tell us how many spices are in his rice and seasonings that it takes to make the baba ghanoush we had the lunch special. I had the beef Shawarma and my husband had the lamb Shawarma lunch special. They were both delicious. It was a lot of food for only $18. I would highly recommend the garlic and tzatziki sauce. The house made pita bread was delicious! Support local enjoy some great Mediterranean food and great hospitality. Oh and they gave us free pistachio baklavas because it was our first time read more

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My family and I have been coming to Mediterranean Grill for years. I have noticed a decline in their service and tonight I felt extremely uncomfortable as I heard the Cook yell at his staff member several times. Then a group came in and he yelled at them for not calling ahead, then proceeded to yell that it was rude and that they can go home and make their own food. I didn't like having my kids be subjected to his yelling and we tried to speed up our time by paying as quickly as possible and getting out of there. I find it inappropriate to yell at anyone for trying to give you business. read more

My family and I really wanted to like this place, but the food and its price is unfortunately not worth another try. We ordered the lamb schwarma, the chicken kabob plate, and a side of tabouli. The lamb schwarma were pieces of what looked like lamb gryo, but that was cooked partly on a pan, with some hummus, lettuce, cucumbers, and A LOT of pickles. The lamb was not very flavorful, and the main flavor that I got was pickles based on the sheer amount of it in my sandwich. The chicken kabob plate came on a bed of rice, hummus, and pita bread. The rice was clumpy and it tasted like it was cooked with old oil, and the hummus was also not seasoned well and tasted more like a tahini sauce than hummus. The chicken was OK. The tabouli...was not good. I would not recommend this dish. I will leave it at that. It was not fresh. That being said, I do agree with the other reviewers that the portion sizes are generous, and could feel you for multiple meals. But because of the quality of the food, I don't know if those meals would be necessarily tasty... I had high hopes for a mediterranean restaurant in the area, and wish I could I had a better experience, but I unfortunately would recommend taking the time to drive to the city and going elsewhere. read more

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Our party of 11 ate here after a family burial at a nearby cemetery. The service was excellent, the food great tasting and plentiful, and the staff were very kind and couldn't do enough to make our lunch pleasant. If you want to dine at a restaurant with authentic cuisine served by kind people in a comfortable setting, this should be your destination. read more

I'm gonna get a little emotional here. The entire point of food, apart from sustenance, is gathering, memories, moments spent with someone, sharing something. I realize it's out of the ordinary, but this place brought back so many memories of my grandpa and my first Dunkin' Donuts as a kid. Sitting on the front porch of our house on 65th between Powell and Foster in the morning sun, my grandpa is peeling me an orange, and I remember watching him thinking he had very strong fingernails because back in the day oranges were hefty and he went through that like Superman's cutting the mist. As we were sharing the orange, he had a cloth bag and out of it he pulled a dozen donuts. My family never experienced anything like that previously! I only have one memory of meeting the man, he is oranges, sunrises and my frosting filled doughnut. The entire time my hubs and I were eating our absolutely delicious, fresh and flavorful Mediterranean food. My eyes were stuck on the worn out Dunkin donut certificate near the register. As we were getting ready to leave our table and walk up to pay, I told my husband about the frosting filled donut from my grandpa and that I could see them on the shelf. Each step closer to the shelf my heart sank as I realized they were jelly and custard filled. My eyes were frantically scanning, and my brain was trying to justify getting something similar to reenact my moment with grandpa, the memory, but I to caught a glimpse of an unmarked tray at the very end, there were two donuts, 2 chocolate frosting filled donuts. The treasured classic, nearly cleared out but just enough for us. All the other food is good. Not gonna lie I'm terrified of food that is not common to my upbringing, which is very anti-yelp, but I had the lamb and it was amazing! And there was no gaminess, the mint was an excellent complement, and the spices were so Comforting. I have to throw something else really weird in here, yellow rice, so floral and perfectly spiced would be absolute heaven with a little bit of milk and sprinkle sugar for breakfast. Also, I had the strawberry lemonade, and it clearly was some kind of powder mix, but even that added to the layer of nostalgia to my dinner. Nothing was disappointing in any way. Take home your leftovers! Ok read more

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The Food Here is so very delicious. We love the sauces and bread that are all scratch made. The Kanafe is truly classic. It is a family heirloom recipe. So very delicious. read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - The lunch special - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Fantastic food, fantastic cook and a wonderful local restaurant that will keep you coming back for more.

