Do not hesitate for a second to eat here. I promise you, you will be soooo satisfied!! Amazing…read moreflavor!! Fresh ingredients!!

Pros Great location (fork 40)…read moreFriendly people Perfect to go with kids Quick cooking Delicious food - dolmas, Aleppo salad, shawarma rice, baklava You can mix and match food with other mini food stores Cons Hummus was not the best but it wasn't bad

This place is always delicious, their servers are very respectful, and the atmosphere is warm.read more

Third visit. Coming back from Portland, we detoured off I-5 to have dinner. We ordered the hummus…read more(again) and it was the best we've ever had (still). This time we tried the Sheaf Tenderloin. Awesome flavor. Still very much five stars. Well worth the detour!

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.

This is one truck in the parking lot of Flip side bar. The guy taking the orders was really nice…read more The gyro salad was very solid. Great tasting gyro. you can order your food and then go eat inside the bar or on tables outside. There's a wide selection of trucks out in the parking lot.

Stopped in this pod that was nearby at the time for lunch. Decided this looked good and I wasn't…read morewrong. Super loaded and really fresh veg. Reasonable prices for the quantity and quality. Friendly and quick service.

Lamb gyro is perfect, highly recommend. The owner served me - great food and great service!read more

I've been here probably 30+ times at least since it first opened (2019?), so I'm more than…read morequalified to leave this overdue review. First of all, the food is very good. I do prefer their lamb over their chicken and don't love their dolma but otherwise very good. Secondly, this a very much a family restaurant. I see the same woman there every time cooking and she is very nice and clearly loves working there. The location is very chill but go give this place a visit!

I was in the mood for Middle Eastern food (no surprise) and I saw Habibi was nearby to where I was…read morestaying and it consisted of solid ratings, so I decided to walk over. The gentleman working the counter, who I assumed was the owner, was very quick to greet guests, and was constantly checking in on myself and others throughout our time in the restaurant. The menu here had an overwhelmingly good selection of entrees, so the same gentleman I assumed was the owner recommended the Meat Mezza platter to me. It comes with A LOT of food: beef kafta, chicken shawarma, falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli, and dolma (stuffed grape leaves). I kid you not when I tell you EVERY. SINGLE. ITEM on the platter was absolutely fantastic, though the chicken shawarma and baba ganoush were my favorites. I highly recommend this spot for anyone staying or visiting Downtown Portland who is looking for good Middle Eastern food.

The food was mediocre. The interior feels again…read more. The service below average. When I arrived at 7.10pm,there was nobody else at the restaurant. Not a pka I would go agajn.

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.

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.

Delicious authentic Lebanese food. Amazing food, ambiance & service. I was here on a Friday night…read moreand they even had a belly dancer. Their lamb and rice dish was unbelievable. Can't wait to return and try more things on their menu. The owners really take pride in their restaurant which has been a staple here in Portland for over 20 years.

Al-Amir Restaurant has been in Portland forever and is the classic spot…read more We had a big group gathering and the restaurant were quite easy to work with, great service, ambience and a big back area with multiple table. They also had a special dinner buffet with selective vegetarian & non-vegetarian options for a fixed price. We also had the option to order off the main menu. There is also a bar area up front with smaller tables. The staff were very friends and kudos to them to handling a bigger group without any issues. We were also surprised by the belly dancing artist, which definitely made for a memorable night. To sum it up - Delicious Lebanese food, fun music, lively conversations, and an unforgettable belly dancing performance that brought such fun energy to the night!

It's hard to find but worth looking for! They have a parking lot too!!!!…read moreI had the gyro and kid had the skewer plate. Baklava and th spinach thing was amazing! Glad we stopped! Order at the counter. They have drinks Super nice staff Outside covered seating. Nice little cozy spot.

Great food, delicious. I loved how quaint it is. Perfect serving size. Love the outdoors settingread more