50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Portland

“We sat at the bar and loved the atmosphere… service was superb (thank you Nick) and the food delicious“

“We ordered the fried chicken, summer salad, hummus with burnt beef tips and the corn ribs. Everything was unbelievably delicious. The summer salad in particular was refreshing and different. I can not recommend this place enough.“

“Walking in the door, we weren't sure if we came in the right door. A large curtain was right inside. I'm sure to keep out the weather, but no real direction once inside. For dinner it is tapas styled ordering. We had salad, gnocchi, prawns, a few more plates. Now, none of the food was bad, it just wasn't good. No balsamic for the bread. The gnocchi tasted more like slices of mozzarella in an alfredo sauce. The servers seemed as if we were putting them out when we ordered. The tables were so close together that we were uncomfortably involved with one tables politics and the others sexual escapades from the night before. Maybe try another time.“

“Excellent food and service! A fun pre-Timbers match vibe and the place was hopping!“

“Tusk is great. Especially for a nice date night. The food is exquisite and the service is AMAZING.“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“Fresh, sumptuous food with warm and speedy service!

We had the lamb gyros on our second visit and they were fantastic—perfectly cooked and balanced with creamy tzatziki sauce and tangy feta. The pita was soft and buttery and the entire meal was proportioned just right.

The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, with swift and charming service. Prices are reasonable and reflect the quality of the food and experience.

Kid-friendliness: They have an excellent tabletop pinball soccer game that kept our 9 y.o. entertained the entire time.“

“I tired them on a hunt on door dash to try something new! so glad I did! I've had the doner wrap, fries, an pita strips w/ hummus! I absolutely LOVE everything. I'd recommend this place to anyone. I can only imagine how good it is ordering in. try it! you'll love it.“

“Such great food and service!! Very accommodating for large orders as well.“

“We each had a combo plate, which were very large, we could have easily share one and gotten some appetizers. The bread was so good- it was as if foccassia and pita /or Naan bread had a baby. The link sausages and their special Chevapi had such great flavor. You can really taste the mix of regional cultures in the food. it made me look up more about the region because I had no idea of the flavorful influences. Highly recommend!“

“Old school vibes and amazing food. The owner is very nice and hospitable as well 🙏“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“Houston native, visiting Portland for the second time. Last time we came, we passed by Awafi and didn’t get to try it! This time, we got to chat with Ali, who was very kind and shared that he runs the cart alone, and we finally got to try the kofta and chicken saj. Both were delicious and reflected Iraqi cuisine beautifully. We will be back!“

“Five star dining experience. Excellent flavors, beautifully presented Pleasant atmosphere Friendly service The Chicken Creamy Pepper was fantastic.“

“Such a nice person running the cart!
The food was genuinely incredible, so perfect. The bread was so fluffy and warm, almost pillowy. The meat was perfect and seasoned so well, and the combo of all the sauces was great. The baklava was incredible too!! Not too sweet but still delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Nicholas’ did a fabulous job providing food for an event I am at. Everything was wonderful!“

“Very nice family friendly place with with lots of good food“

“This is my go-to place for high-quality, authentic halal food with beautiful Mediterranean flavors. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and it's all delicious! My favorites are the shawarma (in wraps, over rice, or with salad) and the falafel. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food.“

“We visited Can Font on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant is beautiful inside. The food was authentic Spanish food and offered many options. Everything we ordered was delicious: Paella negra, Patatas bravas, Beet salad, Grilled octopus and delicious desserts such as cheesecake, arroz con leche and chocolate cake. My only suggestion is that they widen their beer selection to include Spanish brands like Estrella de Galicia, Mahou, Ambar (to name a few). Lastly, the service was not as good, maybe because it was a busy night, but I feel they should have foreseen this and planned accordingly. Will definitely return.“

“I don't even know how to put into words how amazing the food is here. This is by far the best gyro in Portland – probably in the entire Northwest. It's exploding with flavor, insanely delicious, and the portion size is excellent – they do not skimp. The price is VERY reasonable and the service is excellent and very friendly as well. The recent revamp into Midtown Beer Garden also turned this into a wonderful, cozy place to enjoy your food. Cannot recommend more highly.“

“they make the best burgers and they are very friendly 😉“

“Best chicken in Portland. Order extra sauce! Yumm!“

“Had the original gyro with lamb. It was amazing. Good size portion. If I lived in Portland I’d eat here all the time. So good!

This place is part of a larger group of “food trucks” so you’ll find seating if you want to sit down instead of taking your food to go.“

“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.“

“Turkish coffee was it for me. Friendly staff, good service and great food. I'll go there again and send other's to enjoy.“

“I go here every time I visit Portland. Seemingly every dish from the small menu here is legendarily delicious. My favorite is the shrimp burrito, overflowing with seafood, signature squid ink rice, veggies and aioli, not to mention the thing is huge. The meaty offerings are all top-notch. Unique and an incredible value. The seating is limited and spartan, but it's still the best lunch around!“

“Amazingly delicious food! Pizza was unbelievably good and unique. Roman and his crew were so genuine and accommodating. The cheese pie was perfect for the kids and the jalepeno pineapple, mushroom sausage and even dessert pizza... All excellent. Will definitely be a new favorite on our list!“

“The best gyro I've ever eaten! I had the chicken, it was seasoned well and a little charred. The dolmas were perfect! The hummus was silky and delicious. The tzaziki was fresh and tangy. So good, you might do a little dance! Also, the price was absolutely worth the portion size. Honestly, wish I could eat this everyday! Chef kiss!“