Stopped in 30 minutes before closing, and was welcomed in heartily with a friendly voice. The Mediterranean Grill has gorgeous Egyptian artwork on each table that glows in the dark. The murals on the wall are of Syria and Greece. The food is some of the absolute best. We were given hot fresh falafel as a gift since we had never been there before with tahini sauce. The lamb was grilled medium rare perfectly. The chicken kebab was juicy. The rice was fluffy, the pita soft, the salad refreshing. The baklava was fresh, lightly sweet and crunched with each bite. The chocolate pistachio date candy melted in my mouth. They also make fresh delicious looking donuts every morning and Arabic coffee, that I will be trying very soon. "Grandma" Fadi and his sister Feirouz are from Lebanon and have run the grill for 13 years. I highly recommend their food and hospitality. read more

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Have been here one time in the five years I've lived here and I live 5 min away. Stopped in on impulse to pick up a few sides to go with my grilled Greek chicken waiting at home. I was met by a very unfriendly woman who wanted to know if I was picking up food or what. When I told her I actually wanted to order a few things to go, she rolled her eyes and told me to sit and she'd be back. I get that she was the only person there and the tables were fairly full but it was clear she was not happy I walked in. After waiting about 10 min she walked over and asked what I wanted. When I told her I just wanted an order of hummus and an order of Tzatziki, she told me it was going to be a LONG wait. So I opted to leave. She was relieved. If she was so overwhelmed that she couldn't handle the business, she could have explained herself. All I know is, I won't be back to try again. read more

The portions were insanely large, but the food was not good. We threw it away and went somewhere else.

Food: consistent, fresh, taste great. Service: professional, accurate, kind, friendly service. They customize to your preference such as, "I like my onion grilled more" or "can you separate meat and rice on my take out order" Ambiance: small but very clean. Not a 5 star hotel romantic feel but great neighborhood place to hang out. I am a regular customer and I continue to go back. read more

First, the food portions are very generous. The shawarma (gyros) are huge. We got the "lunch special" offered for dinner which was a half shawarma with cauliflower and falafel combo and it was filled with veggies and sauce. You can choose a veggie or protein to go inside. The special comes with 2 side choices and chose the hummus and salad and it was delicious. We also got a "lunch special" shrimp kebab plate that also came with two sides and we chose baba ghanoush and rice. We also got a cauliflower salad. We were also served two pitas on the side. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The owner/manager was also very friendly and helpful in informing us about portion sizes and popular items. We ate plenty and have leftovers for the next day. We also got a chocolate date and pistachio ball, baklava, and ice cream. The pistachio ball was tasty and not too sweet. The baklava was yummy and sweet. The ice cream was very nutty and had hints of orange. We definitely recommend this restaurant to eat for Mediterranean food. read more

Wouldn't expect much from looking at the outside, but the food was very tasty especially the desserts.

The food is really good. Go for the potatos they are so good, so is the hummus. The baklava is magic too read more

Went here once and the food was not enjoyable. I ordered a chicken shawarma and the portion was big, but the meat was very dry and for some reason it had A LOT of pickles and marinaded jalapeño and I hate spicy food. Didn't even finished it. I ordered chicken shawarma, not jalapeños & pickles wrap with some dry chicken. Not coming back :( read more

This place has the best shawarmas! And they're huge and only 15$. The owners are a very sweet old couple who work really hard. The shawarmas are really big, one half is enough for one person. I usually get one and share. They're packed with meat and vegetables with a delicious sauce. Definitely try with the garlic and tahini sauce. The restaurant is also clean and beautifully decorated. read more

