Sometimes you have to go twice to appreciate it. The first time, I wasn't in love with my order. The second time, it really hit the spot. The food is very fresh tasting and plentiful and I would say it's Mediterranean inspired. I ordered the chicken plate. I got tasty crispy seasoned chicken cut on some delicious yellow rice, which came with a simple side salad and hummus and fresh pita. What a deal! The staff is always friendly and nice and the place is clean and bright. I would come here more often if it was closer to the office. Definitely excited to come back and try their other offerings. read more

Gastro Mania - Chicken plate, more than enough for lunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Glad to finally checkout this cozy spot in Downtown. The place is small but full of warm ambience. Staffs were very kind even when we went close to their closing time. We got the Octopus and Chicken Plates. Both were made super fresh! Great portion for the prices as well. Each plate came with delicious creamy hummus, salad, and some of the toastiest pita bread I've had! The seafood option came with squid ink rice while the non-seafood ones had saffron rice. I really enjoyed both proteins as they're very well-cooked but did like the chicken a bit more. The squid ink rice was a tad too fishy for me as well. Overall, a solid lunch spot especially for office workers in the are. Plenty of options for everyone. read more

Gastro Mania - Octopus Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Raising to a 5-Star. I eat here at least once a week. Every lunch option has been above par, some stellar. I had low expectations of the tacos, but they surprised and delighted. And today was the first time experiencing the superb brisket plate with excellent mashed potatoes. Salads are ample, but wish they would enhance the greens. Maybe a combo of butter lettuce and arugula. The plates are what to get: warm crisp pita, a generous serving of creamy hummus, tasty greens with sliced onions topped with a tangy dressing, another side, and the main feature (salmon, brisket, etc.) Breakfast is their "weak" offering, nothing bad, but unmemorable. On packed days they remain efficient, the food comes out fast and employees are calm and friendly. Awesome place. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to go to in Portland. If you're staying nearby, get lunch here! I love to get their seafood salad plate which comes with tuna, shrimp, salmon, and octopus. They also include squid ink rice, pita, and salad. Wow! The seafood is perfectly cooked and grilled with so much flavor. The octopus is my fave and such a surprise. The rice is tender and all the flavors and sauces make for such a perfect meal. I got this twice during my time near here (2 days in a row) just because it was that good. I want to try their other options. The prices are very reasonable. Love this location and place for lunch. Easily 5 stars. The quality is amazing. They have a lot of places to sit inside and outside as well. The service is great! Very kind workers. read more

Grilled Salmon salad, always the perfect lunch. And the employees are so friendly. Support local read more

Gastro Mania - Grilled Salmon Salad Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Absolutely delicious and the cashier was the sweetest lady! Food was quick to come out and I got there right before the rush and got a seat to eat it fresh! The jalapeño sauce is to die for. read more

Gastro Mania - Chicken Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came at lunch rush. The staff are so efficient and friendly. Food is presented beautifully. Salad dressing was so delicious and tasted homemade. read more

Gastro Mania - Salmon Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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They were around the corner from my hotel and it was rainy so I walked over here to order one of the combo options that came with a gyro, side salad, and fries. Good price for the amount of food! And it wasn't heavy or greasy. Just the right amount. And tasty! I didn't wait long for my food either. Maybe 5 minutes. The staff was really nice too! It's a small space. A handful of tables. But it likely serves a lot of the workers downtown. read more

Gastro Mania - Menu and register - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped in for a grab and go. I got the veggie gyro and two baclava(it was good but a little dry for me. Didn't stop me from eating it or wanting more lol) I enjoyed it very much. The setting was great. Thinking about going back to sit and get out of the office. Entrance Is on SW Jefferson side. They have outside seating too read more

Best Fries!! They are always helpful & treat like they are happy to see & help you. Get the BLT! anything you get will be great!

I was on a work trip here and this place was easily one of my favorite places to eat. I've eaten their salmon gyro plate twice now and tried their chef special salad today. Yummmm is all I can say. They cooked everything perfectly, and I love how large their plates are. All their employees are so friendly too. I wish they had a store back at home, but until then, I'll be looking forward to the next time I visit Portland so I can eat here again. read more

Gastro Mania - Chef Special salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Has great food here the fish and the BLT sandwich has to be one of my favorite food the and the workers there are really kind.

