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Falafel Mafia
99/100 (70 ratings)
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Greek
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Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
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Middle Eastern
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"Really enjoyed eating at this vegan food truck. We ordered: -Godfather pita pocket -Mafia bowl -Shawarma fries All were very good, and I would..."
Pitambar Dayal
"We ate at the food truck at the Eastern Promenade. Shwarma fries were good and portion was gigantic. The pita and bowls were absolutely..."
Lisa Whelpley
"Amazing! We were meeting our friends to head to the airport so this was our last meal in Portland. Maybe the best. Super fresh, lots of flavor and..."
Bob Ward
"Freakingggggg delicious. Can not recommend this place highly enough. Loved the falafel and pita and Israeli salad and everything else. Well priced..."
Taylor Wilcox
"One word sums up my first experience with their food truck. Wow. I had the "god father" and it was so good I had to order a second. Haha. I've been..."
Jon Laplante
"I am not usually a daring eater. I skip the funky stuff. However, my daughter (who also skips the funky stuff) couldn’t stop talking about the pita..."
Kathie Bradeen
"Falafel Mafia is one of my personal favorites. Not only do they have an excellent food truck experience but also do a great job catering for events...."
Cory LaForge
"Found this truck after hearing about it from a friend and had the best Falafel of my life, by far the best in Portland. Amazing bread, pickles and..."
Jeff Brosier
Grill On The Go
96/100 (1813 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Arabic
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Arabic
Greek
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"There's a lot of really good mediterranean food in Portland, and a lot of good mediterranean food trucks at that. I imagine it must be very difficult..."
Jacob Stallings
"I was NOT expecting this place to blow my mind with flavor, but WOW. juicy, flavorful chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and the best part is the..."
Maritza Messer
"Beef shwarma plate was fresh and delicious. Yellow rice was flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly, tender and very flavorful. Comes with a..."
Danielle Amaya
"This is one of my favorite food d carts in the area, their baba ganoush is the best I’ve had in..."
Jesse Lindsay
"I ate beef shawarma platter and it’s delicious! They cook fast and prices are reasonable. Will definitely stop by again and recommend this food..."
Sergey Groz
"Amazing! The food tastes like home cooking. Some of the best middle eastern for I’ve ever had. They give great sized portions for amazing prices...."
Kent Xu
"The hummus is leagues better than what you pick up at the grocery store. They don't skimp on the tahini. Wish they had a larger..."
Rarian Rakista
"One of Portland’s best food carts! Always fresh, always delicious, and AFFORDABLE!!!!! I will come here..."
kaia oliveros
"Falafel was good but the salad not so much(tasted a little bit..."
Anna
"Very flavorful and fresh with good portions! The mezze was fantastic (!) but the shwarma and rice, while delicious in flavor, was so super dry -..."
Erica Hunsberger
"food was very good, tried the greek salad and lamb gyro, was very..."
Jill Wilson
"Delicious gyros, great shawarma, this is where I take all my friends and family from out of town. Very fast, easy place to pick up lunch for cheap..."
Denney
"Really great falafel. Though the falafel plate says it comes with tzatziki which is not true, it comes with tahini. I would reccomend the sandwich..."
Kathryn Hoffberg
"Extremely happy to find a Mediterranean sandwich without raw onions! I had the tasty beef kafta kabob + well seasoned fries. Good amount and so..."
aqiylah collins
"I get my falafel fix here. I have tried all of their vegan dishes and I am always happy with the quality, consistency, portion size and friendliness..."
Jacie Walters
"The owners were friendly and welcoming. I got the vegetarian mezza platter, and they were able to accommodate switching out the baba ganoush & dolma..."
B Markarian
Mediterranean Exploration Company
95/100 (3816 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Tapas
Lamb chops
Shrimp
Beef
Hummus
Eggplant
Falafel
Meatballs
Salad
Octopus
Scallops
Hanger steak
Calamari
Tuna
Kabobs
Souvlaki
Calamares
Fried Anchovies
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Family style
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants of all time, this is most definitely the place to bring friends and share plates. Highly recommend the..."
J G
"It’s one of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had so far. Some of the best ones we ordered were blistered snap peas, hummus, lamb kebab. Lamb..."
Neetu Girotra
"Phenomenal food. Family style, though the portions are small. Lots of cars good into the preparation and display of the food and best of all, it's..."
Chenara Johnson
"5 out of 5 in every way. Delightful food, good services and cool vibes. Their lamb chop, sweet potatoes, crudo and pistachio cake were fantastic!!..."
Hong Sujung
"Great spot with great food, went here recently with coworkers and got to have a little bit of a lot of stuff. Standouts were the grilled octopus,..."
Justin Cook
"Always love coming here, one of my favorites. Food is flavorful, fresh and delicious. I always have a hard time choosing just cause I want to eat it..."
Kaylin Norman
"A Mediterranean restaurant in the middle of Pearl district in Portland. This was the first visit here and I was pleasantly surprised with this place...."
Eiko Ross
"Fantastic unique food. I have been here many times, every time I get to try new dishes, and the staff seem to challenge themselves to improve. They..."
Fatih Ersan
"Loved the food and the ambience. The service was good. Falafel was simply amazing. One of the best falafel ever had. Lamb Adana kebab was flavorful..."
amit dabholkar
"Went here for a late night Friday dinner. The vibe is cool though very loud…we could barely hear what our server was saying and vice versa. Started..."
Apurva Bhiwapurkar
"Our server, Michael "Cookie", was amazing, he made our night! The food was so full of flavor! Finished it off with cheesecake and Turkish coffee!..."
Christopher Korenthal
"Amazing food and atmosphere!! The plates are a little small, but that just means I get to try lots of different menu items :) Try the pear..."
Cal Provo
"The food was delicious and staff hospitable. Must get items are the watermelon salad, artichoke hummus, and lamb chops. They were the stand out..."
Esther Sportello
"PHENOMENAL food here. Very diverse dishes and wonderful flavors. Loved the options and speed with which everything came of top quality. Faves were..."
Jennifer Baker
"Incredible food, good atmosphere, attentive service. We arrived early for our reservation and they were able to seat us. The server made great..."
Carlie Beach
"I have spent a lot of time in kitchens over the last forty years. I have come to have high expectations in uppity things like texture, harmony amid..."
N MR
"The Turkish coffee is to die for. The grilled octopus was the best I’ve had in the USA and overseas. Lamb chops was superb. Big shoutout to Elliot..."
Calvin Varner
"Best mediterranean restaurant in Portland. The chef crafts each dish by taking a mediterranean classic or a fresh seasonal vegetable and putting a..."
Keith Prive
"We went during Covid Precaution time, and there was adequate precaution present. We had to make a reservation a week in advance, and all the settings..."
Yilun Koethe
Aviv
94/100 (978 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Israeli
Middle Eastern
Kosher
Israeli
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Kosher
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Israelí
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Really enjoyed the food! The Beet salad is fantastic! We had a small problem with our order but the owner immediately came out to apologize and take..."
Christine McMahan
"The Falafel plate was beyond amazing & the hummus was to die for. I had a white sangria it was soooo good! Totally going..."
Ely Guerrero Rios
"The food is really good and the best part is how fresh it is. I had the Tofu Feta, and it was delicious. It was not salty like a dairy feta, instead..."
Evaristo J. Valle
"Very rich, flavorful, and delicious! The menu changes enough to go frequently, but they have some staples. I've been disappointed that they don't..."
Heidi Elliott
"Fantastic food.. been to avid fir brunch and dinner.. amazing feta, smoked carrots lox... amazing hummus.. wonderful..."
Debra Voulgaris
"Literally the some of the best food I've had in Portland and that's saying a..."
Adam John Roper
"The Shabbat dinner was incredible. I never imagined I'd get to have vegan Shabbat food. The chef's skill and creativity..."
Adam Dennis
"So tasty! We were both really happy with What we ordered. Looking forward to my next visit already! Something I really appreciate about this place in..."
Beatriz Reyna
"The shawarma fries are gold and I have to meet a 50 character limit so..."