“Loved this place! I’m a longtime Portlander and definitely have had my share of great food in this area. I don’t usually leave reviews but this place needs to be shared about. I’ve never had baklava that I liked or ever wanted to eat…this place has baklava that’s got me craving it! Not to mention it was very kid friendly and they provided fast service.“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“picked up some hummus today from the farmers market. best hummus ever!“

“Great good - nice staff - reasonable prices!“

“This place is amazing! I ordered the lamb kabob plate but got chicken instead, I couldn’t get back before they closed the same day so I called and they offered to remake the entire plate for me another time. The chicken and lamb kabobs are both delicious.“

“Best Gyros I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend. Quality ingredients, masterfully crafted! We make a point of stopping in every time we visit Portland!“

“Awesome falafel 🥙 Awesome rice Awesome salad 🥗 Very decent price 👍🏼“

“This was my first visit to Shawarma Express Halal, the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful with food selections. I’ll definitely be going back.“

“Super tasty grub at good prices.“

“Israeli style food, pizza,sandwiches, beverages, soup/side of rustic bread is always excellent!

Vegetarian options: Yes salads, great grilled cheese sandwiches and much more. Dairy kitchen. Tuesday nights, fabulous dinners (meat).

Dietary restrictions: Strictly Kosher“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gyro Bistro, located in SE Portland's new WonderLove, featuring a three-story bar and food cart pod, is a true gem! From the moment you arrive, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly food cart staff set the tone for a fantastic dining experience.

The gyros are absolutely phenomenal, but don't miss out on the baba ghanoush and grape leaves – they are simply to die for! The baba ghanoush is creamy and flavorful, while the grape leaves are perfectly seasoned and tender.

The food is fresh, delicious, and generously portioned. With reasonable prices and top-notch service, Gyro Bistro is a must-visit.

Highly recommended for anyone strolling through SE Portland down the road from OMSI!“

“Just dropped in for the first time. Got the lamb mezza platter. Amazing! The tabbouleh is wonderfully herbaceous, the falafel is produced in-house and fantastic! Every bite was a wonderful experience of flavor and texture! Full, and very, very, very satisfied. Can't wait for a return visit!“

“5 STARs hands down the best Mediterranean food in Portland“

“I am a big fan of this place, and I think they're one of the highest tier choices available. I often come in and order via Uber Eats. I ordered the chicken shawarma fries earlier this week, and the fries were delivered piping hot and fresh. I also like the panini style chicken shawarma wrap. My girlfriend likes the falafel, grape leaves, and she was very impressed by how big the shawarma salad was.

Overall, this place delivers quality food with fair portions. The food always hits the spot, and I recommend you give this place a try if you're curious.

I don't usually dine in, but I have no qualms with the interior. Everything is very standard for a local restaurant. Everything is clean, and the service is always nice and appreciative of the business.

I always try to make an effort to be a patron at businesses where the staff makes an active effort to engage with their customers.

Vegetarian options: Definitely options for leaf eaters.

Parking: Plenty of space in the plaza for super easy parking.

Kid-friendliness: Very standard for a restaurant.“

“Great food“

“The last time my wife and I ordered from Gyro House, I wasn't even writing for Yelp yet, meaning I shamefully didn't give this place the incredible praise that it deserves. There is no shortage of Mediterranean food options in Portland, from restaurants to street carts, but this one stands out among most of the rest, for several reasons, all of which I was reminded this last weekend. Here's the short list:

* Easily the best babaghanooj I've had anywhere. No contest. There's an "edge" to it that is not easily described - spiced by not spicy. Trust me on this one.

* Non-awful falafels; these ones are actually soft and moist, and not the hard, dry kind you get elsewhere.

* Kafta kabobs that are grilled perfectly, giving it that rugged, savory char flavor.

* Flavorful tzatziki drizzled in correct proportion, without making everything soggy.

* Fantastically tart, mouth-tingling hummus that has you coming back for more, again and again!

In fact, the only point on which I would knock them is the sadly deficient number of included pita bread pieces: two is simply not enough for a two-person vegetarian mezza platter!

Out of all the tzatziki-slingers in the area, Gyro House is the best for a quick, grab-and-go Mediterranean meal that competes, and defeats, just about every other competitor. I could eat this five days in a row and not get tired of it...and I am sorely tempted to head back there again tonight! Lord help me!

Parking: Small attached lot.“

“One of my favorites in Metro area since I moved here. Very professional and friendly people. I really do like their foods. Had a great experience ! They have delicious gyros (I love their lamb gyro). The tabouli is amazing as well! Also they have delicious Hummus that I love. If you want to try the Mediterranean food such as gyro , felafel, hummus, and other stuff, do not miss this place!“

“So happy they back to the old mediterranean food with lots of more options basically they have all the kebabs and they have eggplant to ladder with perfect and they have the wraps also and Philly cheesesteak and more tabuli Salad was delicious
They have best lamb and chicken Shwarma“

“**A Hidden Gem for Shawarma Lovers!**

If you're a fan of delicious, authentic shawarma, this spot is a must-visit! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the mouthwatering aromas of perfectly seasoned meat. The shawarma is cooked to perfection – tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The choice of toppings and sauces really elevates the whole experience, and the pita bread is soft and warm, holding everything together just right.

The staff is friendly, and you can tell they take pride in their food. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a sit-down meal, this place delivers consistently great food at a fair price. Highly recommend the chicken shawarma, but their beef and lamb options are equally amazing. You won't be disappointed!“

“The food was excellent and made to perfection! The staff were very inviting and so friendly. They treated us like we were family. An extremely pleasant experience. I would definitely recommend this place.“

“Sirina, Thank you for the birthday gift certificate yesterday. All the food was delicious!!!!“