This is a true hidden gem by the riverfront. The service is always warm, friendly and super duper fast. There isn't much seating as it appears to be more of a take out spot. We come here for one thing and one thing only, their seafood special salad. In my opinion, the best combination of value and taste in Portland. Wish I could tell you more about the menu, but the special is so good that we can't muster ourselves to try anything new! All of the seafood is cooked perfectly, no chewy fish or octopus here, and the squid ink rice is delicious. If ever the wifey and I have a craving for seafood in Portland, this place almost always comes to mind first. read more

It's not a large place, but I could tell from the aroma and the menu that the food was going to be good. Everything on their menu sounds good but I went with the gyro plate and a vanilla latte. The lady who took my order was super helpful and extremely kind in helping me to consolidate my order into the gyro plate. The food....best pita and hummus I have ever had! The gyros and the tzatziki sauce I could eat all day! The sale looked regular but the dressing on it gave it a unique taste, a bit of olive oil and lemon taste. The vanilla latte was average but I should have gone with my first gut and ordered a con panna. They do have a wine and beer menu that would go well with their oldies music....I enjoyed the James Brown and Marvin Gaye while I dined! read more

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Reliable (IMO) lunch spot tucked amongst the high rises of downtown Portland. Yea, it's a tiny space, kind of like a deli but more kitchen-y, carved into the bottom floor of a giant office building, but the food options are pretty diverse, with a full slate of salads, sandwiches, gyros, shrimp, occasional interesting specials like lamb shank, etc - that are surprisingly above par, and if you're pulling jury duty at the nearby courthouse, like we were, you'll be glad to have this place as a better destination than a food cart and with a fairly warm and comfy ambiance for an office bldg carve-out. Service is amazingly calm and friendly even during the lunch crush -- It gets super-crowded around noon when the office minions escape their cubicles --- and there is table seating but it's pretty limited. The gyro I ordered was super tasty and filling, and the price more than reasonable considering the portion size. Also, parking is super-tricky in this area (no surprise) but you're probably getting it validated anyway, right? read more

Gastro Mania - View from. Columbia. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Very busy restaurant near the river downtown Portland. I got the shrimp burrito and it was very filling and good. It came with a small salad. You walk in, try not to get confused by the gathering waiting to get their food to go and order at the counter, then seat yourself. Everyone was friendly. Reasonable prices. read more

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Gastro Mania is by far my favorite lunch spot in this area of town. I prefer GM to all of the national chains here and I prefer it to anything you can get at any of the nearby carts, food halls, and restaurants like Luc Lac for lunch. I typically gravitate towards their Salmon Plate. I love the squid ink rice that it comes with along with hummus, pita, and a side salad. The salmon is pan fried and pretty tasty and well cooked. Staff is friendly and quick and they've never gotten my order wrong in over 20+ visits. Gyros are pretty fantastic here as well. read more

Gastro Mania - New outdoor seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I still like the chicken gyro plate, also try their breakfast , I had the French toast without the whipped cream and strawberries (just maple syrup) It comes with bacon, and eggs! The website's breakfast menu does not show most the options AND I think the hours are wrong, for the SW location. read more

I want to try other things on the menu but I can't stop ordering this salad! Everything looks very fresh and the place is clean and the staff are very friendly. A great place to go for lunch. read more

Gastro Mania - Shrimp Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super yummy, friendly staff. Went multiple times in one week while traveling for work.

Awesome little spot in the Waterfront district in downtown Portland. Food was fresh and very tasty. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Gastro Mania - Chicken Gyro plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Alright. I have visited more than my required three visits. This place is fantastic. Good service, very tasty food, made to order. Recommended any of the salads and the ćevapi. All of the people are friendly and helpful. The place itself is nice and clean, small but not crowded Five stars. Check it out, sez me. read more

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Went here during lunchtime and it was wasn't too busy! I was specifically looking for a Mediterranean place in the area, so I was happy to find this one. I ordered a chicken gyro plate with fries on the side (I didn't realize fries would also be IN the gyro) and hummus with pita and veggies. The food was alright, nothing special. The hummus plate came with a TON of hummus, which was great, but I wish it would have come with more pita bread. The veggies were cooked (soft) and IN the hummus, so I couldn't use those to scoop hummus. I ended up with a lot leftover because I didn't want to eat plain hummus with a spoon. Forgot to take pictures of everything, but it was a lot of food. I ate it for two meals and didn't finish everything. read more

Delightful staff, yummy food with big portions, outside seating is a must when it's warm out.