Virginia Rebekah
"Really incredible. The food was so good- flavorful and filling; service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable and cozy- will..."
Anthony Strode
"Great, fresh vegetables and flavors! The 5 course meal was wonderful. The carrots were definitely my favorite dish. Great service too. I look forward..."
Dan Johnson
"I love their shawarma fries and everything else I have tried was super..."
Charlotte Erfurth
"Fresh delicious vegan cuisine! Looking forward to trying everything on the..."
Brittney Rose Roberts
Olive Cafe
93/100 (458 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Shrimp
Shawarma
Beef
Kabobs
Couscous
Salad
Fattoush
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Hummus
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I'm visiting from Seattle. I happened to find this gem & had one of the best meals of my life. The food was spectacular- seasoned just perfectly...."
Brooke Lavender
"We loved this place!! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and really fresh yummy..."
Barbie Smart-Damen
"We had bought a Groupon that was expiring soon so we went on a whim. The food was amazing. Beef shawarma pizza was perfect on pita bread. The lamb..."
Brenda Brown Twitchell
"Delicious fresh, Mediterranean platter! It felt like an oasis stepping into Olive Cafe. Wonderful friendly..."
Sarah Pritchard Sanford
"The best hummus I’ve had! We also loved the fried cauliflower on the Beruit salad (as well as the salad). The olive plate is nothing special, and..."
Taylor Lanxon
"We had a very nice dinner here! It was a nice change from all the seafood we've been eating the past few days. The hummus was delicious as was the..."
Kevin Conod
"Wonderful! We ordered the brussels shawarma (pictured) and falafel gyro for take-out. The brussel sprouts were seasoned so well and roasted..."
Isabella Briseño
"Our favorite lunch in Portland. Finally some delicious and good for you food! It was much harder than expected to get a decent and healthy meal in..."
Millie Smith
"The best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. They have both meat and non-meat dishes, all of them delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. A..."
Carolyn Turcio-Gilman
"A trip to heaven for your tastebuds. This place was super tasty and yummy. All the food was super fresh and served in generous portions. The..."
Jonathan Redaelly
"Awesome food. Some of the best baklava I've ever had, and the vegetarian options were..."
T. Carter Ross
"Husband and I both agree that this was a great lunch experience! The lamb gyro and beef gyro were both AMAZING and the best we've had in a long time...."
Kirsten Lesage
Shalom Y'all Restaurant
93/100 (1428 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Israelí
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Shalom Y’all is quickly becoming a favorite of mine in Portland’s Inner Southeast. The menu showcases Eastern Mediterranean flavors, and the..."
Tin Le
"Such delicious food! The fries truly are exceptional. They are perfectly seasoned and an ideal texture. The horseradish yogurt + beet ketchup that..."
Alexis Newman
"This has become our favorite restaurant in Portland! We have been twice to the previous tiny location across the street from Tasty n Alder; and..."
J Med
"The food tastes exquisite and delicious. And elegantly presented. Some thoughtful use of spices create the unique tastes for each dish. The service..."
Arkady Borkovsky
"Had a chance to dine at Shalom Y'all in Meridian recently. The food's pretty good, although you might feel the pinch with the prices. But hey,..."
Duy Le Anh
"We went last night and got a bunch of different items. Everything was super delicious. We had one issue with one item but our server Kyle was super..."
Jon Haynie
"Family style eating in a cute and cozy spot. It's a bit of an open kitchen concept so you can see some of the food being prepared. Almost feels like..."
Alicia Branch
"Delicious fare and such a cool vibe. The staff is friendly and the cocktails were too notch. Cheers! The neighborhood has interesting furniture..."
Mikell J
"I wish i could give this place 5/5 stars but I wasn’t fully satisfied with my food. Cinnamon was used in 3 meals out 3 we ordered and it completely..."
Ruslan Koval
"Really great experience. Airy, rustic, welcoming atmosphere with professional and courteous waitstaff. The dishes, you could tell, were expertly..."
David Little
Tusk
91/100 (1288 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Lamb
Pork
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Street Parking
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"So, I'm a type of individual who stays on a schedule when I eat. My friends and I walked in, so of course, there would be a wait. Being unaccustomed..."
Martin Gonzales
"My boss took our firm plus our dates here last night. The food was incredible. I definitely enjoyed the unique menu items and the diverse flavor..."
Jay Young
"This place is hopping! Filled to the brim, and they still managed to seat us at the bar, where the bartenders took excellent care of us! The food..."
Jason Santos
"Another perfect dinner at Tusk, they never disappoint! Everytime something different, and yet memorable and lovely. Thank you for another perfect..."
Natalie Prinslow
"Drinks were yum, Cubano? It was SOoooo good. Food is very veggie driven and so fresh, simple, beautiful. Chef is really getting it done. Service..."
Andrea Murray
"We seriously had the best service I've ever had last night, and the food itself was phenomenal. Don't skip dessert! So glad we stopped in while..."
Tammy Bryan
"Omfw! Non-traditional Middle-Eastern fusion brunch! Tired of eating chicken and waffles, benedicts, and the same basic bitch breakfast cuisine? Check..."
Jon Jones
"We had a reservation and it was honored with prompt seating. I’ve been cooking for Joshua McFadden’s cookbook and had a good idea of what to..."
Janice Amster
"Wow. I must say. This was an incredible brunch. First time and definitely not last. Pistachio Butter cake is sinful. Great service, great food. �..."
Lauren Chastang
"I cried a little bit when I had the “Vegetables”..."
John Barnaby
"What an amazing party for the mouth. A vegetarian's dream! But 90% of our party were not vegetarian and enjoyed it just as much. Bold flavors,..."
Alain Briand
"We visited Tusk on a Friday evening and decided to do the deluxe dining option. I think it was a great value for 12 dishes! Some dishes were good,..."
Alexandra Anderson
"One of Portland’s top restaurants. Great for a large group and sharing small plates family-style. The kafta was my favorite dish - a perfect..."
Keith Prive
"Tusk was just as delicious as we had heard about. It was our 1st time and the food was soooo good. Very unique wine list which is exciting. Service..."
Stefani D
"Great place for dinner and drinks. Tusk G&T (gin and tonic) was delicious. Hibiscus infused gin with a hint of sweetness. Baked cheese, chicken..."
Jennifer A
"Great service and atmosphere. A bit overpriced considering their portion sizes and selections. Not saying you need to serve in heaps but there's room..."
Judith De Mel
"Dinner was fantastic. We did the preset menu. The down part is the entire table has to agree on main, it would be nice if you could have a couple..."
Janine Martinez
"I was blown away by the fast and personable service and beautiful and clean restaurant, and that was before the food even came out! My family choose..."
Avery Dickinson
"SO DELICIOUS! especially the cheese melt 🤤. Steak was tender and delicious (didn't enjoy the cold potatoes) and the tomato salad was fantastic...."
Miriam Soliman
"Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Wonderful open dining room. We tried three cocktails and all were nuanced and delicious. The Food was well..."
Artifact Born
"Had brunch and ordered the shakshuke Verde. My friend has the breakfast plate that was a nice variety of things.. It was good I think I needed more..."
Amanda
"This is a classy upscale restaurant. Really happy I found this one! They have a relatively small menu but the food is tasty! Expect to pay $60-80 per..."
Akanksha Gulati
"I come for the food, I stay for the service. In a section of Portland crowded with many good dining options, Tusk stands out for a staff that is..."
Nicholas Strohecker
"The food was pretty good but many dishes were overly salty. Our server was very sweet and because of our big group, she gave us extra pieces for some..."
Jennifer Nguyen
"Absolutely awesome experience! Went with two others and did the "deluxe dinner experience", and the food was amazing, the selections and pairings..."
Robert Berg
"We loved this place. With drinks, appetizer, two to three sides, 3 different skewers and a dessert ended up being about $65 a person. We loved..."
April Henderson
"Went here on my birthday and it was amazing. My husband had a reservation and they seated us in the small room in the back. Not sure if that’s..."
Jeanette Sol Ols
"Went here for birthday dinner. It is an upscale and fancy Mediterranean restaurant with indoor and heated outdoor/patio seating. The vibe was cozy..."