Oh my goodness the food is delicious! Hubby and I went for a late lunch/early dinner. First we ordered the hummus and pita which was an incredible serving, more than enough, with a delicious large container of homemade hummus and the pita was as warm and as soft as it could be. So far, it has lasted two day and should last two more. We also purchased the grape leaves, plenty to nibble on with a great tzatziki sauce. Finally, Hubby had the lamb skewers and I had the chicken skewers. SO delicious! You cannot beat (1) the Flavors (2) the Portions. Every bite of your meal is filled with so much incredible flavor from the rice to the onions and potatoes to the protein. Amazing. The portions are so huge, that one meal will last a good day or two and the flavors just get better overnight. Next time we'll grab a doughnut too! Go you must! read more

This place is amazing! The food was incredible, prices were fair and the service was as good as the food. The owners are so kind and this is the type of place you never forget. I am so happy to support these place as it deserves the highest rating possible. We thought we would give this a try because it was close to home, and I'm glad we did. This is our new and now only Mediterranean we will be eating out. read more

Don't eat here!!Food was not good. It had no flavor. The salad was old and brown. The hummus was pasty and had no flavor. The customer service was poor and rude. I had a food allergy and I told them and she said I'm not sure if it has it. I asked if she could ask the cook she made a sound and left to ask. She came back and said it did. She was rude. read more

Donuts are awesome! Lovely service. Will be back for sure for dinner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Went here for lunch with my parents! Is was so good! 15.95 for a ginormous chicken shawarma with the sides baba ganoush and tabouli!! We also got the jalapeño hummus, it was the perfect flavor and looked so beautiful! Go here with your family or with whoever, so good. The woman helping us was so nice, attentive to our waters and brought baklava at the end and it was such a fun surprise! read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - Mother enjoying her Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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5 stars for the lamb kabobs, which were perfectly cooked, tasty and still warm upon delivery because of thorough packaging. Also ordered a falafel sandwich, lamb sandwich and hummus which were all very good. Only complaint was the Mediterranean Salad looked the same as the side/chopped salad. During these changing times of delivery and takeout, I tip my hats to the cooks and food handlers who have to work extra hard to appease a new demographic. read more

One of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've ever been to. Recommend!! Affordable and the owner is very personable. Introduced himself to all the customers and was happy we all came. Will definitely go back. Their food was outstanding! read more

Nice selection to choose from. The shawarma's are nice sized and so yummy. Always fresh food no matter what you get. read more

We love the food here! So good every single time. I can't say enough good things. The lamb kabobs, cauliflower and shwarma is the best

Ordered a bunch of food and then they forgot one item we paid for. Called they said they'd replace. Then when we went in to get replaced item with 120.00 of other stuff at a later date. They got in our faces owner and screamed "I've made 3 mistakes in 14 years" I asked having a bad day? He scream. At a 10 year old. We paid for the new order and left. Never to return. I assume they will be out of business soon. Just crazy. read more

35 people needed a post-funeral reception on a Monday. I live in CA but was tasked with choosing a place...called the wonderful owners of this little strip-mall located eatery. They closed the restaurant for us! The food was beyond amazing - and just kept coming! This was a military funeral and these delightfully patriotic middle eastern immigrants put out American flags for our group. The final cost was staggeringly LOW-including wine. We were sure it was an error. Do not be put off by the location and simple decor- this place is a gem and far better food than many overpriced Portland eateries - plus, plenty of free parking. Siblings Rose and Fadi Arnaout are the real deal and deserve all the accolades I've read about here. Not an exaggeration at all. read more