Who doesn't enjoy Octopus in the morning? Who doesn't want to Foie Gras for breakfast? Who doesn't want to stuff their tummy with Dolmades? Who doesn't want outdoor seating? Who doesn't want kind friendly service? The young gal taking our order was so welcoming, patient while we were ordering, attentive during our meal. Every dish is delicious. Now time for a food coma nap. read more

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I absolutely love this lunch spot in Portland! This is one of their two locations. It is cozy and very comfortable. In addition to outstanding Mediterranean food. They also have very delicious sandwiches too! Their fries are amazing if you like thin and crispy. The Porchetta Sandwich is super tasty and I especially loved the quality of the pork and the Ciabatta bread. The chicken Gyro is a must try so delicious. The hummus is also amazing. In addition to great food they also offer wine and beer. The service was exceptional very nice staff. This is definitely one of my favorite lunch spots in downtown Portland l. read more

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This place deserves way more recognition! Consistently amazing, juicy, flavorful meats. Fantastic sauces. Delicious rice Even hearty portions? Top that off with attentive, kind employees, and this is one of my favorite places in town. read more

Gastro Mania - Chicken and squid ink rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cozy place in neighborhood. Indoor seating can be limited especially if there is a jury trial going. This is a walk up, order and food is brought to your table kind of place. The portion sizes are pretty good and they only offer bottled drinks. The rice was cold but the rest of the food (chicken) was great. They did mix up my friends order and mine (put parts of our order on the wrong plates) but not a big deal. The Hummus is pretty good and they give you plenty. People are super nice and during good weather they have outdoor seating. read more

I had jury duty and happened onto this place. Their porchetta sandwich was so good I came back for lunch the next day. Told them how much I loved the sandwich and asked what they would recommend. The salmon gyro plate...completely different from the sandwich and equally as good. Mild salmon and fresh salad. I will be driving across town from the office to eat here whenever I have time. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch. Had the awesome gyro plate. All ingredients were fresh and tasty individually and even better when combined. I cleaned my generously portioned plate since I was really hungry and the dish was very flavorful. Service was friendly and quick. I will be back! read more

Amazing food! Great service, and chill environment among busy and bustling lunchtime.

Love Gastro Mania. Have been to the NW location, but didn't realize there was one close to me downtown. Have had the Gyros in the past. Had a Breakfast Burrito today. Delicious. Everything has been good. I'm watching the staff now working hard to get ready for lunch. Making from scratch, everything fresh. Very pleasant. read more

Just stumbled along this place for a quick to go lunch. Shrimp Gyro plate has yummy black rice and shrimp perfectly cooked. I'm not much of a yelp review person but wanted to say wow and thanks! read more

Gastro Mania - Shrimp gyro plate Sooooo good!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This has to be the best salmon I have ever tasted. I wish I knew about this place years ago. The food is fresh, fast, and the restaurant is clean and bright. Such a great place to eat fresh food. read more

Gastro Mania - a meal in a plastic container - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had high hopes but it was not as good I hoped... Ambiance was more of a "hurry and grab your lunch" and not a cafe or what the pictures showed... and maybe it is a lunch spot for folks around there but it did nothing for our tummies... the food was ho-hum unfortunately or it was what I picked? Who knows... I just kept thinking the name and the food + ambiance do not maaaatch... sigh... read more

Food was amazing of all the places I've eaten at since arriving in this city on vacation. Best bang per buck and quality. Reena H's review is trash. How are you going to give a good business, 1 star review due to your incompetence lol. Silly nilly. read more

Just got into town and looked for somewhere convenient after checking into our hotel and came across this unexpected eatery. Food was very good and service was very welcoming. read more

Gastro Mania - Lamb Gyro. - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My cousins and I were visiting Portland and were looking for a place to eat sighing walking distance of our hotel. I'm glad we found this place. Food was very tasty and the service was great. read more

Food was amazing and well worth the price. Best food we have had in Oregon thus far. You can really tell the chef cares about the food he is making. 5+++ stars!! read more

Gastro Mania - Chefs special salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love this little spot - the folks that work there are kind & funny and make delicious food