Apurva Bhiwapurkar
"Great food, great atmosphere! Servers were very attentive to my boyfriend's tree nut allergy. I'd recommend ordering the Grand Mezze Platter, enough..."
Alexandra James
"My husband and I had the deluxe preset menu. In the past I always had the mezza, but the menu has since changed. We didn’t realize this would be so..."
Heather W
Promise Land Cafe
91/100 (172 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Halal
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Promise Land Cafe is wonderful. The decor is beautiful, the music is pleasant and appropriate for the atmosphere, the food is delicious, and the..."
elle fournier
"Amazing food and fantastic service!!! I went with friends to celebrate a birthday. We were greeted by a man who I believe was the owner, very kind...."
Marta Janes
"I absolutely love finding hidden gems, and this place was amazing. Every bite was bursting with complex flavor without being overwhelming. The pita..."
Donovan Malley
"You should DEFINITELY visit this restaurant. My neighbor suggested I visit this restaurant several months ago and I finally made it in last night...."
Maureen Lefere
"The food here is excellent. We had a lamb special in cream sauce that was cooked to my spec and delicious. The baba is super garlicky, which is fine..."
Jen Gosnell
"I want to preface this by saying this will sound like an exaggeration, but this was honestly the best Mediterranean food I've ever tasted. I don't..."
John Rater
"This restaurant is so delicious! My husband and I ate there last night and loved the experience. This is a family-run restaurant, the atmosphere was..."
Amanda Englund
"This family-run spot offers such flavorful & scrumptious dishes! Orange blossom carrots, silky hummus, & crispy fluffy falafel balls were my faves...."
Callie Lambarth
"Whenever I walk into a neighborhood restaurant and see groups of people, I look forward to the meal. So I was ready for a nice dinner at Promise Land..."
M Squared
"My favorite cuisine is Mediterranean/Eastern Mediterranean which is why I've been here a few times. I will say I've always had a great experience and..."
Kevin Vandemore
The Hummus Stop
91/100 (81 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
"My kids and I stumbled upon the Hummus Stop during a Tuesday day-trip to Cannon Beach. Turns out that the Farmers Market is on Tuesdays. The food is..."
Peter Carlesimo
"Excellent hummus and everything that they sell is delicious. I love the pita bread! Very friendly and hardworking people. I highly recommend the..."
Amy vanderLaan
"The hummus is AMAZING. Absolutely love their flavors, the lemon basil is one of our favorites. We live in Boise so we get theirs hummus from our..."
Jacob Wood
"Sampled at Seaside Farmers Market, the tasty food created a craving for more. Looking at Oregon Farmers Markets, I found they would be at the Salem..."
Dynele
"Love all their products!! Specially the Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus. All fresh and..."
Gus
"The staff are really nice and make you feel like part of the family. The food is amazing and also at a great price. You can buy the products at the..."
Amber Wilson
"I stopped by the salem farmers market today and I had to try some of their hummus! I got the roasted garlic and chives and it is some of the best..."
Marissa Swartz
"Have picked up their hummus at farmer’s markets before and loved it. But just arrived at their store on Capitol Hwy and it’s closed during their..."
Scott Drew
"Got some stuff from the Bend farmer's market on Wednesday and so happy! The tabouleh, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) & garlic/chive hummus are all..."
Rachel Fitzpatrick
"This place is awesome! Their hummus is really good quality and the staff are always friendly. I love that they stick to farmers markets as this is a..."
meagan mceachern
Aybla Grill
91/100 (59 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Greek
Halal
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lamb
Salad
Gyros
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Amazing food 💚 ( 😉so good it'd make ya smack a perfect stranger) and fantastic service!! No joke I felt like the Bartender was my girl by the..."
Lyric Ingmire
"Huge improvement since the last time i was here. The lamb shawarma salad was phenomenal, the flavor was perfect, great textures and good portion..."
Michael Fox
"My Husband and I had the food truck at our wedding reception and it was perfect! They served fresh Gyros to all the guests, Chet and Solomon were..."
Sara Coye
"Awesome! Best Lamb Gyro. Real lamb! Not the thinly sliced fake meat. Fries were fantastic. All around worth every penny! I'll be back tomorrow for..."
Clark Stambaugh
"This is a joint review from Ben and Sonia, written by Sonia! We wanted to do a destination Indian wedding, and chose Portland, Oregon. We wanted a..."
Ben Spyrison
"my daughter is the one that told me about this place. She said the food was wonderful and that I just had to go there and try it. So I did I went..."
supervisor depropriete
"I am new to Portland, this has been by far the best halal food I ever had. The food is tastyyyy on a different level, and the service is the best..."
Caffeinated Naf
"Super excited that you guys have relocated to SE Portland on Division. You're now just a few short blocks walk from my apartment making it great to..."
Clay Garlow
"I ate the Kafta Gyro, which has seasoned ground beef, baba ganouj, parsley, onion, tomato, and tzatziki. It was $8, and well worth it. The pita..."
Christopher Brown
"Best shawarma around! I haven't lived in Oregon in years but I stop by every time I'm in town. I have been eating here since 2003 because the owner..."
Lauren Willard
"Best Gyro in Portland! Hands down, nothing is even close! Always consistent in the product, never been..."
ioane anderson
"The super falafel is so good. I've had a lot of dry and bland falafel in my time, but here it's always moist and..."
Kevin
"Omg, the food was cooked super 🔥 Mom (that’s almost 89) said we will be going back, and I agree 💯!! I had to turn the car around, and drive..."
Ms.Ang143 G
"The falafel was wonderful and their gyro is always superb. I can't eat other gyro because theirs is so great I get disappointed..."
TheScottish Lad
"Rare to find good tasting greek food. It is really good and generous sized. Go earlier in the day for more..."
PrivatePhoto
"Honestly THE BEST lamb gyros i have ever tasted! I always look forward to the next time i get to eat..."
Allison Dibble
"This is my favorite gyro in pdx. I've been all over and hands down the Best! I just wish there were more..."
reeann gray
"I think place has the best gyro I’ve ever had. So..."
Adam Schmid
"Good size portions, lamb is delicious (although most of the time it’s a bit over-cooked). Staff is..."
Some Guy
Cedos' Falafel And Gyros
90/100 (302 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Food was excellent but the service needs a 101 traing … I am giving it 4 stars and not 1 due to a small store trying hard to make it in the big..."
Nicole Smith
"Wow! I was incredibly surprised. I went in to small little authentic restaurant for the first time randomly just to get a gyro and it turned out to..."
Matt Morrison
"Credo’s is known for the best Gyros you’ve ever had. They are right. The gyros is a must - make sure you get the hot sauce. Game changer. Grabbed..."
Steve Abrahao
"I had to check this place out based on the amazing reviews! It definitely lives up to the hype - delicious & lovingly made food, wonderful folks, and..."
Genevieve St. Charles
"Stop looking elsewhere! You have found the real deal! I promise you, this is real middle eastern food not that American watered down stuff ya used..."
Ari Moss
"Right on the corner, the best falafel in town Not only is each one made to order, they'll put the killer sauce on the inside for you. Dont skip the..."
Matthew Weatherman
"I alway try different gyros when available but this place is hands down the best gyros! Love the hot sauce too even though it seems to have changed..."
Megan Lord
"We stopped at Cedo's part way through an eight hour road trip. The food and service was absolutely rejuvenating. The falafel was packed full of..."
Megan Halfhide
"Stopped at Cedo's on the way through Portland. Family-run, friendly service, excellent food. Be sure to have the home-brewed hibiscus sweet tea with..."
Barbara Kelly
"Best falafel and the potatoes are insanely delicious 🤤 I also recently had their hibiscus iced tea and really enjoyed..."
Brooke Thompson
Riyadh's Lebanese Restaurant
90/100 (1034 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Kabobs
Baba Ghanoush
"Excellent Lebanese restaurant. There are several to choose from in the neighborhood, but this is the best by far for value, taste and friendliness of..."