Excellent French fries. Seriously. They were perfectly cooked. The shawarma was very good. I would prefer a bit more spice as others have mentioned, but the food was still very good. It should be noted that this is probably due to a geographic issue. Different regions use different recipes and spices. Ask for more spice. They also give you options for other sauces such as tahini that are more Greek. There are cheaper places to get a shawarma, and I've honestly had better shawarmas in Portland, but All in all, it was well worth the 5 stars. I would come back on a heartbeat, if only for the fries. Portions were generous. I didn't try their donuts but they look terrific. I'm guessing that that is part of the reason that they cook the fries so perfectly. And now they gave me a free baklava! What's not to love? read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - Free baklava! - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Amazing food and service! My catering order far exceeded my expectations! I was blown away by the generous portions, quality of food and packaging. This is a family owned local business and it shows with their excellent service. I highly recommend this restaurant and catering!! read more

We just finished dinner at awesome Noodle Man next door and remembered some accolades about the Pistachio ice cream at Mediterranean Grill. Yup, that's some good (homemade) ice cream! There's chunks of semi-crunchy pistachios in every bite. This is not the "green" variety found in most supermarket freezers. What was a let down is they serve it with whipped cream...I'm not a fan of the combination nor a traditional sundae. Moreover, it seems like it was the out of a can, the Reddi Wip kind. Some thick creme fresche would definitely be an upgrade. Actually, drizzle some honey on their marquee dessert and they have a winner-winner rather than just a winner. Complement your ice cream with their delicious $3 Arabic coffee Uh, they serve donuts too. Odd. read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - Their famous pistachio ice cream - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

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Awesome food and owners are very nice and personable. Great experience. Large portions and donuts too.

Very small space. Murals on each sidewalls. Somewhat confusing. Counter, register and overhead menu says, maybe order there. Nope, you sit then order. Took a while for service. Communication was awkward. Thick accent + mask + a little frustration = lots of confusion Started with fried cauliflower well cooked, though I like it a little more fried. Sauce was meh. Needed some zing. Lunch special - one kabob with two sides. Chicken kabob was a bit dry. One side - Saffron rice was OK. Second side potatoes - weird. Dry scallop potatoes with big pieces of onion, barely cooked. Onions so underdone it was basically like eating a warmed seasoned raw onion. Hummus was OK. Wife had same sides but the steak kabob. She got a solid steak no kabob. Steak was OK. Not overly flavorful or tender No extra sauce or condiments were visible or offered Had to wait for our check. Again a question if you pay at counter. Yes Seem like nice people working there They really need a front of house that is easier to understand as well as an interior spruce up read more

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I was served an inedible piece of chicken, charred beyond what you would expect to be served in a restaurant.

Ginormous and delicious shawarmas! We love their babaganoush, falafel, bread, etc. When you eat there, the owner loves to check on and chat with guests, offering tastes of something you may have never tried. I love this place. read more

I was trying this place for the first time and had it delivered. Waiting/delivery time wasn't bad, about 35minutes. I got the lamb kabob and the hummus. The lamb skewers themselves were predictably on the chewy side, relatively large pieces, but nothing special. LOTS of rice was provided, however on the bland side. Straight up, there was no flavor to the rice unless I added some of the sauce that came with th hardly any flavor to it unless I added some of the sauce that came with the dish. The hummus was good though. The pita bread slices were large and the hummus itself had a nice mix of seasoning and flavors. read more

Mediterranean Grill Restaurant - Lamb kabob and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Happy Valley, Oregon

Mediterranean Grill seems wildly inconsistent, but ok. I'm not a hater ... or a lover. Color me apathetic ... about this review and Mediterranean Grill ... but really, I doubt anyone really cares too much, cuz I know I don't. Lamb Kabob (4 stars) left me feeling no interest, no enthusiasm, and no concern. Fried Cauliflower (2 stars) ... and I don't really care. Mediterranean Pizza (3 stars) created a deep-seated and eternal lack of emotion or feeling. Service (4 stars) at Mediterranean Grill was like taking a naked walk outside in February: cold & numb. Yawn ... read more

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This is one of our favorites. The food is excellent, the portions large, and Fadi and his family always come out to check if your meal is good. His Shawarma lunch special is more than I can eat at one sitting, so I get 2 meals out of it. His hummus is great, but his baba ganoush is the best I've ever had. You'll never be disappointed. read more