Mediterranean Exploration Company

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333 NW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
A restaurant serving innovative cuisine from the eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Drawing from extensive research and travels to the Mediterranean, the menu features exceptional plates that are culturally diverse yet cohesive, paying tribute to the exploration of people across the Mediterranean throughout history. In an open and vibrant atmosphere with an industrial-meets-refined décor in Portland's Pearl District, M.E.C. encourages family-style dining and features a playful beverage program with nods to the flavors of the Mediterranean.

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Nicole K.
7/27/2025

A haiku review: Coming here for years Always a special dinner Love to birthday here Lamb chops so crispy Octopus is flavorful Kebab is alright My favorite dish Is the crispy lamb hummus...

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Pamela L.
8/14/2025

Tucked inside a reclaimed warehouse MEC serves highly flavorful small plate dishes. John Gorman is known to every connoisseur in this town for bringing outstanding cuisine in a minimalist...

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Hannah I.
7/22/2025

I have been wanting to try this place for so long, and it was even better than I expected. This is officially one of my most favorite restaurants in Portland. The menu is always changing so you...

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Nik J.
9/10/2025

Great food and service. We had several dishes and they were all great! Would highly recommend it and would return again.

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Becky R.
10/6/2025

Great atmosphere and even better food! Every dish was incredible! Definitely worth coming back for. The drinks were a little outside my usual taste, but it was nice to try something new. I'll...

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