Jenny Stelzer
"There are few places in Portland that have good Lebanese food, but, I found Riyadh's to be the very best including service. Their bread is baked as..."
Mike Escobar
"I'm a picky Mediterranean food eater. This place was so amazing. The lamb was perfect, the homemade pita to die for. If I lived close, we'd be..."
Amy McKelvy
"AMAZING FOOD! Had the Mezza beef kabob for 2, with rice, hummus, falafel, and pita! Thank you for such a great meal! We just happened upon this place..."
Bobbie Bannach
"We haven't been to a whole lot of Lebanese places in portland yet, but it's my favorite cuisine and Riyadh's does not disappoint! Probably some of..."
Danielle Elisha Kern
"Went for lunch today, haven't been in over 10 yrs. Was stoked to learn it was still there, and still super..."
Tracie Hawk
"We loved our food so much that we ordered more to take home after our..."
Coppi Lynn
"Always great food and service. Makes we keep coming..."
Rick Donaldson
"My most favorite food in Portland! Possibly in the..."
Laurie Holland Klein
"Delicious! The lentil soup was so yummy. Make sure to try the..."
Trina Johnson
"Found this lil gem by accident as we were heading to the food carts across the street. Simply put, this lil gem is delicious and..."
Jim Shields
"The Baba Ghanouj here is amazing. The atmosphere is as authentic as you can get without leaving the USA. The Pita is fresh baked, I mean on demand..."
Josh Bradley
"Great lentil soup, great bread, basically everything is great...."
Mark Montoya
"I tried Riyadh's on the recommendation of a friend and I was not disappointed. The pita was served warm, delicious, and huge, and the hummus is so..."
Amanda Wilson
"Great chicken shwarma wrap! I love it when there’s fries in the wrap, that tells you that they know what is good! Their pita is kinda thick tho and..."
Bhargav Poudel
"Five stars is not enough. I had such a wonderful meal and the service was excellent as well. We ordered hummus, baba ganouj and falafel for..."
Renee Langley
"This was a very pleasant meal with delightful service. The food was prepared with lots of flavor and well presented. I enjoyed it all. The..."
Chris Davis
"Randomly went in here when the plan for Cartopia was way too cold and it was between Lardo, Burgerville, a Thai place and here. Well simply, I have..."
Casey “Flash”
"This place is amazing, it's cute, the people are so nice and the food is ridiculously good. Most authentic Lebenese food we have had. I wish they..."
Athena Casciano
"First time trying Lebanese food and was pleasantly surprised! Everything tasted fresh and delicious but hands down the hummus with the pita is..."
Ulianna Pavlova
"The chicken gyro and dolmas were tasty, but they had me at their hummus. Particularly excellent hummus! And the fresh, warm pita was..."
Stacey Marolf
"Very delicious food..Lamb Meat was so tender..& tasty ..The price is average & quality of food..."
Neeraj Lal
"The service was great, the prices were great, and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Riyadh's. It really hit the spot for us. Lots of..."
Fernando Ruiz
Gastro Mania
90/100 (698 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Octopus
Gyros
Lamb
Pork
Café
Mediterranean
Greek
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"This place is close to where my youngest daughter lives. We went there on a very rainy cold afternoon for lunch. Weather might be cold outside but..."
Mark Wong
"Today was my 5th time here! I always get something different and it’s always so good! Gyro! Chefs Special! Lamb plate! (before I stopped eating..."
Cristina Amicci
"We've lived close to Gastromania this past year and have eaten there many times. My five year old son tells us it's his favorite place to eat ! He..."
Lauren Sorenson
"A hidden gem with wonderful food and amazing value. The octopus salad is likely the best octopus dish I've ever..."
Pavel Lutskovsky
"The food is delicious. I was both surprised ( I didn't know the restaurant was going to be closed Monday) and grateful when the owner prepared the..."
Nely Johnson
"An excellent place. The owner is a trained chef and he is nice and the food is affordable, good quantity and most of all, great..."
Evrim Icoz
"I lived in the Detroit, Michigan area, which has its share of terrific Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurants. For a small restaurant Gastro Mania..."
JG Gibson
"The best food you can find on one place. Anything you try is first class..."
Dario Jungic
"This place is amazing and takes food carts to the next level! The octopus salad has been my favorite, but then I had the lamb shank today. It was..."
Nancy Magnuson
"One of the best place in town. Should try the chef's special salad. It's..."
Bao Nguyen
"Great service, great food, great price. Our favorites are the grilled salmon and the grilled octopus. Love it! One of the things I'll miss most..."
Jon Sorenson
"I had the Doner Kebab and it was HUGE!! Delicious and too much for me to eat the whole thing. Came with an equally delicious side salad. I was..."
Dawn Farrell
"You must try experience this place for yourself. You want know unless you try it! I dare..."
Joel Wells
"It was amazing my parents love how good food..."
Benji Huerta
"Great lunch spot with tons of menu options. I was initially skeptical, but the Octopus Salad and Lamb Gyro were delicious! Not too expensive either...."
Alex Keaveney
"Great experience. Amazing food at a great price. The salmon gyro plate was amazing. They were busy and asked me if I could wait like 25 minutes or..."
Lucas Kerper
"Excellent quality, tasty food, with great prices, great selection, and large portions. They are also among one of the few places that understand..."
Marti Dion
"Wow, the Octopus plate was fantastic! The octopus was tender and seasoned perfectly. The ink rice was great too. Don't miss the octopus if you visit..."
Joe Udo
"Hands down, one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Portland! Wife and I love coming here on mini dates (our children also love their food)...."
Dima Karpenko
"My favorite gyro in town, and their other plates are all really good too. The other one shown is their salmon salad....and as you can see, you get a..."
randall
"Amazing lamb gyro. Best in town, heck best I've ever had. Highly recommend. The gyro plate has sauces bursting with flavor and such a lovely..."
Kevin
"This restaurant is one of my favorites! I’ve been here several times and the food and service never disappoint. I almost always get the salmon gyro..."
Karen Lickteig
"This was an unexpected gem of a find. Everything was delicious. The lamb and pork gyro was amazing. Sauce wasn’t overpowering. Everything was well..."
Teresa Cole
"Really top tier lunch spot. Prices are great, portions are generous, service is quick, 10/10 recommend. That lamb plate was one of the best I’ve..."
Dan Pfeiffer-Kelly
Karam Lebanese And Syrian Cusine
90/100 (2397 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
""The" best food on the planet...every dish owner Wadie brought to our table was extrodinaire...when in Portland...go straight to Karam...sit..."
Jeff Michaels
"I had the appetizer vegetable mezza plate: the falafel was fresh and hot, the stuffed grapeleaf was fresh and hot, the hummus and baba ganoush were..."
Amy Morgan Seiders
"Love this place, quaint atmosphere and wonderful owner! Ha walked us though our food choices with a great variety plate so we had lots of flavors to..."
Roxanna Quirino
"Gluten Free Pita!!! Stopped in for lunch and was completely pleased with the quality of the food. GF pita was a joy with the tasty humus plate. Rice..."
Ann Vine
"The absolute best meal I ever had was here. When they heard my kids say it was my birthday, they went a made a special dessert not on the menu...."
Denese Brown
"We stopped here on a whim. We were starved and ordered a mountain of food. Everything was absolutely amazing. I love Lebanese food and this was..."
Nathan King
"Lovely place with warm, welcoming decor. Our service was fantastic - fun yet attentive and helpful. Highly..."
Sara Miller Chonaiew
"Wonderful food, great atmosphere and excellent service. Fun place to go for your birthday with..."
Sara Canida
"Best food and service! Highly recommended for everybody who loves middle eastern food. Every bite worth to come to Portland and spend lunch and..."
Linda Sandaklie-Nikolova
"I went to this restaurant in July. It was amazing! The service was quick, great bread and amazing spinach soup, I don't remember the name of the rice..."
Anirudh Rajagopal Naig
"The best meal I have had in a very long while! Great food....Great staff...Great..."
William Dollarhide
"Very authentic; I particularly loved the fresh pita bread. The rose water soda is also..."
Philip Graham Willoughby
"Consistently the BEST atmosphere, food, and staff. Thank you..."
