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March 2024 by Ryan M
Amazing food, great service and we loved the menu. We had the octopus plate and the gyro plate. The octopus was soft and tasty. Not chewy like how most places would make it. The coffee was also very good. Prices were also very reasonable. Would highly
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March 2024 by Mark D
We were in town for a quick business trip. We asked a local were to eat and they recommended this place. We were not disappointed. Great food and very friendly staff. The Salmon Gyro plate was delicious.
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March 2024 by Justin W
Great little Greek spot. It looks so easy walking distance from the Marriott Waterfront. I asked for a recommendation for lunch and was pointed to the stroganoff. It did not disappoint. The team working there were very helpful and a delight. I absolutely recommend Gastro Mania if you are near the waterfront and looking for great Greek food!
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March 2024 by Karen Thi
First time here and pleasantly surprised by everything. I love that the food is affordable for what you get. $13 for a big slice of lasagna, side salad, and bread? Awesome. Staff was super friendly as well.
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February 2024 by Marcus Thompson
If you’re in the area and hungry while reading this, I had the Beef Brisket Sandwich. My experience was well beyond worth it for the price I paid. Trust me - I love good food.If you’re reading this to get more details about the Gastro Mania experience, let’s go.I was leaving the Multnomah County Court House and it was well beyond the time I normally break my fast. I asked some of the officers at the entrance where they like to eat good food that’s nearby (police know all the good spots). One of them immediately said Gastro’s and the others chimed in supporting her claim. Okay, Gastro’s it was.As I approached the door, I noticed the hours of operation showed 3pm as the closing time - it was 2:37pm. I’ve worked in restaurants and I know how annoying it can be when someone strolls in 20 minutes before closing. Normally I would find somewhere else to go, but today I was starving.Upon entering the establishment, I quickly scanned for cleanliness as I walked toward the counter to order. While the relief of the passing of the cleanliness test hit me, I was politely greeted. I returned the politeness then proceeded to apologetically explain that I was aware of the closing time and understood if it was too late to provide service. I asked if there was somewhere else she could recommend.The polite lady smiled and said, “The lamb is really good.” Right as she said that, the chef walked in and she asked him, “Are we still open?” In hindsight, I think she did this to prove a point. He was just as polite as her and was even excited to prepare a meal. I would now be able to have a meal and not feel the least bit guilty about it. Let’s take a look at the menu.The menu was quite robust, from what I could gather with a quick scan. Let’s just say it was Mediterranean with some slight twists here and there (my apologies to the chef if this is too far off the mark). I noticed something that I did not expect and with excitement in my voice I declared, “You guys even have a brisket sandwich.”There was a patron wearing shooting-range yellow aviators still eating at a table behind me (your shades were awesome). He responded to my declaration before they could: “Yes! And it is amazing!” It was settled - I would try the Beef Brisket Sandwich. I added fries, paid for it, poured some water, found a place to sit and eagerly waited for my brisket sandwich to arrive. Maybe five minutes later the chef himself served the sandwich and fries. I thanked him and took a moment to admire the craftsmanship - there was also a nice-looking salad on the plate.If you’ve read this far, you must not be hungry…that changes now. Imagine that the last time you ate was more than 24 hours and your next meal just appeared in front of you. You can smell the freshness of the ingredients. You smell warm bread, slow roasted brisket, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. When I experienced these scents, my mouth immediately began to water.Which is better: the first bite or the final bite? I don’t know, but biting into this sandwich I swear it all just melted after a few chews. The bread was warm, soft and had just enough texture to counter yet fuse with the perfectly melted cheese. A little further into the bite came the grilled onions and mushrooms. That slightly zesty, slightly sweet onion flavor merged with the charred nuttiness of grilled mushroom served as the bridge to the brisket - oh my, oh my that brisket. I’ve only ever had smoked brisket, but this brisket had no smoke whatsoever. It didn’t matter. I could tell it was slowly cooked by the way it melted. The flavor of beef and fat married to the rest of the flavors is the best way I can describe it. It was all deliciously balanced.I’ve never had an official Philly Cheesesteak, but I’ve eaten some amazing cheesesteak sandwiches. Gastro Mania’s Beef Brisket Sandwich has a feint resemblance to an amazing cheesesteak sandwich, but it stands head and shoulders above any I’ve ever had. I will be back to try more of the menu.
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February 2024 by Serna V
I love going here for lunch. I work in a building across the street so having it so close is a huge plus! Everything I have tried is delicious, but my “go to” is the chicken gyro plate or the salmon salad plus their hummus is very tasty. Aside from the food being phenomenal, the staff is also attentive and friendly. Alex is always super welcoming. I highly recommend giving them a try.
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January 2024 by Anthony Buczek
Wow, this place is so good, really a hidden gem. Order at the counter, grab a table. Mediterranean and Italian pasta options, along with hearty sandwiches and specials. My fantastic branzino lunch was like a fancy dinner at lunch prices. Friendly and delicious!Vegetarian options: Veg pasta options like ravioli and fettuccine. Also salads.
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January 2024 by NICK NEWMAN
I was looking for lunch on jury duty, and decided on here because it's 200ft. away. I wasn't sure they even had lunch because Google doesn't do a great job listing menus.I am thoroughly impressed! The brisket sandwich is only $13, and it's actual brisket they smoked and it's amazing. It also comes with a very nice fresh salad that is great with the Greek style dressing. I'll come back whenever I'm in downtown waterfront.
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January 2024 by Why Hate
Juat had the Lamb plate. Was excellent, served quickly, and the staff was fantastic. Change nothing!
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January 2024 by lex
My friend was on Jury Duty and highly recommended this place so when I was called for Jury duty I had to try it. Great value and smelled delicious!I sadly slipped walking to the max so I did not get to eat my lunch but will return to try it again.
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December 2023 by Carl Boehm
Love their gyros. So
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December 2023 by Matt Storer
Simply astounding, especially for the price. Is this a dream?
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December 2023 by Gerald M.
I absolutely love this lunch spot in Portland! This is one of their two locations. It is cozy and very comfortable. In addition to outstanding Mediterranean food. They also have very delicious sandwiches too! Their fries are amazing if you like thin and crispy. The Porchetta Sandwich is super tasty and I especially loved the quality of the pork and the Ciabatta bread. The chicken Gyro is a must try so delicious. The hummus is also amazing. In addition to great food they also offer wine and beer. The service was exceptional very nice staff. This is definitely one of my favorite lunch spots in downtown Portland l.
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November 2023 by Kevin Willis
Gastro Mania has delicious food that is both elegant in its taste and ingredients, yet doesn’t break the bank. Their Porchetta Sandwich and Salmon salad are so flavorful and really leaves a lasting impression. Luckily I live close by so I can visit often to get my fix but I cannot stress enough how tasty and affordable their food is.
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October 2023 by Timothy Jackson
The Lamb and Octopus plates are amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and came out quick. This place is a hidden
