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.“

“This is one of my favorite places to eat downtown. Staff knows the menu so well. And is kind to make sure everything they prepare meets your dietary needs. Drinks are wonderful. And while the main dining room is great the bar behind the restaurant is a good hack with the same menu on a busy night.“

“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!“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“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!“

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

“We had an amazing experience here, and a truly memorable meal. From the appetizer of the lentil soup (trust me, take the advice and squeeze lemon on it, amazing) to the various dips to the Tantuni (stir-fried beef in wraps or sandwiches), the flavors are perfectly balanced and spiced. Add in an excellent cocktail and wonderful service, we absolutely recommend giving Chef Agir a try!“

“A caravan of Tellurian delights, The Shawarma Truck delivers on its name and stands firmly on bidness. There's nothing missing here, from the Shawarma to the Truck, they've really got it all.

Jokes aside, the food's great, solid prices and with beer accessible you've got all of the makings of a great Saturday afternoon. I enjoy that they saved my phone number when I call in a bike-borne lunch pickup.“

“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.“

“Delicious food and great atmosphere!“

“Excellent food and drinks!“

“This was the best gyro I have ever had! Huge portions, great ratio and the lamb was very tender.“

“Absolutely one of the best meals we’ve had in a while! The salmon plate was incredible! Perfectly grilled salmon, squid ink rice, fresh salad with a delicious dressing, and hummus paired with perfectly made pita bread. We also loved the seafood burrito packed with grilled shrimp and octopus, saffron rice, cheese, jalapeño aioli, and sriracha mayo. Every bite was amazing. Highly recommend!“

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

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

“Amazing service and delicious food!“

“UPDATE- we ordered catering from Moonlight Grill and we were surprised to find out that the business had been sold to a new owner. We were disappointed to hear this as we were not notified prior. The new owners are very kind and accommodating. It is important to note that the food tastes different because they are using new recipes.

Old review: Best Mediterranean spot in town. The food is fresh and the staff is friendly. We are a bit picky about food- quality, salt level, and seasoning, Moonlight Grill checks all the boxes for the perfect meal. We picked up catering this weekend for Easter and the platters were beautifully assembled. Our families were so impressed by the flavor. The hummus, dolmas, and kafta kabob are our favorites, but everything here is delicious.“

“The man who owns this cart is a gem. He is very kind. The first time I went there I got lamb Saj. This is my go too. I also ordered Dolmas (Stuffed Grape leaves). Authentic Iraqi cuisine.

The second time I went I let him pick what to give me. I will be back. Twice the food was perfect.“

“The BEST Baklava!!! So fresh and 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!“

“The Gyro House in Southeast Portland is nothing short of fantastic. It was originally recommended to me from a friend and I will admit it is exactly as he said it was. A fantastic inner city restaurant with excellent Mediterranean offerings.
Nothing can be bad when you have chicken. Shawarma.“

“Great good - nice staff - reasonable prices!“

“This was the first time in my life that I ever had lamb or shawarma, and it was fantastic, the best thing I've had in a while. The salad was good too, I like red onions, and this salad had plenty. I'm not the kind of guy who takes pictures of his food, but it looked good. There were other dishes I wanted to try, so I'll definitely come back. I recommend you try it sometime too.“

“We had merguez tagine and Turkish coffee. Fabulous food and friendly service.“

“The best of the best“

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

“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“

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

“Their lamb Shawarma seasoned with, I believe, cardamom and other things, was the most astonishingly delicious meat I've ever eaten in my life. And it's in a very nice part of town!“

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

“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!“

“Awafi is a great place to get freshly made and delicious Mediterranean / Middle Eastern cuisine on the street in downtown. Menu has lots of choices. Usually I order a falafel wrap and every time it tastes so fresh that it’s a real pleasure to eat. Owner is a great guy and runs a wonderful food cart. Try it … you will be glad that you did!“

“If you want to enjoy and eats great food in the town you need to try this place first, and I will recommend the Burger they made. it's #1!!!!“

“Don’t miss this yummy cart in the back corner! If you like a lot of sauces, this is your place. I got the lamb plate and it came with hummus, tzaziki and two other sauces. They have gluten free pita too. It was a lot of food too. And there’s some tables to eat at.

Dietary restrictions: GF pita“

“One of the best gyro platters in town. It was delicious ! Super fresh and flavorful ingredients. The staff was very kind and friendly. Everything was top in my opinion. The only issue was the outdoor seating area, which felt uncomfortable due to people yelling nearby. I’d recommend takeout instead.“

“We pick up take out from here at least once a month. It is always fast and good quality with a large serving sizes. Their chicken shawarma and lamb gyros are my favorites among all the other gyro restaurants in the area. Staff was helpful for dietary restrictions. They have Arabic and Greek style pita bread, which both are good. It is in a strip mall so not much atmosphere but the food makes up for it. My kids really like the chicken shawarma and it is so easy for a quick dinner.“

“Probably closer to a 4.5, so I rounded up.
Abu Omar Gyros & Shawarma is a great place to eat.

I got a chicken Shawarma. Until to day I thought it was the same thing as a Gyro. Well, you learn something new every day.
It was very tasty. Lots of meat. They also gave me a little cup of hot sauce. Prob a med spice level. Really added to the Shawarma.
It's a big Shawarma. Half of it would be a meal. 3/4ths would be very full. Ate the whole thing and was uncomfortably full the rest of the day.Unless you're a big eater, be prepared to take some home.

My only complaint was the the bottom of the Shawarma the tortilla got soggy and fell apart. Good thing I'm a fast eater and was almost done when it totally fell apart.

I'll go back to this place and try a gyro next time.“

“Great food“

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

“Best gyro in town! The lamb is so amazing. Brought a friend from out of town and she said it was the best she’s ever had. 😋“

“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.“

“enjoy the gyros I have to eat here every time I come visit my son“

“This place certainly busted the myth I had about PNW area not having good Mediterranean food trucks. The food is delicious, and the service was also excellent.

We had chicken plate, and a chicken. Shawarma, the portion size is huge and so filling. Chicken was tender and I liked their sauces too.

Thanks to Google for recommending me this place, will come back again if I come
back to Portland area.“

“We had our first meal in Oregon at Gyro Grill. What an amazing way to start our vacation! Food was cooked to order and so delicious. Gyro plate, chicken kebab pita w fries gyro burger and a bubble tea. Both the tzatziki and hummus seemed like they were made on the spot.“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“This is such a fun place! the owner and staff made my daughter and I feel very welcome, including her Med alert dog. Their food was tasty and the Bellydancing show was great fun and very entertaining. The place was packed but yet they managed to serve everyone with a big smile. Thank you Aladdin's Cafe. I will definitely be back.“

“Amazing service and delicious food!“