Jordan Niles
"Superb place for a family dinner or date night. Everything is perfectly seasoned and delicious, from the dolmas appetizers to the perfect dessert mix..."
Shellie Eakin
"Nicholas Restaurant is absolutely fabulous. They are PACKED and from what some locals told me that is ALWAYS. I will start with the decor. Beautiful...."
Meek K
"This hummus is smooth and velvety. Pita the size of a manhole cover that is so soft and warm. I wish I could curl up with this, a book and a good..."
Cin Treece
"Our first time here we !! The food is absolutely FRESH , DELICIOUS!! Beef is perfectly seasoned! Service is great ! Our waitress was very nice! The..."
TJ Howard
"This is the best Middle Eastern food we've had in years. We are on vacation and visiting Portland and we wanted to find an authentic Middle Eastern..."
Peter Assad
"Something to note right off the bat: the food here is five stars. Full stop. It’s awesome. Fresh, flavorful, and tasty as all get out. The kitchen..."
Kurt Knotts
"Ordered take out and it was so good - feed us leftovers for days. Loved the saffron rice the..."
Jenn Islam
"I had a great time at Nicholas Restaurant, we tried arnabeet, baba ghanuosh, falafel with tahini and a chicken kabob plate. The arnabeet was amazing,..."
sindhu rudraraju
"Decent restaurant in the Gresham downtown. Their veggie Kabob plate is a MUST have. Being an indian brought up on spices, I was still blown away with..."
Suman Hosmane
"EThey serve this huge pita bread to start off things, meat was cooked to perfection and juicy, pretty good baba ganoush anf hummus. Baklava i felt..."
John Wilson
Wolf & Bear's
89/100 (373 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Falafel
"Sadly, Wolf & Bear has shuttered their food carts for good. Their last day of serving Portland's finest falafel wraps was August 9th, 2021. They will..."
Greg Beddor
"If only I knew of this place earlier, I would have been here many more times. Simple vegetarian wraps that are so filling and delicious. Loved..."
Abhijeet Patra
"Must visit. Best falafel wrap I've ever had... no doubt about..."
John Montoya
"Delicious vegan falafel wrap with grilled and roasted veggies and creamy sauce (Out to Lunch), ingredients looks and tastes fresh. The portion seems..."
Yü Wu
"Loved the "out to lunch" wrap! The falafel was amazing and the flavors went well with the gorgonzola. My wife had a hummus bowl that had tahini (I..."
Alan Strozier
"A lot of the time when searching for vegetarian food, it’s bland and not very filling. Quite the contrary with this place. My favorite is the..."
Hannah villaruel
"This place has amazing food!! My favorite time to go is in the morning around eleven or so and get a breakfast wrap. I used to work right down the..."
MD
"Really bad falafel if you know what authentic falafel is. But pretty good at the rest! I enjoyed my sabich bowl which was likewise inauthentic (or,..."
Abhi Sivasailam
"Very nice customer service. Went with the traditional falafel. It's was very good! The falafel was lite, fluffy, and flavorful w big slices of..."
Leah V. H.
"Wolf and Bears is delicious. Hands down on of the best food carts in Portland, and their attention to fresh, amazing Mediterranean/middle eastern..."
Alex W
"Delicious food and high-quality falafel Would recommend this place to anyone who were to come to Portland and have a good bite to eat! Also this..."
Michael KuesterSr.
"Just wonderful! We enjoyed a yummy wrap (can't recall the name); he was kind enough to make mine vegan. We also enjoyed delectable "bunny bears" for..."
Marji Zintz
"BEST FOOD CART IN PDX! This is one of the originals and still one of the best. Everything I've had at Wolf and Bear's has been my favorite while I..."
Emiliano
"My friend and i recently ate the Sabich sandwich, and she was able to get hers gluten free. So delicious, seriously packed with flavor and balance...."
k Mgardens
"Love this food cart! I get the "Out to Lunch" but I sub feta in for Gorgonzola. Delicious pita and falafel - eat here on one of the picnic benches or..."
Rachael Decker
"This place is the BOMB dot com, but seriously y’all need to get a brick & mortar because the service is so painfully slow! Never go if you’re..."
Karah .L
"Affordable and delicious, two things I like most about a food cart. Their falafel is the bomb, and the hummus too. Super..."
Eric Lubell
"The labneh pita wrap was delicious with potatoes and roasted veggies. Super satisfying and filling. The cart pod on 28th is a great spot on a balmy..."
Maya Herzig
Wolf And Bear's
88/100 (314 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Hummus
Falafel
Middle Eastern
Fast food
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Had the Oleo...so good. Fair price and good service. I appreciated that it was open on Monday when many other food cart/trucks were..."
Martin Redmond
"Best falafel &variations in the world! Portland is lucky to have your carts in our..."
Ken Diener
"Menu has a great selection, the food is awesome, get down there and tell him the food cart that sent you and keep Portland weird eat at the..."
Rick Humphrey
"Great food, thanks for also supporting safer streets in the..."
Bjorn Warloe
"My favorite food cart in..."
Dar Sernoff
"Great. GET THE..."
Chip Brokaw
"Amazing..."
Jenn Hart
"Bowls and wraps with personality. Super fresh ingredients, tangy, savory, well balanced, and healthy. All wraps and bowls can be made vegan which I..."
Sarah Kirk
"One of my favorite falafels in Portland, comes close to my favorite falafel shop in London. (London knows how to do falafels right). Add pickled..."
R M
"Some of the best falafel ever. Vegan friendly. Great covered patio and set off the street for a romantic little spot. Very yummy sauce and they give..."
AJ Amr
"One of the best spots we stopped and ate at in Portland. The flavours in each dish we had were unreal. This location is on one of the popular streets..."
K W
"Really good food. Over several visits we've had the falafel (served deconstructed, as a salad), and the Sabich (way tasty). The Out to Lunch is next..."
Mickey Sattler
"Had the most delicious falafel wrap and dry kombucha here. Love that they are 100% local. Food is delicious and well worth stopping for..."
Sil Knezevic
"Amazing wraps! I got the olea and it was the best pita wrap I have ever had. Saucy, loaded with veggies and killer tapenade. I traveled in the..."
kyle robeson
"This is the best falafel you'll have in Portland. And it's like no other falafel wrap else you'll find in Portland. I usually get the Out to Lunch:..."
Christopher Bayerle
"Great completely vegetarian place. Amazing food with cozy self service seating. We had the "out to lunch" and "olea". The "out to lunch" was..."
Nandan Phadke
"Great tasting falafel and fresh greens. For the price the food has room for improvement. An improved wrap and improving the falafel consistency (or..."
t walla
"I got the Olea wrap and it was really, really good. The combination of flavors worked well and played off each other. Truly a must go if you are in..."
Dylan Filkins
"It tastes so good! Also it's great if your vegetarian. But if you want something that's an explosion of flavor without the heavy weight of fatty..."
Alex Miller
"Love this place. Food is amazing. I go whenever I'm in the area. I like the olea pita wrap the best. Extra green sauce is a must! Yum...."
Marjie Van Der Laan
"Love these guys. They made me want to learn how to make my own falafel, and hummus..... So good. O go back as often as I..."
Dameon t. Canary
"Loved it! The falafels are really good and the home made iced tea lemonade was just perfect with..."
Hélène G
Gyro House
88/100 (3366 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fast food
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Oh my goodness this place is delicious! Fresh food and flavors. It’s clean too! We ordered lamb gyro, kebab gyro, fries, and hummus (hummus with..."
Olivia Robbins (Marquez)
"I've been here many times and the food is always excellent. They are constantly busy, which speaks to what they are putting out. My gyro's are..."
Randy
"The food was fresh and very delicious, welcome change from the..."
Shannon Mallory
"We enjoy their Gyros and the Greek salad. I saw that they had pizza and thought we would give it a try. I ordered the lamb pizza and added pepperoni..."
Clay Tyler
"The customer service is more than supreme and the food is divine. The ambiance was so relaxing. The dough is fresh and you can watch them preparing..."
