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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
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    Octopus Plate
    Ploy N.

    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.

    Excellent lunch special.
    Andrew A.

    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.

    Grilled Salmon Salad Plate
    Brian H.

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

    Salmon Salad
    Mel G.

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

    Chicken Gyro Plate
    Zoé R.

    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.

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    Saphace A.

    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.

    Chef Special salad
    Grace T.

    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.

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    Terri N.

    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!

    View from. Columbia.
    Andrew C.

    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?

    Andi F.

    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.

    New outdoor seating
    Phil N.

    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.

    Shrimp Salad
    Carolyn P.

    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.

    Exterior view. Between Naito and 1st on Jefferson.
    Drew L.

    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.

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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