Mediterranean Exploration Company

Mediterranean Exploration Company reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   John

   Portland6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service was excellent. The little gem salad, Greek potatoes and Greek lamb chops were a hit. The restaurant gets a little noisy when full, however not in bad way. If you want a quieter experience their sister restaurant Dolly Olive is a great choice.
   

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   jonathan VIP

   Portland209 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I haven’t been to the restaurant for over a year, but everything was the same, which is good… The food was excellent in the service was very professional with food arriving quickly. The gem salad dressing is amazing. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly. Desserts were great.
   

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   Dick

   Portland58 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food is excellent as it always has been. The restaurant was packed, lots of parties and quite a bit of liquid refreshment. Service was a little slow due to the large parties. However the food was excellent and we enjoyed 6 or 7 different dishes. All good.
   

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   Meera

   Austin13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Decent portion sizes, nice variety. Food lacked complexity, needed a bit more flavor
   

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   Sally

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love everything about the MEC. Phenomenal food and drinks served by knowledgeable staff who make you feel at home, but actually you’re at a super hot spot!
   

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   Chelsea

   Portland4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   MEC is our favorite dining experience in Portland. We were again amazed at how many distinctive flavors could be packed into our 10 or so tapas! Love everything about this place and the champagne toast and special dessert to celebrate an upcoming to wedding were over the top additions! The staff touch is so thoughtful and on point! Well done MEC!
   

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   Jesse

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A truly delightful meal. It's a great experience when you're being introduced to new and wonderful foods and at the same time being quite blown away by how well the familiar ones are executed.
   

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   Ruth

   Vancouver11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great dining experience and delicious food as usual, one of our favorite restaurants
   

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   Elena VIP

   Anchorage2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Innovative! Great food and service. We will be back :)
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We did the tasting menu option. There were three dishes we were really happy with and the rest were good but just not mind blowing. The staff was super friendly, the vibes were good. Cocktails weren't our favorite, I would have loved a wine pairing option with the tasting menu, but totally get that it's not always an option :)
    

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