Raven Wood
"Amazing food and good service. We've been getting food from here for years and it's always delicious. The fries with gyro meat on top is my..."
Jenna Boettger Boring
"We only do carry-out so can't speak to the dine-in atmosphere but the food is very good, freshly made and hot. Authentic gyros and delicious shawarma..."
Theresa Lowery
"The lamb kabob gyro was grilled to perfection with light charred pieces and flavor was amazing! The spicy sauce wasn't over powering but just the..."
Ceder Rowe
"Both the spicy and regular lamb gyros were pretty good. You can order ahead with grubhub and pick up inside. The staff was very friendly and..."
E.
"The best gyro I've had in a long time!!! I got the chicken kabob gyro and it came with this delicious spicy sauce. It was also way bigger than I..."
Christina Giles
Lil' Shalom
88/100 (826 ratings)
Restaurants
Israeli
Israeli
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Eggplant
Salad
Lamb chops
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Sit down
Mediterranean
Israelí
Middle Eastern
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I absolutely love Lil’ Shalom, but honestly you can’t go wrong with any of the amazing restaurants from Sesame Collective. I’ve been a few..."
Will Peniche
"Came here for a late lunch. I got the hummus topped with burnt ends, which was a perfect combination. Also came with a pita 🫓 for dipping. The..."
Duane Brown
"Me and a friend stopped in for an afternoon snack and we both really enjoyed the classic hummus and the fries. Split between two people was plenty of..."
Kelsey Fagan
"We had a fantastic lunch at Lil Shalom. We ate at the counter and shared the plate and lentils/rice dish. It was delicious and we will definitely eat..."
Jessica Gibbs
"This restaurant is a gem. One of the best restaurants I've been to in my life. The no-proof drinks are excellent. The food is excellent. The chicken..."
Iman Hosseini
"Their food is insanely good but the restaurant itself is very small and probably only seats about 16 people. There are 4 or 5 outdoor tables with..."
Nico
"Good food, diverse menu. We had the lamb shawarma and chicken schnitzel, both well flavored but I enjoyed the lamb the most. Also got the mejadara..."
Tristan Harvey
"Pitas were made fresh and warm, delicious! It's a must come! Hummus is also fresh and purely delicious! Would definitely come..."
Rocksyo
"We find this place on a trip to Portland. The restaurant is fairly small, but we were fortunate to have a day where we could sit at their outdoor..."
John Pauls
"Very less indoor seating, outside is great. The food is very well made with quality ingredients, the falafel is delicious as well. I love the..."
Kartiki Bhatnagar
"What a treasure for Turkish food here in Portland. Schwarma was absolutely incredible, house made pita bread is served soft and warm. Highly..."
Eric Fancher
"Wow 😮!!! Best meal in Portland. Loved everything we had here. Our party of 6 literally was liking their fingers. Humus was unreal. Pita bread..."
Marat Nizberg
"This place was great, just happened to be hungry at the right time and place. One glance at the menu told me what I needed to know. Order at the..."
Dennis Peery
"This place has amazing food. The are very creative in their dishes. We had the chicken schnitzel and the hummus with burnt tips today. Both were very..."
Kevin Luck
"Great Falafel! I've been searching for falafel like this on the west coast - haven't had it since working with Syrians on the east coast. This food..."
Anastasia Madeit
"Fennel salad was delicious. Wonderful baked pita fresh from the oven. Falafel was crisp and flavorful. Cauliflower surprisingly tasty. Fun to share..."
Helen Honse
"Lil' Shalom is a great place for comfort Mediterranean food. Their Pitas are fresh, the Hummus and Falafel are delicious but the star of the show is..."
Vivek K
Sultan Cafe
87/100 (313 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Café
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow!!! What can I not say about this low key spot in Portland. First off the menu has great choices to choose from. My choice is the breakfast..."
Antonio Nelson
"I live nearby, so I often grab lunch (often a chicken gyro) here when I’m working from home. While I love the food, the service is what seals the..."
Jason Krantz
"I had a bad experience the first time I went here, but I decided to give it another try. The place is neat and tidy. The people there were welcoming,..."
Jennifer R
"1st time in. This place is great, from the smiling young lady taking our order to the owner talking to us. Very open and lively music. Clean and..."
John Hall
"Amazing food! I’ve eaten lunch here 3 times this week, yes, the food is THAT delicious. The customer service is always on point, the food is always..."
Torrence Shaw
"My favorites: -Breakfast Burritos -Super Gyro -Thai Peanut Chicken (Wednesday only) -Chicken Burrito (Thursday only) -Yellow Chicken Curry (Friday..."
Warren Hebert
"Great delicious food with huge menu to choose from. Great people, great atmosphere. Highly recommend you stop by this..."
Alex Anisimov
"Great food, wonderful service and great portions. If you like gyros, it's the place to..."
Becca Vasquez
"I had the falafel bowl and it was amazing. Crispy tender falafel on a bed of rice covered with salad and cucumbers and hummus and some delicious..."
Katy Klett
"The best experience. The best food. The best tastes. I could go..."
Julia G
Darsalam
87/100 (928 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Baba Ghanoush
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Probably the best Middle Eastern / Iraqi restaurant I’ve ever been to. Everything we ordered was delicious— the flavors were bold and rich, the..."
Mona Tong
"My very good Iraqi friend took me here. He explained the depiction on the walls to me and all the stuff. I wish I had taken a picture of the blue..."
Michael Ettestad
"Experience authentic Mediterranean flavors enhanced by an Iraqi flair at DarSalam (the House of Peace). The decor transports you straight to the..."
F A
"Never had Iraqi food before but now I want it again! Great vegan options. Flavors were so delicious and..."
Jeff Howard
"Was very satisfied with my experience at DarSalam. What a gem. From the interior detailed decore to the absolutely amazing food. Was definitely one..."
Bryhan Andrade
"This is a great place for Middle-Eastern fare. They have a full bar and unique house cocktails. A large dining area. We made a reservation for a 7pm..."
Joel Keralis
"I had an exceptional dining experience at DarSalam restaurant. The lamb shank I ordered was cooked to perfection – tender and flavorful, with a..."
Karim Soliman
"I am in love with this place. Introduced to me by Eat Adventures, a taste tour I took even though I'm a local, this was my favorite stop. The lentil..."
Heidi Moffett
"We loved DarSalam. Employees, Owner are very good, She was kind, friendly. Surprise ate lentil soups at the start than We ate Lunch Mixed Grill, Lamb..."
Hüseyin PEKER
"Great food great ambience and good service. Easily one of the best Mediterranean food ever. They have a small menu but every item I tried was great...."
Rohan Reddy
Nicholas Restaurant - Ne Broadway
86/100 (2390 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Gyros
Beef
Kabobs
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow this place is amazing It was my first time here I got the meat mezza plate I was amazed at the amount and quality of the food I have told..."
Allen Burt
"Every time we come here it is always 5 stars. The best gyros, falafel and giant pitas! The food is amazing and our favorite little place to go..."
Michelle Eimon
"This restaurant has authentic lebanese food, the bread is to die for ! Everything tastes so homemade, the portions are big and the price is right. Im..."
Andrea Bull
"Excellent food service. If you like authentic Lebanese food, this place is for..."
Mirna Abraham
"I visited them last weekend when in Portland for a class, great food, friendly helpful staff and comfortable atmosphere,..."
Martin Mohr
"Some of the best food I have ever eaten! And the service was fast, efficient and friendly. Would definitely go there..."
Tina Griggs
"My first time having Lebanese food and I was amazed. The service was great and the food was delicious. I will be..."
Alma Hetrick
"What a great experience! First time ever at Nicholas, celebrating my daughter-in-law's birthday. To start with, I didn't know how good flatbread..."
Tim Irwin
"Every bit as good as everyone says, and the veggie grape leaves were perfect! Could happily eat here every day for the rest of my life. Super..."
Erin Atkinson
"Fantastic food and service. Loved the interior decor and design. Highly recommend..."
Nāhid Sultānā
"Yum yum YUM!!! Great food, great service, great location! I can't wait to go back and try something..."
