Middle Eastern Restaurants in Portland, OR

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

“The food here is top notch and the hot sauce is amazing. The couple running this place were super sweet and the atmosphere is like a cross between your family home and a coffee shop. Feed your mind and curiosity with the reading materials and artwork, delight your taste buds with the food, and soothe your soul with the family-like hospitality. I will definitely be back. If you haven't yet been, you're missing out.“

“Very affordable, delicious food and great, friendly service! ❤️❤️😍😍“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“Great food in a nice atmosphere.“

“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.“

“Had the best experience in Portland. Got to talk to a legit Lebanese and taste Lebanese food. Being from a small town in Idaho and getting to experience this was amazing. Service was awesome, food was even better than amazing, would reccomend this place to anyone! Thanks“

“First-timers today. We ordered the Big Lamb Gyro, dolmas and french fries, and are very happy to recommend this place. Portions were large and the food was extremely fresh, but the thing that impressed me and raises Omar’s versions above other similar places was his seasoning. Subtle, not overpowering, but distinctive. Dolmas touched with just enough lemon, gyros well-balanced with tzatziki, hot sauce and some other flavors I couldn’t quite identify, subtle flavoring of the lamb. I was prepared for a pretty standard, ho-hum gyro, but this was much more. Worth a return trip.“

“I've eaten here multiple times. Some of the very best Arabic food in SE Portland, and the tastiest burgers in the Montavilla neighborhood! The owner is not only an exceptionally kind & friendly person, he's passionate about the quality of the food!“

“Have been to this terrific Middle Eastern restaurant several times as a little treat on weekends. Have had a gyro & kefta kabob plate. The food is delicious: the meat, hummus, tzatziki, side salad, and the warm pita are delightful. Attention to each detail combined with the delicate seasoning (I.e. not overpowering) add up to a great meal. The host who has greeted me each time is lovely & the chef gracious and warm. They are easily the best Middle Eastern eatery East of the Willamette, and it’s not close (despite others being older & better known). They deserve to be busy all the time! Check them out if you haven’t. Great find on N. Williams.“

“Step into a vibrant tapestry of flavors! From the moment you're greeted, a warm, inviting atmosphere washes over you, hinting at the culinary delights to come. Each dish is a fragrant masterpiece, bursting with layers of aromatic spices and tender ingredients that transport your senses to another world. The main courses are generously portioned and incredibly satisfying, and every bite feels like a lovingly prepared feast. It’s more than just a meal; it's an authentic, soul-satisfying experience that celebrates hospitality and the incredible depth of a rich culinary tradition. Absolutely delightful!“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“Food good [Original] Food good“

“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.“

“The BEST Baklava!!! So fresh and delicious!“

“I’ve been coming here for 2 years now and oh my god, it hits every time. It’s such good food for a very affordable price for how much they give you. The people who work here are so incredibly nice and do everything so well. It’s really a great place to go. 10/10“

“I recently attended an event catered by Kabob and was delighted by the variety and quality of the dishes they provided. The choices I made were all vegetarian, but from the comments I over heard everyone enjoyed their non-vegetarian meals as much as I did my plant based one.“

“This place is amazing. They have tasty food, that's healthy, and it comes out fast. Cool music and sunny outdoor patio too. The staff is nice and helpful. I got the gluten-free quesadilla and it tastes just like the regular one. So good! I recommend the comfort bowl if its your first time here, the NY sauce is ridiculously yummy.“

“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.“

“So disappointed... That I didn't know about this place sooner!! Last night my husband told me he had NEVER eaten a gyro. I knew I had to correct this immediately. So, I started looking for gyros near me. Now, since he's never tried one, I didn't want him to have a bad first experience that would put him off of them forever since I enjoy them so much. I chose this establishment based on very high google reviews (5 stars) and because it's so close to where we live (5 mins). This place has gone beyond expectations! The food is amazing! Perfect blend of delicious spices and ingredients. HUGE amount of food. It was so delicious that I scarfed it down so fast I got sauce up my nose. I'm so happy that we found this little gem. We will be eating here regularly from now on. Thank you, Gyro Grill Kabob!!! ❣️“

“I came here with my friend last night and it was bomb. I had the chicken shawarma and it was heavenly, and a huge amount of food. Certainly get what you pay for. I definitely recommend this place and plan on going back to try the Portland burrito and some of the appetizers!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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!“

“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.“

“Came at around 10pm on a Wednesday night and it was dead. We ordered a kebab wrap and a kebab gyro. Portion was extremely generous and flavor was great! Kebab tasted well-seasoned and was cooked well. Both orders came with fries which were good as well, albeit the oil tasted slightly old. Knocking off 1 star for service due to the food taking a while to be ready (we waited about 20 minutes) and 1 star off atmosphere due to the plaza feeling pretty sketchy at night. Definitely recommend dropping by during the daytime!“

“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!“

“Everything is extremely fresh! I had the lamb gyro plate and my wife had the Greek salad with chicken. Very generous portions of rice and lamb. The Tzatziki was excellent. Ample seating at high top bar-style window seats, half table/ half booth and three round four top tables. I could get addidicted to this place!“

“Coolest chef in the food truck business! Remembers your order, makes it how you like it, throws in extras to repeat customers! Also, I dunno how they make do it but the falafel is ridiculously good, crunchy yet soft, not at all dry, sooooo gooood! 10/10 would recommend!“

“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!“

“Best gyros around hands down! And the home made salads and baklava are amazing!“