Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Portland, Oregon by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Portland based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Portland were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

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Tusk

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#30. Tusk

- Rating: 4.1/5 (630 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2448 East Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Habibi Restaurant

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#29. Habibi Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (805 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 Southwest Morrison St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Small Pharoah's

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#28. Small Pharoah's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 340 Southwest 5th St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Egyptian, Halal, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Place

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#27. Gyro Place

- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 302 Southwest 5th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Egyptian, Halal, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Nicholas Restaurant

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#26. Nicholas Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1528 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1109 Southeast Madison St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro House Mediterranean Grill

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#25. Gyro House Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8140 Southeast Cora St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

E'Njoni Cafe

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#24. E'Njoni Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 North Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Ethiopian, Buffets, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Aladdin's Cafe

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#23. Aladdin's Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6310 Northeast 33rd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp

Al-Amir Restaurant

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#22. Al-Amir Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 223 Southwest Stark St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Blazin Gyros

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#21. Blazin Gyros

- Rating: 4.3/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13815 Southwest Pacific Hwy Ste 110 Tigard, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Elmasry Egyptian Cuisine

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#20. Elmasry Egyptian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 243 Southwest Washington St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Stands, Egyptian, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Tangier Moroccan & Mediterranean Cuisine

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#19. Tangier Moroccan & Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 Southwest Pine St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Moroccan, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

Cedo's Falafel and Gyros

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#18. Cedo's Falafel and Gyros

- Rating: 4.4/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3901 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Ozzie's Deli & Gyros

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#17. Ozzie's Deli & Gyros

- Rating: 4.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10000 Southeast Main St. Inside Adventist Medical Center Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Delis, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Grill On The Go

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#16. Grill On The Go

- Rating: 4.4/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10175 Southeast Stark St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Karam Restaurant & Bar

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#15. Karam Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1111 Southwest Jefferson St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Lebanese, Bars, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Dar Salam

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#14. Dar Salam

- Rating: 4.4/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2921 Northeast Alberta St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Shalom Y'all Restaurant

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#13. Shalom Y'all Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Southeast Taylor St. Ste 101 Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Gyro Grill

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#12. Gyro Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8414 Southeast 32nd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Moonlight Grill PDX

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#11. Moonlight Grill PDX

- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8421 Southwest Terwilliger Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp

Egyptian Bros

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#10. Egyptian Bros

- Rating: 4.6/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 Southeast 28th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Egyptian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Hush Hush Cafe

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#9. Hush Hush Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (601 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15170 Bangy Road Lake Oswego, Oregon
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Kabob

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#8. Kabob

- Rating: 4.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1864 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Queen Mama's Kitchen

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#7. Queen Mama's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 Southwest Oak St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Noah Halal - Gyros & Shwarma

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#6. Noah Halal - Gyros & Shwarma

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 3582 Southeast Powell Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Food Trucks, Halal, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Shawarma House

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#5. Shawarma House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 431 Southwest Harvey Milk St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Tōv

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#4. Tōv

- Rating: 4.7/5 (691 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3639 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp

Mamma Khouri's

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#3. Mamma Khouri's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3808 North Williams Ave. Unit 123 Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Salad, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

DarSalam

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#2. DarSalam

- Rating: 4.7/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 320 Southwest Alder St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Gluten-Free, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Al Hawr

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#1. Al Hawr

- Rating: 4.7/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Southwest River Pkwy Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Lebanese, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.