Kristy Arnett McCaskell
"Always a family tradition when in town...great people ..great..."
Lisa Manthe
"Food is fantastic. Wait staff is attentive and courteous. Portions are large. Beer selection is incredible. ..."
Ryan Laird
"Amazing food! Love the huge pita at the table for sharing. Great service, intimate..."
Bob Barrett
"This place smell like Mediterranean food! The environment is also pretty Arabic. The food was awesome.. they were pretty full but we were seated in..."
Neelam Daniyelyan
"Exceptional restaurant! Very good food. Lamb Kebab was tender and flavorful. Rice was very tasty. Their bread came out like a 14" pizza steaming..."
Walter70
"Had the veggie kabobs. It was delicious! Had a great pesto sauce. Also ordered fries and they had a great pepper seasoning and weren't oily. This..."
A Ortega
"Hands down this is my favorite Lebanese restaurant in Portland. I particularly love this location for the ambiance! Pitas are always fresh and huge,..."
Revés
"It was a beautiful grey day in SE Portland. With no plans but to enjoy the day and each others company. Long lost lovers reunited. With empty..."
Megan Petersen
"The bread is as good as it gets .. portion are good and full of flavor … however since it’s a small place and kitchen was right next to seating..."
Nicole Smith
"I went here 5 months ago after a procedure and it was the best meal I've had in ages! Came here again this week and my girlfriend and I barely talked..."
Alyssa Davis
"The food was amazing. Large portions filled with lots of flavor. Parking is easy and well lit. Prices were good. Service was good, they were really..."
Jen G
"Really good service and flavorful food. I enjoyed how they decorated the place. The rice was really really..."
Emmaleena Wood
"Always good. The hot fresh pita is best with their hummus. And the fried cauliflower is delicious. I've gotten adventurous recently, trying different..."
D. Lewis Champie
"We actually did take out for 7 adults and two children pre-holiday. The food was delicious, well-prepared and with generous portions. The lamb,..."
Anne Wagner
"I really promised myself I wouldn't tell anybody when I found my perfect restaurant but I can't help giving them the compliments, they deserve it not..."
Sess'ion “Ayo” M'ou
"Deep flavor with bright notes. My Shawarma chicken was tasty with it's minty garbanzo/cabbage salad and gorgeous, flavorful rice. The fresh flat..."
Victoria Robinson
"Nice Location!! Great Atmosphere !! Seating arrangements booths isolated. If you drive past too fast you could miss it other than that perfect! Now..."
Tiffany Jackson
"I can't say I am an expert in Mediterranean food.. but I do enjoy it. And this place had amazing food. I had the Lamb kabob plate. I can not..."
Jono Merritt
Gyro Fresh Mediterranean Grill
86/100 (1055 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Greek
Arabic
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Arabic
Greek
Middle Eastern
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Discover
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Excellent food! The garlic feta fries were so good I didn’t even use ketchup or ranch like I normally use on fries. They forgot the tziki sauce on..."
Caleb
"We loved the food; the bowl concept was very nice. The portions were worth the money. I especially enjoyed the grilled veggies in the bowl, and the..."
Nila Sala
"An amazing Mediterranean deli with awesome choices. The staff is extra kind to help you with your orders incase you don't understand the cuisine..."
George Koshy
"This place never disappoints!! Food is super fresh and flavorful. I got the chicken kabob plate with salad, rice, jalapeños & roasted veggies. The..."
C Wilson
"Fantastic and delicious food. Highly recommend. Amazing and flavorful chicken shawarma and lamb gyro meat with fresh salads and the best basmati..."
Elisabeth Jordan
"Excellent food. Expedient service. Decent price. Friendly staff. What more could a person require?..."
Richard Libby
"While taking an unplanned break from my day to help my wife with a broke down car , we were able to slip off for a lunch together while waiting for..."
Tim Neumann
"Tasty food. Excellent customer..."
Majid Al Hadad
"Got the lamb gyro, added spicy garlic sauce and fries. I healed my soul, 10/10 would..."
Alyssa Brown
"Very good Mediterranean Food. I love their food so..."
Kam Dobbins
"To chicken wrap: You are my best friend, my human dairy, and my other half. You mean the world to me and I love you. I will always choose you,..."
TomatoTot
"MY FAVORITE!! The chicken shawarma is amazing! 😍 Flavor is off the charts you will definitely not be disappointed! Loaded fries are incredibly..."
J W
"Very tasty! Bold flavors were excellent. Got food to go and it was still beautifully presented. I loved the fresh dipping sauces. I Will definitely..."
David “LegitAce” B
"What a wonderful and delicious experience, fresh and homemade ingredients, friendly staff. Must..."
Alam Mohammed
"I can guarantee these guys do it right every time. Never let me down when I’m in town. Thank you Gyro..."
Casper Byrd
"I love this place, I am a hummus fanatic and they make the absolute best hummus on this side of the metro. Everything I have tried here is delicious,..."
Anna Kotaniemi
Nicholas' Restaurant
86/100 (3286 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Beef
Gyros
Kabobs
Baba Ghanoush
Pasta
Salad
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Buffet
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Free Wifi
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic choice for anyone, really. They have many veggie and vegan options as well as omnivore dishes. This place is off the chain delicious, their..."
Mairéad Quinlan
"This is the best Lebanese restaurant I have ever tried! The tomato pesto sauce is so awesome!!! Meat are very fresh and flavorful, unlike other..."
OreoHappyEveryday
"I enjoyed lunch with friends at Nicholas. Lamb-anything is always my go to. I had the lamb kabob bowl. It was tasty and the perfect lunch size. The..."
She Ash
"This pita bread is the thing of dreams. Fluffy and perfect. The drinks are really creative & refreshing. The baked Mac & cheese -- even if you don't..."
Allie Marini
"Went for dinner and had the Lamb Kabob plate. The lamb was very tasty and cooked perfectly, and I don't even eat lamb. The rice was soft and..."
John S
"Loved the atmosphere in here. Nice ramp into restaurant gets you right into the main dining room (I can take my elderly mother, so I will be back!)...."
Rebecca Doll-Suppes
"First time going to this restaurant and I would go back again. The food was very good as well as the atmosphere and service. I love the big fresh..."
Rebecca B
"Nicholas is absolutely fantastic. It's a true staple of Portland food culture. The food and drinks are excellent and the new location has a lovely..."
Cory Schademann (CS)
"Excellent. Incredibly reasonable on price. You are brought the flat bread and dipping oil. I got a sample of the dips (walnut red pepper was probably..."
Rochelle Kendrick
"I got the chicken breast skewers, which came with a delicious scoop of rice and some v garlicky and mouthwatering sauces. 10/10 They also brought us..."
Jamie Jefferson
"Nicholas brought its A game with this new location!!! Did lunch on Tues. Had the beef kebab plate. Kebab was outstanding, rice and salad excellent. ..."
Aaron Lones
"Decent Mediterranean food that has vegetarian options. They have some classics cocktails as well. Each table starts with a large plate of pita fresh..."
Brett Gottfried
"Very good food. We were absolutely full and very very satisfied with the food. We had a lot of food but also honest, healthy and genuine food as you..."
Mascha Geisler
"Best Mediterranean food I've had since I lived in Detroit. Started with the Nicholas mimosa and Amazing meat-stuffed grape leaves, tzatiki with a..."
Theresa Lowery
"Great middle eastern cuisine in a nicely appointed place. You always get a large pita for the table. We had the vegetarian mezza, meat stuffed grape..."
Peter Fernandez
"I’ve been going to Nickolas restaurant for 10 years. I just went there on Valentine’s Day to get some takeout for my wife and It’s always been..."
Stanley Dogood
"Very happy with my first meal in Portland. It was tasty, homy, flavorful, and fresh. The chicken Shawarma platter was great! The amount was huge...."
G
"We have dined in here with my family a few times. Very great atmosphere, food, and..."
