Food was so fresh and delicious as always Service is always…read moreso welcoming Ambiance is authentic and pleasant

Got some food to go. Arnabeet 'fried cauliflower' with…read moretahini. We always like their green tahini sauce. Virtually NO sauce on our cauliflower Very disappointing Chicken breast shish-kabob with rice. Pretty dry chicken. Rice was fine. Need to be more conscientious on to go orders.

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.

This place is only a few blocks from my home…read more I randomly came here on a date and didn't have a reservation, so we were told we could sit at the bar, so we grabbed the back corner. It ended up being a great spot. The ambiance is great and the bartender was pleasant. They have a seasonal menu, which assures me that we're going to get the freshest produce possible. We started with the Labneh & Confit Butternut Squash. It was fine, but not my favorite dish of the night. The labneh was more like Greek yogurt than cheese, which isn't a bad thing, but I would have liked a little more saltiness. The Harissa Spice Shrimp, on the other hand, was fantastic. Definitely the standout item we actually ordered. The Baked Eggplant was good too, although it didn't quite wow me. I think there was some mix up, as we were first served the Roasted Eggplant Dip. We flagged the server down to say it wasn't what we ordered, but they let us keep it. Boy were we happy about this! It was the best dish of the night (and a must reorder). The pita to go with the Labneh and the Dip was excellent too. Piping hot and just right.

Great little food cart in Troutdale Station. Great Lebanese…read moreor Mediterranean food. I had the lamb gyro and added feta cheese. The lamb was perfectly done, crispy on outside moist and tender on inside. A little more lettuce and tomato would have been good, adequate amount of onions. The tzatziki was excellent. Fairly fast service, a short wait but that's because the lamb was cooked fresh, not sitting waiting to be used. Troutdale Station has several local craft beers on tap, and a small coffee shop inside. It's the normal or average food cart ambiance, but is very safe and comfortable. No dogs except service animals permitted.

Fresh, to the point. It is located at the new Pod at Halsey, food truck pod…read more They were courteous with service and the food was filling and good for a food truck. The price was close to the restaurant level (maybe it is the economy). I'll try out more items if I'm in the area.

First time here so of course I had to get a lamb gyro! The service was very adequate and had my…read moreorder in a few minutes and the owner even brought it to my car. A quick warning, do not try to eat a lamb gyro in your car lol. It had a good portion of lamb but I did find it rather over salty. He did offer me hot sauce but forgot to give it to me. The veggies seemed fresh but I only counted 1 chunk of tomato so a little dissatisfied there. Overall the gyro was good, and price was reasonable. So I will probably go back again another time

Decent lamb gyro with large portions in soft pillowy pita. Fast pick up service after ordering…read moreonline. I do wish there were a bit more spices in the meat, it was very mild.

The Moroccan vibe definitely comes alive as soon as you walk into the building. All of the tables,…read morechairs, decor and art on the walls really takes you somewhere else. The food was excellent. The portions are perfect and do not overpack their plates with unnecessary calories. I feel like they gave me just enough to experience everything fully without overdoing it. For reference I am a 200lb man who can eat and felt satiated with everything I got. The seasoning was unique and not overly saturated so that you did not feel like they were trying to hide the main parts of the dish, but trying to accentuate them. Service was great as well. Attentive and kind and very welcoming to the restaurant. I will absolutely come back and bring people.

Everything was as presented. The spices were perfect…read more Presentation was very well done. We had variety of dishes, from couscous to the desert bacillas. I would recommend this restaurant highly.

I was meeting a friend who is coming over for Portland and this was a super convenient halfway…read morepoint. I've driven past it hundreds of times and was happy to give it a try. I love Mediterranean food in general and was looking forward to seeing what this restaurant had offer. On entry the first thing that I noticed is that the room, Reedley, really wanted to be a nightclub! The whole vibe with the floor and the way the lighting looks... And then I looked over and saw a giant DJ production rack behind the bar and additional club lights... Yeah. It's a restaurant by day, and I'm sure that people dance there. Added to the vibe! I just wanna take a moment to acknowledge that the menu is amazingly comprehensive. This is not some random gyro place. There are things here that I frankly never seen anywhere in the Portland Metro area. Can't wait to go back many times and sample all of it. My companion got the gyro platter and I got the lamb lula kabab. They were both accompanied by a couple of sauces/chutney's. that were delicious addition. We closed out the meal sharing a slice of their cake, which was incredibly delicious as well. The meal was excellent, but the prospects of all the things that I didn't eat, haunt me. I will definitely be returning. Highly recommended!

This place was fantastic. Kara our waitress was so kind, fun and just pleasant and happy person (we…read morewould go back just for her service). The food was great!!! Rice was some of the best we have had. The meats were spiced perfectly. The side salad was really nice take of a Greek salad, a tad bit over dressed but still a ticket to flavor town. The lamb chops had great flavor though I wish they would have been cooked medium rare and then they would have been sensational. The chicken was cooked perfectly, moist and tender. The lamb was the winner of the show for sure. We be back for sure.

Ughhh I hate to give a 3 star, but I just cant when I am eating off the cysco menu. The lamb gyro,…read morethe flat bread, i assume the sauces. No I get smaller businesses need to not do everything from scratch, but breads are so easy... There is some good portions here and its all fresh, dont get me wrong, the staff is great and the place is clean. The location isnt great, but really at the end of the day, if you dont mind the premade assortment, its pretty good. I could be wrong, but ive eaten enough gyro to taste the common trend of delivered ingredients.

*Review is for to go via doordash* I ordered Gyro House the other night when I didn't feel like…read moregoing out, I decided to order à la carte so I placed an order for side of rice, chicken skewer & small side gyro meat. This was the enjoyable dinner and I had a surplus amount for lunch the next day! Food arrived hot and flavorful. I also added white garlic sauce & spicy garlic sauce which both are necessities.

We received a friendly greeting on entrance and given information on menu items. As others…read morementioned in ther reviews food portions are large! We had chicken kabobs, rice, falafel and baba. Everything was delicious and freshly made. Staff was very friendly and we enjoyed learning about their backgrounds as well as the restaurant decor history.

We were the only people in the restaurant at the time- so service was quick and friendly. The owner…read moreseemed very happy to have us and gave all sorts of information about the food. There were also lots of pastries here as well which I'd love to come back and try sometime. The food was excellent and hot. Ginormous portions even if you order a half size. The place is a bit old and could probably use some updating- especially the restroom. Butttt the food and the service really make up for it!