Yekaterina Blashchishchin
"The new and improved location is great. More spacious and brighter as well. Last night's visit was my first visit since they moved from the SE Grand..."
manny267
Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
86/100 (1592 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Kabobs
Lamb
Eggplant
Salad
Tuna
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great place to eat family style! The homous is amazing and their homemade pita cannot be beat. Try a little bit of everything: fresh tabouli,..."
Laura Herrera
"This food was amazing! We had the chef’s feast - $25 for 10 different items. Totally worth it and..."
Erin Jones
"Some of the best food I have had in the last several years. Lebanese cuisine. Very fresh and inviting flavors served with freshly baked pita. Was..."
Dustan E. Johnson
"Very nice wait staff. Really good food! Nice, big space that stays cool when it's hot outside and is kid..."
Heidi Moore
"Delicious mezza, friendly service, great place! ..."
Jennifer Johnson
"We had an amazing dinner here tonight. Everything was delicious and perfectly spiced. On top of that our fabulous server, Pasquale, never missed a..."
Erica Peirson
"amazing experience everytime , wonderful seating and attentive..."
Rachel Pavlicek Martell
"It was busy due to burger week, but didn't take too long. The food was delicious and the hosts were quite nice. Got to try arak, which was quite..."
Sean Flindt
"Absolutely delicious food and kind service. I can't wait to come..."
India Winds
"Loved the Gyro . Nice fresh salad,..."
Kathryn Townsend
"We hadn't been there for a while and happened to be in the neighborhood and to discover that they serve a wonderful middle East breakfast. Will..."
Susan Rezendez
"Great food and atmosphere! Authentic Lebanese..."
Nick Karim
"You can't go wrong here Simply the best and freshest food you can get..."
Cam Scott
"Pros: lamb and lemon chicken is halal and tasted delicious! Beautiful decor and atmosphere. Cons: I don’t think the meat portions are the best for..."
Myrah Rafiah Beverly
"Authentic 🇱🇧 food. We took the falafel wrap. Very tasty and satisfying portion. The kebab and rice taste like home 😋. Hummus ant tabuli..."
Dr. Asmaa Alfadhel
"I love Ya Hala! My favorite is sharing the mezze platter on a picnic table out front. It’s just such a great sampling of foods, with their..."
Krista Vogel
"Came here for lunch on a Monday right at noon. Plenty of seating, you order at the counter. The place is open and bright. I've always enjoyed the..."
R Y
"Ya Hala for ya boy, because this place is fresh like the Prince of بيل اير! My wife and I have been meaning to stop in here for years, as we..."
Jason Van Camp
"We LOVE YaHala. They are great for dine-in but their takeout is amazing and so convenient. We order extra so we have plenty of leftovers for the..."
Monica Bourgeau
"This one is different. I say this in a good way in hopes they fix a simple problem, which is communication. My girlfriend and I are always open to..."
Antonio Nelson
"Super crazy good. The kabobs are mouthwatering. Really well seasoned and juicy. We tried both the chicken and lamb. Not at all disappointed. They..."
Sesar Urkaregi
"Cutest spot!! They have a good selection of cocktails and lots of seating. The orange blossom lemonade is a perfect refresher on a hot day. The..."
Elise Dixon
"We walked in shortly after opening on a Saturday. It was a chilly rainy afternoon. We were greeted by a friendly person at the counter. I ordered the..."
Krissi Beckel
"Great local Lebanese joint. Way better than Tusk and half price. Get the Mezza plate. Great deal and good..."
Jessica Hughes
"Food and service were fine. We got the mezza and falafel which are vegan plates. You need to pay extra for pita which is not usual. Restaurant could..."
Erick Nagy
"My partner and I went here for a date night and were absolutely blown away. We loved every thoughtful element that the chef incorporated. We..."
Idan R
"Came for wing week and was happy they had a different take on it, instead of spicy like most places they went with savory and it paid off...."
Ricardo Diaz
"Good Lord this is one of my favorite places to eat in Portland area! They have such a fun atmosphere and they are so kind and welcoming. The decor is..."
Therese Malin
"Ya Hala has been a favorite spot for many years. They've adapted well to the times of Covid, essentially having a walk-up window inside the..."
John Kutasz
"The Ambiance of the restaurant will make you feel like you have time traveled to Beirut in the 60s and the food is almost as good as you will get in..."
Amir Norouzi
"AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS AND AUTHENTIC!!!! I am so glad I made it in here. The gentleman that showed us to our table was super friendly. Our server was so..."
Mallory J.
Evo Kitchen + Bar
86/100 (2036 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Shawarma
Salmon
Baba Ghanoush
Shrimp
Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Tapas
Fish
Cod
Lobster
Pork
Halibut
Eggplant
Ribs
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Hummus
Scallops
Falafel
Duck
Meatballs
Oyster
Hake
Mussels
Parfait
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I went for the first time last night and did the chefs tasting menu with wine pairings. It was phenomenal. Every dish was beautiful and delicious...."
Laura Beth Searle
"The brunch is as spectacular as dinner and lunch at EVO. The taste in each dish is multi-layered combined unique and complimentary spice..."
David Pease
"Visited for my wifes birthday and absolutely blown away by the talent in the kitchen and knowledgable and friendly staff. We had chefs tasting menu..."
David Godfrey
"great food and great service...seafood is fresh and tasty. service by Michelle excellent. deserts to die for.i recommend over more well knowned..."
Rafael D Bello
"This place is the best! The food is out of this world. The staff in attentive and just perfect! The bartender is great and the Chef's are #1, they..."
Bobbi Welsh
"This is by far our favorite place to go in Portland. It’s a foodie heaven and caters really well for vegan and gluten free..."
Nicola Morris
"I can't stop thinking about our meal on Tuesday night. My son, Jesse, chose EVO for his birthday celebration and it ended up being the best meal I..."
Theresa Desjardins
"Wow - amazing dinner! We sat at the bar and enjoyed the delicious chef’s tasting & wine pairing. Each of the nine courses were outstanding and..."
Augusta Mueller
"The food is amazing! We ordered 6 plates and food was so good we ordered a 7th. Could've tried everything. This food is special. Kitchen staff was..."
Amy Lipton
"We ordered the vegan tasting menu and it exceeded any expectations we had! The service was wonderful and every bite blew us away. We suspect there..."
Mary-Leah Messenger
"The food was delicious, the ingredients fresh and local and presentation was a piece of art! Highly..."
Shalini Bahl
"Amazing Food with awesome service (Patrick was our server) he was knowledgeable and engaging! Definitely going back (visiting from Ft Lauderdale, FL)..."
Diane Clifford
"Most delicious food I have ever eaten! Highly..."
Jane Moylan
"While the rest of the city was doing the Art Walk, I was looking at art on a plate. Evo values presentation as much as every other sector..... a..."
Jim Costello
"Loved it. So delicious. Oysters are amazing. Staff was super friendly, helpful and great at picking wine pairings. Great..."
Pamela Melanson
"There is a reason this restaurant its getting the publicity it does. Fantastic food and a great atmosphere. I recommend anyone looking to get dinner..."
Dylan Gillis
"Every dish from kitchen was phenomenal. Tasty, balanced, beautiful, textured and temperature of food was perfect. Especially, the carrot dish was..."
JAE WON KWAK
"It all started the day before when we made a reservation with Nick for Evo. I had a really good feeling from him about this place and all came out..."
Darren Whitney
"This place is absolutely amazing! Evo was recommend to us by friends who dine here on a regular basis, and I’m so glad we were able to check it out..."
Ashley Marie Bennett
"It was best dining experience in my life! Every dish was a masterpiece, I really loved two cocktails I tried there and waitress was really helpful..."
Asya Hirst Caron
"I give EVO my highest rating ever. This was simply the best dining experience I've had in years. The food was all memorable. The cocktails were..."
John Bond
"I never post reviews but I had to for Evo - one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Every dish and cocktail was fantastic and our server..."
Shaun Ee
"A truly exceptional and exquisite meal. Complex flavors that are unexpected yet blend perfectly to create an amazing culinary experience. If you are..."
cat herder
"By far the best meal I've had in Portland! We did the chef's tasting menu- vegan option. Every single dish was a winner. For me the fingerling..."
Thomas Perceval